Ravens: Time to put starters on ice?
There's still a quarter to go, but head coach John Harbaugh has got to consider getting his key starters out of the game now. Though it's theoretically possible for the Jaguars to score three times, it's more possible to get somebody hurt who might be sorely missed in the playoffs.
You can be sure there is some second-guessing going on in Pittsburgh right now after quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had to be carted off the field with his head immobilized in a relatively meaningless game against the Cleveland Browns.
No doubt, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wanted the starting offense to get enough reps to stay in sync with a playoff bye next week -- which makes perfect sense -- but he's probably kicking himself right now for keeping Big Ben out there in the final two minutes of the first half.
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Comments
all the football in this blog is like watching paint dry.....does the NFL season ever end????
Posted by: Deadan78 | December 28, 2008 6:49 PM
No, I disagree about Tomlin second-guessing or kicking himself about Roethlisberger. It is just what happened. Tomlin is a strong leader type and leaders just don't do that kind of stuff that the media and fans engage in. Not meaning to slam you (as media) but those ways of looking backwards not for champions. You make a decision and go forward, and keep going forward.
Posted by: phil | December 28, 2008 7:54 PM
Pete
where are all those people who were telling us that Phil Savage was the genius behind the Raven success and he would lead the Browns into the super bowl?
Posted by: lewesjim | December 28, 2008 9:14 PM
I guess a playoff football team is less interesting then a perennially losing baseball team with AAA talent. Go Ravens.
Posted by: Frank | December 29, 2008 12:41 AM
lewesjim,
Phil Savage drafted a bunch of pro bowlers in Cleveland, it's not his fault Romeo is a terrible head coach. The only reason they fired Phil is because they are going to go after " the chin " and give him total control. He was a big help to the Ravens orginization when he was here, and I'm sure he won't be unemployed for long.
Posted by: Doc Kearns | December 29, 2008 4:44 PM
What ever happened to firetrembley , with his 5&11 prediction? He must have a case of foot and mouth desiese.
Posted by: rosie | December 30, 2008 9:29 AM