Why does Geno Atkins only play on third downs?

[Benton]

(11-30-2020, 11:52 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Then he should have gotten it weeks ago.

Should have. But...

(11-30-2020, 12:00 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Atkins played 18 snaps yesterday, which was 22% of the defensive snaps.

As Nico said, if he's playing injured, he should go ahead and get the surgery now.
No reason to keep putting him out there if he's going to be this ineffective.
He's being paid to play a majority of the snaps.

... possibly. I don't know his contract structure, but he could have an incentive in there. X amount of snaps, Y amount of games. He could be playing so he keeps getting paid.