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Originally Posted by DCopper04
Does anyone know why Coles chose not to have surgery? It seems to me that in a long offseason, surgery would be the best solution to this nagging problem.
I don't know anything about Coles' specific injury, but I can tell you from experience that toe injuries and football do not mix. I played receiver in high school (way back in the day) and i somehow managed to sprain both my big toes. I don't know if it was the shoes I was wearing or what, but it was a HUGE hassle. It does seriously debilitate your ability to make cuts, but above all else it prevents you from pushing off that toe to get a good jump at the snap of the ball. If I were a defensive coordinator, and I knew the other team's #1 receiver had a toe problem, I would jam him at the line with my best corner all day long.
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There's something about the surgery for his injury that could be career threatening. I guess some other previouse players with the same injury have had the surgery...some having positive results and some resulting in retirement. Too risky for Coles to have the surgery.
At least that's how I understand the situation