Quick: Name an NFL head coach who is most known for not playing his starters in the preseason? Correct, 100% of you answered “Sean McVay”. In fact, since his second year as the L.A. Rams head coach in 2018, when he decided to protect starters in a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens (a game in which backup corner Kevin Peterson tore his ACL), McVay has felt like the exhibition contests are not worth the risk for any players he feels could help the team in the regular season.
Here’s another pop quiz: Name a player from the last six years who is most known for getting into joint practice fights during the preseason?