Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 23, 2010 11:40pm
Let's pretend the Browns beat the Ravens.....I believe that would seal the #2 seed as KC has 5 conference losses to Pittsburgh's 3
If that is the case.....do you rest any players versus the Browns in a meaningless game?
Personally, I'd sit Polamalu, let Ben play for a half and sit anyone with an injury that NEEDS to heal. I'd be cautious with Mendenhall playing more than a half.
If that is the case.....do you rest any players versus the Browns in a meaningless game?
Personally, I'd sit Polamalu, let Ben play for a half and sit anyone with an injury that NEEDS to heal. I'd be cautious with Mendenhall playing more than a half.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Dec 23, 2010 11:47pm
First of all the Raven's win this week.
But in your hypothetical scenario Tomlin is not a "rester" keep people in game shape by keeping them on the field in game situations. Rest Troy for sure, get Smith some reps.
You cannot expect professional athletes to play half speed. Either way, Steelers by 14+.
But in your hypothetical scenario Tomlin is not a "rester" keep people in game shape by keeping them on the field in game situations. Rest Troy for sure, get Smith some reps.
You cannot expect professional athletes to play half speed. Either way, Steelers by 14+.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Dec 24, 2010 12:12am
He may not be a 'rester' but Polamalu doesn't play against the Browns if the division is locked up. He may not play even if it isn't locked up. If it is locked up the starters may play a half.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 24, 2010 9:28am
I wouldn't play Troy but they have 10 days off before the Browns game and if they have the bye/division clinched prior to that game that tacks on another 14 days off before they host a playoff game. 3 and a half weeks is too long to sit healthy players. The bye should be a sufficient break for them.
Take too much time off and we're getting into a losing rhythm/getting rusty scenario.
Take too much time off and we're getting into a losing rhythm/getting rusty scenario.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 24, 2010 10:20am
Definitely Troy will not play. He might not anyway, even if they must win.
I think they should sit Roethlisberger, too, but he'll probably want to play so he'll end up playing a little bit.
I think they should sit Roethlisberger, too, but he'll probably want to play so he'll end up playing a little bit.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 24, 2010 12:13pm
I'm not wanting what Tomlin will do....what do we want?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Dec 24, 2010 12:16pm
Play the 1's .Ironman92;612616 wrote:I'm not wanting what Tomlin will do....what do we want?
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Thinthickbigred
Posts: 4,148
Dec 26, 2010 2:43am
I hate it from a fans perspective when we sit players .... It never helps anyway ... You see it all the time like Cinci last year ...In reality ..Troy will probably sit ,and maybe a few other banged up guys ... I kinda hope the game means something ..i hate the Browns and I want to beat them ..If we go in half cocked we are going to get our asses kicked again like last year and that aint a good feeling...I think the clowns might beat us anyway ..Browns know how to win bigger games ,,...they just cant beat bums .....they should be around 8-8 this year ...