Should Cowboys consider resting some stars vs Dolphins

[RustyBourneHorse]

They'll be 1-15 if we take them too lightly.

Idk about that, but I hate overlooking teams. We should focus on dismantling them first, then go from there.

 

[Rayman70]

I would sit Cooper by half if we are up big...but that's it. We really need him at full go against teams like the Saints.

 

[McKDaddy]

If you've got a comfortable lead, I'm for sitting as many starters as you can no matter who the opponent is.

Subs need playing time so they are more prepared if needed later.

 

[remdak]

There's no way in hell Billy B. up in New England considers this approach. There's a reason why they've won multiple championships in the last 20 years while Dallas still hasn't managed to get beyond the 2nd round, and one of the reasons might be because they dismiss ideas like yours.

Yeah, Brady threw a TD pass with 2 minutes left in the game. They don't take their foot off the gas.

 

[Hook'em#11]

Don't rest anyone. Keep it going. Keep the hunger and intensity.

 

[G2]

Not a bad idea. We have guys playing through injury.

If we have a sizable lead, I'd pull those in need of rest and let the younger depth take snaps.

 

[blueblood70]

Miami looks like they’re headed to an 0-16 season. The line opened at 16 and quickly shot to 21. Totally unheard of in the NFL.

I understand we’ll probably start everyone but if anyone is nursing an injury this would be a great time to rest them and I’d seriously consider resting our starters if the game gets out of hand early.

NOT in the start but if you build abig lead, yes More Pollard, get Rush some work a few Olinmen etc.. now if they agree to trade Fitzpatrick to us at the end of the game we will promise their coach to pull all starter at the half and let them make it closer LOL

but seriously no game is a gimmee and we needed these 3 games to get our players who virtually had no PS or TC to round into shape..so NO no resting starters until after we dominate and build abig lead..

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

Get a giant lead, make sure they can't come back, then pull dak and zeke.

 

[MRV52]

Miami looks like they’re headed to an 0-16 season. The line opened at 16 and quickly shot to 21. Totally unheard of in the NFL.

I understand we’ll probably start everyone but if anyone is nursing an injury this would be a great time to rest them and I’d seriously consider resting our starters if the game gets out of hand early.

 

[CATCH17]

No but they don't need to run Zeke into the ground.

Pollard needs a heavy workload this week.

 

[Colombiacowboy]

This is as close to a sure win as I can recall in Cowboys history.

I’m going to go out on a limb and guarantee a win. Lol

Hence the saying " A fool and his money are soon parted."

 

[TheTruthIsOutThere]

Not until the W is well within hand.

 

[Jarv]

I'm flying out of Connecticut on Friday and paying close to Two grand for this game , airfare, and hotel! If they rest starters I'm gonna flip

Good thing, it will probably be blacked out here in CT!

 

[The Fonz]

you trying to be cute by resting the starters or taking the team lightly you end up losing the game

 

[G2]

What is more detrimental? Being a hero tough guy and putting up a 40-50 burger while you play guys that need to rest like Woods, Martin and Gallup only to make it worse?

The good news is the staff will rest who needs it.

 

[droopdog7]

You mean to give the dolphins a better chance to win the game?

 

[Reverend Conehead]

If we’re leading like 30-0 for example we should continue to leave our starters out there with risk for injury ?
Why??

If we have a commanding lead in the 4th quarter, I'm fine with putting in some backups. But that's a big IF. Even if Miami's not looking good so far, this is the NFL and you never know what will happen.

 

[GMO415]

Hell no. I wouldn't be surprised if they jump up and play us tight

 

[risco]

Miami looks like they’re headed to an 0-16 season. The line opened at 16 and quickly shot to 21. Totally unheard of in the NFL.

I understand we’ll probably start everyone but if anyone is nursing an injury this would be a great time to rest them and I’d seriously consider resting our starters if the game gets out of hand early.

What! They can do that after the other team stops playing.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Only in the second half if we have a big enough lead.