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(5 hours ago)WeezyBengal Wrote: Doesn't matter if it was non contact or not. He's still in the game getting reps.
Clearly you understand that there's a bigger risk playing these guys in games against other teams with guys that are going all out trying to get a roster spot, rather than practice, right?
I've explained it ad naseium, but the reason this team starts slow every year is because of things that have nothing to do with guys playing in pre season. Mainly Burrow's condition to start the year.
I'm over it. Keep playing your players in preseason. Stone, Burton...who's next to get hurt? Keep guys fresh, it pays off at the end of the year.
Matt LaFleur said recently NFL Data says playing in the pre-season helps prevent injuries in weeks 1-4.
Earlier today, Packers HC Matt LaFleur mentioned that the NFL's data suggests playing a certain number of preseason snaps helps prevent injuries from Weeks 1-4 of the regular season.
— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) August 7, 2025
Are you skeptical? @TheLeapGB was too, but the data appears to be real.https://t.co/o4CwPfbRi6
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