Tavon Austin retiring

[AZRams]

Per B/R, Austin is hanging it up.

 

[HX76]

I believe he caught Goff’s first NFL touchdown pass.

 

[Loyal]

SMH. Tavon was just another Rams bust.

 

[hotanez]

 

[Psycho_X]

Lol ok, hasn’t he been “retired” for a few years now?

 

[Tron]

So my Chinese knockoff T. Austin jersey gonna be worth more now?

Think after the first year I never wore it again. If only he stopped dancing and ran north/south. He is ready for break dancing Olympic career at least. Really wish he coulda worked out.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Damn it.
I just had him starting for my fantasy team.

 

[FrantikRam]

I was at that Colts game where he broke some records....unreal.

 

[OldSchool]

Good for him and thank you for your time in the Horns.

 

[OntarioRam]

It is hard to call a guy who lasted that long in the NFL, with that many all purpose TDs and yards, a bust. Countless NFL picks never do anything. Including high ones. And Austin would have had way more if the Jeff Fisher chronically undisciplined Rams didn't negate countless Tavon Austin punt return TDs via penalties. Speaking off the Fisher era, if Austin's best years weren't in a high-school offense led by backup QBs, he would have had better numbers. He did get McVay for a brief stint. But his confidence was shot at that point, as by then he caught a case of the fumbles.

In his prime, Tavon could score from anywhere, and was a threat to take it to the house every time he touched the ball. Opposing defenses had to account for him. He was a very willing blocker for his size too.

Over-drafted for sure. But he was a good player and I enjoyed watching him. I wish him well in retirement.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Lol ok, hasn’t he been “retired” for a few years now?

Pretty much. Austin's last reception was in 2021, so he has not played in the past two seasons; and was not with any team this off-season. Seems to be a thing where NFL players retire about 20-30 months after no team wanted them.

 

[OldSchool]

Lol ok, hasn’t he been “retired” for a few years now?

I believe it's a question of Union/NFL benefits to officially end the career.

 

[Allen2McVay]

I believe it's a question of Union/NFL benefits to officially end the career.

Good Looks is just one of the reasons we keep you around.

 

[OldSchool]

Good Looks is just one of the reasons we keep you around.

Ban incoming if that's a reason

 

[methomas50]

Rule of thumb: gadget players are usually a poor use of high draft capital.

 

[dang]

SMH. Tavon was just another Rams bust.

Yes. He was overdrafted.
Yes. He wasn’t physical.
And…Yes. He was a DECENT tool in the toolbox.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I was at that Colts game where he broke some records....unreal.

Congratulations.
You saw his ONE impressive game.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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I liked tavon. He was a weapon. It was exciting having him on the team. Not sure what happened in year 2 but his rookie year, once he got into the groove, and 3rd year were great.

Then he got paid. I didn't like paid tavon.

.

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

I am thinking that he has "retired" because he couldn't find anyone to offer him a contract.
He's just too limited as a player and he takes up a roster spot for a younger guy so he now finds himself outside looking in.

In a sense the league "retired" him.

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

Rule of thumb: gadget players are usually a poor use of high draft capital.

Yep, this right here says it all!!!

~ArkyRamsFan~