Lewis: Starters Playing More Than Last Week; Maybe A Half

by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 18, 2010 1:10 PM EDT in Analysis

CINCINNATI OH - AUGUST 15: Carson Palmer #9 and Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals look on against the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 15 2010 in Cincinnati Ohio. The Bengals won 33-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Thanks to the Hall of Fame game which gave us a ridiculous fifth preseason game in which Brian Leonard suffered an injury that has him out until late September, the Bengals will be heading into their third preseason game of the season; even though the NFL defines this weekend as the second preseason week. If this were the third preseason game, this would be the de facto dress rehearsal in which starters play a majority of three quarters. That, my friends, is slated for next week against the Buffalo Bills.

This week the Bengals host the Philadelphia Eagles.

When asked how long the team's starters will play, Lewis said:

“They’ll play a little more than they did last week (OK, maybe a half). Some guys, some guys won’t play as much as they did last week.”

The Bengals first team offense left the game with eight minutes left in the second quarter against the Broncos last Sunday.

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Seems like the First Team Offense still needs the time together

I have to believe the line needs to be on for the entire first half as a unit to get some time with Andre Smith in.

It might also be when we see Caldwell and Simpson get more time with Carson, and some stuff with Fullback too.

Please no injuries to key players! Get Benson and Scott out of the game quickly.

2010 - The Year of the Tiger.

by UpStateMike on Aug 18, 2010 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

I'd really like to see Simpson, Caldwell and Coffman get some time in with Carson to check viability there.

by Craig Conrad on Aug 18, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely

And really we need to see what we have with the other guys until Leonard is back and healthy. Benson and Scott will carry the load most of the time, but we’ll need a third viable RB to give breathers to the other two every now and then.

by Jcon77 on Aug 18, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions