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Games that don't really mean anything....rest starters, invent injuries to use as an excuse, don't play to win, don't show anything, etc....I admit that I did the same thing from time to time when I was coaching, but I didn't like it...I always felt like we lost momentum, our edge, our hunger....I don't like it, but I understand it's a neccessary evil...Don't confuse this with tanking, that's a different story.
I'm gonna watch tomorrow and hope to see some of our backup players step up, those guys don't have guaranteed contracts and will play hard.....they need to put some good film out there for next year.
 
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Ah man Garrett went all out for these type games haha. I actually like them cause I like the team building aspect of football, and will probably get upset if they play some journeyman over a rookie.
 
Blake said:
It's basically just pre-season. Might as well have Laufenberg doing the commentary.
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I see it that way too, but we also need to get in sync heading into the playoffs....that's why I have an issue with it.
 
I hate it. But we needed 17 games.

Im sure teams will play their guys because it makes the league look bad if they don’t.
 
lukin2006 said:
The nfl is so stupid…they add a 17th game and a wasted weekend. But the fans who bought tickets for this weekend are not to bright…
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The last weekend, whether it be the 17th game, or the 16th is usually a wasted game for most of the teams. Teams that have locked up their playoff spot, or locked up the division, or are already eliminated have little to play for.

The fact that another game was added really doesn't change much...
 
Ranching said:
Games that don't really mean anything....rest starters, invent injuries to use as an excuse, don't play to win, don't show anything, etc....I admit that I did the same thing from time to time when I was coaching, but I didn't like it...I always felt like we lost momentum, our edge, our hunger....I don't like it, but I understand it's a neccessary evil...Don't confuse this with tanking, that's a different story.
I'm gonna watch tomorrow and hope to see some of our backup players step up, those guys don't have guaranteed contracts and will play hard.....they need to put some good film out there for next year.
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For players testing positive not sure the team itself has any say in it. Testing is ran by the league and they give the results of the test not the team itself
 
Doomsday101 said:
For players testing positive not sure the team itself has any say in it. Testing is ran by the league and they give the results of the test not the team itself
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Yeah, that's a different story...
 
Ranching said:
Games that don't really mean anything....rest starters, invent injuries to use as an excuse, don't play to win, don't show anything, etc....I admit that I did the same thing from time to time when I was coaching, but I didn't like it...I always felt like we lost momentum, our edge, our hunger....I don't like it, but I understand it's a neccessary evil...Don't confuse this with tanking, that's a different story.
I'm gonna a watch tomorrow and hope to see some of our backup players step up, those guys don't have guaranteed contracts and will play hard.....they need to put some good film out there for next year.
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First, on a consideration basis where they are right now, watch the first two series at the lines on both sides of the ball. Don't even follow the ball. That will tell one just exactly where Dallas is for that game. Philadelphia or not...

The average time for Dak Prescott, has been about a consistent 2 seconds. That tears apart down field advantages. Add a second to that and give Dak 3 full seconds and 10-15 yard patterns start to open up.

That isn't as simple as Dak watching for where the linebacker is going to blitz. To defeat the blitz and constant pressure that Dak is currently receiving, he has to be given more time.

This could happen with successful man on man. But there are ways to add more time to the flow of things.

A strong tool is the screen. The running back fills in where the linebacker is blitzing. From the shotgun, Dak has enough time to dump it to the running back. Two linemen cut off the defending linebacker or secondary. A missed tackle and the running back breaks a long gain, but not a one or two yard affair.

Two linemen turn around and cut off flow from the blitzers back to the ball.

Many of today's linemen are just as fast as ball carriers around the line of scrimmage...large and all.

This being completed successfully will generally add about the needed second of time. A few deeper passes then coming open allows to really get creative and a rhythm can develop.

Two series, and if not successful, the team better start the adjustments then!

Let''s go Cowboys! Do the Eagles...and watching the line play for two series works for any level of play.
 
Ranching said:
Yeah, that's a different story...
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True then we also have injuries that are very much public, we have known Zeke has been dealing with a knee issue this season and Pollard with the plantar fasciitis issue. Will they play and if so how much? I think there is a fine line on this that other teams are also discussing including GB who have said starters will play who have nothing to play for since #1 seed is a lock. NFL players are creatures of habit and teams will do what they can to keep the same routine in place. Guys may not play long in the game but I think we will see other playoff teams playing starter to open the game.
 
I'll be watching :flagwave: and I'll be drinking :confused: not sure what the approach should be for the team. At this point I feel the coaches should approach it as a doctor would a patient. Is the blood pressure strong, are the reflexes and breathing normal, are the pupils reactive, are the x-rays negative. If so, maybe the coach would see fit to dial it back a bit. If not, it's up to him to come up with the right prescription to have this team ready for the playoffs.

In any case I will hope for a crisp injury free game. Winning and making the eagles look foolish in the process would be a nice bonus :)

Go Cowboys! :flagwave:
 
Ranching said:
Games that don't really mean anything....rest starters, invent injuries to use as an excuse, don't play to win, don't show anything, etc....I admit that I did the same thing from time to time when I was coaching, but I didn't like it...I always felt like we lost momentum, our edge, our hunger....I don't like it, but I understand it's a neccessary evil...Don't confuse this with tanking, that's a different story.
I'm gonna watch tomorrow and hope to see some of our backup players step up, those guys don't have guaranteed contracts and will play hard.....they need to put some good film out there for next year.
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Really a hard call here. Let starters play a quarter or half to keep sharp and risk an injury? Don't play them at all and risk a slow start next week? If we had gotten a bye, the decision would be even more difficult. I don't envy coaches making these decisions.
 
Ranching said:
Games that don't really mean anything....rest starters, invent injuries to use as an excuse, don't play to win, don't show anything, etc....I admit that I did the same thing from time to time when I was coaching, but I didn't like it...I always felt like we lost momentum, our edge, our hunger....I don't like it, but I understand it's a neccessary evil...Don't confuse this with tanking, that's a different story.
I'm gonna watch tomorrow and hope to see some of our backup players step up, those guys don't have guaranteed contracts and will play hard.....they need to put some good film out there for next year.
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I want to see or would like to see Dak come out and sling it around. Throw some passes deeper and get some game speed experience in getting back on track. He was throwing some deep sideline touch passes earlier this year. Hit Lamb and Cooper for some quick TDs. Want him to see that one on one and put it up.. work on the run game. Winning or losing keep running it about 30+ times. I bet even with our backups we will get over 100 yards if you easy. Stick with it..

But get Dak out around half time or earlier..
 
This game has seeding implications and it's not as unlikely as people would have you believe.

LA Rams are playing the 49ers and Arizona is paying Seattle. The both lose and we win then we're the 3 seed.

Rams already dropped one to San Fran this year. AZI recently lost to Detroit.
 
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