01-02-2017, 05:16 PM
(12-31-2016, 11:38 PM)Older Than You Wrote: Yes. Not incentive per say but a another stat on AJ's resume when it comes to contract talks.
I don't really agree with that. I think that is a fun stat the media and fans like to talk about which I think happens quite often. In the end it is only 36 yards. When negotiating a deal I seriously doubt that will make a difference. AJ's camp knows he could have played and so do the Bengals. I don't think anyone thinks any less of AJ because he fell 36 yards short of turning his yardage total in a four digit number.
Who is a better player A or B,
Player A
66 receptions 964yds 4 tds
Player B
67 receptions 1000 4tds
Not much of a difference.
Now what if he had played and made a 36 yard catch to get him 1000 yards and severely reinjured his leg requiring surgery? The 36 yards would have seemed even smaller in my opinion. I am sure many would be bashing the Bengals for letting their star receiver play in a otherwise meaningless game. Granted I am sure a hammy injury wouldn't have been career ending but professional players would prefer not to have injuries requiring surgery. There are always risk associated with that. Just a look at it from the other side.
