Bringing in Manning to start ahead of him could potentially aid McCoy's development.
At weak-side linebacker, Chase Blackburn will start ahead of Byan Kehl and Gerris Wilkinson.
That's why it'd make more sense for the big-hitting Bernard Pollard to start ahead of the fleeter Tom Zbikowski.
Frank Castillo, Rolando Arrojo and Hideo Nomo will not start ahead of him in the Boston rotation.
At shooting guard, Mercer, a former lottery pick, is likely to start ahead of Buford, another journeyman.
ESPN reported that Manuel is set to start ahead of Taylor for the Bills' final game of the season.
Jimmie Johnson, the points leader, qualified 15th, although only 4 of the 12 Chase participants will start ahead of him.
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra shook up his starting line-up, giving Ray Allen the start ahead of Chalmers.
Rubio will probably not start ahead of the team's two experienced point guards, Luke Ridnour and the former Dallas Maverick Jose Barea.
Fourth-year end Vaughn Martin continues to improve in all facets; he'll most likely start ahead of Reyes early in the season.
Gordon is Coach Mike Martz's choice to start ahead of Trung Canidate, a first-round pick in 2000, if Faulk cannot play Monday.
