Hobbled Allen vs. "Fresh" Delaire?

[PntherPryd]

 

 

I respect Allen and understand completely why he is pushing to play.  But is it for the good of the team?  

Even if he is healthy we need pressure on Palmer and Delaire has shown he can do that in limited PT.

 

[rico6]

See you in the Super Bowl, Allen, Ealy and Delaire should be able to feast on Sunday.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

If Jared Allen's brain could be transplanted into Delaire's body Panthers would have the ultimate weapon.

[PntherPryd]

And I realize that Kony will get the start but watching Delaire not active week after week has been bothering me.  

I'm confident that if active you would see him with some healthy number of plays in the rotation.  This is the time of year when his speed off the edge could really make a difference.

 

[CRA]

got to be able to get to Palmer.  At 100% Allen hasn't been much of a pass rusher.

[Reynman]

good thinking...

Allen is better for the run...Arizona not known for their great running game.  Need someone to get after Palmer and I think the Fresh Prince Delaire may be needed!

[Toker Smurf]

I want Delaire but also because it means Kony is starting. If he ever wants to make a name for himself, busting out in the NFCCG would do it. He's younger and has less snaps this season, should be fresh and ready to go.

[PntherPryd]

will Rivera stick with the vet?  

 

is water wet?

 

only hope is that Allen realizes he can't go at full speed and takes himself out.

[Match.com]

I tweeted the ask panthers question yesterday. No retweets...lol

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Just now, CRA said:

got to be able to get to Palmer.  At 100% Allen hasn't been much of a pass rusher.

Allen has been pretty good at containment, but w/Palmer that shouldn't be much of an issue.

Hopefully Delaire gets some playtime this weekend.

[Kakarot]

Allen is Delaire's mentor. Time for mentee to cause havoc, while mentor rests up. We have got to get to Palmer Sunday

[TheWiz]

Sit Allen, let the young boys feast. 

We're not playing Russel Wilson so we dont have to worry about containment. Let delaire pin his ears back and rush the passer every play. Make it a game time decision.... 

I'm sure the Cards wont be looking at Ryan Delaire film. 

[VerticalThreat]

Is Allen at 80% better than Delaire at 100%? I don't know and that call is for the Panthers staff to make. I like that it might force their hand to have them both up. The one thing we truly need on Sunday is fresh legs rushing the passer and if having Allen and Delaire available on some key 3rd downs I'm all for it. Jared Allen is playing on heart and drive at this point. He will make a play on Sunday, might be THE PLAY. You can't make this stuff up and let's be honest, this whole season has been made for a storybook.

[PntherPryd]

58 minutes ago, carolina-chuck2 said:

Idc. If Allen wants to play let him play. Just don't start him. We need as much pass rushers as we can. Someone else can sit

If Allen is active than Delaire is liable to be inactive.

So, speed on the edge is not the only reason I would be in favor of seeing Allen sit this one out.  What if he gets in game mode and feels a twinge?  We would have his replacement in street clothes.