“We’ll see,” Gordon explained (h/t Adam Mares of ALLCITY Network/DNVR Sports) as to whether officials will legitimately allow more contact. “People start whining and then they (referees) start calling ticky-tacks (fouls) again. I hope they allow more physicality – we are a physical team. We won't fail because of this team. We don’t even do that.’ I really embellish this team.

Which players/squad could Gordon be referring to who complain about whistles or who flop around the field hoping to get a call? Was he talking about anyone? Or was it just a general statement? We'll leave that up to interpretation, but it's a fun and thought-provoking exercise.

As a big man who isn't afraid to hit, Gordon should take a tougher approach to the game. At 6-foot-3 and weighing 235 pounds, he has the size and strength to handle it. Additionally, the No. 4 draft pick in 2014 is one of the best athletes in the sport, which only further strengthens his case. Still, this is all a moot point if the way competitions are run doesn't change.