Phazool Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark and Austin Collie on my team and I am wondering if they will sit now that they have clinched. They play Thursday night so the short rest really adds to my concerns about winning my first playoff game. Does anyone have any insight on this situation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark and Austin Collie on my team and I am wondering if they will sit now that they have clinched. They play Thursday night so the short rest really adds to my concerns about winning my first playoff game. Does anyone have any insight on this situation? Last night on the NBC pregame show they interviewed the coach, the gm and many players and the unified message is that the starters will sit a lot. They believe health is the top priority and are not buying the "you have to stay sharp" argument, even though Costas' presentation that it is a bad idea was pretty well-documented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazool Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 So do you think they will play 2 quarters, 1 quarter, a set of downs or just one snap? This quite possibly will have me pulling hairs out of my head this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 You will have all healthy starters in for at least the 1st. 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 In the past, I believe they have pulled Manning and other starters as quickly as after one or two drives. Like preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 They asked the GM a crafty question - what is your responsibility to the league (and FF) to play games competitively? He said they had no responsibility other than bringing a healthy team into the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 From John Oehser's Twitter: Jim Caldwell said plan to play starters v. Jax Thu doesn't extend beyond that. “That's all I'm going to deal with is this game coming up."16 minutes ago from web Colts coach Jim Caldwell: “The only thing that will deter playing time is health issues – whether or not a playuer is capable of playing." 18 minutes ago from web Colts will play starters at least to Game 14. Colts Jim Caldwell on Jaxe: "We're going to approach the 14th game exactly like we did 1-13." about 1 hour ago from web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 so do I roll with Addai? I'm thinking not- too risky in a playoff situation. I'm guessing we get a lot of Mike Hart in the 2nd half. BTW- the Vegas line opened at Colts -3, which to me is telling in and of itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym_rat Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Well I think in the championship game I really have to just roll the dice. I got Manning and Clark or Hasselsuck and Boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 In Wayne's case it won't matter, he's been a total FF turd lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I have Addai, and I think I'm going to sit him. But I do have better options. I just have a suspicion a lot of the Colts "valuable" guys don't play as much as normal. Especially in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 You gotta want it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazool Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 How is this not a hot topic around here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gym_rat Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 In my case 1 half of Manning and Clark will be better than a full game of hasselsuck and boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 In Wayne's case it won't matter, he's been a total FF turd lately. True, but the matchup looks like a good one for Wayne this week. What worries me is that he is still on the injury report with a foot injury. That could mean he plays one series and sits, even with the comments made about approaching week 15 just like they did week 14. They want to be healthy for the playoffs. Wayne apparently has an injury issue. Maybe that is why the likes of a D Bly was able to shut him down. I can see Wayne, Addai and Clark sitting early. I'd add Manning, but they don't have a backup for him. Painter? Not until the game is done. I think much of the Indy D line plays less than a half too. I think the rest of the WR's will play a lot, maybe even Baskett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 In my opinion, how much Manning plays will be affected by the health of the offensive line they put in front of him. His tackles have been banged up. I don't see him taking a ton of snaps behind back-up offensive linemen. I do think the Colts try to win this game Thursday, so I think we'll see a healthy dose of starters, unless it gets out of hand one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Indianapolis Colts rookie starting cornerback Jerraud Powers has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game at Jacksonville with a hamstring injury, team officials advised today in an injury report. Powers suffered the injury in the Colts’ 28-16 home victory Sunday over Denver. The rookie said it was just a slight strain, but the team has decided to play it safe. Coach Jim Caldwell and president Bill Polian have said some injured players would be rested now that the team (13-0) has secured the AFC No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the upcoming playoffs. The other players ruled out were not a surprise. Rookie running back Donald Brown (chest); safety Aaron Francisco (ankle); wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez (knee); and kicker Adam Vinatieri (right knee) have missed extensive time this season. Defensive ends Dwight Freeney (abdomen); and Robert Mathis (quadriceps); as well as left offensive tackle Charlie Johnson (foot) were listed as questionable, which means their playing status is 50-50. Each were reported as “did not participate” in practice the past two days. Also questionable is defensive tackle Eric Foster (back), who was a full-practice participant today. Twenty Colts, including quarterback Peyton Manning (glute), were considered probable, which means a 75 percent likelihood that they will play. from indystar.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I don't know about you guys, but based on how they've been talking about "health being the number one priority" and "it worked pretty well for us in the past" (even though it didn't,) I don't trust 'em. I still think all the big names are on the bench by halftime, regardless of score. No link, no sources, just my oversized gut making this call. Welcome to my bench, Mr. Addai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_22 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I've gotta play Addai or SJax. Looking at sitting Addai, but hoping like heck SJax Isn't too "tired" this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazool Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 I have Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark and Austin Collie on my team and I am wondering if they will sit now that they have clinched. They play Thursday night so the short rest really adds to my concerns about winning my first playoff game. Does anyone have any insight on this situation? 62.72 Total points......and yes, I started all 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Man, I have not clue what they do next week . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazool Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm leaning towards benching Manning and Clark. I can't see them playing past the 2nd quarter. But, then I think about the monster game Welker had against the Jets and wonder if Clark will do the same???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorttynaz Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think the Colts players really want this - regardless of what they or the coaches say. I think they play all out (just like they did tonight) these next 2 games.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenking Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 62.72 Total points......and yes, I started all 3 You should definitely start all 3 next week!! please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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