BLEED-B&G Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sit all of them, a Dallas win will screw their draft position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Domino situation. If Trent is out. Then you start Colt and have Kirk be the backup. Don't dress Robert with one game left though. Don't even tempt karma. As much as I want 9 wins. I would like to see so many guys rested. Jackson, Hall, Breeland, Kerrigan, Baker, Moses, Reed. F it. Go with backups and give them a chance for reps. F Dallas week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I agree with what other posters have said. Treat it like a preseason game. Once the starters have played afew series, pull 'em. You risk a lot and gain nothing by having them play this entire game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allskinz Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 You play to win the game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Cousins needs less than 200 yards to break jay schroeders single season passing yards mark.... Play him until he sets record. Whimps sit. I could give a real hoot about the records. If he continues at this pace, he's going to smash every passing record in the next few years. Combination of era and skill, all the records are going to fall. If you're gonna sit then you may as well treat it like a bye week and just mass rest everyone. If we do play a bunch of backups I hope we do some really wacky stuff. Like onside kicks, going for it on 4th down, flea flickers, etc. I mean why not? Might as well mess around and have fun. I agree. But if you just sit the guys that were on the injury report last week, you're essentially going with the entire second team already. I'd like to keep the offense full go. Keep the momentum going. But if Trent Williams has to sit then I don't want to start Cousins with a backup LT against that psycopath Greg Hardy. If anyone would try some dirty crap to injure someone its that scumbag. Trent seems to get dinged every week, and just keep trugging through. It would be really good to give him the week off. Moses was a game-time decision, he could probably use the week off. Personally, if you're going to give Williams and Moses the week off, that means Cousins should just stay in DC, bang his wife and count the money he's going to make in the off-season. Sit them and start RG3 for one game! Roll the ****ing dice for 1 game and let's see what he learned all year. Regardless of whether this would be good from a football sense, the option guarantees it won't happen. Also, if they sit Moses and Williams (both a little banged up), then do you really want to risk injury even further for Griffin, when you have to pay him next year ONLY if he gets injured? yes, i would rather watch a capable NFL quarterback over a capable college quarterback Please God, let's not get into a RGIII debate in this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Keep the momentum going. Unless they're injured, play 'em. THIS. The team is really starting to hit its stride. Let them continue that. Let's go into the Wild Card game with a full head of steam. We're gonna need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoby6644 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Play them. I get the injury thing, but it's part of the game. I'm sure this will be an unpopular statement, but the reality is they are not a particularly good team. Probably the worst of the NFC playoff teams. They need to work on some things that you just won't get in practice, tackling, full speed blitz pickups, the running game, etc.... These things need to be done live. Not so hung up on the stats, winning, etc... but I do know this: the second season in the NFL is the Bad Weather Season. You need to be able to establish some sort of running game and make tackles on defense. If you can't do these things with some level of effectiveness, you don't make it very far in the playoffs. If they are up or down significantly in the game, you start pulling guys. No stupid injuries because you want to break the single game scoring record stuff. On a different note, I am getting excited for a home playoff game!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho fan Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Its a regular game for first qtr so players and coaches alike gather no rust. All prepare like normal and play - for one qtr. maintaining momentum and sharpness. For the final 3 quarters it is a fourth preseason game and starters out. Still win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I say play them for most of the game. Momentum is a big thing. You just can't play "scared" like not to get hurt. If you slow down your level of play, you're asking for an injury. If you play, you must continue to play your game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'd give them the third too just so they stay sharp coming out after halftime and can keep that routine down for that as well. 1) Kirk gets knocked out and misses the playoff game 2) Griffin comes in and exacts revenge on the Seahawks 3) ? 4) Profit In a game where you can get injured at any time, it doesn't factor into my thinking. You take a week off and a team like Seattle is gunning for you, I don't see how you're less susceptible, probably taking a quarter or so to match their intensity. Whatever team we play is not going to be ****ing around. History has illustrated the stupidity of resting starters before playoff runs.So I think you rest who needs to rest, but not at the expense of sending out your franchise qb with an undermanned line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perez24 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Still wouldn't activate Griffin but I would start Cousins, let him play a quarter or two and then go with McCoy the rest of the way. I would still sit Williams. Nseke (sp?) isn't terrible but Cousins wouldn't be out there long. Reed would see a little time. I would rest anyone on defense who is hurting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velocet Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 One thing I've heard from players on the radio over the years is that winning has some kind of healing effect on all non-major injuries. ALL team members now know at this time that they are a playoff team and most importantly DIVISION WINNER so guys with "bumps and bruises" are doing just fine right now. Sit guys only on a real needs basis, diagnostically speaking. velocet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakinaiken Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'd feel different if this team didn't have so many lingering and/or nagging injuries. It seemed like everyone was limping off the field last night. I've flipped back and forth, but I'm leaning towards sitting a majority of the starters next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 No No NO! I really believe in words like momentum and consistency (keep a regular schedule). Play the last game like it is a do or die scenario. EDIT: I do not want anyone to become lethargic and then we come out flat. I have seen too much of that. Regular season Sunday please. Keep the foot on the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrFan Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I like the keep on rolling momentum thing, but in the meantime It would be devastating losing DJax and Reed to injuries again. I would rest them, I think the subs can handle the Cowboys and keep the momentum going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 On offense, Reed and Jackson definitely sit. So does Trent since he was nicked up late yesterday. Moses still coming off that ankle and looked like a liability yesterday at times, so he sits. Give Matt Jones another week to heal up. And since those guys are all sitting, don't throw Kirk out there with a bunch of backups protecting him. Defense, we've got a few guys that should sit too. I want our top talents all well rested and chomping at the bit for Seattle in two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 ^^ Such a huge mistake IMHO for the reasons posted above. Just look at league wide performances after the Bye Week and having to wait to play if you have a playoff bye... O well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortisBetts Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Have you seen our injury report? Rest the guys. I dont care if we go 9-7 or 8-8. I want them to be as fresh as possible. Edit- I also have Kirk start studying Seattle, Minnesota, Green Bay. Dont even waste your time with Dallas. Man that feels nice to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dissident2 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 While it would really pain me to get swept by Dallas, where the starters are concerned, we should probably rest...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Routine guys... routine. Why kill the momentum? I will never understand playing scared. As far as I am concerned it is playoff football NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 If someone is dinged up, even a little, sit them, but if they're healthy, play them. Put the pedal down from the first minute. If we're ever leading by more than 2 TDs, then pull a few of the key starters (Cousins, Reed), but otherwise leave them in. If suddenly things get really close, throw Kirk back in. Try to win, but don't be reckless and endanger ourselves for the playoffs. You never really want to look beyond the next game, but we can afford to, and if we have to face Seattle, you really want 120% effort in that game. If that means we only go 80-90% against Dallas, so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Event_Horizon Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 An object in motion tends to stay in motion.... an object at rest...well I am sure you are familiar with Isaac Newton (Sir that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sean and Laron show Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I cant believe fans think a 8-7 team deserves to rest all their starters.... THE ONLY CHANCE WE HAVE AT MAKING A REAL SB RUN IS CONTINUING OUR HOT STREAK. YOU. PLAY. TO. WIN. THE. GAME. /Herm Edwards rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Err on the side of caution. Brunell was playing his best ball before getting banged up just before the playoffs in '05. It affected. Sit everyone you can't afford to miss come paloffs. Sit Cuz. Sit Trent. Sit DeSean. SIT REED! ^Those four especially need to be healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I cant believe fans think a 8-7 team deserves to rest all their starters.... THE ONLY CHANCE WE HAVE AT MAKING A REAL SB RUN IS CONTINUING OUR HOT STREAK. YOU. PLAY. TO. WIN. THE. GAME. /Herm Edwards rant If there was any question whether we'd be pumped to play in the first round, you might be right. But if we play Seattle, you've got bulletin board material to fill every surface in the locker room. There will be no slowing down, no bye week hangover. What could really hurt our chances though, is if Reed gets a concussion. Or Jackson pulls a hammy. Or Cousins, heaven forbid, gets hurt bad. Should we not play them at all? Probably not, get them in for at least a bit. But err on the side of caution. Try to win, but it's not a win we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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