08-31-2015, 10:19 PM
(08-31-2015, 02:41 PM)Stormborn Wrote: I think Julio deserves more than A.J. if we're just talking production.
Here's what his numbers would look like had he played 61 games instead of 48:
354 Catches, 573 Targets, 5,502 Yards, 33 TDs, 37 Drops
Compare these to A.J.'s 61 games:
329 Catches, 580 Targets, 4,874 yards, 35 TDs, 30 Drops
He was nearly completely healthy in his contract year (missed one from a strained oblique, unrelated to his fractured foot in 2013) and increased his mind-numbing yards/game with over 1500 this year.
Now you wanna bring up "who means more to the offense" and even bring in QB play, whatever, but going off actual numbers, Julio's been more productive on a game to game basis, which is what really matters as long as his injuries haven't showed signs of long term effectiveness. He may end up being made of glass, but its a risk you have to take with a player of his caliber
I'm ok with giving A.J. slightly more guaranteed money because he's been healthier and also has been consistent on and off the field, but Julio deserves the higher APY.
But you're not going off actual numbers.