This is a great topic and a tough call. It's an easy decision to play him if we think that the risk of further injury is low and that he can play well despite the injury. However, one of our issues in the Rams game was that limited Russ was not nearly as effective as we are used to. Also, considering how positive he is it's probably tough to get a honest evaluation of his status.
I'd probably sit him if he's at less than 75%. We would still have a decent shot with Boykin and even if we lose it's not the end of the world. When you factor in the injuries we have started out with I could live with being 2-2 coming out of the bye if everybody's healthy.
I'd probably sit him if he's at less than 75%. We would still have a decent shot with Boykin and even if we lose it's not the end of the world. When you factor in the injuries we have started out with I could live with being 2-2 coming out of the bye if everybody's healthy.