re from captain87
The rate of descent is important for pressurization issues only , but it's relevant also for other issues: stopping the aircraft on the runway, brakes efficiency, gear strut damage etc. ... but this is another topic ...
A practical example:
The A320 QRH state that it's not recommended to land with a residual cabin differential pressure ... but if we have to manage a SYS 1 +2 failure and at the same time we are above the MLW (just after takeoff) ... what procedures are required ? ... it' all written in the QRH ... no hazardous procedures necessary !!!
I know that it's very simple to speak from a chair ... but this is our job !