04-21-2022, 08:35 AM
(04-21-2022, 12:24 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I have always said that injuries are random accidents, but even I admit that players who are older have more wear and tear. They are more likely to get injuries or have problems with old injuries. That being said here is a stat about our new O-linemen that a lot of people over look.
Out
Reiff.......34
Spain......31
Hopkins..30
AVG.......31.7
In
Collins....30
Karras.....29
Cappa.....27
AVG.......28.7
A full 3 year difference in average age. That is a lot less milage. More likely to stay healthy.
I'm not sure what happened with Big Spain when he got injured, but Reiff broke his ankle and Hopkins tore his ACL. Those injuries can happen to 21 year old's as easily as they can 31 year old's. Overall though, you are right it helps to have younger players.
