Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0)

neugey · 12-07-2009, 02:04 PM

Let's get a big lead in some/all of these final games ... then we can rest some starters later in the game. Best of both worlds.

WarEagle · 12-07-2009, 02:11 PM

I think that is the right call...like the article says, when the Colts have rested players it has typically not turned out well in the playoffs. Gotta keep the intensity up. In some ways it may be good that the Vikings are doing so well (even with the loss last night) and that the Saints feel that pressure for Home Field Advantage.

JaxSaint · 12-07-2009, 03:22 PM

I agree with playing them. I think Marty S. rested his players when he was with the Chiefs and it never worked out well for him.

RaginCajun83 · 12-07-2009, 04:04 PM

Everyone healthy needs to play until they clinch HFA, if its clinched before week 17 then rest them up. They went to the championship game in 06 even though Sean rested players in the last game plus they had a 1st round bye that year

mikesaintfan · 12-07-2009, 04:15 PM

rotate in the 2nd stringers to get much needed work..let the starters play but give heavier dose of the #2's

Saintsfan4ever · 12-07-2009, 04:26 PM

To rest or not to rest.
All I can say is what an absolutely fabulous dilemma to have.
Payton has brought us this far, if he says play it out to win, I say let the dogs out.
Besides, at this point we've only secured a playoff spot, nothing more. What if Payton had said "yeah, we're gonna lay-up if we secure HFA". What kind of message would that send to the players about the next 4 games that we need to win 3 of? 3 of these next 4 teams are not gonna hand us a W just because we're 12-0. I think Payton wants to instill the mindset that we're going for it all and hope we win 3 when it's all said n done.

Cruize · 12-07-2009, 05:13 PM

Alot of the Saints players have had plenty of rest this year. LOL.

MatthewT · 12-07-2009, 06:02 PM

This shouldn't even be an issue right now. The Saints have only locked up a division title so far. Still way too much football to go. With that said, I do believe the Saints will take their best shot at 16-0. Atlanta is going to have a beast on their hands next week, especially since the Saints should have lost to Washington, you have to believe the team will be looking to redeem themselves. I know that sounds a little ridiculous, redeeming after a win, but I guarantee Payton and Williams will have this team thinking that way and should be much better against the Falcons.

spkb25 · 12-07-2009, 06:19 PM

I like his Philosophy, and the fact that he has left no debate- so no need to keep asking about it. Never mind he has let his players know- we play baby- we don't take breaks. I am sure he will rest them some though...

What ya think?

Euphoria · 12-07-2009, 06:41 PM

GO FOR IT... especially us. We deserve a season like this after all the past seasons we have had. If your team is hot you keep them hot and carry them into the playoffs hot you don't put them on the shelf and ice them.

Lets face it this is a once in a lifetime event the way it goes for Saints fans. Take advantage of this one oppitunity to do something special.

Injuries happen - someone can teak an ankle crossing the street.

You mean to tell me that Benson is ok with fans not showing up to a game because we are going to sit everyone?

12-07-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,825 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) Let's get a big lead in some/all of these final games ... then we can rest some starters later in the game. Best of both worlds.

12-07-2009, 02:11 PM	#2
WarEagle Registered Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 96	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) I think that is the right call...like the article says, when the Colts have rested players it has typically not turned out well in the playoffs. Gotta keep the intensity up. In some ways it may be good that the Vikings are doing so well (even with the loss last night) and that the Saints feel that pressure for Home Field Advantage.
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12-07-2009, 03:22 PM	#3
JaxSaint Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) I agree with playing them. I think Marty S. rested his players when he was with the Chiefs and it never worked out well for him.
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12-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#4
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) Everyone healthy needs to play until they clinch HFA, if its clinched before week 17 then rest them up. They went to the championship game in 06 even though Sean rested players in the last game plus they had a 1st round bye that year

12-07-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) rotate in the 2nd stringers to get much needed work..let the starters play but give heavier dose of the #2's

12-07-2009, 04:26 PM	#6
Saintsfan4ever 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Moss Point, MS Posts: 612 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) To rest or not to rest. All I can say is what an absolutely fabulous dilemma to have. Payton has brought us this far, if he says play it out to win, I say let the dogs out. Besides, at this point we've only secured a playoff spot, nothing more. What if Payton had said "yeah, we're gonna lay-up if we secure HFA". What kind of message would that send to the players about the next 4 games that we need to win 3 of? 3 of these next 4 teams are not gonna hand us a W just because we're 12-0. I think Payton wants to instill the mindset that we're going for it all and hope we win 3 when it's all said n done.
	Saint4

12-07-2009, 05:13 PM	#7
Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,458	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) Alot of the Saints players have had plenty of rest this year. LOL.
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12-07-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) This shouldn't even be an issue right now. The Saints have only locked up a division title so far. Still way too much football to go. With that said, I do believe the Saints will take their best shot at 16-0. Atlanta is going to have a beast on their hands next week, especially since the Saints should have lost to Washington, you have to believe the team will be looking to redeem themselves. I know that sounds a little ridiculous, redeeming after a win, but I guarantee Payton and Williams will have this team thinking that way and should be much better against the Falcons.

12-07-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,119	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) I like his Philosophy, and the fact that he has left no debate- so no need to keep asking about it. Never mind he has let his players know- we play baby- we don't take breaks. I am sure he will rest them some though... What ya think?

12-07-2009, 06:41 PM	#10
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Payton: "We're Going for it." (16-0) GO FOR IT... especially us. We deserve a season like this after all the past seasons we have had. If your team is hot you keep them hot and carry them into the playoffs hot you don't put them on the shelf and ice them. Lets face it this is a once in a lifetime event the way it goes for Saints fans. Take advantage of this one oppitunity to do something special. Injuries happen - someone can teak an ankle crossing the street. You mean to tell me that Benson is ok with fans not showing up to a game because we are going to sit everyone?
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