08-09-2019, 02:01 PM
(08-09-2019, 10:30 AM)fredtoast Wrote: He had his chance. He just was not good enough.
(08-09-2019, 11:13 AM)SladeX Wrote: So the author just made that up?
Apparently, yes. In 2016 Westerman played about the same number of snaps with the starters (87) as Redmond (104).
Then last preseason Pollack said this.
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/8/13/17683384/christian-westerman-starting-bengals-ol-coach-needs-clean-up-technique
Pollack did concede that Westerman will probably get snaps with the first team at right guard as the team continues to evaluate its options.
“Everyone has to be ready for both sides. The only guy who is really locked on what sides are the centers. When we get short, I tell them to spin around. Just rotate, spin around and go back in,” Pollack said. “Nothing’s in stone. I know you would love it. I would love it, too. It is what it is. We’ve got to keep going. We’ve got time to develop. We have to take advantage.”
The Bengals ran Alex Redmond with the starters at right guard briefly, and Westerman has more than deserved a shot at the same opportunity. Pollack knows there is still plenty of time for everyone to compete though.
“We won’t have a set lineup until the night before we play the Colts,” Pollack said. “It’s only been one preseason game. Still have three more to go. It’s way too early to anoint anybody. A lot of competition. Then get in the season and you have to hold your job.”
