NFC North / NFL Thread 2017-18

[jsglow]

Says to me that Ball and Mac will stay.  Wolf?  We'll see.  I haven't heard anyone seek him out for a GM slot this winter but he could head somewhere else as a #2.  Of course he's young so there's no reason to think he'd never be back in Titletown.

Seemingly solid, safe choice.  Results will tell the rest.

[4everwarriors]

Lookin’up the English translation for da German word, “gutekunst.” Knot certain its safe on a family site like dis, ai na?

[Jockey]

Says to me that Ball and Mac will stay.  Wolf?  We'll see.  I haven't heard anyone seek him out for a GM slot this winter but he could head somewhere else as a #2.  Of course he's young so there's no reason to think he'd never be back in Titletown.

Seemingly solid, safe choice.  Results will tell the rest.

Good post.

[naginiF]

Can someone go check on 82?  Not sure he can survive the final :46

[Jay Bee]

Ain’t Matta we the best. Skol Vikings!!!

[MerrittsMustache]

Matt Nagy time in Chicago!

[MU B2002]

Matt Nagy time in Chicago!

Now to just keep Vic.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Matt Nagy time in Chicago!

Based on what I've read so far I like the move. 

[jesmu84]

https://twitter.com/JSComments/status/950380531539238912

What's the venn diagram look like between JS commenters and conservative talk radio listeners/tv watchers?

[MU82]

Can someone go check on 82?  Not sure he can survive the final :46

Oh, I'm OK. Rough weekend, with the loss at Nova followed by the Panthers' defeat.

I really thought my lads were going to win right up until the intentional-grounding call. I thought it was the right call, although Olsen later said that every other official was trying to talk the ref out of it but the ref wouldn't budge. Cam seemed to still be in the pocket to me. Besides, the Panthers had many, many chances to win that game.

To his credit, Cam did not blame that or any other call for the defeat. Nor did he blame his mostly inept group of receivers. I have seen Cam mature as a team leader this season, maybe partly resulting from the consequences of his ridiculous comments about the shortcomings of women several months ago. He had a hell of a game yesterday.

As for the rest of the NFC playoffs, the home teams next weekend will have their hands full with the Falcons and Saints.

The Vikings remind me a little of the 2001 Bears, who stunningly went 13-3 behind an opportunistic defense and a journeyman QB, only to get dominated at home in their first playoff game. The Panthers showed the recipe to beating the Vikings a few weeks ago.

A lot of people seemingly forget that the Falcons were in the SB less than a year ago. That's a very good offensive team and their defense has improved markedly. I'm not surprised they're favored on the road against the No. 1 seed (minus Wentz). The Saints can beat anybody ... or lose to anybody.

In the AFC, it's obviously the Patriots. The Steelers will need to play their arses off and likely will need a couple of lucky bounces, too.

At gunpoint, making the call today, I think we'll have a Patriots-Falcons rematch.

[GB Warrior]

Based on what I've read so far I like the move.

Me too - he only thought it was appropriate to give the ball to the Chiefs' best player 5 times in the second half.

[MerrittsMustache]

The Vikings remind me a little of the 2001 Bears, who stunningly went 13-3 behind an opportunistic defense and a journeyman QB, only to get dominated at home in their first playoff game. The Panthers showed the recipe to beating the Vikings a few weeks ago.

I just said basically this same thing to someone over the weekend. I expect to see a Falcons-Saints NFC Championship Game. Additionally, a bright spot in the Bears having Trubisky is not having to worry about them throwing ridiculous money at Case Keenum this offseason. (Insert Mike Glennon joke here)

Jags-Steelers should be the best game of the weekend. Those teams are closer than many probably realize. Fournette went wild against Pittsburgh earlier this season. Should be interesting to see the adjustment Tomlin makes.

Falcons and Pats should roll.

[MerrittsMustache]

Me too - he only thought it was appropriate to give the ball to the Chiefs' best player 5 times in the second half.

Word is that Nagy scripted the first 15 plays and Reid took over play-calling after that.

Interestingly, if Schurmur gets a head job (Arz?) that will mean one-quarter of the league's coaches will be on Andy Reid's coaching tree (obviously counting Reid himself). That's pretty incredible.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Me too - he only thought it was appropriate to give the ball to the Chiefs' best player 5 times in the second half.

[GB Warrior]

Don't criticize Andy's Arby's menu

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Don't criticize Andy's Arby's menu

Fair enough.  I won't get on someone for their love of Beef 'n Cheddars and curly fries.

Even if Reid was protecting Nagy and Nagy was in fact calling the plays in the 2nd half (which seems questionable considering the footage of Reid), I don't think you let a bad half of football dissuade you if you believe in the coach. 

Of course the Bears have to get Trubisky some WRs to work with, which will be easier said than done.  I hope they consider taking a chance on Allen Robinson coming off his injury.  I want nothing to do with Jarvis Landry at the money he is likely to command. 

[GB Warrior]

Fair enough.  I won't get on someone for their love of Beef 'n Cheddars and curly fries.

Even if Reid was protecting Nagy and Nagy was in fact calling the plays in the 2nd half (which seems questionable considering the footage of Reid), I don't think you let a bad half of football dissuade you if you believe in the coach. 

Of course the Bears have to get Trubisky some WRs to work with, which will be easier said than done.  I hope they consider taking a chance on Allen Robinson coming off his injury.  I want nothing to do with Jarvis Landry at the money he is likely to command.

In all fairness, i was being a bit facetious, but I didn't use teal, so shame on me!

I think the Bears are on the right track. Losing Fangio would be a blow, but their future is brighter now than it was 2 years ago.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

In all fairness, i was being a bit facetious, but I didn't use teal, so shame on me!

I think the Bears are on the right track. Losing Fangio would be a blow, but their future is brighter now than it was 2 years ago.

I'm certainly hoping they can retain Fangio.  He's out of contract today so perhaps new will come soon. 

[Pakuni]

Eliot Wolf may be on the move to his dad's other team:

@AdamSchefter

Packers? personnel man Eliot Wolf, who is in Cleveland interviewing with GM John Dorsey today, also has an offer to join Reggie McKenzie/Jon Gruden in Oakland.

[GGGG]

I don't think anyone expects him to stick around and the Packers are fully prepared to move forward without him.

[GGGG]

Packers hire former Browns coach Mike Pettine.  A Rex Ryan protege.  Great.

[GB Warrior]

Packers hire former Browns coach Mike Pettine.  A Rex Ryan protege.  Great.

Interesting hire. He's been very successful in that role. Ray Rhodes esque - better as a coordinator

[Jockey]

Packers hire former Browns coach Mike Pettine.  A Rex Ryan protege.  Great.

Great news. I was hoping for Bradley, but I am good with this.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Looking more like fangio sticks with the bears, per hub arkush on twitta.

[wadesworld]

Just glad it wasn?t an internal hire.