richNjoisy Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Contrary to earlier reports, John Clayton reported a few minutes ago that the Dolts will sit their two starting CB's. LB Morris and starting guard. He also stated, "Conventional wisdom states that the Colts will only play Manning for 1/2" Hopefully, Clayton has he head up his butt still, that's what he reported. -RnJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Contrary to earlier reports, John Clayton reported a few minutes ago that the Dolts will sit their two starting CB's. LB Morris and starting guard. He also stated, "Conventional wisdom states that the Colts will only play Manning for 1/2" Hopefully, Clayton has he head up his butt still, that's what he reported. -RnJ 183125[/snapback] That would explain the lines then. Great our fate is in Mike Martz's hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 just waiting for someone to say "i hope they start all their top guys! I wouldn't want denver to play the backups and help us 'back' our way into the playoffs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Not unexpected and not the end of the world. I could care less about the guard. They can plug-and-play anyone there. As for the defensive players, they're nothing to write home about, and defense was their liability anyway. As long as the D-line is intact for a half, that's all I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 just waiting for someone to say "i hope they start all their top guys! I wouldn't want denver to play the backups and help us 'back' our way into the playoffs" 183139[/snapback] Chickenshits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I heard Claton this morning saying that teams like the Colts, Steelers and Falcons will follow Andy Reid's blue print and rest their starters this week. What John? Losing in the playoffs before reaching the Superbowl? Nice blue print. Clayton pulls this stuff out of his @ss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richNjoisy Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 I am going to remember this one - If Clayton gets this wrong The reason I posted this with the "Contrary to earlier reports..." Dungy stated yesterday and this morning - and several players (including Manning last night at halftime) said the same - that the Colts would play this game to win with all their starters going for the entire game. The only addendum was "If we have a huge lead we may sit some players" That is not at all what Clayton is reporting. We shall see. -RnJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I heard Claton this morning saying that teams like the Colts, Steelers and Falcons will follow Andy Reid's blue print and rest their starters this week. What John? Losing in the playoffs before reaching the Superbowl? Nice blue print. Clayton pulls this stuff out of his @ss. I agree. That was less a "blueprint" than an embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Mort says the opposite on ESPN Insider: Dungy's son Eric tried to talk him into sitting players, but Dungy said that's not the way Chuck Noll would do it. They're playing unless something happens during the game to make him rethink things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Mort says the opposite on ESPN Insider:Dungy's son Eric tried to talk him into sitting players, but Dungy said that's not the way Chuck Noll would do it. They're playing unless something happens during the game to make him rethink things. 183161[/snapback] I hope he's right. Please. Please. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJaimie Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I am going to remember this one - If Clayton gets this wrong The reason I posted this with the "Contrary to earlier reports..." Dungy stated yesterday and this morning - and several players (including Manning last night at halftime) said the same - that the Colts would play this game to win with all their starters going for the entire game. The only addendum was "If we have a huge lead we may sit some players" That is not at all what Clayton is reporting. We shall see. -RnJ 183153[/snapback] Dungy's a class act. I don't see him lying so blatantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 There is no doubt in my brilliant football mind that teams who clinched have nothing to play for and will rest their starters. Why is that so hard to accept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 There is no doubt in my brilliant football mind that teams who clinched have nothing to play for and will rest their starters. Why is that so hard to accept? 183172[/snapback] Because. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 There is no doubt in my brilliant football mind that teams who clinched have nothing to play for and will rest their starters. Why is that so hard to accept? The Colts in 1999. The Bucs in 2001. The Broncos last year. Those who do not study history... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Those who do not study history... 183200[/snapback] ...are doomed to be taught it at TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 ...are doomed to be taught it at TBD. Ah, I see you've been studying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninMinn. Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 The Colts in 1999. The Bucs in 2001. The Broncos last year. Those who do not study history... 183200[/snapback] But this year is different. The Blueprint is in. History can be old fashioned too. New football mentality out there ask Wicky and the guy who took a down off last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Ah, I see you've been studying! 183205[/snapback] When there's nothing left to learn about anything, kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I do not think Clayton likes the Bills, I really dont. He always has his head stuck up Minnesota and Seatle's a$$, I know he lives in $eattle, but who cares about those frauds already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Contrary to earlier reports, John Clayton reported a few minutes ago that the Dolts will sit their two starting CB's. LB Morris and starting guard. He also stated, "Conventional wisdom states that the Colts will only play Manning for 1/2" Hopefully, Clayton has he head up his butt still, that's what he reported. -RnJ 183125[/snapback] I know we want the Bills to make the playoffs, but what is the obsession with reporting whether or not the Colts might play their starters? Starters or no starters, the Colts have NOTHING to play for, the starter issue is irrelevant. The odds are greatly against them beating a hungry Denver team(see Rams/Eagles last night). Let's not build our hopes up for that scenario. The best shot is still to beat Pitt/Jets lose at Rams, where the Rams actually have something to play for even if they are a lesser team than the Jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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