[snackdaddy]

2022 was a total disaster. I said they recovered from their slow starts in 2023 & 2024 but all 3 years were slow out of the gate. I agree, McVay won’t play starters in pre season. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.

Last year they took the eventual number one seed to overtime in the opener. In 2023 they went into enemy territory and beat the Seahawks 30-13 in the opener. I wouldn't say they started that slow out of the gate. Injuries hit and the offense struggled to protect Stafford. The young defense was still trying to find their way. I don't believe the 3-6 and 1-4 starts had anything to do with not playing starters in preseason.

[ramsman34]

Totally agree, Snack. And you won’t see starters or players planned to have significant roles get any reps. Now, certain rookies who they have some plans for might get reps as they need some experience at this level. But, MCV doesn’t mess around protecting his players from injury in meaningless games. So we will see who get what during preseason.

As we all know, MCV uses preseason to let guys compete at the back of the roster for final spots on the 53 and for the PS.