Norm W

Coach O'Shea is on record as saying one of his responsibilities as head coach is player safety, he takes that part of his job seriously. He's a players coach and theres no doubt in my mind that if Drew wasn't ready O'Shea's sitting him. He understands the consequences of putting him in too early, both to the player and the long term success of the team. The decision to play him is a joint one, team doctors, the player and the coaches. There is plenty of daily discussion and communication , they evaluate, they watch him in practice, review the film and if he can't perform to the expected level he sits. Zero chance they are pressing him into action before he's ready. At this point in the season very few players are playing without bumps, bruises and a few sore moving parts.