Will the Browns rest starters? (1 Viewer)

[GregR_2]

Wondering what, if any, news there is out of Cleveland about resting their starters. They are totally dependent on Tennessee. As I understand the playoff situation, the Browns are in if the Titans lose regardless of how the Browns do, and out if the Titans win. The only way a loss can hurt Cleveland is if the Browns lose while the Titans tie.

Anyone hear any comments from Romeo on his thoughts about resting starters? Have a league which despite multiple attempts by me to get the schedule changed, still plays a week 17 championship game, so this stuff will have a big impact on us.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

A bit early for info yet given that Tuesday was Christmas, but this will be an interesting thing to follow.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I would think they'd try to win the game. Nobody wants to back into the playoffs, and a losing streak is the wrong way to enter the post-season. I think a win would give them confidence if they make it, and something to build on if they don't. But that's just my speculation.

 

[jagbag]

I sure as hell hope they play. Lewis and Winslow owner.

 

[DinkinFlicka]

Well if there is a possibility that Tennessee ties and the Browns need a win, then the Browns are stupid not to play to win. Even if the possibility is very very small, it is still possible. They need to control what they can control before they start worrying about the playoffs. They can control getting the nod if Tennessee ties by winning against SF that is all. Unlikely? Yes. Impossible? No.

I think it's safe to say that the Browns will play to win and keep an eye on the TEN/IND game.

That being said the Tenn / Indy betting line looks like Tennessee is going to be facing Indy's reserves to a large extent. I think it's pretty fair to say that Indy's playoff position being set in stone means they will rest key players. If they don't they risk Jeff Fisher ordering hits on people. If I was the Titans and Peyton played, I'd just take a few late hits on him early in the game and make it very clear that Indy should rest their players. Sure it's nasty and dangerous, but they are the Tyrants. I'm not going to debate the ethics of it, but at least the threat of the strategy is on the table.

 

[eagles2007]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started.

rest them for what?

if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win.

seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason?

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[Jon_Moore]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started. rest them for what? if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win. seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason? WORSTPOSTEVAH

I guess we should nominate yours for nicest post of the year or most beneficial.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started. rest them for what? if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win. seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason? WORSTPOSTEVAH

This isn't even the worst thread on the first page right now.

 

[Bri]

The radio chatter I heard from NY was that Brandon Jacobs may rest some because he's banged up. It's just chatter, haven't heard much from the team. However, it makes some sense.

Game is "meaningless" to their team on paper but to be the team to ruin a perfect season will be the rememberred team if they did. With some long runs and especially good blocking on some plays, Bradshaw had a terrific week last week. It's somewhat reasonable(albeit just 1 game from Bradshaw) to think they could still do OK without Brandon so resting, letting him "heal up" would be wise for the playoffs.

Just chatter but I could agree with that line of thinking.

I figure the Browns, Giants, Colts, Cowboys, Packers, maybe Chargers too will be quite leery of playing their "banged up" players and them further getting hurt.

For FF, if your league is rolling in 17, I would not play a notably injured player on those teams.

 

[Assani Fisher]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started.

rest them for what?

if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win.

seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason?

WORST

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EVAH

I'm thinking that you don't understand the current AFC playoff scenario. But here I'll spell it out for you: Them winning does not put any more pressure on Tennessee. Tennessee would be in the exact same position regardless. The only possible meaning in the Cle/SF game is if Tennessee and Indy tie.

 

[Godsbrother]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started.

rest them for what?

if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win.

seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason?

WORST

POST

EVAH

I'm thinking that you don't understand the current AFC playoff scenario. But here I'll spell it out for you: Them winning does not put any more pressure on Tennessee. Tennessee would be in the exact same position regardless. The only possible meaning in the Cle/SF game is if Tennessee and Indy tie.

As another posted said, this is an unlikely scenario but it could happen. If it does and the Browns lose the 49ers game because they rested starters their going to look really stupid. Besides, the Browns really need to get a win after that debacle last week and a 10-win season would be huge. The franchise hasn't had a double digit win season since 1994 and even if they don't go to the playoffs that would mean a lot to the team and their fans.

 

[FUBAR]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started.

rest them for what?

if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win.

seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason?

WORST

POST

EVAH

I'm thinking that you don't understand the current AFC playoff scenario. But here I'll spell it out for you: Them winning does not put any more pressure on Tennessee. Tennessee would be in the exact same position regardless. The only possible meaning in the Cle/SF game is if Tennessee and Indy tie.

As another posted said, this is an unlikely scenario but it could happen. If it does and the Browns lose the 49ers game because they rested starters their going to look really stupid. Besides, the Browns really need to get a win after that debacle last week and a 10-win season would be huge. The franchise hasn't had a double digit win season since 1994 and even if they don't go to the playoffs that would mean a lot to the team and their fans.

here's your answer. The Browns will do everything they need to to win.

 

[KellysHeroes]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started. rest them for what? if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win. seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason? WORSTPOSTEVAH

wow... don't know if its the worst.... why is it that if "doesn't matter if Cle Wins or Lose" If Cle wins and Tenn wins they have the same record and Tenn goes in; if both lose they... they have the same record and Cle goes in. Whats the difference; is it based on a divisional record or something? Anyways... I would say that the Browns go out and win one... when was the last time they posted 10 wins... and who knows when they'll be able to do it again.

 

[Godsbrother]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started. rest them for what? if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win. seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason? WORSTPOSTEVAH

wow... don't know if its the worst.... why is it that if "doesn't matter if Cle Wins or Lose" If Cle wins and Tenn wins they have the same record and Tenn goes in; if both lose they... they have the same record and Cle goes in. Whats the difference; is it based on a divisional record or something?

If the Titans and Browns both win they will have the same overall record and the same conference record but the Titans will have the better record vs common opponents. and go to the playoffs. If the Titans lose then the Browns will get in, even if they lose as well, because they will have the better conference record.

 

[KellysHeroes]

If the Titans and Browns both win they will have the same overall record and the same conference record but the Titans will have the better record vs common opponents. and go to the playoffs. If the Titans lose then the Browns will get in, even if they lose as well, because they will have the better conference record.

Thank you... I still say the Browns go for the win... But I highly doubt the Titans lose to an Indy team that will be resting players.

 

[FUBAR]

i would like to nominate this for worst thread ever started. rest them for what? if they win, they at least put the pressure on tennessee to win. seriously, rest? for the long, tough offseason? WORSTPOSTEVAH

wow... don't know if its the worst.... why is it that if "doesn't matter if Cle Wins or Lose" If Cle wins and Tenn wins they have the same record and Tenn goes in; if both lose they... they have the same record and Cle goes in. Whats the difference; is it based on a divisional record or something?

If the Titans and Browns both win they will have the same overall record and the same conference record but the Titans will have the better record vs common opponents. and go to the playoffs. If the Titans lose then the Browns will get in, even if they lose as well, because they will have the better conference record.

which is exactly why the NFL needs to figure out if they want situations like this or if the teams should all play divisional or at least in-conference during week 17 to make this more interesting. There's no reason Cleveland couldn't play Cincinnati this week. Adjust the schedules so either everyone plays in conference, preferably division, or nobody does.

 

[BoltBacker]

which is exactly why the NFL needs to figure out if they want situations like this or if the teams should all play divisional or at least in-conference during week 17 to make this more interesting. There's no reason Cleveland couldn't play Cincinnati this week. Adjust the schedules so either everyone plays in conference, preferably division, or nobody does.

This is the only area where college football gets it right. They have most of their important rivalry games late in the season and have their interconference games at the start of the schedule. I can't figure out why the NFL doesn't do the same. Back when I used to commish a lot of leagues I'd always try to make the divisional games at the end of the year(when the bye's were over) because it always made for more exciting finishes.

 

[IronAge]

I doesn't make sense for them to "rest their starters", what would they be resting for the off season? They need to win , not rest anyone to lose, The Titans play at night, so I would imagine you bust your ### to win abd put the pressure on them to win. If they rest or change up qbs then they deserve to be on the outside looking in and prove they are quitters. That would be such an insult to their fans..

 

[GregR_2]

I doesn't make sense for them to "rest their starters", what would they be resting for the off season? They need to win , not rest anyone to lose, The Titans play at night, so I would imagine you bust your ### to win abd put the pressure on them to win. If they rest or change up qbs then they deserve to be on the outside looking in and prove they are quitters. That would be such an insult to their fans..

I don't think you understand the playoff scenarios if you think the Browns winning puts any pressure on the Titans to have to win. May want to read the thread first. The only thing it would do is force the Titans to not be able to play for a tie.

 

[AB in DC]

I doesn't make sense for them to "rest their starters", what would they be resting for the off season? They need to win ,

No, they don't.Try reading the actual thread next time.

 

[chris1969]

FWIW Romeo stated to the Cleveland press that Brady has been 1 play away all season and he's still 1 play away.

 

[The Gatekeeper]

FWIW Romeo stated to the Cleveland press that Brady has been 1 play away all season and he's still 1 play away.

I think he must be referring to him being ready in case of an injury to Anderson. What kind of confidence could that give Anderson to be yanked in the last game of the season should the Browns make it to the playoffs.

 

[stevegamer]

I uspsect that if the Titans lose before the Browns game is over, you get to see Brady Quinn & some reserves.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

If you can play you play. This is football not some wussy sport like baseball.

 

[FUBAR]

I uspsect that if the Titans lose before the Browns game is over, you get to see Brady Quinn & some reserves.

Hint: you may want to check http://www.nfl.com/scores before posting, or just your local TV guide, or something, anything.

 

[Angry Beavers]

Maybe he knows something we don't about time zones......

 

[BroadwayG]

 

[chris1969]

FWIW Romeo stated to the Cleveland press that Brady has been 1 play away all season and he's still 1 play away.

I think he must be referring to him being ready in case of an injury to Anderson. What kind of confidence could that give Anderson to be yanked in the last game of the season should the Browns make it to the playoffs.

That's exactly what he was inferring, "Don't expect Quinn unless DA gets injured."

 

[amnesiac]

they need to get some momentum going in case Tennesee loses.

also, i agree with the other posters who mentioned that 10 wins would be huge, even if they don't make the playoffs.

i'm going to the game this week, and i'll be there to cheer them on no matter what, cause this has been a heck of a season.