12-12-2019, 07:47 PM
(12-12-2019, 07:27 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Every rookie goes through a learning curve that involves playing in actual games to get adjusted to the speed of the NFL.
If he is physically able to play this year then he should absolutely play as much as possible. every rookie needs as many reps in practice and in games that they can get. Why stunt his development by not playing him this year?
I agree if he’s 100% ready. I just don’t have faith in this organization that he is 100% ready for game action. Obviously, he should be by next spring. According to the Bengals, he’s ready now. This isn’t a good organization, so hopefully it’s true. I’d prefer his first physical action in warm weather. Would anyone really be surprised if he played and got seriously messed up? I would be zero surprised. Again, I’m just weighing what there is to gain vs. what there is to lose.
