Your opinion of starters playing a quarter and a half gainst Pittsburgh?

[steven50]

 McDermott said Allen and the rest of the starters will play for about a quarter and a half.

https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-preseason-preview-josh-allen-starters-stefon-diggs-kenny-pickett

 

I really want other peoples opinions on the pros and cons of the starters playing that much. I am not saying I object but It kind of surprised me.

[Manther]

Based on our offense last year and Dorsey’s need for improvement I think it is a good idea.  We have system and personnel changes we need to work on. 

[twist_to_open]

First game that counts will be against a division rival, gotta knock the rust off at some point. Be nice if TJ Watt didn't play and hope the Pittsburgh's turf isn't one that's prone to injuries,

Edited August 18, 2023 by twist_to_open

[JoPoy88]

5 minutes ago, steven50 said:

 McDermott said Allen and the rest of the starters will play for about a quarter and a half.

https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-preseason-preview-josh-allen-starters-stefon-diggs-kenny-pickett

 

I really want other peoples opinions on the pros and cons of the starters playing that much. I am not saying I object but It kind of surprised me.

completely against it but I’m one of those that want to see preseason games eliminated altogether.

[Pabstblueribbon]

I think its been getting a little chippy on the practice field. Let the big dogs get some exercise. 

[4th&long]

I don’t really want Allen playing after the beat down he put on them last year. I am afraid they will want some pay back and take some cheap shots even tho it’s preseason.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Hard to get ready to play football when you don’t play football. 

[NewEra]

Hate it. Understand it.  Deal with it

[Don Otreply]

I’m all for them playing a quarter and a half. 

[HIT BY SPIKES]

I approve.

[oldmanfan]

No problem.  

[Beast]

17 minutes ago, 4th&long said:

I don’t really want Allen playing after the beat down he put on them last year. I am afraid they will want some pay back and take some cheap shots even tho it’s preseason.

Tomlin will not allow that.

 

I’m not any more worried about injuries tomorrow than I am when they practice, or play a pre-season, regular season or playoff game.

Edited August 18, 2023 by Beast

[Buffalo Boy]

It’s football. They have to get some live reps before the season. 

[BillsfaninSB]

Just not Allen and Diggs. 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

I've been on record not a single starter should take a single snap in preseason. Zero reward. All risk. I wouldn't play any of them at all. Let the roster bottom feeders fight for their jobs. 

9 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said:

It’s football. They have to get some live reps before the season. 

No they don't. Covid proved they did not.

[John from Riverside]

It’s a risk, but it’s needed

[BuffaloBill]

28 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said:

For reference, Google Don Beebe vs. Pittsburg Steelers

 

 

Ouch…..

[Fan in Chicago]

I like the starters playing to get the rust out under semi-real game conditions. But I want the players, especially Allen, to play smart and avoid hits at the expense of a negative play. Throw away the ball, dont run, go down fast - anything to avoid a hard tackle or hit. There are players on the other team looking to make the roster and dont care if they bring the hurt on the opposition. Be cognizant of that and protect your body. 

[Einstein]

I would play them the entire game.

[HOUSE]

This is a very forgiving board we have here..

If a key player goes down for the season, everybody will understand.