PromoTheRobot Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 (edited) If the Steelers win today (already up 10-0) does it take away any incentive from the Jags to beating the Titans? (Someone please let me know if that's correct.) So if next week's game is that meaningless, would Doug Marrone tank a game in order to keep the Bills from the playoffs? The only reason I can imagine he wouldn't is it would negatively affect his W/L record. Edited December 25, 2017 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: If the Steelers win today (already up 10-0) does it take away any incentive from the Jags to beating the Titans? (Someone please let me know if that's correct.) So if next week's gage is that meaningless, would Doug Marrone tank a game in order to keep the Bills from the playoffs? The only reason I can imagine he wouldn't is it would negatively affect his W/L record. Tank? No. Rest starters? Possibly. I'm sure Doug would rather win this game and not see his team limp into the post season on a 2 game losing streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 No way. They are the Jags, not the Patriots. losing two in a row is not a good idea heading into the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I doubt he is thinking about the Bills at all when making such a decision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Coughlan was never one to let the Giants take the final Sunday off in these types of games, so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Coughlin never rested his starters. Said that he told them to play during the year, why stop now? I think that will remain the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said: Coughlin never rested his starters. Said that he told them to play during the year, why stop now? I think that will remain the case. Maybe he'll claim credit for getting the Bills into the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, KelsaysLunchbox said: Tank? No. Rest starters? Possibly. I'm sure Doug would rather win this game and not see his team limp into the post season on a 2 game losing streak. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 24 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: If the Steelers win today (already up 10-0) does it take away any incentive from the Jags to beating the Titans? (Someone please let me know if that's correct.) So if next week's game is that meaningless, would Doug Marrone tank a game in order to keep the Bills from the playoffs? The only reason I can imagine he wouldn't is it would negatively affect his W/L record. I don't think Marrone has anything against the Bills. I think that he took advantage of a loop hole in his contract and it worked out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I could see Bortles only playing 1-2 quarters. They can’t afford to lose him. And that would probably be enough to alter the outcome of that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 11 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said: Coughlin never rested his starters. Said that he told them to play during the year, why stop now? I think that will remain the case. This. They will play. Coughlin and Marrone are not "ease up" types. I think the Jags beat the Titans.... it is the Raiders or the Bengals we need to pull off the upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: This. They will play. Coughlin and Marrone are not "ease up" types. I think the Jags beat the Titans.... it is the Raiders or the Bengals we need to pull off the upset. The Bengals game is THE game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Maybe he'll claim credit for getting the Bills into the playoffs? It would be quite saintly of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 49 minutes ago, Billznut said: I could see Bortles only playing 1-2 quarters. They can’t afford to lose him. And that would probably be enough to alter the outcome of that game. That may help our chances. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Backups play harder, everyone is trying to make an impression and earn next year's gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I think Marrone is going to rest his guys. The Titans led by Mularkey will pull a repeat of 2004 & lose a gimme game to backups. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreigner Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Revenge comes in all forms, including football and the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: If the Steelers win today (already up 10-0) does it take away any incentive from the Jags to beating the Titans? (Someone please let me know if that's correct.) So if next week's game is that meaningless, would Doug Marrone tank a game in order to keep the Bills from the playoffs? The only reason I can imagine he wouldn't is it would negatively affect his W/L record. Indeed he would and indeed he will. Bet. Douggie gets the last laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Is the No. 3 locked in or can KC get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 They should be looking for a better showing heading into the playoffs after taking a beat down in Santa Clara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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