Do we rest the wounded to heal this week?

saden1 · 10-16-2007, 09:39 PM

This isn't pre-season and we most certainly aren't a 13 win team that can afford to sit it's players. If you can play you play!

GMScud · 10-16-2007, 09:46 PM

We need to play those who are ready to play. Period. That's how it should be every week of the regular season, unless it's week 16 or 17 and you've already clinched home field throughout the playoffs. Chances are we're gonna have some serious inexperience on the O-line, and their D has guys who can bring it- Adrian Wilson, Darby, Darnell Dockett...

Our offense isn't exactly kicking ass right now. Sure, our D should be able to get it done, I agree with that. But we have a staff of trainers and doctors for a reason. Blowing off a team in week 7 to rest guys that could play is extremely cocky. And frankly we need all the help we can get on offense.

As far as New England goes- the scary thing is their running game hasn't even been close to 100% this year, they just got Harrison back, and now Richard Seymour is coming of the PUP?? Sheesh. They might not lose a game. And anyone out there hoping they'll look past us to the Colts game- stop dreaming.

SFREDSKIN · 10-16-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Chances are we're gonna have some serious inexperience on the O-line, and their D has guys who can bring it- Adrian Wilson, Darby, Darnell Dockett...

As far as New England goes- the scary thing is their running game hasn't even been close to 100% this year, they just got Harrison back, and now Richard Seymour is coming of the PUP?? Sheesh. They might not lose a game. And anyone out there hoping they'll look past us to the Colts game- stop dreaming.

Wilson and Dansby are nicked up and might miss the game on Sunday. As for resting players Rabach, Wade, Portis Moss, Washington should take the week off. The Cards are tough but they are also hurting. We are gonna need every swinging soul against NE, that's why resting them this week is essential. As for NE running game they are hurting too, Morency is been out 3 weeks, Morris got hurt against the Cowboys and is nicked up, I think the Skins can surprise NE we match up well against their WR as long as Springs is there. Any team is beatable, that's why they play the games.

SouperMeister · 10-16-2007, 10:27 PM

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Wilson and Dansby are nicked up and might miss the game on Sunday. As for resting players Rabach, Wade, Portis Moss, Washington should take the week off. The Cards are tough but they are also hurting. We are gonna need every swinging soul against NE, that's why resting them this week is essential. As for NE running game they are hurting too, Morency is been out 3 weeks, Morris got hurt against the Cowboys and is nicked up, I think the Skins can surprise NE we match up well against their WR as long as Springs is there. Any team is beatable, that's why they play the games.

The Cardinals game is FAR more important than the NE game since it carries NFC tiebreaker implications. Why would we look to rest guys in what is essentially a must win? Lose to the Cards, and we'll be looking up at Dallas, NY, GB, TB, and Carolina in the standings, with road games at NE and Dallas looming. Rolling over against NY and GB makes every remaining NFC game critical.

GMScud · 10-16-2007, 10:27 PM

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Any team is beatable, that's why they play the games.

Soooo by that rationale, aren't we beatable in the eyes of Arizona? Seems to me like you're arguing both sides....

SFREDSKIN · 10-16-2007, 10:34 PM

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Soooo by that rationale, aren't we beatable in the eyes of Arizona? Seems to me like you're arguing both sides....

I never said be were unbeatable. Arizona is no easy team, they beat the Steelers and have been in close games and could have won some of those games. I just feel that if you play hurt players (look at Moss's performance) you are gambling on aggravating the injuries and losing them for the year or playing hurt all year. I consider the other games more important, you are right that the NE is not so important, but for confidence and morale building a win sure would cure a lot of wounds.

SmootSmack · 10-16-2007, 10:11 PM

I'm on the if you can you play bandwagon here. Arizona is 3-3 right now. If they win they jump ahead of us in the playoff chase and I'd hate to look back on this game and say we missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record because we rested our guys against Arizona.

We're fortunate that Warner is most likely not playing, but with Boldin back now we could be hurting if Springs decides not to play. And, for the record, I'd support him 100% if he chose not to play.

SouperMeister · 10-16-2007, 10:19 PM

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I'm on the if you can you play bandwagon here. Arizona is 3-3 right now. If they win they jump ahead of us in the playoff chase and I'd hate to look back on this game and say we missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record because we rested our guys against Arizona.

We're fortunate that Warner is most likely not playing, but with Boldin back now we could be hurting if Springs decides not to play. And, for the record, I'd support him 100% if he chose not to play.

This is a must win if we have any playoff aspirations. Lose this game, and the season could spiral out of control very quickly. This is definitely an "all hands on deck" type of game.

I totally agree with SS on Springs if he doesn't play though.

SFREDSKIN · 10-16-2007, 10:26 PM

I say rest them. Have you guys seen our schedule after Arizona? Patriots, Jets, Eagles, Cowboys, Bucs. We need to gamble and rest these guys this week and get ready for the tough stretch ahead.

MTK · 10-16-2007, 11:10 PM

We need to win this game, we can't afford to take the Cards lightly.

RobH4413 · 10-17-2007, 12:02 AM

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We need to win this game, we can't afford to take the Cards lightly.

Sums it up right there.

Cards aren't scrubs. We will put the best team out there that we can afford to.

Prediction time is coming around the corned isn't it?

How do the Cards look on defense this year?

BigSKINBauer · 10-17-2007, 12:12 AM

hell no. This game has playoffs written all over it. They get a better record and have a tie breaker over us if they win. Look at the card's remaining schedule. Seriously, they have the easiest schedule in the world. Only 2 teams in their games after us have a winning record or something like that. This game is a must win. Lets rest em' against the pats for all i care.

BDBohnzie · 10-17-2007, 11:10 AM

Sammy Morris is hurt, and Maroney may or may not play this weekend.

However, that is jumping ahead. This week is 'Zona, and they have a tendency to play up against the Skins. Granted, down to their 3rd string QB, they still have Fitzgerald, Boldin and James pushing their offense. Cannot take them lightly, and if you can play, you play. Period.

Chief X_Phackter · 10-17-2007, 11:18 AM

I said this already yesterday. We can afford to rest Moss, he needs another week off anyway to clear his head. It's not good to be thinking you don't want to be in there because you're afraid your hurting the team. It's getting in his head now.

We can afford to play ARE sparingly, not on punt returns especially.

Not much we can do on the offensive line, I mean if they are 75-99% they need to go.

Defensively we can afford to rest Daniels and Washington if they are still nicked up.

Does anyone know if Springs is playing this weekend?

MTK · 10-17-2007, 11:51 AM

What would be ideal is if we could just blow the Cards out in the first half and then start to pull guys in the 2nd half.

But I don't think we can rest guys if they are able to play. Playing through injuries is part of the game.

10-16-2007, 09:39 PM	#1
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? This isn't pre-season and we most certainly aren't a 13 win team that can afford to sit it's players. If you can play you play! __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-16-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? We need to play those who are ready to play. Period. That's how it should be every week of the regular season, unless it's week 16 or 17 and you've already clinched home field throughout the playoffs. Chances are we're gonna have some serious inexperience on the O-line, and their D has guys who can bring it- Adrian Wilson, Darby, Darnell Dockett... Our offense isn't exactly kicking ass right now. Sure, our D should be able to get it done, I agree with that. But we have a staff of trainers and doctors for a reason. Blowing off a team in week 7 to rest guys that could play is extremely cocky. And frankly we need all the help we can get on offense. As far as New England goes- the scary thing is their running game hasn't even been close to 100% this year, they just got Harrison back, and now Richard Seymour is coming of the PUP?? Sheesh. They might not lose a game. And anyone out there hoping they'll look past us to the Colts game- stop dreaming. __________________ Tardy

10-16-2007, 10:11 PM	#7
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? I'm on the if you can you play bandwagon here. Arizona is 3-3 right now. If they win they jump ahead of us in the playoff chase and I'd hate to look back on this game and say we missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record because we rested our guys against Arizona. We're fortunate that Warner is most likely not playing, but with Boldin back now we could be hurting if Springs decides not to play. And, for the record, I'd support him 100% if he chose not to play. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-16-2007, 10:26 PM	#9
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? I say rest them. Have you guys seen our schedule after Arizona? Patriots, Jets, Eagles, Cowboys, Bucs. We need to gamble and rest these guys this week and get ready for the tough stretch ahead.

10-16-2007, 11:10 PM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? We need to win this game, we can't afford to take the Cards lightly. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-17-2007, 12:12 AM	#12
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 37 Posts: 5,688	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? hell no. This game has playoffs written all over it. They get a better record and have a tie breaker over us if they win. Look at the card's remaining schedule. Seriously, they have the easiest schedule in the world. Only 2 teams in their games after us have a winning record or something like that. This game is a must win. Lets rest em' against the pats for all i care.

10-17-2007, 11:10 AM	#13
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 4,628	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? Sammy Morris is hurt, and Maroney may or may not play this weekend. However, that is jumping ahead. This week is 'Zona, and they have a tendency to play up against the Skins. Granted, down to their 3rd string QB, they still have Fitzgerald, Boldin and James pushing their offense. Cannot take them lightly, and if you can play, you play. Period. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

10-17-2007, 11:18 AM	#14
Chief X_Phackter Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 5,644	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? I said this already yesterday. We can afford to rest Moss, he needs another week off anyway to clear his head. It's not good to be thinking you don't want to be in there because you're afraid your hurting the team. It's getting in his head now. We can afford to play ARE sparingly, not on punt returns especially. Not much we can do on the offensive line, I mean if they are 75-99% they need to go. Defensively we can afford to rest Daniels and Washington if they are still nicked up. Does anyone know if Springs is playing this weekend?

10-17-2007, 11:51 AM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Do we rest the wounded to heal this week? What would be ideal is if we could just blow the Cards out in the first half and then start to pull guys in the 2nd half. But I don't think we can rest guys if they are able to play. Playing through injuries is part of the game. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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