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Rest Andre Johnson until the playoffs?

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Commodore, Dec 11, 2011.

  1. Nick

    Nick Member

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    You can't really control "if" or "when" he's going to be injured... all you can do is play him when he's 100%.

    If he gets injured prior to the playoffs, at least the Texans can game plan for that.... rather than if they game plan all week for a playoff game WITH him, and then have to adjust mid-game if he goes out again. The Atlanta game had us go straight to running the ball much much more, and luckily our O-line was up to the challenge.

    He really needs to show that he can stay healthy for more than two games in a row... regardless... if this team has aspirations of winning more than one playoff game.
     
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    Whenever he' fullyready is when we should start him. I think we have to go after that 1st seed and he gives us the best chance to do so.
     
  3. utgrad97

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    The good news is the Texans don't need him to play to win the next 3 games. I think rest him until week 17, play him for a half then hopefully he'll get another week of rest.
     
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    I would not even consider rushing him back but especially if we have a chance for a first round bye we need him there. Plus, I dont want him having his first game back in the playoffs. Dre' still needs to be in game shape for our FIRST playoff TD!:cool::grin::cool:
     
  5. vinsensual

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    I'd like to say give him some game reps week 17, but who knows if those lowlife cornerbacks in Tennessee wouldn't cheap shot him or anyone on this team.
     
  6. rocketfan83

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    If Andre is ready play him. If they get a #1 or #2 spot that is basically a playoff W and rights there for the taking...
     
  7. arkoe

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    Want Dre healthy but also not rusty.
     
  8. Phillyrocket

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    Shouldn't need him for Carolina and Indy, rest him and let Foster and Tate run wild against those terrible defenses.
     
  9. rezdawg

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    He told a friend of mine that he probably wont come back until the playoffs.
     
  10. Commodore

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    NFL Network just reported AJ said he could have played this game but wanted to play it safe, will definitely play in Week 17
     

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