whos butt hurt? its a known fact injuries have taken effect on my team. and to say injuries have no effect on the game is retarded. look at the pats. or even the chargers, and the colts. its not an excuse, its just a proven fact. back ups are back ups for a reason, put a bunch of second string guys in as well as rookies, and you expect the same play from them as you do starters.....then you dont know shit about the game