03-21-2020, 11:49 AM
(03-21-2020, 11:39 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: What are you even talking about? Erickson had his best year, last year. Sure, he got more snaps due to AJ not being on the field, but the man provided 78 touches last season. (including returns) He more than covers his $1.87M cap cost. Not every player is going to be a superstar, and Erickson is a damn fine role player, supporting cast member of the team.
It could also be argued that Wilson got his shot at return man, because Erickson was needed more on offensive sets.
http://www.nfl.com/player/alexerickson/2556519/careerstats
What am I talking about? I have to explain it to you?? You really think Erickson would have seen many offensive snaps had AJ and Ross not been injured? He is zero threat in the red zone as is evidenced by 1 offensive TD in 4 years. So if you had a chance to clear 2mil in cap and bring in Robby Anderson who has scored 20 TD's in 3 years, has 6'3 length, and sub 4.4 speed you do it all day everyday and don't even think twice about it.
Wilson replaced Erickson as the kick returner because he was more effective. Period.
