Hobbled Allen vs. "Fresh" Delaire?

[MrBubba]

The problem is that Allen might seem fine, but come fourth quarter have problems.  If you don't make Delaire active then you have real problems.  Make both active and you must sit someone else, and risk being short handed elsewhere

[Sam Mills Fan]

Since Palmer will throw 50+ times, I'm surprised at the lack of Mario Addison talk in this thread. You'll be seeing a lot more of him, not Delaire.

[Khyber53]

1 hour ago, PntherPryd said:

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.

 

I'd love for Delaire to live up to your expectations. However... I've got to side with the coach that got the team to 16-1 when he says that Delaire doesn't get a uniform yet. Maybe this weekend he will, maybe this weekend he won't. If he does, I hope he plays well enough for it to never be a question again. If he doesn't suit up, I can only guess that what the coaching staff has seen doesn't put him above some other players filling needed roles.

Rivera's got this.

[Davidson Deac II]

Don't underestimate Allen's impact against Seattle.   He made several big plays in that game.  Just not the kind that make the highlights, or show up in stats. 

[panthers55]

The whole "either or" debate isnt really the issue people are making it out to be.  The concern is not having Delaire active so he could contribute.  Against the Cardinals we will be rotating guys in to keep them fresh.  Rushing the passer every down is exhausting for DEs. So the question will be who is doing the best job on Sunday doing what we need them to do.  Whoever that is will get the majority of the snaps.  Problem solved...... 

[Paa Langfart]

Reading RR s remarks I doubt Allen plays on Sunday.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

3 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

The whole "either or" debate isnt really the issue people are making it out to be.  The concern is not having Delaire active so he could contribute.  Against the Cardinals we will be rotating guys in to keep them fresh.  Rushing the passer every down is exhausting for DEs. So the question will be who is doing the best job on Sunday doing what we need them to do.  Whoever that is will get the majority of the snaps.  Problem solved...... 

I think you are being a little hasty at dismissing the possibility of a brain transplant.

[luke nukem]

I think we should rest Allen this week and activate Delaire. if we are fortunate enough to advance to the superbowl then I think 3 weeks rest should be enough for him, and if we happen to also play the broncos we will most certainly need him in there for at least the majority of run plays.

[EightyNine]

2 hours ago, PntherPryd said:

 

 

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.

 

Maybe i've overlooked him, but besides the Tampa Bay game, I don't think Delaire has shown that he can do that.  If Allen can be anywhere close to normal, and the coaches feel like he has a pretty good chance of finishing the game, then we should play him.  Thats a big "if" though.

[CoastalCat]

3 hours ago, PntherPryd said:

 

 

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.

 

Also brought Wes Horton back up a couple of weeks ago. 

[PntherPryd]

1 hour ago, EightyNine said:

Maybe i've overlooked him, but besides the Tampa Bay game, I don't think Delaire has shown that he can do that.  If Allen can be anywhere close to normal, and the coaches feel like he has a pretty good chance of finishing the game, then we should play him.  Thats a big "if" though.

he has only been activated in a handful of games.  And he did not look great against NO, which I "think" was the last time he was active.  So, tough to judge.

I think the decision whether or not to activate 4 RB's will be as key to him getting a chance as Allen's health.

 

[LA_Panther]

 

 

 

[Randolph Panther]

I have enough confidence in our strong coaching staff to know they will put the players that give us the best chance to win out there.  If they go with Allen, I am sure they know more than any of us if its the right move or not.

Also gotta love the guts and passion J Allen is showing coming back out after breaking the bone in his leg.

True defintion of Keep Pounding

[PhillyB]

i honestly want to see kony in there anyway. he sets the edge almost as well as jared allen and i think he's a better pass rusher as well, which we'll definitely need against palmer.