The big "if"

[Mr. Scot]

I don't know if there are still people hoping for us to make the playoffs. Doubt anyone at all is expecting it.

(FYI if you are, you'll need to cheer real hard for the lowly Lions to beat the resurgent Vikings this weekend; Vikes win and we're officially out)

But let's say the craziness happens...

Cam Newton is not being placed on IR, which would mean he'd be available.

Would you send Newton out on the field for a playoff game?

[countryboi]

nope...just getting to the playoffs just saved my job

[Bronn]

Don't try and steal my thunder.

 

[ncfan]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

I don't know if there are still people hoping for us to make the playoffs. Doubt anyone at all is expecting it.

(FYI if you are, you'll need to cheer real hard for the Lions to beat the resurgent Vikings this weekend; Vikes win and we're officially out)

But let's say the craziness happens...

Cam Newton is not being placed on IR, which would mean he'd be available.

Would you send Newton out on the field for a playoff game?

No

1. If we are in the playoffs, that means Heinkie has won us 2 straight.

2. This seasons and a 6 seed playoff spot isnt worth throwing Cam out at Chicago only for Mack to nail Cams coffin.  

 

Sit him, let him heal

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Bronn said:

Don't try and steal my thunder.

 

I collect thunder as a hobby.

[Little Goody Two Shoes]

Nope. If Heinicke plays well enough to get us there ( and break our losing streak), I say you let him play out the string.

[Mr. Scot]

Side questions going back to the OP:

Who on here believes we can still make the playoffs?

Regardless of outcome, who wants to see us make the playoffs?

[PantherJD]

4 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Side questions going back to the OP:

Who on here believes we can still make the playoffs?

Regardless of outcome, who wants to see us make the playoffs?

I don't believe we can still make the playoffs... but I do absolutely want to make the playoffs.  I think the draft seed difference is going to end up being negligible.

[t96]

If we win the next two because of Heinicke to any degree I’d keep riding him. If he’s truly terrible but we win despite him because of McC or defense, then I’d consider Cam. Cam’s not gonna heal enough in 2 weeks to be better than a QB with a healthy arm but his playoff experience comes into play if we actually want to try to win it all if we somehow got in. But if we get in and think no chance we win it all then regardless of how Heinicke looks you keep Cam on the sideline.

[SpeedOFLight]

8 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Side questions going back to the OP:

Who on here believes we can still make the playoffs?

Regardless of outcome, who wants to see us make the playoffs?

I still want to see us make the playoffs. I’m not one to wish we lose for the sake of a draft pick. I’m behind Taylor and hopes he shows out. In two weeks, this could be the end of a lot of my favs career and I want to see them as long as possible plus we would have to wait another 9 months to see us in action again. I don’t want to wish time away 

[!stUp]

20 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I don't know if there are still people hoping for us to make the playoffs. Doubt anyone at all is expecting it.

(FYI if you are, you'll need to cheer real hard for the lowly Lions to beat the resurgent Vikings this weekend; Vikes win and we're officially out)

But let's say the craziness happens...

Cam Newton is not being placed on IR, which would mean he'd be available.

Would you send Newton out on the field for a playoff game?

[Lumps]

10 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Side questions going back to the OP:

Who on here believes we can still make the playoffs?

Regardless of outcome, who wants to see us make the playoffs?

No, no, no.

This isn't a Foles type situation. One and done in the playoffs means NOTHING for this team except a lower draft pick.

I'd find more happiness getting top 10 picks and beating teams with the players we get from that for years to come than winning two more games this year. 

All this said, I don't think there is any chance.

[CRA]

I’d say if the backup pulled off the miracle....you let him roll in the playoffs.  

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, CRA said:

I’d say if the backup pulled off the miracle....you let him roll in the playoffs.  

Is it really a "miracle" if neither opponent actually has anything to play for, though?