Quote:Bad example.


He never topped 800 yards in a season after coming back.

 

Honestly, this is a pretty terrible list of comparisons. I don't know that there really is an accurate comparison though.

 

Plax - He was over 30 by the time his suspension came.

Ricky - IMO, the closest comparison. He didn't light the world on fire upon his return, but it's not like he lived up to the hype before he left. Before he "retired", he averaged 3.5 ypc.

Vick - Mike played a completely different position, where age and athleticism isn't nearly as important. He's also a once and a lifetime athlete, and still showed some of his speed and an elite arm upon his return. He fell off quick after that though.

Jones - Personally, I didn't think he was *that* good even when he played. He was more lethal in the return game than he was at corner.

 

Blackmon is only 24 years old. To think that he can't recover from this if he is in the right mindset is kind of crazy. He hasn't played in a year. If he gets his mind right and starts getting himself into shape, I don't see why at the age of 25 he can't come back and still be productive.

 

Jimmy Smith was drafted in 1992 and didn't play a game until 1995. He's still early in his career to bounce back if he gets his mind and body right.

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