I know there are different philosophy’s to playing in the preseason, but I don’t really agree with how we sit our starters. It’s not like our team were last years champions or that we are the team to beat. We have a lot to work on.
You see a team like the Chiefs, with players like Mahomes, out there working in preseason games. They have something to lose. We have a new offense and guys that need to gel and get comfortable in the system during game time situations. We have a defense that is far from being polished. And we act Zion and Jameel are all star veterans that are just ready for the real bullets to fly. Hopefully this doesn’t also come back to bite us.
It’s a long season. Will a few drives each preseason game make a difference?
I understand the concern but I rather them be healthy a shake off the rust in week 1 against a team they will be favored over than get reps in here and we lost some key starters to injury
Bowles said starters will play in the final pre season game. But that also means that the third stringers have a narrow window of opportunity to show their ability.
Agreed. The starters on offense should have played a few series. It’s not as important for the defense, but the offense should be playing in Game 2.
Will a few drives each preseason game make a difference?
possibly, early on and with a new offense.
It’s a long season. Will a few drives each preseason game make a difference?
I understand the concern but I rather them be healthy a shake off the rust in week 1 against a team they will be favored over than get reps in here and we lost some key starters to injury
Shake off rust in week 1 can easily result in a loss against “a team we are favored to win”. That team is also playing their starters. Let’s not forget how we make rookie QBs look like HoFers. The starters should’ve been playing. I don’t wanna hear no “they need time to gel” excuses if the team starts off slow. The rust should be shaken off in the preseason, that’s what’s it’s for
maybe they will play more in the final game like a quarter or something?
maybe they will play more in the final game like a quarter or something?
I am in the "play them" camp but definitely get the injury risk.
And we are now McVay disciple offense and I think he sits them all the time so .. .
