05-18-2020, 05:28 PM
(05-18-2020, 04:59 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: And what are the odds of replacing a player the caliber of AJ with another at a similar level? 7x Pro Bowlers are not easy to come by. You saw what PFF wrote, he’s been right there with AB and Julio as one of the toughest covers in the league over the last decade. I hope Tee Higgins is a future #1, but we’ve been absolutely spoiled between Chad and AJ. And there’s no guarantee we’re going to have another WR that good anytime soon (look at Ross). I just wish people would wait and see how he looks first, and then we can go from there. Guys like you and Fred are acting like it’s a foregone conclusion he’ll get hurt again. We haven’t seen any decline in his play yet though. He was on pace for 1400 yds and 12 TD at 30 years old in 2018. As far as his contract goes, now is the time you can overpay guys like Reader, Waynes, AJ, etc, because of Burrow’s rookie contract. It just can’t be stressed enough how much of an advantage that is.
You’re assuming that AJ is the same player after the injuries and a couple of years of aging. Most fans on here look back instead of looking forward when it comes to AJ. He is here, so there’s probably no point in me saying what they should’ve done. I’m curious as to what numbers and percentage of play would be considered a success to you? What should the 18 million buy? I’m talking numbers and not what helping a rookie QB means to some fans. There are several coaches paid to do that job. A low end success would be 1200 Yards and being healthy and available for 80% of the games. Is that reasonable for 18 million? The money has to be a factor because there’s good Oline players that could be added with that money. I know there’s cap available but maybe Mike has a reason to stay where he’s at with that. The cap shouldn’t be relevant anyways.. that’s just more good rotation pieces that could be added. I’m not trying to fire you up but I’m curious as to what will make this a good move keeping AJ this year?
