(10-19-2023, 01:15 PM)carp8dm Wrote: I'd prefer that our legit 1st ever Franshise QB that has a ligament issue in his knee doesn't play an NFL full collision game only after 3 days rest.  There's really no logical reason for it when you consider the goals of any NFL team when the season starts.  The goal is to win your division.  We're 4-2, and 1 game ahead.  The 1 team that is behind us is Houston, with a rookie QB that is flashing for now, but on a team that we can easily handle. 

Why risk further injury instead of giving Lawrence 10 days rest to re-evaluate.  So we lose tonight?  Houston is on a bye.  We'd still lead the division after week 7.  So what's the point of risking our Franchise QB's entire season and potentially his career for a meaningless game?

If Trevor feels no pain is is able to go without a knee brace, cool.  If he's 90-100 percent with no pain, but a bit of stiffness with no brace.  Then let him go.  But if he's feeling discomfort and the doctors are telling him he needs to wear a brace for the game, then he shouldn't be playing.

It's not even a hard decision.  Our season is still right there for the taking.  This isn't a must win, or even a rivalvry game.  There's no stakes tonight other than just watching our beloved Jaguars.  But I love all our players.  Even if Lawrence isn't playing, it'll still be a great game to watch.

Quick question: Do you think this coaching staff is full of morons?

Do you really believe they don't know what they're doing and they aren't using every piece of information to make the most informed decision?

They wouldn't risk the entire season for one game so my guess is that they have heard some positive things from the doctors and training staff. This is giving them the confidence to start Lawrence.

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