Chargers at Broncos (Week 18) | Pre-game Discussion

[Riverwalk]

disagree!.... its the HC's job to make decisions to protect his players from themselves!

No NFL player especially QB will say he does not want to play.....unless he ha quit o the team and herbert will never say no.... Harbaugh has to.....like he does in pre season, etc....

BOOM! There’s the analogy we’ve been waiting for.

It makes as much sense as playing Herbert in a preseason game.

Thank you Charge!

[Fouts2herbert]

In a season where Herbert has taken a record number of hits, broken his hand, and is probably nursing other undisclosed injuries, a personal record is certainly NOT a reason to play him on Sunday. JMO.

Absofuckinglutely!

[Fouts2herbert]

I don't know maybe it actually means something to the players that actually play the game more than it does to the fans that sit on their and watch the games.

Having a better chance to win in the playoffs should be the only thing that matters to the players, if that is not the top priority then there is a problem...last year Barkley had a chance to shatter the rushing record and probably put it out of reach for a very long time and they sat him down, he didn't bitch and moan about it and neither did his teammates and oh yeah, they went on to win the fucking Super Bowl, if you ask Barkley today what meant more to him I'm very very confident that he's over the moon that he won a title and has zero regrets about the record...

[Bolt4Knob]

Having a better chance to win in the playoffs should be the only thing that matters to the players, if that is not the top priority then there is a problem...last year Barkley had a chance to shatter the rushing record and probably put it out of reach for a very long time and they sat him down, he didn't bitch and moan about it and neither did his teammates and oh yeah, they went on to win the fucking Super Bowl, if you ask Barkley today what meant more to him I'm very very confident that he's over the moon that he won a title and has zero regrets about the record...

great example to bring up

i just hope, in the chargers building, the debate was 1 second
Herbert and other starters aren't playing and lets figure out who will be.

next

[Fouts2herbert]

Of course Herbert and as many starters as possible should rest this week. I don’t even see how this is an argument.

Herbert’s been gutting it out for 2 months now taking multiple shots on his broken hand every game from players trying to re-injure it and you want to throw him out there again in basically a meaningless game?

And look how many players get injured every game, we’re bound to have a few more if they play next week.

The opportunity this week to rest as many beat up players is a godsend.

hopefully these conversations are being had at the Bolt, how can they not be, a lot of the older guys could use a break and there is literally no incentive in Denver, none, a record for Herbert and another win means nothing when you could fly out to Foxboro rested and having planned for them for two weeks...

[Berserker]

My guess is Herbert will always say he wants to play.

What’s best for the team and a playoff victory should be the priority, not what Herbert wants.

If he got injured, you going to say, “well he earned it”?

Also, Herbert’s reputation rises or falls based on the playoff game result even he threw for 600 yards in Denver.

If his playoff performance resembles last year, his reputation will be destroyed.

I trust Herbert's decision more than that of our coaches. Maybe he feels this team will improve with playing in actual games, and it's worth the risk. Don't know what he's thinking, we will find out soon enough. One thing's for sure, he won't have to worry about his reputation either way, the guy's golden.

[Maniaque 6]

Having a better chance to win in the playoffs should be the only thing that matters to the players, if that is not the top priority then there is a problem...last year Barkley had a chance to shatter the rushing record and probably put it out of reach for a very long time and they sat him down, he didn't bitch and moan about it and neither did his teammates and oh yeah, they went on to win the fucking Super Bowl, if you ask Barkley today what meant more to him I'm very very confident that he's over the moon that he won a title and has zero regrets about the record...

That's it !

[ShockNAwe]

I trust Herbert's decision more than that of our coaches. Maybe he feels this team will improve with playing in actual games, and it's worth the risk. Don't know what he's thinking, we will find out soon enough. One thing's for sure, he won't have to worry about his reputation either way, the guy's golden.

Yeah, look no further than the coaches decision of who's best to start at left tackle ALL SEASON.

[JOJAX85]

I'm betting he plays and plays well. And if he gets hurt y'all can scream to the Gods and bring your pitchforks for the burning of Harbaugh then bring in that nerdy dude from Miami if you want.

[sonorajim]

hopefully these conversations are being had at the Bolt, how can they not be, a lot of the older guys could use a break and there is literally no incentive in Denver, none, a record for Herbert and another win means nothing when you could fly out to Foxboro rested and having planned for them for two weeks...

Harbaugh arguing with himself? It's his call.

[Bolt4Knob]

Harbaugh made the call - Herbert will not be starting Sunday

https://twitter.com/danielrpopper/status/2005753584785527032

[Bolt-O]