Aaron Donald rumors are dragging on too long even for Rams fans' liking

NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared some new information this week on the Aaron Donald front: it seems Donald came back for a second workout at the Los Angeles Rams' facility. If he indeed plans to unretire, this could be a last, fine-tuning training session before the big reveal.

So, where's the euphoria? Where's the viral reaction on social media? Where are the talking heads lining up to take sides as to why this is the greatest event the NFL has ever witnessed?

The oscillation of Donald rumors has become insufferable to Rams fans who simply want to know if and when he returns:

We're still projecting how his arrival might impact the roster, but some fans are understandably tuning it all out. The flirtatious nature of the back-and-forth on Donald's decision has eroded the wow factor.

Aaron Donald still faces a difficult decision

Donald walked away on his terms. That's something that almost no player gets to do. He earned countless individual accolades, including three Defensive Player of the Year awards. He helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory. He changed the way football teams view defensive tackles.

Donald loves a challenge. That's one of the reasons he chose to retire. The NFL was no longer challenging in a novel way. He had run the course, and he no longer wanted to run laps over the same territory. And it's not about the money. Donald earned enough during his playing days to carry him well through retirement.

He carried his teammates. Every edge rusher who lined up next to Donald benefited from an "Aaron Donald effect" that focused two or three offensive linemen on Donald. That meant one-on-one blocking for LA edge rushers. After 10 years, Donald had carried the load long enough.

That's not the case now. Myles Garrett draws double-teams like a magnet. So does nose tackle Poona Ford on run plays. Kobie Turner routinely attracts multiple linemen. If Donald returns, no offensive coordinator will be able to effectively repurpose blockers to stop him.

So, yes, Donald loves a challenge. And the Rams' defensive front certainly offers him a unique test of his talents. Fans just want to see him decide sooner rather than later, or else have the media slow the rumor mill until a decision is actually made. Good luck on that last part.

As always, thanks for reading.

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