(05-18-2021, 09:04 PM)BacknDaDey Wrote: C'mon man...giving the knee an extra 3 weeks rest is not the same as playing only in games that matter mentality.

If Burrow comes out with a brace on his knee, which he probably will, is that not a precaution?  Which is all I'm saying waiting 3 more weeks is, a precaution.  I just don't believe you are 100 percent with that type injury at 9 months.  You can be healthy enough to play but that don't mean you're 100.   Why not take a little extra precaution and sit him some extra weeks?  And there's nothing wrong with being optimistic, I get that, but he could have a setback in training camp and then what!?  He will most likely have to sit some weeks.

Hey, I'm going to turn 63 yrs old soon.  I have been a Bengals fan since they came into existence.  I would like nothing more than to see Burrow come back from the injury.  I just don't want it rushed because everyone feels that it's necessary in order for the season to be meaningful.

(05-18-2021, 09:04 PM)BacknDaDey Wrote: C'mon man...giving the knee an extra 3 weeks rest is not the same as playing only in games that matter mentality.

If Burrow comes out with a brace on his knee, which he probably will, is that not a precaution?  Which is all I'm saying waiting 3 more weeks is, a precaution.  I just don't believe you are 100 percent with that type injury at 9 months.  You can be healthy enough to play but that don't mean you're 100.   Why not take a little extra precaution and sit him some extra weeks?  And there's nothing wrong with being optimistic, I get that, but he could have a setback in training camp and then what!?  He will most likely have to sit some weeks.

Hey, I'm going to turn 63 yrs old soon.  I have been a Bengals fan since they came into existence.  I would like nothing more than to see Burrow come back from the injury.  I just don't want it rushed because everyone feels that it's necessary in order for the season to be meaningful.

(05-19-2021, 08:41 AM)TJ528 Wrote: Dude trust me when I say this but you may be turning 63 soon but even though you've been a Bengals fan that long you're not a "true" Bengal fan unless you 100% support then and you're not realistic or pessimistic.  You can only be a Bengals fan on this board if your optimistic if read what most say on here.  

I'm a realist.  I'm not an optimist, and I'm not a pessimist but I look at things realistically.  Realistically, Burrow will be back game 1.  Burrow will take the saps game 1, but i also believe Burrow will not take 1 snap in the pre-season.  

My questions come into play with how long does it take Burrow on the mental side of the game?  Does he come back game 1 and get hit and it doesn't phase him? who knows or does it take 8 games and it still affects him?  I understand people wanting to believe that he'll be game 10 Burrow who was throwing it around the yard in Washington like Joe Montana, but personally I think people need to temper those expectations because I don't think that's what you're going to see until later in the season. 

(05-18-2021, 06:52 PM)BacknDaDey Wrote: What's the point of Burrow having to start week 1 of the season?  Why not just start him for the Jacksonville game at the end of September (30th) game 4.  Especially since this is a longer season.

With the weapons the Bengals have and an improved offensive line (supposedly), plus an upgraded defense (supposedly),  I think Brandon Allen can hold it down the first 3 weeks.  Plus that gives the Bengals time to evaluate the O-line for 3 weeks without Burrow getting hit.  I think those first 3 games are winnable with a backup QB under center (Vikings, Bears, Sqeelers).  I would play it on the safe side and look at it for the long haul.

(05-19-2021, 08:56 AM)Daddy-O Wrote: Why?  If he's 100% healthy why would another month matter.  Silly.

They are not going to clear their franchise QB to play at anything less than 100% healed.  

(05-19-2021, 09:02 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: Theres 100% healthy and theres in football shape..     We just gotta hope for the best

(05-19-2021, 08:33 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: He did...I think his first action was game 3 against the Packers.  I know it was only preseason but he lit them up.  Stadium was going nuts...for a preseason game.  

I will add that Palmer's 06 season was one of his best.  His elbow injury later in his career was what really seemed to kill him here.  

(05-19-2021, 08:34 AM)Sled21 Wrote: because we have a very good chance to start this season 4-0

(05-19-2021, 09:43 AM)Au165 Wrote: Has Ben Roethlisberger ever been any shape besides round?

(05-19-2021, 10:08 AM)Bengalitis Wrote: so who is throwing to the rookies in practice now? ZAC?

(05-18-2021, 04:31 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Burrow's career isn't meant to have a preseason.

(05-19-2021, 10:06 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Believe it or not, this pic was taken his freshman year at Miami.

(05-18-2021, 04:31 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Burrow's career isn't meant to have a preseason.

(05-19-2021, 10:04 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I'm not sure you know what these words actually mean.

(05-19-2021, 08:41 AM)TJ528 Wrote: Dude trust me when I say this but you may be turning 63 soon but even though you've been a Bengals fan that long you're not a "true" Bengal fan unless you 100% support then and you're not realistic or pessimistic.  You can only be a Bengals fan on this board if your optimistic if read what most say on here.  

I'm a realist.  I'm not an optimist, and I'm not a pessimist but I look at things realistically.  Realistically, Burrow will be back game 1.  Burrow will take the saps game 1, but i also believe Burrow will not take 1 snap in the pre-season.  

My questions come into play with how long does it take Burrow on the mental side of the game?  Does he come back game 1 and get hit and it doesn't phase him? who knows or does it take 8 games and it still affects him?  I understand people wanting to believe that he'll be game 10 Burrow who was throwing it around the yard in Washington like Joe Montana, but personally I think people need to temper those expectations because I don't think that's what you're going to see until later in the season. 

(05-19-2021, 11:17 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Yeah, a 4-0 start would really suck for you, wouldn't it?

(05-19-2021, 11:25 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: That was your takeway from a very legitimate question.  Way to deflect.

I'd love to go 4-0.  Hell, 5-0, 8-0, 16-0... anything and 0 sounds fantastic to me.

I just don't think we have a "very good chance" at starting at 4-0.  Is that so wrong?  Is is "negative" to question someone who thinks this likely to happen?

Note: For you kids at home, these are the types of posts that get posters like me labeled a "hater".  You're a negative Nancy on JN according to some for pointing out something as obvious as the chances of us going 4-0 are not at all very good.

(05-19-2021, 11:25 AM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: That was your takeway from a very legitimate question.  Way to deflect.

I'd love to go 4-0.  Hell, 5-0, 8-0, 16-0... anything and 0 sounds fantastic to me.

I just don't think we have a "very good chance" at starting at 4-0.  Is that so wrong?  Is is "negative" to question someone who thinks this likely to happen?

Note: For you kids at home, these are the types of posts that get posters like me labeled a "hater".  You're a negative Nancy on JN according to some for pointing out something as obvious as the chances of us going 4-0 are not at all very good.

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