BEREA, Ohio - On any given day, Josh Gordons size, speed and agility separates him from others on the field.
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Hes standing out for another reason. Gordon is awaiting another possible NFL
suspension for reportedly failing a drug test, a violation that could cost the
Pro Bowl wide receiver a full season. But while his future remains cloudy,
Clevelands young star is doing all he can to improve his dazzling skills. After
gliding over the middle on Tuesday, Gordon leaped to snag a pass before tucking
the ball away and sprinting from a defender. If hes burdened, Gordons hiding it
well. "Hes showing up every day as the No. 1 receiver, hes not showing up as a
guy whos uncertain about his future," said wide receiver Nate Burleson. "Thats
all he can do right now, is go to work as if hes our No. 1 because he is."
Arguably Clevelands best player, Gordon could be facing a lengthy suspension for
marijuana use. The 23-year-old was suspended two games last season for violating
the leagues substance-abuse policy and still led the league in yards receiving.
The league has not commented on Gordons status. He complicated his situation
last week when he was ticketed for speeding and a passenger in his car was cited
for marijuana possession. Gordon is scheduled to appear in Berea Municipal Court
on Wednesday. Browns first-year coach Mike Pettine believes the uncertainty is
weighing on Gordon. It has to be. "I cant imagine that it wouldnt," Pettine
said. "It would be human nature." Gordon politely declined an interview request.
He entered the league with a history of substance-abuse issues. Gordon is known
to have failed at least three drug tests in college, but the Browns were willing
to overlook his past when they selected him in the second round of the
supplemental draft in 2012. His risky behaviour has jeopardized his career, but
the Browns insist they will stick by him. Pettine acknowledged some frustration
in not knowing Gordons status. "Until we hear from the league, were going to be
business as usual," he said. "At this point, there is nothing to act on.
Everyone can sense the frustration, and its a difficult thing. But until it
happens, we have a plan in place for all eventualities but were still in a
holding pattern." While the Browns wait, Pettine said Gordon has not let the
uncertainty affect his performance. "He comes out and works hard, puts in a days
work, solid in the classroom," Pettine said. "When hes in the building, hes been
solid. Its not the first guy in the league to be like that where when hes in the
building hes great and has some issues, for whatever reason due to
circumstances, when hes out of the building. Im not a stranger to situations
like that." The Browns signed Burleson, a 12-year veteran, as a free agent to
provide leadership to Clevelands group of young receivers. Burleson hasnt spoken
with Gordon specifically about his situation, but has been providing any support
he can. "I just do the same thing I was doing before the news came out,"
Burleson said. "Help motivate him, him and the other guys. Im here as a guy who,
one, can show young guys how to be a professional athlete on and off the field
and two, try to motivate them in different ways. "Hes so gifted and so talented
that its hard to coach greatness. Its hard to motivate greatness." Burleson
played with Randy Moss in Minnesota and Calvin Johnson in Detroit. He knows what
a superstar wide receiver looks like and believes Gordon has what it takes to be
one of the best. Like everyone associated with the Browns, Burleson is eager for
a positive outcome for Gordon. "That type of talent you want on the field,
whether its at practice or game day," Burleson. "You only get so many guys every
few years that redefine the position and hes one of those guys. Hes not your
traditional receiver. Theres Calvin and theres Randy, these guys were hit with
that special stick and God blessed them with attributes you can only create in
video games. "For him to miss any time, its a loss for everybody in general,
fans especially. The hope is that hes on the field." Pettine believes the Browns
have a good support system in place to help Gordon, and the league has been
proactive in helping troubled players. However, theres a shared responsibility.
"There has to be a willingness on the other side," he said. "Sometimes they get
the message and its too late. In all my time in the league, theres always going
to be a handful of guys that just dont get it." ___ AP NFL website:
www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL
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