So...was Marvin holding Ross back?

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(09-12-2019, 01:08 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Why would he.  Marvin had been an NFL head coach for 13 years and he had never done anything like that before.  He gave rookies starts and playing time as much as the average NFL head coach.

All of this is just stuff you are making up out of thin air to support your position.  There is no basis in actual facts.

There is plenty basis in actual facts. A simple Google search shows it.  Here's a couple articles, there are PLENTY more out there, but my phone is giving me fits.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/05/cincinnati-bengals-rookie-playing-time/26840963/

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/2/9/14547480/marvin-lewis-fear-playing-rookies-bengals


https://www.bengals.com/news/taylor-s-opening-day-lineup-sends-a-message


Also, Jessie Bates was the first rookie to start on defense since Rey Maualuga. That's NINE years.