The Cowboys should rest their starters

Motorola

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That’s not how this works.

We play well against a resting eagles team. Then we still end up with the 4th seed.

We lose next week, Eagles win.
PHL will go all out to win, for if they do that, and SF loses to LAR, then the Eagles get the 6th seed.
 

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They should have rested them last week too. It is what it is, they have to beat GB, the Rams or Bucs with no running game.
 

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PHL will go all out to win, for if they do that, and SF loses to LAR, then the Eagles get the 6th seed.

Dallas can still get 2nd seed, why would they rest? I think they should because home field is meaningless to the Cowboys, but I doubt they share my opinion.

The Cowboys will get plenty of rest when they lose in the divisional round. I think they'll win wildcard week. Then have one of those games where their opponents D is so good for 3 quarters and the Cowboys can't do anything. Then try and mount a comeback at the end. Typical of this offense since 2019.
 

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It makes no sense whatsoever to try and win this game. Rest the starters. Work your *** off next week in preparation. Come out refreshed, and determined. Long season made even longer by the extra game and Covid.
haha a team that isn't even hot, isn't click on any cylinder, you want them to rest lol. 1 and done with Coach @cwbyfan72

also seeding is still in play, but lets just lay down and die, regroup next year
 

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They'll play the starters for a quarter or so like last game lol
 

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Never end the game on a missed shot. McCarthy is probably thinking never end the season on a flop. He’ll have them come out just to go into the playoffs with some type of momentum.
In Dallas momentum is an illusion.
Going into the Cards game what momentum was gained from a 4 game winning streak and a 56 - 14 trashing of the WFT the previous week?
 

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I agree. 1 key injury could ruin everything and it’s stupid we have 17 games now anyways.

Playing the starters is moronic I think. Risking them when you don’t have to.
I key injury could happen and does happen every week just ask Gallup. Oh and we didn't need that game Sunday either since we are already in the dance. Don't you believe we need a little mojo going into the playoffs and I'm not just talking about the players right? Coaches need work too.
 

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I key injury could happen and does happen every week just ask Gallup. Oh and we didn't need that game Sunday either since we are already in the dance. Don't you believe we need a little mojo going into the playoffs and I'm not just talking about the players right? Coaches need work too.

We did need the Cardinals game for seeding.

No, I don’t believe beating the Eagles does anything for this team.

We had all the momentum in the world going into the AZ game and it did not matter.
 

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It makes no sense whatsoever to try and win this game. Rest the starters. Work your *** off next week in preparation. Come out refreshed, and determined. Long season made even longer by the extra game and Covid.

well some, yes but you need to come out and establish something, treat it like a 3rd Preseason game against an opponent you play game 1..
so vanilla, the offense has a plan for snaps. specific plays, and work on what you feel has been an isue.in this case i bring all 4 Running backs and come ot and make the starting OL and Moore RUN THE DAMN BALL until they are gasping for air and so tired of running the ball and finally get some rhythm in the run game, that they can pull the starters that need some rest.

im using n this as practice game to work on those deficiency's and for the sure the defense needs a redo on chasing a mobile qb and stopping a run game that the eagles will bring. make them chase chickens. No breaks as punishment for last game.
they should be mad and motivated to play and i want to see that for a half..
 

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" Resting " players runs the risk of lowering the standard and the taking pedal off the medal playing mode.

And that plays into and adds to the flat, lackluster offensive mode that we already are in.
Instead of saying if we manage a big score win (ala Washington 56-14 blowout win) ... then that leads to pulling key players early in the game.

And it's not just fans,... certain coaches and teams around the league over the years, plays into safe-keeping, playing not to get hurt and just choosing to click the light switch.
While some coaches want their team continue with momentum, with a high level playing mode and rolling into the playoffs ...

But i've seen how safe keep going into the playoffs works out and how it backfires at times.
 

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You want to play the 49ers or the Cards?

If you truly believe your team is a legit SB contender, you would not be concerned about what team you want to play in the playoffs. ..

you don't need to fear them... those teams need to be fearing you .
 

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If you truly believe your team is a legit SB contender, you would not be concerned about what team you want to play in the playoffs. ..

you don't need to fear them... those teams need to be fearing you .
All true but this the Dallas Cowboys. 25 years of nothing in the playoffs. Path of least resistance is a good option.
 

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I want to beat the Eagles by at least one point. I do not want a friggin 40 burger type blowout of them. This coaching staff does not have the fortitude to reign in the players to get them to focus properly on the following game. Just win it and have some mo going into the tournament and one point more than them does the trick.
 

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There is so much parody in the NFL now. The healthiest team in the tournament will be the deciding factor. We don’t have the depth to afford another key injury. Play the starters for a series or too, and get out of dodge.
 

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We only dress 48 players so how you gonna rest them? Starters are going to have to play
 

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Meh I would rest Diggs and Parsons if they wanted to rest. Maybe Zack Martin. Everyone else needs to go out and try to learn to play better. We are not good enough to be thinking about rest.
 
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