(07-12-2021, 04:11 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Pretty simple question, do you want to see Joe Burrow play in the preseason?  It could be for only for a series or two, only for a single game, or multiple games.  Or would you prefer he doesn't play at all?

I suppose, since I'm asking, i should answer my own question.  I'm hoping they don't play him.  Even if he's healthy enough, I'd prefer he doesn't see any in-game action until the start of the season.

Fwiw, I think preseason can be great for certain things; I think letting guys battle for a roster spot or for a starting position are good examples.  I also think they can be very good for letting rookies get a taste of the NFL and get adjusted to what it's like.  But I don't think  Burrow will benefit from it.  In fact, if I had my way, most guys wouldn't play in the preseason.

I think as far as him getting him confident playing again, that can be accomplished in practice and scrimmages.  They can simulate a lot of things in a contolled environment.  I just think with his recovery timeline lining up so closely to preseason and the start of the regular season, it's better to err on the side of caution.

What says you?

(07-12-2021, 04:39 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: First, he needs to get comfortable taking a hit after the surgery and it's better to get that out of his head and out of the way in games that don't matter. Make sure he is comfortable in the pocket and can handle guys falling around his leg after the injury.

(07-12-2021, 04:59 PM)PDub80 Wrote: No, I don't really see a need. He is the starter and he did well last season without it, 

(07-12-2021, 04:55 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: He can get all the reps he needs against the Vikings.

(07-12-2021, 04:39 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: Yes.

First, he needs to get comfortable taking a hit after the surgery and it's better to get that out of his head and out of the way in games that don't matter. Make sure he is comfortable in the pocket and can handle guys falling around his leg after the injury.

More importantly though is that he is only in his second season. He needs the reps just as much as any other young player. Another situation where if he is going to make mistakes, bad throws, bad reads, etc., that stuff needs to get sorted out in the games that don't matter. He is a young QB, not a 5 plus year veteran starter who can take limited snaps and still be good to go.