Sorry for the sarcasm, but I just don't get it I mean if the prey item is twice the size of the width between the eyes then fair enough but if it is just a little bigger? bearded dragons do "chew" their food to some degree don't they.
Yes, beardies do chew their food but in the wild, they don't survive as long as they do in captivity. If a beardie is fed food that is too large, it's a struggle to get it down, to try to digest it and then to be able to pass the undigested parts which can cause impaction. We are responsible for their care, they totally depend on us for their well being and care, so why take any chances on feeding food that MIGHT possibly be too large?
Also, the back legs are the hardest part of a cricket to get down. So, if a cricket is too large, the back legs could get stuck in the throat.
Just some things to keep in mind...............