Kansas City, MO. – The Kansas City Chiefs and Josh Gordon are looking forward to this upcoming NFL season. With high expectations of the team, I look deep dive into how Gordon is feeling.
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Entering his eighth year in the NFL, Gordon is noted for being one of the older core wide receivers (WR) on the Chiefs’ roster. Heading into the 2022-2023 season at 31 years of age, four years older than the next oldest WR and ten years older than the youngest WR. Even with the significant age gap, the old timer is still putting in the work.
“He’s kind of the senior citizen of that group,” said Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid in a press conference. “He’s the older receiver in that mix and has had success in this league and the way he approaches it is full throttle.”
A Feeling of Comfort while Maintaining Competitiveness
Gordon said while being on three teams during his NFL tenure, he feels a sense of comfort in his second year at Kansas City. Most significantly, he explained that he feels comfortable in familiarity with strategic plays.
“The playbook, it’s similar now. I think we changed it a little bit, but [it’s] more or less the same,” said Gordon.
With more touches and targets for the team, Gordon is looking for a spot to fill on the field and in the wide receivers’ room, especially with Tyreek Hill’s departure.
Gordon loves the heightened competitive spirit of camp while everyone is fighting for spots. He himself is fighting for his own spot in the WR core this year. In a press conference, Gordon talked about the relationship with fellow Chiefs WR Corey Coleman.
“That’s my guy… He knows there is no love lost there. If he edges me out, I’ll love it. That means I gave it my all and he gave it his all,” Gordon said.