Do we rest the wounded to heal this week?

[paulskinsfan]

Ok, I know this is a strange idea, but Im just throwing it out for discussion. We face the Cardinals this week, with Tim Rattay (sp?). Our defense is relatively healthy (knock on wood) and they should easily be able to handle the Cards offense. That being said, should we sit Moss, ARE, and the injured o-lineman and go with backups just to give those guys time to heal? I mean hammy injuries need rest, and an aggravation of those injuries could set the recovery time way back. Since we are facing such a weak opponent, should we try and heal up and hope the defense carries the day? I mean, can't we at least get into field goal range running to the left and dinking and dunking the ball to Cooley, Thrash, McCardell and the RBs? What do you guys think?

[jgalecpa]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Since we are facing such a weak opponent, should we try and heal up and hope the defense carries the day? I mean, can't we at least get into field goal range running to the left and dinking and dunking the ball to Cooley, Thrash, McCardell and the RBs? What do you guys think?

On any given Sunday.....

[70Chip]

The problem is this game is now in the must-win category. It would be better to rest them against N.E. which has to be considered a likely loss at this point anyway. If they are going to rest people, rest them during the week. I get the feeling our defense is beating the shit out of our offense on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Speaking of N.E it occurs to me that playing them the week before they face Indy is probably the best week to catch them. We sure could piss of all the media types who are looking forward to hyping a battle of undefeateds. Nothing would make me happier.

[paulskinsfan]

We match up pretty well against NE. The teams that really concern me have stellar running games, along with just a decent pass attack. NE kicks ass in their passing game, but the run doesn't concern me as much. Part of the reason Id like to rest up this week is because I think with a healthy offense, we can at least be competitive against NE.

[Meks]

its not that bad of an idea...

i also think our secondary, mainly our safties match up the best as far as a defense N.E. has faced so far...

but i do disagree with GW playing coveregage 99.9% of downs like he has the past 2 games... we at least need to mix a FEW things up

[724Skinsfan]

If the trainer says you're okay to play and you feel you can play, you need to play every game. I wouldn't think it wise to take any game for granted, win or lose.

I remember a couple of years ago being in a similiar situation and also coming up against a "weak" Arizona team. If it weren't for some dude named Antonio Brown we very well could have lost that game.

[Longtimefan]

I understand where you're coming from, but there's no such thing as an easy opponent in the NFL. The Cardinals will prove to be a formidable foe.

[Sean Taylor]

Originally Posted by Meks

its not that bad of an idea...

i also think our secondary, mainly our safties match up the best as far as a defense N.E. has faced so far...

but i do disagree with GW playing coveregage 99.9% of downs like he has the past 2 games... we at least need to mix a FEW things up

You disagree with the results?

[GusFrerotte]

Have to agree with 70Chip, a must win game for us, and never count anyone out. If you rested any of our Offensive starters with a depleted O line you risk a possible upset if the Arizona D has an exceptional game. IF we lose to the Cards, however improbable as it sounds, a playoff appearance will be in serious jepeordy. If we lose to the Cards at home we have a good shot at losing both AFC East away games, then our season really will be shot as the rest of our division is doing rather well as of late. You also need to get Moss and the WR corp some real game time to get a rhythm going for the rest of the season. IF you sit them, they will be only rusty for the Jets and Pats.

[chrisl13]

yea we do match up well defensively against the Pats but our offense has to get something done

[djnemo65]

I don't want to be overly-dramatic, but this game can really make or break our season. The NFC is weak, but our division is looking really solid so we need to make sure we win winnable conference games against non-divisional opponents.

So I say emphatically that we don't rest anyone unless we go up 42-3.

[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.

[SmootSmack]

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.

[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.