We really need our key players, this week.. - The Orange Mane

Broncos4tw · 12-09-2008, 03:47 PM

Shanny.. the time for caution is over. Players that you are being "very careful" with, well... it's time to throw caution to the wind, and let them play. We need them for this upcoming game. Do we need this game? Not technically. But we do need it emotionally. If this team really wants any serious shot at the playoffs this year, they need to continue their hot streak on the road against good teams. This one climbed to the top of their division, and is rated 6 or so on power rankings. Winning this one would go a long way to building confidence towards the end of seasons and playoff run.

On another note, if we do wrap it up this week, I Hope we do NOT rest our players for two weeks. I hope they play all of the next game, and at least half of the last one. I don't want another Jaguars situation.

I know we need to be careful, but c'mon, it's the NFL. Who was that player that had the tip of his finger cut off so he could play the next week? What happened to players playing with broken bones, heavily wrapped up? No more coddling. Time to play.

Inkana7 · 12-09-2008, 03:48 PM

Ronnie Lott was the 9 fingered guy.

ludo21 · 12-09-2008, 03:57 PM

This is a big game no doubt, but if DJ and Champ are not ready (Ill call "ready" 90%) then sit em.

They are key to the PLAYOFFS, not Week 15.

go_broncos · 12-09-2008, 04:24 PM

What happened to Stokley

I hope he plays..

Ambiguous · 12-09-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludo21

This is a big game no doubt, but if DJ and Champ are not ready (Ill call "ready" 90%) then sit em.

They are key to the PLAYOFFS, not Week 15.

We haven't made the playoffs yet.

And I still think we will go if we lose this game, and lose, but I want the team fired up. If we can win this game there is no reason we can't win in the playoffs, this will be a HUGE morale builder if we can pull it off. Think the Giants playing the Pats Week 17 last year - they didn't win but they brought it to them and played with a chip on their shoulder all the way through the playoffs and Super Bowl.

broncofan7 · 12-09-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by go_broncos

What happened to Stokley

I hope he plays..

Bruised heel--he should be ready. We need to bring our big boy pants this week--Like we did in the ATL a few weeks ago.

BroncoMan4ever · 12-09-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

Ronnie Lott was the 9 fingered guy.

i know about the 9 finger thing, but did he really bite the finger off to get back into the game?

worm · 12-09-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

i know about the 9 finger thing, but did he really bite the finger off to get back into the game?

Joking, right?

I heard the urban legend that he was the one that scheduled surgery, not because of medical reasons...but because the finger was in the way.

SonOfLe-loLang · 12-09-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by worm

Joking, right?

I heard the urban legend that he was the one that scheduled surgery, not because of medical reasons...but because the finger was in the way.

Didnt they amputate during the game so he could go back in or something?

Hogan11 · 12-09-2008, 06:17 PM

Carolina looked really good last night...Is it critical to have all hands on deck for them at this point? If they do wrap this week, they can sit them then

cutthemdown · 12-09-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

Ronnie Lott was the 9 fingered guy.

they only cut off the tip, a mere flesh wound.

Hamrob · 12-09-2008, 07:30 PM

This is going to be a huge game. Carolina is playing for home field advantage and is definitely a top 5 team right now.

If we beat them on the road...we will be very confident about winning on the road in the playoffs...if we lose...we'll wonder about just how good we really are. We'd be 8-6...and very much average.

If we lose, we will most likely still win the division the very next week...because we shoudl beat the Bills at home and the Chargers will have a very tough time on the road against the Bucs.

Should be interesting. But, this is a HUGE game!

Fusionfrontman · 12-09-2008, 08:58 PM

I think it is a very big game...and Ronnie lott is freaking tougher than (insert tough noun here).
Selvin needs to get his ass out there. Gonna have to work hard these next 3 weeks if we still wants 2k for the season..

Atwater His Ass · 12-09-2008, 09:12 PM

You only play guys if they are healthy.

broncofan2438 · 12-09-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambiguous

We haven't made the playoffs yet.

And I still think we will go if we lose this game, and lose, but I want the team fired up. If we can win this game there is no reason we can't win in the playoffs, this will be a HUGE morale builder if we can pull it off. Think the Giants playing the Pats Week 17 last year - they didn't win but they brought it to them and played with a chip on their shoulder all the way through the playoffs and Super Bowl.

Exactly, its a little scary that so many people are calling out the playoffs already. There is still 3 games left and if SD plays like they did last thurs the rest of the way.........

bap454 · 12-09-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusionfrontman

I think it is a very big game...and Ronnie lott is freaking tougher than (insert tough noun here).
Selvin needs to get his ass out there. Gonna have to work hard these next 3 weeks if we still wants 2k for the season..

!! I almost forgot about that. Thats some funny **** there my friend.

12-09-2008, 03:47 PM	#1
Broncos4tw Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,458	We really need our key players, this week.. Shanny.. the time for caution is over. Players that you are being "very careful" with, well... it's time to throw caution to the wind, and let them play. We need them for this upcoming game. Do we need this game? Not technically. But we do need it emotionally. If this team really wants any serious shot at the playoffs this year, they need to continue their hot streak on the road against good teams. This one climbed to the top of their division, and is rated 6 or so on power rankings. Winning this one would go a long way to building confidence towards the end of seasons and playoff run. On another note, if we do wrap it up this week, I Hope we do NOT rest our players for two weeks. I hope they play all of the next game, and at least half of the last one. I don't want another Jaguars situation. I know we need to be careful, but c'mon, it's the NFL. Who was that player that had the tip of his finger cut off so he could play the next week? What happened to players playing with broken bones, heavily wrapped up? No more coddling. Time to play.

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12-09-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
Inkana7 Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,232 Adopt-a-Bronco: Derek Wolfe	Ronnie Lott was the 9 fingered guy.

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ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,915 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	This is a big game no doubt, but if DJ and Champ are not ready (Ill call "ready" 90%) then sit em. They are key to the PLAYOFFS, not Week 15.

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go_broncos Ring of Famer **** you Bill Vinovich Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,220 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	What happened to Stokley I hope he plays..

12-09-2008, 06:17 PM	#10
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Carolina looked really good last night...Is it critical to have all hands on deck for them at this point? If they do wrap this week, they can sit them then

12-09-2008, 07:30 PM	#12
Hamrob All-American! All-American! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 4,747 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	This is going to be a huge game. Carolina is playing for home field advantage and is definitely a top 5 team right now. If we beat them on the road...we will be very confident about winning on the road in the playoffs...if we lose...we'll wonder about just how good we really are. We'd be 8-6...and very much average. If we lose, we will most likely still win the division the very next week...because we shoudl beat the Bills at home and the Chargers will have a very tough time on the road against the Bucs. Should be interesting. But, this is a HUGE game!

12-09-2008, 08:58 PM	#13
Fusionfrontman Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 996	I think it is a very big game...and Ronnie lott is freaking tougher than (insert tough noun here). Selvin needs to get his ass out there. Gonna have to work hard these next 3 weeks if we still wants 2k for the season..

12-09-2008, 09:12 PM	#14
Atwater His Ass Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,362 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	You only play guys if they are healthy.