Has Jackson Carman did enough to keep the starting position??

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(10-04-2021, 03:57 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: It’s not just PFF, people that really know their stuff (Jake Liscow, Matt Minich, etc) have pointed out he makes a lot of mistakes. There’s been plenty of good in there too though. And it’s not like XSF was playing all that well in the first couple games. I personally think Carman has done enough to keep getting starts. But I guarantee the first time he gives up a big sack there will be people screaming to get him out of there.

Lisco has also pointed out some amazing plays he has made.  The bottom line is, like Burrow, he is still coming back from surgery (herniated disc) that he played through his final 5 games (which both hurt his evaluations and his ability to perform on a pro day).  We know what XSF is and he isn't suddenly going to be a 75 rated OG.  

There was a great line in one of the Locked On Bengals podcasts that XSF didn't have an assignment error, but he just couldn't get there in time.  Carman is a better athlete and has a lot more speed and agility.  As he continues to get valuable experience from playing actual NFL games, he will continue to improve.  Look at how the LB corps has progressed.  

We all feel a lot better with Pollack instructing the guy as well.