12-17-2019, 12:15 PM
When a WR's "base" starts to go it tends to lead to the end of their career, Feet/Ankle/Knee issues in WR's who are 30 and older are notorious for this. AJ has now had multiple lower extremity issues in the last couple years and it's starting to look like his career will be heading towards an unfortunate end. Even if they can get this ankle fixes there are usually compensation injuries that come along with this stuff that result in other injuries.
In one way, I am glad it puts to rest the narrative that this was all a power play by AJ. As it was pointed out, this doesn't help his FA outlook at all. On another I am happy the front office slow played the negotiations as they waited to see how he recovered as this could have been a catastrophic long term contract for the team. In the end though I'd like to reiterate, there is no way they could have traded him as he WOULD NOT HAVE PASSES A PHYSICAL.
In one way, I am glad it puts to rest the narrative that this was all a power play by AJ. As it was pointed out, this doesn't help his FA outlook at all. On another I am happy the front office slow played the negotiations as they waited to see how he recovered as this could have been a catastrophic long term contract for the team. In the end though I'd like to reiterate, there is no way they could have traded him as he WOULD NOT HAVE PASSES A PHYSICAL.
