Should Coughlin Sit Starters???
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by Behbigben15
Obviously the biggest question heading into this Saturday's overrated game between the New England Patriots (15-0), and the New York Giants (10-5) is whether or not NYG head coach, Tom Coughlin, should/will play his starters. There are reasonable arguments for both sides, but there really isn't a right or wrong choice. Yes, the Giants are already in the playoffs as the 5th seed from the NFC, which usually means he should rest his starters. But, then again, they are playing the undefeated Patriots, who everyone hates (or, in Boston's eyes, loves), and many want them to lose at least one game. After saying that, you can argue that even if Coughlin plays his starters, and NY gives it their all, they will still come up short, so why bother???
If New York pass rushers, Michael Strahan, and Osi Umenyiora bring theor 'A' game, they have a chance of forcing a few turnovers, and if the inconsistent Eli Manning takes advantage of those turnovers, then this could be a pretty close game.
So-called "experts" have been bashing Eli, and his G-men all year long, including former teammate Tiki Barber, who is now referred to as a douche (by me). Eil has done a pretty good job at proving them wrong, leading (somedays) his team to a wild card berth (NY's 3rd straight), but the Giants are, without a doubt, the worse 10 win team in the National Football League. I really don't see NY getting far in the playoffs, as of right now, NY will be playing the 10-5 Seattle Seahawks, and I think Seattle would win this matchup. So, if I was Coughlin, I may take a chance and start Eli, and maybe play him for the fisrt half, at halftime I would think it over, and either sit him, or play him in the 2nd half depending on how it's going so far.
As for Bill Belichick, I would deffinitely sit Tom Brady, and let Matt Cassel make his first career NFL start. If he REALLY wants to go 16-0, then he can just put Brady in if/when Cassel gets into trouble, kinda as a reliever in Baseball. But, hey, that's just what I would do if I was in Belichick's shoes. But, knowing how Belichick coaches, he'd probably play Brady, and Moss so they can get their records. My Prediction: Patriots win 35-14.
Answer to Question: Coughlin should SIT starters. Give Eli a break, and get him ready for the playoffs, 'cause he's gonna need it.
Hope you enjoyed the 935423587573487523458th article on the Patriots this season.
