Saints Sunday inactives pool

jeanpierre · 12-26-2018, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

The stats run counter to this sentiment. Each of the last 10 SB participants over the last 5 years have had a bye. The last team that didn't was the 2012 Baltimore squad.

SFIAH

SaintFanintheATL, let me be more specific, I'm talking about having the starters take two (2) weeks off - that's worrisome considering the a wall we hit for a few weeks offensively...

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-27-2018, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

SaintFanintheATL, let me be more specific, I'm talking about having the starters take two (2) weeks off - that's worrisome considering the a wall we hit for a few weeks offensively...

I understand exactly what you are talking about. But no amount of routine or momentum can balance out the risk of an injury to a key player possibly making them unavailable for the playoffs. A game is an uncontrolled environment. The only way to ensure that an injury occurs in that environment is to keep players out the game.

The entire team is going to practice this week. It really doesn't make much sense to think that after playing 4 months of football, that all of a sudden everything that has been drilled in will be lost due an extra week where an actual game isn't played.

It's not like this is a young team with no playoff experience. It's not like this is a team that doesn't have a SB winning coach and QB. A coach and QB that went on their SB run with 3 straight losses and a bye week. Like you, I was around in 2009. And exactly the same arguments were made then.

SFIAH

darksoul35 · 12-27-2018, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

SaintFanintheATL, let me be more specific, I'm talking about having the starters take two (2) weeks off - that's worrisome considering the a wall we hit for a few weeks offensively...

Those games where on the road too. We now have dome sweet dome. I still would have them play a few series though. Call a few quick outs so Drew doesn't take a hit and ride high in the playoffs.

ScottF · 12-27-2018, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA...

Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock...

2009 we thought it was crazy too.
Also against Carolina I believe

ScottF · 12-27-2018, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Propose your list. Let's see who's closest on Sunday. Here's mine:

Brees, Cam Jordan, Armstead, Bushrod, D. Davis, Lattimore, Michael Thomas

SFIAH

I'll take Brees, Armstead, Bushrod, Kamara, Unger, Thomas, and Jordan.

The good part about the defensive players is that you can keep them active but limit their snap counts because of the number of players you dress. Harder offensively, primarily on the line.

I would cut Cobbs and add Williams or Wozniak from the PS. Have no idea if either are anywhere close to being able to play 20 snaps, but hey, it's an exhibition game

ScottF · 12-27-2018, 08:17 AM

was looking at snap counts to see who might need rest:

https://www.pro-football-reference.c...nap-counts.htm

vpheughan · 12-27-2018, 09:59 AM

JUST FORFEIT THE GAME, ROGER WOULD LOVE THAT

Rugby Saint II · 12-27-2018, 03:13 PM

I would imagine that Drew Brees would like to throw for eight more yards. Another 4,000 yard season would look good on his stats. We know Drew enjoys owning all the records. Still, he would rather win the Lombardy then ever break another record.

saintfan · 12-27-2018, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

JUST FORFEIT THE GAME, ROGER WOULD LOVE THAT

Well played sir...

saintsfan1976 · 12-27-2018, 08:01 PM

Changed my mind. Rest anyone and everyone we can afford to.
Win division. Check.
Home field. Check.

It’s time to prep our warriors for extreme battle.

12-26-2018, 08:55 PM	#21
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL The stats run counter to this sentiment. Each of the last 10 SB participants over the last 5 years have had a bye. The last team that didn't was the 2012 Baltimore squad. SFIAH SaintFanintheATL, let me be more specific, I'm talking about having the starters take two (2) weeks off - that's worrisome considering the a wall we hit for a few weeks offensively...

12-27-2018, 02:17 AM	#22
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by jeanpierre SaintFanintheATL, let me be more specific, I'm talking about having the starters take two (2) weeks off - that's worrisome considering the a wall we hit for a few weeks offensively... I understand exactly what you are talking about. But no amount of routine or momentum can balance out the risk of an injury to a key player possibly making them unavailable for the playoffs. A game is an uncontrolled environment. The only way to ensure that an injury occurs in that environment is to keep players out the game. The entire team is going to practice this week. It really doesn't make much sense to think that after playing 4 months of football, that all of a sudden everything that has been drilled in will be lost due an extra week where an actual game isn't played. It's not like this is a young team with no playoff experience. It's not like this is a team that doesn't have a SB winning coach and QB. A coach and QB that went on their SB run with 3 straight losses and a bye week. Like you, I was around in 2009. And exactly the same arguments were made then. SFIAH SaintGnome likes this.
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12-27-2018, 06:59 AM	#23
darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by jeanpierre SaintFanintheATL, let me be more specific, I'm talking about having the starters take two (2) weeks off - that's worrisome considering the a wall we hit for a few weeks offensively... Those games where on the road too. We now have dome sweet dome. I still would have them play a few series though. Call a few quick outs so Drew doesn't take a hit and ride high in the playoffs.
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12-27-2018, 07:51 AM	#24
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by jeanpierre Sitting two weeks is a little worrisome as the offense needs more of a rhythm when the Divisional round gets here and the opponent has continued play, especially if it's Dallas, Chicago, or even LA... Rest 'em after a half, maybe into the 3rd quarter - then just run, run, run - eating up that clock... 2009 we thought it was crazy too. Also against Carolina I believe

12-27-2018, 08:16 AM	#25
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Propose your list. Let's see who's closest on Sunday. Here's mine: Brees, Cam Jordan, Armstead, Bushrod, D. Davis, Lattimore, Michael Thomas SFIAH I'll take Brees, Armstead, Bushrod, Kamara, Unger, Thomas, and Jordan. The good part about the defensive players is that you can keep them active but limit their snap counts because of the number of players you dress. Harder offensively, primarily on the line. I would cut Cobbs and add Williams or Wozniak from the PS. Have no idea if either are anywhere close to being able to play 20 snaps, but hey, it's an exhibition game

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12-27-2018, 08:17 AM	#26
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool was looking at snap counts to see who might need rest: https://www.pro-football-reference.c...nap-counts.htm

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool I would imagine that Drew Brees would like to throw for eight more yards. Another 4,000 yard season would look good on his stats. We know Drew enjoys owning all the records. Still, he would rather win the Lombardy then ever break another record.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sunday inactives pool Changed my mind. Rest anyone and everyone we can afford to. Win division. Check. Home field. Check. It’s time to prep our warriors for extreme battle.