Very good point Dan. True that when they are stepping down, rather being a leap, off the throw they are hitting flat rather than letting the grade ease the follow-through step. Hence Wellss' sprain of the foot. Something down inside caused that rather than him rolling on it like Schilling did last post season. You would think that that would be of utmost consideration and if they are waiting for it to "settle"???.
Just don't let the Post see your hypothesis!