Now the $64K question

SaintPauly · 12-30-2009, 12:33 AM

If you think about it, we came out strongest at the beginning of the season, against Detroit, and we lost our last preseason game to Miami, so I don't think a rest would hurt us as much as some might think.

strato · 12-30-2009, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by saintpaul25

If you think about it, we came out strongest at the beginning of the season, against Detroit, and we lost our last preseason game to Miami, so I don't think a rest would hurt us as much as some might think.

I agree...and the risk of injury....i would start every backup and play the rusty guys a half at most...

RaginCajun83 · 12-30-2009, 10:05 AM

Let the starters play the first series on O and D and then take everyone out. Why risk injury

papz · 01-01-2010, 10:45 AM

Play the healthy starters for a half and let the backups start the 2nd. If anyone is nicked up, sit them and allow ample time for that person to get as close as they can to 100% coming our playoff game. I don't care too much for the "rusty" aspect of it as far as the defensive players. If you can't get game ready going against our offense in practice for the next couple of weeks, then you'll never be ready.

Stony Point B&G · 01-01-2010, 02:06 PM

Brees for a series or two.. starters done after 1st half

boonedocksaint · 01-01-2010, 02:28 PM

F that shiite! i dont wanna go into the playoffs like this! we need to rest our injured players, and kick ass w/ the rest of them. we need momentum people! we cant back into the playoffs! (although it worked for arizona last year)

papz · 01-01-2010, 09:16 PM

Drew Brees will be the No. 3 quarterback on Sunday, coach Sean Payton told Peter King.

If true, this is a complete turnaround from what Payton said the Saints would do all week. It sounds like Payton got scared by the Panthers' hot pass rush. Mark Brunell now appears to be in line to start, with Chase Daniel backing him up. All Saints are suddenly risky options in leagues that extend into Week 17. Jan. 1 - 10:08 pm et

Source: Peter King on Twitter

View Poll Results: Rest vs. Carolina???
Rest everyone - hire a junior college to play	9	12.16%
Rest anyone not 100%, but play others as long as it is close	21	28.38%
Rest injured and play starters for the 1st half or so	33	44.59%
Play everyone able the whole game no matter the score	11	14.86%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

12-30-2009, 12:33 AM	#41
SaintPauly Senior Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 3,180 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Now the $64K question If you think about it, we came out strongest at the beginning of the season, against Detroit, and we lost our last preseason game to Miami, so I don't think a rest would hurt us as much as some might think.

12-30-2009, 12:46 AM	#42
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Now the $64K question Originally Posted by saintpaul25 If you think about it, we came out strongest at the beginning of the season, against Detroit, and we lost our last preseason game to Miami, so I don't think a rest would hurt us as much as some might think. I agree...and the risk of injury....i would start every backup and play the rusty guys a half at most...

12-30-2009, 10:05 AM	#43
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Now the $64K question Let the starters play the first series on O and D and then take everyone out. Why risk injury

01-01-2010, 10:45 AM	#44
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,682	Re: Now the $64K question Play the healthy starters for a half and let the backups start the 2nd. If anyone is nicked up, sit them and allow ample time for that person to get as close as they can to 100% coming our playoff game. I don't care too much for the "rusty" aspect of it as far as the defensive players. If you can't get game ready going against our offense in practice for the next couple of weeks, then you'll never be ready.

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01-01-2010, 02:06 PM	#45
Stony Point B&G Saints Fan since Day One Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklinton, LA Posts: 26	Re: Now the $64K question Brees for a series or two.. starters done after 1st half

01-01-2010, 02:28 PM	#46
boonedocksaint 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 340	Re: Now the $64K question F that shiite! i dont wanna go into the playoffs like this! we need to rest our injured players, and kick ass w/ the rest of them. we need momentum people! we cant back into the playoffs! (although it worked for arizona last year)

01-01-2010, 09:16 PM	#47
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,682	Re: Now the $64K question Drew Brees will be the No. 3 quarterback on Sunday, coach Sean Payton told Peter King. If true, this is a complete turnaround from what Payton said the Saints would do all week. It sounds like Payton got scared by the Panthers' hot pass rush. Mark Brunell now appears to be in line to start, with Chase Daniel backing him up. All Saints are suddenly risky options in leagues that extend into Week 17. Jan. 1 - 10:08 pm et Source: Peter King on Twitter