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Post by ThatGuyRich on Aug 15, 2018 19:12:26 GMT -5
This is leading into the 2nd pre season game. I was all in favor of sitting Odell in the first game especially when it was brought to my attention by our great posters that that A-hole Greg Williams was the DC in Cleve. Now it's been posted on the board their sitting OBJ in the 2nd game as well.
I understand the reasoning to protect him in pre season and not putting him at risk. I wonder though to have him play if not in this game then at least in game 3 vs the Jets. Don't we want him to get his feet wet and at least get some game timing and see how he handles some contact. Just a series, maybe 2. Cause I would think I'm leaning in playing him in this game and game 3. 2series maybe 3 vs the jets, we sit him in game 4.
Definitely sit Barkley in game 2 and then check with me next week for game 3. If he plays game 3 he sits game 4. Plays 1 qtr in game 3 I'm thinking maybe just 2 series. which could almost be a full qtr.
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Post by Roosevelt on Aug 15, 2018 19:31:25 GMT -5
Play him once they feel he's ready to see game action. If that happens to be in the preseason fine.
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Post by JoeBigBlue on Aug 15, 2018 19:32:09 GMT -5
Ehhh.... for what?
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Post by Merc on Aug 15, 2018 19:43:36 GMT -5
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Aug 15, 2018 19:59:07 GMT -5
Just to get back to game speed. New offense, Timing, just to make contact and feel it again. I don't know just to shake the rust. I understand not wanting to put him at risk but doesn't he need at least a little work ? His first game Jalen Ramsey is probably on him all day ? |
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Post by JoeBigBlue on Aug 15, 2018 20:00:45 GMT -5
Just to get back to game speed. New offense, Timing, just to make contact and feel it again. I don't know just to shake the rust. I understand not wanting to put him at risk but doesn't he need at least a little work ? His first game Jalen Ramsey is probably on him all day ? That's fair enough Rich. You're right. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 20:22:08 GMT -5
Don’t play him till reg season. Doesn’t need it - see rookie year. Remember TC complaining about the hamstring?
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Post by BigBlueRules on Aug 15, 2018 21:15:53 GMT -5
im not really in favor of OBJ playing until September. he was injured in the preseason last year and that cost us a possible playoff run.
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Post by Jomo on Aug 15, 2018 21:18:24 GMT -5
Try to get the contract worked out first. There are other ways to get ready for the season that doesn't include playing in the games.
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Post by ocgiant on Aug 15, 2018 22:05:05 GMT -5
He's fine with all his skill and speed he's ready right now for game 1.
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Post by JoeyCush on Aug 15, 2018 22:10:28 GMT -5
I would play him a few snaps as a decoy. See how defenses react to OBJ on the field and if Eli can get the ball to Shep and Engram.
Same thing against the Jets, have Barkley and OBJ on the field just to see if other guys can get open. No reason to risk them but it would be better to go into the season knowing what we can and cant do offensively.
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Post by KingCap88 on Aug 16, 2018 9:46:10 GMT -5
I'd give Odell a few snaps during the preseason just to ease him back into game action since he missed most of last season.
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Post by JoeBigBlue on Aug 16, 2018 9:54:01 GMT -5
Has he been practicing this week against the Lions? If so, give him some snaps tomorrow. just a few.
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Post by shocknaweny on Aug 16, 2018 9:57:02 GMT -5
maybe for about 6-10 snaps but I still vote NO
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Post by nyg9289 on Aug 16, 2018 10:10:00 GMT -5
Nope - too valuable. keep him healthy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2018 10:11:02 GMT -5
Just reading all this is working on my stress level, it's always something.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2018 10:13:22 GMT -5
Nope - too valuable. keep him healthy Yeah, but at this rate they don't even know the value. that first shove when learning to ride a bike is all most need. |
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Post by TEM on Aug 16, 2018 15:05:23 GMT -5
I am on the fence . One side of me wants him to sit for the preseason. On the other side. He has not had any real game speed interaction in 10 months .
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Post by nick030567 on Aug 16, 2018 20:57:31 GMT -5
I feel like it's beneficial for both his body and his mind to ease him in with a few preseason snaps. Not a bunch, sort of like Barkley in the first game. Very limited. The body, even one that is in excellent condition like his isn't accustomed to going from 0 to 60 in no time while also being hammered by a safety. It's best to just let him ease in so he and his body can get acclimated a bit to playing in a game.
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