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KC Chiefs: Why Josh Gordon would be an ideal grab for Brett Veach

By Matt Conner

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 06: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots runs after a catch as Montae Nicholson #35 of the Washington Redskins defends during the first half at FedExField on October 6, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 06: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots runs after a catch as Montae Nicholson #35 of the Washington Redskins defends during the first half at FedExField on October 6, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots catches a pass and is tackled by Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville,Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Patriots 34-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 11: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots catches a pass and is tackled by Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville,Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Patriots 34-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

What Gordon would bring?

If you’re a bit rusty on what Josh Gordon brings to the table, don’t worry. His intermittent record of play has likely caused many fans to forget just how dynamic he can be when locked in as a receiver for any offense.

When Gordon first came into the league with the Cleveland Browns, he was the prototypical WR1, the sort of player with the perfect physical stature at 6’3, 225 lbs. with pro-level athleticism and excellent hands. Specifically, Gordon has the ability to outmuscle anyone for the ball and he’s excellent at going up and getting the catch.

Gordon was an immediate hit in Cleveland despite being taken in the supplemental draft (a rare breakout player) with 800 yards in his first season and a league-leading 1,646 receiving yards the following year. Gordon made the Pro Bowl in 2013 and looked like the league’s next superstar pass catcher. That’s when the issues started, and Gordon would only play 10 games in the next four seasons.

Even after the New England Patriots traded for him for a low-level pick swap in 2018, Gordon once again proved how dangerous he can be for an offense when focused. He averaged 18 yards/catch that season for Bill Belichick while catching 40 passes for 720 yards.

At this point, Gordon is 30 years old and far removed from being the sort of wideout who can carry an offense. However, he still very well could be the sort of top-shelf red zone target and physical receiver who is especially dangerous after the catch.

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