05-19-2021, 08:34 AM
(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.
But you're not Dr. Neal El Attrache, and he is. He would be the one to know. Burrow is not going to sit if he is healthy, because we have a very good chance to start this season 4-0, which is a start we will need as we get into the tougher stretches. These are 4 games, played at real speed where Chase, Higgins, Boyd and Burrow can all get their rhythms down. Yeah, he will probably wear a knee brace, but that brace will probably be there the rest of his career. We have a real opportunity here, we aren't going to squander it with Joey B holding a clipboard.
