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The Dexter Lawrence Dilemma: Was He Hurt or Not?
A hot-button issue during the podcast was the absence of star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence in critical moments, especially during the recent game-ending drive. The debate centered around whether Lawrence was truly injured or if he was held out due to coaching decisions.
Banks highlighted that Lawrence himself claimed he wasn't injured — that his elbow or neck (varying accounts) wasn't preventing him from playing, and he was willing to go on the field. Yet, coaching staff and medical personnel might have had different opinions, and the decision to bench him in the waning moments appeared tone-deaf.