Fool me once, shame on you. But fool me twice...
It appears as if the Cleveland Browns are growing tired of the antics from their star players. Wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended for today's season finale after he missed a walk-through Saturday. Remember, this is the same Gordon who just recently was reinstated into the NFL after serving a ten-game suspension.
But that's not all, folks. The Browns are also reportedly upset with rookie first round pick Johnny Manziel. The first year passer was fined for being late for a treatment after hosting a large party Friday night. The decision making of both parties is questionable at best.
The duo was expected to breathe new life and excitement into an otherwise dormant franchise. Gordon led the NFL in receiving last year while Manziel entered the league as an exciting prospect and a former Heisman Trophy winner. However, it seems that Gordon's continual behavioral issues and off-field incidents will overshadow his immense talent.
"Gordon has got to go," Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports wrote. "...with his drug suspensions and lax behavior a growing problem and something they are concerned could rub off on young players on the roster. Of course, it remains to be seen if Browns owner Jimmy Haslam will be willing to take reduced compensation for the diminishing asset, after being enthralled by Gordon's breakthrough 2012 campaign."
Meanwhile Manziel's work ethic and affinity for the nightlife has some within the Browns organization questioning his ability to become a franchise quarterback. Despite being placed on IR this week with a hamstring injury, Manziel was expected to attend Saturday's walk-through.
Both players have now committed several missteps throughout their college and NFL careers. These mistakes have their futures in Cleveland in considerable jeopardy.
