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In response to "Matters? They have locked up everything you can lock up. They now have a 2 game preseason. -- nm" by Redmond

Immortality matters. The 72 Dolphins were not a great team; yet they are idolized 37 years later as Perfection Incarnate.

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Dec 27 '09, 15:38

You got a chance at it, you go for it.

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To wit, they won three playoff games by a whopping total of 17 points. -- nm - David Dec 27, 15:41
If Manning got knocked out in a meaningless game you would be known as the dumbest coach in the world. (for 37 years+) -- nm - Redmond Dec 27, 15:40 13
- Football Law: People who play not to lose usually do. -- nm - David Dec 27, 15:42 4
  - I agree in the scheme of a game and a prevent style defense. Not in a meaningless game to fuel ones ego. - Redmond Dec 27, 15:44 3
    - Show me how it improves your shot at a Super Bowl. -- nm - TFox Dec 27, 15:45 2
      - Injuries bubba -- nm - Redmond Dec 27, 15:46
      - well the Pats have 3 and the Colts have 1... -- nm - Beaker Dec 27, 15:45
- And if the Queen had balls, she'd be the King. He's played 13 seasons without missing a game...you risk it for immortality - Will Hunting Dec 27, 15:41 7
  - we want it. But Indy fans want playoff and Super Bowl more. -- nm - Remlik Dec 27, 15:43 6
    - And neither is guaranteed at 15-1 or 16-0. You play the game to win it. -- nm - Will Hunting Dec 27, 15:45 4
      - Bench your starters and you guarantee they won't get hurt in a game. Otherwise you just are hoping they won't. -- nm - Redmond Dec 27, 15:45 3
        
        They also get 2 weeks off to get 'rusty' and out of their element. - Will Hunting Dec 27, 15:47
        
        you also guarantee they get cold and lose their mojo -- nm - Beaker Dec 27, 15:46 1
        
        You dont' guarantee that. come on -- nm - Redmond Dec 27, 15:47
    - You are in favor of this? Trust me, you won't be in two months. - TFox Dec 27, 15:44

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