Do we rest the wounded to heal this week?

[saden1]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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]

Originally Posted by GMScud

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.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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.

I hear you, but I don't think we can afford to rest anybody. I appreciate everyone's optimism about the NE game, but come on. In their house? We don't have a snowball's chance in hell. They are out of control good. And we CANNOT afford a three game losing streak. Play who can play. Period. Either way we're looking at losing 2 outta 3 IF we can beat AZ to get to NE. Plus we have 4 of our next 6 on the road against teams like NE and Dallas.

And I didn't know Moss' hands were injured. A groin injury doesn't force you to drop passes and fumble balls. Moss practiced at full speed last week as was ready to go. He had a bad game, and I really don't think it was related to injury.

[SFREDSKIN]

I know there's a lot Gibbs doubters on this board, all I say is never underestimate a Joe Gibbs coached team. That's why I give a chance against NE, plus defensively I think we match up well. The guy that worries me the most is Wes Welker, not Randy Moss.