When it comes to giving him an extension, it’s not really a cut-and-dry case with a definitive answer of whether or not that deal should happen. Based on talent alone, Gordon is easily among the league’s top running backs. However, a string of bad luck with injuries could cost him the big deal he seeks.
Gordon’s career with the team got off to a rocky start as he rushed for just 641 yards during his rookie season while failing to find the end zone one time. He’s turned things around since then, rushing for 28 touchdowns over the course of the last three seasons while adding 10 more scores through the air.