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Originally Posted by Megatron96
Adrian Peterson tore his ACL and tore his MCL in 2011 at age 28. Returned the following season to rush for just 2097yds and 12 TDs. Finished his career with three more 1,000+ yard seasons, including a 1,485yd 11 TD effort at the age of 30.
At age 32, Terrell Owens suffered a broken fibula in 2005 prior to playing in SB XXXIX, catching 9 passes for 122yds. He went on to post three consecutive 1,000+ yard seasons between the ages of 33-35 (1,180yds, 1355yds, 1052yds and 36 TDs), and 4,659 yards and 52 TDs over his final five seasons.
Anquan Boldin suffered a series of injuries between the end of 2009 through 2009, including an MCL, a high ankle sprain, and of course the incredible smashing of his face that required surgery to his sinus area and wiring his jaw shut, between the ages of 28-29.
Boldin went on to catch 423 passes for 4,221yds and 30 TDs over the next six seasons. He put together a pair of 1,000+ yard seasons (1,179yds and 1,062yds) between his 33rd and 34th birthdays.
Jerry Rice tore his ACL at 35. Returned the following season, played 16 games, caught 82 passes for 1157yds and 9 TDs. Continued for the next five years to amass more than 6,000 yds receiving, and 39 TDs after tearing his ACL.
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Peterson - was 26 in 2011 when he tore his ACL and was 27 when he had the 2097 yd season. He had another injury at 29 and his last legit great season was at age 30.
Owens - a broken fibula isn't what I'd call concerning. Considering he played on it. Cold Beasley played the playoffs with a broken fibula. Plus that's only 1 injury and it wasn't even severe enough to be detrimental to his play.
Boldin - I'll give you this one, but I wouldn't give up a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th and pay him $16 mil a year for his production after the his injury. I'd give up a 5th and be willing to pay $10 mil/yr for Hopkins, but that's not happening.
Jerry Rice - No one is Jerry. Dudes a unicorn and would do things no one could ever dream of at the position.
I'm pretty sure I brought up Jerry Rice in the initial post, but he doesn't count because he's Jerry ****ing Rice. Boldin fits I guess but it's not like he was putting up elite or even great numbers. He wouldn't be worth what it will take for Hopkins.