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(05-18-2020, 05:28 PM)Circleville Guy Wrote: 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?

And you’re assuming that being 18 months older is going to result in a significant decline in his play. I just don’t see that being the case. AJ is a special talent. Even if he has lost a step or two he’ll still be better than the majority of WR’s in the league.

Also, AJ’s money didn’t stop them from adding to the OL. They could easily use Dalton’s money to do so, but they’re stubbornly standing pat with the guys they have. Why are you singling out AJ’s money here? This is how sports work these days. You get paid off your past. That’s why AJ and Geno make the most money on the team, and the guy who’s arguably our best player (Mixon) is making peanuts.

As for what would qualify as a successful season for AJ? I’d be happy 1k+ yds 14+ games. Having AJ on the field is going to open up other guys though, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see Boyd have a career year, or for Tee, Tate, and Ross to see their fair share of balls.