Charles Gordon Waived - Good luck to him

by VikesSince85 on Jul 27, 2009 12:20 PM CDT

Charles Gordon got waived today. While it was likely a roster spot opening to sign another play (can't imagine who that might be), I do want to state that I felt Gordon had made noticeable improvements both as a corner and returner. When he broke his ankle, I think we all knew it could be career ending or at least something that would set him back more than one year. So, he probably would have had a tough time making the roster this year, but I wish him well. You hate to see it end like that.

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he was better

than some of our other options at cb (benny sapp) infact he was pretty good. and if i remember he also had some success with punt returning although im not positive

sugar + water + purple

by Grape Drank on Jul 27, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions

not to gripe too much...

but for future reference, when you post a comment about a news story could you provide a link where you got it (the story) from?

V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!

by TheViking83 on Jul 27, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions

link

here it is

V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!

by TheViking83 on Jul 27, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

yep thats the one

sorry for not posting it

by VikesSince85 on Jul 27, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

good luck to him..

now lets hurry up and sign Favre.

by clones21 on Jul 27, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions

bummer

i like gordon. i thought he was progressing well. there’s anothing bust on the ’can’t lose your job to any injury’ theory.

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 27, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed

I was a little surprised by this move..keyword being “little”.

by Lofoten on Jul 27, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Bad move

They could always put him on the PUP or IR if he wasn’t going to be back this year, but they did not need to cut him. He was a decent nickel/dimeback and punt returner…could even contribute as a WR in the Wildcat. I hate it when teams cut guys who really need the money the most while recovering from injuries.

by KC Viking on Jul 27, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions

He was the only decent back-up for starting CB

He’s been our only decent option to take over for a potential injury to Winfield/Griffin the last couple years. I really hope our starters stay healthy or another CB steps up. I think not having Gordon as a Nickle last year was a big part of our coverage problems. The other big issue being N. Harris in coverage. EJ Henderson will be back this year, but who will be a good nickle?

by ChemErik on Jul 27, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions

hopefully asher allen pans out and mccauley gets better. he wasn’t so hot last year. gordon beat him out for the nickel spot.

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 27, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions

We have a wide open competition for nickle back, but I think you’ve picked the guys that are the best prospects long-term. One of them needs to become starting material in 2-3 years, since I don’t expect Winfield to be paying every down longer than that. I’m glad Griffin picked up his game last year, it was key to our improvement in pass defense. Now we need the rest of our coverage to match our starting safeties.

by ChemErik on Jul 27, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Gordon

I hate seeing him let go because I think he had some real potential for the Vikings, but the business considerations never end. I don’t know all the details of the case, but it looks like a textbook example of one of the biggest issues that the NFLPA is always trying to improve; taking better care of hurt players.

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!

by DCPurple on Jul 28, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Well well well

If we just had say 10 million dollars laying around we could get 2-3 top corners or one washed up has been locker room primadona QB. Welcome Favre

by bleedingpurplesince74 on Jul 27, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions

and then cut two other guys becuase we signed 3 guys instead of one

Just out of curiousity, where to we get those “2-3 top corners” that are just lying around waiting to be offered contracts? Do you think there is some aisle at the Mankato WalMart where they are all lined up shrinkwrapped or something?

Serioiusly, has your Favre hatred blinded you so much that you don’t even think about what you write any more?

by puddnhead on Jul 28, 2009 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions

good corners can be found

at corners ’r us! of course!

by iseepurplepeople on Jul 28, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

I just got my corner

it was awesome and the staff was soo friendly there!

sugar + water + purple

by Grape Drank on Jul 28, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Needed to be cut...

If I understand the CBA correctly, Gordon needed to be cut to start drawing on his disability pay. I like the guy, but it’s hard to hold on to him when you have no idea if he will ever be right again. The article said that he can’t run without a limp yet. I’ve blown out both ankles at different stages of my life, but not to the degree that Gordon did his, and my first one bothered me for 3-4 years and still gives me a little trouble if I’m playing aggressive ankle sports like BB or soccer… Point being is that the ankle is such a big part of what he did that he’d need a 100% recovery to even be a nickle/dime CB… If he was healthy I would have loved to have seen him fight for a spot, but with Asher Allen, Benny Sapp, Marcus McCauley, Antoine Winfield and Cedric Griffin all probably ahead of him on the depth chart, there isn’t room for him anyway… Don’t forget we also added Karl Paymah in the offseason, so there will be a battle for the last CB spot or two…

by ctowner35 on Jul 28, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions