Melvin Gordon's contract situation with the Chargers is murky heading into the final stretch of the regular season, but the running back hopes to stay in L.A.
“It kind of sucks because a lot of the goals I wanted to reach, individually and as a team, will not be attained this year,” Gordon said as the Chargers began preparations forAs demoralizing as this season has been, Gordon won’t let the frustration taint his effort in the final four games.Although the Chargers have been reduced to playing for pride — a powerful motivator for many — Gordon, who forfeited nearly $1 million of his $5.
Gordon, in the final year of his five-year rookie contract, sought an extension that would pay him at least $13 million per year. The Chargers, who weren’t willing to go much beyond $10 million per year, broke off negotiations after Week 1 and announced they wouldn’t revisit talks until after the season.
“I just have to do my job. No one knows their situation. It’s the business side of things. I don’t know if I’ll be here or somewhere else. Hopefully it is here.”Gordon has looked far better in his last four games than he did in his first four, but has he done enough to warrant the kind of contract he’s looking for from the Chargers or anyone else?
“A lot of times in college, you know you’re not playing for a national championship, but you still go out there and give it your all,” said Gordon, the former Wisconsin star. “I really don’t see what the difference is now. When I go out there, I still want guys to respect me.”
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