(12-24-2016, 02:19 PM)RiverRat13 Wrote: The team is being cautious with its injured star when there is nothing to play for - this is a good thing.

The star is a competitor and is upset that he won't be allowed to play - this is a good thing.

(12-24-2016, 02:33 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Rep.

In another thread many fans were saying it might be a good idea to shelve him for the season, but as soon as MB makes that decision it becomes the dumbest move ever.

Also many fans want an athgoritarin coach who will demand players do what he says.  But as soon as a star player gets upset everyone is upset because the player does not get to make the decisions and do whatever he wants.

Some people just love to hate.

(12-24-2016, 02:33 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Rep.

In another thread many fans were saying it might be a good idea to shelve him for the season, but as soon as MB makes that decision it becomes the dumbest move ever.

Also many fans want an athgoritarin coach who will demand players do what he says.  But as soon as a star player gets upset everyone is upset because the player does not get to make the decisions and do whatever he wants.

Some people just love to hate.

(12-24-2016, 02:46 PM)Big Boss Wrote: If Green and his doctors think he's healthy enough to play, and he wants to, then why not?  Where do we draw the line here exactly?  Because Dalton's playing tonight, and he has just as much of a chance at getting injured.

(12-24-2016, 02:46 PM)Big Boss Wrote: If Green and his doctors think he's healthy enough to play, and he wants to, then why not?  Especially if Marvin was adamant that they'd be playing their best players?

Where do we draw the line here exactly?  Because Dalton's playing tonight, and he has just as much of a chance at getting injured.

(12-24-2016, 02:32 PM)Goalpost Wrote: I am ok with him not playing. If his leg isn't 100 percent why risk it. What if he tries to favor something and tears his ACL or something. The game is meaningless. Perhaps the Bengals communicated this wrong to AJ, but the decision is correct.

(12-24-2016, 02:32 PM)Goalpost Wrote: I am ok with him not playing.  If his leg isn't 100 percent why risk it.  What if he tries to favor something and tears his ACL or something.  The game is meaningless.  Perhaps the Bengals communicated this wrong to AJ, but the decision is correct.

(12-24-2016, 02:32 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: You know, it may come as a surprise, but I'm going to take the side of the team here. (Note: More proof I don't always bash the team)

There's little to nothing to be gained by playing him. Obviously, our season is over. Eifert is sitting, Burfict is sitting, Bernard is shelved. Does a rusty, 80% AJ Green make this game a likely win? Does a win matter?

If he really wants to go for that record then let him do it next week, and only if he's not risking further injury.

Right now this team needs to worry about two things: 1.) Keeping their stars healthy/safe. 2.) Use these games to take a long, hard look at your roster/Give reps to young guys.

IMHO AJ has no reason to be that pissed. This isnt a big deal. Next week? Maybe.

(12-24-2016, 03:12 PM)Gohards Wrote: Keep green out? Why? Because no playoffs??? Thats ridiculous. Idk about you guys, but i want to beat the brakes off the Texans. We have been spoiled to go to the playoffs 5? Years in a row and now were disqualified we keep our star out? No i want to see him play on christmas eve.

I bet this has something to do with a bonus. You know, green gets 1k yards, get a bonus. MB says no no, no more money for you sir. Fly back to Cincinnati for the rest of the year.

I am not happy, honestly. AJ green deserves much better than the Mike Brown Bengals.

(12-24-2016, 04:11 PM)bfine32 Wrote: If Docs say he shouldn't play then he shouldn't play. It's really no more complicated than that. Kudos to Marvin and the Bengals for putting the player's health above his wants. Much more professional than that Minnesota bunch that trotted out Adrian Peterson last week.