Offer made on Chad (1st rd '08, conditional 3rd rd '09)

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Wide Receivers are not running backs. Elite players do not fall off the face of the planet at 30 so I think this oft repeated argument is bogus. Let's examine.

WR production after 30 -

Jerry Rice:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 12.5
1,000 yard seasons - 8 (including best season - 1,848 yards, 15 tds in 1995 at the age of 32/33)
Jerry Rice

Chris Carter:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 7
1,000 yard seasons - 6 (including 1,274 yards, 9 tds in 2000 at age 34/35)
Cris Carter

Art Monk:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 8
1,000 yard seasons - 2 of the 5 he had in his career (including 1,049 yards, 8 tds in 1991 at age 33/34)
Art Monk

Tim Brown:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 9
1,000 yard seasons - 6 (including 1,344 yards, 6 tds in 1999 at age 33 - last 1,000 yard season came in 2001 at age 35)

Marvin Harrison:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 6 and counting
1,000 yard seasons - 5 and counting (including 1,386 yards, 12 tds in 2006 at age 34)

Terrell Owens:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 4 and counting
1,000 yard season - 3 and counting (would have been 4 if not for getting Keyshawned; included 1,355 yards, 15 tds in 2007 at age 33/34)

Randy Moss:
Seasons played after turning 30 - 1
1,000 yard seasons - 1 (including 1,493 yards, 23 tds in 2007 at age 30)

So let's not bring up the age argument when talking about Chad Johnson. It is a phantom argument with no basis in fact. If we use historical precedent as a guide it is likely more accurate to say Johnson has 5-8 good/great years left and that he is actually in the midst of his 'prime'.

I agree there are some players that play at a high level for several years after the age of 30 - but these may be exceptions not the rule. The players you gave as an example are very good examples. thanks.

the age was one of my aguements, not the whole thing. The other two about money and overall attitude are hard to ignore. If we have adopted this new philosphy of building with draft picks and not overspending on aging players - this doesn't fall into that catagory.

I agree we would not draft a WR in the 1st or 2nd round with the ability of a chad johnson, but at what price? I just think the cons out weigh the pros in this situation. We have good chemistry, an overall good group of guys that formed a family. This clown doesn't fit that in my opinion. Its all about Chad, no one else. Chad wants to win and more importantly pad his stats. If we win, I am sure he will say and do the right things, but what if we hit a tough stretch?? I think he will be more of a distraction than an addition. the money - do we really need to give out 15-20 million guaranteed to this guy??