The curious case of Dion Jordan

[taldolfin]

With Free Agency starting tomorrow and the Draft upcoming he seems to be the forgotten man in Miami. Still under contract and enjoying the South Beach life. I wonder why the Dolphins have not cut ties. The suspension was for the 2015 season so is he available for OTAs? I hope they cut him or Chip Kelly has love for him. He would be almost a 3 million dollar hit on the cap to cut. The big question is where is he?

 

[MARINO1384]

He is suspended until the league year ends which is tomorrow. Part of me wants him gone while the other part of me wants him to come back and tear up the league. Our coahing staff was clueless and put a very talented player in a position where he couldnt use those talents. I dont know we'll see.

 

[circumstances]

There were money ramifications to cutting him. That's probably the main reason he's still on the team.

 

[Geforce]

Apparent draft bust Dion Jordan can’t even apply for reinstatement until late April.

But when asked whether Jordan — who missed the entire 2015 season after his third violation of the league’s substance abuse policy — needs to prove something to have a place on this team, Grier responded:

“I think everyone needs to prove something. We talk about creating a competitive environment with guys that want to be a Miami Dolphin and want to be here and love the game and compete. Obviously, what happens whether he gets reinstated or not from that point we’ll make that decision once we see him and get him in the building.”

Added Tannenbaum: “We’re going to run a meritocracy. I know [Dolphins owner] Steve feels that way, [coach] Adam [Gase] feels that way. Once he’s reinstated it’s another opportunity for us to improve the team. But ultimately the best players will play.”

After serving his suspension, which runs a full calendar year, Jordan’s reinstatement is at the discretion of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Jordan has stayed mostly quiet since receiving the punishment last spring, so it’s unclear whether he even wants to play football again.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article56748773.html

 

[DefensiveEnd76]

He is not eligible for reinstatement until late April

 

[DefensiveEnd76]

He has to apply for reinstatement if he has any interest in playing in the NFL again. If he doesn't reapply then he's done.

 

[WaxOn WaxOff]

He has to apply for reinstatement if he has any interest in playing in the NFL again. If he doesn't reapply then he's done.

Well, he's never behaved in a way that said he wanted to play in the NFL in the first place, so I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Dolphins83Draft]

With Free Agency starting tomorrow and the Draft upcoming he seems to be the forgotten man in Miami. Still under contract and enjoying the South Beach life. I wonder why the Dolphins have not cut ties. The suspension was for the 2015 season so is he available for OTAs? I hope they cut him or Chip Kelly has love for him. He would be almost a 3 million dollar hit on the cap to cut. The big question is where is he?

I know this is a long shot...and I mean LONG SHOT. But any chance Kiko coming to MIA and the end of the Philbin era means Dion decides to actually TRY and join the Dolphins roster?

If not dump him to Chip Kelly for any pick...literally anything.

We are in a lose-lose with the only potential being he decides he wants to try and play again...

 

[DefensiveEnd76]

Would be something if Dion finally got his head on straight and starting earning his keep. With Kiko Alonso (his former room mate) in Miami, maybe Dion will finally wake up. I doubt it though.

 

[AL R]

I know this is a long shot...and I mean LONG SHOT. But any chance Kiko coming to MIA and the end of the Philbin era means Dion decides to actually TRY and join the Dolphins roster?

If not dump him to Chip Kelly for any pick...literally anything.

We are in a lose-lose with the only potential being he decides he wants to try and play again...

Can't really take the chance he can't apply to April so you have to plan on him not playing. If he somehow applies and wants back the best he could hope for is to be cut and catch on elsewhere or try to fight for a roster spot here. If I'm the FO there is no way he should even be in your plans.

 

[Daytona Fin]

Misleading thread title. I thought for sure there would be a report of Dion morphed into a toddler and we would get our pick back because he was underage.

 

[Dolphins83Draft]

I have a hard time believing Dion may even be in NFL shape...heck maybe any shape anymore...BUT the thought of Wake, Williams, Suh, Alonso, and Jordan in the front 7 is a very fun thought.

I just wish anyone had a read on this guy...he is the Josh Gordon of MIA.

 

[dlockz]

No true dolphin fan is very curious about this loser

 

[Dolphins83Draft]

No true dolphin fan is very curious about this loser

I wonder how many dolphin fans said that about Ricky Williams.

It's called mitigation -
the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

just trying to look for silver linings.

 

[dlockz]

I wonder how many dolphin fans said that about Ricky Williams.

It's called mitigation -
the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

just trying to look for silver linings.

Rickey had the best season of any dolphin running back ever and carried the team on his back for two seasons unlike this worthless piece of crap that has done nothing at all on the field since he has been here and has been suspended by the league for failing 3 drug tests for steroids , drugs and trying to cheat on a test. We had empathy for Ricky because when he played on field he always brought it and produced instead of being so inept against the run and pass that the coaches can figure out how to get you on the field. **** Dion Jordon