I disagree. Gordon hasn't been all that. Gordon in one more year and 10 more games of playing time has 345 more yards. Howard has two 16 game seasons and a 15 game one. Gordon has one 16 game season and a 14 gamer. Last year Gordon rocked out 87 more yards in two more games.
If I needed a dependable, workhorse back that wouldn't cost too much the next couple years, Howard looks like a younger, cheaper upgrade over Gordon. Based on past history, Gordon has wasted a lot of potential the past 5 years and I wouldn't trust him to earn that money back...especially with a very good RB draft coming up.