We better not pull that taking Pratt off the field on 3rd down crap in the playoffs.

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(01-09-2023, 08:35 PM)Housh Wrote: We did it a couple times last week, and i have no reason why we would. Hes like our most clutch 3rd down defender.

I was going to ask the board if anyone rewatched the game or was paying attention to which guy was getting Pratt's spot when we subbed him out of 3rd downs? Was it Gaither?

If Gaither is getting 3rd downs instead of Pratt I can only imagine its for fatigue purposes, but I never see Pratt tired so Idk how that can be it.

WHat does ADG do better than Pratt? Hes not better in coverage. Is he a better blitz guy?

He may possibly be a better blitz guy (ADG), but I think what is being lost here is the rotational nature that Lou has used really all season.  I saw a lot of Zack Carter out there in critical spots.  Saw Reader out and Tupou in.  Saw a lot of Cam Sample and Joe Ossai.  I think that is one way that he is trying to keep everyone healthy all while getting the young guys some key experience. 

Even if Pratt plays every snap the first two playoff games and the Bengals win, but against KC he is nicked up and tired to go with a rusty ADG, is the team better off?  

There isn't a lot of drop off when he comes off the field, but I agree that for the most critical snaps on third downs, I want him out there.  

On the outside chance that Lamar plays, ADG could be a spy for him.