You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here.Gordon, a Kenosha, Wisconsin, native, stood up in a full team meeting Thursday to share what he was feeling about the Jacob Blake shooting, and his teammates said Gordon's words will long be remembered. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Of all the Denver Broncos players and coaches who spoke during a day's worth of discussions about social justice, police shootings, and potential work the players and team could do in the community, running back Melvin Gordon's words may have resonated the deepest.. Gordon, a Kenosha, Wisconsin, native, stood up in a … This could happen in anyone's community. Melvin Gordon (left) and Trae Waynes (right) played together at Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Melvin Gordon did not practice all week and hopes to return next week on the road against the Browns. "It was just heartbreaking ... just seeing a kid in our community just getting shot in the street, a kid getting offered water shortly after ... just sad to see," Gordon said. ... Just try to educate yourself, try to educate yourself the best way you can or find somebody who can put it in a way you can understand." Melvin Gordon III (born April 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Just look at it from that point. "When Melvin got up, everyone in the room knew that this was a serious topic, that we're going to have serious conversation, but when Melvin got up there, it just hit so much closer to home than, I think, people expected," Broncos safety Blake, a Black man, was shot seven times by police Sunday in Kenosha as he attempted to enter the driver's side door of his vehicle with three of his children inside. Melvin Gordon: Pos: RB, Career: 67 G, 47 TD, 2xProBowl, Chargers 2015-2019, born WI 1993 "It was tough in general," Gordon said of speaking in front of his new teammates. Melvin Gordon profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Asked Friday what he would say to those who don't understand why he and others see these issues as so important, Gordon said: "Just look at it as if it were your husband, your brother, your whatever, being shot in the back, being shot in the street, or having your throat stepped on. "And the fact when you post something or put something out there, people are justifying their actions, justifying why it's OK to shoot somebody seven times in the back.

Recibe noticias, estadísticas, videos, resúmenes y más sobre Denver Broncos corredor Melvin Gordon en ESPNDeportes. Courtesy Erin Waynes “This happened in a … Broncos contend: 'You need two good backs'What John Elway said, what John Elway did -- the story of the Broncos' offseasonFive questions new Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur must answerBreaking down Broncos' four biggest positional overhaulsMelvin Gordon roasts Chargers when talking about playing with no fansHow Broncos backs Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay could fit together I just -- any time Kenosha or anything that is brought up and I keep seeing it repeatedly, I just get emotional.

I was getting emotional about it, and I just had to get it off my chest. To me that's just sad. ''Gordon called Blake's shooting "disgusting" and said he had several family members and friends who took part in a protest in Kenosha this past week on the same night 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly shot three people, killing two, during those protests. The players also discussed what they could do in Denver as well as in some of their home communities to combat racial injustice.Broncos coach Vic Fangio said the conversations lasted several hours and included a full team meeting as well as players and coaches meeting in smaller groups throughout the day. Gordon is still getting to know many of his new teammates, having just signed as a free agent in the offseason. Twenty-five pounds bigger and 0.13-seconds slower — based on their respective 4.52-second combine and 4.39-second pro-day 40 times — Gordon tends to find and hit holes on a typical schedule for an NFL back but then pushes the pile. If you’d missed it, NFL running back Melvin Gordon is on the move. Video of the shooting was distributed on social media.The Broncos were one of many teams that canceled practice and other football activities Thursday to instead meet as a group to discuss their feelings in the wake of violent police incidents involving George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Blake. Follow full coverage of Melvin Gordon during the 2015 NFL Draft on ESPN.com

Yates doesn't envision Phillip Lindsay getting phased outWhich Broncos RB should you draft? "Gordon said he hopes to expand the work he is already doing in Kenosha during the offseason. We have to be there for each other. All rights reserved.Phillip Lindsay or Melvin Gordon? Latest on Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Berry says 'follow the money'Watch ESPN personalities and celebrities take on '90s Pictionary© 2020 ESPN Internet Ventures. Gordon and Lindsay are fundamentally different players. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay said Tuesday he didn't need Melvin Gordon's arrival to get him focused on the season, and he still sees his own big-play potential in the team's offense.

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