Time to clear the benches

[*bengalfan74*]

(11-19-2024, 03:46 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: And start evaluating exactly what the Bengals have and decide if they're worth further investment going forward. I'm talking about putting Lee in at Center and putting Karras in for Volson. Get Burton at least 50% of the WR2 snaps going forward (this team isn't going to the playoffs, might as well get Burrow and Burton on the same page). Activate McLaughlin and start playing him, see what he's got to offer for the future.  Defensively, give Murphy the bulk of Hubbard's snaps, Sam ain't doing anyone any good continuing to hobble around out there, anyway. Jordan Battle should get extensive time at both Safety positions, as Stone nor Bell are the future in that secondary. Lastly, get Jenkins and Jackson as many reps as possible to prepare them for next year.

This season is in the shitter as far as playoff aspirations go, but plenty of time to look at the younger guys and see if they have what it takes to become strong contributors going forward.

(11-19-2024, 03:50 PM)Wyche Wrote: I'm all for it, but bench Joe Burrow first. I don't want him out there with experiments going on.

I was just thinking these very things this morning.

I mean once Pittsburgh breaks their foot off in our ass in two weeks and everybody realizes it's over. Lets put JB's season on ice and play Lee, Burton, McLachain, Murphy, Jackson, Jenkins Jr. etc.

This team has a lot and I mean A LOT of work to do this coming off season. Might as well know what they're working with.