01-03-2024, 05:14 PM
(01-03-2024, 04:36 PM)Nepa Wrote: The Browns are resting players because they are locked into the playoffs. The Bengals are out of the playoffs. Why would they rest players? So they're refreshed to be able to sit and watch the playoffs?
And do you really want to lose to Jeff Driskell (!) and the Browns (!) in front of a home crowd, when the Browns are resting players? As it is, even with the Browns resting players, there is a chance the Bengals could lose. That would be a total embarrassment. Not to mention adding both a losing record and 0-6 in the division. Couldn't exact wear our Bengals' jerseys with pride if they end up being 0-6 in the division.
(01-03-2024, 05:02 PM)Housh Wrote: Play everyone
Least we can do is send everyone home 9-8 (which is insane seeing Burrow was hurt for 4 games then missed another 6.
In a better year we would’ve made playoffs at 9-8 it’s just unlucky the whole division was good this year.
This could drop us 5-6 slots in the draft, every round. How in the world is this one beyond meaningless game more important than the team's roster the next FOUR YEARS?
I get the players and coaches want to win, but as a fan since the 70's; it is extremely shallow to me to lose out on better players in order to be happy that we have bragging rights over Jeff Driskell and the Browns 3rd stringers. Come Monday all any one will care about is free agency and the draft.
