Bengals v Eagles

[SunsetBengal]

(11-29-2016, 07:52 PM)Southendbengal Wrote: Hadn't even thought of that Sunset. Difficult one though were do you draw the line between a player commited to winning due to hurt pride to the over the top commited player who is gonna get hurt?

Tough.

By shutting things down, you not only likely get a better draft slot, but you get a real look at what your true needs are.  In our organization, some of these guys will ride the pine for 3 or more years, before getting a real chance to showcase their talents on the field, or get exposed for their lack of said talents. 

One of my biggest criticisms of Marvin Lewis, second only to his game management skills, is that he simply refuses to play the young talent.  Playing them not only allows them to develop their talent, but it also lets you know if you need to pencil that position in as a "need", should they prove to not be up to the task. 

With this season essentially "in the tank", why continue to risk the health of veteran players?  Heck, for that matter, why not start showcasing McCarron for trade suitors?