I am going to just say it. I love Johnny Hekker. I love his personality, his sense of humor, his ability to throw making him one of the best fake punt weapons in the NFL. I love that he is always experimenting with crazy new ways to kick and that he has been an All-Pro multiple times.
Yeah, last year was a down year for him and somehow we also picked up a potentially really good replacement.
But from a business perspective, I think Johnny brings more to the table. Because more than any other special teamers in the country, he is a celebrity. LA is run by celebrities. And LA fans demand them.
I just hate letting great players go, even if sometimes it is the smart decision. Maybe the Rams will keep him for his star power if nothing else.
John
PS Would another team want him at that salary?
