Why is it an uncalled for risk? Is it a risk, yes but certainly not uncalled for. Obviously in Bill's estimation this team is not ready to start the regular season. So he's weighing the risk of injury with the need to be ready for football in 12 days and feels it's worth the risk. What did the offensive starters play last week...8-10 minutes? Would you rather the pat's rest all their starters this week and show up looking rusty against the Bengals?