Slateman Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Samuels, Jason Taylor, Moss, Springs, ect All these guys are nicked up. Now, they could probably play, but this brings about two things: 1. They would still be nicked up or hurt worse 2. They won't be as productive So . . . might it be worth it, so to speak, to punt this game, give the banged up players some extra time off, and come out of the bye as close to 100% as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpack3r Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Moss and Samuels, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 and Horton too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddydean Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Horton is playing no question. He already said so. Play Samuels for sure since there is NO structural concern only pain (simple shot before and at half should do it). And play Moss, but take away his one punt return chance for precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinSince87 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 if Samuels sits out Monday and doesnt play after they bye week we may not see him til late or even next year....IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike42 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 For a big game coming up. I'd hate to sit any starter out. But sitting Moss out is the best and safe option out of any player. Learning from the previous unproductive seasons of 2006 and 2007, a unhealthy Santana Moss isn't the Moss we all know. Keep him healthy, take no chances with this man. Honestly, about Jason Taylor...we didn't need him before the season....defense has played well without him this season. He isn't a must have right now. Sorry. If we still had Betts, I'd have CP sit out to recover a full 100% going into this bye week. But with Alexander as our back up? (shrugs) No thanks! We're screwed without CP. Facing the strong Pitt Defense, having Samuels starting is a MUST. Samuels in = less fumbles from Cambell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyburd Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Why the hell didn't CS have surgery before the Lions game? This is terrible that there is doubt he can actually play, and play well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubstix Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Play Moss and Samuels. Samuels injury is just pain and he can't further do damage. Moss should play just because he is a game/scheme changer. It's getting pretty annoying lately with moss having a bum hamstring the past couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emor09 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Samuels has to play Springs never plays Taylor doesn't help, so he should sit to open a roster spot Moss, well, it depends on how he feels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bih Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 taylor doesnt do any help in there anyway so we are not gonna lose the game just cause hes not playing. Moss will probably play, maybe not as much as hes used to but he will play. Portis will play cause hes Portis and cant go without laying someone on ground. Cooley should have a big game, and ARE too. Maybe one of ur rookies will get some yards too. Alexander needs to stop dancing and run the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 In our division we can't afford to punt any games away. If we can get the guys on the field to help us win, do it. Plus, they'll already have an extra week of rest with the bye, so I don't undestand the theory of "let's give them more rest because they're already getting more rest". Moss has to play if he's healthy, because he is our best chance of loosening up Pittsburgh's top ranked run defense. I am in favor of sitting Spring and Taylor our just because we've shown we can win without them and they will be more valuable at 100% down the stretch then they will at 65-70% tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleVA Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Jason Taylor has contributed - come on. He might not be getting many sacks but he's applying pressure and batting down passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire3fighter4 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 springs is injured?.....what a surprise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Giants won.. We can't afford to have guys on the bench that can still contribute. We lost tonight we're a game and a half back with the chance of being a full two games back by the time we play the Cowboys after the bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 can't concentrate on your posts with that sig g-prime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceviker Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You play to win the game! And for god's sake, this is the Steelers, not the Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcb26 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 can't concentrate on your posts with that sig g-prime!! Amen!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I just hope Samuels is playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcb26 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I'm biased..based on where I live..I want everyone out there..except Jason Taylor, and Shawn Springs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaGaiden Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I would play Moss and Samuels for this one game. I think they will be able to survive it. Like the previous poster said, put a needle in them to relieve the pain, and they will be ready to go. After the game, they can heal up to 100% after the bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I've been thinking about this since last night. If your guy can go....he should go. However, if you treat this as games with weighs based on Conference and Division. What do you do? If you really knew that resting Moss and Samuels would mean they would be nearly 100% in 2 weeks against Dallas. Would you rest them? Winning against Dallas and losing to Pittsburgh is better for rankings. I don't know the answer. But, I'd understand sitting the guys with a bye week coming up. 2 weeks to rest your best is a rare thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBusiness Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You get a bye week after this one. EVERYBODY plays, and leaves it ALL on the field!!! Hey! I'm a fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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