Does our offense go full strength this Sunday?

[the butch]

I know we're vying for a first round bye and a home game for the fans but this is a John Fox football team; and that mentality is "we're in the playoffs" no matter what. So, that being said.

What does the Huddle think we'll do? Go all out and risk injury - or - treat it like a preseason game?

Just interested to get opinions and people a chance to get some bragging rights. :wink:

[solorca]

The team will go all out. 100%, no question.

[Carolina•Pride]

they'll play to win.....but to say going all out to risk injury or treat it like a preason game ?????? I don't understand.....Nobody wants to get injuried no matter what type of game they plan on playing. maybe the better question is will Fox rest the starters if we get a good lead?(probably, but I don't think we are going into sundays game with the starters playing a few quarters unless we are kiling them.....)

[Achilles]

Considering our stellar home record, and our mediocre road record, I hope that John Fox realizes the importance of attaining that 2nd seed. If I'm going with my gut I hope the Panthers come out in full force and try to lock down the NFC South title.

I would hate to see us back into a wildcard spot, especially after losing to the Falcons and then bowing out late in the season and allowing them to take the title. That would really piss me off. I thought Gruden really did his team a diservice last year packing it in the last few weeks. THe Bucs were useless in the playoffs. I would be sick watching the Falcons celebrate the title after the kind of season we have had. They play the Rams, so it is all but a foregone conclusion that they will achieve 11 wins. We have a serious challenge with the Saints on the road.

I would hate for us to play all out, still lose, and risk injury.

On the other hand if we lose we are traveling to Arizona, which is probably the weakest playoff team in the NFC. The only problem with that is the possibility of playing at Atlanta in the 2nd round (although more likely at NYG).

I still want that division title. Plus, if we do go all out against the Saints, we would have a first round bye and that would make up for any exhaustion or minor dings suffered during week 17.

[Brooklyn Bully]

In another thread I mentioned how fox SAID: "So I think this will be the next biggest game (in franchise history)."

[CRA]

they will go all out w/o a doubt....I'm talking about flea flicker's, Chris Gamble laterals, etc. whatever Fox thinks is needed to win the game. This game is for a bye.....that is the rest this team needs/wants.

Treat it like a preseason game? Even Foxy can get that ONE call right.....lose this game and it is less rest and a harder road.

The offense will be key, as they will have to outperform a pass happy Brees looking to set that record on a pitfully playing secondary (all are included). Outside of LBs, the rest of the D needs to step it up at all positions......yes, the LB's made some mistakes last week but they were forced into gambling trying to make up for a depleted DL.

[Fiz]

if by all out you mean two tight ends, power I, Fox chewing on a cigar and spitting on the super dome carpet muttering "stop this poo" before calling run after run, then yes.

[SorthNarolina]

the team definatley will go all out because we need this win

AND

we need to stay sharp if we're getting a bye

AND

I want them to have something to build on for practice

I mean if we go up by 3 scores in the 4th then yeah rest our key guys but otherwise let it roll!!!!

[the butch]

So then the popular opinion is we're going to treat it like a reg. season game. So, now, don't be so mad if Fox does the opposite. A lot of people complained about playing to lose and not stepping on the gas in the last game.

I do agree though if we get this win the bye would make up for playing hard. A rest would be awesome.

[DoWorkBson]

This thread is retarded. Do you really think with a Division Title ON THE LINE! Any team, in any sport, in the history of the world, especially one that is 8-0 at home and with a loss would be 3-5 on the road would treat the game like it didnt matter? We lose the game our chances at reaching the superbowl let alone winning it drop by like 90%. Anyone who thinks Fox is going to treat this game like a preseason game is a complete moron and should no longer be allowed to post on this board.

[goodoleboy]

Anyone who thinks Fox is going to treat this game like a preseason game is a complete moron and should no longer be allowed to post on this board.

Fox is smarter than this thread

[Superadiabatic]

If Fox and crew is truly "all in" like they said they were before the season, then it will be full strength until we're up by 28 or so, or until we're up by a couple of scores late in the game.

If we come out on fire like we have for the last three weeks, then the starters won't play in the second half.

[Blade]

Why do you even ask this? The division title is on the line. Of course we're going to go all out.

[the butch]

This thread is retarded. Do you really think with a Division Title ON THE LINE! Any team, in any sport, in the history of the world, especially one that is 8-0 at home and with a loss would be 3-5 on the road would treat the game like it didnt matter? We lose the game our chances at reaching the superbowl let alone winning it drop by like 90%. Anyone who thinks Fox is going to treat this game like a preseason game is a complete moron and should no longer be allowed to post on this board.

You, sir, need to take your tampon out and put it in your mouth.

Fox is smarter than this thread

It's a simple question, chill out.

You people need to chill the fug out, and stop finding a reason to bitch all the time. There isn't even an argument about this, just a simply gauging opinion. Good luck leading normal lives message board hardasses.