BCS:BraveCaringSoul Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 They knew his ankle was hurt before the game and o-line is clearly our biggest weakness. So what was our best lineman (apologies to rock Jansen) doing playing in the second quarter of a pre-season game???? I'm glad it was his ankle and not his knee. Rest him, Bruce Smith style, for the remainder of the preseason so he's fresh andc ready for the real season. P.S. 20 points ib the first half aint half bad though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I'm not a big fan of second guessing decision like this. This is a contact sport and players can get injured every day. At some point you've got to get the line some time to jell and with the starting quarterback job riding on those preseason games you have to at least try to give each and everyone of those guys equal opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy-the-Greek Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 I think we Had to give Mathews a few drives with the first "O". Now I think your right, rest him for a few games and let him play the last game of preseason if he feels good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Agreed laurent. I ddin't hear the part about kowing about this before the game, but who's to say he didn't tell the coaches and trainers : " Nah, feels fine. I'm good"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyJ Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 My thoughts exactly, Laurent. If he was out there in the fourth quarter, you'd start wondering. But, in the second quarter, I didn't see any issue with it. The OL needs reps together, and also needs to get into game shape. Set him with a nice seat for the next couple of weeks and don't let him see the field until that ankle is in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 Well his ankle was bothering him all week according to Sonny and it was taped for the game. There is jelling and common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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