Trust, Not Talent, Is Primary Factor in Le’Veon Bell and Josh Gordon Situations

July 27, 2016   ·   Brent Sobleski   ·   Jump to comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers' Le'Veon Bell and Cleveland Browns' Josh Gordon are the NFL's version of sirens. They're tantalizing and tempting but can only be embraced at one's peril. 
Talent supersedes most issues in the NFL, yet options start to wane if a player can't be trusted. 
A uniquely gifted person will often be granted multiple chances despite numerous mistakes. At some point, though, teams take a more cautious approach with an individual who hasn't shown an ability to put the team before himself. 
NFL training camps kick into full swing this week and two of the league's most talented players—Bell and Gordon—are expected to miss the first four regular-season games due to suspension.
It's not surprising in either case, and it creates trust issues between those players and their respective organizations.
Bell and Gordon will be counted among a group of suspended players that also features New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady....

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