Quote:Actually, the logic is extremely sound.  Even the best backs in the history of the league hit a wall, and when they do, it happens quickly.  He's not unique in any way from others who have played before him who saw their skills erode after they crossed that 30 year old threshold.  He MIGHT get production over the next 3 years, or he might not.  There's no guarantee, and with that contract, there has to be some level of expectation that he'll be on the field producing.  For what it would cost to bring him here, we could draft one of the top backs in the draft this year and have an actual fix instead of hoping AP can hold it together.  Sorry, it's a no brainer for me. 

 

 

There are some positions where being older than 30 isn't a deterrent.  That's not the case for running backs.