09-12-2019, 02:14 PM
(09-12-2019, 01:44 PM)Wyche Wrote: There is plenty basis in actual facts. A simple Google search shows it. Here's a couple articles, there are PLENTY more out there, but my phone is giving me fits.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/05/cincinnati-bengals-rookie-playing-time/26840963/
Maybe it would help if you actually read what these articles say instead of just frothing to rip Marvin.
The first one is from may 2105 and it says
Let's take a look around the rest of the AFC using Pro Football Focus' cumulative stat breakdowns beginning in 2011.
For the Bengals Russell Bodine (1,082), Kevin Zeitler (1,077), Dalton (1,056) and Green (915) have been the exceptions as the only rookies to play 900 or more snaps in their first year.
Pittsburgh has not had a single rookie play at least 900 snap.
Like the Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens have had four
New England has not had a single rookie crack the 900-snap plateau, just like Pittsburgh.
Denver has had three.
Indianapolis has also had three.
So what does this say?
It shows that, with a few exceptions, winning teams are looking for players who can play a bit as rookies, but are seen as long-term contributors to keep that team in the playoffs.
And this is what I have always said. Winning teams depend on rookies less than other teams.
