cantstop1999
Footballguy
i can't decide.
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Are you really benching pitt/clev guys ? (1 Viewer)
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Angry Beavers
Footballguy
FWIW, it is pretty calm here now in Cleveburg. I know that they are calling for nasty weather later today, but it is drying out from yesterday's rain right now.
cantstop1999
Footballguy
i know but it looks like after 1 or 2 it will get real bad fast.
Cantonese32
Footballguy
I voted no....only because there wasn't an "Oh Hell No!!" option.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Winslow or bust.
cantstop1999
Footballguy
wow viewed 76 times but 8 votes come on guys how hard is it to vote?
Plaid Boxer
Footballguy
Don't have PIT/CLE guys and just curious?
packersfan
Footballguy
Giving strong consideration to sitting Roethlisberger.
Thinking right now that I will sit Big Ben in favor of Warner. Not thrilled this week about it, wanted BB against that Cleveland D. I will finalize sometime around 3:30 though after looking at weather patterns. Will be starting Winslow though and may have no choice to start Edwards as I lost Colston this week.
Same here, for Kitna. Holmes for Megaton. As a Detroit homer, Im very worried.
beto
Footballguy
Same here.
Haven't made a decision yet?
packersfan
Footballguy
For what it's worth, Charles Woodson is hurt and is questionable to play. I think Kitna could have a decent day throwing against the Packers. I don't see Smith doing much on the ground.
JMJ
Footballguy
Not sitting Winslow (even in wind I like him better than a WW TE), not sitting Ward out of necessity (2 of my other WRs on that team are Andre J and Derrick Mason who are both PPD, so Ward starts opposite Coles), but I did drop Dawson and pick up Carney from the NYG since he'll be kicking in a dome.
I doubt they try long FGs in 30+ mph winds.
I doubt they try long FGs in 30+ mph winds.
The Man with the Plan
Footballguy
Bench Willie Parker when he's playing against that sorry run D? No way.
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packersfan
Footballguy
Yea, I'm clearly in the undecided category right now. I can wait this out until the later games if I have to but I'm hoping for a miracle and some good weather news to come out of Cleveland because I hate the idea of sitting Roethlisberger against a sorry Cleveland defense.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Thinking of sitting Edwards for Bowe.
I combined my leagues.
Holmes for Bowe, not Megatron. Kitna = 17 of 37 187yds 1 TD 3 picks. And I m really hoping for that TD. 
There it is
Footballguy
Me too Just took him out.
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
I would bench BigBen but my other option is Bulger and Im not making that move
packersfan
Footballguy
I won't reveal the projection but based on FBG's final projections of the week, they are strongly advocating starting Roethlisberger.
All rb's should have a good day.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
Yes. Benching Edwards for Patten (I have Brees)
packersfan
Footballguy
I think Parker has a great day; I'd start Lewis but I don't think he'll be great against the Steelers.I was surprised by the projection for Roethlisberger. Either FBG thinks he'll overcome the weather issues or they aren't taking them into consideration at all.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
I just looked at this myself but honestly, John Clayton just said that Big Ben is more hurt than the Steelers want to let on. Combine that with the projected wind and rain and you have to ask yourself is it worth the gamble to play him when you have a decent second option? I can't believe these projections are holding steady given the info we are getting right now.I slso don't have the luxury of putting someone in at 4:00pm. My lineup has to be set at 1.
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cubbie5150
Footballguy
Seriously contemplating sitting Santonio & taking my chances w/ Vincent Jackson in what MIGHT be a shootout in Denver...
--possibly horrid weather in Clev as noted
--Ben w/ a bum shoulder
--Pitt will run, run, run b/c of the aforementioned, plus, they are a run-first team anyway
--Hines Ward still appears to be Ben's favored target
I was high on Santonio coming into the season, and I still think he'll have a nice year, but I think too many things are going against him this particular week. Brighter days ahead for him.
--possibly horrid weather in Clev as noted
--Ben w/ a bum shoulder
--Pitt will run, run, run b/c of the aforementioned, plus, they are a run-first team anyway
--Hines Ward still appears to be Ben's favored target
I was high on Santonio coming into the season, and I still think he'll have a nice year, but I think too many things are going against him this particular week. Brighter days ahead for him.
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packersfan
Footballguy
I think if you have to make a decision before the early games, you have to sit Roethlisberger or Anderson if you have a decent QB2. I don't think it's worth the risk to hope the weather magically improves when all indications are it's going to be ugly tonight.
Those in start-2 QB leagues face a MUCH more difficult decision, however. Chances are you don't have another QB as good as Roethlisberger or Anderson or there isn't one as good on the WW.
Those in start-2 QB leagues face a MUCH more difficult decision, however. Chances are you don't have another QB as good as Roethlisberger or Anderson or there isn't one as good on the WW.
Jim Otto
Footballguy
I think you are prolly joking since there only about 10 other threads on the subject but...Cleveland Weather - hour by hour - weather.com
ChuckLiddell
Footballguy
Without looking back at game logs from last year, I think I remember Ben having a HUGE day in a horrible rain storm last year. I think he threw for 5 TDs. He played college ball in Ohio, and now plays in Pitt. This guy can play in bad weather. The Miami game didnt count IMO - the field conditions were the issue in that game moresoe than the rain. He stays in my lineup this week.
Irish
Footballguy
20-25 mph winds with isolated rain.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Well, I had already pulled Holmes for Cotchery but that's practically a wash anyway (no pun inteneded). I just put Warner in for Ben. I know I'll be sick if Ben has a big night but how can you play him with weather and injury concerns when you have a capable backup?
TidesofWar
Footballguy
I am playing Ben and hoping he scores on a QB sneak
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
THinking about doing this, too.
