Is it the same thing?

[MaTH716]

I have just saw that the Skins are a 9 point favorite against the Cowboys and realized that the Cowboys are going to rest everyone. So where is the outrage here? You are talking about a game that will affect the standings. Isn't this game more important than a game between two teams that has no impact on other teams trying to make the playoffs? But I guess this isn't a news worthy topic.

Huh?

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I have just saw that the Skins are a 9 point favorite against the Cowboys and realized that the Cowboys are going to rest everyone. So where is the outrage here? You are talking about a game that will affect the standings. Isn't this game more important than a game between two teams that has no impact on other teams trying to make the playoffs? But I guess this isn't a news worthy topic.

you obviously don't live in cleveland.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

you obviously don't live in cleveland.

Just realized that the Brownies are in the same boat. But, it is the same thing. No mention about the teams that might or will rest people in games that have playoff implications.

Its the Cowboys party
they can do what they
want to.

Its just tough luck for
teams who have to rely
on others to get in at this
point.

Although I never wish to see
anyone hurt, would it not be
fantastic irony to see Brady
go down and unable to make
the playoffs?

New England hatred builds...
Which is good for the NFL.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Just realized that the Brownies are in the same boat. But, it is the same thing. No mention about the teams that might or will rest people in games that have playoff implications.

tony dungy has been straight up that his job is to do what's best for his team. he'll rest the starters. i'm sure the cowboys are making the same calculation.

i don't think there's any outrage because teams like the browns put themselves in the position of needing help. it isn't indy's fault and it isn't their responsibility to risk their own playoff chances to give the browns a shot.

ditto dallas.

[JJP]

Originally Posted by pgardn

Its the Cowboys party
they can do what they
want to.

Its just tough luck for
teams who have to rely
on others to get in at this
point.

Although I never wish to see
anyone hurt, would it not be
fantastic irony to see Brady
go down and unable to make
the playoffs?

New England hatred builds...
Which is good for the NFL.

Well said.

If a team is in a "must win" situation in the last week of the season, they should've taken care of business earlier to avoid their predicament. And teams like Dallas, Jax and Indy have every right to rest their starters if they wish to.

[Crown@club]

NYG-NE
Buress is expected to start after practicing on Wed. for the first time on a Wed. in 7 weeks. Coughlin: "“We are going to prepare and play as hard as we
can.” - NY Daily News

Indy-Ten
Well expect Manning and Wayne to light it up in the first quarter and part of the second, then sit. Dungy wants Harrison out there for some plays.

Seattle-Atl
Holmgren wants the players to go, and especially Hackett back out there.

GB-Det
McCarthy says its a go for the starters. I guess the truth could be looked at Favre playing the whole game last week in the blowout loss to the Bears.

JAX-Hou - Jax is sitting

CAR-TB - TB is sitting - Garcia for a quarter, Graham for less.

Pit-Balt - Pit to be resting, and probably still win.

SD - rest and win

Dallas - rest and lose

[horseofcourse]

Who freaking cares. Win your games and you get in. I am a die hard cleveland homer and if they can't beat Cincinnati last week they don't deserve to get in....that's all they had to do. The Colts have the perogative to rest their players against Tennessee if if they want to. The vikings played the Redskins straight up at home last week and lost. They don't deserve it either. I have zero problem with INdy or Dallas resting their players if they desire. Win more games if you want to get in the playoffs and you don't have to worry.

[2 Dollar Bill]

If you win your games and get into the playoffs BEFORE the last week of the season, then you can do what you want.. After all how can you win the super bowl if you dont win your first playoff game ?

[Danzig]

game means nothing to the cowboys. they have a bye, home field advantage thru the playoffs. if they played their starters and any got hurt, then a different thread would start, demanding to know why the boys played their starters in a meaningless game.
of course the game means everything to the skins, so i would assume they will be playing their hardest.

so, you're wade phillips. what would you do? i'd do exactly what he's doing, sit the starters.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Danzig

game means nothing to the cowboys. they have a bye, home field advantage thru the playoffs. if they played their starters and any got hurt, then a different thread would start, demanding to know why the boys played their starters in a meaningless game.
of course the game means everything to the skins, so i would assume they will be playing their hardest.

so, you're wade phillips. what would you do? i'd do exactly what he's doing, sit the starters.

yeah, but this is a game that will affect the standings. as opposed to all the one's that don't. where's the outrage?




















okay.

i think we've now officially beaten this one to death.