[dc_publius]

I think check calling is ok against some opponents. Our hand is probably best here against his range except PPs. Many people will take a stab on the flop and slow down if they get called. I don't know what your stack size is, but my objective is pot control and some value from weaker hands/bluffs in this hand which is why I prefer to check call... If you lead, you mostly get a fold, and only get a call/raise from much stronger hands.