Welcome to the new year.
After winning their Super Bowl in week 17, the Bears are raising ticket prices by an average of 10% for the upcoming season.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 01:09:03 PMWelcome to the new year.
After winning their Super Bowl in week 17, the Bears are raising ticket prices by an average of 10% for the upcoming season.
If the state won't make taxpayers fund Kevin Warren's lakefront palace, somebody's got to.
I refuse to acknowledge 2025. I will post in NFL 2024.
Season doesn't start for me until the league does right by Anders.
New season, same curse.
Predictions for Justin Tucker in the 2025 season?
Quote from: jesmu84 on February 19, 2025, 06:40:40 PMPredictions for Justin Tucker in the 2025 season?
2 - 4 years and civil judgment in the millions?
A white guy who assaults women?
He'll probably get a contract extension.
Quote from: Jockey on February 19, 2025, 09:16:00 PMA white guy who assaults women?
He'll probably get a contract extension.
Oh yeah, good one Jockey. Deshaun Watson sound familiar? Let me help you, $230M guaranteed after more than 20 women came forward.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 19, 2025, 06:43:59 PM2 - 4 years and civil judgment in the millions?
4-5 years to judge
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on February 19, 2025, 10:51:32 PMOh yeah, good one Jockey. Deshaun Watson sound familiar? Let me help you, $230M guaranteed after more than 20 women came forward.
Thk u for supporting equal opportunity misogyny Hutch
Quote from: Shaka Shart on February 20, 2025, 12:07:51 PMThk u for supporting equal opportunity misogyny Hutch
No, that isn't even close. Just pointing out how incredibly stupid the racial comment was.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on February 20, 2025, 01:05:13 PMNo, that isn't even close. Just pointing out how incredibly stupid the racial comment was.
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Quote from: HutchwasClutch on February 20, 2025, 01:05:13 PMNo, that isn't even close. Just pointing out how incredibly stupid the racial comment was.
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Bad offseason for Dallas just got worse.
Zack Martin is retiring.
Quote from: Pakuni on February 20, 2025, 04:23:55 PMBad offseason for Dallas just got worse.
Zack Martin is retiring.
Hard reset.
Quote from: Pakuni on February 20, 2025, 04:23:55 PMBad offseason for Dallas just got worse.
Zack Martin is retiring.
Martin perfectly highlights the fascinating duality of Offensive Linemen. He's the best OL since Joe Thomas and quite possibly a top 5 OL of all time. But he's not a household name, not even among average NFL fans. But unlike some positions that aren't as widely known to casuals, OL are highly paid commiserate to their value.
I consider myself a big fan of the NFL, and had no clue he was a 7 time first team all pro. and two time second team all pro. In an 11 year career. The only years he missed were likely because of injury. That is nutty.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 21, 2025, 09:53:50 AMI consider myself a big fan of the NFL, and had no clue he was a 7 time first team all pro. and two time second team all pro. In an 11 year career. The only years he missed were likely because of injury. That is nutty.
He had more All Pro selections than holding penalties called against him in his career.
Stafford has been given permission to seek a trade out of LA. Where would he be the missing piece for a couple of seasons?
Quote from: tower912 on February 22, 2025, 04:14:39 PMStafford has been given permission to seek a trade out of LA. Where would he be the missing piece for a couple of seasons?
His brother-in-law just got hired as the Giants' assistant QB coach.
Daboll and Schoen arguably can't wait for a rookie QB to develop.
Makes you go hmmmm.
Quote from: tower912 on February 22, 2025, 04:14:39 PMStafford has been given permission to seek a trade out of LA. Where would he be the missing piece for a couple of seasons?
Who are the Rams going to plug in? He's still a top 15 QB on a good team. I could understand the Rams taking a QB in the first round but I don't get letting Stafford walk from a playoff quality team.
Quote from: tower912 on February 22, 2025, 04:14:39 PMStafford has been given permission to seek a trade out of LA. Where would he be the missing piece for a couple of seasons?
You know the answer to this
Quote from: tower912 on February 22, 2025, 04:14:39 PMStafford has been given permission to seek a trade out of LA. Where would he be the missing piece for a couple of seasons?
Lions
Quote from: Pakuni on February 22, 2025, 04:17:49 PMHis brother-in-law just got hired as the Giants' assistant QB coach.
Daboll and Schoen arguably can't wait for a rookie QB to develop.
Makes you go hmmmm.
Supposedly Matthew's wife was quoted recently about interest in living in greater New York (or something like that).
Quote from: GB Warrior on February 22, 2025, 06:21:27 PMLions
I think Stafford is a better QB than Goff. However, like Shaka, I think the power structure at Detroit wants it to be about culture. Bringing Stafford back and dumping Goff would be too expensive, too disruptive, and hypocritical. (From their perspective)
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2025, 07:52:39 AMI think Stafford is a better QB than Goff. However, like Shaka, I think the power structure at Detroit wants it to be about culture. Bringing Stafford back and dumping Goff would be too expensive, too disruptive, and hypocritical. (From their perspective)
Depending on what they think of Goff's ability to lead them to a Super Bowl, it could be a nice bit of business for the Lions.
Stafford's cap hit the next two seasons is $49.7 million and $53.7 million. The actual cash payout is $27 million and $31 million.
For Goff, the numbers are $32.6 million next year, but then $69.6 million in 2026. Cash figures are $18 million and $55 million.
So, there's a little cap savings with Goff for 2025, but then he costs quite a bit more in 2026 and is more expensive in terms of actual dollars over the two seasons.
But then, Stafford is an free agent in 2027 (if he's even still playing), whereas the Lions are on the hook for another year of Goff, with a $54.6 million cap hit and $40 million cash. Those probably aren't huge numbers in 2027, but they're a drag if Goff proves unable to get the team to a Super Bowl the next two seasons.
I don't see why the Rams would want Goff in return. If they're really going to move on from Stafford, it's to move on from his contract. And given the dead cap they'd need to absorb by trading him (nearly $50 million), I can't imagine they'd want another big contract in return.
Guys I was kidding.
I think this is the Rams way to do two things at once - find fair market value is for Stafford at this stage in his career, and find trade value if FMV outpaces their willingness to pay.
I'd put the chances of him being traded at about 25%
Quote from: GB Warrior on February 23, 2025, 09:32:39 AMGuys I was kidding.
I think this is the Rams way to do two things at once - find fair market value is for Stafford at this stage in his career, and find trade value if FMV outpaces their willingness to pay.
I'd put the chances of him being traded at about 25%
Use teal
Quote from: Pakuni on February 23, 2025, 08:44:59 AMBut then, Stafford is an free agent in 2027 (if he's even still playing), whereas the Lions are on the hook for another year of Goff, with a $54.6 million cap hit and $40 million cash. Those probably aren't huge numbers in 2027, but they're a drag if Goff proves unable to get the team to a Super Bowl the next two seasons.
By your reasoning, the Ravens should dump Lamar cuz he can't get them to a Super Bowl (and probably never will). It seems awful cavalier to suggest dumping Goff who is still one of the better QBs in the League when you look at the QB wilderness that so many teams are stuck in. His money is not unreasonable for a guy in his prime who gets the playoffs almost every year and has won a SB.
As a Packers fan, I would love to see the Lions dump Goff, but it ain't happenin'.
Quote from: Jockey on February 23, 2025, 11:12:32 AMBy your reasoning, the Ravens should dump Lamar cuz he can't get them to a Super Bowl (and probably never will). It seems awful cavalier to suggest dumping Goff who is still one of the better QBs in the League when you look at the QB wilderness that so many teams are stuck in. His money is not unreasonable for a guy in his prime who gets the playoffs almost every year and has won a SB.
As a Packers fan, I would love to see the Lions dump Goff, but it ain't happenin'.
Which Super Bowl did Goff win?
You're just making stuff up here.
Notwithstanding your insane analogizing of Lamar to Jared Goff - one drives his team's success, the other is more of a passenger - I didn't write that the Lions should "dump Goff." I wrote that
if the Lions believe Goff can't get them a Super Bowl, it makes sense to look elsewhere. Because they otherwise have a Super Bowl roster which eventually will get wasted
if they don't believe Goff can be that guy.
These are the tough decisions teams need to make to win championships.
Jockey just wants to remind everyone of his absurd Lamar takes every so often.
Quote from: Pakuni on February 23, 2025, 11:36:02 AMWhich Super Bowl did Goff win?
You're just making stuff up here.
Notwithstanding your insane analogizing of Lamar to Jared Goff - one drives his team's success, the other is more of a passenger - I didn't write that the Lions should "dump Goff." I wrote that if the Lions believe Goff can't get them a Super Bowl, it makes sense to look elsewhere. Because they otherwise have a Super Bowl roster which eventually will get wasted if they don't believe Goff can be that guy.
These are the tough decisions teams need to make to win championships.
I wrote it wrong - meant to say he has been to a SB.
Lamar may have the best roster round him and can't get to one. He is another iteration of ARod - an MVP-caliber QB who for 10 Years & numerous MVPs wasn't able to get to a SB. Once Lamar gets to an actual SB, I'll change my opinion on his degree of greatness.
I just think Goff needs a bit more roster construction to get over the hump than other good QBs. Needs one more WR. Can you imagine him and Lamar on the same team?
Quote from: GB Warrior on February 23, 2025, 01:37:37 PMI just think Goff needs a bit more roster construction to get over the hump than other good QBs. Needs one more WR. Can you imagine him and Lamar on the same team?
That's reasonable, but he got to a SB with worse RB and TE and comparable WRs than what he has in Detroit.
Quote from: Jockey on February 23, 2025, 01:32:54 PMI wrote it wrong - meant to say he has been to a SB.
Lamar may have the best roster round him and can't get to one. He is another iteration of ARod - an MVP-caliber QB who for 10 Years & numerous MVPs wasn't able to get to a SB. Once Lamar gets to an actual SB, I'll change my opinion on his degree of greatness.
No, Lamar does not have the best roster around him, especially at the skill positions.
He's never had a Pro Bowl receiver and he's had just one receiver who's gone over 1,000 yards (and that was 1,059 in 17 games this year).
He's been his team's leading rusher every year except 2024.
Especially on offense, no one is taking the Ravens roster ahead of Detroit's.
The whole "never been to a Super Bowl" argument is silly.
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert have never been to a Super Bowl.
Jimmy Garappolo, Brock Purdy and Jared Goff have.
Which group are you taking?
Quote from: Shaka Shart on February 23, 2025, 10:47:23 AMUse teal
Teal is discriminatory against color blind MU fans.
Me suggesting use teal should have been in teal
If you can't beat it, ban it?
https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1894109546714456120
Quote from: Pakuni on February 24, 2025, 06:39:15 PMIf you can't beat it, ban it?
https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1894109546714456120
The Chicago Bears submitted a plan to the NFL to ban annual ass kickings by the Packers.
I think a team should hire a very small player, and catapult them downfield each play. Might be able to get 3 yards per play and be unstoppable.
In all seriousness, the Tush-Push should be made illegal again (would have been illegal pre-2006).
Quote from: forgetful on February 25, 2025, 10:34:11 PMI think a team should hire a very small player, and catapult them downfield each play. Might be able to get 3 yards per play and be unstoppable.
In all seriousness, the Tush-Push should be made illegal again (would have been illegal pre-2006).
And Muggsy would finally get the respect he deserves
Quote from: BM1090 on February 25, 2025, 11:30:28 PMAnd Muggsy would finally get the respect he deserves
Peyton manning like calling out "Omaha" but it's "Manatee"
Quote from: Pakuni on February 24, 2025, 06:39:15 PMIf you can't beat it, ban it?
https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1894109546714456120
One thing I heard is that a number of teams want to ban this but that Mark Murphy and the Packers agreed to submit it because it's his last meeting.
Most likely he did it to suck up to the chiefs to Taylor swift plays at lambeau on her next tour.
The NFLPA's annual report card is out.
You'll never guess who the worst owners are.
Kidding, you all know already.
https://nflpa.com/report-cards/2025
Quote from: Pakuni on February 26, 2025, 02:15:20 PMThe NFLPA's annual report card is out.
You'll never guess who the worst owners are.
Kidding, you all know already.
https://nflpa.com/report-cards/2025
New England and Pitt are "D"s? I did not expect that. The media tells us they are the best.
Miami very good?
https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1894831950478877046
I thought Bears ownership was the worst in sports history? Or the worst ownership in any industry ever. That's what some Scoopers have said, at least.
Brady wining and dining Stafford. LV?
We've got a good old-fashioned NFL insiders donnybrook.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jordan-schultz-verbally-accosted-ian-rapoport-at-a-starbucks-in-indianapolis
Looks like Stafford is going to stay in LA on a restructured deal and Packers are going after DK Metcalf.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on February 28, 2025, 01:16:46 PMLooks like Stafford is going to stay in LA on a restructured deal and Packers are going after DK Metcalf.
Raiders beat writer is reporting that the Rams asked for the #6 overall pick before restructuring Stafford and Vegas said no.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on February 28, 2025, 01:16:46 PMLooks like Stafford is going to stay in LA on a restructured deal and Packers are going after DK Metcalf.
Maybe we should offer all our unwanted pieces like Jaire and Doubs. Works in Madden.
Quote from: Pakuni on February 28, 2025, 02:19:17 PMRaiders beat writer is reporting that the Rams asked for the #6 overall pick before restructuring Stafford and Vegas said no.
Good for both the Raiders and the Rams. Stafford isn't worth the 6th pick and the Rams should keep Stafford, who is still very good on a good team.
Deebo Samuel to Washington for a 5th-round pick. Shazam.
Quote from: MU82 on March 02, 2025, 02:28:38 AMDeebo Samuel to Washington for a 5th-round pick. Shazam.
One of the most remarkable immediate turnarounds I've seen in the NFL in a long time. Yes, Daniels was great. But Peters, the new GM who came in with new ownership, signed 25+ FAs and absolutely CRUSHED it. Signed 4 guys who became All-Pros this year, on both sides of the ball, and now follows it up adding another huge weapon (provided he stays healthy) for Daniels. Just astounding
Definitely a shot across the bow of the rest of the NFC.
Quote from: JWags85 on March 02, 2025, 09:04:18 AMOne of the most remarkable immediate turnarounds I've seen in the NFL in a long time. Yes, Daniels was great. But Peters, the new GM who came in with new ownership, signed 25+ FAs and absolutely CRUSHED it. Signed 4 guys who became All-Pros this year, on both sides of the ball, and now follows it up adding another huge weapon (provided he stays healthy) for Daniels. Just astounding
At the price of a 5th round pick it's worth a risk on a guy who maybe will be rejuvenated by a change of scenery combined with heading into a possible free-agent year.
Realistically, they aren't getting 2021 Deebo - he hasn't been that guy in a while - but a low-risk, potentially good reward move.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 02, 2025, 11:14:26 AMAt the price of a 5th round pick it's worth a risk on a guy who maybe will be rejuvenated by a change of scenery combined with heading into a possible free-agent year.
Realistically, they aren't getting 2021 Deebo - he hasn't been that guy in a while - but a low-risk, potentially good reward move.
Agree 100%. Basically a risk-free acquisition of a talented, experienced player.
Jimmy Johnson retiring from the Fox studio show.
Now Terry Bradshaw needs to follow him.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 03, 2025, 01:03:37 PMJimmy Johnson retiring from the Fox studio show.
Now Terry Bradshaw needs to follow him.
He should have preceded him
Bears getting Jonah Jackson from the Rams for a 6th round pick.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 04, 2025, 11:45:54 AMBears getting Jonah Jackson from the Rams for a 6th round pick.
Whale of a trade.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 03, 2025, 01:03:37 PMJimmy Johnson retiring from the Fox studio show.
Now Terry Bradshaw needs to follow him.
I wonder how much Jimmy got paid to make one obvious observation a week. Same with most others on these 5- and 6-person NFL panels.
Bradshaw is so bad that it's almost endearing. Plus, it's employing a guy who took a lot of hits to the head on behalf of the NFL.
Jets cutting Devante Adams. Would've been silly to trade for him.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on March 04, 2025, 12:35:18 PMJets cutting Devante Adams. Would've been silly to trade for him.
Hard to believe nobody wants to take on a $38.2 million cap hit for a mercurial 32-year-old receiver.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 04, 2025, 11:51:11 AMWhale of a trade.
Decent potential for a 6th round pick. I have to assume a contract restructure is in the works.
Quote from: MU82 on March 04, 2025, 11:57:05 AMI wonder how much Jimmy got paid to make one obvious observation a week. Same with most others on these 5- and 6-person NFL panels.
Bradshaw is so bad that it's almost endearing. Plus, it's employing a guy who took a lot of hits to the head on behalf of the NFL.
Keeping Bradshaw elevates the perceived insights of Gronk
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 04, 2025, 01:26:53 PMDecent potential for a 6th round pick. I have to assume a contract restructure is in the works.
Bears have zero leverage for a restructure unless they want to give a healthy guarantee for 2026 (they don't want to).
This is at best a mediocre trade based on a $17M payday for 2025.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on March 04, 2025, 12:35:18 PMJets cutting Devante Adams. Would've been silly to trade for him.
Will the Packers re-sign him?
Quote from: Dish on March 04, 2025, 07:33:35 PMBears have zero leverage for a restructure unless they want to give a healthy guarantee for 2026 (they don't want to).
This is at best a mediocre trade based on a $17M payday for 2025.
Jackson is a good player, but yeah, $17 million is a hefty price for a guard who's missed 18 games the past two seasons.
Quote from: forgetful on March 04, 2025, 07:44:02 PMWill the Packers re-sign him?
Well... In the end I doubt it, but I think they will at least look at it.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 04, 2025, 08:11:21 PMWell... In the end I doubt it, but I think they will at least look at it.
I think it's Adams decision first and foremost.
Quote from: Dish on March 04, 2025, 07:33:35 PMBears have zero leverage for a restructure unless they want to give a healthy guarantee for 2026 (they don't want to).
This is at best a mediocre trade based on a $17M payday for 2025.
They could cut him. I'd hope they would have negotiated a deal prior to trading.
Bears trading for another guard.
This time it's Joe Thuney from the Chefs for a 4th round pick.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 05, 2025, 09:30:27 AMBears trading for another guard.
This time it's Joe Thuney from the Chefs for a 4th round pick.
That's a good trade for the Bears. He is older, but that line needs a veteran presense. And he is only under contract for one more season. The Chiefs had his replacement set, which is one of the reasons he was moved to LT - where he was a disaster against the Eagles.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 09:35:24 AMThat's a good trade for the Bears. He is older, but that line needs a veteran presense. And he is only under contract for one more season. The Chiefs had his replacement set, which is one of the reasons he was moved to LT - where he was a disaster against the Eagles.
I suppose it is decent in light of the fact that decent OL players don't hit FA so trades are the only option. Hate giving up draft capital when the Bears need more than just a better O-Line. I think the two trades opens up the option with going with a D-Lineman in the 1st round.
EDIT - I see it is a 2026 4th round pick that makes it a little better, plus the Bears will be picking 32nd each round in next years draft. (LOL)
(I give the Bears credit for at least trying to win as opposed to the Bulls and White Sox.)
Johnson watched Detroit get better by building up the lines and balancing the offense.
Jackson + Thuney for 4th/6th are good moves for this team without giving up too much.
Especially considering the amount of cap space and 3 top 40 picks.
I don't personally expect Super Bowl next season, so good opportunities to make the team better in the short and long term with these moves.
I would now expect them to go BPA/d-line with the 3 picks
Quote from: jesmu84 on March 05, 2025, 10:56:53 AMJackson + Thuney for 4th/6th are good moves for this team without giving up too much.
Especially considering the amount of cap space and 3 top 40 picks.
I don't personally expect Super Bowl next season, so good opportunities to make the team better in the short and long term with these moves.
I would now expect them to go BPA/d-line with the 3 picks
As much as I like to rag on the Bears (it's so easy) - these were both good moves. Thuney is still close to the top of his game. Jackson's a little more iffy, but a good guy to take a chance on for that cost. They have the money for the next few years, so use it where it helps the most.
Will the Bears bring their offseason championship trophy with them to Green Bay for the draft?
For the record I like both of these moves for them (especially Thuney)
Bears got fleeced
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 05, 2025, 12:54:19 PMBears got fleeced
Don't worry. The NFL will step in and void the trades.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 05, 2025, 01:34:19 PMDon't worry. The NFL will step in and void the trades.
The NFL hates the Bears. Its a well known fact. They're still not over the "Rozelle" headband.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 01:40:44 PMThe NFL hates the Bears. Its a well known fact. They're still not over the "Rozelle" headband.
;D
The NFL's Hiroshima
Pretty happy with the two trades for the Bears, especially Thuney.
Cost them minimal draft capital and they have more than enough cap space. Once Trey Smith was franchised the options in free agency were mediocre. If either guy doesn't work out there is no longer term cap issues if they move.
Also adds a ton of flexibility in their approach to free agency and the draft.
Maxx Crosby is now the league's highest-paid non-QB.
At least until Micah Parsons signs his next contract.
Aidan Hutchinson is pleased.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 05, 2025, 12:07:46 PMWill the Bears bring their offseason championship trophy with them to Green Bay for the draft?
For the record I like both of these moves for them (especially Thuney)
It is an unimpressive trophy compared to the "it took a blocked field goal to beat a laughingstock team 1 of 2 times"
DK Metcalf asks for a trade. Seahawks taking offers.
Quote from: MU82 on March 05, 2025, 05:26:16 PMDK Metcalf asks for a trade. Seahawks taking offers.
The Packers should be interested, right?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 05, 2025, 07:41:55 PMThe Packers should be interested, right?
Imagine his old coach might be interested in bringing him to Vegas.
They have no one to throw the ball, but Metcalf-Meyers-Bowers would be a pretty fun trio.
The player the Packers should trade assets for is Trey Hendrickson, not Metcalfe.
They need an alpha at WR but give me a dude who sacks the QB
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 06, 2025, 05:07:28 PMThe player the Packers should trade assets for is Trey Hendrickson, not Metcalfe.
They need an alpha at WR but give me a dude who sacks the QB
I hope the Bears are very much in on Hendrickson. I love that dude, that Week 18 game against Pittsburgh, he was a one man wrecking crew.
He's a young 30 (won't turn 31 until December), been remarkably healthy, and I think a 4 year deal (guaranteed money for 3 years) will end up being a good deal for a team with future cap space flexibility.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 06, 2025, 05:07:28 PMThe player the Packers should trade assets for is Trey Hendrickson, not Metcalfe.
They need an alpha at WR but give me a dude who sacks the QB
He's great. But I will be floored if Metcalf fetches even close to the same amount of capital...If either is even really available.
Trading Hendrickson would be something given how barren that defense is already.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 06, 2025, 08:41:41 PMHe's great. But I will be floored if Metcalf fetches even close to the same amount of capital...If either is even really available.
Trading Hendrickson would be something given how barren that defense is already.
It's the Bengals
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 07:09:31 AMIt's the Bengals
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/00/77/9e/00779e5a7ed256a2318809b73a3cbcfc.gif)
Lions re-sign Barnes. If they stay healthy, Barnes, Campbell, and Anzalone are a solid LB trio.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 07:09:31 AMIt's the Bengals
What will it take?
I don't think the Bengals will feet a 1st in the deal. Would you give a 2nd this year, a 3rd next year and LVN?
Quote from: Jockey on March 07, 2025, 11:32:01 AMWhat will it take?
I don't think the Bengals will feet a 1st in the deal. Would you give a 2nd this year, a 3rd next year and LVN?
He'll be a popular target because it's doubtful Cincinnati cuts him, so you'll have to pony up. If all it costs is a 3rd and LVN, it's a fireable offense not to make the deal
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 12:00:34 PMHe'll be a popular target because it's doubtful Cincinnati cuts him, so you'll have to pony up. If all it costs is a 3rd and LVN, it's a fireable offense not to make the deal
If things worked like the NBA, the Packers might have to give up a 3rd just to get someone to take LVN.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 12:00:34 PMHe'll be a popular target because it's doubtful Cincinnati cuts him, so you'll have to pony up. If all it costs is a 3rd and LVN, it's a fireable offense not to make the deal
The pony-ing up will be giving him a 3-year, $80m+ extension.
Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 07, 2025, 06:16:10 PMGeno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd.
What on earth are the Seahawks doing
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 07, 2025, 06:41:27 PMWhat on earth are the Seahawks doing
My guess is that they are targeting Darnold. Quite a few years younger. And a 3rd for Geno is a pretty good deal.
Quote from: Jockey on March 07, 2025, 07:02:37 PMMy guess is that they are targeting Darnold. Quite a few years younger. And a 3rd for Geno is a pretty good deal.
Darnold behind that line will not just be seeing ghosts but will be turning into one
Gotta admit this one surprised me. Geno has weaknesses but he's been a legit NFL QB for years. Darnold sure as shyte can't say that ... and now he's about to get handed a sh!t-ton of money to go along with responsibility he hasn't shown he can handle.
Then again, it's scary if the Seahawks don't get him, too. There ain't nothing else out there.
I might be a Seahawks fan from afar
Close the book on Darnold for me!!1
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 07, 2025, 06:41:27 PMWhat on earth are the Seahawks doing
Isn't Pete Carroll the one who turned him into a legit starting QB?
https://x.com/WillKunkelFOX/status/1898383018735067200
The chiefs way
Rig games for them while they assault people on the side
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 08, 2025, 10:37:15 AMThe chiefs way
Rig games for them while they assault people on the side
Chiefs heading into 2025 with their top two WRs facing jail time (and potentially long suspensions).
I will laugh if AR ends up a Viking.
Quote from: tower912 on March 07, 2025, 08:55:47 AMLions re-sign Barnes. If they stay healthy, Barnes, Campbell, and Anzalone are a solid LB trio.
Bringing Davenport back on a heavily incentived 1 year deal. So injury prone.
Myles Garrett gets a new deal.
Maxx Crosby's reign as the highest paid non-QB lasted a glorious four days.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44178418/sources-myles-garrett-browns-agree-record-contract-extension
Quote from: Pakuni on March 09, 2025, 11:03:54 AMMyles Garrett gets a new deal.
Maxx Crosby's reign as the highest paid non-QB lasted a glorious four days.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44178418/sources-myles-garrett-browns-agree-record-contract-extension
Well, Myles did say he wanted to win.
The Cowboys not locking up Parsons early, like the Bengals and Chase, is looking pretty foolish.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 09, 2025, 11:57:07 AMThe Cowboys not locking up Parsons early, like the Bengals and Chase, is looking pretty foolish.
Well, I wouldn't say they've been great in recent years in handling resigning their stars.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 09, 2025, 11:57:07 AMThe Cowboys not locking up Parsons early, like the Bengals and Chase, is looking pretty foolish.
This is what poorly run teams do. Price only goes up.
Now, that being said, the Browns have been successful at pissing off 31 other teams through market-resetting deals. They summarily ignored the Watson deal as the new standard (fully guaranteed) but will have a harder time ignoring this one. Will cost a lot of extra money for Parsons.
New contract for Trey Hendrickson goes up.
Cincy's return for him goes down. May not get a 1st back for him.
Aaron Jones staying in Minnesota.
Za'darius Smith is available.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 09, 2025, 03:54:18 PMAaron Jones staying in Minnesota.
Good for him. Rare move that worked out for everyone. I don't think Jones is as good for the Packers behind a bad run-blocking line
Devante Adams headed to the rams
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on March 09, 2025, 06:13:35 PMDevante Adams headed to the rams
That was nonsense the talk of him returning to GB. We don't need a guy entering his 33 year old season as our #1 WR, even #2. Plus the Packers do not bring back aging veterans. Never been their MO.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 09, 2025, 06:23:24 PMThat was nonsense the talk of him returning to GB. We don't need a guy entering his 33 year old season as our #1 WR, even #2. Plus the Packers do not bring back aging veterans. Never been their MO.
It wasn't, but he's still a very good option and a man coverage beater they desperately need. He'll be a great fit for what the Rams need as well.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 09, 2025, 06:33:54 PMIt wasn't, but he's still a very good option and a man coverage beater they desperately need. He'll be a great fit for what the Rams need as well.
Just wait until the youngsters blossom
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 09, 2025, 06:35:06 PMJust wait until the youngsters blossom
5 years to judge
DK Metcalf going to be traded to the Steelers.
Who throws him the ball?
Sell the team packers shareholders
Quote from: The Sultan on March 09, 2025, 06:50:35 PMDK Metcalf going to be traded to the Steelers.
Last player left in Seattle, please turn out the lights!
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 09, 2025, 06:53:41 PMSell the team packers shareholders
Is Jeff Janis still available?
Quote from: tower912 on March 09, 2025, 06:51:04 PMWho throws him the ball?
They're giving DK $30 million/year, which makes me think they expect to go cheap on QB. Running it back with Fields or Russ seems mostly likely. Would they give up more draft capital to move up for Sanders?
QB no matta
Quote from: MU82 on March 09, 2025, 08:26:40 PMQB no matta
"QBs? We don't need no stinkin QBs!"
I thought they were settling for a darn old retread.
I hope Drew Dalman signs anywhere but Chicago. Bears fans/Bears twitter will have you believe he's the second coming of Mike Webster.
Overpaying a lot to a mediocre player like Dalman is how you stay bad as an organization.
According to the reporting, Packers never made an offer to Adams or for DK. Not good.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 09, 2025, 10:35:24 PMAccording to the reporting, Packers never made an offer to Adams or for DK. Not good.
Packers were never paying a receiver DK's contract.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 03:45:00 AMPackers were never paying a receiver DK's contract.
Packers wideouts sure better take a big leap next year
A Lambeau leap?
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 03:45:00 AMPackers were never paying a receiver DK's contract.
Not surprised either with that price tag, but the margins to improve at that spot are now very slim
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 06:45:09 AMPackers wideouts sure better take a big leap next year
Yes.
However my larger concern is an edge rusher. If the plan was to go all in for a guy like Hendrickson, I'm cool with that.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 08:04:02 AMYes.
However my larger concern is an edge rusher. If the plan was to go all in for a guy like Hendrickson, I'm cool with that.
Likewise. I don't think they will, though. This draft isn't good enough to fill needs and get impact players. This is one to be willing to give up picks.
If they don't do something significant to improve the defense this year via free agency or trades, and simply stand pat and draft away, I hope the change in the President role will mean a harder look at what the GM is doing. They have dug themselves out of a bad cap situation, locked up their offense for awhile, but are woefully inadequate on the defensive line right now. To take a leap they need to take some chances.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 08:05:36 AMLikewise. I don't think they will, though. This draft isn't good enough to fill needs and get impact players. This is one to be willing to give up picks.
The consensus on this draft is that there are just a handful of potentially elite players and after that, there's not a ton of space between guy #10 and guy #50.
Bad year to be picking in the teens and early 20s.
Panthers making Jaycee Horn the highest-paid CB in the league.
Not bad for a guy who's missed nearly as many games (31) as he's played (37) in his career.
Quote from: Dish on March 09, 2025, 09:09:26 PMI hope Drew Dalman signs anywhere but Chicago. Bears fans/Bears twitter will have you believe he's the second coming of Mike Webster.
Overpaying a lot to a mediocre player like Dalman is how you stay bad as an organization.
Welp.
Caleb's rookie contract gives margin for error for less than optimal contracts. Even the line graduating to 'meh' is a whole standard deviation from last year.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 10, 2025, 11:40:08 AMCaleb's rookie contract gives margin for error for less than optimal contracts. Even the line graduating to 'meh' is a whole standard deviation from last year.
An improved offensive line isn't going to fix this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1ho9kxw/nfl_teams_by_sacks_attributed_to_the_qb_vs_the_ol/#lightbox
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 11:42:36 AMAn improved offensive line isn't going to fix this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1ho9kxw/nfl_teams_by_sacks_attributed_to_the_qb_vs_the_ol/#lightbox
No, but a better coach can.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 11:42:36 AMAn improved offensive line isn't going to fix this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1ho9kxw/nfl_teams_by_sacks_attributed_to_the_qb_vs_the_ol/#lightbox
No it won't. Johnson is going to have to re-wire Caleb in that respect. But you do that by providing outlets for him where he can trust the system a bit. I thought that improved when Thomas Brown took over, and would expect a huge jump under Johnson.
Free agency is not a perfect allocation of resources but I'd be pleased if I'm a bears fan.
Sigh.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 10, 2025, 11:40:08 AMCaleb's rookie contract gives margin for error for less than optimal contracts. Even the line graduating to 'meh' is a whole standard deviation from last year.
I agree with this. I complained / observed last season that the Bears would be a pretty good team is they could just get pedestrian O-line play.
Dalman is an overpay like Sweat, but I am in favor of this directionally. And, to make the most obvious statement in the world, they need to draft well to set themselves up when/if they have to pay Williams.
Dan Moore, $50M guaranteed!!!
Insane.
Quote from: Dish on March 10, 2025, 12:03:07 PMDan Moore, $50M guaranteed!!!
Insane.
This, on the other hand, is nuts. As is the bag that Kinlaw got from the Commanders
Quote from: Dish on March 10, 2025, 12:03:07 PMDan Moore, $50M guaranteed!!!
Insane.
I was just about to post this as our early leader for worst FA signing of the cycle.
The fact a OL-deficient team like the Steelers were happy to let Moore walk should tell you everything.
Watching these CB deals roll in, if I'm GB I'm sitting on Jaire for awhile. No rush...
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 11:42:36 AMAn improved offensive line isn't going to fix this.
https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1ho9kxw/nfl_teams_by_sacks_attributed_to_the_qb_vs_the_ol/#lightbox
If this chart is accurate, Williams percentage of total sacks he is responsible for isn't great but better than Stroud, Stafford, Darnold, Herbert, Geno Smith?
Getting sacked a whole bunch increases the nominal total sure but the % isn't that much an outlier.
Lions add DJ Reed, lose Carlton Davis.
Darnold is a Seahawk.
Hope he got the bag, because I can't imagine any other reason he would go there.
Update: 3 years, $110 million ($55 million guaranteed).
Have to admit, with some of the crazy contracts being thrown around today, that's less than I expected for Darnold. That said, I'm not convinced he isn't a one-year wonder that fell into an ideal situation last year.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 01:25:08 PMDarnold is a Seahawk.
Hope he got the bag, because I can't imagine any other reason he would go there.
Update: 3 years, $110 million ($55 million guaranteed).
Have to admit, with some of the crazy contracts being thrown around today, that's less than I expected for Darnold. That said, I'm not convinced he isn't a one-year wonder that fell into an ideal situation last year.
Since the NY teams were not an option, the market seems like the Seahawks and Steelers. Not all that robust.
Twitter was down today? Hahahahahahaha
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 01:25:08 PMDarnold is a Seahawk.
Hope he got the bag, because I can't imagine any other reason he would go there.
Update: 3 years, $110 million ($55 million guaranteed).
Have to admit, with some of the crazy contracts being thrown around today, that's less than I expected for Darnold. That said, I'm not convinced he isn't a one-year wonder that fell into an ideal situation last year.
I'm seeing 3 years, $100.5 million in multiple places (NFL.com, Yahoo, ESPN). The ESPN blurb when googling says $110M, but the headline and article say $100.5. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44194464/sam-darnold-seahawks-3-year-1005m-deal-sources-say
I'm actually relieved that the contract wasn't worse, because I was reading reports over the weekend of possibly $40M+ per year, with up to $75M guaranteed ... so this was practically a bargain. I'm quite sure the Seahawks would have had to pay Geno more than they'll be paying Darnold.
I still wouldn't be surprised to see the Panthers take a flier on a QB on Day 2 of the draft with one of their extra picks so he could develop while Darnold plays. I've seen Milroe mentioned in The Athletic.
I was among the bazillions critical of Darnold's play at the end of last season - I mean, how could anybody not be? I'm an optimistic kind of guy, but this is a big "we'll see" for me. The Seahawks don't have the best OL in the world, and their WR corps has gone from one of the NFL's best to definitely not that. Darnold ain't gonna be able to just heave it up to JJ anymore.
2/40 with 30 guaranteed for Fields to the Jets
Josh Sweat to the Cardinals, Milton Williams to the Pats.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 09:37:42 AMPanthers making Jaycee Horn the highest-paid CB in the league.
Not bad for a guy who's missed nearly as many games (31) as he's played (37) in his career.
Horn obviously shouldn't be the best-paid CB, but he is a real good player.
More importantly for him, he picked a good season to stay mostly healthy (15 starts) - right as the Panthers had to decide whether to pay him the big bucks or move on from him.
Bears sign Grady Jarrett.
Very good pickup if he has something left in the tank.
Aaron Banks to the Packers per reports
4 years $77M
TJ Slaton to the Bengals, 2 years $15.1M
Going to have to see the guaranteed money for Banks, because that 4/77 is a lot for a decent guard.
Laremy Tunsil being dealt to the Commanders for picks.
Packers sign a nickel CB. Raiders Nate Hobbs 4/$48. I got nothing here - any AFC West people have opinions?
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 10, 2025, 04:03:09 PMPackers sign a nickel CB. Raiders Nate Hobbs 4/$48. I got nothing here - any AFC West people have opinions?
Raiders fan here.
Love, love, love Nate Hobbs. Borderline elite-level slot corner when healthy. Problem is, he plays a style that often gets him hurt, causing him to miss 14 games the past three years and be pretty hobbled for many more.
When he's healthy and on the field, you're going to like him a lot. But a bit of a gamble given his injury history.
Quote from: jesmu84 on March 10, 2025, 01:55:39 PM2/40 with 30 guaranteed for Fields to the Jets
It's good, nay - very good, to be an NFL QB.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 10, 2025, 04:06:21 PMRaiders fan here.
Love, love, love Nate Hobbs. Borderline elite-level slot corner when healthy. Problem is, he plays a style that often gets him hurt, causing him to miss 14 games the past three years and be pretty hobbled for many more.
When he's healthy and on the field, you're going to like him a lot. But a bit of a gamble given his injury history.
Can he and Ja sync their injuries to create one complete corner?
Packers did fine today. Off-season still hinges on finding another edge player
Lions exchange Carlton Davis for DJ Reed at CB1. About even. The market and mark up for edges is nuts.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 04:42:30 PMPackers did fine today. Off-season still hinges on finding another edge player
This. I hope they go after Chase Young but have a feeling his market is going to go bonkers (like 15M per)
How can the saints keep funding a team with that cap situation
A lot of Bears fans confusing activity as accomplishment today.
The Jeanty at #10 talk is ridiculous. If he's there when they pick, it'll be Tyler Warren.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 10, 2025, 08:20:27 PMHow can the saints keep funding a team with that cap situation
It's not like they've been successful
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 08:36:28 PMIt's not like they've been successful
Successful in retaining players I'd like to be available :)
Quote from: Dish on March 10, 2025, 08:35:54 PMA lot of Bears fans confusing activity as accomplishment today.
The Jeanty at #10 talk is ridiculous. If he's there when they pick, it'll be Tyler Warren.
You hated all the moves?
Quote from: JWags85 on March 10, 2025, 09:38:37 PMYou hated all the moves?
I think they did alright. Poles will get credit/blame, but make no mistake, these are guys that Ben Johnson wanted.
So now, they can go one of 3 ways at the top of the draft - RB, TE, or Edge. We know Ben likes a good running game, but this is one of the better RB classes in a while so I'll be a bit surprised if he goes for Jeanty in the 1st round.
Quote from: JWags85 on March 10, 2025, 09:38:37 PMYou hated all the moves?
They're marginally better today, but a lot of Bears fans are head over heels with these moves. Applauding Poles for "fixing" previous neglect is silly.
Dalman is fine. People freaking out that the Bears signed "the best center available" is misguided. They're paying him as the second highest paid center in the league. Good for Dalman hitting FA at the right time, but they're paying top dollar for a good run blocker, mediocre pass blocker.
I don't understand giving Jarrett two guaranteed years at that amount for a 32 year old tackle. Analytically, he is as middle of the road as it gets currently, and 2024 was the worst year of his career. Is he going to get revitalized playing most of his games outdoors on grass now?
Odeyingbo is a scratch off lottery ticket. Wait to see.
They still have the worst roster in the division, and lack blue chip talent. I realize there wasn't blue chip level free agents available today, but these moves are...fine.
The Athletic, which graded all the FA deals around the NFL, likes Dalman more than you do, Dish.
C Drew Dalman to sign with Bears
Top 150 ranking: No. 15
Reported deal: Three years, $42 million
Grade: A
The signing of Dalman, formerly of the Falcons, gives the Bears a versatile, well-rounded center capable of fitting into any blocking scheme necessary. Dalman missed eight games with an ankle injury, but in the nine he did play in, he allowed a total of only 10 pressures and no sacks. Chicago has made upgrading Caleb Williams' line a high priority this offseason and Dalman is the latest piece to the puzzle.
The Bear fans are well on their way to winning another off-season Super Bowl. How many consecutive is that now?
Quote from: Dish on March 10, 2025, 11:26:13 PMThey're marginally better today, but a lot of Bears fans are head over heels with these moves. Applauding Poles for "fixing" previous neglect is silly.
Dalman is fine. People freaking out that the Bears signed "the best center available" is misguided. They're paying him as the second highest paid center in the league. Good for Dalman hitting FA at the right time, but they're paying top dollar for a good run blocker, mediocre pass blocker.
I don't understand giving Jarrett two guaranteed years at that amount for a 32 year old tackle. Analytically, he is as middle of the road as it gets currently, and 2024 was the worst year of his career. Is he going to get revitalized playing most of his games outdoors on grass now?
Odeyingbo is a scratch off lottery ticket. Wait to see.
They still have the worst roster in the division, and lack blue chip talent. I realize there wasn't blue chip level free agents available today, but these moves are...fine.
I generally agree with all of this. I think your point about the quality of FAs available is true. I'd say given the potential of being able to improve a team via FA, the Bears did well and didn't lock themselves into long term big dollars. It terms of improving compared to the division or NFL, they did "fine" is accurate.
Hopefully they made a major upgrade at HC and the staff, marginal improvements via FA and trades and can add quality in the draft that adds up to a material improvement on the field.
Quote from: Dish on March 10, 2025, 11:26:13 PMThey're marginally better today, but a lot of Bears fans are head over heels with these moves. Applauding Poles for "fixing" previous neglect is silly.
Dalman is fine. People freaking out that the Bears signed "the best center available" is misguided. They're paying him as the second highest paid center in the league. Good for Dalman hitting FA at the right time, but they're paying top dollar for a good run blocker, mediocre pass blocker.
I don't understand giving Jarrett two guaranteed years at that amount for a 32 year old tackle. Analytically, he is as middle of the road as it gets currently, and 2024 was the worst year of his career. Is he going to get revitalized playing most of his games outdoors on grass now?
Odeyingbo is a scratch off lottery ticket. Wait to see.
They still have the worst roster in the division, and lack blue chip talent. I realize there wasn't blue chip level free agents available today, but these moves are...fine.
I'd argue people are excited because they are doing what they have been supposed to do for a while, but have not.
That combined with new staff means people can be optimistic of the returns even if it is correcting past negligence.
Quote from: MU82 on March 11, 2025, 07:11:17 AMThe Athletic, which graded all the FA deals around the NFL, likes Dalman more than you do, Dish.
C Drew Dalman to sign with Bears
Top 150 ranking: No. 15
Reported deal: Three years, $42 million
Grade: A
The signing of Dalman, formerly of the Falcons, gives the Bears a versatile, well-rounded center capable of fitting into any blocking scheme necessary. Dalman missed eight games with an ankle injury, but in the nine he did play in, he allowed a total of only 10 pressures and no sacks. Chicago has made upgrading Caleb Williams' line a high priority this offseason and Dalman is the latest piece to the puzzle.
The Athletic writer Mike Jones gave out almost all A's and B's, there was zero substance in that article.
All the analytic guys (PFF, Barnwell, Solak, Walder) are almost unanimously questioning why the Bears signed who they signed (or traded for) at the prices that they did (Thuney being the exception).
Quote from: Dish on March 12, 2025, 07:13:20 PMThe Athletic writer Mike Jones gave out almost all A's and B's, there was zero substance in that article.
All the analytic guys (PFF, Barnwell, Solak, Walder) are almost unanimously questioning why the Bears signed who they signed (or traded for) at the prices that they did (Thuney being the exception).
Yeah, I question some of their grades, too.
They rated Darnold the #4 player available and by far the best QB available. Seattle beat several other suitors to sign him to a team-friendly contract ... and The Athletic gave it a C grade.
I mean, I'm not sure this will be good for the Seahawks, but The Athletic might want to pay attention to The Athletic.
Quote from: MU82 on March 13, 2025, 01:16:35 AMYeah, I question some of their grades, too.
They rated Darnold the #4 player available and by far the best QB available. Seattle beat several other suitors to sign him to a team-friendly contract ... and The Athletic gave it a C grade.
I mean, I'm not sure this will be good for the Seahawks, but The Athletic might want to pay attention to The Athletic.
Might be using the Scoop Non-conference grading scale.
Detroit signing Lopez from Ari is a nice DL depth move. Re-signing Onwuzurike at $5 mil for one year is a steal. McNeill's recovery from knee surgery is a wild card. Detroit is basically saying that they believe the defense they started last season with is good enough to win it all. If they can avoid the endless injuries.
Also, I think they believe Mahogany is able to replace Zeitler at guard.
Rolling with continuity and culture is a bold move.
Quote from: tower912 on March 14, 2025, 07:47:44 AMAlso, I think they believe Mahogany is able to replace Zeitler at guard.
You wood.
FWIW ... I liked Detroit's moves, too. They're an excellent team. Running it back (mostly) was the logical course.
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 11:36:36 AMYou wood.
FWIW ... I liked Detroit's moves, too. They're an excellent team. Running it back (mostly) was the logical course.
Well played.
This Vikings offseason is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
Gotta just pray JJ is ready
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 15, 2025, 08:21:22 PMThis Vikings offseason is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
Gotta just pray JJ is ready
You're THAT happy to get rid of Darnold?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 15, 2025, 08:21:22 PMThis Vikings offseason is niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice
Gotta just pray JJ is ready
LOL, they don't have a quarterback.
Quote from: MU82 on March 15, 2025, 08:28:52 PMYou're THAT happy to get rid of Darnold?
That.
Plus every FA signing and I love the Mason trade too.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 15, 2025, 08:31:56 PMLOL, they don't have a quarterback.
Didn't last year either.
The NFC North is going to be even more of a slog this year
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 15, 2025, 09:53:02 PMThe NFC North is going to be even more of a slog this year
Just to go 0-3 in the Playoffs again.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 15, 2025, 09:45:02 PMDidn't last year either.
All they have at the games most important position is a guy who has yet to play in the NFL at one of the hardest positions in sports where just about everyone struggles early on. No one except a Vikings fan would feel good about next year with that situation.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 15, 2025, 11:43:15 PMAll they have at the games most important position is a guy who has yet to play in the NFL at one of the hardest positions in sports where just about everyone struggles early on. No one except a Vikings fan would feel good about next year with that situation.
On the other hand, many had the Bears making the playoffs last year, so much so that the odds were -120 in July.
And Williams had an objectively worse roster around him heading into 2024, and far worse coaching staff, than McCarthy has heading into 2025.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 15, 2025, 09:45:02 PMDidn't last year either.
If you mean that, going into last season, it didn't appear that the Vikings had a viable QB, I'm with you.
If you mean that, when the games mattered most, Darnold was a major negative, I'm with you.
But if you're trying to rewrite history and say that, for the vast majority of the season, Darnold wasn't a very good QB, that's just silly.
Quote from: MU82 on March 16, 2025, 11:08:53 AMIf you mean that, going into last season, it didn't appear that the Vikings had a viable QB, I'm with you.
If you mean that, when the games mattered most, Darnold was a major negative, I'm with you.
But if you're trying to rewrite history and say that, for the vast majority of the season, Darnold wasn't a very good QB, that's just silly.
I think he means the first. But the problem with running a pass-oriented offense with a quarterback like Darnold is that eventually the mistakes will emerge when it matters most. So you just can't throw anyone into that role and hope it works.
JJ could be way better than we think and be a star. Or Aaron Rodgers could agree to cause no ruffles and run the offense they have and it may work. So I'm not saying it's hopeless, but this is a powerful offense that seemingly doesn't have the quarterback to run it.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 16, 2025, 11:21:18 AMI think he means the first. But the problem with running a pass-oriented offense with a quarterback like Darnold is that eventually the mistakes will emerge when it matters most. So you just can't throw anyone into that role and hope it works.
JJ could be way better than we think and be a star. Or Aaron Rodgers could agree to cause no ruffles and run the offense they have and it may work. So I'm not saying it's hopeless, but this is a powerful offense that seemingly doesn't have the quarterback to run it.
The day Rodgers runs an offense in a way be doesn't want to run it will be the first. The closest we've seen is his first MVP season under MLF
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 16, 2025, 01:51:42 PMThe day Rodgers runs an offense in a way be doesn't want to run it will be the first. The closest we've seen is his first MVP season under MLF
I don't disagree.
Quote from: MU82 on March 16, 2025, 11:08:53 AMIf you mean that, going into last season, it didn't appear that the Vikings had a viable QB, I'm with you.
If you mean that, when the games mattered most, Darnold was a major negative, I'm with you.
But if you're trying to rewrite history and say that, for the vast majority of the season, Darnold wasn't a very good QB, that's just silly.
As sultan said it's from an objective standpoint the 1st option.
But it's also a mix of all 3. I'm a firm believer that while KOC had some odd game plan/coaching the final few games. That overall he's an excellent offensive strategist and mostly anyone can work with this unit.
So i feel good about McCarthy.
Also, probably wasn't clear but the main reason I absolutely love the Vikes off-season is everything around the QB. JJ could flop and the season be a disaster. But imo we've added everyone we needed to and got much better. Which is another huge reason I didn't want Darnold back. The cost.
There wasn't a true no brainer QB upgrade out there/possible. So that part I can't judge for FA as is.
Last note, I should say. As sick as it is to type, I'm one of the few Vikes fans that would be very open to giving Rodgers a go.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 16, 2025, 03:27:24 PMAs sultan said it's from an objective standpoint the 1st option.
But it's also a mix of all 3. I'm a firm believer that while KOC had some odd game plan/coaching the final few games. That overall he's an excellent offensive strategist and mostly anyone can work with this unit.
So i feel good about McCarthy.
Also, probably wasn't clear but the main reason I absolutely love the Vikes off-season is everything around the QB. JJ could flop and the season be a disaster. But imo we've added everyone we needed to and got much better. Which is another huge reason I didn't want Darnold back. The cost.
There wasn't a true no brainer QB upgrade out there/possible. So that part I can't judge for FA as is.
Last note, I should say. As sick as it is to type, I'm one of the few Vikes fans that would be very open to giving Rodgers a go.
Thanks for the explanation.
https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1901466892184740072
Quote from: Pakuni on March 16, 2025, 10:02:03 PMhttps://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1901466892184740072
Trade me Trey plz
Quote from: Pakuni on March 16, 2025, 10:02:03 PMhttps://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1901466892184740072
Did Mike Brown secretly die and someone else took over the franchise?
Also, he's good, but doesn't that seem like a pretty big overpay for Higgins?
Quote from: JWags85 on March 17, 2025, 12:04:32 PMDid Mike Brown secretly die and someone else took over the franchise?
Also, he's good, but doesn't that seem like a pretty big overpay for Higgins?
It feels like a lot of money tied up in receivers in general.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 17, 2025, 12:06:41 PMIt feels like a lot of money tied up in receivers in general.
The Bengals really got themselves in a tough spot. Their success is so dependent on their QB and receivers, and at this point, you're not finding defensive difference makers on the market if you were to forego paying Higgins.
Their best bet is basically striking gold drafting defense.
What I really don't get is all the money for Gesicki. He was fine, I guess. But $12M this year for a middle of the road receiving TE seems like a want when there are glaring needs all over that roster.
The Lions clearly believe their defense last season was good enough to win it all, as they keep re-signing players from last season.
Quote from: tower912 on March 18, 2025, 04:58:58 PMThe Lions clearly believe their defense last season was good enough to win it all, as they keep re-signing players from last season.
For how many starts they lost to injury at the end of the year, I wouldn't bet against them. Nominally better health and progression from their young secondary...it's a dangerous team
It is. As Holmes.said in his end of the year presser, nobody game plans for their 8th string defensive end. I think they need some depth at safety.
Packers signing Mecole Hardman
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Appears the Vikings are not pursuing Aaron Rodgers. Sad!
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 19, 2025, 08:22:36 AMAppears the Vikings are not pursuing Aaron Rodgers. Sad!
Loser franchises keep making loser decisions.
Quote from: JWags85 on March 17, 2025, 12:04:32 PMDid Mike Brown secretly die and someone else took over the franchise?
Also, he's good, but doesn't that seem like a pretty big overpay for Higgins?
That Higgins deal is awful for Cincinnati.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 19, 2025, 08:23:55 AMLoser franchises keep making loser decisions.
I think the loser decision would have been to sign Rodgers.
From The Athletic:
Three years of Brock Purdy cost the 49ers less ($2.6 million) than Deshaun Watson costs the Browns per game spent on the bench ($2.7 million).
Quote from: MU82 on March 19, 2025, 12:08:32 PMFrom The Athletic:
Three years of Brock Purdy cost the 49ers less ($2.6 million) than Deshaun Watson costs the Browns per game spent on the bench ($2.7 million).
Browns being Browns.
With the Lions signing Rock Ya-Sin and re-signing Khalil Dorsey, I think it is safe to assume that they will not be drafting a corner early. Safety depth, edge rusher, big wide receiver.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 19, 2025, 01:34:14 PMBrowns being Browns.
Obviously the Browns went above and beyond on the Watson contract to the point where Haslam pissed off the other owners, so that was dumb. But a lot of this is also just the economics of rookie vs second contracts for QBs + injury. You could probably say a similar thing about Dak's extension rn. IMHO Purdy is also the most overrated QB in football, so a bit of a personal axe to grind there too.
The Bears' off-season championship has resulted in ESPN moving the Bears power ranking from 22 all the way to ........... 22.
Probably correct. I have a hard time seeing them move out of the NFC North cellar.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 25, 2025, 11:00:55 AMThe Bears' off-season championship has resulted in ESPN moving the Bears power ranking from 22 all the way to ........... 22.
Probably correct. I have a hard time seeing them move out of the NFC North cellar.
Honestly, even if you love the moves, I'd rather this than grand expectations and exclamations of a complete turnaround. Underpromise, overdeliver
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 25, 2025, 11:00:55 AMThe Bears' off-season championship has resulted in ESPN moving the Bears power ranking from 22 all the way to ........... 22.
Probably correct. I have a hard time seeing them move out of the NFC North cellar.
Take heart, last season's ESPN preseason rankings included:
20. LA Chargers
21. Tampa Bay
23. Minnesota
28. Washington
31. Denver
Quote from: Pakuni on March 25, 2025, 11:30:32 AMTake heart, last season's ESPN preseason rankings included:
20. LA Chargers
21. Tampa Bay
23. Minnesota
28. Washington
31. Denver
Thanks for the perspective. And I think we can all agree, sports power rankings are the very definition of 'click bait'.
Russell Wilson to the Giants.
Russell, Jameis and Tommy.
Amazing
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 25, 2025, 06:21:30 PMRussell Wilson to the Giants.
Russell, Jameis and Tommy.
Amazing
Per NYC sports radio reports, Giants aren't thrilled with Cam Ward or Shedore Sanders. Would probably choose Ward if available but sounds like Tennessee is definitely picking him.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 25, 2025, 06:29:34 PMPer NYC sports radio reports, Giants aren't thrilled with Cam Ward or Shedore Sanders. Would probably choose Ward if available but sounds like Tennessee is definitely picking him.
Shedeur's landing spots dwindling.
Maybe Jets at 7 or Saints at 9. After that, he could easily slide into the 20s.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 25, 2025, 06:29:34 PMPer NYC sports radio reports, Giants aren't thrilled with Cam Ward or Shedore Sanders. Would probably choose Ward if available but sounds like Tennessee is definitely picking him.
I get it, but, woof city
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 25, 2025, 07:14:29 PMI get it, but, woof city
Totally. As dumb as that QB room is though (and it is extremely dumb), its still better than picking Shedeur and then canning Schoen and Daboll after this season and beginning the hellcycle of alternating through QBs and leadership.
Quote from: MUBurrow on March 26, 2025, 08:49:26 AMTotally. As dumb as that QB room is though (and it is extremely dumb), its still better than picking Shedeur and then canning Schoen and Daboll after this season and beginning the hellcycle of alternating through QBs and leadership.
Giants are all in for Manning next year?
NFL rules:
1. Tush push stays (for now)
2. Both teams to get the ball in OT
3. Touchbacks moved to the 35-yard line
4. Replay officials can now overturn horse collar, hit on defenseless player, facemask, running into/roughing the kicker and tripping penalties, but can't call them if no flag was thrown.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 01, 2025, 11:50:57 AMNFL rules:
1. Tush push stays (for now)
2. Both teams to get the ball in OT
3. Touchbacks moved to the 35-yard line
4. Replay officials can now overturn horse collar, hit on defenseless player, facemask, running into/roughing the kicker and tripping penalties, but can't call them if no flag was thrown.
Given that there were several facemask penalties that were missed in some big games last season, the last one seems to fall a bit short. There's really no reason I can think of that a blatantly missed facemask or horse collar shouldn't be able to be called by a quick-review process.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 01, 2025, 11:50:57 AMNFL rules:
1. Tush push stays (for now)
2. Both teams to get the ball in OT
3. Touchbacks moved to the 35-yard line
4. Replay officials can now overturn horse collar, hit on defenseless player, facemask, running into/roughing the kicker and tripping penalties, but can't call them if no flag was thrown.
Will be interested if the OT rule result in more ties. 10 minutes is not a lot for more than 2 drives if both end in TDs
I'm generally in favor of all those rulings.
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 01, 2025, 12:31:01 PMWill be interested if the OT rule result in more ties. 10 minutes is not a lot for more than 2 drives if both end in TDs
I think NFL ties are fine actually?
Curious wby they would move touchbacks to the 35. Wouldn't that encourage teams to kick short and have more returns, thus more injuries?
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 03, 2025, 11:04:14 AMCurious wby they would move touchbacks to the 35. Wouldn't that encourage teams to kick short and have more returns, thus more injuries?
I think they believe that with the new setup, kickoff returns will result in fewer injuries. The days of players sprinting downfield 40 yards and colliding are over.
And they're tired of kickers blasting it through the end zone (64% of kickoffs resulted in touchbacks last year), depriving games of the potential for exciting plays.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 03, 2025, 11:04:14 AMCurious wby they would move touchbacks to the 35. Wouldn't that encourage teams to kick short and have more returns, thus more injuries?
They want more returns. That was the point of changing the kick off to begin with. Theoretically there are less full speed hits between the tacklers and blockers, which is where most of the injuries occurred.
St. Louis Bengals?
Quote from: Dish on April 03, 2025, 11:46:00 AMSt. Louis Bengals?
Now that (stuff) would be funny.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 03, 2025, 11:01:28 AMI think NFL ties are fine actually?
I don't know I have a problem with them. My thoughts might change if you have a team with 2 or 3 in a year (I still think it's exceedingly unlikely). The strategy around who receives the kickoff will be interesting because of that time constraint
Quote from: Dish on April 03, 2025, 11:46:00 AMSt. Louis Bengals?
I could be wrong, but I have my doubts Hamilton County will hold the bag again like they did last time
Quote from: Dish on April 03, 2025, 11:46:00 AMSt. Louis Bengals?
This will really test the limits of how much leverage an NFL team can have over a city. Because if a sad-sack franchise like the Bengals can pull it off...
Quote from: The Sultan on April 03, 2025, 07:09:18 PMThis will really test the limits of how much leverage an NFL team can have over a city. Because if a sad-sack franchise like the Bengals can pull it off...
The county paid for basically all of it in the late 90's.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-stupid-sports-stadium-clause-thats-screwing-you-over/
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 03, 2025, 07:20:27 PMThe county paid for basically all of it in the late 90's.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-stupid-sports-stadium-clause-thats-screwing-you-over/
Right. I just get the impression that things may have changed in the meantime...perhaps not.
All things considered the Bengals might be the saddest franchise in the NFL
The Athletic's Dianna Russini thinks the NFL will ban the tush push.
Roger Goodell does not like the play. He thinks it's ugly. He doesn't think it's a football play. ... The fact that this was tabled (at the league meeting) tells me that they're going to ban the tush push. ... They're gonna find a way to get it out of football. ... Some (owners) want to be in line with Roger Goodell. I think some believe it's an ugly play. And I think, whether or not they'll admit it, if you can't beat it, ban it.
Quote from: MU82 on April 04, 2025, 11:57:02 AMThe Athletic's Dianna Russini thinks the NFL will ban the tush push.
Roger Goodell does not like the play. He thinks it's ugly. He doesn't think it's a football play. ... The fact that this was tabled (at the league meeting) tells me that they're going to ban the tush push. ... They're gonna find a way to get it out of football. ... Some (owners) want to be in line with Roger Goodell. I think some believe it's an ugly play. And I think, whether or not they'll admit it, if you can't beat it, ban it.
I don't think she's a very good reporter
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 04, 2025, 12:00:42 PMI don't think she's a very good reporter
Chicks shouldn't be reporting on football anyhow.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 04, 2025, 12:43:58 PMChicks shouldn't be reporting on football anyhow.
Hallelujah, brother
Quote from: MU82 on April 04, 2025, 11:57:02 AMThe Athletic's Dianna Russini thinks the NFL will ban the tush push.
Roger Goodell does not like the play. He thinks it's ugly. He doesn't think it's a football play. ... The fact that this was tabled (at the league meeting) tells me that they're going to ban the tush push. ... They're gonna find a way to get it out of football. ... Some (owners) want to be in line with Roger Goodell. I think some believe it's an ugly play. And I think, whether or not they'll admit it, if you can't beat it, ban it.
The number of times he had to watch his Jets QB run into the ass of his lineman would make me want to ban the play too
George McCaskey is the home plate umpire for my son's freshman baseball game this morning.
Quote from: Dish on April 19, 2025, 11:58:58 AMGeorge McCaskey is the home plate umpire for my son's freshman baseball game this my.
Rally the troops for a "Sell The Team!" chant.
Quote from: Dish on April 19, 2025, 11:58:58 AMGeorge McCaskey is the home plate umpire for my son's freshman baseball game this my.
Scouting for a QB?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 04, 2025, 12:51:40 PMHallelujah, brother
Absolutely. They should be rooting on their men. Short skirts - lotsa cartwheels.
Hooray! Head bashing will be back in vogue this year. The Pope just cut funding for the study of CTE.
If we ignore it, it will go away.
Tucker is 35, was one of the NFL's worst kickers last season, and makes too much money. And the Ravens used a draft pick on a kicker.
Cutting Tucker would make sense even if he didn't have a bunch of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
But those allegations do exist, so moving on had to have been a fairly easy decision ... despite the GM being kind in public and saying how difficult it was.
Quote from: Dish on April 19, 2025, 11:58:58 AMGeorge McCaskey is the home plate umpire for my son's freshman baseball game this morning.
You live in Libertyille?
Derek Carr retiring due to shoulder injury. Do the Saints go after Roger's?
Quote from: MU1in77 on May 10, 2025, 11:49:40 AMDerek Carr retiring due to shoulder injury. Do the Saints go after Roger's?
will anyone care either way?
Quote from: MU1in77 on May 10, 2025, 11:49:40 AMDerek Carr retiring due to shoulder injury. Do the Saints go after Roger's?
Drew Brees is available.
Quote from: MU1in77 on May 10, 2025, 11:49:40 AMDerek Carr retiring due to shoulder injury. Do the Saints go after Roger's?
Go after Roger's what? Roger's shoulder?
In the 70's, it cost six million dollars to transplant something like that.
Imagine it would cost much more now.
Quote from: barfolomew on May 12, 2025, 01:55:26 PMGo after Roger's what? Roger's shoulder?
In the 70's, it cost six million dollars to transplant something like that.
Imagine it would cost much more now.
Forget about the cost, the real problem is that the OSI has already been eliminated.
Boy that bears schedule sure doesn't feel like a last place schedule
Quote from: Shaka Shart on May 14, 2025, 06:51:34 PMBoy that bears schedule sure doesn't feel like a last place schedule
2nd hardest in the NFL.
Playing GB, Minnesota, and Detroit 6 times hurts.
The eight hardest schedules are all in the NFC North and East.
The NFC North proved their mettle in the post-season
Might just be my opinion, but the Sunday Night Football schedule is pretty poor.
Quote from: Dish on May 14, 2025, 08:49:47 PMMight just be my opinion, but the Sunday Night Football schedule is pretty poor.
I didn't think it was great last year either. Is this because they are tying to keep ESPN happy by pushing better games to Monday?
Carl Williams makes Lavar Ball seem almost reasonable.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 03:11:43 PMCarl Williams makes Lavar Ball seem almost reasonable.
There is nothing unreasonable about not wanting your quarterback kid getting drafted by the Bears.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 15, 2025, 03:54:43 PMThere is nothing unreasonable about not wanting your quarterback kid getting drafted by the Bears.
If it were only just that, you'd have a point.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 03:11:43 PMCarl Williams makes Lavar Ball seem almost reasonable.
I don't blame Carl one bit, I respect he was looking to maximize his son's earning potential. He and Caleb were right to think that way, based on everything the Bears did (or didn't do). The most damning part of the article was Caleb admitting to his dad that no one in the building watched (or taught to watch) film with him.
They had no structure or culture in place for a QB to come in and be successful. Carl Williams certainly did his homework and due diligence.
Quote from: Dish on May 15, 2025, 04:33:38 PMI don't blame Carl one bit, I respect he was looking to maximize his son's earning potential. He and Caleb were right to think that way, based on everything the Bears did (or didn't do). The most damning part of the article was Caleb admitting to his dad that no one in the building watched (or taught to watch) film with him.
They had no structure or culture in place for a QB to come in and be successful. Carl Williams certainly did his homework and due diligence.
Skepticism about the Bears seems reasonable.
Wanting his kid to play in the UFL for a year in hopes it would be a workaround the NFL draft (it wouldn't)? Claiming the rookie salary cap is unconstitutional (it isn't)? Trashing the city of Chicago - not the Bears, the city - in hopes it would convince the Bears to pass on him (it wouldn't)?
Nutty.
Quote from: Dish on May 15, 2025, 04:33:38 PMI don't blame Carl one bit, I respect he was looking to maximize his son's earning potential. He and Caleb were right to think that way, based on everything the Bears did (or didn't do). The most damning part of the article was Caleb admitting to his dad that no one in the building watched (or taught to watch) film with him.
They had no structure or culture in place for a QB to come in and be successful. Carl Williams certainly did his homework and due diligence.
Where's Poles or ownership in all this?
Seems like a gaping hole.
Then there's the rumors of Ben wanting the job last year, but they chose to keep ebeflus? Wtf
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 06:14:00 PMSkepticism about the Bears seems reasonable.
Wanting his kid to play in the UFL for a year in hopes it would be a workaround the NFL draft (it wouldn't)? Claiming the rookie salary cap is unconstitutional (it isn't)? Trashing the city of Chicago - not the Bears, the city - in hopes it would convince the Bears to pass on him (it wouldn't)?
Nutty.
But if he didn't, he wouldn't be trying to maximize his son's earning potential. ;)
Quote from: jesmu84 on May 15, 2025, 06:42:07 PMWhere's Poles or ownership in all this?
Seems like a gaping hole.
Then there's the rumors of Ben wanting the job last year, but they chose to keep ebeflus? Wtf
100% agree. Shocking failure of leadership. Also amazing there are no other players coming forward... yet.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 06:14:00 PMSkepticism about the Bears seems reasonable.
Wanting his kid to play in the UFL for a year in hopes it would be a workaround the NFL draft (it wouldn't)? Claiming the rookie salary cap is unconstitutional (it isn't)? Trashing the city of Chicago - not the Bears, the city - in hopes it would convince the Bears to pass on him (it wouldn't)?
Nutty.
He didn't trash the city. He said that he talked about doing it like the Elways did to get him traded elsewhere. And exploring signing with UFL to circumvent the draft is just that - exploring.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 15, 2025, 07:47:21 PMHe didn't trash the city. He said that he talked about doing it like the Elways did to get him traded elsewhere. And exploring signing with UFL to circumvent the draft is just that - exploring.
He didn't stick his kid in the UFL either. Or challenge the constitutionality of a rookie salary cap. I was writing of the dumb ideas he was floating.
Exploring his kid signing in the UFL is idiotic.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 08:29:32 PMHe didn't stick his kid in the UFL either. Or challenge the constitutionality of a rookie salary cap. I was writing of the dumb ideas he was floating.
Exploring his kid signing in the UFL is idiotic.
Of course you don't know how seriously he explored any of this and/or was just venting.
And none of this played out in public like it did with Ball. So your comparison is pretty bad.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 15, 2025, 08:30:48 PMOf course you don't know how seriously he explored any of this and/or was just venting.
And none of this played out in public like it did with Ball. So your comparison is pretty bad.
You're really trying hard here. I don't think the publisher would appreciate your "Nothing to see here" take.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 15, 2025, 08:41:15 PMYou're really trying hard here. I don't think the publisher would appreciate your "Nothing to see here" take.
I never said that either. But nice try.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 15, 2025, 08:30:48 PMOf course you don't know how seriously he explored any of this and/or was just venting.
And none of this played out in public like it did with Ball. So your comparison is pretty bad.
Is there a particular level of seriousness required for it to be a terrible idea? Is a terrible idea only terrible when it plays out in public? Like, if Mike Broeker explored the idea of replacing Shaka with Brian Wardle behind the scenes, would it be reasonable? I mean, he's just exploring it.
Anyhow, some of this did indeed play out in public.
From Sept. 2023:
The father of Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams says the Southern California quarterback could stay in school another year, especially if they don't like who has the No. 1 pick in the 2024 Draft.https://sports.yahoo.com/caleb-williamss-dad-says-son-161151238.html
From July 2023:
Per multiple sources, the representatives of USC quarterback Caleb Williams had been making it known to prospective agents that Williams wants partial ownership of the team that selects him in 2024, if he declares for the draft.https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-caleb-williams-were-among-the-players-jostling-for-equity
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 09:45:13 PMIs there a particular level of seriousness required for it to be a terrible idea? Is a terrible idea only terrible when it plays out in public? Like, if Mike Broeker explored the idea of replacing Shaka with Brian Wardle behind the scenes, would it be reasonable? I mean, he's just exploring it.
Anyhow, some of this did indeed play out in public.
From Sept. 2023:
The father of Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams says the Southern California quarterback could stay in school another year, especially if they don't like who has the No. 1 pick in the 2024 Draft.
https://sports.yahoo.com/caleb-williamss-dad-says-son-161151238.html
From July 2023:
Per multiple sources, the representatives of USC quarterback Caleb Williams had been making it known to prospective agents that Williams wants partial ownership of the team that selects him in 2024, if he declares for the draft.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-caleb-williams-were-among-the-players-jostling-for-equity
Depending on how things go, might've been smart to go back to USC and make NIL money. Play for the Titans after that.
Quote from: wadesworld on May 15, 2025, 10:06:14 PMDepending on how things go, might've been smart to go back to USC and make NIL money. Play for the Titans after that.
I imagine USC's NIL money wouldn't equal a year's worth of #1 overall pick money, not to mention delaying potential second and third contracts by another year. And then there's the risk of a serious injury or a subpar season hurting your stock.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 10:19:30 PMI imagine USC's NIL money wouldn't equal a year's worth of #1 overall pick money, not to mention delaying potential second and third contracts by another year. And then there's the risk of a serious injury or a subpar season hurting your stock.
So you get an insurance policy. And he was probably at more risk with a worse OL relative to the competition, and bigger and faster dudes chasing after him while playing with the Bears.
It's more the exception, but athletes return to school when there's guaranteed money available sometimes. Even more so now that college athletes are well paid.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 09:45:13 PMIs there a particular level of seriousness required for it to be a terrible idea? Is a terrible idea only terrible when it plays out in public? Like, if Mike Broeker explored the idea of replacing Shaka with Brian Wardle behind the scenes, would it be reasonable? I mean, he's just exploring it.
Ah. So now you're shifting the goalposts. Your first take, and the only one I debated, was that he was worse than Ball. Now with that preposterous position destroyed, you're resorting to terrible analogies.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 15, 2025, 09:45:13 PMAnyhow, some of this did indeed play out in public.
From Sept. 2023:
The father of Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams says the Southern California quarterback could stay in school another year, especially if they don't like who has the No. 1 pick in the 2024 Draft.
https://sports.yahoo.com/caleb-williamss-dad-says-son-161151238.html
From July 2023:
Per multiple sources, the representatives of USC quarterback Caleb Williams had been making it known to prospective agents that Williams wants partial ownership of the team that selects him in 2024, if he declares for the draft.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-caleb-williams-were-among-the-players-jostling-for-equity
lol. Cmon. These are nothing.
Jeez just wave the white flag already.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 16, 2025, 07:00:47 AMAh. So now you're shifting the goalposts. Your first take, and the only one I debated, was that he was worse than Ball. Now with that preposterous position destroyed, you're resorting to terrible analogies.
Not shifting anything. You're the one who introduced the suggestion that his dumb ideas weren't actually dumb because they weren't all aired in public.
And yeah, he is worse than Ball. Lavar is a blowhard and he tried to profit off his kids with sh*tty shoes, but he never brought up the idea of them playing in the Turkish league if they didn't like the team that drafted them, or suggested they trash a city as a negotiating ploy.
QuoteJeez just wave the white flag already.
Ah, the ol "I've got no response so I'll declare victory as if I'm in middle school debate club."
Quote from: Pakuni on May 16, 2025, 07:14:36 AMAnd yeah, he is worse than Ball..
Nope. Doubling down on a stupid take because you can't admit I'm right. Sad.
It doesn't seem like his dad was wrong in his assessment of the Bears.
Also, I feel like every other year the NBA or NFL top draft pick has a story come out about debating going back to school to avoid the team picking first.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 16, 2025, 08:35:15 AMIt doesn't seem like his dad was wrong in his assessment of the Bears.
Also, I feel like every other year the NBA or NFL top draft pick threatens to go back to school to avoid the team picking first.
Yep and yep. But the dad who had his kids playing in Lithuania was better. 🙄🙄🙄
I think most fans honest assessment of the Bears as a franchise would mirror Williams'. This is also much ado about nothing since - it should be noted - Williams very much plays for the Bears.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 16, 2025, 08:35:15 AMIt doesn't seem like his dad was wrong in his assessment of the Bears.
Also, I feel like every other year the NBA or NFL top draft pick has a story come out about debating going back to school to avoid the team picking first.
Having doubts about the Bears is very reasonable.
There are thousands of parents who have kids drafted in the NFL that are smart and deeply caring of their child's well-being that don't go down the crazy paths Mr. Williams did. Any ways, he not the first or last kooky pro sports parent.
As you alluded to, he could have simply returned to USC and made fine money. In the end he saw the opportunities to be better being the Bears' QB and seems very happy with the current situation.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 16, 2025, 08:37:15 AMYep and yep. But the dad who had his kids playing in Lithuania was better. 🙄🙄🙄
You're comparing the choice of college pre-NIL vs pro ball in Lithuania to the choice of UFL vs NFL.
Pretty much the same thing. ::)
I feared the worse from LaVar Ball after the Hornets drafted LaMelo, but the fears proved to be unjustified. LaVar has totally stayed out of the Hornets' business. He is not a presence or factor at all. From what I understand, the same has been true of Lonzo and the teams he has played for.
Williams' father, from how it sounds, is a bazillion times worse ... although it's hard to argue that he was wrong about Chicago being where QBs go to die.
Quote from: MU82 on May 16, 2025, 11:00:06 AMI feared the worse from LaVar Ball after the Hornets drafted LaMelo, but the fears proved to be unjustified. LaVar has totally stayed out of the Hornets' business. He is not a presence or factor at all. From what I understand, the same has been true of Lonzo and the teams he has played for.
Williams' father, from how it sounds, is a bazillion times worse ... although it's hard to argue that he was wrong about Chicago being where QBs go to die.
At least Caleb's dad hasn't put him in shoes that may have severely limited his career.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 16, 2025, 11:35:58 AMAt least Caleb's dad hasn't put him in shoes that may have severely limited his career.
True. That we know of, anyway.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 16, 2025, 11:35:58 AMAt least Caleb's dad hasn't put him in shoes that may have severely limited his career.
I heard his dad personally paints Caleb's fingernails
Quote from: Pakuni on May 16, 2025, 10:35:11 AMYou're comparing the choice of college pre-NIL vs pro ball in Lithuania to the choice of UFL vs NFL.
Pretty much the same thing. ::)
Choosing to go play pro ball in Lithuania is 100x crazier than exploring, but ultimately rejecting, playing in the UFL.
Again Caleb and his family decided the best course of action was the "traditional" one. Yet apparently merely exploring options make his nuttier than Ball?
Just a nutty point that gets worse every time you try to defend it.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 17, 2025, 08:03:29 AMChoosing to go play pro ball in Lithuania is 100x crazier than exploring, but ultimately rejecting, playing in the UFL.
Again Caleb and his family decided the best course of action was the "traditional" one. Yet apparently merely exploring options make his nuttier than Ball?
Just a nutty point that gets worse every time you try to defend it.
The decision to go ahead and play for the Bears is the much nuttier choice, especially given the danger of living in Chicago
Quote from: The Sultan on May 17, 2025, 08:03:29 AMChoosing to go play pro ball in Lithuania is 100x crazier than exploring, but ultimately rejecting, playing in the UFL.
Again Caleb and his family decided the best course of action was the "traditional" one. Yet apparently merely exploring options make his nuttier than Ball?
Live Your Truth!
Quote from: The Sultan on May 17, 2025, 08:03:29 AMChoosing to go play pro ball in Lithuania is 100x crazier than exploring, but ultimately rejecting, playing in the UFL.
Again Caleb and his family decided the best course of action was the "traditional" one. Yet apparently merely exploring options make his nuttier than Ball?
Just a nutty point that gets worse every time you try to defend it.
The idea of getting paid for a year in Europe rather than play for free in college, a move which impacted his NBA future and earnings not one bit, is nutty.
The idea of passing on a guaranteed $39.5 million NFL contract to get $62K in the UFL, all while postponing your NFL career - and most importantly, your second contract - is not nutty.
Got it. Nothing more to be said.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 17, 2025, 07:17:50 PMThe idea of getting paid for a year in Europe rather than play for free in college, a move which impacted his NBA future and earnings not one bit, is nutty.
The idea of passing on a guaranteed $39.5 million NFL contract to get $62K in the UFL, all while postponing your NFL career - and most importantly, your second contract - is not nutty.
Man, you are really struggling with logic.
The difference, of course, is the former actually happened. The latter was only explored...and rejected.
Do you understand the difference now? Or do I have to explain it a FOURTH time?
Quote from: The Sultan on May 17, 2025, 07:30:06 PMMan, you are really struggling with logic.
The difference, of course, is the former actually happened. The latter was only explored...and rejected.
Do you understand the difference now? Or do I have to explain it a FOURTH time?
Man, you are really struggling with reading. Go back and see what I wrote.
And for some reason you find it "nutty" that a kid would pass on playing for nothing in college for a year overseas before the NBA draft. Never mind the players who successfully did it (Brandon Jennings, Emmanuel Mudiay, Terrance Ferguson) before LaMelo.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 17, 2025, 08:03:12 PMMan, you are really struggling with reading. Go back and see what I wrote.
And for some reason you find it "nutty" that a kid would pass on playing for nothing in college for a year overseas before the NBA draft. Never mind the players who successfully did it (Brandon Jennings, Emmanuel Mudiay, Terrance Ferguson) before LaMelo.
"You aren't reading what I wrote."
<proceeds to misstate what I wrote>
Your desire to hang onto your original point has reached comically desperate levels.
I doubt he gave much serious thought to the USFL. It most likely was a way to try and get the Bears to trade the pick.
Can we all agree with Ball and Williams, we are arguing who's the tallest in mental munchkin land?
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 17, 2025, 08:14:23 PMI doubt he gave much serious thought to the USFL. It most likely was a way to try and get the Bears to trade the pick.
Exactly.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 17, 2025, 08:12:05 PM"You aren't reading what I wrote."
<proceeds to misstate what I wrote>
Your desire to hang onto your original point has reached comically desperate levels.
"misstate what I wrote."
What you wrote:
"Choosing to go play pro ball in Lithuania is 100x crazier than exploring, but ultimately rejecting, playing in the UFL."
Quote from: Pakuni on May 17, 2025, 08:18:23 PM"misstate what I wrote."
What you wrote:
"Choosing to go play pro ball in Lithuania is 100x crazier than exploring, but ultimately rejecting, playing in the UFL."
LOL...you still don't understand how you misread it huh?
Quote from: The Sultan on May 17, 2025, 08:20:27 PMLOL...you still don't understand how you misread it huh?
I understand the point you think you're making. It's just wrong.
Merely contemplating turning down $39.5 million from the NFL for $62,000 from the UFL is insane.
Playing a year overseas before the NBA draft had been a successful path for several players pre-LaMelo and was neither novel or nutty.
Hope that helps.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 17, 2025, 08:26:33 PMI understand the point you think you're making. It's just wrong.
Merely contemplating turning down $39.5 million from the NFL for $62,000 from the UFL is insane.
Playing a year overseas before the NBA draft had been a successful path for several players pre-LaMelo and was neither novel or nutty.
Hope that helps.
Lithuania isn't Spain or Germany.
Not only that, but Big Baller sponsored a team that pulled out of the main Lithuanian league to play a bunch of games against lower level teams. Saying it was similar to a Brandon Jennings like situation is completely dishonest.
But Pak will keep digging instead of admitting defeat. It's his way.
Quote from: BM1090 on May 18, 2025, 02:12:23 AMLithuania isn't Spain or Germany.
He also played in the NBL.
The level of competition clearly damaged LaMelo's draft standing and NBA prospects. Fell all the way to #3 in the draft and won rookie of the year. Imagine what he could have accomplished had he spent a year under Steve Alford instead.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 06:49:18 AMHe also played in the NBL.
The level of competition clearly damaged LaMelo's draft standing and NBA prospects. Fell all the way to #3 in the draft and won rookie of the year. Imagine what he could have accomplished had he spent a year under Steve Alford instead.
Keep shifting the goalposts.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 06:50:20 AMKeep shifting the goalposts.
How am I shifting goalposts?
The idea of skipping a year of college basketball to play a year overseas isn't crazy. The idea of skipping year of the NFL to play in the UFL is very crazy.
You're free to disagree, but this isn't as nearly as hard as you're trying make it.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 07:28:01 AMHow am I shifting goalposts?
Because draft position was never a question. If Williams would have spent a year in the UFL with NFL free agency a year away, he would have been signed to a nice contrct in the end.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 07:28:01 AMThe idea of skipping a year of college basketball to play a year overseas isn't crazy.
The way the Balls did it was definitely crazy.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 07:28:01 AMThe idea of skipping year of the NFL to play in the UFL is very crazy.
Yes. But Williams didn't do that.
Get it now?
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 07:37:53 AMYes. But Williams didn't do that.
Get it now?
Yeah, you're the one the shifting of goalposts here.
You seem to be under the impression that a crazy idea isn't actually crazy unless acted upon. Interesting theory, but wrong.
Perhaps ask ChatGPT to define "idea."
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 07:48:40 AMYeah, you're the one the shifting of goalposts here.
You seem to be under the impression that a crazy idea isn't actually crazy unless acted upon. Interesting theory, but wrong.
Perhaps ask ChatGPT to define "idea."
Your original statement: "Carl Williams makes Lavar Ball seem almost reasonable."
And yes, ACTING on a crazy idea makes one less reasonable than merely CONSIDERING one. In the end, Williams chose the most reasonable idea - and yes, as crazy as it seems, being drafted to play quarterback for the Bears was the most reasonable option.
I don't believe that playing low level basketball in Lithuania was the most reasonable option for Lamelo. He overcame his father's desire to build up his family's "brand," but more reasonable options would have included played in college or playing at higher level options in Europe.
Playing for Steve Alford really hurt older son Lonzo Ball's draft status so much.
Let's be honest here. Williams was never going to play in the UFL. They "explored" it in the sense of trying to find a loophole to become a free agent the following year, but there was no loophole so the only reason he would've played in the UFL was not a possibility. It wasn't just delaying his move to the NFL until someone that isn't the Bears had the first overall pick. If that's what he was looking to do he would've gone back to USC and made millions.
It's no different than what Elway did to the Colts.
Quote from: wadesworld on May 18, 2025, 08:46:53 AMPlaying for Steve Alford really hurt older son Lonzo Ball's draft status so much.
Let's be honest here. Williams was never going to play in the UFL. They "explored" it in the sense of trying to find a loophole to become a free agent the following year, but there was no loophole so the only reason he would've played in the UFL was not a possibility. It wasn't just delaying his move to the NFL until someone that isn't the Bears had the first overall pick. If that's what he was looking to do he would've gone back to USC and made millions.
It's no different than what Elway did to the Colts.
Or Manning did to the Chargers. Figuring out what leverage you have is a tale as old as time for top prospects.
Quote from: wadesworld on May 18, 2025, 08:46:53 AMPlaying for Steve Alford really hurt older son Lonzo Ball's draft status so much.
Let's be honest here. Williams was never going to play in the UFL. They "explored" it in the sense of trying to find a loophole to become a free agent the following year, but there was no loophole so the only reason he would've played in the UFL was not a possibility. It wasn't just delaying his move to the NFL until someone that isn't the Bears had the first overall pick. If that's what he was looking to do he would've gone back to USC and made millions.
It's no different than what Elway did to the Colts.
Good points. I don't think the real story is all of Mr. Williams 'questionable' ideas, it is he and Caleb going public. I'm curious as to what the end game is.
As for LaMelo going over seas, I don't remember that being a big deal, as he was not the first, but maybe the other craziness of Ball made that appear reasonable.
But I still feel like debating, at length, who is less crazy is like having a multi page debate about who is worse in the MEAC, Maryland Eastern Shore or Coppin State; in the end they are both bad teams not of consequence.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 18, 2025, 09:42:08 AMGood points. I don't think the real story is all of Mr. Williams 'questionable' ideas, it is he and Caleb going public. I'm curious as to what the end game is.
They didn't "go public" now. It was a book written about what occurred prior to the 2024 draft.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 09:48:14 AMThey didn't "go public" now. It was a book written about what occurred prior to the 2024 draft.
Maybe I'm wrong, but it appears by the reports that the Williams participated with Wickersham in the book.
If this is all third party / hearsay reporting, I withdraw my question of their motive.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 09:30:11 AMOr Manning did to the Chargers. Figuring out what leverage you have is a tale as old as time for top prospects.
Except Archie didn't look into signing his kid up with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and calling San Diego a sh*thole.
I'm not taking issue with any football dad trying to put his kid in a better situation. Good for them. I'm taking issue with Carl flirting with ideas that would have put his kid in a worse situation.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 09:58:48 AMExcept Archie didn't look into signing his kid up with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and calling San Diego a sh*thole.
I'm not taking issue with any football dad trying to put his kid in a better situation. Good for them. I'm taking issue with Carl flirting with ideas that would have put his kid in a worse situation.
Flirting with ideas that end up going nowhere is a nothingburger.
He was rightfully skeptical of the Bears for reasons that turned out to be 100% accurate, but in end everyone realized it was the best option. And it may be a better situation now anyway.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 18, 2025, 09:55:52 AMMaybe I'm wrong, but it appears by the reports that the Williams participated with Wickersham in the book.
If this is all third party / hearsay reporting, I withdraw my question of their motive.
I believe the quotes initially provided to him were prior to the draft.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 10:07:19 AMI believe the quotes initially provided to him were prior to the draft.
So, he went public. I find that curious. He was aware and wanted this to go public at some point.
(
Note: I never addressed the timing in my post.)
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 10:06:40 AMFlirting with ideas that end up going nowhere is a nothingburger.
"Move along. Nothing to see here" ;)
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 10:06:40 AMFlirting with ideas that end up going nowhere is a nothingburger.
I completely understand you think a bad idea that goes nowhere isn't a bad idea. I disagree.
Again, not nearly as complicated as you're trying to make it.
I gotta say, I lost track of what you all are arguing about.
I'm curious the timing of the quotes (e.g was it before the Bears said they were drafting him no matter what?).
Ultimately I don't think it matters. If he's good (and vis a vis the team is good), no one cares. If he's meh, they're probably not getting to the promised land anyway and the fans will be happy to move on down the road. If he's good and the team is bad, well, he called his shot early and was right.
My guess is he holds an inordinate amount of sway within the organization for an unproven, first contract QB. And these quotes and this story serves as a good reminder to the Bears brass of that
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 18, 2025, 10:31:14 AMSo, he went public. I find that curious. He was aware and wanted this to go public at some point.
(Note: I never addressed the timing in my post.)
Well you said "what the end game is," which makes it sound current. I don't think there is an end game now. I think the end game then was to keep Caleb from going to the Bears.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 10:46:23 AMWell you said "what the end game is," which makes it sound current. I don't think there is an end game now. I think the end game then was to keep Caleb from going to the Bears.
The end game of going public in a book to be released after the draft was to keep Caleb from going to the Bears?
I don't even know what to say about that.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 18, 2025, 11:17:15 AMThe end game of going public in a book to be released after the draft was to keep Caleb from going to the Bears?
I don't even know what to say about that.
??? Wickersham is writing a book about last year. Williams isn't.
Quote from: GB Warrior on May 18, 2025, 10:39:59 AMI gotta say, I lost track of what you all are arguing about.
I'm curious the timing of the quotes (e.g was it before the Bears said they were drafting him no matter what?).
Ultimately I don't think it matters. If he's good (and vis a vis the team is good), no one cares. If he's meh, they're probably not getting to the promised land anyway and the fans will be happy to move on down the road. If he's good and the team is bad, well, he called his shot early and was right.
My guess is he holds an inordinate amount of sway within the organization for an unproven, first contract QB. And these quotes and this story serves as a good reminder to the Bears brass of that
Yes, like a lot of Scoop arguments, this one is very dumb and semantical.
As for whether this matters for Williams ... it depends.
If he plays like the guy the Bears drafted him to be, it'll be soon forgotten.
If he doesn't, I think the fanbase will turn on him way harder and faster than they did Trubisky or Fields. A not insignificant portion of Bears fans were still very much in Fields' corner to the bitter end (some of them here), after all.
Whether that would matter to or affect Williams, I have no idea. I don't think many athletes enjoy being booed at home, or thrive under those circumstances, but maybe Williams is different.
FWIW, amid all the Williams family drama, we've ignored the real Bears news this week ... back to Arlington Heights they go (as always was going to be the case).
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250516/news/bears-shift-stadium-focus-back-to-arlington-heights/
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 12:37:14 PMFWIW, amid all the Williams family drama, we've ignored the real Bears news this week ... back to Arlington Heights they go (as always was going to be the case).
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250516/news/bears-shift-stadium-focus-back-to-arlington-heights/
Word is, LaVar threatened to move the Bears to Lithuania.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 11:23:02 AM??? Wickersham is writing a book about last year. Williams isn't.
Talking to a reporter for an article or book is going public.
You are truly just trying to be difficult. Shall we debate what day of the week is today?
Quote from: MU82 on May 18, 2025, 12:48:49 PMWord is, LaVar threatened to move the Bears to Lithuania.
Or the CFL. Le Ours of Quebec City.
Quote from: MU82 on May 18, 2025, 12:48:49 PMWord is, LaVar threatened to move the Bears to Lithuania.
Threats are a nohing burger. :)
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 18, 2025, 12:50:47 PMTalking to a reporter for an article or book is going public.
You are truly just trying to be difficult. Shall we debate what day of the week is today?
No, like Pak, you aren't using any logic at all here.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 18, 2025, 12:56:46 PMNo, like Pak, you aren't using any logic at all here.
Talking to a reporter on the record isn't "going public."
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Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 01:04:03 PMTalking to a reporter on the record isn't "going public."
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<sigh>
Man, you are really struggling following along this weekend. You OK?
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 01:04:03 PMTalking to a reporter on the record isn't "going public."
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I'm waiting for the world is flat argument.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 01:04:03 PMTalking to a reporter on the record isn't "going public."
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Is there any proof that it was Caleb Williams or his dad talked to the author? It's possible someone else was the source.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 18, 2025, 02:28:57 PMIs there any proof that it was Caleb Williams or his dad talked to the author? It's possible someone else was the source.
Wickersham discussed his conversations with Carl and Caleb on Chicago sports radio.
https://www.audacy.com/670thescore/sports/chicago-bears/author-shares-insight-caleb-williams-desire-to-avoid-bears
Of all the dumb arguments on scoop... this was one of them
I'm a Bears fan. Caleb and his dad's concerns were obviously logical and proven to be well-founded considering last season's sh*tshow.
I imagine his father knew all of their potential solutions to avoiding being drafted by the Bears were Hail Mary's but I can't blame him for at least looking into it.
Ultimately, Caleb made the logical decision and now has a bunch of weapons, an improved line, and a great offensive mind behind him.
He's in a great spot to succeed and I'm excited to see how it turns out.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on May 18, 2025, 02:56:37 PMOf all the dumb arguments on scoop... this was one of them
Arguing who rates a 7 and who rates an 8 on the crazy scale between Ball and Williams is dumb? Agreed.
I honestly don't know how the 'Caleb's dad went public' is an argument. Never in a million years did I consider that an objectionable or questionable part of of a pretty innocent question.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 18, 2025, 03:49:11 PMArguing who rates a 7 and who rates an 8 on the crazy scale between Ball and Williams is dumb? Agreed.
I honestly don't know how the 'Caleb's dad went public' is an argument. Never in a million years did I consider that an objectionable or questionable part of of a pretty innocent question.
Christ almighty. I never claimed he didn't go public. Please read.
Quote from: GB Warrior on May 18, 2025, 10:39:59 AMI gotta say, I lost track of what you all are arguing about.
I'm curious the timing of the quotes (e.g was it before the Bears said they were drafting him no matter what?).
Ultimately I don't think it matters. If he's good (and vis a vis the team is good), no one cares. If he's meh, they're probably not getting to the promised land anyway and the fans will be happy to move on down the road. If he's good and the team is bad, well, he called his shot early and was right.
My guess is he holds an inordinate amount of sway within the organization for an unproven, first contract QB. And these quotes and this story serves as a good reminder to the Bears brass of that
Who is more woke, Caleb or lamelo?
Quote from: Shaka Shart on May 18, 2025, 04:12:56 PMWho is more woke, Caleb or lamelo?
Don't know, but Caleb getting drafted ahead of Drake Maye was a DEI hire.
The bigger worry for NFL teams in when Arch Manning is drafted (probably next year). The Manning's have a history in this area.
Quote from: Jockey on May 18, 2025, 05:08:25 PMThe bigger worry for NFL teams in when Arch Manning is drafted (probably next year). The Manning's have a history in this area.
Good point. Get your popcorn ready.
Quote from: Jockey on May 18, 2025, 05:08:25 PMThe bigger worry for NFL teams in when Arch Manning is drafted (probably next year). The Manning's have a history in this area.
Far from a sure thing he's coming out anyhow. Both his uncles stayed four years when they could have come out early, the family doesn't need money and he's well compensated at Texas.
That said, the Saints are the early leader for #1 overall pick and I imagine that's a team high on the family's list.
Quote from: Pakuni on May 18, 2025, 04:51:27 PMDon't know, but Caleb getting drafted ahead of Drake Maye was a DEI hire.
Thank goodness it's illegal now
$181M guaranteed (and $265M overall) for Brock Purdy.
I mean, I guess SF had no choice ... but yikes!
Quote from: MU82 on May 19, 2025, 10:05:58 AM$181M guaranteed (and $265M overall) for Brock Purdy.
I mean, I guess SF had no choice ... but yikes!
The cap will keep going up. We always overreact to these deals of mid-level QBs. Given the dearth of Purdy-level QBs, this deal is fine
"Fall of Favre" was OK. Didn't really cover that much new ground, but of course I already knew most of it. The Jenn Sterger harrassment was way worse than I remembered.
Mike Vick's participation certainly lended an interesting twist to it however.
Tush Push lives on.
Packers will have to stop it on the field much to the chagrin of their organization
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 21, 2025, 10:46:38 AMTush Push lives on.
Packers will have to stop it on the field much to the chagrin of their organization
That's too bad, I would have liked to see it killed.
Quote from: MUBurrow on May 21, 2025, 10:49:05 AMThat's too bad, I would have liked to see it killed.
I'm with Dan Campbell on it: "I am of the school that they found something and it's up to everybody else to stop it. So I'm a hard yes,"
Quote from: MUBurrow on May 21, 2025, 10:49:05 AMThat's too bad, I would have liked to see it killed.
I hope another team does what Washington did and keep jumping offsides. I can only imagine the lawsuits from gamblers if Philly was awarded a TD without crossing the goal line.
Besides, it is an excellent strategy as eventually there is a very good chance that Philly would jump before the snap and they'd get the 5-yarder.
Quote from: Jockey on May 21, 2025, 12:36:59 PMI hope another team does what Washington did and keep jumping offsides. I can only imagine the lawsuits from gamblers if Philly was awarded a TD without crossing the goal line.
Besides, it is an excellent strategy as eventually there is a very good chance that Philly would jump before the snap and they'd get the 5-yarder.
Why would gamblers file a lawsuit? Against whom?
Yeah, they would threaten the jumpers kids, not file a lawsuit.
I'd like to see a team simply stop it.
Physics makes that difficult.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 21, 2025, 12:46:53 PMI'd like to see a team simply stop it.
If they enforce the line of scrimmage rules correctly I have no problem with it. Packers stopped it multiple times last year. Wasn't their issue with the Eagles
Quote from: GB Warrior on May 21, 2025, 12:53:33 PMIf they enforce the line of scrimmage rules correctly I have no problem with it. Packers stopped it multiple times last year. Wasn't their issue with the Eagles
They should have proposed a ban on wide receiver reverses on short yardage plays to stop LaFleur from calling them
The Lions voted against banning the tush push and I understand their reasoning. In addition to the tush push, one of the Lions pet moves would have been made illegal. And that is when one of their runners is stood up a few yards downfield hasn't gone down yet. Detroit O-linemen will crash into that scrum, pushing the whole pile 3-5-7 yards further downfield.
Detroit wanted to continue to do that, so viva la tush push.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 21, 2025, 12:46:53 PMI'd like to see a team simply stop it.
I would usually agree, but I'm not sure that's possible without a lot more injuries.
Quote from: MUBurrow on May 21, 2025, 01:41:04 PMI would usually agree, but I'm not sure that's possible without a lot more injuries.
Are you the woke mob
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 21, 2025, 01:55:33 PMAre you the woke mob
hell no shut up and chomp block
Quote from: MUBurrow on May 21, 2025, 01:59:51 PMhell no shut up and chomp block
What a dentist thing to say.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 21, 2025, 12:41:06 PMWhy would gamblers file a lawsuit? Against whom?
Against the NFL for arbitrarily awarding points that change the outcome bets.
Nota great chance of winning, but to question whether or not people file silly lawsuits is giving people way more credit than they deserve.
Irsay dead at 65.
Quote from: tower912 on May 21, 2025, 07:38:54 PMIrsay dead at 65.
Did his dentist slip him painkillers?
Quote from: tower912 on May 21, 2025, 07:38:54 PMIrsay dead at 65.
One of those unique situations where you can be like "man, he was still young" and also "man, I'm surprised he lasted this long"
I hope he finds thousands of pairs of Sarah Palin's feet in heaven
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on May 21, 2025, 11:44:56 AMI'm with Dan Campbell on it: "I am of the school that they found something and it's up to everybody else to stop it. So I'm a hard yes,"
Yeah I don't really have a problem with it. The only reason I wanted it banned is because I think it's boring as hell.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on May 21, 2025, 11:44:56 AMI'm with Dan Campbell on it: "I am of the school that they found something and it's up to everybody else to stop it. So I'm a hard yes,"
reeko is a semi-hard yes on the tush push
Quote from: Jay Bee on May 22, 2025, 07:34:00 AMreeko is a semi-hard yes on the tush push
Again, I'm flattered but am not interested.
Quote from: JWags85 on May 21, 2025, 10:08:41 PMOne of those unique situations where you can be like "man, he was still young" and also "man, I'm surprised he lasted this long"
Yeah, I honestly thought he was at least mid-70s.
Kevin Warren's impact on the Bears stadium efforts has proved worthless (https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadium/2025/06/01/bears-stadium-bill-springfield).
https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1929569634388160910
That Lions title contender window is going to close incredibly fast, yikes.
Quote from: Pakuni on June 02, 2025, 11:07:14 AMhttps://x.com/RapSheet/status/1929569634388160910
I wonder if they had an inkling of this ahead of the draft. They took a couple guards, including one in the 2nd if I remember correctly.
Quote from: Jockey on June 02, 2025, 12:26:52 PMI wonder if they had an inkling of this ahead of the draft. They took a couple guards, including one in the 2nd if I remember correctly.
All indications seem to be the Lions were well aware of this possibility.
A back to back All Pro the last 2 years retiring at 29 is brutal. Kudos to him for prioritizing his future but the Barry Sanders flashbacks can't be fun in Detroit.
Quote from: JWags85 on June 02, 2025, 12:47:00 PMA back to back All Pro the last 2 years retiring at 29 is brutal. Kudos to him for prioritizing his future but the Barry Sanders flashbacks can't be fun in Detroit.
IDK, this feels more like a Travis Frederick situation than a Sanders one.
Is Rodgers going to pull a Favre and make the Steelers come to Cali to woo him? Or is he just staying silent to avoid as much of the offseason as possible?
Quote from: Jockey on June 02, 2025, 12:26:52 PMI wonder if they had an inkling of this ahead of the draft. They took a couple guards, including one in the 2nd if I remember correctly.
Glasgow has been working out at center and is more than ready to step in:
https://x.com/colton_pouncy/status/1929586506319942056
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 02, 2025, 01:23:24 PMIs Rodgers going to pull a Favre and make the Steelers come to Cali to woo him? Or is he just staying silent to avoid as much of the offseason as possible?
I think he's waiting for the Deputy Secretary of HHS appointment to come through first.
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 02, 2025, 01:23:24 PMIs Rodgers going to pull a Favre and make the Steelers come to Cali to woo him? Or is he just staying silent to avoid as much of the offseason as possible?
He's missed half the OTAs and mandatory mini-camp starts next week. You'd think he would need to make his decision soon.
IDK...unless he has some verbal agreement already, I would just move on. This already has tons of red flags if you're the Steelers.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 02, 2025, 01:29:43 PMHe's missed half the OTAs and mandatory mini-camp starts next week. You'd think he would need to make his decision soon.
IDK...unless he has some verbal agreement already, I would just move on. This already has tons of red flags if you're the Steelers.
Plus, he sucks
Quote from: The Sultan on June 02, 2025, 12:51:21 PMIDK, this feels more like a Travis Frederick situation than a Sanders one.
I just meant as another elite Lions star to retire very early.
Wasn't Frederick having Guillain-Barre Syndrome, if I recall right, a significant factor? I wasn't aware of Ragnow having an underlying condition?
Quote from: JWags85 on June 02, 2025, 02:19:36 PMI just meant as another elite Lions star to retire very early.
Wasn't Frederick having Guillain-Barre Syndrome, if I recall right, a significant factor? I wasn't aware of Ragnow having an underlying condition?
Just injuries. Frederick was also a pretty smart dude (computer science and engineering double major) and I think was involved in a start up that got sold off last year.
Ah, well. I guess the toe was too painful. I have to assume they had an inkling since they went trenches early. It didn't make a ton of sense to me at the time, except as a long term play to build up depth and have replacements ready when Ragnow and Decker retired. I guess they knew something the rest of us didn't.
Glasgow to center. Two of the three of Mahogany, Ratledge, Frazier at guard. A season from now, I think Ratledge slides to center.
Obviously, Ragnow was a class of one. Detroit has a bunch if big young maulers to choose from.
Quote from: tower912 on June 02, 2025, 03:18:06 PMAh, well. I guess the toe was too painful. I have to assume they had an inkling since they went trenches early. It didn't make a ton of sense to me at the time, accept as a long term play to build up depth and have replacements ready when Ragnow and Decker retired. I guess they knew something the rest of us didn't.
Glasgow to center. Two of the three of Mahogany, Ratledge, Frazier at guard. A season from now, I think Ratledge slides to center.
Obviously, Ragnow was a class of one. Detroit has a bunch if big young maulers to choose from.
The Lions window is shut. Dark days have returned. The Packers run the division now
The Lions windows never opened. The curse supercedes everything.
Quote from: tower912 on June 02, 2025, 03:48:30 PMThe Lions windows never opened. The curse supercedes everything.
If the Packers bring Anders home, lookout
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 02, 2025, 03:47:31 PMThe Lions window is shut. Dark days have returned. The Packers run the division now
Lions' window shut on a 4th-and-3 in Santa Clara.
Quote from: Pakuni on June 02, 2025, 05:04:50 PMLions' window shut on a 4th-and-3 in Santa Clara.
They're one of the few teams in the NFL that had a one-year window, unlike the Packers who have a window that is always open or the Bears who don't have a window
Quote from: tower912 on June 02, 2025, 03:18:06 PMAh, well. I guess the toe was too painful. I have to assume they had an inkling since they went trenches early. It didn't make a ton of sense to me at the time, accept as a long term play to build up depth and have replacements ready when Ragnow and Decker retired. I guess they knew something the rest of us didn't.
Glasgow to center. Two of the three of Mahogany, Ratledge, Frazier at guard. A season from now, I think Ratledge slides to center.
Obviously, Ragnow was a class of one. Detroit has a bunch if big young maulers to choose from.
Disregarding the facts. Lions terrible franchise drives another star to hate football and retire early. At least this one wasn't top 5 all time
A season ago Philadelphia replaced a legendary center and their O and D coordinators. Just sayin'.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 02, 2025, 02:33:11 PMJust injuries. Frederick was also a pretty smart dude (computer science and engineering double major)
Went to a sh1t school where A's on a bell curve were easy
Quote from: tower912 on June 03, 2025, 06:42:12 AMA season ago Philadelphia replaced a legendary center and their O and D coordinators. Just sayin'.
The difference between a good and a great center is nowhere near the difference between a good LT and a great LT. The Lions line will be fine. They have 2 very OL friendly RBs in place.
Quote from: Jockey on June 03, 2025, 10:28:49 AMThe difference between a good and a great center is nowhere near the difference between a good LT and a great LT. The Lions line will be fine. They have 2 very OL friendly RBs in place.
I don't think this was a big surprise to the Lions:
https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-may-have-been-secretly-telling-us-about-frank-ragnows-retirement-all-offseason-why-nobody-seemed-to-notice/
As I said earlier, the Lions draft makes more sense (two huge mauler SEC linemen) if they knew.
Still, tough to replace a good Minnesota kid. #Chan
Quote from: The Sultan on June 02, 2025, 08:40:47 AMKevin Warren's impact on the Bears stadium efforts has proved worthless (https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadium/2025/06/01/bears-stadium-bill-springfield).
And yet the Bears' prospects for a stadium look 100x better than the Sox.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on June 05, 2025, 02:03:21 PMAnd yet the Bears' prospects for a stadium look 100x better than the Sox.
Which has nothing to do with Kevin Warren. In fact, if not for Kevin Warren, a stadium likely is under construction right now. His dalliance with the lakefront cost the Bears 18 months.
The team can thank Bill Carstanjen and Churchill Downs, Inc., for their stadium prospects.
Not only waste 18 months, but everyone knew the whole lakefront thing was a bluff trying to force concessions from local school districts on a tax issue. It was politically dumb as hell. And now they aren't getting state support for anything...at least not yet.
I'm sure it will eventually work out. The numbers are too good for everyone involved. And I'm sure Kevin Warren will be especially impressed with his performance. But all of this has been penny-wise and pound-foolish.
Rodgers signing with the Steelers. Feels like this probably won't end well.
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 05, 2025, 02:15:51 PMRodgers signing with the Steelers. Feels like this probably won't end well.
It's really a shame he didn't end up in Minnesota to fulfill his destiny as Dongslinger 2.0
The second trilogy could have been more interesting than the first.
Quote from: Pakuni on June 05, 2025, 02:07:07 PMWhich has nothing to do with Kevin Warren. In fact, if not for Kevin Warren, a stadium likely is under construction right now. His dalliance with the lakefront cost the Bears 18 months.
The team can thank Bill Carstanjen and Churchill Downs, Inc., for their stadium prospects.
My comment was in no way a compliment to Warren and the Bears.
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 05, 2025, 02:15:51 PMRodgers signing with the Steelers. Feels like this probably won't end well.
Destroying NFL franchises, one team at a time.
Can't wait to see Tomlin's reaction when he starts ignoring play calls.
Any chance of Anders getting a crack at Boswell's job?
Quote from: Shaka Shart on June 05, 2025, 07:46:06 PMAny chance of Anders getting a crack at Boswell's job?
And threaten Rodgers's alpha spot in the locker room? Hell no!
Packers release Jaire
Quote from: jesmu84 on June 09, 2025, 07:34:28 AMPackers release Jaire
Frees up cap space to bury the hatchet with Anders
See ya'.
Mark Murphy on Jaire Alexander: Great player, but we're used to being without him
Quote from: cheebs09 on June 05, 2025, 02:15:51 PMRodgers signing with the Steelers. Feels like this probably won't end well.
Myles Garrett is excited:
https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1932488206118977775
Why do the Bengals hate their defensive ends
Aaron Roger's married
Seems like Gute understood Ja's market just fine.
Quote from: GB Warrior on June 18, 2025, 01:53:59 PMSeems like Gute understood Ja's market just fine.
Feels like stealing money to bet on him being All-Pro this year
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 18, 2025, 02:11:12 PMFeels like stealing money to bet on him being All-Pro this year
I would but I already placed the no brainer bet on Anders
Quote from: GB Warrior on June 18, 2025, 02:52:22 PMI would but I already placed the no brainer bet on Anders
Packers catch a huge break - Anders released by Jets.
"Now I'm with somebody who's private, who doesn't want to be in the public eye, didn't sign up to be a celebrity, doesn't want to be part of it," Rodgers said June 24. "And because I do things in private because I want my personal life to be private and now I'm somehow weird and now the paparazzi is stalking me on the beach trying to get a picture of her, stalking me in the workout. What is the entitlement to information that where we're living in society these days?"
Yes. He is being held against his will doing the Pat McAfee show every week. He hates publicity and does not want to be a part of it. He even says he'll play 1 more year of football and nobody will ever hear from him again.
Anyway, is this a Manti Teo marriage? Or, speaking of hostages, does he keep her locked up in their house, not allowed to see daylight anywhere? Cameras are everywhere. If they've gone out in public anywhere there would be pictures of them together somewhere.
Quote from: wadesworld on June 25, 2025, 10:20:08 AM"Now I'm with somebody who's private, who doesn't want to be in the public eye, didn't sign up to be a celebrity, doesn't want to be part of it," Rodgers said June 24. "And because I do things in private because I want my personal life to be private and now I'm somehow weird and now the paparazzi is stalking me on the beach trying to get a picture of her, stalking me in the workout. What is the entitlement to information that where we're living in society these days?"
Yes. He is being held against his will doing the Pat McAfee show every week. He hates publicity and does not want to be a part of it. He even says he'll play 1 more year of football and nobody will ever hear from him again.
Anyway, is this a Manti Teo marriage? Or, speaking of hostages, does he keep her locked up in their house, not allowed to see daylight anywhere? Cameras are everywhere. If they've gone out in public anywhere there would be pictures of them together somewhere.
She goes to another high school
I did see someone captured a photo of the happy couple.
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzM2NzgxNWMtOTRmYy00NzQ3LTg1OTAtYzU0MmE5YWU2ODAzXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_.jpg)
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 25, 2025, 10:25:04 AMShe goes to another high school
They met at Niagara Falls. You wouldn't know her.
Quote from: wadesworld on June 25, 2025, 10:20:08 AM"Now I'm with somebody who's private, who doesn't want to be in the public eye, didn't sign up to be a celebrity, doesn't want to be part of it," Rodgers said June 24. "And because I do things in private because I want my personal life to be private and now I'm somehow weird and now the paparazzi is stalking me on the beach trying to get a picture of her, stalking me in the workout. What is the entitlement to information that where we're living in society these days?"
Yes. He is being held against his will doing the Pat McAfee show every week. He hates publicity and does not want to be a part of it. He even says he'll play 1 more year of football and nobody will ever hear from him again.
Also particularly rich coming from someone who spent the last 10 years before he got to the Jets dating multiple celebrity women and having their relationship in the public eye.
The vast majority of star NFL QBs, not named Tom Brady or Josh Allen, date and marry normal non famous women. He's created an entirely fake narrative to support his faux need for privacy. Totally on par for twilight of his career Aaron.
Quote from: JWags85 on June 25, 2025, 12:42:36 PMAlso particularly rich coming from someone who spent the last 10 years before he got to the Jets dating multiple celebrity women and having their relationship in the public eye.
The vast majority of star NFL QBs, not named Tom Brady or Josh Allen, date and marry normal non famous women. He's created an entirely fake narrative to support his faux need for privacy. Totally on par for twilight of his career Aaron.
He's never gotten over being rejected by Packer fans and not getting the Jeopardy gig. He thought when his team leaked a trade request before the '21 draft he'd get the Dongslinger treatment from fans that he saw in 2008. When the majority of Packer fans shrugged their shoulders and said, "well, bye", it sent him into this tailspin. Couple that with his lying about being vaccinated instead of being honest about it and getting called out, it was over for him and his ego.
All his actions are overcompensation at this point. He's trying to control the narrative by pretending he doesn't care about publicity and being loved. He went from a surefire TV personality in retirement (I'd argue he'd have had an opportunity to have a career like Strahan and Burleson) to being a pariah. He won't take any responsibility and instead will portray himself as a victim of cancel culture.
Really, it's an amazing character study of an individual. Could have been Manning or Brady, but instead is a nobody.
Quote from: wadesworld on June 25, 2025, 10:20:08 AM"Now I'm with somebody who's private, who doesn't want to be in the public eye, didn't sign up to be a celebrity, doesn't want to be part of it," Rodgers said June 24. "And because I do things in private because I want my personal life to be private and now I'm somehow weird and now the paparazzi is stalking me on the beach trying to get a picture of her, stalking me in the workout. What is the entitlement to information that where we're living in society these days?"
Yes. He is being held against his will doing the Pat McAfee show every week. He hates publicity and does not want to be a part of it. He even says he'll play 1 more year of football and nobody will ever hear from him again.
Anyway, is this a Manti Teo marriage? Or, speaking of hostages, does he keep her locked up in their house, not allowed to see daylight anywhere? Cameras are everywhere. If they've gone out in public anywhere there would be pictures of them together somewhere.
And if Mrs. Te'o is such a private person who isn't even on social media, why would she marry a guy who needs public adoration every day?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 25, 2025, 12:56:42 PMHe's never gotten over being rejected by Packer fans and not getting the Jeopardy gig. He thought when his team leaked a trade request before the '21 draft he'd get the Dongslinger treatment from fans that he saw in 2008. When the majority of Packer fans shrugged their shoulders and said, "well, bye", it sent him into this tailspin. Couple that with his lying about being vaccinated instead of being honest about it and getting called out, it was over for him and his ego.
All his actions are overcompensation at this point. He's trying to control the narrative by pretending he doesn't care about publicity and being loved. He went from a surefire TV personality in retirement (I'd argue he'd have had an opportunity to have a career like Strahan and Burleson) to being a pariah. He won't take any responsibility and instead will portray himself as a victim of cancel culture.
Really, it's an amazing character study of an individual. Could have been Manning or Brady, but instead is a nobody.
I don't know. Some very smart dentists told me that he was going to win big since they finally will let him pick his teammates. I'm sure that will happen someday.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 25, 2025, 04:13:20 PMI don't know. Some very smart dentists told me that he was going to win big since they finally will let him pick his teammates. I'm sure that will happen someday.
Of all the qqqqqq takes, his Rodgers doesn't like the attention take was one of his greatest hits
Aaron's new teammates looked a lot like his old teammates. Where are the odds his wife looks suspiciously like Danica Patrick
The Steelers seem determined to have the most mercurial team in the league.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/steelers-acquire-jalen-ramsey-jonnu-smith-while-sending-minkah-fitzpatrick-to-dolphins-in-reported-trade-143949412.html
I don't know what the Packers intend to do with Elgton's contract but they should do it soon
The Pablo Torre reporting on the NFLPA is absolutely insane. The NFL is shameless
Injury parade continues for Detroit. Onwuzurike with ACL surgery.
Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins according to ESPN.
Quote from: Jockey on July 20, 2025, 06:49:59 PMTrump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins according to ESPN.
More of that classic limited government conservatism I hear so much about
The Athletic wisely disabled the comments section to its article about the situation.
It would have been "lively."
Quote from: Jockey on July 20, 2025, 06:49:59 PMTrump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins according to ESPN.
Jingling keys to distract the infants.
Quote from: Jockey on July 20, 2025, 06:49:59 PMTrump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins according to ESPN.
At least he's consistent and using correct grammar.
https://x.com/Thiss_Youu/status/1947231015774122136
If the Commanders come out with Washington Whatevers merch I will be all over this
Quote from: GB Warrior on July 21, 2025, 11:41:28 AMIf the Commanders come out with Washington Whatevers merch I will be all over this
Let's meet in the middle and go with Orangeskins
Quote from: Uncle Rico on July 21, 2025, 11:45:10 AMLet's meet in the middle and go with Orangeskins
Washington Foreskins and 7 years ago
Washington Confederates, soon to play in Robert E. Lee Stadium.
Not being able to buy Chief Wahoo apparel anymore is an attack on my white personhood
Quote from: Uncle Rico on July 21, 2025, 11:45:10 AMLet's meet in the middle and go with Orangeskins
I prefer the Washington Lynch Mob.
My white heritage is on the outs and needs to be restored.
Quote from: Jockey on July 21, 2025, 01:06:39 PMI prefer the Washington Lynch Mob.
My white heritage is on the outs and needs to be restored.
Just call them the Rockets
I'm still guilty of calling them the Redskins sometimes because it is not that important to me.
It should be far, far less important to the President. Let a private business call themselves whatever they want. He needs to grow up. (understatement of the year?)
Washington Babbits
Quote from: GB Warrior on July 21, 2025, 02:00:08 PMWashington Babbits
Hopefully things end up better for Brian Robinson Jr. than his team's namesake when he takes a shot hitting the hole his teammates opened up for him.
Florio is floating the idea of Mark Murphy as the new NFLPA executive director. Which is a wild, but actually a decent idea. He was an NFLPA represenative for the the Redskins back in the day and IMO is way more comfortable in a room of NFL players than NFL owners.
Quote from: The Sultan on July 23, 2025, 04:23:44 PMFlorio is floating the idea of Mark Murphy as the new NFLPA executive director. Which is a wild, but actually a decent idea. He was an NFLPA represenative for the the Redskins back in the day and IMO is way more comfortable in a room of NFL players than NFL owners.
Scab and back again
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45859193/ranking-nfl-2025-season-coaching-staffs-best-worst-coaches-coordinators
Lol. I think KOC is a great coach, but come on. Let's maybe win a single Playoff game before we rank him and the staff above a staff led by Andy Reid. I personally wouldn't have the Vikings top 5, but at least put them 2 at best.
Regarding the Micah Parsons' situation...
Anthony K Photos
@anthonykphotos.bsky.social
The Dallas Cowboys are truly Americas team as they also are being ruined by an angry old man who sucks at negotiating.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 01, 2025, 10:36:52 AMRegarding the Micah Parsons' situation...
Anthony K Photos
@anthonykphotos.bsky.social
The Dallas Cowboys are truly Americas team as they also are being ruined by an angry old man who sucks at negotiating.
Who is Anthony K Photos?
I'd love to know who does this detailed, analytics based, professional analysis.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 01, 2025, 10:51:10 AMWho is Anthony K Photos?
I'd love to know who does this detailed, analytics based, professional analysis.
I'm definitely taking Jerry Jones side here. His football acumen and handling of players is second to none
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 01, 2025, 11:31:31 AMI'm definitely taking Jerry Jones side here. His football acumen and handling of players is second to none
Speaking as a non-Cowboy fan; I am very happy with Jerry as GM of the Cowboys.
Does anyone love discriminating against successful black athletes before grossly overpaying for their services than JJ?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 01, 2025, 10:51:10 AMWho is Anthony K Photos?
I'd love to know who does this detailed, analytics based, professional analysis.
Which angry old guy are you defending here?
Quote from: Pakuni on August 01, 2025, 12:52:52 PMWhich angry old guy are you defending here?
FWIW, I'd value Sultan's personal take on the situation more than Mr. Photos.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 01, 2025, 02:29:28 PMFWIW, I'd value Sultan's personal take on the situation more than Mr. Photos.
What did Mr. Photos get wrong?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 01, 2025, 10:51:10 AMWho is Anthony K Photos?
I'd love to know who does this detailed, analytics based, professional analysis.
Just some random dude who made an accurate statement.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 01, 2025, 02:44:49 PMJust some random dude who made an accurate statement.
OK, I guess.
In other news, Joe P Smith said "Lamar Jackson is good at football"
;D
So, Bear fans, how is the new coach? Preseason going smoothly?
Vikings fans, is JJ an upgrade over that Darn old quarterback?
Packers fans, does the Love affair continue? Runs toppers on defense? Are the new receivers an upgrade?
I predict Parsons stays in Dallas. Nobody else wants to blow up their salary cap or part with what Dallas reportedly wants.
Quote from: tower912 on August 02, 2025, 08:04:02 PMSo, Bear fans, how is the new coach? Preseason going smoothly?
Vikings fans, is JJ an upgrade over that Darn old quarterback?
Packers fans, does the Love affair continue? Runs toppers on defense? Are the new receivers an upgrade?
I am hoping we can see a healthy year out of Love. I think a lot of his issues were with the injuries. Hoping that led to some of the bad decisions.
Quote from: tower912 on August 02, 2025, 08:04:02 PMSo, Bear fans, how is the new coach? Preseason going smoothly?
Vikings fans, is JJ an upgrade over that Darn old quarterback?
Packers fans, does the Love affair continue? Runs toppers on defense? Are the new receivers an upgrade?
Dentists told me Love doesn't have an NFL arm, so the Packers need to upgrade there
https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1mg4kbb/highlight_caleb_williams_is_visibly_frustrated/?share_id=euosFEtvkZOPGpN9j6ggJ&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=4
I think the average Scooper might perform better than this. That's like a 10 yard throw.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 03, 2025, 07:12:40 AMDentists told me Love doesn't have an NFL arm, so the Packers need to upgrade there
Is there any reason to not bring Anders in for a chance at QB? That talent can't all be contained in his leg.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 03, 2025, 12:48:42 PMhttps://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1mg4kbb/highlight_caleb_williams_is_visibly_frustrated/?share_id=euosFEtvkZOPGpN9j6ggJ&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=4
I think the average Scooper might perform better than this. That's like a 10 yard throw.
(https://i.imgflip.com/5c3g9j.gif)
Quote from: wadesworld on August 03, 2025, 12:48:42 PMhttps://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1mg4kbb/highlight_caleb_williams_is_visibly_frustrated/?share_id=euosFEtvkZOPGpN9j6ggJ&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=4
I think the average Scooper Stevie Wonder 8-) might perform better than this. That's like a 10 yard throw.
If Detroit can avoid injuries, this could be the year the suffering ends.
Having said that, I assume the endless parade of injuries to key players will begin shortly.
Quote from: tower912 on August 03, 2025, 04:46:26 PMIf Detroit can avoid injuries, this could be the year the suffering ends.
Having said that, I assume the endless parade of injuries to key players will begin shortly.
Every team deals with injuries. It's the NFL.
From The Athletic:
6.9 million households tuned in for last Thursday's NFL Hall of Fame Game exhibition, the biggest audience since 2021. Harbinger of massive NFL TV ratings to come this season.
Quote from: MU82 on August 06, 2025, 11:54:17 AMFrom The Athletic:
6.9 million households tuned in for last Thursday's NFL Hall of Fame Game exhibition, the biggest audience since 2021. Harbinger of massive NFL TV ratings to come this season.
They're degenerates, all of us
In a move that will likely hasten their doom (finally):
https://www.upi.com/amp/Top_News/US/2025/08/06/sports-espn-buys-nfl-network/2201754499340/
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 06, 2025, 01:09:26 PMIn a move that will likely hasten their doom (finally):
https://www.upi.com/amp/Top_News/US/2025/08/06/sports-espn-buys-nfl-network/2201754499340/
I know Smuggles (Heisey) said ESPN was doomed. Didn't he also say the NFL was doomed? I admit I might be misremembering the latter.
They were doomed once they agreed to show Big East games
Quote from: MU82 on August 06, 2025, 01:21:02 PMI know Smuggles (Heisey) said ESPN was doomed. Didn't he also say the NFL was doomed? I admit I might be misremembering the latter.
I bet he went to Bill Ackman's tennis match
Shams reporting Mahomes keeping his options open about his future
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 06, 2025, 06:14:40 PMShams reporting Mahomes keeping his options open about his future
Mahomes and Anders*
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 06, 2025, 06:14:40 PMShams reporting Mahomes keeping his options open about his future
Is this strictly football related?
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 06, 2025, 06:14:40 PMShams reporting Mahomes keeping his options open about his future
Bad news for his wife?
Hey bros, Madden early access begins at 11a. Heading to play pickleball now but if you guys want to play this afternoon lmk
#skol
Haven't played Madden in a number of years. I'm basically down to The Show and NCAA Football only now. And haven't played the new version of either of those yet.
The Athletic, on Shedeur Sanders, who will start Cleveland's exhibition opener ...
Can he beat expectations? His character is already impressing, with The Athletic's Jason Lloyd writing this:
"[Sanders] doesn't come off as entitled. He's never publicly complained once about his slide on draft day. He puts his head down and goes to work. He is cognizant of his teammates and careful that his enormous presence doesn't block them out."
And when his famous father, Deion, wanted to visit training camp? Shedeur told him to stay home. There, Deion can watch his son's debut tomorrow night.
Good for him, if this is true and not just a PR feed.
If he works out, wonder what sort of asset you could get for Watson. Maybe a couple used jock straps?
Quote from: Shaka Shart on August 07, 2025, 12:53:27 PMGood for him, if this is true and not just a PR feed.
Some like The Athletic and some don't. But I don't think they routinely are charged with merely being "PR feeds."
I do think Flacco is still in line to be the starter. I'm not even sure Sanders is second string yet.
Good that he's kept his head down and worked in camp though.
Quote from: cheebs09 on August 07, 2025, 01:34:50 PMI do think Flacco is still in line to be the starter. I'm not even sure Sanders is second string yet.
Good that he's kept his head down and worked in camp though.
Flacco looks more like a QB I can trust
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 07, 2025, 01:51:23 PMFlacco looks more like a QB I can trust
QB you'd have a beer with
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 07, 2025, 02:02:39 PMQB you'd have a beer with
Definitely a coach's kid, unlike the actual coach's kid.
Quote from: MU82 on August 07, 2025, 12:49:30 PMThe Athletic, on Shedeur Sanders, who will start Cleveland's exhibition opener ...
Can he beat expectations? His character is already impressing, with The Athletic's Jason Lloyd writing this:
"[Sanders] doesn't come off as entitled. He's never publicly complained once about his slide on draft day. He puts his head down and goes to work. He is cognizant of his teammates and careful that his enormous presence doesn't block them out."
And when his famous father, Deion, wanted to visit training camp? Shedeur told him to stay home. There, Deion can watch his son's debut tomorrow night.
Sanders looked really solid and poised in his preseason debut. 14-23, 138 yds, 2 TDs, 106.8, had a 115 rating through the first half.
Obviously its preseason, but he did just about everything you'd want a rookie QB to do. Credit to him for keeping a low profile and grinding through training camp and really having no distractions after the circus of the draft.
I applaud the actions of the Lions and Falcons tonight.
Holders setting up at the opposition's 40 yard line for a field goal is insane.
Quote from: JWags85 on August 08, 2025, 08:36:29 PMSanders looked really solid and poised in his preseason debut. 14-23, 138 yds, 2 TDs, 106.8, had a 115 rating through the first half.
Obviously its preseason, but he did just about everything you'd want a rookie QB to do. Credit to him for keeping a low profile and grinding through training camp and really having no distractions after the circus of the draft.
Agree.
Bryce Young also looked poised, comfortable and totally in command.
The Packers opener looked a lot like the Packers '24 season, caveats applied, of course.
Drops galore. Bad tackling. Missed assignments.
At some point, those things land on the doorstep of the head coach.
Same with the Lions. Another ugly injury.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 10, 2025, 08:11:51 AMThe Packers opener looked a lot like the Packers '24 season, caveats applied, of course.
Drops galore. Bad tackling. Missed assignments.
At some point, those things land on the doorstep of the head coach.
Unlike many, I think MLF is on the hot seat this year. 1-5 in the division isn't gonna cut it again. Nor would another 3rd place. Nor would a lack of improvement from Love.
I think Minnesota and Chicago are going to struggle early. Essentially two rookie QBs. If Detroit can avoid further injuries, they are the best in the north. I think the defense is going to be more aggressive. Offensively, perhaps fewer trick plays (Campbell likes them) but more deep shots. (Morton likes them). If the new starters in the O-line work out, I don't see a drop off. And, I think the defense can win games this season.
I think the Packers are the second best team in the division and a playoff team.
Quote from: Jockey on August 10, 2025, 11:28:14 AMUnlike many, I think MLF is on the hot seat this year. 1-5 in the division isn't gonna cut it again. Nor would another 3rd place. Nor would a lack of improvement from Love.
The excuse for them/him last year was they were ahead of schedule in '23 and '24 was what should have been expected (whatever the hell that means). That means they should be playing for a division title at a minimum this year. Barring massive injuries, anything less ought to have him and the front office on the hot seat.
Yes, but.... I know this is going to shock some people based on my history, but I think Detroit can be better than last season. Honestly, the 3 challenges are
1. How their new guys do on the O-line. Ragnow retiring is the one monkey wrench. Ratledge and Mahogany are the keys.
2. Not having 20+ players on the IR for a lot of the season. To borrow from the GM, nobody gameplans for their 8th defensive end.
3. Managing a brutal schedule.
I do not view the departures of Glenn and Johnson as huge problems.
Quote from: Jockey on August 10, 2025, 11:28:14 AMUnlike many, I think MLF is on the hot seat this year. 1-5 in the division isn't gonna cut it again. Nor would another 3rd place. Nor would a lack of improvement from Love.
Not going to freak out about one preseason game where the regulars just didn't do much. But the lack of discipline across the reserves should be concerning.
Quote from: tower912 on August 10, 2025, 12:54:29 PMYes, but.... I know this is going to shock some people based on my history, but I think Detroit can be better than last season. Honestly, the 3 challenges are
1. How their new guys do on the O-line. Ragnow retiring is the one monkey wrench. Ratledge and Mahogany are the keys.
2. Not having 20+ players on the IR for a lot of the season. To borrow from the GM, nobody gameplans for their 8th defensive end.
3. Managing a brutal schedule.
I do not view the departures of Glenn and Johnson as huge problems.
Agree with all of this about the Lions.
As an aside, we recently saw a house with mahogany floors. Very nice.
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 10, 2025, 01:25:54 PMNot going to freak out about one preseason game where the regulars just didn't do much. But the lack of discipline across the reserves should be concerning.
Welcome to Gen Z players
Matthew Golden is getting a lot of love from NFL observers (including from Jordan Love).
I've been saying since before the draft that I thought he was the best WR available. I was hoping the Panthers (who took McMillan #8) would trade down, add assets, and then select Golden.
Quote from: MU82 on August 11, 2025, 11:21:47 AMMatthew Golden is getting a lot of love from NFL observers (including from Jordan Love).
I've been saying since before the draft that I thought he was the best WR available. I was hoping the Panthers (who took McMillan #8) would trade down, add assets, and then select Golden.
Compared to the other WR's on the Packers roster, it's hard not to look good
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 11, 2025, 11:25:54 AMCompared to the other WR's on the Packers roster, it's hard not to look good
Packers have perfected a brand new offensive position called route runners
Big thumbs down to today's story about the GB QB.
Quote from: tower912 on August 12, 2025, 01:40:45 PMBig thumbs down to today's story about the GB QB.
LOL!
Better in August than December
Quote from: tower912 on August 12, 2025, 01:40:45 PMBig thumbs down to today's story about the GB QB.
*Matt Flynn voice* Luckily Malik Willis is the second best qb in the NFC North.
Excellent news. Football doesn't cause injuries despite what the NYT says according to RFK, Jr. Suck on that, Rondale Moore
Damar Hamlin was god trying to remind us that Jesus is our lord and savior
Quote from: Shaka Shart on August 13, 2025, 09:44:52 PMDamar Hamlin was god trying to remind us that Jesus is our lord and savior
RFK, Jr. and Muggsy setting us straight
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 13, 2025, 09:46:16 PMRFK, Jr. and Muggsy setting us straight
Introducing someone to darkness is giving them a concussion
It's good to own an NFL franchise.
https://www.sportico.com/feature/nfl-team-values-ranking-list-1234684165/
Quote from: Sir Lawrence on August 14, 2025, 10:26:22 AMIt's good to own an NFL franchise.
https://www.sportico.com/feature/nfl-team-values-ranking-list-1234684165/
Those rates of return barely beat inflation
Quote from: Sir Lawrence on August 14, 2025, 10:26:22 AMIt's good to own an NFL franchise.
https://www.sportico.com/feature/nfl-team-values-ranking-list-1234684165/
After the Blazers got a $4B+ valuation, as a middling team in smaller market, nothing surprises me.
wow, the Vikings have triggered the snowflake masses for something other than their on-field performance.
https://www.newsweek.com/minnesota-vikings-male-cheerleaders-backlash-maga-conservatives-2113363
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 14, 2025, 11:39:01 AMwow, the Vikings have triggered the snowflake masses for something other than their on-field performance.
https://www.newsweek.com/minnesota-vikings-male-cheerleaders-backlash-maga-conservatives-2113363
Yup. Can't get snowier or flakier than losers who would stop being a fan over that.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 14, 2025, 11:39:01 AMwow, the Vikings have triggered the snowflake masses for something other than their on-field performance.
https://www.newsweek.com/minnesota-vikings-male-cheerleaders-backlash-maga-conservatives-2113363
How am I supposed to jack off to the NFC North now?!
Quote from: Shaka Shart on August 14, 2025, 12:38:48 PMHow am I supposed to jack off to the NFC North now?!
there are 11 other teams that have male cheerleaders, but none in the North, so you'll just have to find another team.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/12-nfl-teams-adding-male-212045510.html
Quote from: MU82 on August 14, 2025, 12:32:05 PMYup. Can't get snowier or flakier than losers who would stop being a fan over that.
Right?
In college they add a lot with how they toss the girls up in the air. Those guys are fit and smartly spend large amounts of time around cute girls. I've never found male cheerleaders weird.
Wait until they find out Ronald Reagan was a cheerleader in college 🤯
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 14, 2025, 02:11:23 PMWait until they find out Ronald Reagan was a cheerleader in college 🤯
His wife was good for a tumble in her earlier years too
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 14, 2025, 02:10:23 PMRight?
In college they add a lot with how they toss the girls up in the air. Those guys are fit and smartly spend large amounts of time around cute girls. I've never found male cheerleaders weird.
my neighbor in McCormick became a cheerleader sophomore year and the guy elected MUSG president for 1995-96 (who worked the desk at McCormick and looked the other way on Friday afternoons, if you know what I mean) was a cheerleader, and both were jacked. Each of them could rip one of these whining candyasses in half...if they actually had the guts to say to their faces what they say online.
These two for the Vikings seem to be dance team members instead of traditional cheerleaders, to which I say "nice job." That is hard work and takes a high level of fitness and skill. Maybe these whiners are jealous...or are afraid they won't be able to avert their gazes.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on August 14, 2025, 02:16:10 PMHis wife was good for a tumble in her earlier years too
At least she wasn't doing nude modeling
Now I can't really argue when ppl call us the Viqueens
Quote from: Jay Bee on August 14, 2025, 04:12:22 PMNow I can't really argue when ppl call us the Viqueens
Why?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 14, 2025, 11:39:01 AMwow, the Vikings have triggered the snowflake masses for something other than their on-field performance.
https://www.newsweek.com/minnesota-vikings-male-cheerleaders-backlash-maga-conservatives-2113363
Real football fans don't want to see that.
They want to see fit young men in tight pants dashing about and touching each other roughly.
Don't start on the relationship between and QB and his center.
Quote from: tower912 on August 14, 2025, 08:47:50 PMDon't start on the relationship between and QB and his center.
What happens between a QB and the center is between the two of them. Unless it's Rex Grossman, then the defense gets involved.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 14, 2025, 02:30:28 PMmy neighbor in McCormick became a cheerleader sophomore year and the guy elected MUSG president for 1995-96 (who worked the desk at McCormick and looked the other way on Friday afternoons, if you know what I mean) was a cheerleader, and both were jacked. Each of them could rip one of these whining candyasses in half...if they actually had the guts to say to their faces what they say online.
These two for the Vikings seem to be dance team members instead of traditional cheerleaders, to which I say "nice job." That is hard work and takes a high level of fitness and skill. Maybe these whiners are jealous...or are afraid they won't be able to avert their gazes.
Yea, male cheerleaders are usually former HS football players who weren't good enough to play in college but still are jacked and interested in keeping fit and athletic. I actually knew a male cheerleader in college who was an all-conference LB his sophomore year, broke his leg badly and ended his career, but then ended up joining the cheerleading team on recovery.
As for the male dance team members, it certainly doesn't bother me, but I am vaguely curious who its marketed towards/targeted at. Make whatever modern arguments you want about misogyny and the male gaze, but attractive women have been associated with cheering on male athletes for centuries. Its kind of part and parcel with sports, and it helped spawn the athletic and financial opportunities that cheerleading as a sport has become. Maybe its just simply "whoever wants to be on the dance team can be" which is sort of a change from the previous norm, just curious about the social media/marketing angle cause there always is one. Either way, who really cares, its not hurting anyone.
St Johns had an, ahem, larger male on their dance team circa 19-20 and he was hilarious. Like truly good for him, but seeing a bunch of petite 5'2-5'8 dancers and then a 6'2 dude with a bigger build who was VERY dramatic and into every move was just contrast at its finest and very amusing.
Quote from: JWags85 on August 14, 2025, 09:02:11 PMYea, male cheerleaders are usually former HS football players who weren't good enough to play in college but still are jacked and interested in keeping fit and athletic. I actually knew a male cheerleader in college who was an all-conference LB his sophomore year, broke his leg badly and ended his career, but then ended up joining the cheerleading team on recovery.
As for the male dance team members, it certainly doesn't bother me, but I am vaguely curious who its marketed towards/targeted at. Make whatever modern arguments you want about misogyny and the male gaze, but attractive women have been associated with cheering on male athletes for centuries. Its kind of part and parcel with sports, and it helped spawn the athletic and financial opportunities that cheerleading as a sport has become. Maybe its just simply "whoever wants to be on the dance team can be" which is sort of a change from the previous norm, just curious about the social media/marketing angle cause there always is one. Either way, who really cares, its not hurting anyone.
St Johns had an, ahem, larger male on their dance team circa 19-20 and he was hilarious. Like truly good for him, but seeing a bunch of petite 5'2-5'8 dancers and then a 6'2 dude with a bigger build who was VERY dramatic and into every move was just contrast at its finest and very amusing.
If he wanted to stay jacked and fit, he should have taken up something more manly, like pickleball.
Quote from: JWags85 on August 14, 2025, 09:02:11 PMAs for the male dance team members, it certainly doesn't bother me, but I am vaguely curious who its marketed towards/targeted at. Make whatever modern arguments you want about misogyny and the male gaze, but attractive women have been associated with cheering on male athletes for centuries. Its kind of part and parcel with sports, and it helped spawn the athletic and financial opportunities that cheerleading as a sport has become. Maybe its just simply "whoever wants to be on the dance team can be" which is sort of a change from the previous norm, just curious about the social media/marketing angle cause there always is one. Either way, who really cares, its not hurting anyone.
St Johns had an, ahem, larger male on their dance team circa 19-20 and he was hilarious. Like truly good for him, but seeing a bunch of petite 5'2-5'8 dancers and then a 6'2 dude with a bigger build who was VERY dramatic and into every move was just contrast at its finest and very amusing.
I don't think having a male dancer is "marketed" towards anyone.
This must be the guy you were thinking of. There were other men before him on the dance team too. Society has seemed to survive it.
https://www.torchonline.com/features/2017/10/25/meet-matthew-kirschenheiter/
Reverend Shaw "JB" Moore
I'd be interested in what women think of the male dace team members.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 15, 2025, 12:15:45 PMI'd be interested in what women think of the male dace team members.
Statistically less likely to be assaulted by them than by their dentist
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 15, 2025, 12:15:45 PMI'd be interested in what women think of the male dace team members.
here's a quote from the article I linked above:
One of Kirschenheiter's fellow dancers, Natalie Affenita, said she enjoys dancing alongside Kirschenheiter. As a senior on the team, Affenita says she's had the opportunity to dance with a co-ed team twice during her time at St. John's.
"Matt is always encouraging me through the dances and I absolutely love it," Affenita said. "Overall, Matt is an amazing addition to the team and I can't wait to see what the future holds for him."
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 15, 2025, 01:36:17 PMhere's a quote from the article I linked above:
One of Kirschenheiter's fellow dancers, Natalie Affenita, said she enjoys dancing alongside Kirschenheiter. As a senior on the team, Affenita says she's had the opportunity to dance with a co-ed team twice during her time at St. John's.
"Matt is always encouraging me through the dances and I absolutely love it," Affenita said. "Overall, Matt is an amazing addition to the team and I can't wait to see what the future holds for him."
I'm shocked she didn't publicly let loose. smh
This Elgersma guy just has something I like about him that Love and Willis don't. Can't put my finger on it
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 15, 2025, 12:15:45 PMI'd be interested in what women think of the male dace team members.
You and I are both old enough to remember the 1997 movie
The Full Monty. My guess is that the 50 something women who loved that movie will be fantasizing. Those 40 or younger...not so much.
That was a very competent 93 yard drive by Williams.
The Bears are back!! I don't care if it's preseason. Tremendous drive. :)
Quote from: Shaka Shart on August 17, 2025, 07:21:13 PMThat was a very competent 93 yard drive by Williams.
Nah, the Seahawks whooped the Chiefs in pre-season, they are now the favorites for the Super Bowl.
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 17, 2025, 10:00:54 PMNah, the Seahawks whooped the Chiefs in pre-season, they are now the favorites for the Super Bowl.
Their QB lead his team to a 14-3 record, you never know!
Its preseason, so who really cares. But Williams looked great on his drive and I really liked what I saw from Johnson's offense. Couple of small things like some of the crossing route trees, motion before a few running plays, just a few wrinkles that looked VERY different than the past few years. Nice to have some sort of optimism going into the season with tempered expectations.
Quote from: JWags85 on August 18, 2025, 07:50:22 AMIts preseason, so who really cares. But Williams looked great on his drive and I really liked what I saw from Johnson's offense. Couple of small things like some of the crossing route trees, motion before a few running plays, just a few wrinkles that looked VERY different than the past few years. Nice to have some sort of optimism going into the season with tempered expectations.
Ya. But Caleb missed the net during throwing practice
Alexander Mattison -- do we know what surgery he had? I can't find any real news ... "neck surgery" isn't helpful... I'm guessing he may have had a single-level ACDF.. curious if so, and where.
There are examples of athletes coming back after ACDF and doing well.. Peyton Manning at QB.. Mike Alstott at FB.. and me at PB... but... a little unnerving to first take on contact after the surgery.. hope he's all good next season, but really wondering what procedure(s) he had done.
Quote from: jesmu84 on August 18, 2025, 08:03:21 AMYa. But Caleb missed the net during throwing practice
Nets provide stiffer resistance than whatever the Bills threw out there
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 17, 2025, 10:00:54 PMNah, the Seahawks whooped the Chiefs in pre-season, they are now the favorites for the Super Bowl.
Darnold and Seattle's first-string offense looked every bit as sharp during their stint this weekend as Williams and the Bears' offense did. And the Chiefs actually had most of their defensive starters on the field.
But I know this is your schtick, so run with it!
I won't bet you that the Seahawks will make the Super Bowl, but you and I will probably making some kind of wager on them in the weeks ahead. Hopefully it goes as well as the Marquette-Xavier bet that I won! How about who will win more games, Seattle or Green Bay?
Quote from: MU82 on August 18, 2025, 01:45:53 PMDarnold and Seattle's first-string offense looked every bit as sharp during their stint this weekend as Williams and the Bears' offense did. And the Chiefs actually had most of their defensive starters on the field.
But I know this is your schtick, so run with it!
I won't bet you that the Seahawks will make the Super Bowl, but you and I will probably making some kind of wager on them in the weeks ahead. Hopefully it goes as well as the Marquette-Xavier bet that I won! How about who will win more games, Seattle or Green Bay?
"There also was no Chris Jones (K.C.'s three-time All-Pro defensive tackle) as well as two of K.C.'s starting linebackers and neither starting cornerback."
They did whip up on 6/11 of the KC starting defense.
I will take that bet GB more wins than Seahawks. Another beer?
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 18, 2025, 03:13:39 PM"There also was no Chris Jones (K.C.'s three-time All-Pro defensive tackle) as well as two of K.C.'s starting linebackers and neither starting cornerback."
They did whip up on 6/11 of the KC starting defense.
I will take that bet GB more wins than Seahawks. Another beer?
6/11 starters is pretty typical for the second preseason game. The Seahawks only started 7 of their 11, and those starters only played 2 series.
Sure, I like that bet. Though I already owe you a beer (because you bought me one last time just out of the goodness of your heart - thanks!), so it's more of a double-or-nothing wager!
Wait, teams play their starters in the preseason?
Detroit is being very protective. Which they should, considering all of the depth that has gotten injured, as well as leftover injuries from last season.
The Browns are reportedly keeping four QBs on the roster. So basically they have no QBs
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 18, 2025, 03:57:13 PMThe Browns are reportedly keeping four QBs on the roster. So basically they have no QBs
If Goff gets hurt, neither does Detroit.
Quote from: tower912 on August 18, 2025, 04:06:18 PMIf Goff gets hurt, neither does Detroit.
If (insert starting QB's name here) gets hurt, neither does (insert name of injured QB's team here).
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 18, 2025, 03:57:13 PMThe Browns are reportedly keeping four QBs on the roster. So basically they have no QBs
I truly have no idea whats going on in Cleveland with their QBs. Sanders has done everything right, looked good in practice, and played well in his start. Gabriel has been banged up, had some TERRIBLE practices, and looked meh in his start. But he's still competing for the backup job with Pickett and Sanders is behind.
Two of my friends who follow the Browns closely can't remember seeing any blogger/beat reporter praising any single Gabriel practice and said everytime they see him mentioned he's been struggling or hurt. Neither of them understood the pick at the time and thought it was horrible, and both think it feels like CYA to make it seem like Stefanski/the GM didn't completely mess that pick up.
Also wild that they had a successful experienced back up in Huntley that seemingly won't be in the 4 QBs. Makes way more sense to have him in the QB room and have one of the rookies on the PS.
Anthony Richardson must be pretty bad to lose his job to the guy that lost his job to Tommy Cutlets.
Quote from: Pakuni on August 19, 2025, 10:38:50 AMAnthony Richardson must be pretty bad to lose his job to the guy that lost his job to Tommy Cutlets.
Richardson will go down as one of the great draft blunders of all time. The Colts drafted him based on athleticism, not results, accuracy or QB skills. He also has a poor work ethic. He's better off as a receiver.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 10:54:41 AMRichardson will go down as one of the great draft blunders of all time. The Colts drafted him based on athleticism, not results, accuracy or QB skills. He also has a poor work ethic. He's better off as a receiver.
He's no Tim Tebow
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 19, 2025, 10:56:58 AMHe's no Tim Tebow
For all of Teblow's faults as a pro QB, at least he led his team to the playoffs.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 11:11:14 AMFor all of Teblow's faults as a pro QB, at least he led his team to the playoffs.
"Led"
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 11:11:14 AMFor all of Teblow's faults as a pro QB, at least he led his team to the playoffs.
Tebow should have been a FB
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 10:54:41 AMRichardson will go down as one of the great draft blunders of all time. The Colts drafted him based on athleticism, not results, accuracy or QB skills. He also has a poor work ethic. He's better off as a receiver.
Not really. Pass on Richardson for Will Levis? Or Hendon Hooker? Or Aiden O'Connell? The '23 draft was a horrible QB draft after Stroud.
The Colts had been kicking the can down the road since the Luck the retirement. They desperately needed a young QB, especially after the Matt Ryan disaster. They were in position with the #4 pick and gambled on Richardson due his measurables. Obviously hasn't worked, but I do get the thinking. And, again, it's not like they drafted Richardson and passed on a Mahomes, Josh Allen or Lamar.
Quote from: RJax55 on August 19, 2025, 12:26:28 PMNot really. Pass on Richardson for Will Levis? Or Hendon Hooker? Or Aiden O'Connell? The '23 draft was a horrible QB draft after Stroud.
The Colts had been kicking the can down the road since the Luck the retirement. They desperately needed a young QB, especially after the Matt Ryan disaster. They were in position with the #4 pick and gambled on Richardson due his measurables. Obviously hasn't worked, but I do get the thinking. And, again, it's not like they drafted Richardson and passed on a Mahomes, Josh Allen or Lamar.
you're comparing the #4 pick to second round and later picks? You have to nail the #4 pick and by blowing this one on a guy who during his only season as a starter completed 53% of his passes and was known to have a questionable work ethic, the Colts set themselves back years.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 11:11:14 AMFor all of Teblow's faults as a pro QB, at least he led his team to the playoffs.
Trent Dilfer led the Ravens to a Super Bowl
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 01:32:29 PMyou're comparing the #4 pick to second round and later picks? You have to nail the #4 pick and by blowing this one on a guy who during his only season as a starter completed 53% of his passes and was known to have a questionable work ethic, the Colts set themselves back years.
There was no other quarterback available really. And the best player available was likely Jalen Carter, and then??? I know we are only two years in, but that doesn't look like a great draft class.
They took a flyer and it didn't work. At least they are cutting bait and moving on.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 19, 2025, 01:42:32 PMThere was no other quarterback available really. And the best player available was likely Jalen Carter, and then??? I know we are only two years in, but that doesn't look like a great draft class.
They took a flyer and it didn't work. At least they are cutting bait and moving on.
Hope they learned their lesson on drafting someone from Dayton.
Quote from: Pakuni on August 19, 2025, 10:38:50 AMAnthony Richardson must be pretty bad to lose his job to the guy that lost his job to Tommy Cutlets.
That was honestly a pretty savvy signing by Ballard. I don't think Jones is ever gonna be a top 10 QB, but he was coming off a major knee injury on a team that just let their best player go and had their offense skill position relying on rookies and nobodies and with a coach who lost the locker room. He was terrible but so was everything there.
He needed a change of scenery and Indy could be it. I wouldn't be shocked to see him have a decent year.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 19, 2025, 01:42:32 PMThere was no other quarterback available really. And the best player available was likely Jalen Carter, and then??? I know we are only two years in, but that doesn't look like a great draft class.
They took a flyer and it didn't work. At least they are cutting bait and moving on.
Maybe draft a great player who isn't a QB and who can be a stalwart for you for a decade?
Quote from: MU82 on August 19, 2025, 03:47:01 PMMaybe draft a great player who isn't a QB and who can be a stalwart for you for a decade?
As I said, Jalen Carter looks to be the best player that was available at the time. But the rest don't really seem "stalwart-worthy." In retrospect it looks like a pretty weak draft.
Quote from: MU82 on August 19, 2025, 03:47:01 PMMaybe draft a great player who isn't a QB and who can be a stalwart for you for a decade?
What should have the Colts done at QB then? Go with a vet again? They had been trying that with meddling to poor results.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 19, 2025, 03:49:00 PMAs I said, Jalen Carter looks to be the best player that was available at the time. But the rest don't really seem "stalwart-worthy." In retrospect it looks like a pretty weak draft.
Operating in hindsight here, but Witherspoon, Robinson, Carter, Gibbs and Smith-Njigba all look like they'll be pretty nice players for years. IIRC, there was good interest in Richardson because of his athletic ability, so it might have been a great trade-down opportunity for the Colts.
Again, I acknowledge the 20/20 hindsight nature of this kind of discussion.
I will say that I wasn't very happy the Panthers traded so much to move up to draft Young. I'd have rather they had stayed put or traded down and done the best-player-available thing.
Quote from: RJax55 on August 19, 2025, 04:01:25 PMWhat should have the Colts done at QB then? Go with a vet again? They had been trying that with meddling to poor results.
That's what I'd have done, but I just missed the cut on the last round of NFL GM hires! 😎
If I'm drafting a QB that high, I need something less speculative. Plus, 2024 was looking like it would be a good QB draft.
Quote from: MU82 on August 19, 2025, 04:16:22 PMOperating in hindsight here, but Witherspoon, Robinson, Carter, Gibbs and Smith-Njigba all look like they'll be pretty nice players for years. IIRC, there was good interest in Richardson because of his athletic ability, so it might have been a great trade-down opportunity for the Colts.
Again, I acknowledge the 20/20 hindsight nature of this kind of discussion.
I will say that I wasn't very happy the Panthers traded so much to move up to draft Young. I'd have rather they had stayed put or traded down and done the best-player-available thing.
That's what I'd have done, but I just missed the cut on the last round of NFL GM hires! 😎
If I'm drafting a QB that high, I need something less speculative. Plus, 2024 was looking like it would be a good QB draft.
Josh Allen was drafted on measurables. Pat Mahomes was drafted on arm talent. Both were highly speculative picks with college careers that hardily predicted NFL greatness.
The Bills and Chiefs took a leap and it paid off. I can't fault the Colts for doing the same when they absolutely needed a young QB and were in a position to do so.
Quote from: RJax55 on August 19, 2025, 04:01:25 PMWhat should have the Colts done at QB then? Go with a vet again? They had been trying that with meddling to poor results.
They should only spend high draft picks on QBs that won't come to hate football after they're repeatedly beaten into the ground
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 19, 2025, 10:54:41 AMRichardson will go down as one of the great draft blunders of all time. The Colts drafted him based on athleticism, not results, accuracy or QB skills. He also has a poor work ethic. He's better off as a receiver.
Jamarcus Russell. Trey Lance. Mitch Trubiskey.
Lots of draft blunders at QB
Andre Ware. Ryan Leaf.
Quote from: jesmu84 on August 19, 2025, 06:21:05 PMJamarcus Russell. Trey Lance. Mitch Trubiskey.
Lots of draft blunders at QB
Money Mitch does not belong with the other two. He was overdrafted and subpar, sure, but light years ahead of those other two.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 19, 2025, 01:42:32 PMThere was no other quarterback available really. And the best player available was likely Jalen Carter, and then??? I know we are only two years in, but that doesn't look like a great draft class.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 19, 2025, 01:42:32 PMThere was no other quarterback available really. And the best player available was likely Jalen Carter, and then??? I know we are only two years in, but that doesn't look like a great draft class.
They took a flyer and it didn't work. At least they are cutting bait and moving on.
Four of the eight guys drafted after Richardson are already Pro Bowlers.
OOooooo.... a Pro-Bowler!!!!
Quote from: Pakuni on August 19, 2025, 07:04:40 PMMoney Mitch does not belong with the other two. He was overdrafted and subpar, sure, but light years ahead of those other two.
At one time, he was the best QB in the North.
Quote from: RJax55 on August 19, 2025, 04:29:40 PMJosh Allen was drafted on measurables. Pat Mahomes was drafted on arm talent. Both were highly speculative picks with college careers that hardily predicted NFL greatness.
The Bills and Chiefs took a leap and it paid off. I can't fault the Colts for doing the same when they absolutely needed a young QB and were in a position to do so.
Reasonable take.
KC had a fairly reliable veteran who was good enough that Mahomes didn't have to be rushed. Mahomes also was not a top-5 pick. Allen feels like a better comp.
So I get what you're saying, but I didn't love the Richardson pick then and I like it less with hindsight. Maybe he'll be a late bloomer and I'll have to eat crow.
35 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round the last ten seasons. Only four of these guys have made All-Pro teams: Wentz (lol), Mahomes, Jackson, Allen
A number of others are established starters with their current team. A lot of misses. A lot of TBD.
2015: Winston, Marriota
2016: Goff, Wentz, Lynch
2017: Trubisky, Mahomes, Watson
2018: Mayfield, Darnold, Allen, Rosen, Jackson
2019: Murray, Jones, Haskins
2020: Burrow, Tua, Herbert, Love
2021: Lawrence, Wilson, Lance, Fields, Jones
2022: Pickett
2023: Young, Stroud, Richardson
2024: Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy, Nix
Quote from: JWags85 on August 18, 2025, 07:50:22 AMIts preseason, so who really cares. But Williams looked great on his drive and I really liked what I saw from Johnson's offense. Couple of small things like some of the crossing route trees, motion before a few running plays, just a few wrinkles that looked VERY different than the past few years. Nice to have some sort of optimism going into the season with tempered expectations.
Kinda weird to show packages and play designs in the preseason, but ymmv
Quote from: Hards Alumni on August 20, 2025, 01:36:39 PMKinda weird to show packages and play designs in the preseason, but ymmv
Agreed, but maybe better than Eberflus who was waiting until the Bears made the Super Bowl to run any packages. The Bears would have hung 60 points on the Chiefs. ;)
Tyson Bagent is the first QB to sign an extension with the Bears since Jay Cutler.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 21, 2025, 10:39:22 AMTyson Bagent is the first QB to sign an extension with the Bears since Jay Cutler.
Can't believe they are willingly risking a quarterback controversy.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 21, 2025, 10:39:22 AMTyson Bagent is the first QB to sign an extension with the Bears since Jay Cutler.
I saw a clip of his press conference. He grew up poor, as did his parents, and he got choked up talking about all the people in his family he could help with his new-found wealth.
Quote from: MU82 on August 21, 2025, 11:26:12 AMI saw a clip of his press conference. He grew up poor, as did his parents, and he got choked up talking about all the people in his family he could help with his new-found wealth.
Ugh. I hate when poor people get money.
Getting pointlessly mad again about the Bears 4th place schedule having them play at Philly, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and Washington.
Multiple brawls in the Packers-Seahawks practice: Link (https://www.jsonline.com/live-story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/08/21/green-bay-packers-seattle-seahawks-joint-practice-live-updates/85746006007/)
Can't wait for the Seattle sportscaster coverage of this....
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 21, 2025, 01:30:12 PMMultiple brawls in the Packers-Seahawks practice: Link (https://www.jsonline.com/live-story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/08/21/green-bay-packers-seattle-seahawks-joint-practice-live-updates/85746006007/)
Can't wait for the Seattle sportscaster coverage of this....
Still some Fail Mary bad blood.
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 21, 2025, 01:30:12 PMMultiple brawls in the Packers-Seahawks practice: Link (https://www.jsonline.com/live-story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/08/21/green-bay-packers-seattle-seahawks-joint-practice-live-updates/85746006007/)
Can't wait for the Seattle sportscaster coverage of this....
You don't have to watch if it aggravates you that much. I get that you're furious that local sports reporting favors the local team, that only happens in Seattle, but just don't watch
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 21, 2025, 01:30:12 PMMultiple brawls in the Packers-Seahawks practice: Link (https://www.jsonline.com/live-story/sports/nfl/packers/2025/08/21/green-bay-packers-seattle-seahawks-joint-practice-live-updates/85746006007/)
Can't wait for the Seattle sportscaster coverage of this....
The Green Bay sportscasters probably will have the exact same take, eh?
Also ... who watches local news in 2025?
Quote from: MU82 on August 21, 2025, 02:35:19 PMThe Green Bay sportscasters probably will have the exact same take, eh?
Also ... who watches local news in 2025?
In the morning for the weather.
Where is the NFLPA in the Micah Parsons-Cowboys tiff? They should be challenging the league hard on this and pushing for Parsons to be an unrestricted FA. Negotiating with players without an agent is a clear violation of league policy. If this isn't the first time Jones has done it, then the NFLPA has failed its members considerably.
Quote from: MU82 on August 21, 2025, 11:26:12 AMI saw a clip of his press conference. He grew up poor, as did his parents, and he got choked up talking about all the people in his family he could help with his new-found wealth.
The NFL loves the dramatic stories around draft time, but his is truly remarkable. Dad didn't have indoor plumbing. Went to a small D2 close to home that hadn't produced an NFL player in 60 years. D2 in general isn't really an NFL developmental ground. He won the D2 Heisman, but that award winner hasn't been an NFL player since Danny Woodhead. But he's persisted despite Chicago being a QB wasteland and has actually turned into a really nice backup. Really easy guy to root for.
Quote from: MU82 on August 21, 2025, 02:35:19 PMThe Green Bay sportscasters probably will have the exact same take, eh?
Also ... who watches local news in 2025?
JB to crank it to the local weather girl
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 22, 2025, 11:25:50 AMJB to crank it to the local weather girl
Highs in the teens, baby!
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 22, 2025, 10:20:26 AMWhere is the NFLPA in the Micah Parsons-Cowboys tiff? They should be challenging the league hard on this and pushing for Parsons to be an unrestricted FA. Negotiating with players without an agent is a clear violation of league policy. If this isn't the first time Jones has done it, then the NFLPA has failed its members considerably.
Why do you care so much about two uber rich people's problems?
Ultimately who cares if Jerry is being cheap or Micah is asking for crazy money. I will never live in their privileged worlds and I don't care if they are stressed or feel wronged. These are beyond first world problems.
What's next, a rant about how much it costs to get plates for a Ferrari?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 02:33:56 PMWhy do you care so much about two uber rich people's problems?
Ultimately who cares if Jerry is being cheap or Micah is asking for crazy money. I will never live in their privileged worlds and I don't care if they are stressed or feel wronged. These are beyond first world problems.
What's next, a rant about how much it costs to get plates for a Ferrari?
Because the precedent it sets is utilized to milk every cent out of players who are on minimum contracts trying to make ends meet. The practices trickle down to policy and hurts the ability for players to negotiate
Quote from: Shaka Shart on August 22, 2025, 02:50:37 PMBecause the precedent it sets is utilized to milk every cent out of players who are on minimum contracts trying to make ends meet. The practices trickle down to policy and hurts the ability for players to negotiate
You literally can not "milk" a single cent out of a player on a minimum contract ($840,000).
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 02:33:56 PMWhy do you care so much about two uber rich people's problems?
Ultimately who cares if Jerry is being cheap or Micah is asking for crazy money. I will never live in their privileged worlds and I don't care if they are stressed or feel wronged. These are beyond first world problems.
What's next, a rant about how much it costs to get plates for a Ferrari?
Because I'm rich
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 22, 2025, 10:20:26 AMWhere is the NFLPA in the Micah Parsons-Cowboys tiff? They should be challenging the league hard on this and pushing for Parsons to be an unrestricted FA. Negotiating with players without an agent is a clear violation of league policy. If this isn't the first time Jones has done it, then the NFLPA has failed its members considerably.
If memory serves they're at the strip club
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 02:33:56 PMWhy do you care so much about two uber rich people's problems?
Ultimately who cares if Jerry is being cheap or Micah is asking for crazy money. I will never live in their privileged worlds and I don't care if they are stressed or feel wronged. These are beyond first world problems.
What's next, a rant about how much it costs to get plates for a Ferrari?
Micah has literally not gotten his generational wealth contract. Also, saying "2 uber rich folks" is disingenuous and puts them on the same playing field. Always side with labor.
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 22, 2025, 04:10:07 PMMicah has literally not gotten his generational wealth contract. Also, saying "2 uber rich folks" is disingenuous and puts them on the same playing field. Always side with labor.
Yup. Parsons wants a market-rate contract for his skill set and performance level. Jones wants to pay him as much under that level as possible while hoarding as much money as possible.
Quote from: MU82 on August 22, 2025, 04:30:04 PMYup. Parsons wants a market-rate contract for his skill set and performance level. Jones wants to pay him as much under that level as possible while hoarding as much money as possible.
Jones' assertion, that has not been refuted, is he offered him the richest non QB contract ever.
Jones made Dak the highest paid QB when he signed his contract.
I don't like Jerry but he doesn't have a history of being a cheap.
Jerry is stupid rich and Micah could be the highest paid non QB whenever he wants to. Those two have problems 99.999999% of the world wants.
I actually hope they both are stressed, like the rest of us are daily.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 06:44:55 PMJones' assertion, that has not been refuted, is he offered him the richest non QB contract ever.
Jones made Dak the highest paid QB when he signed his contract.
I don't like Jerry but he doesn't have a history of being a cheap.
Jerry is stupid rich and Micah could be the highest paid non QB whenever he wants to. Those two have problems 99.999999% of the world wants.
I actually hope they both are stressed, like the rest of us are daily.
Jerry is breaking NFL rules. He's wrong and Parsons should be an unrestricted free agent.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 22, 2025, 06:52:07 PMJerry is breaking NFL rules. He's wrong and Parsons should be an unrestricted free agent.
Sounds like Parsons needs a new agent. That's on him.
I hope Parsons walks and the Cowboys suck and Jerry looks like a fool. Hopefully someone on Micah's team reads this thread and learns some facts.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 06:44:55 PMJones' assertion, that has not been refuted, is he offered him the richest non QB contract ever.
Jones made Dak the highest paid QB when he signed his contract.
I don't like Jerry but he doesn't have a history of being a cheap.
Jerry is stupid rich and Micah could be the highest paid non QB whenever he wants to. Those two have problems 99.999999% of the world wants.
I actually hope they both are stressed, like the rest of us are daily.
Eventually we'll find out if Jerry was telling the truth.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 06:57:20 PMSounds like Parsons needs a new agent. That's on him.
I hope Parsons walks and the Cowboys suck and Jerry looks like a fool. Hopefully someone on Micah's team reads this thread and learns some facts.
No, that's on Jerry.
Quote from: MU82 on August 22, 2025, 07:06:26 PMEventually we'll find out if Jerry was telling the truth.
Waiting for facts isn't fun. >:(
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 06:57:20 PMSounds like Parsons needs a new agent. That's on him.
I hope Parsons walks and the Cowboys suck and Jerry looks like a fool. Hopefully someone on Micah's team reads this thread and learns some facts.
It is absolutely not on Parsons. Jones knows the rules. Why you are defending a terrible owner?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 02:55:57 PMYou literally can not "milk" a single cent out of a player on a minimum contract ($840,000).
You can if you tug hard enough, if you're into that
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 02:55:57 PMYou literally can not "milk" a single cent out of a player on a minimum contract ($840,000).
You can milk plenty of cents out of their next contract. Think a bit more critically on those statements
Quote from: The Sultan on August 22, 2025, 07:57:21 PMIt is absolutely not on Parsons. Jones knows the rules. Why you are defending a terrible owner?
Why do some people think they are smarter than Micah's representatives?
IMO, I think they are all intelligent grown people that are uber wealthy and arguing over millions of dollars. None of them deserve our sympathy.
If anything, non-Cowboy fans should be enjoying this. Getting worked up over it is a waste of energy.
I am interested in this as it sets the market for Hutchinson.
Quote from: tower912 on August 22, 2025, 08:40:11 PMI am interested in this as it sets the market for Hutchinson.
I'm interested because the NFLPA needs to be stronger than it has been and start fighting back against the owners
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 08:38:12 PMWhy do some people think they are smarter than Micah's representatives?
IMO, I think they are all intelligent grown people that are uber wealthy and arguing over millions of dollars. None of them deserve our sympathy.
If anything, non-Cowboy fans should be enjoying this. Getting worked up over it is a waste of energy.
I'm not sympathetic for either one of them. I hope it lasts all year long. I just don't understand your defense of Jones.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 22, 2025, 09:04:18 PMI'm interested because the NFLPA needs to be stronger than it has been and start fighting back against the owners
That could be valid, but that is decided in the CBA. Micah is only fighting for a slice of a defined pie. More for him is less for others.
Players getting more than 50% of revenue is a valid discussion. But the players keep agreeing to it.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 22, 2025, 09:16:08 PMI'm not sympathetic for either one of them. I hope it lasts all year long. I just don't understand your defense of Jones.
Not so much defending him as much as defending Micah and his people. They are not some poor group of idiots. I'm guessing they know all the rules as well MUScoop does.
Both sides are working on a $100M plus deal. These things take time. But nothing for NFL fans to get mad about.
If anyone is honestly in Micah's corner, then you should applaud Jerry, Micah's value keep going up.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 09:19:47 PMThat could be valid, but that is decided in the CBA. Micah is only fighting for a slice of a defined pie. More for him is less for others.
Players getting more than 50% of revenue is a valid discussion. But the players keep agreeing to it.
It has been decided in the CBA. Jerrah isn't following what is in the CBA.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 22, 2025, 09:30:46 PMNot so much defending him as much as defending Micah and his people. They are not some poor group of idiots. I'm guessing they know all the rules as well MUScoop does.
Both sides are working on a $100M plus deal. These things take time. But nothing for NFL fans to get mad about.
If anyone is honestly in Micah's corner, then you should applaud Jerry, Micah's value keep going up.
Who is mad? Certainly no one here.
But Cowboy fans should be because Jerry seemingly does these things for the clicks instead of running his franchise like a competent football team.
Quote from: The Sultan on August 23, 2025, 09:24:36 AMWho is mad? Certainly no one here.
But Cowboy fans should be because Jerry seemingly does these things for the clicks instead of running his franchise like a competent football team.
I agree that Cowboy fans and players should be mad. They are going to end up paying Micah more and leaving the Cowboys less to spend elsewhere. I'm happy about that.
I predict the big winner, just like with Dak, will be Micah and his agent.
QBs on the move and such:
Vikings sign Carson Wentz, say adios to Sam Howell by dumping him on Philly
Browns trade Kenny Pickett to the Raiders
Lions release Hendon Hooker
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 25, 2025, 07:39:27 PMQBs on the move and such:
Vikings sign Carson Wentz, say adios to Sam Howell by dumping him on Philly
Browns trade Kenny Pickett to the Raiders
Lions release Hendon Hooker
This changes everything.
Quote from: Jockey on August 25, 2025, 07:55:41 PMThis changes everything.
Surprised Hooker isn't in Vegas
Quote from: Jockey on August 25, 2025, 07:55:41 PMThis changes everything.
Hope vegas does the right thing and lets me cancel my super bowl bets.
Giants release Danny Cutlets. Seeing the vibes among Jameis, Dart, and Cutlets, and how good Dart has been so far, I think there's a very good chance that Russ has been the least valuable guy in that QB room. But that's the kind of ish that happens when you have an otherwise lame duck coach.
People say Cutlets is the veal thing!
Rocket has to be furious with the engagement announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 26, 2025, 12:23:06 PMRocket has to be furious with the engagement announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
if there was ever a time for them to actually release the epstein list this would be it.
I appreciate the commitment to the bit.
Sounds like Lloyd is probably going on the IR. Chances he hurts something while rehabbing prior to returning after week 4? I'd put it at almost a certainty.
Jon Kuhn stirring up some Packers/Micah Parsons speculation.
Quote from: cheebs09 on August 26, 2025, 10:11:16 PMJon Kuhn stirring up some Packers/Micah Parsons speculation.
This man should be run out of town unless this comes to fruition
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 26, 2025, 10:15:38 PMThis man should be run out of town unless this comes to fruition
This has #donedeal written all over it.
Quote from: cheebs09 on August 26, 2025, 10:32:42 PMThis has #donedeal written all over it.
I'm ready to be hurt again
I'm sure he'll end up going to the chiefs for a 7th round draft pick.
Quote from: GB Warrior on August 26, 2025, 11:00:47 PMI'm ready to be hurt again
I'm more excited to see the Packer fan sites tell everyone Parsons isn't better than what the Packers already have when they don't get him
Parsons is very good. I see the same articles about how he and Hutchinson would be an unstoppable force. Perhaps, but salary cap issues mean it won't happen for Detroit. Goff, St. Brown, Sewell, Joseph have all gotten paid. Hutchinson is next. Can't afford both.
All noise. He plays for Dallas going forward.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 27, 2025, 06:30:22 AMI'm more excited to see the Packer fan sites tell everyone Parsons isn't better than what the Packers already have when they don't get him
If such sites existed back in 1992: "It's OK that Reggie went to San Francisco. Lester Archambeau is just as good."
Quote from: The Sultan on August 27, 2025, 07:25:54 AMIf such sites existed back in 1992: "It's OK that Reggie went to San Francisco. Lester Archambeau is just as good."
The great white whale this year is "Lukas Van Ness SZN". Color me skeptical
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 27, 2025, 07:40:04 AMThe great white whale this year is "Lukas Van Ness SZN". Color me skeptical
Well Lester ended up being a completely serviceable player after he left Green Bay. So I get the optimism.
Vikings bring back Adam Thielen, send draft picks to Charlotte.
Good move for the Vikings. He's still a good WR and they needed help at the position.
The Panthers, already young, just got younger. Probably an OK move, but time will tell. I'd be happier about their WR room if they had drafted Golden.
Should GB blow up their salary cap and give up a Herschel Walker haul to get Parsons?
Quote from: tower912 on August 28, 2025, 02:01:36 PMShould GB blow up their salary cap and give up a Herschel Walker haul to get Parsons?
Sure. Giving up a Herschel Walker haul helped the 1989-91 Vikings reach new heights!
Quote from: tower912 on August 28, 2025, 02:01:36 PMShould GB blow up their salary cap and give up a Herschel Walker haul to get Parsons?
Salary cap is fine and Gutey would never give up a haul.
Quote from: Jockey on August 28, 2025, 03:32:41 PMSalary cap is fine and Gutey would never give up a haul.
That's what is so strange about this whole thing. It's not that hard to get out from under a bad contract in today's NFL. But I know. Jerry is running a marketing effort disguised as a football team.
Quote from: cheebs09 on August 26, 2025, 10:32:42 PMThis has #donedeal written all over it.
It appears I was wrong.
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LFG
Quote from: Jockey on August 28, 2025, 03:32:41 PMSalary cap is fine and Gutey would never give up a haul.
"At least 2 first round picks"
4yr, $180mil
Quote from: jesmu84 on August 28, 2025, 04:12:05 PM"At least 2 first round picks"
With the way he uses them, that's not much to give up.
Kenny Clark and 2 firsts is it? Sure!
Should make getting to 9-wins easier
You can recreate this version of Kenny in the aggregate. He was a cut candidate after this year.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 28, 2025, 04:17:50 PMKenny Clark and 2 firsts is it? Sure!
Dumping that contract too? My goodness.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 28, 2025, 04:17:50 PMKenny Clark and 2 firsts is it? Sure!
Love it. Clark has been an average guy for a couple years and getting rid of his contract helps a lot.
I thought the whole deal was a pipe dream until I heard Gutey yesterday. Even then, I can't understand why the Cowboys would trade him for 2 late 1st rounders.
Obviously a great trade for the Packers. Both first rounders should be late in the first.
2026 they'll have to most likely do a lot of roster juggling. They can absorb Clark's dead cap and however the Parsons money shakes out (my guess is it'll be heavier in 26-28). I'm sure they're not overly concerned about that right now. This does put a lot of pressure on Jordan Love in '25 & '26 (they'll have a decision to make after the '26 season).
Just an all time poor leverage play by Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Amazingly bad here if that's all they could get for Parsons.
Quote from: Jockey on August 28, 2025, 04:50:48 PMLove it. Clark has been an average guy for a couple years and getting rid of his contract helps a lot.
I thought the whole deal was a pipe dream until I heard Gutey yesterday. Even then, I can't understand why the Cowboys would trade him for 2 late 1st rounders.
Because Jerry Jones has become Al Davis.
Quote from: Dish on August 28, 2025, 04:52:27 PMObviously a great trade for the Packers. Both first rounders should be late in the first.
2026 they'll have to most likely do a lot of roster juggling. They can absorb Clark's dead cap and however the Parsons money shakes out (my guess is it'll be heavier in 26-28). I'm sure they're not overly concerned about that right now. This does put a lot of pressure on Jordan Love in '25 & '26 (they'll have a decision to make after the '26 season).
Just an all time poor leverage play by Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Amazingly bad here if that's all they could get for Parsons.
What did the Bears give up for Mack? That seems like the ask at the least.
Never mind. Not that big a difference in compensation but still not enough, probably
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 28, 2025, 04:55:34 PMWhat did the Bears give up for Mack? That seems like the ask at the least.
Never mind. Not that big a difference in compensation but still not enough, probably
Yeah it's pretty close. But I think the market has gone up. Jerry botched it.
Great deal for the Pack. He's been reliable and very productive. The North is going to be must see TV.
Quote from: Dish on August 28, 2025, 04:52:27 PMObviously a great trade for the Packers. Both first rounders should be late in the first.
2026 they'll have to most likely do a lot of roster juggling. They can absorb Clark's dead cap and however the Parsons money shakes out (my guess is it'll be heavier in 26-28). I'm sure they're not overly concerned about that right now. This does put a lot of pressure on Jordan Love in '25 & '26 (they'll have a decision to make after the '26 season).
Just an all time poor leverage play by Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Amazingly bad here if that's all they could get for Parsons.
Besides not having to pay Clark next year, they almost assuredly won't be paying Elgton Jenkins (approx. $15m) either.
Quote from: Jockey on August 28, 2025, 07:09:06 PMBesides not having to pay Clark next year, they almost assuredly won't be paying Elgton Jenkins (approx. $15m) either.
Clark will count $17M in dead cap for Green Bay next season.
Quote from: Dish on August 28, 2025, 08:22:56 PMClark will count $17M in dead cap for Green Bay next season.
Right. But that's completely manageable.
Packers could have a decent haul of compensatory picks year after next. The following are free agents with the replacements presumably or potentially already on the roster:
Rasheed Walker
Quay Walker
Doubs
Watson
Malik Willis
Sean Rhyan
Some of those guys won't get paid and or will get signed by GB. And packers will have to sign "someone". But players with decent potential to show out this year and get paid
The Athletic is calling Jones' handling of the entire Parsons situation a "train wreck."
Pretty damn difficult to disagree with that.
Quote from: MU82 on August 29, 2025, 11:37:24 AMThe Athletic is calling Jones' handling of the entire Parsons situation a "train wreck."
Pretty damn difficult to disagree with that.
Love it. Hell of a job Jerry!
Congrats Packer fans.
That sound you heard from Lake Forest was Joe Thuney's pectoral snapping, in anticipation of pass blocking Parsons twice.
unnatural carnal knowledge Jerry Jones with a rusty glockenspiel.
Quote from: MU82 on August 29, 2025, 11:37:24 AMThe Athletic is calling Jones' handling of the entire Parsons situation a "train wreck."
Pretty damn difficult to disagree with that.
Not sure it will add any wins to the Packers this year, not that it matters to you :)
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 29, 2025, 05:33:24 PMNot sure it will add any wins to the Packers this year, not that it matters to you :)
It'll be fascinating to see how they choke in the playoffs this year
Maybe I slept through it, but when did Kenny Clark become a run stopper? I think I e heard that phrase about a dozen times in the last 30 hours.
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 29, 2025, 05:33:24 PMNot sure it will add any wins to the Packers this year, not that it matters to you :)
It's ok if it does. If they can beat the 13 wins our Seahawks are gonna have, good on them!
Quote from: Jockey on August 29, 2025, 06:25:09 PMMaybe I slept through it, but when did Kenny Clark become a run stopper? I think I e heard that phrase about a dozen times in the last 30 hours.
He's always been great against the run. Basically ate two OL bodies against the run in the 3-4 for years.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on August 29, 2025, 06:10:42 PMIt'll be fascinating to see how they choke in the playoffs this year
This is where I am. They didn't change the head coach.
Quote from: BM1090 on August 29, 2025, 07:34:59 PMHe's always been great against the run. Basically ate two OL bodies against the run in the 3-4 for years.
Most of his career the Packers were terrible against the run. Seldom in the top 20.
Quote from: MU82 on August 29, 2025, 06:42:51 PMIt's ok if it does. If they can beat the 13 wins our Seahawks are gonna have, good on them!
13 wins - Ha, Vegas has them at 7.5 :)
You should come out of retirement and write for the Seattle Times...
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 30, 2025, 12:16:07 AM13 wins - Ha, Vegas has them at 7.5 :)
You should come out of retirement and write for the Seattle Times...
So, 15 wins then?
I saw an early line that had GB favored by 2.5 for their season opener.
In The Athletic's annual preseason poll of executives and coaches, 31 of them took part. In response to: "You're starting a franchise from scratch. Who are the top three QBs you'd take?" Lamar Jackson finished ... 5th.
He got only 7 votes, well behind Allen (22), Mahomes (19), Burrow (19) and Daniels (13).
FWIW, voters were asked to consider numerous factors, including age and contract size/status.
The latter led to several young but still unproven QBs making the list, including Maye, Stroud, Nix and Ward.
Receiving zero votes: the last two #1 picks (Young, Williams).
Chase and Garrett were the runaway choices for top (non-QB) offensive player and top defensive player. Abdul Carter was the decisive pick for best rookie.
Asked to name 3 teams that would exceed expectations, the top 5 choices (each with 6-7 votes) were NE, AZ, LV, TB, Sea.
With 16 votes, the Lions were by far the #1 choice to fall short of expectations; Washington was next at 9. No other team received more than 5.
Looking at the Packers schedule, the worst they should be hosting Philly on November 10 is 6-2. If they win their first two at home, then 7-1.
brokeback parsons
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 02, 2025, 12:11:37 PMbrokeback parsons
I thought he was using the injury as a negotiation tool. Guess not; but safe to assume the Packers have certainty that it is a minor issue and he will 100% recover.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6584516/2025/09/02/nfl-first-round-quarterback-busts/?source=athletic_pulsenewsletter
This was one of the better Athletic articles that I've read. I know Scoop has debated the value of throwing out a young QB to get game experience vs. letting them develop on the bench for a few years. Here are some perspectives from some pretty famous QBs.
I remain firm in my belief that drafting your next franchise QB a few years before you need him, is the way to go.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 02, 2025, 12:35:55 PMI thought he was using the injury as a negotiation tool. Guess not; but safe to assume the Packers have certainty that it is a minor issue and he will 100% recover.
Packers have a notoriously conservative medical staff (inject all players with horse paste)
Think about who had incentive to talk to Schefter about the injury and very specific treatment. This is a giant CYA for why Parsons will be playing on Sunday.
Quote from: MU82 on September 01, 2025, 10:36:04 AMI
With 16 votes, the Lions were by far the #1 choice to fall short of expectations; Washington was next at 9. No other team received more than 5.
as a Lions fan, considering the brutal schedule, I'm thinking 12-5 is the ceiling for their record, but playoffs regardless.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 02, 2025, 12:11:37 PMbrokeback parsons
Micah Parsons project. Games people play.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 02, 2025, 12:42:07 PMhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6584516/2025/09/02/nfl-first-round-quarterback-busts/?source=athletic_pulsenewsletter
This was one of the better Athletic articles that I've read. I know Scoop has debated the value of throwing out a young QB to get game experience vs. letting them develop on the bench for a few years. Here are some perspectives from some pretty famous QBs.
I remain firm in my belief that drafting your next franchise QB a few years before you need him, is the way to go.
That was a real good article. It confirmed my main belief on this subject: Teams needs to have realistic expectations for their rookie QB. I also know how difficult that must be for lots of coaches.
Ideally, every rookie QB would get the Mahomes treatment. But then a true unicorn like Daniels shows up and that gets owners/GMs/coaches dreaming: "What if I have THAT GUY who can lead us to the promised land as a rookie?" That's dangerous, because it's so unlikely.
Quote from: MU82 on September 02, 2025, 05:52:19 PMThat was a real good article. It confirmed my main belief on this subject: Teams needs to have realistic expectations for their rookie QB. I also know how difficult that must be for lots of coaches.
Ideally, every rookie QB would get the Mahomes treatment. But then a true unicorn like Daniels shows up and that gets owners/GMs/coaches dreaming: "What if I have THAT GUY who can lead us to the promised land as a rookie?" That's dangerous, because it's so unlikely.
For every Daniels there's numerous DEI QBs who live more for the 'gram than they do for the film room 😡
Jalen Carter? WTF?
Wow. Hey, remember when he dropped in the draft due to character concerns?
Boycotting the NFL game because of the DEI quarterbacks
Almost like he didn't plan on playing. Check betting patterns?
Quote from: tower912 on September 04, 2025, 07:34:48 PMWow. Hey, remember when he dropped in the draft due to character concerns?
This.
Quote from: Jockey on September 04, 2025, 07:45:11 PMAlmost like he didn't plan on playing. Check betting patterns?
Sure does look suspicious. Maybe restaurant reservations?
I for one am really impressed by the Cowboys run defense
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 04, 2025, 07:29:45 PMWhat are you a speedometer?
Let's stop with the hyperbole; it's not like he killed someone
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 04, 2025, 07:43:13 PMBoycotting the NFL game because of the DEI quarterbacks
First DEI quarterbacks, now they can't even play in lightening.
Quote from: forgetful on September 04, 2025, 09:29:44 PMFirst DEI quarterbacks, now they can't even play in lightening.
These me-generation "players" would rather bask in the flash of a Snapchat selfie showing gang signs than grinding under the flash of our almighty God's power in the skies.
It makes me sick to my stomach
Quote from: forgetful on September 04, 2025, 09:29:44 PMFirst DEI quarterbacks, now they can't even play in lightening.
What a disgrace. It's bad enough they call it "defense" and not war and now they don't play when there's weather in the area. The troops don't stop in bad weather. No wonder the woke NFL is doomed
Pretty sure I even saw a quarterback kneeling at the end of the game. Thought we finally got rid of kneeling in football.
Quote from: forgetful on September 04, 2025, 09:29:44 PMFirst DEI quarterbacks, now they can't even play in lightening.
What about lightning?
Don't worry guys, Eagles fans and media are now saying it was totally justified cause Dak spit at him first. Yes Dak spit on the ground 10 feet in front of him and not directly onto anybody, but he clearly fired the first shot of salivary violence. Carter is a good guy, he was just defending himself from such an aggressive and malicious onslaught with his own spittle.
Remember when the bears were roasted because they didn't want to draft Carter due to character concerns?
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 05, 2025, 10:06:19 AMRemember when the bears were roasted because they didn't want to draft Carter due to character concerns?
Since entering the league, he's been fine prior to last night. Yeah, it was an absolutely dumb thing to do, but he's still way better than Darnell Wright.
The Bears should have drafted Carter.
ConcreteDigits Lamb cost the Cowboys the game, but at least he accepted responsibility.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 05, 2025, 09:08:01 AMWhat about lightning?
To the Rescue!
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Caleb Williams eviscerated here:
https://www.golongtd.com/p/house-of-dysfunction-part-i-the-curious
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 05, 2025, 05:22:57 PMCaleb Williams eviscerated here:
https://www.golongtd.com/p/house-of-dysfunction-part-i-the-curious
Anthony Richardson gushed about here. *shrugs*
https://www.golongtd.com/p/quarterbacks-of-the-future
The woke NFL playing the Brazilian national anthem?!?!? This is why the league is doomed
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 05, 2025, 07:06:33 PMThe woke NFL playing the Brazilian national anthem?!?!? This is why the league is doomed
Roger is there to enact regime change
Watching sports on stand alone apps sucks.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 05, 2025, 07:12:18 PMRoger is there to enact regime change
Rooting against the Chiefs because Kelce is vaxxed but also cheering for them because Butker knows how to treat women
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 05, 2025, 07:43:57 PMRooting against the Chiefs because Kelce is vaxxed but also cheering for them because Butker knows how to treat women
Kelce is marrying a snowflake female that actually works. wtf.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 05, 2025, 09:07:30 PMKelce is marrying a snowflake female that actually works. wtf.
Butker, "wide right, ironically", Rich Eisen
Quote from: JWags85 on September 05, 2025, 09:58:39 AMDon't worry guys, Eagles fans and media are now saying it was totally justified cause Dak spit at him first. Yes Dak spit on the ground 10 feet in front of him and not directly onto anybody, but he clearly fired the first shot of salivary violence. Carter is a good guy, he was just defending himself from such an aggressive and malicious onslaught with his own spittle.
I generally agree with what you are saying, but would argue that Dak was also not in the right, and maybe should see a suspension.
He did spit 10 feet in front of him, but some of the videos I saw show that he locked eyes with Carter, spit in his direction and then smiled/laughed to antagonize him and let him know the gesture was related to him.
Carter's reaction was way over the top and wrong, and he should be suspended, but Dak was no choir boy in the incident either. Both were in the wrong.
I can see Dak getting fined, but not suspended.
No one is getting suspended
Quote from: The Sultan on September 06, 2025, 10:43:01 AMI can see Dak getting fined, but not suspended.
You are right. My call for suspensions was over the top. Neither should get suspensions.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 06, 2025, 10:43:01 AMI can see Dak getting fined, but not suspended.
This could go either way. I hope they find a way to settle this by spitting the difference.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on September 06, 2025, 02:55:35 PMThis could go either way. I hope they find a way to settle this by spitting the difference.
Phlegmatic of you.
Quote from: forgetful on September 06, 2025, 10:38:00 AMI generally agree with what you are saying, but would argue that Dak was also not in the right, and maybe should see a suspension.
He did spit 10 feet in front of him, but some of the videos I saw show that he locked eyes with Carter, spit in his direction and then smiled/laughed to antagonize him and let him know the gesture was related to him.
Carter's reaction was way over the top and wrong, and he should be suspended, but Dak was no choir boy in the incident either. Both were in the wrong.
I mean Dak wasn't a innocent angel, but it wasn't a proportionate response at all. And that is what is important to me. Spitting at someone from yards away is not even remotely in the same realm as spitting ON someone.
Up to Carter's escalation, its the kind of stuff that happens all the time but most players can handle it and move on. Its like if an NBA player got into a chirp session and made a hand wank gesture and the person he did it too came and smacked him in the head.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 06, 2025, 08:54:25 PMI mean Dak wasn't a innocent angel, but it wasn't a proportionate response at all. And that is what is important to me. Spitting at someone from yards away is not even remotely in the same realm as spitting ON someone.
Up to Carter's escalation, its the kind of stuff that happens all the time but most players can handle it and move on. Its like if an NBA player got into a chirp session and made a hand wank gesture and the person he did it too came and smacked him in the head.
Or actually wanking.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 06, 2025, 08:57:12 PMOr actually wanking.
Is that actually what happened with Reese McGuire?
It's like calling someone a motherf*cker and Delonte West
You would've thought they'd cut the price of NFL RedZone now that they're introducing commercials this year. I'm SHOCKED it's the same price (not really).
Must win game for the Packers today.
Nah. I read that the Lions season is already over because (checking notes)
Ben Johnson was the actual mastermind.
Aaron Glenn was the actual mastermind.
Detroit didn't sign Za'Darius Smith.
Ragnow retired.
Devin Hester thinks the Lions finish last in the NFC North, and gosh darn it, I believe him.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 06, 2025, 11:46:58 AMNo one is getting suspended
If anyone gets suspended for spitting, I may have to start siding with the weirdos who say the NFL has gotten soft.
That's a hell of a pass from a running back vs old Aaron
It's not inconceivable that Miami is the worst team in the AFC.
Big if, but if Rodgers can keep his ego under wraps there's probably not a better combination for him at this point in his career than Tomlin and Arthur Smith.
I'm impressed by Fields' pocket presence and discipline today.
Giants had like 40 dudes in their QB room but Russ was still the best option?
Special teams penalty to negate a nice return. Packers football is back!!
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 07, 2025, 03:27:47 PMSpecial teams penalty to negate a nice return. Packers football is back!!
Packers draw a penalty to get a big punt return on the redo!
Lafleur auditioning for the role of Bears OC with that 3 yard TE around to Kraft.
Oh look a dumb challenge by MLF
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 07, 2025, 03:59:18 PMOh look a dumb challenge by MLF
Packers football is officially back!
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 07, 2025, 03:59:59 PMPackers football is officially back!
m
I'm blaming assistant head coach Rich Bisaccia
Stop the nonsense calls NFL.
Packers player is head butted, so naturally taunting on the Packers.
Going to be insanely inconsistently officiated emphasis.
What exactly qualifies a taunting?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 07, 2025, 04:30:38 PMWhat exactly qualifies a taunting?
I'd taunt the Packers pass rush, tbh
Very obvious the Packers game plan involves picking on Terrion Arnold. Probably taunting.
Lions interior o-line won't want to watch this film
Quote from: tower912 on September 07, 2025, 09:01:33 AMNah. I read that the Lions season is already over because (checking notes)
Ben Johnson was the actual mastermind.
Aaron Glenn was the actual mastermind.
Detroit didn't sign Za'Darius Smith.
Ragnow retired.
Devin Hester thinks the Lions finish last in the NFC North, and gosh darn it, I believe him.
Looks like all of them were right.
I hope we are done with the "both siding" of this trade. This defense is clearly better.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 07, 2025, 05:54:06 PMI hope we are done with the "both siding" of this trade. This defense is clearly better.
the one sack is pretty much already more value than Carolina's gotten out of all the draft picks they used to get Bryce Young.
I had 27-13 for the tiebreaker in the pool.
Only problem is I didn't tie for 1st so it don't matter.
Quote from: PointWarrior on September 07, 2025, 05:53:38 PMLooks like all of them were right.
I probably should have watched.
Wonder if Lamar Jackson will face any punishment for pushing a fan? Was it a kid?
This game just got nuts.
It felt like the Ravens were up 30 like 15 minutes ago.
I think Buffalo has missed all of their 2 pt conversions.
Baltimore should have gone for it.
Quote from: Dish on September 07, 2025, 10:22:59 PMIt felt like the Ravens were up 30 like 15 minutes ago.
It really did seem like they were dominating.
Quote from: Dish on September 07, 2025, 10:30:05 PMBaltimore should have gone for it.
I guess you were right!
Wow.
This reminds me of some of the great Mahomes vs. Allen games of yore.
So Buffalo just went 71 yards, with no timeouts, in less than a minute?
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 07, 2025, 10:36:55 PMSo Buffalo just went 71 yards, with no timeouts, in less than a minute?
Yeah, we've seen that before.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33138797/twenty-five-points-2-minutes-kansas-city-chiefs-thrilling-victory-buffalo-bills
Crazy still though.
Yikes. Went to bed after Henry's last touchdown.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 08, 2025, 04:52:53 AMYikes. Went to bed after Henry's last touchdown.
DEI QB cost Baltimore
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 08, 2025, 06:10:38 AMDEI QB cost Baltimore
RETVRN!!
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Quote from: The Sultan on September 08, 2025, 06:16:54 AMRETVRN!!
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I haven't seen any scientific proof that cigarettes are harmful.
For Tower:
Where do you lay the responsibility for the Lions pathetic offense? Losing Ben Johnson? GB's defense?
I look at coaching as the main culprit. Especially the game plan. There was never even an attempt to throw the ball downfield. Those 5 yard passes aren't gonna scare any defense.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 08, 2025, 06:50:15 AMI haven't seen any scientific proof that cigarettes are harmful.
It's like smokeable ivermectin.
Quote from: Jockey on September 08, 2025, 09:00:22 AMFor Tower:
Where do you lay the responsibility for the Lions pathetic offense? Losing Ben Johnson? GB's defense?
I look at coaching as the main culprit. Especially the game plan. There was never even an attempt to throw the ball downfield. Those 5 yard passes aren't gonna scare any defense.
Not Tower, but I like the Lions, and I thought the game plan was a direct reaction to some uncertainty on the line.
The way the game played out, it was justified. Once they had to try and stretch, that's when the Packers pass rush crashed the party. The larger problem was red zone failures. Two field goals and a pick. That's the game, especially when you hold GB to 27.
Packers defense played bend but don't break until the Lions had to pass. Credit to them for keeping Detroit in front of them
I would say that's the most swarming defense I've seen from the Packers in awhile. I feel like the quick, short passes that move the chains have killed the Packers in the past, usually involving missed tackles.
I can see why the Lions went with the strategy they did, but I thought the Packers defense played better than in the past. Especially in not allowing YAC.
From The Athletic:
Not only did the Packers start the season 1-0, but their statement victory signified the gap between Green Bay and Detroit, perhaps even Green Bay and the rest of the NFL's elite, has closed.
Gap ... there it is!
https://www.golongtd.com/p/house-of-dysfunction-part-iii-whos
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 08, 2025, 11:04:05 AMhttps://www.golongtd.com/p/house-of-dysfunction-part-iii-whos
Wasn't Dunne the one who wrote the story after McCarthy got fired that mentioned him skipping meetings to get massages?
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 08, 2025, 11:16:15 AMWasn't Dunne the one who wrote the story after McCarthy got fired that mentioned him skipping meetings to get massages?
Yes
Quote from: MU82 on September 08, 2025, 10:23:17 AMFrom The Athletic:
Not only did the Packers start the season 1-0, but their statement victory signified the gap between Green Bay and Detroit, perhaps even Green Bay and the rest of the NFL's elite, has closed.
Gap ... there it is!
Proof that Scoop is the go to place for sports analysis.
As much as it pains me to admit it with every fiber of my soul, Rodgers looked like he turned back the clock 5 years. Couple of those off the back foot/change of platform throws he made were foolish at any age, much less 41.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 08, 2025, 11:04:05 AMhttps://www.golongtd.com/p/house-of-dysfunction-part-iii-whos
Kevin Warren is entertaining.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 08, 2025, 11:21:32 AMAs much as it pains me to admit it with every fiber of my soul, Rodgers looked like he turned back the clock 5 years. Couple of those off the back foot/change of platform throws he made were foolish at any age, much less 41.
He was impressive, but it's early. He also didn't look nearly as mobile as he once was (as one would expect) ... which led to him taking several savage hits. Every NFL player is one hit away from his season ending, but some are more vulnerable than others.
Quote from: MU82 on September 08, 2025, 11:39:09 AMHe was impressive, but it's early. He also didn't look nearly as mobile as he once was (as one would expect) ... which led to him taking several savage hits. Every NFL player is one hit away from his season ending, but some are more vulnerable than others.
Usually, the Steelers don't look very good in September and peak late
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 08, 2025, 11:43:03 AMUsually, the Steelers don't look very good in September and peak late
Usually, though not last season - when they lost their last 4 games, limped into the postseason, and then got crushed by Baltimore.
But I'm not sure that matters any more than their better finishes in previous seasons. FWIW, they haven't won a playoff game since 2016.
Quote from: Jockey on September 08, 2025, 09:00:22 AMFor Tower:
Where do you lay the responsibility for the Lions pathetic offense? Losing Ben Johnson? GB's defense?
I look at coaching as the main culprit. Especially the game plan. There was never even an attempt to throw the ball downfield. Those 5 yard passes aren't gonna scare any defense.
Did not watch the game.
Quote from: Jockey on September 08, 2025, 09:00:22 AMFor Tower:
Where do you lay the responsibility for the Lions pathetic offense? Losing Ben Johnson? GB's defense?
I look at coaching as the main culprit. Especially the game plan. There was never even an attempt to throw the ball downfield. Those 5 yard passes aren't gonna scare any defense.
Not Tower, but as a Lions fan, I'd say it was GB's pass rush taking advantage of the two new starting guards in 2nd year player Christian Mahogany and rookie Tate Rudledge. Goff didn't have time to look downfield very often; he didn't even make a throw to a WR until at least the third drive (ASB).
I don't know if Jaxson Dart is the answer, but I do know it ain't Russ anymore.
Quote from: Jockey on September 08, 2025, 12:45:39 PMGivin' up already? :)
Been to two D2 games to watch my kid in the band. Haven't watched any college or pro games on TV yet. Not feeling it.
Looks like Soldier Field is ready for the season
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 08, 2025, 05:26:44 PMLooks like Soldier Field is ready for the season
The Bears best defender is the turf. Nothing new.
Wow. An opening TD for the Bears? I can't remember the last time that happened.
LOT of game, much less season left but Williams looks markedly different in the pocket IMO. Stepping up properly, moving around well, and that 3rd down throw was absolutely absurd.
Defense looks strong to start. Loved seeing Manning say they even confused him with the zone on 3rd down he thought was man just like McCarthy clearly did.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 08, 2025, 07:44:02 PMLOT of game, much less season left but Williams looks markedly different in the pocket IMO. Stepping up properly, moving around well, and that 3rd down throw was absolutely absurd.
Defense looks strong to start. Loved seeing Manning say they even confused him with the zone on 3rd down he thought was man just like McCarthy clearly did.
They still need to throw the ball down the field. Nothing more infuriating than a backwards pass on 3rd and 3.
Well that toss wasn't great.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 08, 2025, 07:30:03 PMWow. An opening TD for the Bears? I can't remember the last time that happened.
Actually, that was the first time in franchise history.
Things are starting to turn for the worse. The o-line is still problematic.
No run game. Caleb holding onto the ball.
I've seen this movie before
I'm thinking there's a reason Harbaugh didn't let JJ throw the ball en route to a national title.
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 08:16:05 PMNo run game. Caleb holding onto the ball.
I've seen this movie before
Yes
And
Yes
The D has been solid without 2 starting corners.
The Bears should have blocked that punt.
Good grief. Get to the line of scrimmage. WTF?
It's kinda cute to see Bears' fans get excited.
This team cannot run. At all.
Sweet Jesus.
Vikings down 4 after that half?
Advantage Vikings
O/u on amount of games before Jefferson demands a trade?
Absolutely purrid series from the Bears.
Hmm.
Real bad throws there
Have a feeling the all 22 is gonna look real interesting
Quote from: wadesworld on September 08, 2025, 08:18:41 PMI'm thinking there's a reason Harbaugh didn't let JJ throw the ball en route to a national title.
Yes.
KOC and BJ happy with their decisions?
Da Bears. 🐻 🐻 🐻 🐻.
Don't worry, The NFL's best coaching staff per ESPN will get this thing turned around.
Why is that not a fumble?
Uh-Oh.
Double uh-oh.
I've seen this movie before...
Quote from: Dish on September 08, 2025, 09:46:05 PMI've seen this movie before...
Ditto. Not exactly a good series there.
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 09:46:46 PMAnyone?
Never got a look from the other side, but guessing his left hand made contact with him before his right hand punched the ball.
This one of the classic bears games where the defense is dominant for 3 quarters and the offense can't do anything resulting in a come from ahead loss?
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 09:46:46 PMAnyone?
They said his knee was down before he punched it out.
Garbage call.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 08, 2025, 09:53:04 PMThey said his knee was down before he punched it out.
That doesn't make any sense. You have to be touched down in the NFL
Wheeeeee
Same
Old
Story
Yikes.
This is getting ugly.
Refs with some extraordinarily questionable calls in key moments tonight
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 10:02:32 PMRefs with some extraordinarily questionable calls in key moments tonight
Well, the pass interference was a joke.
It's a good thing Ben Johnson challenged that non-fumble earlier.
Realistically, other than the 1st drive, the Bears look exactly the same. Which is....ummm.....bad.
Got done w pb league a minute b4 the Jefferson TD. This game has been great! SKOL!
Going to be very difficult for the Bears to score here, unless they can get their defense back onto the field.
Moore wide open there.
I was wrong about Caleb.
Oh....boy.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 08, 2025, 10:13:47 PMI was wrong about Caleb.
Did you also believe he was a "generational talent"?
Vikings had 5 first downs in the first 3 quarters
Can Santos kick it out of the end zone?
Ben is going to find offense is harder when you don't have an OL or any decent RBs
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 10:18:58 PMDid you also believe he was a "generational talent"?
Generational? No. Good NFL QB? I thought he'd be that.
Unironically the Bears are better off tonight if Anders were the kicker
Only thing that matters there is the clock.
Kick it out of bounds
I guess not.
Quote from: Dish on September 08, 2025, 10:08:30 PMIt's a good thing Ben Johnson challenged that non-fumble earlier.
Seems relevant.
Glancing at the Bears schedule we could be looking at 5 wins or less.
Quote from: Dish on September 08, 2025, 10:25:44 PMSeems relevant.
That challenge/timeout didn't lose them this game
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 10:24:27 PMOnly thing that matters there is the clock.
Kick it out of bounds
Or kick it short of the landing zone
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 10:27:13 PMThat challenge/timeout didn't lose them this game
It clear as day was not a fumble. In no way should he have even considered challenging that play.
Quote from: Dish on September 08, 2025, 10:29:35 PMIt clear as day was not a fumble. In no way should he have even considered challenging that play.
My statement stands.
The bears lost this game with or without that TO.
Heck, the Darnell Wright phantom holding call was way more impactful.
If it makes Bears fans feel better, Caleb looks like an all pro running back
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 08, 2025, 10:33:57 PMIf it makes Bears fans feel better, Caleb looks like an all pro running back
Nah. You're confusing him with Justin Fields
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 08, 2025, 10:26:04 PMGlancing at the Bears schedule we could be looking at 5 wins or less.
So you're saying that the Bears will keep Bears-ing.
Jokes and dumb bust talk aside, Williams is improved from last season, without a doubt. How much and how consistent he will be remains to be seen. He missed some throws but he also absolutely made some throws he didn't make last year. He looks much better in the pocket and only took 1 actual sack (the other was the step out of bounds throwing on the run), given the pressure Flores brought, last year he would have taken 5-6.
Choking a game you have very much in hand at home sucks, but much more to build on than last year. Need Roschon and a semi-healthy secondary back in a hurry
Lot of rough nights (Jonah Jackson was money poorly spent months ago and he showed it tonight).
Ben Johnson, I don't know if the stage was too big for him or what, but he was mindless at important moments. How does he not have Santos blatantly kickoff out of bounds at 2:02 in the fourth?
I don't believe Caleb is fixable. The issues that I had with him in his last year at USC keep showing themselves. He's not the guy, and the sooner they realize he's a sunk cost, the better. I'd love for him to prove me wrong, but the eye test just doesn't see it.
Quote from: Dish on September 08, 2025, 10:46:01 PMLot of rough nights (Jonah Jackson was money poorly spent months ago and he showed it tonight).
Ben Johnson, I don't know if the stage was too big for him or what, but he was mindless at important moments. How does he not have Santos blatantly kickoff out of bounds at 2:02 in the fourth?
I don't believe Caleb is fixable. The issues that I had with him in his last year at USC keep showing themselves. He's not the guy, and the sooner they realize he's a sunk cost, the better. I'd love for him to prove me wrong, but the eye test just doesn't see it.
I thought today was progress for Williams against a very good defense. It wasn't a quantum leap but his pocket presence was much improved, and I thought he balanced the quick game with his own desire to extend. You'd hope Johnson feels more comfortable pushing the ball downfield, though. Teams are going to start squating on it until they prove they can throw it (and complete it) deep.
It's week 1. Nothing is real with any degree of certainty.
I agree on Caleb. He can make a few great throws per game, but is sorely lacking in the top 2 qualities for a QB - accuracy and reading defenses.
Some of that guy's passes were waaayy off. A lot of them. Thought the accuracy was scary bad
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 08, 2025, 10:24:27 PMOnly thing that matters there is the clock.
Kick it out of bounds
If you weren't going to kick it out of bounds, they should have went for an onside kick. The alternative (which they took) was at absolute best maybe getting the ball back with 20 seconds.
Really bad coaching at the end. Not to mention a boneheaded challenge that cost one of their TOs.
Quote from: Dish on September 08, 2025, 10:46:01 PMBen Johnson, I don't know if the stage was too big for him or what, but he was mindless at important moments. How does he not have Santos blatantly kickoff out of bounds at 2:02 in the fourth?
I could be mistaken but if they kick OOB, doesn't Minnesota have the option of a rekick?
Speaking of Santos, missing a hugely impactful 50 yard FG on a weekend where guys were pumping in bombs all over the league, and then not having the leg to clear the end zone is yet another issue
Quote from: JWags85 on September 08, 2025, 11:41:16 PMI could be mistaken but if they kick OOB, doesn't Minnesota have the option of a rekick?
Speaking of Santos, missing a hugely impactful 50 yard FG on a weekend where guys were pumping in bombs all over the league, and then not having the leg to clear the end zone is yet another issue
I could be mistaken, but I believe the two options are to either take the ball at the 40, or wherever the ball landed out of bounds.
Outside of their opening offensive drive, the team looked undisciplined and unprepared. My biggest takeaway from this game was how bad Ben Johnson was.
Quote from: forgetful on September 08, 2025, 11:35:22 PMIf you weren't going to kick it out of bounds, they should have went for an onside kick. The alternative (which they took) was at absolute best maybe getting the ball back with 20 seconds.
Really bad coaching at the end. Not to mention a boneheaded challenge that cost one of their TOs.
Yup. Once he blew that time-out with his dopey challenge, leaving him with only one, simple math dictated that he HAD to do an onside kick there. The odds would have been stacked against them anyway, but those decisions left them with no chance.
It was his first game, too. He'll learn.
Good loss for the bears?
Quote from: JWags85 on September 08, 2025, 10:42:55 PMJokes and dumb bust talk aside, Williams is improved from last season, without a doubt. How much and how consistent he will be remains to be seen. He missed some throws but he also absolutely made some throws he didn't make last year. He looks much better in the pocket and only took 1 actual sack (the other was the step out of bounds throwing on the run), given the pressure Flores brought, last year he would have taken 5-6.
Choking a game you have very much in hand at home sucks, but much more to build on than last year. Need Roschon and a semi-healthy secondary back in a hurry
He clearly looked more poised in the pocket. But holy hell his accuracy is a problem. There were a couple times where a simple throw from a clean pocket was an available...and he just couldn't make it.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 09, 2025, 04:32:45 AMGood loss for the bears?
It was. Caleb looked great checking down. O-line looked much improved and the defense was Bears nasty. Head Coach handled the game brilliantly. Just needed Bear weather and the outcome is completely different
Does anyone really understand the new kickoff rule?
Quote from: MU1in77 on September 09, 2025, 08:19:39 AMDoes anyone really understand the new kickoff rule?
Yeah. It's not hard to figure out. Great improvement by the way.
I didn't see the game, but by all accounts above......."The Chicago Bears are on the clock". (3 out of 4 years ain't too shabby)
Quote from: MU1in77 on September 09, 2025, 08:19:39 AMDoes anyone really understand the new kickoff rule?
Yes.
Quote from: MU1in77 on September 09, 2025, 08:19:39 AMDoes anyone really understand the new kickoff rule?
Yes I played Madden once. I'd also learn if I were paid millions to do so
Same old Caleb. Defense collapses against a 1st time QB. Worst leadership - McCaskey, Warren, Poles - in the NFL.
I'd be worried if I were a Bears fan.
Quote from: Jockey on September 09, 2025, 10:15:49 AMSame old Caleb. Defense collapses against a 1st time QB. Worst leadership - McCaskey, Warren, Poles - in the NFL.
I'd be worried if I were a Bears fan.
We just need Bears weather
Quote from: Jockey on September 09, 2025, 10:15:49 AMSame old Caleb. Defense collapses against a 1st time QB. Worst leadership - McCaskey, Warren, Poles - in the NFL.
I'd be worried if I were a Bears fan.
Bears fans gave up worrying years ago. They know what to expect. My Bears' fan BIL could explain this in depth better than I can here.
Can we talk about how much funnier the gaudy Virginia patches were while they were collapsing?
Did anyone catch the bafflingly unnecessary "Open Letter to Fans" from Kevin Warren that Bears SM pushed out about 3 hours before kickoff yesterday?
Drawing attention away from your sh!tty team or drawing attention to yourself? Why not both!
https://www.chicagobears.com/news/open-letter-regarding-arlington-heights-stadium-from-president-ceo-kevin-warren (https://www.chicagobears.com/news/open-letter-regarding-arlington-heights-stadium-from-president-ceo-kevin-warren)
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 09, 2025, 02:02:57 PMCan we talk about how much funnier the gaudy Virginia patches were while they were collapsing?
Sure! I'm not a fan, so why not? Go for it!
The bigger problem is, why does Caleb Williams hate America and will the NFL address his disgraceful behavior disrespecting the country, flag, song and troops? He better be more respectful when we invade Chicago or pay the price
Quote from: barfolomew on September 09, 2025, 02:54:58 PMDid anyone catch the bafflingly unnecessary "Open Letter to Fans" from Kevin Warren that Bears SM pushed out about 3 hours before kickoff yesterday?
Drawing attention away from your sh!tty team or drawing attention to yourself? Why not both!
https://www.chicagobears.com/news/open-letter-regarding-arlington-heights-stadium-from-president-ceo-kevin-warren (https://www.chicagobears.com/news/open-letter-regarding-arlington-heights-stadium-from-president-ceo-kevin-warren)
"the Chicago Bears belong to more than just Chicago. We belong to the entire state of Illinois. The Nation. The World."
Now, THAT is funny. And wrong - he forgot to add 'the Universe'.
Quote from: Jockey on September 09, 2025, 04:30:54 PM"the Chicago Bears belong to more than just Chicago. We belong to the entire state of Illinois. The Nation. The World."
Now, THAT is funny. And wrong - he forgot to add 'the Universe'.
Growing up in the Chicago area, I saw the tag line under the
Chicago Tribune for decades-"World's Greatest Newspaper". And Chicago based Sears owned an AM station--WLS-that stood for World's Largest Store. So...i]not[/i] the universe. ;D
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 09, 2025, 04:05:03 PMThe bigger problem is, why does Caleb Williams hate America and will the NFL address his disgraceful behavior disrespecting the country, flag, song and troops? He better be more respectful when we invade Chicago or pay the price
He. Paints. His. Fingernails.
I simultaneously didn't see enough to get excited, or enough to panic about Caleb Williams last night and the sample size vs a top 5 defense in week one isn't enough to think otherwise.
But part of why we love the NFL is sweeping proclamations by dimwits like myself in week one.
Hell Vikings qb with an absolute cheat code skill position offense managed 143 yards passing vs a secondary half filled with the practice squad and did 110 of those yards in the 4th. It doesn't mean the book is written on him either way as well.
Bears should do the right thing and sign Anders though.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 09, 2025, 08:43:32 PMI simultaneously didn't see enough to get excited, or enough to panic about Caleb Williams last night and the sample size vs a top 5 defense in week one isn't enough to think otherwise.
But part of why we love the NFL is sweeping proclamations by dimwits like myself in week one.
Hell Vikings qb with an absolute cheat code skill position offense managed 143 yards passing vs a secondary half filled with the practice squad and did 110 of those yards in the 4th. It doesn't mean the book is written on him either way as well.
Bears should do the right thing and sign Anders though.
Caleb just needs it to turn to Bears weather
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 10, 2025, 06:24:00 AMCaleb just needs it to turn to Bears weather
His nails will chip
Honestly, the nails concern me more than some of the inaccuracy on the field.
Not because of the nails themselves, cause who gives a crap, let a thousand blossoms bloom. But when you're still trying to prove yourself, battle allegations of being self absorbed or a diva, answer questions and critics about your play, your attitude, your focus, etc... stop going out of your way to draw attention to yourself for off the field things. When you win a stretch of games and have good performances, wear pink cleats a Hello Kitty backpack on the podium, and do promos for your favorite nail salon for all I care. But answer the questions on the field about your job and performance first. The undying motto for the NFL when it comes to players is the one line from the West Wing I retain..."they'll like us when we win".
Quote from: JWags85 on September 10, 2025, 10:29:26 AMHonestly, the nails concern me more than some of the inaccuracy on the field.
Not because of the nails themselves, cause who gives a crap, let a thousand blossoms bloom. But when you're still trying to prove yourself, battle allegations of being self absorbed or a diva, answer questions and critics about your play, your attitude, your focus, etc... stop going out of your way to draw attention to yourself for off the field things. When you win a stretch of games and have good performances, wear pink cleats a Hello Kitty backpack on the podium, and do promos for your favorite nail salon for all I care. But answer the questions on the field about your job and performance first. The undying motto for the NFL when it comes to players is the one line from the West Wing I retain..."they'll like us when we win".
He's been doing the nails thing since high school as a tribute to his mom, who worked as a nail technician. He painted his nails Monday to draw attention to World Suicide Prevention Day ... his nails included the number 988, which is the suicide prevention hotline number, and a purple-and-teal ribbon that symbolizes the suicide prevention cause.
That anyone would find that bothersome is, to me at least, absolutely wild.
Though it is fun to see a bunch of dudes who wouldn't last three plays on an NFL field question the manliness of an actual NFL player because of painted nails.
(That last part isn't directed towards you, Wags, but the general meathead/sports talk radio sphere).
Quote from: Pakuni on September 10, 2025, 11:04:42 AMHe's been doing the nails thing since high school as a tribute to his mom, who worked as a nail technician. He painted his nails Monday to draw attention to World Suicide Prevention Day ... his nails included the number 988, which is the suicide prevention hotline number, and a purple-and-teal ribbon that symbolizes the suicide prevention cause.
That anyone would find that bothersome is, to me at least, absolutely wild.
Though it is fun to see a bunch of dudes who wouldn't last three plays on an NFL field question the manliness of an actual NFL player because of painted nails.
(That last part isn't directed towards you, Wags, but the general meathead/sports talk radio sphere).
Yea I know the history of it. And its not the first time its caused drama (pretty sure he did F*** Utah) in one of his last USC games. Its not bothersome as whole, it certainly doesn't make him less manly or less of a player,and I obviously don't have an issue calling more attention to mental health and suicide prevention. I just don't want a young embattled QB to make himself even more of a distraction/lightning rod when trying to figure his play out. It would be the same if he was being attention getting with his cleats or something similar.
You can make arguments either way, but no matter how well intentioned, I don't think its out of line to say he's making things more difficult for himself as someone who has been sensitive to noise and criticism in the past and clearly isn't one of those "I just tune everything out" sort of players. Just don't give them extra reasons. I'm sure the connection to famously non controversial Angel Reese didn't help.
Like I said, if he plays like he did the first half of the game on Monday night, this is a non story and goes away. If he plays like he did in the second, its just another point for people/critics/fans to latch onto and question. I just want him to ball out.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 09, 2025, 08:43:32 PMI simultaneously didn't see enough to get excited, or enough to panic about Caleb Williams last night and the sample size vs a top 5 defense in week one isn't enough to think otherwise.
But part of why we love the NFL is sweeping proclamations by dimwits like myself in week one.
Go easy on yourself. We're all idiots here.
Quote from: Jockey on September 10, 2025, 11:35:50 AMGo easy on yourself. We're all idiots here.
It's a shame Herm got banned because deflected a lot of our idiocy with him being wrong about everything
Quote from: JWags85 on September 10, 2025, 11:23:31 AMYea I know the history of it. And its not the first time its caused drama (pretty sure he did F*** Utah) in one of his last USC games. Its not bothersome as whole, it certainly doesn't make him less manly or less of a player,and I obviously don't have an issue calling more attention to mental health and suicide prevention. I just don't want a young embattled QB to make himself even more of a distraction/lightning rod when trying to figure his play out. It would be the same if he was being attention getting with his cleats or something similar.
You can make arguments either way, but no matter how well intentioned, I don't think its out of line to say he's making things more difficult for himself as someone who has been sensitive to noise and criticism in the past and clearly isn't one of those "I just tune everything out" sort of players. Just don't give them extra reasons. I'm sure the connection to famously non controversial Angel Reese didn't help.
Like I said, if he plays like he did the first half of the game on Monday night, this is a non story and goes away. If he plays like he did in the second, its just another point for people/critics/fans to latch onto and question. I just want him to ball out.
Either he can tune out the noise or he can't. He'll get ripped up and down (or praised up and down) on social media whether or not he paints his nails.
"You choke in the clutch ... you make too many mistakes ... you hold on to the ball too long ... you have a losing record ... and you aren't manly because you paint your nails." So he's supposed to stop painting his nails to support whatever cause he wants because some dopes on social media make fun of him? I really don't get the reasoning.
Either he can take the pounding or he can't.
Quote from: MU82 on September 10, 2025, 11:51:58 AMEither he can tune out the noise or he can't. He'll get ripped up and down (or praised up and down) on social media whether or not he paints his nails.
"You choke in the clutch ... you make too many mistakes ... you hold on to the ball too long ... you have a losing record ... and you aren't manly because you paint your nails." So he's supposed to stop painting his nails to support whatever cause he wants because some dopes on social media make fun of him? I really don't get the reasoning.
Either he can take the pounding or he can't.
He should learn from Bears legend, Jim McMahon, not to draw attention to himself and solely focus on winning games.
Quote from: MU82 on September 10, 2025, 11:51:58 AMEither he can take the pounding or he can't.
The nails tell me he can.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 10, 2025, 11:23:31 AMYea I know the history of it. And its not the first time its caused drama (pretty sure he did F*** Utah) in one of his last USC games. Its not bothersome as whole, it certainly doesn't make him less manly or less of a player,and I obviously don't have an issue calling more attention to mental health and suicide prevention. I just don't want a young embattled QB to make himself even more of a distraction/lightning rod when trying to figure his play out. It would be the same if he was being attention getting with his cleats or something similar.
You can make arguments either way, but no matter how well intentioned, I don't think its out of line to say he's making things more difficult for himself as someone who has been sensitive to noise and criticism in the past and clearly isn't one of those "I just tune everything out" sort of players. Just don't give them extra reasons. I'm sure the connection to famously non controversial Angel Reese didn't help.
Like I said, if he plays like he did the first half of the game on Monday night, this is a non story and goes away. If he plays like he did in the second, its just another point for people/critics/fans to latch onto and question. I just want him to ball out.
Did you have a meatball sandwich in your mouth when typing this?
Quote from: JWags85 on September 10, 2025, 11:23:31 AMLike I said, if he plays like he did the first half of the game on Monday night, this is a non story and goes away. If he plays like he did in the second, its just another point for people/critics/fans to latch onto and question. I just want him to ball out.
It's only a story because meatheads make it a story. It has no actual bearing/relevance on what happens on the field.
He could be the most milquetoast person in human history and fans will find some dumb reason to declare his personality/demeanor lacking (see: Daniel Jones, Derek Carr). If not fingernails, it would be something else.
If he plays well, no one will care. Joe Burrow dresses like this (see below), dumped his longtime girlfriend to date models, hobnobs with celebs at the Met Gala, bought a Batman car, etc. ... all of which would have the meatheads questioning his priorities if he played poorly. But he plays well, so all the off-field stuff that would get a lesser player ripped is OK.
I don't think athletes should alter/squelch their personality to appease the sports talk radio guys who are going to rip them regardless.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQP0hm4VlEVtOHnbbOi3ZfnDCdcyN3xibg7Cw&s)
Quote from: Pakuni on September 10, 2025, 01:22:19 PMIt's only a story because meatheads make it a story. It has no actual bearing/relevance on what happens on the field.
He could be the most milquetoast person in human history and fans will find some dumb reason to declare his personality/demeanor lacking (see: Daniel Jones, Derek Carr). If not fingernails, it would be something else.
If he plays well, no one will care. Joe Burrow dresses like this (see below), dumped his longtime girlfriend to date models, hobnobs with celebs at the Met Gala, bought a Batman car, etc. ... all of which would have the meatheads questioning his priorities if he played poorly. But he plays well, so all the off-field stuff that would get a lesser player ripped is OK.
I don't think athletes should alter/squelch their personality to appease the sports talk radio guys who are going to rip them regardless.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQP0hm4VlEVtOHnbbOi3ZfnDCdcyN3xibg7Cw&s)
Carr's eyeliner?!?!
Quote from: Pakuni on September 10, 2025, 01:22:19 PMIt's only a story because meatheads make it a story. It has no actual bearing/relevance on what happens on the field.
He could be the most milquetoast person in human history and fans will find some dumb reason to declare his personality/demeanor lacking (see: Daniel Jones, Derek Carr). If not fingernails, it would be something else.
If he plays well, no one will care. Joe Burrow dresses like this (see below), dumped his longtime girlfriend to date models, hobnobs with celebs at the Met Gala, bought a Batman car, etc. ... all of which would have the meatheads questioning his priorities if he played poorly. But he plays well, so all the off-field stuff that would get a lesser player ripped is OK.
I don't think athletes should alter/squelch their personality to appease the sports talk radio guys who are going to rip them regardless.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQP0hm4VlEVtOHnbbOi3ZfnDCdcyN3xibg7Cw&s)
Yeah the more I've thought after rereading what I've posted, it's misguided attribution. I approached it as him doing something attention getting whereas it's the same stuff he's always done, it's not a change in anything. He's not really done anything new to draw attention to himself or cause controversy. It's just critique over Caleb Williams as a whole in response to him not playing well.
I want him to be better, I want him to dial in, that's all the matters. It's easy to try at point fingers are other things that are inhibiting that, but that's just dumb grasping at straws. Short of him getting into some war of attrition with people over it, it really has zero impact on if he succeeds or not.
In more actual football related content, thought this was interesting
https://x.com/fitzmagic_14/status/1965817107670540764?s=46 (https://x.com/fitzmagic_14/status/1965817107670540764?s=46)
And also the PERFECT internet experience with random civilians responding below it saying "well actually you're wrong!" to a discussion of QB mechanics with a 15+ year pro QB
Quote from: JWags85 on September 10, 2025, 01:53:32 PMYeah the more I've thought after rereading what I've posted, it's misguided attribution. I approached it as him doing something attention getting whereas it's the same stuff he's always done, it's not a change in anything. He's not really done anything new to draw attention to himself or cause controversy. It's just critique over Caleb Williams as a whole in response to him not playing well.
I want him to be better, I want him to dial in, that's all the matters. It's easy to try at point fingers are other things that are inhibiting that, but that's just dumb grasping at straws. Short of him getting into some war of attrition with people over it, it really has zero impact on if he succeeds or not.
In more actual football related content, thought this was interesting
https://x.com/fitzmagic_14/status/1965817107670540764?s=46 (https://x.com/fitzmagic_14/status/1965817107670540764?s=46)
And also the PERFECT internet experience with random civilians responding below it saying "well actually you're wrong!" to a discussion of QB mechanics with a 15+ year pro QB
I think it was more of the timing of his progressions. When he saw the defender trigger down, ball needs to come out and EVERY QB should be able to hit that. When he actually released it, it was a very difficult throw. But it didn't have to be.
Williams' performance Monday reminded me some of a young Cam Newton. Could make some spectacular throws and runs, but also prone to spells of inaccuracy and indecision.
If the Bears are lucky, he'll progress the way Newton did. And if they're really lucky, he'll stay healthy for 10+ years (unlike Newton).
Newton also had attention-grabbing stuff going on - the way he dressed, the celebrations, the trash talk, the dopey things he occasionally said, etc. It was "quirky" or "flashy" when he was MVP; it was ripped to shreds when he struggled.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 10, 2025, 11:04:42 AMHe's been doing the nails thing since high school as a tribute to his mom,
Forget the nail thing, what baffled me was why (it appeared to me at least) he was wearing purple and yellow earrings while playing the Vikings
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on September 10, 2025, 02:47:28 PMForget the nail thing, what baffled me was why (it appeared to me at least) he was wearing purple and yellow earrings while playing the Vikings
Maybe he's dating a Vikings' cheerleader
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 10, 2025, 03:31:00 PMMaybe he's dating a Vikings' cheerleader
Periodic reminder ...
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Quote from: Pakuni on September 10, 2025, 03:40:38 PMPeriodic reminder ...
Homophobes should consider a little self-reflection, suggests a new study finding those individuals who are most hostile toward gays and hold strong anti-gay views may themselves have same-sex desires, albeit undercover ones.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/homophobes-might-be-hidden-homosexuals/
Oh there's NEVER been a doubt about that with this poster.
Some good brand synergies here
https://x.com/depaulathletics/status/1965818901616365681?s=46
Why in the world is Lamar apologizing for his actions in Buffalo? I'd give him AFC player of the week for it.
Quote from: MU82 on September 10, 2025, 02:41:51 PMWilliams' performance Monday reminded me some of a young Cam Newton. Could make some spectacular throws and runs, but also prone to spells of inaccuracy and indecision.
If the Bears are lucky, he'll progress the way Newton did. And if they're really lucky, he'll stay healthy for 10+ years (unlike Newton).
Newton also had attention-grabbing stuff going on - the way he dressed, the celebrations, the trash talk, the dopey things he occasionally said, etc. It was "quirky" or "flashy" when he was MVP; it was ripped to shreds when he struggled.
I'm an outlier here, but I saw a lot of potential/good things in Williams' performance. The negatives in his game reminded me of how lucky the Packers have been in being able to have gifted QBs sit behind MVPs (Favre then Rodgers), where the players could work through weaknesses in their game and decision making before being in the spotlight.
To me, Williams has the skill, the questions become:
1. Will he have an offensive line that can protect him.
2. Will he have a coaching staff, and mentors, that can help him work through his weaknesses and decision making.
3. Will Chicago give him time to learn on the job and grow.
Quote from: forgetful on September 10, 2025, 11:13:04 PMI'm an outlier here, but I saw a lot of potential/good things in Williams' performance. The negatives in his game reminded me of how lucky the Packers have been in being able to have gifted QBs sit behind MVPs (Favre then Rodgers), where the players could work through weaknesses in their game and decision making before being in the spotlight.
To me, Williams has the skill, the questions become:
1. Will he have an offensive line that can protect him.
2. Will he have a coaching staff, and mentors, that can help him work through his weaknesses and decision making.
3. Will Chicago give him time to learn on the job and grow.
1. We'll see.
2. Theoretically, that was one of the big reasons for the coaching change. Johnson's track record, albeit not all that long, suggests that he will have a positive impact on Williams. Then it will be up to Williams to do what he is supposed to do.
3. No.
You notably left out any of Williams' own responsibility here. Lots of QBs who have had "skill" fail in the NFL for a variety of reasons. Some external, such as those you mentioned, but some simply haven't been able to maximize their skill to produce personal and team success.
Quote from: MU82 on September 11, 2025, 11:28:48 AM1. We'll see.
2. Theoretically, that was one of the big reasons for the coaching change. Johnson's track record, albeit not all that long, suggests that he will have a positive impact on Williams. Then it will be up to Williams to do what he is supposed to do.
3. No.
You notably left out any of Williams' own responsibility here. Lots of QBs who have had "skill" fail in the NFL for a variety of reasons. Some external, such as those you mentioned, but some simply haven't been able to maximize their skill to produce personal and team success.
IMO, his height is causing him problems in the NFL when in the pocket. I don't believe this was as much of an issue for him at the collegiate level, which is only adding to his transition to the pros.
He has a steep climb to make.
Quote from: MU82 on September 11, 2025, 11:28:48 AM1. We'll see.
2. Theoretically, that was one of the big reasons for the coaching change. Johnson's track record, albeit not all that long, suggests that he will have a positive impact on Williams. Then it will be up to Williams to do what he is supposed to do.
3. No.
You notably left out any of Williams' own responsibility here. Lots of QBs who have had "skill" fail in the NFL for a variety of reasons. Some external, such as those you mentioned, but some simply haven't been able to maximize their skill to produce personal and team success.
You are right on the last points. Skill needs to be developed at all levels, and the most important aspect of translating that skill into performance falls on the shoulders of the individual, not those around them.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 08, 2025, 11:31:05 AMKevin Warren is entertaining.
And now Pritzker has basically killed the idea of property tax relief for the Bears unless they pay off the $500+ million in bonds owed on the current facility.
Somehow, since Warren joined the organization, their negotiating position has gotten worse.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 11, 2025, 12:13:18 PMAnd now Pritzker has basically killed the idea of property tax relief for the Bears unless they pay off the $500+ million in bonds owed on the current facility.
Somehow, since Warren joined the organization, their negotiating position has gotten worse.
It's all just negotiating at this point.
Arlington is a #donedeal
Quote from: Pakuni on September 11, 2025, 12:22:55 PMIt's all just negotiating at this point.
Arlington is a #donedeal
Agreed. $500M seems to be treated like a rounding error in Illinois' budgets.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 11, 2025, 12:22:55 PMIt's all just negotiating at this point.
Arlington is a #donedeal
As some of us here said from the beginning.
Warren runs the business side as well as Poles runs the football side.
Great line from The Athletic's Derrick Klassen about Baltimore's history of late-game failures:
"The Ravens are the best team in the league ... until they need to be."
Quote from: The Sultan on September 11, 2025, 12:13:18 PMAnd now Pritzker has basically killed the idea of property tax relief for the Bears unless they pay off the $500+ million in bonds owed on the current facility.
Somehow, since Warren joined the organization, their negotiating position has gotten worse.
Warren has brought me tremendous joy at every step of his employment. Long may he reign.
Packers wearing their all white unis and encouraged fans to do the same. Second consecutive day there's been a white out
Looks like Love has lots of room to throw tonight.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 11, 2025, 06:53:25 PMPackers wearing their all white unis and encouraged fans to do the same. Second consecutive day there's been a white out
Ouch.
1. I hate how Amazon refuses to integrate any real crowd noise into the game
2. What is this camera angle they keep going to in the upper decks of unenthusiastic fans clapping? I'm convinced it's AI.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 11, 2025, 08:14:50 PM1. I hate how Amazon refuses to integrate any real crowd noise into the game
2. What is this camera angle they keep going to in the upper decks of unenthusiastic fans clapping? I'm convinced it's AI.
It's the Gold package
I have no idea what Washington was trying to do on that last drive.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 11, 2025, 08:40:20 PMI have no idea what Washington was trying to do on that last drive.
At least they have 6 timeouts in the second half
2holding penalties from a total blowout.
Quote from: Jockey on September 11, 2025, 08:44:03 PM2holding penalties from a total blowout.
To say nothing of two barely missed deep balls
2nd half problems for MLF.
More concerned with the clock than how well his team is playing.
Anyone notice that the image of the moon they showed was AI modified?
Quote from: Jockey on September 11, 2025, 09:26:42 PM2nd half problems for MLF.
More concerned with the clock than how well his team is playing.
I thought honoring McCarthy last week was a nice touch; saw no need to do it for a whole series tonight
Quote from: forgetful on September 11, 2025, 09:27:20 PMAnyone notice that the image of the moon they showed was AI modified?
yeah they said someone's been on it.
Offense needs some points here.
Great drive
Time to pin your ears back and finish this
Packers look pretty damn good through two weeks. Complete team. Love has taken a step.
Pretty crazy what an effective 4 man rush can do for a defense.
Yeah, they look the part. No reason not to be 7-1 hosting Philly.
I thought kicking the FG was a bad call by MLF.
Shows how much I know.
They just said they put the players with the best hands to get the onside kick.
Never thought someone would say that about Wicks
Green Bay looks great, solid all around, hard to nitpick anything.
What's great about Parsons is he's taking other good players on their defense and making those guys turn into either very good or great players.
Losing Reed sucks a lot. Not because I think they can't cover for him in the short term with Golden, Williams, and Hardman off the practice squad, but their margin for error got a lot smaller for future injuries.
Quote from: Dish on September 12, 2025, 07:12:52 AMGreen Bay looks great, solid all around, hard to nitpick anything.
What's great about Parsons is he's taking other good players on their defense and making those guys turn into either very good or great players.
This. Lets everyone else play a lot more free and fast. LVN, Gary both getting a lot better looks and taking advantage of it. The below average CBs can play aggressive knowing they don't have to cover for long. Parsons is a complete needle mover. It's not just adding a great individual pass rusher (which by itself moves the needle). It's changing the entire way the defense can play. And honestly, the offense, too. Love is making far fewer stupid, "let's see what happens here!" throws. At times last night I thought he threw balls away where he had a chance to hit someone, simply to stay in FG range.
I called Parsons a "chaos agent" last night - and I think that's exactly what he is. At one point the Commanders were double teaming AND chipping him. That throws off the whole offense.
I will also say that Cooper looks like he is at another level too.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 12, 2025, 10:46:41 AMThis. Lets everyone else play a lot more free and fast. LVN, Gary both getting a lot better looks and taking advantage of it. The below average CBs can play aggressive knowing they don't have to cover for long. Parsons is a complete needle mover. It's not just adding a great individual pass rusher (which by itself moves the needle). It's changing the entire way the defense can play. And honestly, the offense, too. Love is making far fewer stupid, "let's see what happens here!" throws. At times last night I thought he threw balls away where he had a chance to hit someone, simply to stay in FG range.
Yeah, other than a few potential arm punts, Love seemed to make some good decisions.
I think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.
I have actually been surprised how good he has been.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 12, 2025, 11:06:22 AMI think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.
I have actually been surprised how good he has been.
I think we also have to remember (myself included) that Rodgers was at historic levels of avoiding interceptions. It has definitely skewed my views at times.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 12, 2025, 10:46:41 AMAnd honestly, the offense, too. Love is making far fewer stupid, "let's see what happens here!" throws. At times last night I thought he threw balls away where he had a chance to hit someone, simply to stay in FG range.
This is a really good point. Love looks more comfortable in the pocket (short sample size of two games). I totally agree, I think his mindset in throwing some balls away was "let's take the points and we'll get the ball back quick and find a way to score again".
Parsons is such a game changer for their entire team, completely worth two first round picks that look very much like they'll be in the late 20's or (looks like) 30's. I applaud them for going out and making that move.
The Packers look like a great team with no obvious weaknesses.
Quote from: MU82 on September 12, 2025, 11:53:19 AMThe Packers look like a great team with no obvious weaknesses.
Well, besides kicker
Quote from: The Sultan on September 12, 2025, 10:52:53 AMI called Parsons a "chaos agent" last night - and I think that's exactly what he is. At one point the Commanders were double teaming AND chipping him. That throws off the whole offense.
I will also say that Cooper looks like he is at another level too.
Loved those two playing off each other. Expect to see more of that after the bye.
Would be really cool to see Micah get the obvious holding penalties he draws.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 12, 2025, 11:06:22 AMI think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.
I have actually been surprised how good he has been.
Speaks to the overall caliber of NFL QBs.
Generally, like Dak, rated outside of top 10 to begin season. I think he has potential to be borderline top 5, though.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 12, 2025, 11:06:22 AMI think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.
I have actually been surprised how good he has been.
He's 27. Think he largely is who he is. And that's fine. Make better decisions, make sure your 'mistakes' are uncatchable by other teams.
Really pleased how they're playing right now. Have to think the run game improves, and if it does, I'm not sure how you stop this team.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 12, 2025, 12:06:02 PMLoved those two playing off each other. Expect to see more of that after the bye.
Would be really cool to see Micah get the obvious holding penalties he draws.
Holding karma is a b****
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 12, 2025, 12:13:50 PMHe's 27. Think he largely is who he is. And that's fine. Make better decisions, make sure your 'mistakes' are uncatchable by other teams.
Really pleased how they're playing right now. Have to think the run game improves, and if it does, I'm not sure how you stop this team.
Bear weather
I hate the Packers, but will say Love looks much better than I expected.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 12, 2025, 11:57:09 AMWell, besides kicker
thats literally the entire league for now though.
Quote from: MU82 on September 12, 2025, 11:53:19 AMThe Packers look like a great team with no obvious weaknesses.
;D
Quote from: The Sultan on September 12, 2025, 10:52:53 AMI called Parsons a "chaos agent" last night - and I think that's exactly what he is. At one point the Commanders were double teaming AND chipping him. That throws off the whole offense.
I will also say that Cooper looks like he is at another level too.
Cooper is a monster. Love that dude.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on September 11, 2025, 10:20:29 PMThey just said they put the players with the best hands to get the onside kick.
Never thought someone would say that about Wicks
It's only been two games, but he wouldn't be the first person to shake off drop issues after his first couple of years.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 13, 2025, 02:10:29 PMIt's only been two games, but he wouldn't be the first person to shake off drop issues after his first couple of years.
Didn't Davante Adams have drop issues early on in GB?
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 13, 2025, 02:24:55 PMDidn't Davante Adams have drop issues early on in GB?
Yep, brutal sophomore year. Difference for Wicks was this was the rub on him in college. But wouldn't be the first to turn the corner.
Packers defense might be good?
What is your prediction of the total number of wins for the Bears? 4 or 5? 3? Ty. This team has monumental probs and a much tougher schedule than past seasons.
Maybe the Bears read my post, but they still have problems. :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 12:16:56 PMMaybe the Bears read my post, but they still have problems. :)
What type of problems?
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 14, 2025, 12:27:21 PMWhat type of problems?
Severe problems with offense, defense, special teams, and coaching. :)
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 12:10:04 PMWhat is your prediction of the total number of wins for the Bears? 4 or 5? 3? Ty. This team has monumental probs and a much tougher schedule than past seasons.
I'll go 6. They are the worst team in the division but I think you're underestimating them.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 12:31:17 PMSevere problems with offense, defense, special teams, and coaching. :)
My sources are giving conflicting reports. Can you please follow up with yours and corroborate the reporting
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 12:31:17 PMSevere problems with offense, defense, special teams, and coaching. :)
Well those patches remind me constantly that the bitch ain't one
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 14, 2025, 01:06:58 PMWell those patches remind me constantly that the bitch ain't one
See my banner
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 14, 2025, 01:00:28 PMMy sources are giving conflicting reports. Can you please follow up with yours and corroborate the reporting
Your sources have cataclysmic problems.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 01:08:39 PMYour sources have cataclysmic problems.
Funny, I know for a fact that he gets all his news from NYP and 4chan
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 01:08:39 PMYour sources have cataclysmic problems.
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/0e/8b/7d/0e8b7d2c53195177a326670609fcb7ea.jpg)
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 14, 2025, 01:09:36 PMFunny, I know for a fact that he gets all his news from NYP and 4chan
Good enough for government work
Need Bears weather
Every time I see Anzalone's name on the screen I think of something that looks similar, but is not that. Maybe you guys are right?
The Bears are definitely Bears-ing.
Glad Ryan Poles got that off-season extension.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 14, 2025, 01:22:54 PMThe Bears are definitely Bears-ing.
Glad Ryan Poles got that off-season extension.
Why would Caleb buck the narrative and have a couple nice td drives.
Going from Levis to Ward has to feel good
Bears are bad.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 14, 2025, 02:21:45 PMBears are bad.
Excellent analysis. They're an utter and complete disaster. And the Lions are nowhere near the team they were last season.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 02:29:58 PMExcellent analysis. They're an utter and conplete disaster. And the Lions are nowhere near the team they were last season.
conplete isn't a word
I was told justin fields proved that it was the bears making him bad
This literally looks like a hs team vs a top 20 college team.
Get the Lions outside in Bears weather
Bears had four picks in the top 62 in the draft (including a top ten pick).
Those four picks today:
- 2 healthy scratches
- 3 receiving targets, 1 reception, 5 yards
The Bears, under no pressure whatsoever and a full season still on his contract, gave Ryan Poles a 5 year (!!!!!) extension.
The team has won one game since October 14th, 2024.
Need I say it again?
McCaskey, Warren, Poles.
Worst in the League.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 02:41:14 PMThis literally looks like a hs team vs a top 20 college team.
A better than average HS team though.
Quote from: Dish on September 14, 2025, 03:41:47 PMBears had four picks in the top 62 in the draft (including a top ten pick).
Those four picks today:
- 2 healthy scratches
- 3 receiving targets, 1 reception, 5 yards
The Bears, under no pressure whatsoever and a full season still on his contract, gave Ryan Poles a 5 year (!!!!!) extension.
The team has won one game since October 14th, 2024.
I am asking this in all seriousnes...has Warren actually accomplished anything positive for the Bears?
Brandon Aubrey may be the MVP of the league. Definitely of rhe Cowboys.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 14, 2025, 12:53:23 PMI'll go 6. They are the worst team in the division but I think you're underestimating them.
Well, I hope you're right, but I just don't see it. They have essentially 7 autolosses on the schedule. Will they go 6-2 in the other games?
Quote from: The Sultan on September 14, 2025, 03:57:55 PMI am asking this in all seriousnes...has Warren actually accomplished anything positive for the Bears?
Don't get me started on the dome. Takes away Bears weather
The Sweat deal is looking horrible for Poles.
I'd take Daniels over Caleb. I'd take Maye over Caleb. I'd take Nix over Caleb. By mid-season, I may want Pennix over Caleb.
Poles didn't even look at any one of them.
Quote from: Jockey on September 14, 2025, 05:22:35 PMI'd take Daniels over Caleb. I'd take Maye over Caleb. I'd take Nix over Caleb. By mid-season, I may want Pennix over Caleb.
Poles didn't even look at any one of them.
I'd take anders over Santos
Trevor Lawrence
Bryce Young
Caleb Williams
Cam Ward
Who has the best season?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 05:31:48 PMTrevor Lawrence
Bryce Young
Caleb Williams
Cam Ward
Who has the best season?
The fact that Lawrence is mentioned at this point in his career is pretty damning.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 14, 2025, 05:36:15 PMThe fact that Lawrence is mentioned at this point in his career is pretty damning.
He wasn't good today against a pretty bad defense
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 05:31:48 PMTrevor Lawrence
Bryce Young
Caleb Williams
Cam Ward
Who has the best season?
Tim Tebow if he wasn't discriminated against a few years ago
I think it is fair to say the Bears could be on the clock now. Not sure there are more than 3 wins out there for them. 3 wins is definitely #1 pick territory.
Quote from: Jockey on September 14, 2025, 05:22:35 PMI'd take Daniels over Caleb. I'd take Maye over Caleb. I'd take Nix over Caleb. By mid-season, I may want Pennix over Caleb.
Poles didn't even look at any one of them.
How many GMs would have drafted any of those others ahead of Williams?
I don't know, and you don't either, but it's not as if Williams was some wild, out-of-nowhere pick.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 14, 2025, 05:55:06 PMI think it is fair to say the Bears could be on the clock now. Not sure there are more than 3 wins out there for them. 3 wins is definitely #1 pick territory.
Three wins? Sign us up for thet!
Sincerely,
Carolina Panthers fans
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on September 14, 2025, 05:59:00 PMThree wins? Sign us up for thet!
Sincerely,
Carolina Panthers fans
Yes, my former team looks like the 33rd best in the league. Maybe.
Eagles false start a lot on the Tush Push
Colts win on a untimed FG.
They wierdly settled for a 60 yard field goal, which missed badly, only to get a rekick 15 yards closer because the Broncos trucked the long snapper.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 14, 2025, 06:11:15 PMColts win on a untimed FG.
They wierdly settled for a 60 yard field goal, which missed badly, only to get a rekick 15 yards closer because the Broncos trucked the long snapper.
That was coaching malpractice by the Colts to set up for a 60 yard attempt and they got bailed out by a questionable call. A win is a win
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 05:31:48 PMTrevor Lawrence
Bryce Young
Caleb Williams
Cam Ward
Who has the best season?
spencer rattler
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 14, 2025, 05:55:06 PMI think it is fair to say the Bears could be on the clock now. Not sure there are more than 3 wins out there for them. 3 wins is definitely #1 pick territory.
Dallas, NOLA, Cleveland, NYG, Pitt and the Browns are what? 50/50? Then you have the 7 no chance in Hell games as well as Cincy and SF. 3 wins seems like a pretty solid prediction.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 06:02:01 PMEagles false start a lot on the Tush Push
Noticed that and it isn't called.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 06:23:47 PMDallas, NOLA, Cleveland, NYG, Pitt and the Browns are what? 50/50? Then you have the 7 no chance in Hell games as well as Cincy and SF. 3 wins seems like a pretty solid prediction.
The only think worse than the Bears are real world bears, like polar bears which are completely usual animals that need to be introduced to darkness
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 06:29:31 PMThe only think worse than the Bears are real world bears, like polar bears which are completely usual animals that need to be introduced to darkness
I mean, that's just winter in the Artic Circle.
Quote from: MU82 on September 14, 2025, 05:56:38 PMHow many GMs would have drafted any of those others ahead of Williams?
I don't know, and you don't either, but it's not as if Williams was some wild, out-of-nowhere pick.
Perhaps it was groupthink and anchoring bias at their finest. Preordained #1 pick before the season by every so called draft expert. A no brainer, right?
But I remember the Colts vetting Ryan Leaf the year they drafted Peyton Manning. Due diligence, and what not.
Quote from: MU82 on September 14, 2025, 05:56:38 PMHow many GMs would have drafted any of those others ahead of Williams?
I don't know, and you don't either, but it's not as if Williams was some wild, out-of-nowhere pick.
We don't know. But my point was that I think those other GMs would have at least talked to the other guys that were all expected to go in the 1st round.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 14, 2025, 05:55:06 PMI think it is fair to say the Bears could be on the clock now. Not sure there are more than 3 wins out there for them. 3 wins is definitely #1 pick territory.
They should take Arch. I hear he's the best guy out there and Poles wouldn't have to waste time bringing in other guys.
Bold strategy cotton
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 14, 2025, 06:40:09 PMI mean, that's just winter in the Artic Circle.
Uh-Huh. It's all fun and games until polar bears are playing DT. We're talking about a 2,000 pound animal with indescribable physical power. Entire NFL teams would not stand a chance vs a single polar bear. I repeat, one polar bear. They literally could crush them like ants and we have a comedian here mocking their worth. All actual bears should be greatly respected.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 07:54:01 PMUh-Huh. It's all fun and games until polar bears are playing DT. We're talking about a 2,000 pound animal with indescribable physical power. Entire NFL teams would not stand a chance vs a single polar bear. I repeat, one polar bear. They literally could crush them like ants and we have a comedian here mocking their worth. All actual bears should be greatly respected.
A polar bear couldn't beat one human being in anything other than stupidity tests
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 08:04:47 PMA polar bear couldn't beat one human being in anything other than stupidity tests
I'd like to offer up a couple scoopers that could beat a polar bear in a stupidity test
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 14, 2025, 08:16:26 PMI'd like to offer up a couple scoopers that could beat a polar bear in a stupidity test
No, that's how dumb polar bears are
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 14, 2025, 08:19:19 PMNo, that's how dumb polar bears are
They're actually on par with apes so let's just cut the bcrap. They use tools and a number of complex strategies for survival and their day to day needs.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 08:26:46 PMThey're actually on par with apes so let's just cut the bcrap. They use tools and a number of complex strategies for survival and their day to day needs.
#fakenews
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 08:26:46 PMThey're actually on par with apes so let's just cut the bcrap. They use tools and a number of complex strategies for survival and their day to day needs.
bcrap isn't a word
I haven't been high on Love, though so far he does look like he's taken a step, but boy am I glad the Packers have him and not JJ McCarthy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 08:26:46 PMThey're actually on par with apes so let's just cut the bcrap. They use tools and a number of complex strategies for survival and their day to day needs.
more like they are tools.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 14, 2025, 09:18:31 PMmore like they are tools.
They have very complex brains. It's quite foolish to disparage them in any way, shape, or form. My suggestion would be to take a step back and learn a bit about their daily routine.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 14, 2025, 09:06:03 PMI haven't been high on Love, though so far he does look like he's taken a step, but boy am I glad the Packers have him and not JJ McCarthy.
Yeah I'm not so sure I explicitly choose him over Williams as some are suggesting.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 14, 2025, 09:46:53 PMYeah I'm not so sure I explicitly choose him over Williams as some are suggesting.
I have ZERO doubt the Vikings would be better with Darnold back, and think Carson Wentz would make this offense look significantly better. That's a big yikes.
Not sure they get through the season without Justin Jefferson asking out.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 14, 2025, 09:46:53 PMYeah I'm not so sure I explicitly choose him over Williams as some are suggesting.
You'll notice that McCarthy was the one guy I
didn't have on my list of guys Poles should have interviewed.
I don't know whether McCarthy will become a good pro; he very well might. But where Kwesi and KOC are in their timelines I'm just not sure why THIS was where they hitched their wagon. Darnold at minimum had a baseline of competence he demonstrated in their scheme in real games. And while I don't think any of them were great, there were legitimate other options on the veteran market.
Hot take: The Vikings are not a good football team.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 14, 2025, 09:06:03 PMI haven't been high on Love, though so far he does look like he's taken a step, but boy am I glad the Packers have him and not JJ McCarthy.
After watching 30+ years of Favre and Rodgers, I can tell you Jordan Love isn't at that level. But he's good enough to win a Super Bowl.
Love can be our Eli Manning or Joe Flacco.
Quote from: Dish on September 14, 2025, 10:19:40 PMHot take: The Vikings are not a good football team.
I really think they may finish below the Bears in the NFC North this year.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 14, 2025, 07:54:01 PMUh-Huh. It's all fun and games until polar bears are playing DT. We're talking about a 2,000 pound animal with indescribable physical power. Entire NFL teams would not stand a chance vs a single polar bear. I repeat, one polar bear. They literally could crush them like ants and we have a comedian here mocking their worth. All actual bears should be greatly respected.
A polar bear wouldn't stand a chance against Ditka. Now, maybe they could take on a mini-Ditka, but a full grown Ditka might be able to take on an entire team of Polar Bears.
In reality, the entire team of Polar Bears may spontaneously organize around Ditka and terrorize the entire NFL.
I thought we wanted to keep politics out of the nfl?
:P
Listening to ESPN radio this evening and they were making the case that Ben Johnson shouldn't be on the hot seat, yet.
Wow, that didn't take long.
Quote from: Dish on September 14, 2025, 10:19:40 PMHot take: The Vikings are not a good football team.
They have some pretty good pieces on both sides of the ball.
Handing the whole operation to a rookie QB who might or might not be any good was an interesting choice. Smacks of O'Connell saying he'll show the world he's so great he'll win with anyone at QB.
The Vikings and Bears doing a massive disservice to their young QBs by having terrible offensive lines.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 15, 2025, 06:45:37 AMThe Vikings and Bears doing a massive disservice to their young QBs by having terrible offensive lines.
We have some injuries. I think at full strength theVikings line is decent to solid. SKOL
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 14, 2025, 10:36:10 PMAfter watching 30+ years of Favre and Rodgers, I can tell you Jordan Love isn't at that level. But he's good enough to win a Super Bowl.
Love can be our Eli Manning or Joe Flacco.
Jeff Garcia
I don't understand how the Vikings went 14-3, barely missing out on the #1 seed in the NFC, and just let their quarterback walk. I know Darnold is overpaid for what he brings in Seattle, but that contract would have been able to work for Minnesota.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 15, 2025, 07:08:35 AMWe have some injuries. I think at full strength theVikings line is decent to solid. SKOL
Darnold was sacked 48 times last year in the regular season and 9 times in the wild card round. I know Darrisaw has been out since last October but that number is still too high.
McCarthy is supposed to be more mobile but he didn't have a chance last night and the Falcons defense hasn't historically been good at getting to the QB.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 15, 2025, 08:11:02 AMDarnold was sacked 48 times last year in the regular season and 9 times in the wild card round. I know Darrisaw has been out since last October but that number is still too high.
McCarthy is supposed to be more mobile but he didn't have a chance last night and the Falcons defense hasn't historically been good at getting to the QB.
We also swapped out C Bradbury and G Ingram with Ryan Kelly (who went out of last night's game) and Will Fries, plus drafted LG Donovan Jackson. Definitely major changes on the line this year.
Hopefully this new interior can figure things out and stay healthy. Don't know if that'll be enough for JJ though. Ugh.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 15, 2025, 08:15:17 AMWe also swapped out C Bradbury and G Ingram with Ryan Kelly (who went out of last night's game) and Will Fries, plus drafted LG Donovan Jackson. Definitely major changes on the line this year.
Hopefully this new interior can figure things out and stay healthy. Don't know if that'll be enough for JJ though. Ugh.
The Packers o-line was straight trash to open '23, so two weeks probably isn't season defining but I'd be pretty discouraged of the changes thus far.
Bengals season over
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 15, 2025, 08:33:10 AMBengals season over
the butterfly effect of Joe burrow voluntarily getting frosted tips is wild
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 15, 2025, 08:36:05 AMthe butterfly effect of Joe burrow voluntarily getting frosted tips is wild
He's going to start painting his nails during his IR stint
Other than Odunze, has Poles made a single good decision during his tenure? Why the H did he get an extension? Ty.
Vikings accidentally drafted Mitch Trubisky
https://x.com/nate_tice/status/1967440184028680558?s=46
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on September 15, 2025, 07:53:50 AMJeff Garcia
That's another comparison I've used, at least in other spaces.
Going from Montana to Young to Garcia is very similar to going from Favre to Rodgers to Love.
https://youtube.com/shorts/YRDtsxe3uGk?si=CM4ZjKaeevQGmLH5
3-17 in the NFC North...
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 15, 2025, 09:20:21 AMOther than Odunze, has Poles made a single good decision during his tenure? Why the H did he get an extension? Ty.
Bad organizations make bad decisions. I'd guess he make about $1M per year so the good news is they can move on from him at anytime. Johnson at $13M/yr, not so easy.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 15, 2025, 07:53:59 AMI don't understand how the Vikings went 14-3, barely missing out on the #1 seed in the NFC, and just let their quarterback walk. I know Darnold is overpaid for what he brings in Seattle, but that contract would have been able to work for Minnesota.
Darnold played well yesterday for the Seahawks. Made one really bad throw that was picked - which is his M.O. - but he otherwise made excellent decisions and accurate throws, and he used his legs to extend numerous plays.
I'm not sure if he's the guy who will get the Seahawks back near the top of the heap, but by today's NFL standards his contract is a bargain.
The two ballyhooed coordinators who left Dan Campbell's coaching staff are a combined 0-4. They lost their Week 2 games by a combined 51 points. New York being New York, Glenn is already being rumored to be on the dreaded hot seat.
Both are first time head coaches hired by teams with sub-standard talent. IMO it is way too early to determine if they have the ability to be an NFL head coach. Dan Campbell went 0-11-1 in his first 12 games.
Travis Kelce wearing a "Free Rashee Rice" shirt yesterday was an interesting choice.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 15, 2025, 11:40:11 AMBoth are first time head coaches hired by teams with sub-standard talent. IMO it is way too early to determine if they have the ability to be an NFL head coach. Dan Campbell went 0-11-1 in his first 12 games.
Oh, I agree totally. But since when does rational thinking enter these kinds of conversations?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 15, 2025, 11:43:59 AMTravis Kelce wearing a "Free Rashee Rice" shirt yesterday was an interesting choice.
Just catch the effen ball. He makes that catch on the goal line, and the Chiefs might win that game.
For our gambler freinds out there; ESPN seems to be an exceptional and detailed source of advice on betting, See belwo:
Chicago Bears to cover -1.5 (-115) vs. Dallas Cowboys
Seth Walder: We have two data points on the Bears: a loss to the Packers (who look pretty exceptional) and a loss to the Lions (who also lost to the Packers).
Quote from: MU82 on September 15, 2025, 10:52:23 AMDarnold played well yesterday for the Seahawks. Made one really bad throw that was picked - which is his M.O. - but he otherwise made excellent decisions and accurate throws, and he used his legs to extend numerous plays.
I'm not sure if he's the guy who will get the Seahawks back near the top of the heap, but by today's NFL standards his contract is a bargain.
He looked OK against a Steelers' defense that was shredded a week earlier by Justin Fields.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 15, 2025, 01:19:48 PMHe looked OK against a Steelers' defense that was shredded a week earlier by Justin Fields.
He played well.
And yes, the Steelers, who were saying before the season that they might have the best defense in NFL history (seriously, they were saying that), appear to have overstated their greatness.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 15, 2025, 01:10:31 PMFor our gambler freinds out there; ESPN seems to be an exceptional and detailed source of advice on betting, See belwo:
Chicago Bears to cover -1.5 (-115) vs. Dallas Cowboys
Seth Walder: We have two data points on the Bears: a loss to the Packers (who look pretty exceptional) and a loss to the Lions (who also lost to the Packers).
LULZ
Bears haven't played the Packers.
JJ w/an ankle. QB controversy on deck!!!
Quote from: MU82 on September 15, 2025, 01:31:46 PMHe played well.
And yes, the Steelers, who were saying before the season that they might have the best defense in NFL history (seriously, they were saying that), appear to have overstated their greatness.
Agree to disagree, I guess.
Recognizing QB rating isn't everything, among the 28 NFL starting QBs this weekend so far, Darnold ranked 17th.
On the other hand, he was better than week 1, so that's something.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 15, 2025, 01:44:17 PMJJ w/an ankle. QB controversy on deck!!!
Some might say it's afoot.
Can't wait for Wentz to look like a HOF
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on September 15, 2025, 01:32:16 PMLULZ
Bears haven't played the Packers.
Exactly. I wonder if ESPN likes the Expos to win the World Series.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 15, 2025, 11:40:11 AMBoth are first time head coaches hired by teams with sub-standard talent. IMO it is way too early to determine if they have the ability to be an NFL head coach. Dan Campbell went 0-11-1 in his first 12 games.
This is objectively false, as Caleb Williams is in the best position in NFL History for a
rookie QB second-year QB on his 3rd playcaller
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 15, 2025, 03:02:12 PMThis is objectively false, as Caleb Williams is in the best position in NFL History for a rookie QB second-year QB on his 3rd playcaller
The real problem is a supposedly high-end defensive coordinator whose group has given up 73 points in its last five quarters.
And only four teams are spending more on defense this year than the Bears.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 15, 2025, 03:21:04 PMThe real problem is a supposedly high-end defensive coordinator whose group has given up 73 points in its last five quarters.
And only four teams are spending more on defense this year than the Bears.
If only there was a person on staff responsible for such decisions, his process and methods would be highly scrutinized and he would definitely not be given an extension.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 15, 2025, 01:44:17 PMJJ w/an ankle. QB controversy on deck!!!
It doesn't matter who is playing behind that o-line right now.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on September 15, 2025, 03:39:47 PMIt doesn't matter who is playing behind that o-line right now.
If I were the GM I would have made two priority free agent signings and spent a first rounder on the OL
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 15, 2025, 03:36:58 PMIf only there was a person on staff responsible for such decisions, his process and methods would be highly scrutinized and he would definitely not be given an extension.
If things don't improve, I have a suspicion that Poles will take the fall (rightfully) and then the Bears will have a GM who didn't pick his own HC. The cycle will continue.
Doesn't seem like it's really Monday until Wags posts that he saw some good things from Caleb.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 15, 2025, 03:21:04 PMThe real problem is a supposedly high-end defensive coordinator whose group has given up 73 points in its last five quarters.
And only four teams are spending more on defense this year than the Bears.
Exactly. That was a pathetic defensive performance. Goff had enough time to read War and Peace every time he dropped back. Totally inexcusable.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 15, 2025, 06:42:11 PMExactly. That was a pathetic defensive performance. Goff had enough time to read War and Peace every time he dropped back. Totally inexcusable.
It's very excusable, the excuse being that the Bears don't have many good defensive players.
Quote from: MU82 on September 15, 2025, 06:54:38 PMIt's very excusable, the excuse being that the Bears don't have many good defensive players.
The effort and tenacity weren't there. And if their entire roster sucks, get rid of Poles immediately.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 15, 2025, 05:07:52 PMIf things don't improve, I have a suspicion that Poles will take the fall (rightfully) and then the Bears will have a GM who didn't pick his own HC. The cycle will continue.
It's obviously very early, but selecting a tight end #10 overall is looking more perplexing than on draft night. Especially when that tight end's name isn't Tyler Warren.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 15, 2025, 07:32:59 PMIt's obviously very early, but selecting a tight end #10 overall is looking more perplexing than on draft night. Especially when that tight end's name isn't Tyler Warren.
He'll be really good in Bears weather
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 15, 2025, 06:59:45 PMThe effort and tenacity weren't there.
Sounds like a coaching problem.
Oh well, the Ben Johnson Era had such promise.
Quote from: MU82 on September 15, 2025, 07:40:18 PMOh well, the Ben Johnson Era had such promise.
Funny, nobody ever said "The Ryan Poles era had such promise.".
Quote from: MU82 on September 15, 2025, 07:40:18 PMSounds like a coaching problem.
Oh well, the Ben Johnson Era had such promise.
I've advocated starting over for about a decade.
Reeko loves Poles
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 15, 2025, 07:37:53 PMHe'll be really good in Bears weather
Good point. He's from Idaho, where it's, always bear weather.
Quote from: Jay Bee on September 15, 2025, 07:52:33 PMReeko loves Poles
Glad to see the homophobic comments back. Maybe pray for yourself
Looking like a sophomore slump for Stroud on the way with a much tougher schedule than last year.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 15, 2025, 08:20:42 PMLooking like a sophomore slump for Stroud on the way with a much tougher schedule than last year.
I think his sophomore slump was last year.
Oh yikes it's his third season already. I don't know why I was thinking he was a rookie last year. Still not looking great.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 15, 2025, 08:30:04 PMOh yikes it's his third season already. I don't know why I was thinking he was a rookie last year. Still not looking great.
Moves the team 0 yards after a blocked punt. Woof
Should Chubbs have taken a knee on the 1-yard line to run more time off the clock?
Quote from: forgetful on September 15, 2025, 09:04:50 PMShould Chubbs have taken a knee on the 1-yard line to run more time off the clock?
100%. There's no valor in winning by more than the 2 pts you were virtually guaranteed
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 15, 2025, 08:30:04 PMOh yikes it's his third season already. I don't know why I was thinking he was a rookie last year. Still not looking great.
His line is awful. As bad as the Bengals.
Quote from: forgetful on September 15, 2025, 09:04:50 PMShould Chubbs have taken a knee on the 1-yard line to run more time off the clock?
Tampa had all 3 timeouts and the two-minute warning. So that kills maybe 15 seconds, at the risk of allowing them to win with a FG instead of needing a touchdown.
I'm not sure that's a good tradeoff.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 16, 2025, 07:09:38 AMTampa had all 3 timeouts and the two-minute warning. So that kills maybe 15 seconds, at the risk of allowing them to win with a FG instead of needing a touchdown.
I'm not sure that's a good tradeoff.
I agree. Furthermore the defense forced a 4th and 10...only to let Mayfield run for 15 when an LB just let him run right by him.
BTW, I know he's no super-star, but the Browns pulling the plug on him after an injury-riddled down year was really a poor choice. Especially for the likes of Watson.
Seems like the Vikings are rightly just giving JJ time for his manhood to recover
https://x.com/fballanalysisyt/status/1967755739637915965?s=46
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 15, 2025, 07:55:56 PMGlad to see the homophobic comments back. Maybe pray for yourself
It's what good christians do
Quote from: The Sultan on September 16, 2025, 07:51:20 AMI agree. Furthermore the defense forced a 4th and 10...only to let Mayfield run for 15 when an LB just let him run right by him.
BTW, I know he's no super-star, but the Browns pulling the plug on him after an injury-riddled down year was really a poor choice. Especially for the likes of Watson.
I was in a text chain with a couple of my Panther-fan friends and they were bemoaning the success of Mayfield and Darnold since the Panthers dumped them.
To which I replied: They are finally having success BECAUSE they got away from the Panthers.
The Browns dumping Mayfield is one of the three best things to happen to him since he entered the NFL. The other two being the Panthers dumping him and him signing with Tampa.
Oh I agree its been great for him. It's just another example of why bad organizations are bad organizations.
Coach Ben displeased with practice habits.
Quote from: tower912 on September 17, 2025, 03:40:21 PMCoach Ben displeased with practice habits.
Did he not notice this earlier?
Quote from: tower912 on September 17, 2025, 03:40:21 PMCoach Ben displeased with practice habits.
If only there was something he could do about it.
Quote from: tower912 on September 17, 2025, 03:40:21 PMCoach Ben displeased with practice habits.
Who's the coach of that team? Hasn't he been with them at practice for 2 months now?
I still haven't watched any football on TV. Did the Bears quit on him?
Quote from: tower912 on September 17, 2025, 03:49:58 PMI still haven't watched any football on TV. Did the Bears quit on him?
They look sloppy and out of shape.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 17, 2025, 03:49:09 PMIf only there was something he could do about it.
Looks like he's at the "alert the media" stage of frustration. Things are not going well.
Remember, this is the guy who turned down the Commanders only to join Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles a year later. I question his strategic thinking.
Counterpoint, it's two games in when the prior seasons had very little discipline or consequences, and the first two games were against teams who lost a collective 5 games last year.
Far be it from me to claim he will be successful but Andy Reid's first season taking over the 3-13 eagles with a newly drafted Donovan Mcnabb was...5-11.
Nick Sirriani started 2-5, kyle shanahan's first two seasons a combined ten wins.
R E L A X (but also panic because what fun is trusting any process)
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 17, 2025, 05:38:05 PMCounterpoint, it's two games in when the prior seasons had very little discipline or consequences, and the first two games were against teams who lost a collective 5 games last year.
Far be it from me to claim he will be successful but Andy Reid's first season taking over the 3-13 eagles with a newly drafted Donovan Mcnabb was...5-11.
Nick Sirriani started 2-5, kyle shanahan's first two seasons a combined ten wins.
R E L A X (but also panic because what fun is trusting any process)
No doubt. But, Ben has a large hill to climb. This organization is a joke, filled with incompetence at the top.
Quote from: RJax55 on September 17, 2025, 05:42:12 PMNo doubt. But, Ben has a large hill to climb. This organization is a joke, filled with incompetence at the top.
Hopefully that statement is "was" (besides Kevin Warren). But it's their burden of proof
I, for one, am glad to hear things from a coach that isn't rainbows/coachspeak
Oh, I like "honesty," too. My issue is that he and his 20+ assistants have had 2 straight months to help their players develop good practice habits.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 17, 2025, 05:38:05 PMCounterpoint, it's two games in when the prior seasons had very little discipline or consequences, and the first two games were against teams who lost a collective 5 games last year.
Far be it from me to claim he will be successful but Andy Reid's first season taking over the 3-13 eagles with a newly drafted Donovan Mcnabb was...5-11.
Nick Sirriani started 2-5, kyle shanahan's first two seasons a combined ten wins.
R E L A X (but also panic because what fun is trusting any process)
I think Johnson definitely can still be a success. I just think they don't look all that prepared coming into the season. Maybe the learning process is longer than I think. Maybe they just need to see some things on tape versus real opponents.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 17, 2025, 05:38:05 PMCounterpoint, it's two games in when the prior seasons had very little discipline or consequences, and the first two games were against teams who lost a collective 5 games last year.
Far be it from me to claim he will be successful but Andy Reid's first season taking over the 3-13 eagles with a newly drafted Donovan Mcnabb was...5-11.
Nick Sirriani started 2-5, kyle shanahan's first two seasons a combined ten wins.
R E L A X (but also panic because what fun is trusting any process)
I know this isn't you thinking that Sirriani had done anything expect allow himself to be dragged to a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer of coaches.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 17, 2025, 07:23:06 PMI think Johnson definitely can still be a success. I just think they don't look all that prepared coming into the season. Maybe the learning process is longer than I think. Maybe they just need to see some things on tape versus real opponents.
I absolutely think Johnson can be an outstanding coach. I just don't think it will be a a Warren/Poles led team.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 17, 2025, 07:38:31 PMI know this isn't you thinking that Sirriani had done anything expect allow himself to be dragged to a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer of coaches.
If ben johnson wants to allow himself to get dragged to a Super Bowl title or two, that's his business. I won't fault him
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 17, 2025, 09:06:22 PMIf ben johnson wants to allow himself to get dragged to a Super Bowl title or two, that's his business. I won't fault him
The Mccaskeys believe pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 17, 2025, 05:44:00 PMI, for one, am glad to hear things from a coach that isn't rainbows/coachspeak
That's fine, but it's weird for the guy who has more control over practice habits than anyone in the organization to be bemoaning his team's poor practice habits.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 18, 2025, 09:54:17 AMThat's fine, but it's weird for the guy who has more control over practice habits than anyone in the organization to be bemoaning his team's poor practice habits.
I agree with this, but speaking from experience in the business world, changing culture and organizational habits can take longer than you expect. That said, not sure why he'd go public with that.
Is it surprising that an organization led by Kevin Warren has players that think it's ok to not show up for work every day?
So the NFL scored the end of half as an aborted fumble by Josh Allen. Officials let it go and replay assist did nothing.
🤔
Took Bears players all of two weeks to start complaining about the coaches.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1EENKNXEAAXLYE?format=jpg&name=medium)
Quote from: Pakuni on September 19, 2025, 06:43:43 AMTook Bears players all of two weeks to start complaining about the coaches.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G1EENKNXEAAXLYE?format=jpg&name=medium)
He complained about the last regime too
Nothing to see here
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 19, 2025, 11:33:09 AMHe complained about the last regime too
Nothing to see here
Well, he was right about the last regime.
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 19, 2025, 11:40:48 AMWell, he was right about the last regime.
He had complaints about how the last regime handled his injury status and time off the field.
Guy is an athlete and wants to play.
Team has a resource they want to maximize.
Both are valid
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 18, 2025, 11:10:34 AMIs it surprising that an organization led by Kevin Warren has players that think it's ok to not show up for work every day?
That reminds me of a joke an old MU professor (and Bears fan in Chicago) posted the other day: "Who knew the Bears had so many devout Christians on the team, because a lot of them don't work on the Sabbath."
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on September 19, 2025, 03:33:30 PMThat reminds me of a joke an old MU professor (and Bears fan in Chicago) posted the other day: "Who knew the Bears had so many devout Christians on the team, because a lot of them don't work on the Sabbath."
LOL.
That might also explain the Badgers on the actual Sabbath (sundown Friday to sundown Saturday)
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 19, 2025, 05:14:04 PMLOL.
That might also explain the Badgers on the actual Sabbath (sundown Friday to sundown Saturday)
There are no Christians in Madison though.
When the tornadoes swept through Chicago a few years ago, emergency managers attempted to have civilians shelter at Soldier Field. They knew there wouldn't be a touch down there.
Jordan Morgan absolutely killing the Packers today.
Wow.
LaFleur masterclass
Pretty pathetic performance today by the offense
Skol!!!
Can stop all the unnatural carnal knowledgeing Super Bowl bullcrap hype now
That one is on Love.
Quote from: cheebs09 on September 21, 2025, 03:07:27 PMThat one is on Love.
Typical LaFleur team. Dumb penalties, dumb mistakes. That's why this team isn't winning a Super Bowl. Head coach is a clown
I really want those last 3 hours of my life back.
Ultimate choke job. Everyone bears fault here.
Coaches most of all. MLF was brutal and Bisacia was at his normal expected incompetence.
Quote from: Jockey on September 21, 2025, 03:11:17 PMUltimate choke job. Everyone bears fault here.
Coaches most of all. MLF was brutal and Bisacia was at his normal expected incompetence.
Not ready to play. Special teams garbage, procedural penalties. Classic LaFleur.
Wasn't easy, but the Rams sure found a unique way to lose.
I heard Rich Bisaccia is glad Kirk is dead
Little Flower's teams sure crap the bed at crunch time.
Holy crap!! Da Bears.
Ankle injury for Lamb could be interesting going into next week.
Do you think Tom Brady is a good analyst?
A) No
B) No
C) No
D) No
E) No
Maybe he should do lectures on String Theory?
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 21, 2025, 05:32:21 PMDo you think Tom Brady is a good analyst?
A) No
B) No
C) No
D) No
E) No
Maybe he should do lectures on String Theory?
He's great
I guess Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams aren't the worst ever at their jobs, after all.
Quote from: MU82 on September 21, 2025, 06:34:24 PMI guess Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams aren't the worst ever at their jobs, after all.
Thanks to Matt Eberflus.
Packers looked like Charlie near the end.
Quote from: MU82 on September 21, 2025, 06:34:24 PMI guess Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams aren't the worst ever at their jobs, after all.
Caleb had all day to throw the ball and he was accurate for the most part. I thought this was one of the games the Bears could win. I'm not sure they should be acting like they won the superbowl, against a crappy team, but I'll give them an hour or so to celebrate.
Yesss!! Here we go Brownies!
I'm ok not seeing this Chiefs team in primetime or the late afternoon window any more.
Quote from: Dish on September 21, 2025, 08:45:30 PMI'm ok not seeing this Chiefs team in primetime or the late afternoon window any more.
Agree. Amazing that a team with Patrick Mahomes is so boring.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 21, 2025, 07:02:59 PMCaleb had all day to throw the ball and he was accurate for the most part. I thought this was one of the games the Bears could win. I'm not sure they should be acting like they won the superbowl, against a crappy team, but I'll give them an hour or so to celebrate.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDJGRz3VUAEnFJS.jpg)
But change Twitter to Muggsy
Remember when C.J. Stroud was gonna be the next superstar QB?
It was likely all window dressing at that point, but holy crap what an awful sequence from Russel Wilson on their second to last possession.
First and goal from the 4 down 13 with 3 min left
-Thrown out of the end zone, Intentional Grounding back 10 yards
-Tentative QB keep for 2 yards
-Thrown out of the back of the end zone
-Thrown out of the back of the end zone
The game is over if you don't score a TD. Take a damn chance. Just laughably bad and passive QB play under pressure
Quote from: MU82 on September 21, 2025, 09:33:38 PMAgree. Amazing that a team with Patrick Mahomes is so boring.
Harrison Butker should be replaced by his wife
Quote from: JWags85 on September 22, 2025, 02:13:42 AMIt was likely all window dressing at that point, but holy crap what an awful sequence from Russel Wilson on their second to last possession.
First and goal from the 4 down 13 with 3 min left
-Thrown out of the end zone, Intentional Grounding back 10 yards
-Tentative QB keep for 2 yards
-Thrown out of the back of the end zone
-Thrown out of the back of the end zone
The game is over if you don't score a TD. Take a damn chance. Just laughably bad and passive QB play under pressure
I don't need to see Russell Wilson play football any longer. He was bad to end his time in Seattle...bad in Denver...bad in Pittsburgh...and now bad in New York.
And how bad is the Dallas pass defense than they allowed him to light them up?
Quote from: The Sultan on September 22, 2025, 07:37:27 AMI don't need to see Russell Wilson play football any longer. He was bad to end his time in Seattle...bad in Denver...bad in Pittsburgh...and now bad in New York.
And how bad is the Dallas pass defense than they allowed him to light them up?
Bad enough that they're about to make the Packers look like Super Bowl favorites again next weekend.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on September 22, 2025, 07:48:34 AMBad enough that they're about to make the Packers look like Super Bowl favorites again next weekend.
Anyone falling for that trap, deserves Lucy pulling the football away.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 22, 2025, 06:16:19 AMHarrison Butker should be replaced by his wife
Barefoot kicker?
As for the Bears, Williams looked good, not great. The defense was good not great. The offense looked NFL caliber but overall I still think they don't appear to have elite talent on either side of the ball.
It feels like Johnson is making progress and already feels like an upgrade from 'Fluse. <the bar is low for Bears fans>.
Williams looked good against a bottom-5 pass rush.
Dak looked ok against a bottom-5 pass rush.
Montez Sweat on pace for 5.5 sacks this season, which would be the same total as last year. Roughly $4.5 million per sack.
And I hope Ben Johnson can coax the Lions' version of Deandre Swift back, because based on his time in Chicago, the next time he breaks first contact will be the first time.
Quote from: barfolomew on September 22, 2025, 10:38:35 AMWilliams looked good against a bottom-5 pass rush.
Dak looked ok against a bottom-5 pass rush.
Montez Sweat on pace for 5.5 sacks this season, which would be the same total as last year. Roughly $4.5 million per sack.
And I hope Ben Johnson can coax the Lions' version of Deandre Swift back, because based on his time in Chicago, the next time he breaks first contact will be the first time.
The game winning pass dropping injury prone version that they replaced with Monygomery and Gibbs at the first opportunity?
Quote from: barfolomew on September 22, 2025, 10:38:35 AMWilliams looked good against a bottom-5 pass rush.
Dak looked ok against a bottom-5 pass rush.
Montez Sweat on pace for 5.5 sacks this season, which would be the same total as last year. Roughly $4.5 million per sack.
And I hope Ben Johnson can coax the Lions' version of Deandre Swift back, because based on his time in Chicago, the next time he breaks first contact will be the first time.
The Sweat trade and subsequent contract look worse by the week. I was hoping last year was an outlier, but outside the eight weeks after the trade, he has always been an average DL player during his career. He's not a disaster but I'd say a C- or D deal.
oh boy the Mopes are back! Can't even have one day to enjoy a nice comfy victory.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 22, 2025, 12:56:03 PMoh boy the Mopes are back! Can't even have one day to enjoy a nice comfy victory.
Your day was yesterday.
Need to have a "next failure up" mentality.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 22, 2025, 12:56:03 PMoh boy the Mopes are back! Can't even have one day to enjoy a nice comfy victory.
While Poles is spending his time planning the parade, the rest of us have to get back to work.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 22, 2025, 01:07:52 PMWhile Poles is spending his time planning the parade, the rest of us have to get back to work.
This isn't the MLB. It is not against the rules to be happy that your team showed positive results and progress even if they are at the lower end of the division currently.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 22, 2025, 01:34:06 PMThis isn't the MLB. It is not against the rules to be happy that your team showed positive results and progress even if they are at the lower end of the division currently.
NO! How will beating Dallas hurt the Bears in the 2026 draft? Think of the draftniks.
I don't want to blame anyone, but Bosa wouldn't have torn his ACL if he had gone to Kirk's memorial service.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 22, 2025, 01:49:03 PMI don't want to blame anyone, but Bosa wouldn't have torn his ACL if he had gone to Kirk's memorial service.
Kirk reincarnated this week after a young 20s dude's projectile was intercepted earlier. Belief in God solidified.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 22, 2025, 01:34:06 PMThis isn't the MLB. It is not against the rules to be happy that your team showed positive results and progress even if they are at the lower end of the division currently.
Can only speak for myself, but I'm seeing progress as Johnson's fingerprints are starting to show up on the product. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 22, 2025, 12:56:03 PMoh boy the Mopes are back! Can't even have one day to enjoy a nice comfy victory.
Remarkable really. Last week reactionary people were calling for Bagent and bemoaning Williams as a clear bust. Now after his best game as a pro where he was throwing solid balls all game with a YPA over 10 and no sacks...it's just chalked up to bad defense. Not saying he's finally turned the corner and is ready to be an All Pro, but if you can't enjoy yesterday and be very encouraged by the bounce back progress after a bad week 2, I don't know what to say.
Favorite quip I saw yesterday was that Matt Eberflus finally unlocked Williams
Quote from: JWags85 on September 22, 2025, 04:40:48 PMRemarkable really. Last week reactionary people were calling for Bagent and bemoaning Williams as a clear bust. Now after his best game as a pro where he was throwing solid balls all game with a YPA over 10 and no sacks...it's just chalked up to bad defense. Not saying he's finally turned the corner and is ready to be an All Pro, but if you can't enjoy yesterday and be very encouraged by the bounce back progress after a bad week 2, I don't know what to say.
Favorite quip I saw yesterday was that Matt Eberflus finally unlocked Williams
Two things can be/are true here.
Williams looked good.
Dallas has a remarkably bad pass defense (to wit, Russ put up 450 yards on them).
The Raiders might have some offensive line issues.
Ashton Jeanty rushing yards: 144
Ashton Jeanty yards after contact: 145
Quote from: Pakuni on September 22, 2025, 05:02:09 PMThe Raiders might have some offensive line issues.
Ashton Jeanty rushing yards: 144
Ashton Jeanty yards after contact: 145
:o
Quote from: Pakuni on September 22, 2025, 05:02:09 PMThe Raiders might have some offensive line issues.
Ashton Jeanty rushing yards: 144
Ashton Jeanty yards after contact: 145
Drafting a RB early when you have a bad oline is a choice.
Quote from: Pakuni on September 22, 2025, 04:46:10 PMTwo things can be/are true here.
Williams looked good.
Dallas has a remarkably bad pass defense (to wit, Russ put up 450 yards on them).
I think this pairs with my argument though of the first two weeks, Williams didn't look BAD. He made some mistakes and put up fairly mediocre numbers vs two good to great defenses. But then he absolutely torched a bad defense.
Those two things together to me is encouraging. Good players know how to beat the s*** out of the bad ones (usually).
Quote from: JWags85 on September 22, 2025, 04:40:48 PMRemarkable really. Last week reactionary people were calling for Bagent and bemoaning Williams as a clear bust. Now after his best game as a pro where he was throwing solid balls all game with a YPA over 10 and no sacks...it's just chalked up to bad defense. Not saying he's finally turned the corner and is ready to be an All Pro, but if you can't enjoy yesterday and be very encouraged by the bounce back progress after a bad week 2, I don't know what to say.
Sounds like a lot of Marquette fans after (Joplin, Gold, etc) would have a good game in one of our wins.
In other words ... fans being fans.
Lions moved the ball with ease through the Ravens secondary. It's too bad they didn't have a reliable free agent signing on the field.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 22, 2025, 06:05:44 PMI think this pairs with my argument though of the first two weeks, Williams didn't look BAD. He made some mistakes and put up fairly mediocre numbers vs two good to great defenses. But then he absolutely torched a bad defense.
Those two things together to me is encouraging. Good players know how to beat the s*** out of the bad ones (usually).
Exactly. Especially coming off of a rough week, it was nice to see him do what he was supposed to do and really execute. He looked really good through the scripted plays the first two weeks, which made me hope hes progressing, just gotta be properly comfortable. Hoping yesterday was further evidence of that. Also really liked seeing Burden get more involved.
Quote from: MU82 on September 22, 2025, 07:17:13 PMSounds like a lot of Marquette fans after (Joplin, Gold, etc) would have a good game in one of our wins.
In other words ... fans being fans.
To be fair I'd argue GAP applies in the nfc north currently
Good lord Todd Monken what the hell are you doing
Quote from: JWags85 on September 22, 2025, 08:18:04 PMGood lord Todd Monken what the hell are you doing
Not sure, but Monken isn't the superstar who has fumbled in every game this season, including 2 absolute killer giveaways.
Entertaining game, and great win by the Lions. Loved that Dan Campbell played to win.
Quote from: MU82 on September 23, 2025, 01:06:10 AMLoved that Dan Campbell played to win.
Perhaps he made the coordinators.
I know some of it can be contributed to being week 1 and a new coordinator but it's still really impressive what the Packers D did to the Lions after how they've looked the last 2 weeks.
Doesn't look good for Ceedee Lamb to go against the Packers this week.
The Packers jumped them and deserved to win. Full stop.
In Detroit circles, the discussion was about how Mahogany didn't play in the preseason and Ratledge only played one series. Glasgow moving to center and Decker being eased back in after having his shoulder cleaned out. The O-line had zero game reps together prior to the Packer game. It showed. Two games later, 98 and 96 yard drives on the road against a good team. The O-line is showing improvement.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2025, 06:22:53 AMThe Packers jumped them and deserved to win. Full stop.
In Detroit circles, the discussion was about how Mahogany didn't play in the preseason and Ratledge only played one series. Glasgow moving to center and Decker being eased back in after having his shoulder cleaned out. The O-line had zero game reps together prior to the Packer game. It showed. Two games later, 98 and 96 yard drives on the road against a good team. The O-line is showing improvement.
I thought you weren't watching.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 23, 2025, 07:53:19 AMI thought you weren't watching.
I watched the first half last night for my first televised football of the season. Not watching. Still paying attention.
Giants are shutting down the Russell Wilson kitchen
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2025, 12:06:07 PMGiants are shutting down the Russell Wilson kitchen
Mr Unlimited is actually very limited
The Lions have killed two bad defenses and looked bad against one good defense.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2025, 11:44:34 AMI watched the first half last night for my first televised football of the season. Not watching. Still paying attention.
Ah.
From The Athletic:
Quietly, Sam Darnold ranks third in the NFL in yards per pass, sixth in completion percentage and second in success rate. He has the Seahawks offense moving along nicely and seems to be fitting well with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
In Week 1, Kubiak played too conservative and didn't seem to trust Darnold entirely. The last two weeks, the full playbook seemed to be available and Darnold played quite well in both games. Sunday's game was against a bad New Orleans team, though.
Big test in two days - at Arizona on TNF.
For context: 3 games into his Panthers career, Darnold was playing great and Carolina was 3-0. Then McCaffrey got hurt and the season turned to sh!t.
These Seahawks are miles better than those Panthers, but IMHO it's still fair to say, "we'll see."
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 23, 2025, 12:06:07 PMGiants are shutting down the Russell Wilson kitchen
Is he going to the Yankees' bullpen for the playoffs?
Quote from: MU82 on September 23, 2025, 03:04:37 PMFrom The Athletic:
Quietly, Sam Darnold ranks third in the NFL in yards per pass, sixth in completion percentage and second in success rate. He has the Seahawks offense moving along nicely and seems to be fitting well with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
In Week 1, Kubiak played too conservative and didn't seem to trust Darnold entirely. The last two weeks, the full playbook seemed to be available and Darnold played quite well in both games. Sunday's game was against a bad New Orleans team, though.
Big test in two days - at Arizona on TNF.
For context: 3 games into his Panthers career, Darnold was playing great and Carolina was 3-0. Then McCaffrey got hurt and the season turned to sh!t.
These Seahawks are miles better than those Panthers, but IMHO it's still fair to say, "we'll see."
Sure you do not want to un-retire and write for the Seattle Times?
That darn old QB just keeps making plays. I remember when somebody on here suggested that QB's don't really get better when they change teams. Now, with many QB's thought to be busts flourishing in new surroundings, perhaps it is time to revisit that hypothesis. Maybe the position takes time to learn. Maybe scheme and O-line and running game matter. Maybe fit matters. Maybe calling plays that fit your pieces matters.
Quote from: PointWarrior on September 23, 2025, 04:25:03 PMSure you do not want to un-retire and write for the Seattle Times?
They can't afford me.
Related to the Detroit coordinator debate, the Lions struggled against mobile QB's under Glenn. All teams do to an extent, but Detroit made the Justin Fields of the world look good. Glenn did not believe in a QB shadow against mobile QB's.
The Lions brought in a WR/QB this past week to their practice squad. He has played in Baltimore. They let him run the scout team at practice last Wednesday. He had a lot of success. Sheppard and his defensive coaches tweaked their defense to include a shadow on LJ. It started paying off late with 6 players combining for 7 sacks.
TL:DR... new Detroit DC successfully tries wrinkle Glenn never would.
@Tower...
https://x.com/joel9one/status/1970571074569150784?s=46 (https://x.com/joel9one/status/1970571074569150784?s=46)
True. Like MU fans bombarding national beat writers. And so does the Detroit PR department.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2025, 05:57:38 PMRelated to the Detroit coordinator debate, the Lions struggled against mobile QB's under Glenn. All teams do to an extent, but Detroit made the Justin Fields of the world look good. Glenn did not believe in a QB shadow against mobile QB's.
The Lions brought in a WR/QB this past week to their practice squad. He has played in Baltimore. They let him run the scout team at practice last Wednesday. He had a lot of success. Sheppard and his defensive coaches tweaked their defense to include a shadow on LJ. It started paying off late with 6 players combining for 7 sacks.
TL:DR... new Detroit DC successfully tries wrinkle Glenn never would.
Eh. Detroit's defense has been OK. Too early to tell how much of a difference he has made so far.
Quote from: tower912 on September 23, 2025, 08:19:27 PMTrue. Like MU fans bombarding national beat writers. And so does the Detroit PR department.
That's different, that is completely legitimate
Bears valuation $8.9bil
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 24, 2025, 05:09:11 PMBears valuation $8.9bil
Gonna drop a couple billion when the only municipality that wants them is Gurnee
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 24, 2025, 05:13:53 PMGonna drop a couple billion when the only municipality that wants them is Gurnee
I'm sure they could just repurpose those big empty buildings in pleasant prairie that aren't worth much to anyone anymore and annex the town to the state.
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 24, 2025, 05:09:11 PMBears valuation $8.9bil
Average McCaskey liquid net worth: $12,000.00.
Only sensible thing to do is to sell to an ownership group comprised of the Ricketts and Reinsdorfs
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 24, 2025, 06:39:00 PMOnly sensible thing to do is to sell to an ownership group comprised of the Ricketts and Reinsdorfs
The only ownership group that in aggregate might hate paying minorities more than virginia did
It really is something how bad Marvin Harrison Jr is at playing receiver.
Quote from: Dish on September 25, 2025, 08:10:57 PMIt really is something how bad Marvin Harrison Jr is at playing receiver.
https://x.com/GeeScottSr/status/1971381208371302854
Idiotic penalty by Walker costs Seattle 3 points in a close, defensive game. Ugh.
Quote from: Dish on September 25, 2025, 08:10:57 PMIt really is something how bad Marvin Harrison Jr is at playing receiver.
I'm still think he'd be good if he had a QB that knew how to play QB
Quote from: BM1090 on September 25, 2025, 10:22:10 PMI'm still think he'd be good if he had a QB that knew how to play QB
or if his qb was normal sized.
Darnold played superbly again. The Seahawks went conservative after they got their lead and it almost cost them, but thankfully Darnold and Smith-Ojigba put them in position for the winning kick.
It sucks to have to play on Thursday, though it is nice when you win on Thursday. You then get 10 days off to heal before you play again.
The Seahawks are a solid team. Not great by any means, but solid on both sides of the ball.
Quote from: MU82 on September 26, 2025, 10:52:22 AMIt sucks to have to play on Thursday, though it is nice when you win on Thursday. You then get 10 days off to heal before you play again.
Or ten days to read about how great you are, slow momentum, and lose to one of the sh*ttiest franchises around.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 26, 2025, 01:06:15 PMOr ten days to read about how great you are, slow momentum, and lose to one of the sh*ttiest franchises around.
Hey, the Browns were powerhouses when Otto Graham was slinging the pigskin!
Well at least the Packers no longer have the most embarrassing loss of the season.
Jaire out for his 3rd straight game.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 28, 2025, 03:28:28 PMJaire out for his 3rd straight game.
Thinking a lot of GMs saw this coming and that's why the Packers weren't able to get anything for him.
The Bears are who we thought they were.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 04:34:03 PMThe Bears are who we thought they were.
Excellent analysis Tony
Would you rather have Daniel Carlson or Anders Carlson? Daniel Carlson is the fifth most accurate kicker of all time but has never been the best player on his team.
Wouldn't have happened to the superior Carlson
Not sure why the raiders were content to settle for a mid 50s field goal with plenty of time outs and too much time left.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 28, 2025, 06:27:28 PMNot sure why the raiders were content to settle for a mid 50s field goal with plenty of time outs and too much time left.
I just said the same thing. Such strange play calling.
Muggsy overreacting to a small sample size? Couldn't happen.
I'm not convinced that the Vikings are better than the Bears at this point. They probably are, but I'm not sure. GB/DET are definitely better than the other two.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 06:29:25 PMMuggsy overreacting to a small sample size? Couldn't happen.
Diminutive, not small.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 06:29:25 PMMuggsy overreacting to a small sample size? Couldn't happen.
You're impressed they beat the Raiders??
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 06:59:58 PMYou're impressed they beat the Raiders??
Impressed? No. But this is a team that you thought would win 4 games and said might be the worst in the league after the 0-2 start. They are 2-2 now and nowhere near the worst team in the NFL. I'm not even sure they are the worst team in the division.
Bottom line is you say a lot of shi!t that's an overreaction and you're going to get crap for it. Other than the political stuff, it's all in good fun.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 06:29:25 PMMuggsy overreacting to a small sample size? Couldn't happen.
He thought it was over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 28, 2025, 06:27:28 PMNot sure why the raiders were content to settle for a mid 50s field goal with plenty of time outs and too much time left.
Ridiculous decision. I was lecturing Pete Carroll as it was taking place.
Nonetheless, nice road win for the Bears.
Also, falling from the ranks of the unbeaten: Colts, Niners, Bucs, Chargers.
Bills and Eagles stand alone.
Quote from: MU82 on September 28, 2025, 07:15:32 PMRidiculous decision. I was lecturing Pete Carroll as it was taking place.
Nonetheless, nice road win for the Bears.
Also, falling from the ranks of the unbeaten: Colts, Niners, Bucs, Chargers.
Bills and Eagles stand alone.
Why exactly is Pete Carroll coaching?
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 07:18:40 PMWhy exactly is Pete Carroll coaching?
The Raiders hired him
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 07:06:37 PMImpressed? No. But this is a team that you thought would win 4 games and said might be the worst in the league after the 0-2 start. They are 2-2 now and nowhere near the worst team in the NFL. I'm not even sure they are the worst team in the division.
Bottom line is you say a lot of shi!t that's an overreaction and you're going to get crap for it. Other than the political stuff, it's all in good fun.
They could win 5 or 6 I suppose.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 07:18:40 PMWhy exactly is Pete Carroll coaching?
Wanted to spread his 9/11 conspiracies to another franchise.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 28, 2025, 07:26:21 PMThe Raiders hired him
Social security retirement age about to go up
Death, taxes, Jordan Morgan ruining a drive.
Nice job of Cris Collinsworth explaining that offensive lines are not that important. :o
Quote from: WhiteTrash on September 28, 2025, 07:52:45 PMNice job of Cris Collinsworth explaining that offensive lines are not that important. :o
The play before he claimed that the Cowboys may not have gone for it because of a rookie right guard.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 28, 2025, 07:54:48 PMThe play before he claimed that the Cowboys may not have gone for it because of a rookie right guard.
Ahhh, the art of the color commentator. :(
Rodgers would get a 12 men and it was an auto shot at the end zone. Love does it and he throws it 5 yards down field.
Quote from: wadesworld on September 28, 2025, 08:03:15 PMRodgers would get a 12 men and it was an auto shot at the end zone. Love does it and he throws it 5 yards down field.
He was about to get hit.
Two weeks is plenty of time to find a ST coordinator
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 28, 2025, 08:09:40 PMTwo weeks is plenty of time to find a ST coordinator
Or to give Bisaccia an extension.
He's got pictures.
I'm convinced Jerry told them under no circumstances can Micah get a sack tonight. Cowboys aren't even trying to convert on third down.
Packers remain one of the dumbest good teams. I for one am excited to see how they ruin their season
Micah makes a lot of plays standing on the sideline ::)
Quote from: Jockey on September 28, 2025, 08:34:08 PMMicah makes a lot of plays standing on the sideline ::)
Well he was held by two different players on the Pickens throw
Too many dumb penalties.
Special teams blunder, no pass rush, drive killing penalties.
LaFleur masterclass
Now's a good time to establish the run
Great job to all involved
This is why LaFluer will be gone at the end of the year.
The Green Bay coach does not look pleased.
LaFleur sucks
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 06:29:25 PMMuggsy overreacting to a small sample size? Couldn't happen.
Small sample size was his nickname in college
LaFleur is definitely a problem.
You too can get big plays down the field if both tackles can commit blatant holds
https://x.com/pff/status/1972476388600164771?s=46
I watch plenty of football and I have no reasonable explanation for why the Packers aren't up by at least double digits. That 2nd quarter was stupid all around for them.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 28, 2025, 08:54:26 PMSmall sample size was his nickname in college
I'm exactly the same height as Beethoven and Mozart were.
Quote from: Dish on September 28, 2025, 08:58:03 PMI watch plenty of football and I have no reasonable explanation for why the Packers aren't up by at least double digits. That 2nd quarter was stupid all around for them.
Odd play calling, bad penalties and a killer turnover. This team is as soft as the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 28, 2025, 09:03:28 PMOdd play calling, bad penalties and a killer turnover. This team is as soft as the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
I'm not hopeful Packers fans won't embarrass the nation like American fans at the Ryder Cup
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 28, 2025, 09:05:03 PMI'm not hopeful Packers fans won't embarrass the nation like American fans at the Ryder Cup
From your lips to God's ears.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 28, 2025, 08:55:50 PMYou too can get big plays down the field if both tackles can commit blatant holds
https://x.com/pff/status/1972476388600164771?s=46
Missed holding calls in football?
$77 million for Aaron Banks to watch football is great. A first round pick on Jordan Morgan is even better. We'll see about a second for Anthony Belton, but I have doubts.
Packers thought they were going to be taking the Eagles' blueprint and getting big and dominate the line of scrimmage. Instead they're giving Josh Jacobs the worst season of his career.
Bad Bunny halftime show at the Super Bowl will be great just to see white people mad
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 09:02:06 PMI'm exactly the same height as Beethoven and Mozart were.
6 feet, under? We knew that
If that is a penalty, then you can call that on every single play.
That's a rule but it hasn't been called on a tush push once?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 28, 2025, 09:14:45 PMBad Bunny halftime show at the Super Bowl will be great just to see white people mad
I can't wait to try to explain who he is to my mid 70 parents.
Quote from: Dish on September 28, 2025, 09:28:31 PMI can't wait to try to explain who he is to my mid 70 parents.
How about a mid-50s Scooper?
Quote from: Dish on September 28, 2025, 09:28:31 PMI can't wait to try to explain who he is to my mid 70 parents.
He's woke, don't bother trying
Quote from: The Sultan on September 28, 2025, 09:29:17 PMHow about a mid-50s Scooper?
im in my late 30s and I only know him from Happy Gilmore 2.
So many holds on Parsons. None called.
If the Packers are up 14-0 instead of 13-2, are they taking their last timeout with 43 seconds left in the half trying to get the ball back? Feels like the play was directly a 3 point swing, but indirectly a 10 point swing.
Quote from: forgetful on September 28, 2025, 09:33:57 PMSo many holds on Parsons. None called.
On the follow up play, 87 both held and committed a block in the back.
Bad tackling Packers back!
Hobbs does not seem to be having a good game.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 28, 2025, 09:39:34 PMBad tackling Packers back!
Without Micah, it's the same porous defense as it ever was.
No pass rush. Can't stop the run.
Quote from: forgetful on September 28, 2025, 09:33:57 PMSo many holds on Parsons. None called.
Wow uncalled holds against the packers for once, maybe karma eventually does exist
Quote from: The Sultan on September 28, 2025, 09:29:17 PMHow about a mid-50s Scooper?
Beyond the fact that he's probably the biggest Spanish language artist of the last 25 years, he's immensely talented, very self aware and clever, and also legitimately a funny guy. He's fantastic live, but even more indicative for the show, to me, is all the visual and accompanying media pieces to his last few albums have been awesome.
He's also my 3 year old's favorite artist by a mile. Dude will come running from anywhere if he hears Bad Bunny's voice.
All that to say, even if you're not familiar with him or not a reggaeton fan, its gonna be a great show, very fun, and tremendously entertaining. Exactly the kind of artist the halftime show is made for.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 08:51:17 PMThe Green Bay coach does not look pleased.
Only himself to blame
Quote from: wadesworld on September 28, 2025, 08:03:15 PMRodgers would get a 12 men and it was an auto shot at the end zone. Love does it and he throws it 5 yards down field.
Love is like one of three guys that is carrying his water tonight.
Pretty incredible how much more pressure Dallas is getting than Green Bay.
Need the defense to step up now.
This is the first game that the offense has been better than the defense. Need to step up.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 28, 2025, 09:46:17 PMWow uncalled holds against the packers for once, maybe karma eventually does exist
I'll take it.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 28, 2025, 09:48:54 PMBeyond the fact that he's probably the biggest Spanish language artist of the last 25 years, he's immensely talented, very self aware and clever, and also legitimately a funny guy. He's fantastic live, but even more indicative for the show, to me, is all the visual and accompanying media pieces to his last few albums have been awesome.
He's also my 3 year old's favorite artist by a mile. Dude will come running from anywhere if he hears Bad Bunny's voice.
All that to say, even if you're not familiar with him or not a reggaeton fan, its gonna be a great show, very fun, and tremendously entertaining. Exactly the kind of artist the halftime show is made for.
Unfortunately, all white people hate him. ::)
Taylor Swift turned the gig diwn for some reason.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 09:57:10 PMTaylor Swift turned the gig diwn for some reason.
Yeah, she's need that gig
Is it harder to be the Dallas Cowboys QB than anywhere else? I don't get it.
Chris Collinsworth may be both one of the worst, and most annoying announcers in the NFL.
You can't really beat a quick passing game and Dak is playing it really really well.
Also, that's a face mask but Brooks was held for several seconds before that.
Wow, they completely ignored the hold on that play.
That's a tough call.
Cowboys wisely beating the Packers to get a pick around 12 in the draft from them
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 09:57:10 PMTaylor Swift turned the gig diwn for some reason.
Because the NFL doesn't pay.
The Pack needs to be aggressive. The Cowboys give up big plays this years.
The fact that with Love, I lack confidence in this type of situation, is a bit concerning.
Lafleur sucks
Quote from: forgetful on September 28, 2025, 10:14:53 PMThe fact that with Love, I lack confidence in this type of situation, is a bit concerning.
Big throw right there.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 28, 2025, 10:16:44 PMBailed out ass play calling
That 2nd and 8 wide run to JJ was crazy bad
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 10:18:40 PMThat 2nd and 8 wide run to JJ was crazy bad
Gotta make sure his legs still work!
Play for the FG
Definitely a penalty but what a bailout
That was an incredibly stupid penalty.
Cowboys deserve to lose.
Must score a TD here. Defense isn't going to make a stop. Wouldn't be surprise is MLF makes some stupid play calls to get a 3rd and long though.
How do the Packers unnatural carnal knowledge this up
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 28, 2025, 10:25:08 PMHow do the Packers unnatural carnal knowledge this up
Quick pitch pass
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 28, 2025, 10:23:31 PMMust score a TD here. Defense isn't going to make a stop. Wouldn't be surprise is MLF makes some stupid play calls to get a 3rd and long though.
Have one of the best inside runners in the league and insist on tossing it outside.
Seriously what are they doing
This play calling is killing me.
Two Bearslike play calls there.
Love has bailed out MLF all night
Dallas with plenty of time.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 10:16:25 PMBig throw right there.
He did his job. The reason I don't trust him yet in those situations is he has a bit too much Favre in him sometimes.
He played well there, but some of the play calling was nauseating.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 10:28:57 PMDallas with plenty of time.
Agreed. Defense needs to step up now.
Big boy ball from 10 there
That was grounding. Ron Torbert should get shafted
Who was the receiver in the area there?
That's intentional grounding.
Yeah they aren't getting a stop here
Officiating doesn't matter, no impact on the game.
Well at least they went in for a TD with 43 seconds left.
Wow. GB has plenty of time. :)
This secondary is awful when the QB has more than a half second.
Is intentional grounding 10 yards and loss of down?
Beyond pathetic
At least we'll always have the fact that we were crowned SB champions after week 2.
Time to establish the run
I don't understand running there.
Anders would've kicked that longer and straighter.
That would have been good from 65? Wow.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 28, 2025, 10:37:30 PMTime to establish the run
Playcalling is so frustrating. But that kick would have been good from 65.
Can the Packers get one stop?
Love has been damn good this year minus one throw vs. Cleveland
Big Cooper fan but this has not been his day.
That was an incredible play.
Come on Dak you know you want to throw a pick here
Is Nixon aware that you can continue to cover?
There were 3 obvious holds on that play. Parsons was almost tackled.
Huge play by Parsons.
Time to establish the run
Why do the Packers keep letting kickoffs bounce into the end zone?
Oh yeah. Bisaccia.
I guess I'm confused about pass interference.
MLF no idea how to manage this clock
As I said, now's time to establish the run
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 10:39:13 PMI don't understand running there.
Only "running there?"
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 11:02:12 PMI guess I'm confused about pass interference.
Only pass interference?
Now's the time to establish the WR screen
Seriously, a short screen when every play should have been a shot at the end zone?
Does Jerry have herpes?
Wow. That was crazy.
Fire LaFleur
Cue the Ferris Bueller end credit scene
I have no idea what that play calling was about.
Why so casual and playing for a tie? MLF is out of his depth.
Also, couldn't they have taken 3 shots in the end zone before the last play? Certainly two.
Wow. They really managed that well. Bad play calling + bad clock management
Yeah MLF had no idea what he was doing. Worried about leaving time for Dallas? Just go f*cking score.
I'm sure the self-scouting in the bye week will be enlightening and result in meaningful changes.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 28, 2025, 11:11:34 PMI have no idea what that play calling was about.
he's the master of the third and long
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 11:12:03 PMAlso, couldn't they have taken 3 shots in the end zone before the last play? Certainly two.
Nobody can make anyone take shots anymore
The Packers got a kiss..........from their sister. :-\
How much did Jerry have to pay out for every hold they kept in their pocket tonight? Hope the herpes heals soon.
It'll never make sense to me why OT is 10 minutes instead of 15.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on September 28, 2025, 11:15:46 PMNobody can make anyone take shots anymore
Have to think that's a winning shot if this game is in Utah
LaFleur fired yet?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 28, 2025, 11:20:48 PMLaFleur fired yet?
yes but they hired Keegan Bradley. Bryson will be his guy on the sideline that holds him back.
As one who cheers for neither team, I was entertained thoroughly watching that game.
Packers can still establish the run if Matt Lafleur has the courage
Defense is in big trouble if Wyatt's knee injury is serious.
That was the quietest stadium exit of any experience leaving a stadium. Neither fanbase talking to the other.
1. In a crunch time drive, I have zero confidence in LaFleur's play calling and/or Love's decision making.
2. Special teams are truely "special" again. Packers need to shake something up.
3. Super Bowl? Let's hope they make the playoffs.
4. People may pay attention to Brewers once again.
I will defend one call that he made in the red zone. If the block was made on Diggs, Golden likely waltzes into the end-zone on that screen. They had two guys out there defending three. But Doubs whiffed or just didn't realize the RPO.
Quote from: PointWarrior on September 29, 2025, 08:21:17 AMThat was the quietest stadium exit of any experience leaving a stadium. Neither fanbase talking to the other.
1. In a crunch time drive, I have zero confidence in LaFleur's play calling and/or Love's decision making.
2. Special teams are truely "special" again. Packers need to shake something up.
3. Super Bowl? Let's hope they make the playoffs.
4. People may pay attention to Brewers once again.
I'll disagree on the Jordan Love part. He constantly stepped up in the second half and made plays. That being said, this Dallas defense made Russ look 25 again so who knows if Jordan is closer to what he looked like against CLE or DAL.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on September 29, 2025, 08:41:29 AMI'll disagree on the Jordan Love part. He constantly stepped up in the second half and made plays. That being said, this Dallas defense made Russ look 25 again so who knows if Jordan is closer to what he looked like against CLE or DAL.
Usually, somewhere in the middle. He had a couple of "gah" passes last night. They really miss Reed. Doubs has taken his game up a level and Golden looks the part but Reed gave them another option out of the slot they haven't quite figured out how to replace.
If Wyatt is out, woo boy. Lot of 2nd and 6 and better for Dallas last night. Did Dallas get behind the chains after the first two drives? Maybe once?
Lot of work to do in the bye week and little confidence this staff figures it out other than crossing their fingers the o-line gets better and Wyatt is fine.
Regardless, I'm firmly in the "I'll believe it when I see it" camp about any Super Bowl aspirations.
Maxx Crosby is worth every damn penny of that huge extension he signed, holy hell. He was an absolute demon yesterday. Not being an apologist for Caleb, but that INT wasn't even his fault, Crosby is just a freak. Watching the replay from the defensive side of the ball, when the throw begins, Crosby was engaged with the lineman moving to Caleb's right, and then as he starts to come forward, Crosby disengaged, moved right and was straight in front, it was wild. Really encouraged that Caleb stood in there and made some throws cause Crosby through the first half was enough for any QB to start seeing ghosts.
A rush end with 3 passes defended in a game is nuts.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 29, 2025, 11:18:54 AMMaxx Crosby is worth every damn penny of that huge extension he signed, holy hell. He was an absolute demon yesterday. Not being an apologist for Caleb, but that INT wasn't even his fault, Crosby is just a freak. Watching the replay from the defensive side of the ball, when the throw begins, Crosby was engaged with the lineman moving to Caleb's right, and then as he starts to come forward, Crosby disengaged, moved right and was straight in front, it was wild. Really encouraged that Caleb stood in there and made some throws cause Crosby through the first half was enough for any QB to start seeing ghosts.
A rush end with 3 passes defended in a game is nuts.
Yeah when I saw the replay of that int I was legit just this gif
(https://media.tenor.com/HGtMkuNr-f8AAAAM/anchorman-im-not-even-mad.gif)
After last night Love has 1000 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT. He is 2nd in QB rating, 3rd in yards, 4th in YPA, and 5th in TDs. He's been close to excellent through four weeks, minus the one terrible INT at Cleveland
Quote from: BM1090 on September 29, 2025, 11:40:52 AMAfter last night Love has 1000 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT. He is 2nd in QB rating, 3rd in yards, 4th in YPA, and 5th in TDs. He's been close to excellent through four weeks, minus the one terrible INT at Cleveland
I was told you have one hour to celebrate a good performance vs Matt eberflus
Quote from: BM1090 on September 29, 2025, 11:40:52 AMAfter last night Love has 1000 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT. He is 2nd in QB rating, 3rd in yards, 4th in YPA, and 5th in TDs. He's been close to excellent through four weeks, minus the one terrible INT at Cleveland
Its the nature of modern QB assessment (hell young offensive skill position player assessment), its insanely what have you done for me lately snap judgements. Pains me to say it, but Love has been very good even with rough spots. The TD throw to Doubs under pressure and backpedaling was filthy.
Same is true for some of the Williams criticism. I saw a tweet yesterday that says 28 TDs to 8 Ints through 21 games is the best ever by a #1 pick. So I went back and looked and his numbers compare REALLY favorably, if not better in some areas, to the starts for Burrow and Luck, much less someone like Trevor Lawrence or the very up and down start for Kyler Murray. His attempts per game, YPA, completion percentage, etc.. are also not WILDLY different, so its not like they were chucking the ball in a way he hasn't.
Do I wish he was more consistent? Absolutely. Do I wish he didn't waste his first year of development under a lame duck inept HC with a terrible OL? Absolutely. But in perspective, his development and production has been above average, making the "lets give Bagent some snaps" commentary from the Lions game even more silly.
Same for Odunze, who is trending towards a 1000+ Yd/12+ TD season (even on a 16 game schedule) when people were calling him a bum with bad hands earlier in the year.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 29, 2025, 12:45:37 PMIts the nature of modern QB assessment (hell young offensive skill position player assessment), its insanely what have you done for me lately snap judgements. Pains me to say it, but Love has been very good even with rough spots. The TD throw to Doubs under pressure and backpedaling was filthy.
Same is true for some of the Williams criticism. I saw a tweet yesterday that says 28 TDs to 8 Ints through 21 games is the best ever by a #1 pick. So I went back and looked and his numbers compare REALLY favorably, if not better in some areas, to the starts for Burrow and Luck, much less someone like Trevor Lawrence or the very up and down start for Kyler Murray. His attempts per game, YPA, completion percentage, etc.. are also not WILDLY different, so its not like they were chucking the ball in a way he hasn't.
Do I wish he was more consistent? Absolutely. Do I wish he didn't waste his first year of development under a lame duck inept HC with a terrible OL? Absolutely. But in perspective, his development and production has been above average, making the "lets give Bagent some snaps" commentary from the Lions game even more silly.
Same for Odunze, who is trending towards a 1000+ Yd/12+ TD season (even on a 16 game schedule) when people were calling him a bum with bad hands earlier in the year.
Going to agree with you on Williams. As long as they find stability within the coaching staff and stick with it, I expect him to be the QB in Chicago for 10-15 years. You can see the talent. It's year two. He'll get more consistent.
It's the Bears so they may find a way to ruin it, but if they don't I think the future is pretty bright there.
Quote from: BM1090 on September 28, 2025, 07:06:37 PMImpressed? No. But this is a team that you thought would win 4 games and said might be the worst in the league after the 0-2 start. They are 2-2 now and nowhere near the worst team in the NFL. I'm not even sure they are the worst team in the division.
Bottom line is you say a lot of shi!t that's an overreaction and you're going to get crap for it.
Muggsy simply is incapable of laughing at himself and admitting that he was wrong. As a result, he richly deserves all of the crap he gets.
Wags, it surprises you that fanz iz stoopid?
I mean, in Charlotte, there were dopes saying Derek Anderson should start over Cam Newton. And that was during the Super Bowl season, when Newton was MVP.
Quote from: MU82 on September 29, 2025, 12:56:15 PMWags, it surprises you that fanz iz stoopid?
I mean, in Charlotte, there were dopes saying Derek Anderson should start over Cam Newton. And that was during the Super Bowl season, when Newton was MVP.
Bagent looks like a QB
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 29, 2025, 01:03:01 PMBagent looks like a QB
I actually got in a discussion with a guy at a bar who said he liked Anderson better than Newton. I couldn't resist asking why, and he said: "Cam is too, um, colorful."
I am not making that up. It was a very brief discussion.
Quote from: JWags85 on September 29, 2025, 12:45:37 PMIts the nature of modern QB assessment (hell young offensive skill position player assessment), its insanely what have you done for me lately snap judgements. Pains me to say it, but Love has been very good even with rough spots. The TD throw to Doubs under pressure and backpedaling was filthy.
Same is true for some of the Williams criticism. I saw a tweet yesterday that says 28 TDs to 8 Ints through 21 games is the best ever by a #1 pick. So I went back and looked and his numbers compare REALLY favorably, if not better in some areas, to the starts for Burrow and Luck, much less someone like Trevor Lawrence or the very up and down start for Kyler Murray. His attempts per game, YPA, completion percentage, etc.. are also not WILDLY different, so its not like they were chucking the ball in a way he hasn't.
Do I wish he was more consistent? Absolutely. Do I wish he didn't waste his first year of development under a lame duck inept HC with a terrible OL? Absolutely. But in perspective, his development and production has been above average, making the "lets give Bagent some snaps" commentary from the Lions game even more silly.
Same for Odunze, who is trending towards a 1000+ Yd/12+ TD season (even on a 16 game schedule) when people were calling him a bum with bad hands earlier in the year.
All I care about this season is progression of Caleb.
Outside of Byards INTs, the whole team looked rough in the first half yesterday. And that includes offensive play calling.
When it counted - 4th quarter, down 5, game on the line - Caleb played like a calm, seasoned pro.
That's what matters.
The blocked kick was nice though.
Quote from: MU82 on September 29, 2025, 01:10:03 PMI actually got in a discussion with a guy at a bar who said he liked Anderson better than Newton. I couldn't resist asking why, and he said: "Cam is too, um, colorful."
I am not making that up. It was a very brief discussion.
Caleb isn't Bears QB material
A GB tie is as good as a loss for Detroit fans.
Quote from: tower912 on September 29, 2025, 01:57:13 PMA GB tie is as good as a loss for Detroit fans.
Since I don't think its a big reach to say the division is between GB and DET, I agree with you.
My favorite story from the NFL weekend was Jags coach Liam Coen going all Will Smith on Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh after the Jags' win.
Days before the game, Saleh had accused Coen of "legally stealing signals." Afterward, Coen confronted Saleh with: "Keep my name out of your mouth." The two then traded more insults, with Saleh reportedly threatening to kill Coen.
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-coach-threatens-jaguars-coach-end-your-life-21073272.php
As if the Niners don't have enough problems, with boatloads of injuries and a turnover-prone QB
Oh, and if Saleh doesn't want signals "stolen," maybe he needs to do a better job of choosing signals that won't be stolen.
Quote from: MU82 on September 29, 2025, 02:57:55 PMMy favorite story from the NFL weekend was Jags coach Liam Coen going all Will Smith on Niners defensive coordinator Robert Saleh after the Jags' win.
Days before the game, Saleh had accused Coen of "legally stealing signals." Afterward, Coen confronted Saleh with: "Keep my name out of your mouth." The two then traded more insults, with Saleh reportedly threatening to kill Coen.
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-coach-threatens-jaguars-coach-end-your-life-21073272.php
As if the Niners don't have enough problems, with boatloads of injuries and a turnover-prone QB
Oh, and if Saleh doesn't want signals "stolen," maybe he needs to do a better job of choosing signals that won't be stolen.
Interesting take. When did Saleh say that?
From his comments on Thursday, Saleh was giving credit to Coen for his ability to decipher signals. It was Coen who took this the wrong way.
Quote from: MU82 on September 29, 2025, 01:10:03 PMI actually got in a discussion with a guy at a bar who said he liked Anderson better than Newton. I couldn't resist asking why, and he said: "Cam is too, um, colorful."
I am not making that up. It was a very brief discussion.
Caleb paints his nails 😡
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 29, 2025, 01:43:29 PMCaleb isn't Bears QB material
Calm and collected leading a team to a road come from behind victory is an insult to the giant ugly patch on the jersey and our memories of her reign.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 29, 2025, 01:43:29 PMCaleb isn't Bears QB material
Who is the greatest QB in Bears history?
Quote from: tower912 on September 29, 2025, 03:54:10 PMWho is the greatest QB in Bears history?
Tyson Bagent if Ben Johnson has the courage to do what's right
Quote from: tower912 on September 29, 2025, 03:54:10 PMWho is the greatest QB in Bears history?
That answer is easy. Jim Miller
Quote from: tower912 on September 29, 2025, 03:54:10 PMWho is the greatest QB in Bears history?
In all seriousness, it's Sid Luckman - who retired in 1950. I think he is the only Bear to primarily play quarterback in the Hall of Fame, unless there is a guy who played mostly elsewhere who I am not remembering.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 29, 2025, 04:05:54 PMIn all seriousness, it's Sid Luckman - who retired in 1950. I think he is the only Bear to primarily play quarterback in the Hall of Fame, unless there is a guy who played mostly elsewhere who I am not remembering.
You are.... Modern day legend Bobby Layne!
Quote from: tower912 on September 29, 2025, 03:54:10 PMWho is the greatest QB in Bears history?
Sid.
In modern NFL? Cutler
Quote from: RJax55 on September 29, 2025, 04:08:09 PMYou are.... Modern day legend Bobby Layne!
LOL, I had no idea he started his career, and played one season, with the Bears.
Quote from: The Sultan on September 29, 2025, 04:14:50 PMLOL, I had no idea he started his career, and played one season, with the Bears.
Layne is the Lions best QB of all-time. Though Goff is making a run. Guess I should throw Stafford in the mix. Unlike the Bears, there's at least a debate.
Quote from: RJax55 on September 29, 2025, 04:21:49 PMLayne is the Lions best QB of all-time. Though Goff is making a run. Guess I should throw Stafford in the mix. Unlike the Bears, there's at least a debate.
Plimpton?
Quote from: RJax55 on September 29, 2025, 04:21:49 PMLayne is the Lions best QB of all-time. Though Goff is making a run. Guess I should throw Stafford in the mix. Unlike the Bears, there's at least a debate.
Stafford is so much better than Goff. Not his fault the lions were helpless when he was there
Quote from: RJax55 on September 29, 2025, 03:13:50 PMInteresting take. When did Saleh say that?
From his comments on Thursday, Saleh was giving credit to Coen for his ability to decipher signals. It was Coen who took this the wrong way.
Backhanded "compliment."
Referring to Saleh's comment about signal stealing ... not Saleh threatening to kill Coen.
Only 4 games in and the STs have either caused or contributed greatly to both non-wins.
Wouldn't it be great to have a HC who realizes that his job involves more than just calling plays?
As a guy who grew up a huge fan of the Csonka-Griese-Bouniconti Dolphins and their classic aqua-and-orange unis, let me be the first to say ...
Blecccch!!!!
Doesn't look like the courts will get him but Tyreek Hill's career ended tonight
Quote from: Uncle Rico on September 29, 2025, 08:37:57 PMDoesn't look like the courts will get him but Tyreek Hill's career ended tonight
Be sensitive. This man's family is going through a terrible ordeal. Think about how much more time he'll spend with them.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 29, 2025, 09:02:06 PMBe sensitive. This man's family is going through a terrible ordeal. Think about how much more time he'll spend with them.
plenty of time for all of his families...
Not great.
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1972853441686118794
Quote from: Pakuni on September 29, 2025, 09:42:06 PMNot great.
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1972853441686118794
2 RB, 0 QB systems don't work well in the NFL.
It's the Bengals so who the hell knows, but they can't keep rolling Browning out there.
Only because it'd be funny to see it, but they should trade a 7th for Jameis.
Detroit is starting the 21 day clock on Alim McNeill's return from IR. I doubt he plays this week against the Bengals. If he holds up, he probably plays against the Chiefs next week.
What he brings is the ability to generate a pass rush from the interior. Paired with Hutchinson on third down should improve the Detroit pass rush. They have been solid this far, thanks to Hutchinson, Muhammad, and aggressive use of their linebackers.
Quote from: tower912 on September 30, 2025, 09:03:27 AMDetroit is starting the 21 day clock on Alim McNeill's return from IR. I doubt he plays this week against the Bengals. If he holds up, he probably plays against the Chiefs next week.
What he brings is the ability to generate a pass rush from the interior. Paired with Hutchinson on third down should improve the Detroit pass rush. They have been solid this far, thanks to Hutchinson, Muhammad, and aggressive use of their linebackers.
The depth on the interior when everyone is healthy is stunning for the Lions.
The racists are out in full force screaming their grievances after the NFL revealed that Bad Bunny would be the Super Bowl halftime performer.
Cancel culture run amok.
Quote from: GB Warrior on September 30, 2025, 11:46:34 AMThe depth on the interior when everyone is healthy is stunning for the Lions.
They can always go to YouTube and watch Ted Nugent sing Jailbait
Quote from: MU82 on October 01, 2025, 11:39:01 AMThe racists are out in full force screaming their grievances after the NFL revealed that Bad Bunny would be the Super Bowl halftime performer.
It's unamerican to allow a foreigner to perform the Super Bowl halftime show.
Guys, please take the pollical crap elsewhere. Let's talk football.
Just did a Google search and discovered the halftime shows were basically a nothing burger until Michael Jackson in 93
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 01:09:45 PMJust did a Google search and discovered the halftime shows were basically a nothing burger until Michael Jackson in 93
New Kids on the Block in '91 was the first big show. They were bigger than anyone at the time. It was somewhat overshadowed by Whitney Houston's national anthem however.
Anyway, Up With People did three Super Bowls between 1976 and 1986. I have no idea who Big Bunny is, but I would much rather watch him than Up With People.
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 01:09:45 PMJust did a Google search and discovered the halftime shows were basically a nothing burger until Michael Jackson in 93
Up with People slander.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 01, 2025, 01:20:41 PMUp with People slander.
Sharks with lasers is the only Super Bowl halftime entertainment I want or gorillas wrestling alligators
Purple Rain in the rain cannot be topped.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 01, 2025, 01:20:41 PMUp with People slander.
I have a former co-worker who performed at the '86 show. He is REALLY involved in the Up With People alumni association. He is exactly the type of guy you would expect to be in Up With People and REALLY involved in the alumni association too.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 01, 2025, 01:24:37 PMI have a former co-worker who performed at the '86 show. He is REALLY involved in the Up With People alumni association. He is exactly the type of guy you would expect to be in Up With People and REALLY involved in the alumni association too.
I knew of someone that dropped out of college to join Up With People but I also saw him passed out against a wall with his braces stuck in the plaster of said wall
Quote from: The Sultan on October 01, 2025, 01:16:38 PMNew Kids on the Block in '91 was the first big show. They were bigger than anyone at the time. It was somewhat overshadowed by Whitney Houston's national anthem however.
Anyway, Up With People did three Super Bowls between 1976 and 1986. I have no idea who Big Bunny is, but I would much rather watch him than Up With People.
Seriously, check out Bad Bunny. He's good!
Quote from: Pakuni on October 01, 2025, 01:01:09 PMIt's unamerican to allow a foreigner to perform the Super Bowl halftime show.
Also, why the band Foreigner has not played the halftime show. Although, somehow they snuck by and did the National Anthem in 2014.
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 01:09:45 PMJust did a Google search and discovered the halftime shows were basically a nothing burger until Michael Jackson in 93
and that's because in 1992 "In Living Color" did a live halftime special (Men On Football) that drew a reported 20 million viewers. So the next year we got MJ and the rest is history. Even the NFL acknowledges that was a game changer: https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/game-changers-73
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3bInFNIWBg&t=135s
I could do without a 45 minute break in the football game, personally.
Quote from: wadesworld on October 01, 2025, 02:01:02 PMI could do without a 45 minute break in the football game, personally.
Of course. But that ship sailed a long time ago.
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 01:24:25 PMPurple Rain in the rain cannot be topped.
I saw a video about it once and he was wearing some shoes with heels and the stage was crazy slippery, but he still wanted to do it that way.
Quote from: cheebs09 on October 01, 2025, 02:29:28 PMI saw a video about it once and he was wearing some shoes with heels and the stage was crazy slippery, but he still wanted to do it that way.
He was one of the all-time greats. Arguably the most talented ever in music. (
no offense to the Vanilla Ice fans)
Quote from: wadesworld on October 01, 2025, 02:01:02 PMI could do without a 45 minute break in the football game, personally.
That's about how long it takes the old guys getting mad at the current halftime show to piss due to their enlarged prostate. It's a very calculated methodology
So, 4 weeks in, who will be actually playing football around the Bad Bunny concert?
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 03:01:40 PMSo, 4 weeks in, who will be actually playing football around the Bad Bunny concert?
Not the Packers.
Eagles and Bills.
Shadeur continues to show why nobody wanted him. Teams that were utterly in need of a QB said No, thanks".
The Browns continue to show why they are a loser organization.
Eh, a fifth round pick for Sanders is pretty low risk. Cutting him isn't that big of a loss if that what it came to.
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 03:01:40 PMSo, 4 weeks in, who will be actually playing football around the Bad Bunny concert?
At this moment, Eagles and Bills. I don't think that will be true by the new year. Who will pass them? No clue
Immature response, but Gabriel is going to be terrible
Quote from: The Sultan on October 01, 2025, 03:17:53 PMEh, a fifth round pick for Sanders is pretty low risk. Cutting him isn't that big of a loss if that what it came to.
True. It would be no loss at all.
Quote from: tower912 on October 01, 2025, 03:01:40 PMSo, 4 weeks in, who will be actually playing football around the Bad Bunny concert?
Wouldn't know, boycotting from here on out
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 01, 2025, 04:09:57 PMWouldn't know, boycotting from here on out
The league won't have anyone left to watch with all the woke they keep ramming down our throats
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 01, 2025, 04:09:57 PMWouldn't know, boycotting from here on out
This woke crapola is why absolutely nobody watches the NFL anymore, especially the Super Bowl.
Go in the bag for the Chiefs. Arrange to have the big wedding at halftime with Bad Bunny singing and performing the ceremony.
This is a pretty interesting read about the Packers and special teams. I don't full absolve Rich Bisaccia but the Packers organization is a decade into basically ignoring this component
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/analysis/71913/green-bay-packers-special-teams-returners-analysis
It's wild, considering one of their Super Bowl victories was cemented by having one of the best special teams in history
Yep. Shawn Slocum, Ron Zook, Maurice Drayton, etc. The common problem is that the Packers are a very young team who trots out these guys for special teams like it isn't that big of a deal.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 02, 2025, 11:02:09 AMYep. Shawn Slocum, Ron Zook, Maurice Drayton, etc. The common problem is that the Packers are a very young team who trots out these guys for special teams like it isn't that big of a deal.
What's crazy is that we all knew Dayton would cost a game down the stretch, it was a matter of how. Similar vibes this year but it's week 5
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 02, 2025, 06:46:45 PMWhat's crazy is that we all knew Dayton would cost a game down the stretch, it was a matter of how. Similar vibes this year but it's week 5
That's why Marquette was dumb to schedule a home and home
Trying to galaxy brain this so our special teams aren't complete ass. So if holding on a punt return is 10 yards from the spot of the foul...wouldn't it be almost no risk and a huge benefit to hold the gunners immediately? Open up the return and the penalty would be 10 yards from the line of scrimmage since that's where the hold occurs.
Rams worked REAL hard to lose that game.
"The play selection was very poor. I'm sick right now because I put our players in a sh!tty spot, and I've gotta live with that." - Sean McVay on running Williams into the middle of the line on the final play of the game.
Quote from: wadesworld on October 02, 2025, 10:19:27 PMTrying to galaxy brain this so our special teams aren't complete ass. So if holding on a punt return is 10 yards from the spot of the foul...wouldn't it be almost no risk and a huge benefit to hold the gunners immediately? Open up the return and the penalty would be 10 yards from the line of scrimmage since that's where the hold occurs.
It's 10 yards from the end of the play or from where the holding occurred, whatever is further back.
Mark Sanchez stabbed this morning in Indianapolis.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/04/sports/ex-jets-qb-mark-sanchez-stabbed-in-indianapolis-hospitalized/
Quote from: muwarrior69 on October 04, 2025, 01:39:13 PMMark Sanchez stabbed this morning in Indianapolis.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/04/sports/ex-jets-qb-mark-sanchez-stabbed-in-indianapolis-hospitalized/
https://x.com/angelaganote/status/1974541397433733391?t=GyXMxsX_k8qHareKwN7k-A&s=19
Quote from: muwarrior69 on October 04, 2025, 01:39:13 PMMark Sanchez stabbed this morning in Indianapolis.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/04/sports/ex-jets-qb-mark-sanchez-stabbed-in-indianapolis-hospitalized/
Based on police reports it appears he FAFO'd.
South Bend finally gets its revenge on Sanchez
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 04, 2025, 08:16:00 PMSouth Bend finally gets its revenge on Sanchez
Is it bad my first thought went to a guy making "Butt Fumble" jokes set this off?
Raiders wipe out the Colts kicker. Only fair thing is for the Colts to wipe out the Raiders punter. No one's safe in Indy this weekend.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on October 04, 2025, 01:39:13 PMMark Sanchez stabbed this morning in Indianapolis.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/04/sports/ex-jets-qb-mark-sanchez-stabbed-in-indianapolis-hospitalized/
Racist Dan Dakich immediately blamed fatherless black males.
The Ravens have fired John Harbaugh.
Quote from: Dish on October 05, 2025, 01:20:39 PMThe Ravens have fired John Harbaugh.
City of Baltimore deserves better than John Harbaugh. He's a bootlicking coward.
Quote from: Dish on October 05, 2025, 01:20:39 PMThe Ravens have fired John Harbaugh.
Lions hangover. Lasting longer than normal.
One half of this Ravens game should be enough to reopen the collusion case vs the owners
Quote from: Dish on October 05, 2025, 01:20:39 PMThe Ravens have fired John Harbaugh.
Is this the new thing to just state as fact someone's been fired when their teams play poorly? You did the same with Franklin yesterday. Someone did the same last year with Daboll.
This is supposed to be funny, clever, what?
Ravens have 3 pro bowlers out. From time to time, injuries to star players matter.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on October 05, 2025, 01:38:12 PMIs this the new thing to just state as fact someone's been fired when their teams play poorly? You did the same with Franklin yesterday. Someone did the same last year with Daboll.
This is supposed to be funny, clever, what?
Are you new here?
I know you're not. If you don't get it, I don't know what to tell ya.
Quote from: tower912 on October 05, 2025, 01:44:03 PMRavens have 3 pro bowlers out. From time to time, injuries to star players matter.
but Jaire is playing today.
Quote from: tower912 on October 05, 2025, 01:44:03 PMRavens have 3 pro bowlers out. From time to time, injuries to star players matter.
Contenders don't lose by 31 points at home to mediocre teams because of a few injuries.
Quote from: tower912 on October 05, 2025, 01:44:03 PMRavens have 3 pro bowlers out. From time to time, injuries to star players matter.
Awww. So they were down to only 5 or 6 pro bowlers?
Hard to not get blown out!
Quote from: The Sultan on October 05, 2025, 02:21:12 PMContenders don't lose by 31 points at home to mediocre teams because of a few injuries.
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Thanks, Denver. Love your work.
Can't wait to see AJ Brown's instagram post this time.
Jake Browning is really a terrible quarterback.
So bad that Campbell is playing field position and defense.
Quote from: tower912 on October 05, 2025, 03:22:42 PMThanks, Denver. Love your work.
I said before last year that I thought Nix would be ROY and the best QB drafted.
Obviously, Daniels was better last year, but I still think Nix could turn out to be the best.
Quote from: Dish on October 05, 2025, 01:58:58 PMAre you new here?
I know you're not. If you don't get it, I don't know what to tell ya.
MUScoop has fired Dish
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on October 05, 2025, 01:38:12 PMIs this the new thing to just state as fact someone's been fired when their teams play poorly? You did the same with Franklin yesterday. Someone did the same last year with Daboll.
This is supposed to be funny, clever, what?
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I can't believe that the Browns weren't more patient with Mayfield. Well, I can I guess...
Quote from: The Sultan on October 05, 2025, 05:54:46 PMI can't believe that the Browns weren't more patient with Mayfield. Well, I can I guess...
When you can upgrade to Deshaun Watson, you have to do it. Jimmy Haslam, baby!
Carolina moved on from both Darnold AND Mayfield.
Quote from: tower912 on October 05, 2025, 06:08:24 PMCarolina moved on from both Darnold AND Mayfield.
As I always say, good Organizations win; bad organizations lose.
Wow. That might have been good from 70 yards.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 05, 2025, 10:26:34 PMWow. That might have been good from 70 yards.
The new Kicking Balls make a big difference.
Quote from: forgetful on October 05, 2025, 10:37:56 PMThe new Kicking Balls make a big difference.
I wouldn't doubt it. That was crazy. It cleared 52 yards at the top of the goal posts. WTF?
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 05, 2025, 10:40:17 PMI wouldn't doubt it. That was crazy. It cleared 52 yards at the top of the goal posts. WTF?
I'm sure it looks that way from your viewing trajectory
Some amazing results today.
No unbeatens left.
Larry Little, Paul Warfield, Jake Scott & Co remain alone in perfection.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 05, 2025, 05:54:46 PMI can't believe that the Browns weren't more patient with Mayfield. Well, I can I guess...
People talk about Josh Allen and others in comps to Favre, but Baker has always had a lot of Favre in his game to me. Roughly the same size, mobile and quick but not a gazelle. Its not always pretty, can be unorthodox, but just a gamer who finds ways to make plays, and absurdly fun to watch.
Also, the dual throwback Seahawks and Bucs jerseys were absolutely glorious. My top two favorite old NFL aesthetics.
Quote from: JWags85 on October 06, 2025, 08:27:42 AMAlso, the dual throwback Seahawks and Bucs jerseys were absolutely glorious. My top two favorite old NFL aesthetics.
I came here to post that that might've been the greatest uniform matchup of all time in the NFL.
Another dope did it ...
Cardinals RB Emari Demercado couldn't possibly have waited 1 more second to start celebrating a long TD run. No, he couldn't. He decided to drop the football as he crossed the goal line. Replays showed that he actually dropped it just before he crossed the line, resulting in a touchback instead of a TD that would have given Arizona a 28-6 fourth-quarter lead. Arizona would go on to lose 22-21 to previously winless Tennessee.
Why? Why do football players keep doing this?
Quote from: MU82 on October 06, 2025, 10:30:57 AMAnother dope did it ...
Cardinals RB Emari Demercado couldn't possibly have waited 1 more second to start celebrating a long TD run. No, he couldn't. He decided to drop the football as he crossed the goal line. Replays showed that he actually dropped it just before he crossed the line, resulting in a touchback instead of a TD that would have given Arizona a 28-6 fourth-quarter lead. Arizona would go on to lose 22-21 to previously winless Tennessee.
Why? Why do football players keep doing this?
So we can get new hit shows on Hulu?
Sadly, it appears it wasn't a fatherless black man that caused Mark Sanchez to get felony charges for assault.
Quote from: MU82 on October 06, 2025, 10:30:57 AMAnother dope did it ...
Cardinals RB Emari Demercado couldn't possibly have waited 1 more second to start celebrating a long TD run. No, he couldn't. He decided to drop the football as he crossed the goal line. Replays showed that he actually dropped it just before he crossed the line, resulting in a touchback instead of a TD that would have given Arizona a 28-6 fourth-quarter lead. Arizona would go on to lose 22-21 to previously winless Tennessee.
Why? Why do football players keep doing this?
Ask the bookmakers.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 05, 2025, 04:37:23 PMJake Browning is really a terrible quarterback.
Have to admit that I've been surprised by this. He showed pretty well in previous starts and has been there forever and is familiar with the personnel and system. Of course I didn't think he was Burrow, but I thought Cincinnati was right to be confident he could keep the ship steady.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 06, 2025, 11:40:44 AMSadly, it appears it wasn't a fatherless black man that caused Mark Sanchez to get felony charges for assault.
Trans though, right?
Quote from: MU82 on October 06, 2025, 12:24:15 PMTrans though, right?
Possibly. Patel hasn't finished writing the text messages yet.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 06, 2025, 12:25:14 PMPossibly. Patel hasn't finished writing the text messages yet.
;D
Quote from: wadesworld on October 06, 2025, 10:14:02 AMI came here to post that that might've been the greatest uniform matchup of all time in the NFL.
the only other contender would be either of those teams against the old school Chargers powder blues and white unis from the early 70s.
Quote from: Jockey on October 05, 2025, 04:44:26 PMI said before last year that I thought Nix would be ROY and the best QB drafted.
Obviously, Daniels was better last year, but I still think Nix could turn out to be the best.
where are all of the experts who declared Nix a bust after his first two games last season?
https://predominantlyorange.com/courtland-sutton-said-what-every-broncos-fan-already-knew-about-bo-nix-01k6v5t836j3
I get the romance about Tampa's uniforms, but the reason they moved on from them is because they had such a terrible history in the dreamcicles, just opening the new stadium, and just wanted a re-brand. They are a fun throwback, but there is no need for that to be full-time.
Quote from: JWags85 on October 06, 2025, 08:27:42 AMPeople talk about Josh Allen and others in comps to Favre, but Baker has always had a lot of Favre in his game to me. Roughly the same size, mobile and quick but not a gazelle. Its not always pretty, can be unorthodox, but just a gamer who finds ways to make plays, and absurdly fun to watch.
Also, the dual throwback Seahawks and Bucs jerseys were absolutely glorious. My top two favorite old NFL aesthetics.
Cleveland and Carolina obviously knew what they were doing when they sent Baker packing.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 06, 2025, 02:30:10 PMI get the romance about Tampa's uniforms, but the reason they moved on from them is because they had such a terrible history in the dreamcicles, just opening the new stadium, and just wanted a re-brand. They are a fun throwback, but there is no need for that to be full-time.
Yea I get it. It's unfortunate cause Bucco Bruce was Gasparilla/Gulf pirate inspiried, the orange was a nod to the citrusy industry, it was thoughtfully done. But the ineptitude of the franchise made that all a joke
It's just interesting living the the TB area and seeing the split in new Bucs items for sale and how much better the "throwback" gear ends up looking. I actually don't mind the flag logo, but overall I think it just feels, as funny as it seems when talking versus a much older logo, dated in that late 90s-early 2000s rebrand era in sports where whimsical and clever/hidden meaning logos were retired for generic aggressive and fierce looking replacements.
It would be nice for a merging of the two like the way the Bucks, Brewers, and others have gotten back to the original color schemes/logos in a blended way. But I'm not sure how to really do it cause it's such a stark difference
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on October 06, 2025, 03:33:25 PMCleveland and Carolina obviously knew what they were doing when they sent Baker packing.
There's no defending anything the Panthers have done since Tepper bought the team. They have been terribly managed from top to bottom.
But I saw every play of every game Mayfield played for the Panthers, and he was not a good QB then. He made foolish decisions, constantly tried forcing passes into tight coverage, had lots of passes batted down at the line, etc.
Now, he had precious little talent around him, and crapola coaching. But the same was true for Darnold, who actually played quite well early on for the Panthers.
As we've seen over and over again with these reclamation project QBs - Mayfield, Darnold, Geno, Jones, etc - sometimes a guy just needs a change - with the right fit and the right coaching.
I always liked Mayfield, so I'm glad for him that he's found what he needed in Tampa. And I'm thrilled about how well Darnold has played so far for Seattle.
Both of them had to get out of Charlotte.
Quote from: MU82 on October 06, 2025, 04:50:36 PMBut I saw every play of every game Mayfield played for the Panthers, and he was not a good QB then. He made foolish decisions, constantly tried forcing passes into tight coverage, had lots of passes batted down at the line, etc.
Now, he had precious little talent around him, and crapola coaching. But the same was true for Darnold, who actually played quite well early on for the Panthers.
Its a bit of revisionist history after watching him once he left mid season, but I'm pretty confident in saying Baker wasn't fully healthy/back to 100% with the Panthers. Joined a new team less than 6 months after shoulder surgery, starting less than 2 months later, I think he was just totally out of sorts physically. I know it wasn't his throwing shoulder, but the way he plays and throws himself around, I can totally buy not feeling totally comfortable with a surgically repaired shoulder leading to playing poorly. Add to that the dysfunction in Carolina and there ya go.
Shocking to see the Chefs get some favorable calls.
Great play call for the TD
;D ;D
That drive was the complete Trevor Lawrence experience. It had everything you could ask for.
Chiefs get the L despite the refs best efforts.
Quote from: Dish on October 06, 2025, 10:12:35 PMThat drive was the complete Trevor Lawrence experience. It had everything you could ask for.
Including him picking his nose on live TV just before the drive.
Quote from: forgetful on October 06, 2025, 10:49:30 PMIncluding him picking his nose on live TV just before the drive.
Trevor Lawrence, scoop poster?
Harrison Butker should spend more time practicing kicking than telling women how to live their lives
Quote from: JWags85 on October 06, 2025, 08:26:13 PMIts a bit of revisionist history after watching him once he left mid season, but I'm pretty confident in saying Baker wasn't fully healthy/back to 100% with the Panthers. Joined a new team less than 6 months after shoulder surgery, starting less than 2 months later, I think he was just totally out of sorts physically. I know it wasn't his throwing shoulder, but the way he plays and throws himself around, I can totally buy not feeling totally comfortable with a surgically repaired shoulder leading to playing poorly. Add to that the dysfunction in Carolina and there ya go.
That's all reasonable.
He needed to get healthy, he needed to get the eff outta Charlotte, and he needed to find a good fit.
Check, check, and check ... and he's probably the MVP through week 5.
Chris Jones decided to sit out the biggest play of the game.
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1975402337687499140
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1975410056901333331
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 06, 2025, 11:40:44 AMSadly, it appears it wasn't a fatherless black man that caused Mark Sanchez to get felony charges for assault.
Sanchez may soon learn a more disturbing meaning to "butt fumble" in the Marion County Jail
https://x.com/AroundTheNFL/status/1975611840920248746
Flacco is 85 years old. But probably still worth a shot to try to save a seemingly doomed season for the Bengals.
Related: Dillon Gabriel was better than I expected. He played at least as well against the Vikings in London as Jaxson Dart did in his debut for the Giants that some were heralding as spectacular. Gabriel definitely played better this past week than Dart did.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 07, 2025, 01:02:12 PMhttps://x.com/AroundTheNFL/status/1975611840920248746
Maybe play him on defense?
Bengals defense was solid this past Sunday.
nm
The continued pants wetting over Bad Bunny might make it the most watched Super Bowl halftime show ever
I think 82 year old Lee Greenwood would be an excellent choice. He's been married five times, the first time to a 17 year old. What's more American than that?
Quote from: The Sultan on October 08, 2025, 11:50:13 AMI think 82 year old Lee Greenwood would be an excellent choice. He's been married five times, the first time to a 17 year old. What's more American than that?
I don't think marrying underage girls is a crime anymore.
Packers get another crack at Joe Flacco.
Quote from: cheebs09 on October 08, 2025, 12:05:03 PMPackers get another crack at Joe Flacco.
If they lose this game...
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 08, 2025, 11:47:43 AMThe continued pants wetting over Bad Bunny might make it the most watched Super Bowl halftime show ever
Will there be subtitles? I only speak American.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 08, 2025, 12:22:44 PMWill there be subtitles? I only speak American.
what about Lee Greenwood? I want Amurican muzik.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 08, 2025, 11:47:43 AMThe continued pants wetting over Bad Bunny might make it the most watched Super Bowl halftime show ever
The halftime show at America's biggest sporting event should highlight American artists like U2 and Paul McCartney.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 08, 2025, 01:00:42 PMThe halftime show at America's biggest sporting event should highlight American artists like U2 and Paul McCartney.
I'm more of a fan of Coldplay, Rihanna, Rolling Stones, The Weeknd, Shakira, The Who
Nugent and Kid Rock would bring the house down.
On another note ...
How poorly must Shedeur be practicing that Stefanski won't even name him QB2 over Bailey Zappe?
Either that, or the Browns are trying to teach him some kind of lesson.
Quote from: MU82 on October 08, 2025, 05:02:54 PMOn another note ...
How poorly must Shedeur be practicing that Stefanski won't even name him QB2 over Bailey Zappe?
Either that, or the Browns are trying to teach him some kind of lesson.
Maybe it's a third option: they don't want to back up a rookie with a rookie who has never been active for an NFL game yet.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on October 08, 2025, 05:25:52 PMMaybe it's a third option: they don't want to back up a rookie with a rookie who has never been active for an NFL game yet.
That's fair.
Quote from: MU82 on October 08, 2025, 04:53:53 PMNugent and Kid Rock would bring the house down.
House of Representatives maybe
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 08, 2025, 12:22:44 PMWill there be subtitles? I only speak American.
you don't have to worry about that now, the Charlie Kirk Memorial Whites Only Halftime Show has been announced:
https://www.americanhalftimeshow.com/
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on October 09, 2025, 12:37:44 PMyou don't have to worry about that now, the Charlie Kirk Memorial Whites Only Halftime Show has been announced:
https://www.americanhalftimeshow.com/
Excellent news for racists
more media lies considering the eleventy quadrillion people who are boycotting over Roger Rabbit or whoever it is performing at halftime of the super bowl:
NFL Viewership Reaches Highest Level Since 2010, Up 8% from 2024
https://frontofficesports.com/nfl-viewership-reaches-highest-level-since-2010-up-8-from-2024/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NFL%20Ratings%20Hit%2015-Year%20High&utm_content=NFL%20Ratings%20Hit%2015-Year%20High+CID_4bc930c8deb2b641d61ef2e701a3de08&utm_source=FOS%20Daily%20Newsletter&utm_term=NFL%20Viewership%20Reaches%20Highest%20Level%20Since%202010%20Up%208%20from%202024
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 09, 2025, 01:17:27 PMExcellent news for racists
There's been little other than excellent news for racists these last 11 months. These are their glory days.
I wonder if AJ brown and Devonte smith will murder Jalen hurts on national television if they lose tonight.
Not a good night for Philly fan.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 09, 2025, 09:39:41 PMI wonder if AJ brown and Devonte smith will murder Jalen hurts on national television if they lose tonight.
Isn't Marvin Harrison from Philly?
Too soon?
Eagles need to have a players' meeting....... oh right, done that.
Eagles HC needs a vote of confidence.
Eagles now over -400 in yard differential for the season.
That's not a winning formula long term.
Is there a bigger beneficiary of an elite supporting cast than Jalen hurts in the past five years?
The Eagles commit a false-start penalty on the tush push every single time. Or it would be a false start if it ever gets called.
Well whatever happens today at least Ron Darling isn't on the call.
How were the Jaguars 4-1? The Seahawks didn't even play all that well today, and they were missing 3/4ths of their starting secondary. Yet they controlled the entire game as Jacksonville and Lawrence mostly sucked.
Quote from: MU82 on October 12, 2025, 03:35:45 PMHow were the Jaguars 4-1? The Seahawks didn't even play all that well today, and they were missing 3/4ths of their starting secondary. Yet they controlled the entire game as Jacksonville and Lawrence mostly sucked.
Seahawks have a good pass rush and Jags were too busy reading all the accolades after a short week.
Run offense looks fixed for the Packers ::)
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 12, 2025, 03:45:08 PMRun offense looks fixed for the Packers ::)
The OL is trash. You aren't getting far when teams can get pressure rushing three.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 12, 2025, 04:09:12 PMThe OL is trash. You aren't getting far when teams can get pressure rushing three.
Hope LaFleur's dream job is in Happy Valley
Quote from: The Sultan on October 12, 2025, 04:09:12 PMThe OL is trash. You aren't getting far when teams can get pressure rushing three.
Gutey wiffed on remaking the line into a duo powerhouse. Changed what they were looking for and it is...not working
Not the it matters. Not of the receivers appear to be able to get open downfield anyways.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 12, 2025, 04:36:04 PMNot the it matters. Not of the receivers appear to be able to get open downfield anyways.
Because there are 7 or 8 in coverage.
This Packers team is poorly coached at all levels
Didn't realize how good the Cincy OL is.
Ok. The running on that drive was nice.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 12, 2025, 05:25:08 PMOk. The running on that drive was nice.
Josh Jacobs is decidedly not the problem. Nice block by Morgan on the TD
I have absolutely no confidence in the packers secondary if they were actually relied on to do anything. Nixon might be one of the worst CB1s in the league.
This DLine is trash.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 12, 2025, 05:57:32 PMI have absolutely no confidence in the packers secondary if they were actually relied on to do anything. Nixon might be one of the worst CB1s in the league.
Packers have a collection of fine CBs. Which is the whole problem
I'd feel a lot more comfortable with Anders on the sidelines.
Bisaccia would've coached him up.
I'm very jealous of Cincy's Hendrickson-less pass rush.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 12, 2025, 06:10:43 PMI'm very jealous of Cincy's Hendrickson-less pass rush.
We could pick 4 scoopers and line them up and they'd pressure Love
Parsons is held an awful lot for someone that very few of the holds are called.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 12, 2025, 06:12:17 PMWe could pick 4 scoopers and line them up and they'd pressure Love
muggsy would just walk between their legs, wouldn't even crouch down.
Quote from: forgetful on October 12, 2025, 06:13:57 PMParsons is held an awful lot for someone that very few of the holds are called.
He did get tackled on that one pass. Was pretty blatant
Anyone else find it odd, and crappy from a fan perspective, to have nets catch field goals and extra points.
Can they really not afford to have more game balls ready?
Jacksonville won the coin toss and Liam Coen opted to receive - they were gonna set the tone by marching the ball right down the field.
After getting the kickoff, they lost 15 yards on 3 plays, including a sack and a penalty, and had to punt.
In the second half, Seattle took advantage of getting the ball first by going 80 yards to open a 14-point lead, and it was all but over.
Harrison Butker should spend more time kicking and less time in politics
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 12, 2025, 08:05:49 PMHarrison Butker should spend more time kicking and less time in politics
Shut up and kick?
Branch should be suspended. Which just further depletes the secondary. Plumbers and firefighters next week against Mayfield.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played really well last year, so I knew he was good. But I didn't know he would be the best WR in the entire league, which statistically he is.
He and Darnold are quite the combination.
Quote from: tower912 on October 13, 2025, 05:49:34 AMBranch should be suspended. Which just further depletes the secondary. Plumbers and firefighters next week against Mayfield.
This is like his 5th run in. Give him 3 games to cool off. Lions don't seem to like being little brothered based on the cheap shots by Branch and Hutchinson
Like the Tigers, needed more from the offense.
Quote from: tower912 on October 13, 2025, 05:49:34 AMBranch should be suspended. Which just further depletes the secondary. Plumbers and firefighters next week against Mayfield.
The Seahawks were without half their secondary when they played the Bucs 2 weeks ago, and then another starting CB got hurt early in the game. In the second half, they were playing a safety at CB and a linebacker at safety. It was obvious that they'd have to simply outscore the Bucs ... and they almost did before losing 38-35.
So that's what the Lions will have to do. It makes things difficult, but not impossible.
What hurt the Seahawks is that they also were missing two starting defensive lineman, so they couldn't get much pressure on Mayfield. The linemen were back this week, so even though their secondary was depleted, they were able to get to Lawrence. That's also what the Lions will have to do.
McNeill probably returns against Tampa Bay. Probably 20ish snaps in passing situations. It will be up to the front 7.
Brian Callahan out in Tennessee.
Bring LaFleuer home, Tennessee.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 13, 2025, 01:27:26 PMBrian Callahan out in Tennessee.
Bring LaFleuer home, Tennessee.
James Franklin has had success in Tennessee.
Quote from: cheebs09 on October 13, 2025, 01:30:53 PMJames Franklin has had success in Tennessee.
So has Lane Kiffin.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 13, 2025, 01:27:26 PMBrian Callahan out in Tennessee.
Bring LaFleuer home, Tennessee.
Was anybody expecting better results from the Titans this year?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 13, 2025, 03:02:08 PMWas anybody expecting better results from the Titans this year?
No. They are just another poorly run franchise. Next year will be their FIFTH straight with a new GM / head coach combo.
Robinson / Vrabel
Carthon / Vrabel
Carthon / Callahan
Borgonzi / Callahan (plus whomever the interim is)
Borgonzi / ???
There are so many models of competant franchises out there. Why do teams do this?
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 03:21:27 PMNo. They are just another poorly run franchise. Next year will be their FIFTH straight with a new GM / head coach combo.
Robinson / Vrabel
Carthon / Vrabel
Carthon / Callahan
Borgonzi / Callahan (plus whomever the interim is)
Borgonzi / ???
There are so many models of competant franchises out there. Why do teams do this?
I'd say because they a poorly run, they make consistently make bad hires, that then need to be replaced.
I guess you could give them credit for recognizing poor performers and moving on? The Bulls and White Sox have proven that just keeping people in place does not guaranty good results.
Justin Fields is really working out nicely for the Jets. A bargain at $30M guaranteed!
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 03:21:27 PMNo. They are just another poorly run franchise. Next year will be their FIFTH straight with a new GM / head coach combo.
Robinson / Vrabel
Carthon / Vrabel
Carthon / Callahan
Borgonzi / Callahan (plus whomever the interim is)
Borgonzi / ???
Good gracious. Is there a school of thought that its actually better to stick your new coach or GM with an incumbent in the other position. Just start over. It might not be "fair" but just crap can Borgonzi and say "hey sorry this wasn't really your fault but we can't keep doing this cycle."
Quote from: MU82 on October 13, 2025, 03:31:23 PMJustin Fields is really working out nicely for the Jets. A bargain at $30M guaranteed!
Like Wojo, he just need some more time. ::)
Quote from: MUBurrow on October 13, 2025, 03:42:13 PMGood gracious. Is there a school of thought that its actually better to stick your new coach or GM with an incumbent in the other position. Just start over. It might not be "fair" but just crap can Borgonzi and say "hey sorry this wasn't really your fault but we can't keep doing this cycle."
If you liked him enough to hire him as your GM nine months ago, you probably should give him a chance to hire a coach.
The mistake was hiring him and forcing him to keep a coach who wasn't his guy and, based on his first year, seemed to be in way over his head. My guess is Borgonzi took the job with assurances that there was a short leash on Callahan and he'd be given an opportunity to hire his own guy if things continued to go south.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 13, 2025, 03:49:21 PMLike Wojo, he just need some more time. ::)
Can you put a price on being guaranteed the first overall pick
Quote from: Pakuni on October 13, 2025, 03:53:11 PMIf you liked him enough to hire him as your GM nine months ago, you probably should give him a chance to hire a coach.
The mistake was hiring him and forcing him to keep a coach who wasn't his guy and, based on his first year, seemed to be in way over his head. My guess is Borgonzi took the job with assurances that there was a short leash on Callahan and he'd be given an opportunity to hire his own guy if things continued to go south.
So after you draft a rookie quarterback and have him learn another system in year two...
Heh. The Titans still owe two years on Robinson's GM contract, three on Carthon's, and three on Callahan's.
Amazing work.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 04:01:41 PMSo after you draft a rookie quarterback and have him learn another system in year two...
That is the patented
Chicago Bears System. You need to pay a royalty when refer to it.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 04:01:41 PMSo after you draft a rookie quarterback and have him learn another system in year two...
I guess I'm confused by the sentiment. Letting your newly hired pick his coach is dumb, but firing him and letting another newly hired GM pick his coach is smart?
The fault here is with Titans' ownership for bringing in a new GM and forcing him to start the season with his predecessor's coach. You can correct that by letting your new GM pick his coach.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 13, 2025, 04:20:28 PMI guess I'm confused by the sentiment. Letting your newly hired pick his coach is dumb, but firing him and letting another newly hired GM pick his coach is smart?
The fault here is with Titans' ownership for bringing in a new GM and forcing him to start the season with his predecessor's coach. You can correct that by letting your new GM pick his coach.
No, I agree with you. I'm not saying they should keep Callahan. It's obvious he should go. By doing it this way, you have just made it harder for your quarterback of the future. They should have cleaned house last year.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 04:22:16 PMNo, I agree with you. They should have cleaned house last year. But by doing it this way, you have just made it harder for your quarterback of the future.
No, it teaches him grit and adversity like it did for Baker Mayfield, so that he can go and have a long and impactful career for not your franchise.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 04:22:16 PMNo, I agree with you. I'm not saying they should keep Callahan. It's obvious he should go. By doing it this way, you have just made it harder for your quarterback of the future. They should have cleaned house last year.
Got it. My misunderstanding.
Can teams in the NFL finally realize how bad Fields is? It's not the other players fault.
Glad the Lions dodged the Z train this season.
Quote from: Jockey on October 13, 2025, 04:58:55 PMCan teams in the NFL finally realize how bad Fields is? It's not the other players fault.
The problem isn't just that Fields is bad, but also that there aren't 30+ people on the planet who are better.
It's probably a combination of poor development by NFL teams and colleges, and the league simply growing beyond the number of people on the planet capable of playing the position at a high level. Regardless, there are more QB1 jobs out there than QB1 people.
Quote from: tower912 on October 13, 2025, 05:18:44 PMGlad the Lions dodged the Z train this season.
What a nightmare. Hope he gets the help he needs.
Dolphins/Jets/Ravens/Saints
Combined win/loss record of 3-21.
Are we sure the Bills are good? Because that's their four wins.
NFL/refs loves the Redskins
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 13, 2025, 08:05:11 PMNFL/refs loves the Redskins
The Bears will get the satisfaction of an apology letter from the NFL on the illegal formation call.
Bears losses have been more on the offense and penalties than the defense
Penalties and the offense...
Wow. Can the Bears take advantage?
Wow. I'm shocked the Bears got the W.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 13, 2025, 10:20:46 PMWow. I'm shocked the Bears got the W.
Wouldn't be stopped by Jayden and the refs
Quote from: The Sultan on October 13, 2025, 04:05:51 PMHeh. The Titans still owe two years on Robinson's GM contract, three on Carthon's, and three on Callahan's.
Amazing work.
Borngonzi ain't goin away! - Charlie Daniels voice
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 13, 2025, 10:21:40 PMWouldn't be stopped by Jayden and the refs
Still in last place of the NFC North. :(
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 13, 2025, 10:21:40 PMWouldn't be stopped by Jayden and the refs
Complaining about the refs is usually a fools errand, but man they hurt tonight. And on seemingly blatant blown calls. The OPI on Loveland was soft as hell at the most generous. The illegal formation call was absolutely atrocious. I frankly think Brisker got absolutely screwed on the roughing the passer call, but that's more to the kiddie gloves the NFL has for QBs these days. Weak but I suppose the correct call.
Regardless, awesome resilient win. Amazing to see Swift being really impactful. Big props to Jake Moody. Good team win.
If not for the refs, the Bears would be 7-0.
Quote from: MU82 on October 14, 2025, 12:47:21 AMIf not for the refs, the Bears would be 7-0.
And lack of Bears weather
The NFL is such a glorious mess right now. No idea who the real contenders are.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 14, 2025, 07:56:36 AMThe NFL is such a glorious mess right now. No idea who the real contenders are.
Once Bears weather hits, game over, NFL
It is very early in Johnson's tenure but he and his offense look very good. Not too sure about the Bears' talent, but the coach looks good so far.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 14, 2025, 09:52:12 AMIt is very early in Johnson's tenure but he and his offense look very good. Not too sure about the Bears' talent, but the coach looks good so far.
Im agreed. Still very early but very impressed with how he turned the team around the last few weeks. For as terrible as Eberflus was, by and large they played hard and stayed in games. Seeing that same resilience, but actually winning close games now.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 14, 2025, 09:52:12 AMIt is very early in Johnson's tenure but he and his offense look very good. Not too sure about the Bears' talent, but the coach looks good so far.
And without Bears weather
The last four QBs taken No. 1 overall have seen their head coach fired during their rookie season: Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Cam Ward. (From Yahoo Sports)
Quote from: MU82 on October 14, 2025, 10:49:45 AMThe last four QBs taken No. 1 overall have seen their head coach fired during their rookie season: Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Cam Ward. (From Yahoo Sports)
Never the kids' fault in the divorce unless they're really sh!tty kids
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 14, 2025, 02:39:00 PMNever the kids' fault in the divorce unless they're really sh!tty kids
One of my favorite tweets of all time...
https://x.com/SadiqoJN/status/1070995854272675840 (https://x.com/SadiqoJN/status/1070995854272675840)
Pretty interesting read;
https://www.argmin.net/p/stop-going-for-2-down-8
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 15, 2025, 10:49:18 AMPretty interesting read;
https://www.argmin.net/p/stop-going-for-2-down-8
What I'm unclear on is how many times a team has lost BECAUSE they did not get either of the two 2 pt conversions to at least break even. That would need to be isolated from the alternatives (missed one, made 2 to tie, then lost for other reasons). There are too many other variables in play to declare anything authoritative based on what I've seen
The Icy Hot Bowl turned out to be a real fun game. Flacco is still pretty darn good when he has a little time to throw. And wow, is Chase great.
NGL, this is really impressive.
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1979203379017437355
I don't know if its because his achilles is fully healed or whatever, but there is no doubt that Rodgers has regained his fastball. He looks way different than last year.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 17, 2025, 10:35:08 AMI don't know if its because his achilles is fully healed or whatever, but there is no doubt that Rodgers has regained his fastball. He looks way different than last year.
Just wait
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 17, 2025, 10:44:16 AMJust wait
Oh I am confident that it will end spectacularly.
Looking to this weekend, I think the NFC North could be 4-0 and should be 3-1.
(That said, 1-3 will probably happen)
Packers plane was stuck on the tarmac for about 5 hours yesterday delaying them leaving for Arizona.
Tua for Geno, straight up.
Who says no?
The Carson Wentz experience is quite the adventure.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 01:39:17 PMPackers plane was stuck on the tarmac for about 5 hours yesterday delaying them leaving for Arizona.
Missed opportunity for Lafleur to establish the run
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 01:47:53 PMMissed opportunity for Lafleur to establish the run
Somehow, the special teams got a penalty
The problem in Chicago is the offense
Dolphins have fired Mike McDaniel.
Quote from: Dish on October 19, 2025, 02:28:32 PMDolphins have fired Mike McDaniel.
For real. Tomorrow.
Quote from: Dish on October 19, 2025, 02:28:32 PMDolphins have fired Mike McDaniel.
I don't understand this bit? I'm going to crash my car through your front door and self immolate myself on your lawn.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 19, 2025, 03:33:43 PMI don't understand this bit? I'm going to crash my car through your front door and self immolate myself on your lawn.
Is that all it takes?
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 19, 2025, 01:56:13 PMThe problem in Chicago is the offense
The Bears have gone from truly awful to truly average. Which wouldn't bad if there was some hope for more upside, but I can't name one great or very good talent on the team. Looks like a lot of decent NFL players to me.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 19, 2025, 03:37:50 PMThe Bears have gone from truly awful to truly average. Which wouldn't bad if there was some hope for more upside, but I can't name one great or very good talent on the team. Looks like a lot of decent NFL players to me.
I can't understand how any Bears fan wouldn't be thrilled with the start to this era. Williams looks like a legit NFL quarterback and this is the best coach they've had since Lovie.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 19, 2025, 03:40:24 PMI can't understand how any Bears fan wouldn't be thrilled with the start to this era. Williams looks like a legit NFL quarterback and this is the best coach they've had since Lovie.
Lack of Bears weather
Quote from: The Sultan on October 19, 2025, 03:40:24 PMI can't understand how any Bears fan wouldn't be thrilled with the start to this era. Williams looks like a legit NFL quarterback and this is the best coach they've had since Lovie.
I'm thrilled with the start!
As of right now, as I've said,the offense is the weakest of the 3 phases
Quote from: The Sultan on October 19, 2025, 03:40:24 PMI can't understand how any Bears fan wouldn't be thrilled with the start to this era. Williams looks like a legit NFL quarterback and this is the best coach they've had since Lovie.
I agree with the coach assessment so far. I get that player improvement isn't linear, but Williams looked poor today.
Jalen Hurts was magnificent today.
Thank goodness the Packers are so committed to establishing the run
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 03:52:18 PMThank goodness the Packers are so committed to establishing the run
Matt LaFleur's dream job is in Gainesville
Quote from: MU82 on October 19, 2025, 03:51:05 PMJalen Hurts was magnificent today.
I don't understand why the Eagles' coaches don't trust him more.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 03:52:18 PMThank goodness the Packers are so committed to establishing the run
https://x.com/jumosq/status/1980014545272975773?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
Quote from: The Sultan on October 19, 2025, 03:57:04 PMhttps://x.com/jumosq/status/1980014545272975773?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
I'm fine with runs. They are the stupidest runs I could conceptualize
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 03:59:21 PMI'm fine with runs. They are the stupidest runs I could conceptualize
Correct.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 03:59:21 PMI'm fine with runs. They are the stupidest runs I could conceptualize
There's such a ceiling with him as a head coach. I'm not certain how anyone can have faith in him to take a team to another level. Lots of excuses have been made for him but at some point, guy is what he is. Solid head coach and maybe he gets a McCarthy title but I'll believe it when I see it.
RIP Muscle Hamster
Watching this Packers team is like watching a giraffe ice skate
Packers are an unserious franchise
Is my frustration clouding my judgement or is playing down to our opponents a staple of the MLF experience?
Corners are so bad they nullify a pass rush that gets home almost immediately.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 04:39:28 PMPackers are an unserious franchise
You can't expect them to stop an offense lead by Jacoby Brisset
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on October 19, 2025, 04:35:52 PMBump. ;D
I'm happy to be wrong here but their 5-2 record is a bit of smoke & mirrors.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 04:39:28 PMPackers are an unserious franchise
They'll wind up winninv the game in the 2nd h, but 3 pts is pretty brutal.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 04:44:05 PMThey'll wind up winninv the game in the 2nd h, but 3 pts is pretty brutal.
No they won't
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 04:44:05 PMThey'll wind up winninv the game in the 2nd h, but 3 pts is pretty brutal.
Are they firing the head coach?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 04:48:37 PMAre they firing the head coach?
They did, new coach had the balls to call an aggressive play
Defense has been pretty bad - haven't been able to get off the field.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 04:47:22 PMNo they won't
I think they will. But it has more to do with Arizona than them.
How are these guys draining 60 yrd field goals? Is it the ball?
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 04:57:54 PMHow are these guys draining 60 yrd field goals? Is it the ball?
Inflation
Clearly a rousing halftime speech.
Electric play calling to start the half. Should have established the run
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 05:05:44 PMElectric play calling to start the half. Should have established the run
"Gotta win on the money downs"
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 05:06:48 PM"Gotta win on the money downs"
Save all of the play calling for the 3rd and long so they don't become predictable
I was a decent athlete but couldn't kick a 35 yrd FG with no one charging me.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 05:08:32 PMI was a decent athlete but couldn't kick a 35 yrd FG with no one charging me.
I can
Really poorly coached team. The penalties are constant.
Patented Packers discipline
When they just let Love sling it and go to work they typically look pretty good. When they do whatever MLF keeps trying to do, not so much
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 05:13:41 PMThat's impressive. But with the old or new ball?
Old. I'm not part of the woke mob that uses the new ball
Quote from: BM1090 on October 19, 2025, 05:13:51 PMWhen they just let Love sling it and go to work they typically look pretty good. When they do whatever MLF keeps trying to do, not so much
Parsons may have gotten hurt on that last defensive play.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 05:14:55 PMOld. I'm not part of the woke mob that uses the new ball
Well then you can stripe it dead center with the new ball from 45.
Looks like Golden wants to defund the police
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 05:17:26 PMLooks like Golden wants to defund the police
Just ones who support Joe Arpaio
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 05:17:26 PMLooks like Golden wants to defund the police
A 🐆 could run a 1.8 sec 40 btw.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 05:19:59 PMA 🐆 could run a 1.8 sec 40 btw.
Makes the meat a bit gamey
Brissett might be better than Kyler
Nate Hobbs needs to be introduced to the bench
Not sure why anyone thought this defense could stop Jacoby Brissett
GB doesn't seem to have a competent secondary.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 05:30:15 PMGB doesn't seem to have a competent secondary.
Matches the coaching staff
Who commits the back-breaking mistake on defense this time?
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 05:47:50 PMWho commits the back-breaking mistake on defense this time?
Quay is always a good bet
Didn't even get to the defense
We've seen the Joe Barry Carroll defense the last 3 weeks.
And, how many times do we have to hear Vilma say "I can't believe how they let McBride get that wide open?"
Hobbs actively tossing the game
Quote from: Jockey on October 19, 2025, 05:51:03 PMWe've seen the Joe Barry Carroll defense the last 3 weeks.
And, how many times do we have to hear Vilma say "I can't believe how they let McBride get that wide open?"
"Gotta win on money downs"
Masterful response by MLF
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 06:03:38 PMMasterful response by MLF
The special teams penalty was a great touch.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 06:06:10 PMThe special teams penalty was a great touch.
Which one? The one after the Packers scored? Or the one after Arizona scored?
Let's let them convert more 3rd and longs
How does Fields get $20 mil a year and Brissett $6 mil?
If you think about it, the Cardinals have had 12 men on the field too if you count MLF
That was a gift from Zona.
This game is ending with Calais Campbell blocking a kick.
Great time to establish the run
Nothing like going out wide when you need a yard.
That wasn't a good play call by GB.
Burn a timeout to go for it. What a terrible process.
Why not tie the game?
Wow. That was extremely fortunate.
Loved the call to go for it. The 3rd down call and then burning the time out before doing so is typical terrible MLF
Quote from: BM1090 on October 19, 2025, 06:21:45 PMLoved the call to go for it. The 3rd down call and then burning the time out before doing so is typical terrible MLF
Bass akwards into a first down and a TD
Plenty of time.
Investigate Nate Hobbs
#1 is pretty good.
Great teams cover
Micah Parsons saving someone's bacon
Man that trade won this game.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 19, 2025, 06:32:27 PMMicah Parsons saving someone's bacon
Honestly, the packers stars (Love, Kraft, Parsons) masking a poorly coached game
Burning the timeout to go for it was egregious.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 19, 2025, 06:35:52 PMHonestly, the packers stars (Love, Kraft, Parsons) masking a poorly coached game
Agreed
The end of the Broncos v Giants game was crazy!
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 19, 2025, 06:39:17 PMThe end of the Broncos v Giants game was crazy!
Denver gets 33 points in 4th quarter?
Crazy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 19, 2025, 05:19:59 PMA 🐆 could run a 1.8 sec 40 btw.
Is that supposed to be impressive? A tomahawk missile does a 40 in .15 seconds and leaves no useless cheetahs left alive
The Panthers have won 3 straight games but are expected to be without Bryce Young just as their schedule gets tougher.
Young, who suffered a high ankle sprain yesterday, reportedly will miss Sunday's game vs Buffalo and possibly the following week's game at Green Bay.
Andy Dalton will start in his place. The only other QB in the roster is Hendon Hooker.
Quote from: MU82 on October 20, 2025, 01:42:55 PMThe Panthers have won 3 straight games but are expected to be without Bryce Young just as their schedule gets tougher.
Young, who suffered a high ankle sprain yesterday, reportedly will miss Sunday's game vs Buffalo and possibly the following week's game at Green Bay.
Andy Dalton will start in his place. The only other QB in the roster is Hendon Hooker.
so you're saying the Panthers only have one QB on the roster
Start Hooker. Prove Detroit wrong.
Quote from: tower912 on October 20, 2025, 02:21:12 PMStart Hooker. Prove Detroit wrong.
Lincoln made that mistake at Chancellorsville and paid for it.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/vikings-isaiah-rodgers-call-out-racist-comments-in-instagram-dms-after-loss-to-eagles-214708015.html
Bit baffling why people have become so much more emboldened to publicly announce their racism. Can't put my finger on why this is happening. Big mystery
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 20, 2025, 07:52:19 PMhttps://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/vikings-isaiah-rodgers-call-out-racist-comments-in-instagram-dms-after-loss-to-eagles-214708015.html
Bit baffling why people have become so much more emboldened to publicly announce their racism. Can't put my finger on why this is happening. Big mystery
I mean, people have been throwing racial slurs, homophobic slurs, and general ad hominem attacks at athletes in social media DMs for far longer than a certain administration has been in power. I know its fun and easy to pretend everyone is shamlessly bold and different since November, but Twitter finger dipcraps have never needed cover from prevailing perception or sentiment. Same as the dudes calling women disgusting vulgarities or asking perverse crap in the DMs when their avatar is them with their wives or daughters.
(I actually just remembered my best friend in college, an African American starting safety whose dad was from Lagos, getting a friend request on Facebook after a game against Cincinnati and IMMEDIATELY upon accepting, getting called an "dirty African hard R" in a FB message ...and that was in 2008 :o)
Id argue the rise of DraftKings, FanDuel, and every other legal betting app has far more to do with a spike in racist DMs to athletes than anything political. Your $10 player prop losing is ABSOLUTELY worth sending a slur via DM.
The Seahawks' offense worked real hard to keep the Texans in that game. Thankfully, Seattle's defense was just too good.
Darnold has mostly been outstanding this season, but he made two mistakes you just can't make. Hopefully he got it out of his system.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 20, 2025, 07:52:19 PMhttps://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/vikings-isaiah-rodgers-call-out-racist-comments-in-instagram-dms-after-loss-to-eagles-214708015.html
Bit baffling why people have become so much more emboldened to publicly announce their racism. Can't put my finger on why this is happening. Big mystery
Read the messages. Pathetic that people feel the need act like this (Ty Haliburton talked about going to therapy because of social media crap like this) but where were the "racist" messages?
I agree that gambling has made this worse and is probably the main motivation for these cretins.
Completely unrelated, a hearty thank you to the NY Jets.
Quote from: JWags85 on October 20, 2025, 08:29:02 PMId argue the rise of DraftKings, FanDuel, and every other legal betting app has far more to do with a spike in racist DMs to athletes than anything political. Your $10 player prop losing is ABSOLUTELY worth sending a slur via DM.
If you're willing to be racist because you lost a $10 prop bet, you're willing to be racist for free.
Quote from: JWags85 on October 20, 2025, 08:29:02 PMId argue the rise of DraftKings, FanDuel, and every other legal betting app has far more to do with a spike in racist DMs to athletes than anything political. Your $10 player prop losing is ABSOLUTELY worth sending a slur via DM.
I'd argue the climate where our leaders are racists who honor racists is a bigger reason.
Racism is now fashionable again and even looked upon as a virtue in some segments of mainstream society.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 21, 2025, 11:35:04 AMIf you're willing to be racist because you lost a $10 prop bet, you're willing to be racist for free.
Sure, but its still a catalyst. I was being tongue in cheek about the amount, but like I said, people have sent deplorable racial DMs on social media for a decade plus. But now, suddenly you have a bunch of people who have a vested interest in games being incensed by an outcome or player performance more than just their favorite team losing. Fratstar Chad, who is a Falcons fan, isn't gonna send that DM about a game his team isn't playing in because "racists are now being honored", but he certainly would because his bet lost. And that same dude would have done so when Biden was president.
If you're willing to be racist because you lost a bet, not only are you willing to do it for free, you don't need some sort of approval based on political climate. This is a (usually) anonymous Twitter douche, not some public figure.
Quote from: JWags85 on October 21, 2025, 12:48:53 PMSure, but its still a catalyst. I was being tongue in cheek about the amount, but like I said, people have sent deplorable racial DMs on social media for a decade plus. But now, suddenly you have a bunch of people who have a vested interest in games being incensed by an outcome or player performance more than just their favorite team losing. Fratstar Chad, who is a Falcons fan, isn't gonna send that DM about a game his team isn't playing in because "racists are now being honored", but he certainly would because his bet lost. And that same dude would have done so when Biden was president.
If you're willing to be racist because you lost a bet, not only are you willing to do it for free, you don't need some sort of approval based on political climate. This is a (usually) anonymous Twitter douche, not some public figure.
Well put.
Too bad some people can't simply call out horrible words and actions without trying to justify some larger personal agenda.
Quote from: JWags85 on October 21, 2025, 12:48:53 PMSure, but its still a catalyst. I was being tongue in cheek about the amount, but like I said, people have sent deplorable racial DMs on social media for a decade plus. But now, suddenly you have a bunch of people who have a vested interest in games being incensed by an outcome or player performance more than just their favorite team losing. Fratstar Chad, who is a Falcons fan, isn't gonna send that DM about a game his team isn't playing in because "racists are now being honored", but he certainly would because his bet lost. And that same dude would have done so when Biden was president.
If you're willing to be racist because you lost a bet, not only are you willing to do it for free, you don't need some sort of approval based on political climate. This is a (usually) anonymous Twitter douche, not some public figure.
I think it has absolutely become more socially acceptable to use slurs in recent months/years. Twitter/X becoming a "absolute free speech" space has brought the low life's and their behavior drives engagement. And the relative anonymity of a twitter handle means there are no repercussions.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on October 21, 2025, 01:26:50 PMI think it has absolutely become more socially acceptable to use slurs in recent months/years. Twitter/X becoming a "absolute free speech" space has brought the low life's and their behavior drives engagement. And the relative anonymity of a twitter handle means there are no repercussions.
Reddit is even worse. That's completely anonymous.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 21, 2025, 01:12:46 PMWell put.
Too bad some people can't simply call out horrible words and actions without trying to justify some larger personal agenda.
Yes, some very fine people on both sides.
Also, Jews will not replace us!
Quote from: Hards Alumni on October 21, 2025, 01:26:50 PMI think it has absolutely become more socially acceptable to use slurs in recent months/years. Twitter/X becoming a "absolute free speech" space has brought the low life's and their behavior drives engagement. And the relative anonymity of a twitter handle means there are no repercussions.
Problem with deplatforming the dentists on Scoop is they pop up other places
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on October 21, 2025, 02:28:33 PMReddit is even worse. That's completely anonymous.
Having seen people be fired for sh*t they said on Reddit. It is not completely anonymous.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on October 21, 2025, 11:21:06 PMHaving seen people be fired for sh*t they said on Reddit. It is not completely anonymous.
Crap did the dental school get those servers in Wauwatosa fired for commenting on a poor tip and bad behavior???
Congratulations to the Packers for currently having the best winning percentage in the NFC. Good team.
Quote from: tower912 on October 22, 2025, 06:43:53 AMCongratulations to the Packers for currently having the best winning percentage in the NFC. Good team.
They might have positive regression that makes this a moot point, but right now they have the feel of the '22 Vikings that we knew were a bit fraudulent. They probably feel better about the Dallas game given Dak should probably be an MVP front runner, but they are less than the sum of their parts right now.
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 22, 2025, 07:26:18 AMThey might have positive regression that makes this a moot point, but right now they have the feel of the '22 Vikings that we knew were a bit fraudulent. They probably feel better about the Dallas game given Dak should probably be an MVP front runner, but they are less than the sum of their parts right now.
They have a head coach issue no matter what the record is. They've survived Joe Flacco and Jacoby Brissett in games that never should have been competitive in the 4th quarter.
The good news is, I don't see a great team in the NFC. The Eagles have issues on both sides of the ball. The Lions look the part at times but can they stay healthy? The Buccs are talented but propped up by winning close games late. Probably not sustainable. Seahawks seem good but I don't trust the QB against good pass rushes. I think the Rams are the best team with the best coach but certainly not head and shoulders above anyone else in the conference.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 22, 2025, 08:34:26 AMThey have a head coach issue no matter what the record is. They've survived Joe Flacco and Jacoby Brissett in games that never should have been competitive in the 4th quarter.
The good news is, I don't see a great team in the NFC. The Eagles have issues on both sides of the ball. The Lions look the part at times but can they stay healthy? The Buccs are talented but propped up by winning close games late. Probably not sustainable. Seahawks seem good but I don't trust the QB against good pass rushes. I think the Rams are the best team with the best coach but certainly not head and shoulders above anyone else in the conference.
I think Sunday is going to show a lot. Rodgers is smart enough to pick this defense apart with quick passes, especially to DK. And the Steelers defense isn't getting beat by bubble screens and the like, but by getting the ball downfield.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 22, 2025, 08:34:26 AMThey have a head coach issue no matter what the record is. They've survived Joe Flacco and Jacoby Brissett in games that never should have been competitive in the 4th quarter.
The good news is, I don't see a great team in the NFC. The Eagles have issues on both sides of the ball. The Lions look the part at times but can they stay healthy? The Buccs are talented but propped up by winning close games late. Probably not sustainable. Seahawks seem good but I don't trust the QB against good pass rushes. I think the Rams are the best team with the best coach but certainly not head and shoulders above anyone else in the conference.
I said prior to the season that I thought this could be the year for Detroit. I said my worries were how fast the O-line gelled and injuries. I was not worried about replacing the coordinators. I said I thought Sheppard would be more aggressive than Glenn and Morton more traditional than Johnson. I thought the defense, if healthy, could be really good.
I wasn't far off. They are getting through the early season injuries and (knock on wood) are looking to be at 100% by Thanksgiving.
I don't think Goff is in sync with Morton as he was with Johnson. Detroit is struggling on third down and to distribute the ball in such a way that the defense can't focus on one player.
I think the o-line is adequate, but not as dominant as last season. Glasgow isn't Ragnow. Decker hasn't fully recovered from shoulder surgery and I can see him walking in the offseason like Ragnow did this past offseason.
I still see an extremely high ceiling for Detroit. I think they have the pieces and potential to go on a run.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 22, 2025, 08:38:23 AMI think Sunday is going to show a lot. Rodgers is smart enough to pick this defense apart with quick passes, especially to DK. And the Steelers defense isn't getting beat by bubble screens and the like, but by getting the ball downfield.
They'll have to hit Rodgers a lot in this game because the secondary won't hold up if he's getting time to throw.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 22, 2025, 08:38:23 AMI think Sunday is going to show a lot. Rodgers is smart enough to pick this defense apart with quick passes, especially to DK. And the Steelers defense isn't getting beat by bubble screens and the like, but by getting the ball downfield.
Yeah, famously, Rodgers never held onto the ball to long when he played for the Packers. ;D
GB v AR. Thoughts? Any latent loyalty? Rooting for Parsons to get a free run?
Quote from: tower912 on October 23, 2025, 08:12:37 AMGB v AR. Thoughts? Any latent loyalty? Rooting for Parsons to get a free run?
If he stays upright, he'll pick this secondary apart. But definitely pulling for Parsons to get a free run.
Guessing his welcome is mixed. Didn't leave like the Dongslinger and the fans moved on much quicker than 2008. Plus, he didn't force his way to a rival like the Dongslinger did.
I said it when they drafted Love and then he got pouty before the '21 draft and the collective reaction from the fanbase was "eh". He miscalculated how he thought the fanbase would react, expecting them to rally around him like a large chunk did with the Dongslinger.
I think much of the fanbase still loves Rodgers. He was the best QB that the Packers have ever had, and was generally a likeable guy when here. His 'immunized' stuff left a bad taste, but I think most people have moved on.
I think if the game was in GB he'd get a big cheer from the crowd.
Rodgers was never beloved like Favre. That was part of the miscalculation. And it didn't really end well for him, not just the COVID stuff, but he was just insufferable all the time.
Anyway, life goes on.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on October 23, 2025, 08:28:00 AMI think much of the fanbase still loves Rodgers. He was the best QB that the Packers have ever had, and was generally a likeable guy when here. His 'immunized' stuff left a bad taste, but I think most people have moved on.
I think if the game was in GB he'd get a big cheer from the crowd.
Yea, as annoying and smug as he is, I think after the initial Jets fervor and then his quick injury, he's kind of fallen out of the collective consciousness. ESPN hasn't blasted him all that much to the casual fan the last 12 months (in a big change from the previous 12 months). Hell, my wife who isn't an NFL diehard, but an informed casual fan who used to play a lot of Fantasy Football and spends enough time on social media, didn't even realize he'd moved from the Jets to the Steelers.
Still can't believe the Vikings just let Darnold walk.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 23, 2025, 08:42:11 PMStill can't believe the Vikings just let Darnold walk.
Not sure they had an option. They weren't going to burn McCarthy's rookie contract. They weren't going to make Darnold the planet's best paid clipboard carrier. They weren't going to trade McCarthy. Were they going to blow up their cap space by franchising Darnold to potentially be a backup?
And the last time we saw Darnold in a Vikings uniform, he wasn't exactly killing it.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 23, 2025, 08:49:57 PMNot sure they had an option. They weren't going to burn McCarthy's rookie contract. They weren't going to make Darnold the planet's best paid clipboard carrier. They weren't going to trade McCarthy. Were they going to blow up their cap space by franchising Darnold to potentially be a backup?
And the last time we saw Darnold in a Vikings uniform, he wasn't exactly killing it.
I've never understood why anyone thinks McCarthy will ever be as good as Darnold
Quote from: Pakuni on October 23, 2025, 08:49:57 PMNot sure they had an option. They weren't going to burn McCarthy's rookie contract. They weren't going to make Darnold the planet's best paid clipboard carrier. They weren't going to trade McCarthy. Were they going to blow up their cap space by franchising Darnold to potentially be a backup?
And the last time we saw Darnold in a Vikings uniform, he wasn't exactly killing it.
So you should get rid of any QB who has a bad game? Darnold is light years ahead of where JJ will ever be.
The Queens made one mistake letting Darnold go and then compounded it by refusing to sign ARod.
Quote from: Jockey on October 23, 2025, 09:55:45 PMSo you should get rid of any QB who has a bad game? Darnold is light years ahead of where JJ will ever be.
The Queens made one mistake letting Darnold go and then compounded it by refusing to sign ARod.
I think you meant refusing to sign Anders
Quote from: Jockey on October 23, 2025, 09:55:45 PMSo you should get rid of any QB who has a bad game? Darnold is light years ahead of where JJ will ever be.
The Queens made one mistake letting Darnold go and then compounded it by refusing to sign ARod.
Yes, Sam Darnold has had one bad game.
Also, the NFL didn't exist before October 2024.
But hey, KOC probably doesn't know much about quarterbacking.
Skol?
Quote from: Pakuni on October 23, 2025, 11:22:58 PMYes, Sam Darnold has had one bad game.
Also, the NFL didn't exist before October 2024.
But hey, KOC probably doesn't know much about quarterbacking.
Does he?
Regardless, Darnold is having a fine year in Seattle. The Vikings could have easily signed him to a cap friendly deal and not have had to franchise him.
But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year.
They also had Daniel Jones. How is he doing this season?
Quote from: The Sultan on October 24, 2025, 03:14:15 AMDoes he?
Regardless, Darnold is having a fine year in Seattle. The Vikings could have easily signed him to a cap friendly deal and not have had to franchise him.
But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year.
considering their O line is a provides less resistance than a NYC Subway turnstile, so I don't think it would matter who was playing QB for them.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 24, 2025, 03:14:15 AMDoes he?
Regardless, Darnold is having a fine year in Seattle. The Vikings could have easily signed him to a cap friendly deal and not have had to franchise him.
But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year.
Your belief is that Darnold would have turned down $55 million guaranteed and a certain starting job in Seattle for a "cap-friendly" deal in Minnesota where, at best, he has a #11 overall pick looming over his shoulder and a fan base ready to turn on him in an instant?
OK. I mean, I can't prove that he and his agent aren't complete morons, but I'm thinking it's unlikely.
The Vikings' problems this year go far beyond QB play. Both starting tackles have missed significant time. Their center is out for the season. Their RB1 has barely played. Their WR2 was suspended three games. Van Ginkel has essentially been out since week 1. A defense that ranked 4th in points allowed per game last year now sits 18th.
Sam Darnold, as elite as he may be, wasn't overcoming all that.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:28:58 AMYour belief is that Darnold would have turned down $55 million guaranteed and a certain starting job in Seattle for a "cap-friendly" deal in Minnesota where, at best, he has a #11 overall pick looming over his shoulder and a fan base ready to turn on him in an instant?
OK. I mean, I can't prove that he and his agent aren't complete morons, but I'm thinking it's unlikely.
A more cap friendly deal than simply franchise tagging him. And yes, I do think that rolling it back with those receivers and KOC would have been a preferred option.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:28:58 AMThe Vikings' problems this year go far beyond QB play. Both starting tackles have missed significant time. Their center is out for the season. Their RB1 has barely played. Their WR2 was suspended three games. Van Ginkel has essentially been out since week 1. A defense that ranked 4th in points allowed per game last year now sits 18th.
Sam Darnold, as elite as he may be, wasn't overcoming all that.
Ah. The inevtitable Pakuni goalpost shift...
Quote from: tower912 on October 24, 2025, 05:01:43 AMThey also had Daniel Jones. How is he doing this season?
We've seen Daniel Jones perform in an offensive environment similar to the one now in Minnesota (i.e. no o-line, no running game).
How'd he do?
Quote from: The Sultan on October 24, 2025, 08:31:17 AMA more cap friendly deal than simply franchise tagging him. And yes, I do think that rolling it back with those receivers and KOC would have been a preferred option.
What's this cap friendly deal look like that convinces Darnold to turn down $55 million, a chance to hit free agency again at 30 years old and a guaranteed starting gig?
QuoteAh. The inevtitable Pakuni goalpost shift...
Ah. The inevitable shifting goalposts accusation from Sultan when he can't dispute the point being made.
You blamed the Vikings' struggles on the QB situation, writing "But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year."
No one serious believes the QB situation alone is to blame for the Vikings' struggles.
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Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:40:19 AMWhat's this cap friendly deal look like that convinces Darnold to turn down $55 million, a chance to hit free agency again at 30 years old and a guaranteed starting gig?
The same deal with the Vikings would have worked just fine for both parties.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:40:19 AMAh. The inevitable shifting goalposts accusation from Sultan when he can't dispute the point being made.
Well, I can't bring eyesight to the blind and I can't get you to understand the obvious.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:40:19 AMYou blamed the Vikings' struggles on the QB situation, writing "But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year."
No one serious believes the QB situation alone is to blame for the Vikings' struggles.
Ah. Another goalpost shift. I never stated it was the QB situation alone. It is the primary reason pretty clearly.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 24, 2025, 08:46:50 AMAh. Another goalpost shift. I never stated it was the QB situation alone. It is the primary reason pretty clearly.
Got it. You definitely didn't write that thing we all see you wrote.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:52:09 AMGot it. You definitely didn't write that thing we all see you wrote.
Where did I dispute I wrote it? You are simply assuming something that it doesn't say.
Man, you are hilarious when backed into a corner. Dishonestly abounds.
Our defense looked like a$$ tbh
Quote from: Jay Bee on October 24, 2025, 08:57:23 AMOur defense looked like a$$ tbh
Oh yeah, what number was on your jersey? 8-)
Quote from: wadesworld on January 14, 2024, 12:39:12 PMCould make a decent enough career backup I guess.
He said about JJ McCarthy, before he was even a Viking. Obviously he'll have plenty of opportunity to prove me wrong, but when your college coach's strategy is to not allow his QB to throw the ball to win games, I don't have much faith that QB will be worth using a first round draft choice on.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:31:49 AMWe've seen Daniel Jones perform in an offensive environment similar to the one now in Minnesota (i.e. no o-line, no running game).
How'd he do?
The time for that argument Wentz away.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 24, 2025, 08:31:49 AMWe've seen Daniel Jones perform in an offensive environment similar to the one now in Minnesota (i.e. no o-line, no running game).
How'd he do?
Jonathan Taylor takes a lot of pressure off any quarterback.
The Bears are without their top 3 CBs Sunday. I predict a big game for Jackson and a very desperate Ravens team. Ravens -7.5 seems like a good bet.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 24, 2025, 04:56:25 PMThe Bears are without their top 3 CBs Sunday. I predict a big game for Jackson and a very desperate Ravens team. Ravens -7.5 seems like a good bet.
Next man up. The Seahawks played 3 straight games without 2 starting CBs and a starting safety. The Lions were decimated by injuries last season, and the 49ers have been injury-ravaged this season. That's life in the NFl.
Quote from: MU82 on October 24, 2025, 06:50:28 PMThe Lions were decimated by injuries last season,
Someone smarter than me called Detroit's secondary against TB 'the legion of whom'.
Quote from: MU82 on October 24, 2025, 06:50:28 PMNext man up. The Seahawks played 3 straight games without 2 starting CBs and a starting safety. The Lions were decimated by injuries last season, and the 49ers have been injury-ravaged this season. That's life in the NFl.
Feel free to take the free money and bet on the Bears. I'd guess the money line would be very attractive to you.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 24, 2025, 08:56:49 AMWhere did I dispute I wrote it? You are simply assuming something that it doesn't say.
Man, you are hilarious when backed into a corner. Dishonestly abounds.
Oh, jfc, nobody is being dishonest.
You blamed the Vikings' record on the decision not to sign Darnold. I pointed out the myriad other issues behind their poor start. That triggered you, and instead of responding to what I wrote you chose to attack me personally. Which you do way too often when anyone here dares to disagree with one of your hot takes.
Man, maybe ask yourself why that is.
Quote from: tower912 on October 24, 2025, 12:29:00 PMThe time for that argument Wentz away.
I mean, if your position is that Daniel Jones is better than broken down Carson Wentz, you'll get no argument from me.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 25, 2025, 08:38:17 AMOh, jfc, nobody is being dishonest.
You blamed the Vikings' record on the decision not to sign Darnold. I pointed out the myriad other issues behind their poor start. That triggered you, and instead of responding to what I wrote you chose to attack me personally. Which you do way too often when anyone here dares to disagree with one of your hot takes.
Man, maybe ask yourself why that is.
Your arguments shifted and are lying about what I said. So calling you dishonest is 100% accurate.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 25, 2025, 08:41:59 AMI mean, if your position is that Daniel Jones is better than broken down Carson Wentz, you'll get no argument from me.
Darnold is fine as a QB but when he gets pressured, he starts seeing ghosts. He was terrible in their loss to the Lions to close the season and against the Rams in the playoffs.
The Vikings decided to go all-in on a rookie QB contract and rely on the all-world wideouts and defense. Their failure is on the offensive line and a defense that has regressed this season. A top-5 defense last year is middle of the road this year with a leaky secondary.
I get trying McCarthy. He was your round 1 pick in '24. They saw first hand how far Darnold can go. It doesn't look like it'll work but there's no guarantee this team is as good record wise as last year if they keep Darnold.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 25, 2025, 08:46:48 AMYour arguments shifted and are lying about what I said. So calling you dishonest is 100% accurate.
"The Vikings could have easily signed him to a cap friendly deal and not have had to franchise him. But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year."
Quote from: Pakuni on October 25, 2025, 09:21:42 AM"The Vikings could have easily signed him to a cap friendly deal and not have had to franchise him. But they turned to an unproven, and apparently injury prone rookie, and have already exceeded their regular season losses from last year."
Right. Never claimed it was the sole reason.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 25, 2025, 08:59:40 AMDarnold is fine as a QB but when he gets pressured, he starts seeing ghosts. He was terrible in their loss to the Lions to close the season and against the Rams in the playoffs.
The Vikings decided to go all-in on a rookie QB contract and rely on the all-world wideouts and defense. Their failure is on the offensive line and a defense that has regressed this season. A top-5 defense last year is middle of the road this year with a leaky secondary.
Hard to tell if or how much the defense has regressed this year. The Queen's offense is no longer able to chew up big chunks of the clock to keep the ball out of the hands of the opposing offense.
Quote from: MU82 on October 24, 2025, 06:50:28 PMNext man up. The Seahawks played 3 straight games without 2 starting CBs and a starting safety. The Lions were decimated by injuries last season, and the 49ers have been injury-ravaged this season. That's life in the NFl.
Does not hurt to be playing the likes of the Saints, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Texans...
Quote from: PointWarrior on October 26, 2025, 09:06:40 AMDoes not hurt to be playing the likes of the Saints, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Texans...
At least they avoid the Browns
We all know the 🐻 🐻 have been beyond fortunate. Abd they get Balt and Cincy without their QB's. That said, this has been a good opening drive.
No Jaire today?
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 12:12:36 PMWe all know the 🐻 🐻 have been beyond fortunate. Abd they get Balt and Cincy without their QB's. That said, this has been a good opening drive.
Gotta be honest I think they're just a competent football team. I know it's been awhile since we saw one in Chicago but coaching fixes a lot of flaws
Quote from: BM1090 on October 26, 2025, 12:37:20 PMGotta be honest I think they're just a competent football team. I know it's been awhile since we saw one in Chicago but coaching fixes a lot of flaws
Their defense didn't look competent that series. And despite their takeaways, the stats aren't good.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 12:43:46 PMTheir defense didn't look competent that series. And despite their takeaways, the stats aren't good.
That's pretty much most NFL defenses these days.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 12:43:46 PMTheir defense didn't look competent that series. And despite their takeaways, the stats aren't good.
I don't think they're great but they are clearly better than a lot of teams. Pull this one out and they've got a good shot at the playoffs. Lots of parity this year.
The bears problem, so far this season, is the offense not scoring TDs
The Bills dominate every time they give Cook touches. Not sure what they've been doing the past few weeks.
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 26, 2025, 12:58:37 PMThe bears problem, so far this season, is the offense not scoring TDs
They've had a terrible 2Q. Williams also still holds the ball too long and can be high on throws more than 10 yards. But their defensive stats are pretty poor to tell you the truth.
Watt is correct. Williams could have easily ran out of bounds on that run. And then he gets an intentional grounding?? Totally inexcusable.
Is Swift hurt? Killed it on the first drive. No carries since.
Sweet Jesus.
Quote from: BM1090 on October 26, 2025, 01:42:12 PMIs Swift hurt? Killed it on the first drive. No carries since.
I tbink he is.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 02:27:50 PMI tbink he is.
Bears need to treat the Ravens like Venezuelan fishermen
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 26, 2025, 02:34:29 PMBears need to treat the Ravens like Venezuelan fishermen
They just need Bear weather.
Someone needs to tell the Bears that they would get more points for touchdowns than they do for field goals. ::)
Quote from: wadesworld on October 26, 2025, 02:44:49 PMThey just need Bear weather.
Imagine Venezuelan fishermen in Bears weather?!? It'd be like the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
Skattebo-ne broken/dislocated. Poor guy.
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 02:59:59 PMSkattebo-ne broken/dislocated. Poor guy.
Soft. Frank Gifford would have stayed in the game
Poor guy. Heal well.
I watched the wildly/confusingly inept final drive for the Bears and then I see the over was missed by 2.5 points. :-\
Aaron Glenn no longer winless in the big chair.
Caleb is the best bears QB since Cutler. And probably several before Cutler too.
I'm not convinced Caleb is "him," but he's got until his 2nd season under Ben to show it to me.
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 02:59:59 PMSkattebo-ne broken/dislocated. Poor guy.
At least it saves him about 50 more brutal head first collisions into something/someone before his 24th birthday
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 26, 2025, 04:20:25 PMCaleb is the best bears QB since Cutler. And probably several before Cutler too.
I'm not convinced Caleb is "him," but he's got until his 2nd season under Ben to show it to me.
I can't disagree with any of that. I will say, after the past two weeks, I'm starting to have some doubts, but not close to waving the white flag.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 26, 2025, 05:14:40 PMI can't disagree with any of that. I will say, after the past two weeks, I'm starting to have some doubts, but not close to waving the white flag.
The amount of time/clean pocket he had to then throw the pick trying to get it to Rome while inside his own 10 was horrid
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 26, 2025, 03:33:33 PMI watched the wildly/confusingly inept final drive for the Bears and then I see the over was missed by 2.5 points. :-\
Their time management was absolutely atrocious. Same problem in the 1st half.
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 26, 2025, 05:42:27 PMThe amount of time/clean pocket he had to then throw the pick trying to get it to Rome while inside his own 10 was horrid
Moore is a good receiver. He seems to only look for Rome.
Quote from: PointWarrior on October 26, 2025, 09:06:40 AMDoes not hurt to be playing the likes of the Saints, Cardinals, Jaguars, and Texans...
You mean the same Texans who dominated San Fran today, just six days after they couldn't do anything against Seattle?
Or maybe you were thinking of the mighty, unbeatable Browns. Or a Cowboys team that scored at will against your heroes.
Quote from: MU82 on October 26, 2025, 06:01:15 PMYou mean the same Texans who dominated San Fran today, just six days after they couldn't do anything against Seattle?
Or maybe you were thinking of the mighty, unbeatable Browns. Or a Cowboys team that scored at will against your heroes.
SF blows too
Quote from: MU82 on October 26, 2025, 06:01:15 PMYou mean the same Texans who dominated San Fran today, just six days after they couldn't do anything against Seattle?
Or maybe you were thinking of the mighty, unbeatable Browns. Or a Cowboys team that scored at will against your heroes.
If the Packers don't have to play on the road again this year, they'll be ok
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 05:42:40 PMTheir time management was absolutely atrocious. Same problem in the 1st half.
I'm really not the guy who nit picks games that are already decided, like today. But today the level of ineptness rose to the level of appearing intentional.
The Bears could have run out the clock to avoid injury, and that would have been valid. What played out looked suspicious or epically dumb.
I will rule out game fixing, but the alternative is very concerning as a Bears fan. I may have praised Johnson too much, too soon, because some day executing competently at the end of a game will matter.
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 26, 2025, 04:20:25 PMCaleb is the best bears QB since Cutler. And probably several before Cutler too.
I'm not convinced Caleb is "him," but he's got until his 2nd season under Ben to show it to me.
Daniels > Caleb
Maye > Caleb
Nix > Caleb
Poles never brought any of them in.
Poor Leadership at the top is the problem.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 26, 2025, 06:27:14 PMI'm really not the guy who nit picks games that are already decided, like today. But today the level of ineptness rose to the level of appearing intentional.
The Bears could have run out the clock to avoid injury, and that would have been valid. What played out looked suspicious or epically dumb.
I will rule out game fixing, but the alternative is very concerning as a Bears fan. I may have praised Johnson too much, too soon, because some day executing competently at the end of a game will matter.
Ya....I'm no expert but I have no idea what the F he was doing. Very concerning.
Quote from: Jockey on October 26, 2025, 06:45:35 PMDaniels > Caleb
Maye > Caleb
Nix > Caleb
Poles never brought any of them in.
Poor Leadership at the top is the problem.
Williams has a better QBR than Daniels this year. Nix and Rattler have nearly identical QBRs.
Only a dentist speaks in absolutes, Jockey.
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 26, 2025, 04:20:25 PMCaleb is the best bears QB since Cutler. And probably several before Cutler too.
I'm not convinced Caleb is "him," but he's got until his 2nd season under Ben to show it to me.
Being one of the best Bears QB's, and the best since Cutler, doesn't really tell you a whole lot. We're talking about an organization with the worst collective quarterbacks in history. The fact that Cutler is one of the better ones is a problem in itself.
Uh....those Steelers jerseys are beyond putrid. Wow. Why?
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 06:57:23 PMUh....those Steelers jerseys are beyond putrid. Wow. Why?
Please do not speak ill of our diminutive eyesight having citizens
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 06:57:23 PMUh....those Steelers jerseys are beyond putrid. Wow. Why?
They are now sponsored by Sharpie.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 26, 2025, 07:07:22 PMPlease do not speak ill of our diminutive eyesight having citizens
Diminutive is the wrong adjective. "Diminutive eyesight having citizens" is an absolute disaster as a sentence or phrase.
Only thing Carrie Underwood waits for more than Sunday night is ICE rounding up people
lol, penalty to open the game
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 26, 2025, 06:51:05 PMWilliams has a better QBR than Daniels this year. Nix and Rattler have nearly identical QBRs.
Only a dentist speaks in absolutes, Jockey.
Huh. I watched both guys today. Not even close.
Quote from: Jockey on October 26, 2025, 07:35:35 PMHuh. I watched both guys today. Not even close.
Ah yes the old "objective stats don't matter, I prefer the eye test of myself, a casual fan, who has beats the same tropes to death across various sports"
Williams didn't play great today, but 2 weeks ago, Nix was very pedestrian against the Jets and, even in a great comeback last week against the Giants, he was alright but not great.
Nix played a horrible defense today and was 19/29 for 247 and 4 TDs. Williams played that same terrible Cowboys defense and absolutely shredded them for even more yards.
Williams is level with Nix in basically every statistical measure (even after back to back disappointing performances), has a better QBR and isn't also in his second year with a SB winning HC like Nix, while also having an All-Pro, 1000 yard rusher like Dobbins. But sure, "not even close".
Run up the middle with a WR for 1. Swing pass with no blocking for -1. Shot into double coverage. 57 yard FG attempt with a kicker coming off a quad injury. Excellent stuff MLF.
On top of that, a flag on the opening kick return, a muffed punt (recovered by the Packers at least), and a missed FG and we're not even to half.
They'll talk about how important these things are and the results will continue to be the same.
Quote from: Jockey on October 26, 2025, 07:35:35 PMHuh. I watched both guys today. Not even close.
You lose on the facts. The correct response is, Williams went against a terrible defense today and failed.
So far, Williams has been a decent QB. Nothing more. Unless he gets better or the Bears develops a historic defense, this will not result in anything of note.
Quote from: wadesworld on October 26, 2025, 08:03:43 PMRun up the middle with a WR for 1. Swing pass with no blocking for -1. Shot into double coverage. 57 yard FG attempt with a kicker coming off a quad injury. Excellent stuff MLF.
On top of that, a flag on the opening kick return, a muffed punt (recovered by the Packers at least), and a missed FG and were not even to half.
They'll talk about how important these things are and the results will continue to be the same.
It's the eternal problem with his play calling. One series looks fantastic. The next he digs too deep in the playbook and gets too cute.
Seriously stick with running Jacobs up the middle and work from there.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 26, 2025, 08:06:11 PMYou lose on the facts. The correct response is, Williams went against a terrible defense today and failed.
So far, Williams has been a decent QB. Nothing more. Unless he gets better or the Bears develops a historic defense, this will not result in anything of note.
The Bears were never gonna be a great team this year, unless something crazy happened with a couple huge leaps. Too many holes. Johnson has turned them into a competent team, more consistent, but they are still light on talent in key areas and ravaged by injuries defensively.
Williams has improved greatly since last season. Doesn't mean he's a Pro Bowler, but he's not some flashing bust. Much better pocket presence, timer back there is better, making some amazing throws. Still has accuracy issues and hasn't put together back to back complete games, but the minute he doesn't play great, people immediately can't wait to revert back to his low points last season and pretend like he's been nothing but awful all year.
Outside of Maye, all the second year guys have been up and down this year. Daniels hasn't been healthy, but even when he's played, he's taken a step back. People acting like Williams is putting the Bears in the same position at QB as Fields and Mitch are giving themselves away.
Quote from: Jockey on October 26, 2025, 06:45:35 PMDaniels > Caleb
Maye > Caleb
Nix > Caleb
Poles never brought any of them in.
Poor Leadership at the top is the problem.
Bo Nix is 2-10 against teams .500 and above.
He's elite at beating bad teams.
The Packers are less effective than congress
Defense keeping the Steelers out of the end zone. What was the line about the Bears and field goals not being the objective?
Cannot believe they thought that Nixon was a quality corner.
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 08:36:39 PMDefense keeping the Steelers out of the end zone. What was the line about the Bears and field goals not being the objective?
TD, Steelers
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 08:36:39 PMDefense keeping the Steelers out of the end zone. What was the line about the Bears and field goals not being the objective?
Just a matter of time with corners like this.
Reverse jinx. A GB loss helps Detroit. I knew what I was doing.
MLF uses timeouts and goes for points to end the first half while the Pack had a lead in Dallas and they turn it over and turn it into a deficit. Now MLF just going to sit on 2 timeouts trailing going into half while kicking to open the second half.
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 08:41:30 PMReverse jinx. A GB loss helps Detroit. I knew what I was doing.
You do not need to worry about GB.
Watt was the Steeler DE thinking?
"...that was huge little momentum shift..."
Haha
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 08:46:58 PMWatt was the Steeler DE thinking?
That the Packers ST will mess this up.
This team is so dumb
Quote from: Jockey on October 26, 2025, 07:35:35 PMHuh. I watched both guys today. Not even close.
Not sure that improves your case with those takes
The Packers are not a serious team
Andersssssssssssss
Another masterclass by Bisacia.
Insert Nixon as punt returner.
Bring back an injured kicker on a terrible field.
Wonder what he's got up his sleeve for the 2nd half. Besides the compromising pics of Gutey, of course.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 26, 2025, 08:48:58 PMNot sure that improves your case with those takes
At least no one is comparing Nix to Cutler.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 07:15:04 PMDiminutive is the wrong adjective. "Diminutive eyesight having citizens" is an absolute disaster as a sentence or phrase.
You make so many typos that I'm not sure you should be presenting yourself as an authority on this matter.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 26, 2025, 08:53:50 PMYou make so many typos that I'm not sure you should be presenting yourself as an authority on this matter.
he has a hard time reaching the keyboard.
GB cannot complain about penalties anymore.
If it was KC, New York would have intervened.
Wow. A special teams penalty
Quote from: tower912 on October 26, 2025, 09:06:17 PMGB cannot complain about penalties anymore.
If it was KC, New York would have intervened.
Always been the case
I can only assume it's Rich's instruction to get flagged as much as possible on kick and punt returns.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 26, 2025, 09:01:19 PMhe has a hard time reaching the keyboard.
One day diminutive citizens of the world will unite.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 26, 2025, 08:53:50 PMYou make so many typos that I'm not sure you should be presenting yourself as an authority on this matter.
That's not an innocuous typo.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 09:11:18 PMOne day diminutive citizens of the world will unite.
And then we institute the 5 point plan on them
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 09:11:18 PMOne day diminutive citizens of the world will unite.
All together they will be as tall as a normal person.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 09:12:31 PMThat's not an innocuous typo.
I think you just made that word up.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on October 26, 2025, 09:13:08 PMAll together they will be as tall as a normal person.
I think you're giving Muggsy too much credit
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 09:11:18 PMOne day diminutive citizens of the world will unite.
they tried that in the little rascals to get a bank loan, it didn't work well.
Time to establish the run to setup the FG
Kraft is a beast.
ST doing the job again.
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 09:17:08 PMKraft is a beast.
He only got jerked off. It's not like he killed those ladies at the massage parlor after
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 26, 2025, 09:13:46 PMthey tried that in the little rascals to get a bank loan, it didn't work well.
That was fictional.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on October 26, 2025, 09:18:37 PMHe only got jerked off. It's not like he killed those ladies at the massage parlor after
Lol.
Love playing well again. Not sure why MLF is so averse to putting the game in his hands.
Quote from: BM1090 on October 26, 2025, 09:20:08 PMLove playing well again. Not sure why MLF is so averse to putting the game in his hands.
Establish the run
Quote from: BM1090 on October 26, 2025, 09:20:08 PMLove playing well again. Not sure why MLF is so averse to putting the game in his hands.
Love's receivers suck. Kraft is the only serious threat when they're not at the goal line.
What just happened? How small is Warren?
Quote from: MuggsyB on October 26, 2025, 09:24:53 PMWhat just happened? How small is Warren?
Like from your perspective or what?
For the old guys here, Jacobs looks like 5th year John Brockington right now.
Funny what happens when you let Jordan sling it against a bad secondary
Quote from: GB Warrior on October 26, 2025, 09:39:27 PMFunny what happens when you let Jordan sling it against a bad secondary
Establish the run
Packers will win this game. Love has impressed me.
Parsons is destroying people.
lol 3 lineman for parsons, 2 for the rest of the line and he's still the only one that can get to the QB.
What a moronic penalty.
Wow! A special team miracle!
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 26, 2025, 09:47:14 PMlol 3 lineman for parsons, 2 for the rest of the line and he's still the only one that can get to the QB.
It was a TE and two linemen.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 26, 2025, 09:50:22 PMIt was a TE and two linemen.
yeah but Jonnu smith is massive
Steelers defensive inability to cover a TE probably won't catch up to them in the future
Wonder what game Collinsworth is watching
Rodgers looks terrified of Parsons.
Love is toying with this team.
Jordan Love flipped it to Rookie difficulty.
Obviously we all expected this 2nd half.
Jordon picked a fun night for one of the best games of his career.
Wasn't expecting that. Solid gut check half.
Over the course of the year, there will be 3 or 4 games when it is totally up to Love to win the game. Tonight was one and he definitely stood tall.
Packers are the only NFC north team with a winning record against Aaron Rodgers.
Tough night in Mequon
Nice win for Love and the Pack. Kraft was a hell of a find - best TE I've seen this season.
The Steelers aren't very good. Rodgers can only win so many games throwing 2-yard passes up and down the field.
And not that it mattered really, but how in the world could 8 officials miss that one offside call?
Quote from: MU82 on October 27, 2025, 12:15:31 AMNice win for Love and the Pack. Kraft was a hell of a find - best TE I've seen this season.
The Steelers aren't very good. Rodgers can only win so many games throwing 2-yard passes up and down the field.
And not that it mattered really, but how in the world could 8 officials miss that one offside call?
Rodgers looked like he did toward the end of his Packers' tenure. Gets skittish around pressure to the point where he's seeing ghosts at times. Also pre determines too many of his throws.
In other completely unsurprising news, talking to one of my buddies about how the Browns have absolutely no clue what they are doing.
Dillon Gabriel has show nothing. Under 60% completion percentage despite under 5 YPA, has 2 TD in the last 3 weeks (1 of which was garbage time yesterday), and offers nothing with his legs. Browns aren't playing for a playoff spot and Gabriel is 25 and not some young first round pick prospect like Maye/Williams/Dart, no sense in trying to bring him along slowly. Why not try and see what he can do turned loose a bit?
Despite this, Stefanski comes out today and says he has no plans to try out Sanders. Of course its not solely Gabriel's fault, but what the hell are you doing? If Stefanski is getting fired, then what do you have to lose seeing if Sanders is more dynamic and you can win some games/show some proficiency with a young QB to audition for your next job. If Haslem/Berry are bringing him back, then again, might as well see what Sanders can do so you can figure out if either of them have the stuff to be a starter next year or do you have to find a veteran to bring in for a year or two. Again, no playoff race to worry about and protect, might as well be proactive.
But that's clearly asking too much for the Browns. Honestly, Andrew Berry still having a job is absolutely remarkable. From giving up on Baker, to the Watson trade, to whatever the hell this draft was. Inherited a great young QB, 2 dynamic RBs, other weapons and a good OL. Basically all the talent from that team is gone aside from Garrett, Denzel Ward, and Njoku and the OL suddenly turned into a bunch of chumps. While its early and Judkins/Mason Graham look pretty good, there isn't a single promising young player on the roster from the 22/23/24 drafts. Not only did they trade all the high picks for Watson, they whiffed on all the remaining picks too.
Carson Wentz to have shoulder surgery. JJ or bust.
Quote from: tower912 on October 27, 2025, 05:30:36 PMCarson Wentz to have shoulder surgery. JJ or bust.
Nah, the fairytale start to the HOF career of Max Brosmer
Quote from: tower912 on October 27, 2025, 05:30:36 PMCarson Wentz to have shoulder surgery. JJ or bust.
Bust.
Quote from: wadesworld on October 27, 2025, 06:03:49 PMBust.
I know you are a packer fan but please, this is a family website. We didn't need that visual.
I will be surprised if the Chiefs aren't in the Super Bowl.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 12:05:27 PMI will be surprised if the Chiefs aren't in the Super Bowl.
I won't.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 12:05:27 PMI will be surprised if the Chiefs aren't in the Super Bowl.
How else are you going to have a halftime wedding with Travis in uniform and Badbunny officiating?
Quote from: tower912 on October 28, 2025, 01:35:41 PMHow else are you going to have a halftime wedding with Travis in uniform and Badbunny officiating?
Mequon will burn.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 12:13:21 PMWho you got from the AFC, wades?
There is just as much of a chance of the Chiefs from the first half of last night and the first 3 games of the season showing up as there is the one from the second half. And the former isn't making the AFC Championship game, much less the SB.
I think it makes sense to revisit this statement at Thanksgiving, cause the next 3 games literally define the season for the Chiefs. The Bills have looked fallible, but they are still are capable for nuking teams like they did on Sunday and maybe have figured things out in the bye week. Then a bye, then they have the Broncos who look like Payton has his team playing like he wants for the first time since arriving in Denver. Then the Colts who suddenly can't stop beating the hell out of times for the life of them.
I'm not sold on NE yet, cause that Buffalo win is the only one that wasn't against a middling team, and the Chargers are up and down. But if you gave me the choice of the Chiefs and any combination of two of the Bills/Chargers/Broncos/Colts, I'm taking either pair vs the Chiefs.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 12:13:21 PMWho you got from the AFC, wades?
Much of what JWags said. If I had to choose one team? The Chiefs are the team to trust the most just given their Playoff success with Mahomes and Reid. But I'm certainly taking the field over the Chiefs. The Chiefs could easily go 1-3 in their next 4 and be on the outside looking in to even make the Playoffs.
I still think the Bills are a better roster and there's nothing to suggest that what the Colts are doing is a fluke.
So yeah, since I'd take the field over just the Chiefs, it wouldn't surprise me to see someone other than the Chiefs in the SB out of the AFC.
You both make solid points. I certainly wouldn't bet on the Chiefs vs the field as I'm not much of a gambler ... but what wades said about the Chiefs being "the team to trust."
I'll definitely revisit this in a month, but as of today I'd be surprised if Mahomes & Co. aren't in the Super Bowl again.
Former Jets star Nick Mangold died at 41 from kidney disease. Watching and listening to Rex Ryan talk about him brought a few tears to my eyes.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 03:07:28 PMYou both make solid points. I certainly wouldn't bet on the Chiefs vs the field as I'm not much of a gambler ... but what wades said about the Chiefs being "the team to trust."
I'll definitely revisit this in a month, but as of today I'd be surprised if Mahomes & Co. aren't in the Super Bowl again.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 03:07:28 PMYou both make solid points. I certainly wouldn't bet on the Chiefs vs the field as I'm not much of a gambler ... but what wades said about the Chiefs being "the team to trust."
I'll definitely revisit this in a month, but as of today I'd be surprised if Mahomes & Co. aren't in the Super Bowl again.
I guess my point is I don't know if they are the team to trust anymore. They certainly aren't the Chiefs of 2022 and 2024, and I don't even think they are the Chiefs of 2023. Obviously Mahomes is still only 30 and has years of prime left, but they lost some pieces in the offseason (Thuney, DHop, Reid) and didn't replace with anything of note. That plus Kelce is slowing down rapidly, Pacheco has looked stymied so far this year, etc...
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2025, 04:24:52 PMFormer Jets star Nick Mangold died at 41 from kidney disease. Watching and listening to Rex Ryan talk about him brought a few tears to my eyes.
Just an awful story. Crazy that it went from him asking for help with a donation and revealing how long he had been battling to losing that fight within 2 weeks. The dysfunction of the Jets towards the end of his tenure kind of overshadowed what an absolute rock and mainstay he was at the position.
Also just a great personality. If he hadn't been ill for many years after he retired, he would have done more media I'm sure. The spots he did do were great. He was quick and funny and super down to earth and relatable.
He and Ryan clearly had a great relationship to. I saw the clip of Rex Ryan worrying how the huge extension Mangold signed would effective him. And then later that night he was in the drive thru at Taco Bell and Mangold was in the car in front of him, and he realized nothing would change ;D
Quote from: tower912 on October 28, 2025, 01:35:41 PMHow else are you going to have a halftime wedding with Travis in uniform and Badbunny officiating?
most of that wedding party will be attending the other halftime show.
Carson Wentz, shoulder dislocation and torn labrum. Played another 2 games. Heroic, or malpractice by the Vikings medical staff?
Quote from: tower912 on October 29, 2025, 06:08:05 AMCarson Wentz, shoulder dislocation and torn labrum. Played another 2 games. Heroic, or malpractice by the Vikings medical staff?
I vote the latter.
I get that tough athletes - especially football and hockey players - gain glory by playing through injuries. But sometimes the team and its doctors have to step up and say, "This is bad for our athlete, and we have to make the decision for him."
My wife, an RN, couldn't believe the Vikings kept him out there: "This isn't just managing a little pain. He's obviously in SEVERE pain every time he gets touched and every time he hits the ground. Shame on the Vikings."
Quote from: tower912 on October 29, 2025, 06:08:05 AMCarson Wentz, shoulder dislocation and torn labrum. Played another 2 games. Heroic, or malpractice by the Vikings medical staff?
Quote from: MU82 on October 29, 2025, 11:24:24 AMI vote the latter.
I get that tough athletes - especially football and hockey players - gain glory by playing through injuries. But sometimes the team and its doctors have to step up and say, "This is bad for our athlete, and we have to make the decision for him."
My wife, an RN, couldn't believe the Vikings kept him out there: "This isn't just managing a little pain. He's obviously in SEVERE pain every time he gets touched and every time he hits the ground. Shame on the Vikings."
I am still pissed at the Browns for what they did to Baker Mayfield his last season here. He tore his labrum week two and played the remainder of the season. Someone should have put a stop to it. Instead, they let him continue and then jettisoned him at the end of the season.
I'm happy he's doing so well in TB. The Browns did him dirty; he deserves better.
I think in some of these cases it's more like malfeasance than malpractice.
speaking of injuries, the Cam Skattabo injury was gruesome to see live and reading about it made me cringe. I had no doubt this is a dude who will come back at 100%.
The open fracture means the bone penetrated the skin. That made it a medical emergency and required Skattebo to remain in Philadelphia for surgery that night.
Skattebo's ankle also suffered ligament damage. The deltoid ligament is on the inside of the ankle joint and needs reparations when ruptured.
Lions are toast after giving Hutchinson that much money
They will definitely have salary cap issues going forward. Jealous of the Dodgers. The 'problem' is that they hit on so many draft picks. Whom do you jettison? Hutchinson, Sewell, Branch, Gibbs, LaPorta, Campbell, Joseph. Eventually, they get to their second contract.
Quote from: tower912 on October 29, 2025, 03:29:34 PMThey will definitely have salary cap issues going forward. Jealous of the Dodgers. The 'problem' is that they hit on so many draft picks. Whom do you jettison? Hutchinson, Sewell, Branch, Gibbs, LaPorta, Campbell, Joseph. Eventually, they get to their second contract.
They have the flexibility to restructure deals like Goff's. I can see Decker not playing out the remaining three years of his deal. On your list, I see LaPorta as the most likely to not get a second contract from the Lions.
Quote from: tower912 on October 29, 2025, 03:29:34 PMThey will definitely have salary cap issues going forward. Jealous of the Dodgers. The 'problem' is that they hit on so many draft picks. Whom do you jettison? Hutchinson, Sewell, Branch, Gibbs, LaPorta, Campbell, Joseph. Eventually, they get to their second contract.
It is a problem you hope for, but a problem nonetheless. The Blackhawks went through the same issue 10-12 years ago. It cost them a Cup or two.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on October 29, 2025, 03:32:56 PMThey have the flexibility to restructure deals like Goff's. I can see Decker not playing out the remaining three years of his deal. On your list, I see LaPorta as the most likely to not get a second contract from the Lions.
Also, the NFL cap has gone up pretty substantially year after year.
All in all, too much talent is a pretty darn good problem to have. The Brady-era Patriots managed a similar situation about as well as possible.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 29, 2025, 03:56:32 PMIt is a problem you hope for, but a problem nonetheless. The Blackhawks went through the same issue 10-12 years ago. It cost them a Cup or two.
Kind of a poor analogy. NFL contracts are way easier to manage because you can end them at anytime and you can spread out the cap-hit of the guaranteed money. Getting rid of the Hutchinson contract, as long as he is healthy, would be a one year cap hit that they can move around other contracts to manage.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on October 29, 2025, 04:50:51 AMmost of that wedding party will be attending the other halftime show.
I mean, there aren't
that many Mahomes. And a couple of them might not be allowed to leave their home state.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on October 29, 2025, 03:56:32 PMIt is a problem you hope for, but a problem nonetheless. The Blackhawks went through the same issue 10-12 years ago. It cost them a Cup or two.
Would have been different if Dale Tallon understood how to work a fax machine.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on October 29, 2025, 03:12:27 PMspeaking of injuries, the Cam Skattabo injury was gruesome to see live and reading about it made me cringe. I had no doubt this is a dude who will come back at 100%.
The open fracture means the bone penetrated the skin. That made it a medical emergency and required Skattebo to remain in Philadelphia for surgery that night.
Skattebo's ankle also suffered ligament damage. The deltoid ligament is on the inside of the ankle joint and needs reparations when ruptured.
I love that he was severely injured by a hip drop tackle. The same defensive play that was in the spotlight recently. The same defensive play that was to be emphasized as a penalty by refs this season.
No flag
Quote from: jesmu84 on October 29, 2025, 05:23:02 PMI love that he was severely injured by a hip drop tackle. The same defensive play that was in the spotlight recently. The same defensive play that was to be emphasized as a penalty by refs this season.
No flag
Officiated about as well as the tush push
Panthers OL is badly banged up, and it turns out that Dalton played most of the blowout loss to Buffalo with an injured thumb on his passing hand. Weird that he was kept in the game after it became obvious the Panthers had zero chance - Canales must have that little confidence in third-stringer Hendon Hooker.
Not sure about Bryce Young's status for Sunday's game. But whether or not he is, given all the above Packers -13.5 would seem awfully attractive if I were a betting man. Lots and lots and lots of sacks to be had for Parsons & Co. and probably multiple takeaways, too.
Nobody has confidence in Hendon Hooker.
Quote from: MU82 on October 30, 2025, 09:02:15 AMPanthers OL is badly banged up, and it turns out that Dalton played most of the blowout loss to Buffalo with an injured thumb on his passing hand. Weird that he was kept in the game after it became obvious the Panthers had zero chance - Canales must have that little confidence in third-stringer Hendon Hooker.
Not sure about Bryce Young's status for Sunday's game. But whether or not he is, given all the above Packers -13.5 would seem awfully attractive if I were a betting man. Lots and lots and lots of sacks to be had for Parsons & Co. and probably multiple takeaways, too.
Young has been a full participant in practice, so the assumption is that he will play this week.
Quote from: The Sultan on October 30, 2025, 09:28:40 AMYoung has been a full participant in practice, so the assumption is that he will play this week.
Thanks. I just saw that now. Although his passing numbers have improved somewhat, he has continued to be very loose with the football. The crux of my previous post stands.
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard was asked if Detroit was going to look for opportunities to rest Hutchinson a little more and bring him below 90% of the defensive snaps.
We just paid him half the building. He had better play 90+% of the snaps.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 29, 2025, 03:21:53 PMLions are toast after giving Hutchinson that much money
Hey, Sheila! Call Chris Ilitch.
Jaire and a 7th to the eagles for a 6th.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 01, 2025, 04:50:49 PMJaire and a 7th to the eagles for a 6th.
Packers should one-up them and sign Nnamadi Asomugha
Pretty silly week not to have a euro game.
From The Athletic:
Last offseason, the Packers submitted a proposal to outlaw the tush push, a play that the defending champion Eagles have perfected. The league came close to banning it, but with an assist from Jason Kelce's impassioned in-person plea, teams ultimately voted in favor of keeping the play.
But eight weeks into this season, the thing that might actually kill the tush push is the league's inability to officiate it properly.
That's my main beef with it, too.
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 10:07:28 AMFrom The Athletic:
Last offseason, the Packers submitted a proposal to outlaw the tush push, a play that the defending champion Eagles have perfected. The league came close to banning it, but with an assist from Jason Kelce's impassioned in-person plea, teams ultimately voted in favor of keeping the play.
But eight weeks into this season, the thing that might actually kill the tush push is the league's inability to officiate it properly.
That's my main beef with it, too.
Need to stop the pushing of tushes until we can figure out what's going on
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 10:07:28 AMFrom The Athletic:
Last offseason, the Packers submitted a proposal to outlaw the tush push, a play that the defending champion Eagles have perfected. The league came close to banning it, but with an assist from Jason Kelce's impassioned in-person plea, teams ultimately voted in favor of keeping the play.
But eight weeks into this season, the thing that might actually kill the tush push is the league's inability to officiate it properly.
That's my main beef with it, too.
Why would the owners listen to Jason Kelce?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 02, 2025, 10:25:33 AMWhy would the owners listen to Jason Kelce?
He can get Taylor Swift on his podcast.
Great start for the Bears
If they lose this game they may have to bench Caleb.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 02, 2025, 12:05:06 PMGreat start for the Bears
If they lose this game they may have to bench Caleb.
.
Before Bears weather kicks in?
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 02, 2025, 12:05:06 PMGreat start for the Bears
If they lose this game they may have to bench Caleb.
Dumb
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 02, 2025, 12:25:06 PMDumb
You don't think they should bench him if they lose? Why not?
Lions defens so far is the Legion of swoon.
Quote from: tower912 on November 02, 2025, 12:31:08 PMLions defens so far is the Legion of swoon.
McCarthy looks good so far.
Christian Watson absolutely transforms this offense
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 02, 2025, 12:39:38 PMChristian Watson absolutely transforms this offense
Need to get Savion Williams more touches, imo
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2025, 12:40:55 PMNeed to get Savion Williams more touches, imo
It would totally transform our offense if Savion was throwing wildcard passes to Christian Watson
Bears have overcome an insurmountable 7-0 deficit. Looks like Caleb Williams will get another week.
Was a nice gesture to let Joe Barry coach against Bryce Young again
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 02, 2025, 12:55:50 PMWas a nice gesture to let Joe Barry coach against Bryce Young again
Carolina has an incredible offensive line
Lafleur remains king of coaching scared
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 02, 2025, 01:03:05 PMLafleur remains king of coaching scared
Dave Canales is simply a better head coach
This defense has been brutal despite only giving up 7. Carolina is totally controlling this game with their offense.
And yes, MLF may be the worst in the league coaching against bad teams.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 02, 2025, 01:03:05 PMLafleur remains king of coaching scared
The problem is the opposite. Carolina is countering everything and the Packers are over pursuing. They aren't being disciplined enough on defense.
Quote from: Jockey on November 02, 2025, 01:06:27 PMThis defense has been brutal despite only giving up 7. Carolina is totally controlling this game with their offense.
And yes, MLF may be the worst in the league coaching against bad teams.
I think this is another by product of being young. Of course a coach needs to set the tone...
When you can play for a field goal with all 3 timeouts you gotta do it
Please go get an offensive lineman.
When you can burn one of those timeouts with the clock stopped you gotta do it
The Packers are not a serious franchise.
Yeah the play calling on this drive has been sub-optimal.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2025, 01:16:12 PMThe Packers are not a serious franchise.
At least the Panthers won't have any time left at the end of the half. What it's all about.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 02, 2025, 01:16:42 PMAt least the Panthers won't have any time left at the end of the half. What it's all about.
Love Greg Olson pointing out LaFleur's absurd play calling.
With 2 timeouts left it's a great time to establish the run
Just learned a new one. If you hit the QB while in the throwing motion and the ball is still in his hand, it is roughing the passer. Good to know.
Quote from: tower912 on November 02, 2025, 01:19:38 PMJust learned a new one. If you hit the QB while in the throwing motion and the ball is still in his hand, it is roughing the passer. Good to know.
It is when it's the Week One offensive player of the week
That was a nice subtle PI on Horn
Opening drive of the 2nd half has to be run heavy
Cincinnati is brutally awful defensively. But Moningai has been impressive.
Don't understand not using the TO after the first down. You can always kill the clock if you have to.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 02, 2025, 01:23:45 PMCincinnati is brutally awful defensively. But Moningai has been impressive.
Have they benched Caleb yet?
CJ Stroud is soft
Bears offense - particularly not scoring TDs vs fgs - has been their problem all year
Kraft is done. I'm going to vomit
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 02, 2025, 01:34:19 PMBears offense - particularly not scoring TDs vs fgs - has been their problem all year
Yup
Archuleta is TERRIBLE as a color guy
Just terrible play calling again. A WR screen on 3rd and long?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 02, 2025, 01:48:19 PMJust terrible play calling again. A WR screen on 3rd and long?
Only makes sense if you're planning on going for it on 4th.
Establish the run on the next drive
Quote from: The Sultan on November 02, 2025, 01:48:19 PMJust terrible play calling again. A WR screen on 3rd and long?
There is no acquisition the packers can make that makes a difference except a coach interested in doing the things that contribute to winning
Yeah buddy you establish that run
Quote from: The Sultan on November 02, 2025, 01:48:19 PMJust terrible play calling again. A WR screen on 3rd and long?
I'm pretty sure Love canned the initial call, but that being the backup is poor.
Packers have had a few too many dud games for early in the season.
Not a serious team
Fire Matt after the game. Half season to dick around into a legitimate identity
Thankfully a pelvic thrust keeps this a one possession game.
I miss our vaunted run defense.
Establish the run
Packers have 2 healthy WRs left
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2025, 02:21:23 PMPackers have 2 healthy WRs left
Absurd to make Watson come out there.
That playcall is firable and lucky that wasn't taken for 6 the other way.
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 02, 2025, 02:24:48 PMThat playcall is firable and lucky that wasn't taken for 6 the other way.
Incredible. MLF should be fired now to get a jump on the last 11 minutes
Somebody check LaFleurs sportsbook account.
What the hell was that in Green Bay?
Should have kicked the FG.
I'm just grateful we don't have to play Tennessee or the Saints.
Quote from: Dish on November 02, 2025, 02:27:26 PMWhat the hell was that in Green Bay?
I really have no idea.
These gadget plays for the Bears aren't gonna work against good teams.
Let's keep the play action going, it's working
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 02, 2025, 02:39:06 PMLet's keep the play action going, it's working
I'd like some more screens. Blocking has been solid
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2025, 02:40:52 PMI'd like some more screens. Blocking has been solid
Find someone who loves you as much as MLF loves WR screens in the red zone.
They really seem to work better when everyone is in much tighter quarters.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2025, 02:40:52 PMI'd like some more screens. Blocking has been solid
Gotta establish the run for defenses to buy it tho
I think we established it now
Minnesota's defense is superb today. Detroit with a season high in penalties. 4 of the 5 Detrout O-linemen have gone out with injuries. Mahogany may be out for the season.
Kudos to Minnesota.
Where are Parsons & Gary?
Packers should let them score so we can get another possession
Brutal challenge result by the Bengals. Hoping for a touchback and instead of Moore being out at the 1, they give him a TD on the review. Woof.
Lots for Matt to think about at his daily pretty boy haircut tomorrow.
This is what a SB contender looks like.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 02, 2025, 03:01:38 PMBump.
yeah well he's a moron so not a shocker he made the wrong call
I'm so ready for the inevitable first round exit based on stupid penalties and bad defense.
MLF should get the Dan Devines dog treatment
Fire LeFluer. The packers play like Lacrap.
The Packers coach looks upset. Sounds like they crapoed the bed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 02, 2025, 03:04:24 PMThe Packers coach looks upset. Sounds like they crapoed the bed.
And they haven't had to play in Bears weather yet. Grim times
Manhandled on both sides of the ball - at home - against a terrible team.
Quote from: Jockey on November 02, 2025, 03:07:00 PMManhandled on both sides of the ball - at home - against a terrible team.
Panthers running game is one of the best in the league. Not surprising. Surprised about the other side of the ball though.
Lions fan can relate.
Though, props to the Viking D. Blitz packages were legit today. Got to Goff frequently and made him move his feet when they didn't get home.
Fire Ben Johnson.
Rehire Ben Johnson?
OMG!
That was absolutely insane.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 02, 2025, 03:32:26 PMRehire Ben Johnson?
Will let you know in 17 seconds...
The Bears have 3 arguably miracle victories.
Contract extension Ben Johnson.
Props to Caleb Williams for making plays against the threat of being benched if he didn't deliver. Took a lot of guts.
Quote from: Dish on November 02, 2025, 03:38:00 PMContract extension Ben Johnson.
Fire Dennis Allen to the moon.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 02, 2025, 03:38:28 PMProps to Caleb Williams for making plays against the threat of being benched if he didn't deliver. Took a lot of guts.
Now that the Bears won, Caleb gets another week
For all the up and downs this year, even more credit to Caleb Williams on that final drive considering he was bum rushed from the minute he had the ball in his hand. Though Santos probably would have shanked it into the river, Williams still had them inside a 50 yd FG range even if Loveland didn't break free.
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 02, 2025, 02:24:48 PMThat playcall is firable and lucky that wasn't taken for 6 the other way.
While I agree. Two additional things. 1. There was a blatant defensive hold at the back of the end zone right in front of the ref (when WR cut back across the field). Should have been 1st and goal. 2. You have to think MLF didn't trust McManus. He barely made the extra point a bit later.
Quote from: forgetful on November 02, 2025, 04:07:38 PMWhile I agree. Two additional things. 1. There was a blatant defensive hold at the back of the end zone right in front of the ref (when WR cut back across the field). Should have been 1st and goal. 2. You have to think MLF didn't trust McManus. He barely made the extra point a bit later.
If #2 is correct, then he simply shouldn't be kicking. Stick him on IR or something.
Yeah that field goal was shorter than an extra point. Just a bad decision
This aged well.
Quote from: MU82 on October 30, 2025, 09:02:15 AMPackers -13.5 would seem awfully attractive if I were a betting man.
It's also why I'm not a betting man.
Well done, Packers!
Fear is a torn ACL for Kraft. This bums me out. Only player I really trusted being consistent enough for Love.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 02, 2025, 04:50:38 PMFear is a torn ACL for Kraft. This bums me out. Only player I really trusted being consistent enough for Love.
Going to really need to establish the run
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 02, 2025, 04:52:55 PMGoing to really need to establish the run
Or maybe they're really f'd now. He's their best receiver and it's not even close.
I've never felt an ounce of enthusiasm about their chances anyway. Their coach is a fraud which is why mistake filled upset losses have become common under him. He's a bad coach.
Quote from: Jockey on November 02, 2025, 03:07:00 PMManhandled on both sides of the ball - at home - against a terrible team.
Not surprising when your coach is a fraud
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 02, 2025, 04:58:03 PMNot surprising when your coach is a fraud
He's a top half of the NFL coach. Just not good enough and it's time to move on.
Not sure how the Pack could win, what with the big-money Panthers hoarding all the high-priced pitchers.
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 05:00:39 PMNot sure how the Pack could win, what with the big-money Panthers hoarding all the high-priced pitchers.
Nice
Yeah it's pretty hard to call a guy with his record "bad" and a "fraud." I don't think he does enough to hold a team to a certain standard, which is why they always seem to play down to their opponents. I wouldn't be surprised at all to see them beat the Eagles for instance. His in-game situational calling is also questionable. He's probably best as a OC or HC with a more veteran team.
I do think that if they flame out like last year that he is gone. And maybe Gutey as well. The Micah trade was a "win now" moment, and with a new president in place and no contract extensions given, I think it was a clear indication that improvement is required.
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 04:24:36 PMThis aged well.
It's also why I'm not a betting man.
Well done, Packers!
It's not your fault though. You don't follow the Packers closely enough. And then people that for some reason get paid for what passes as analysis and knowledge of the league try to fill our heads that LaFleur's a good coach, that he's some offensive guru from the McKay tree. It's lazy and superficial analysis and ignores games like today that continually pop up again.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 02, 2025, 04:58:57 PMHe's a top half of the NFL coach. Just not good enough and it's time to move on.
Not even close
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 02, 2025, 05:07:53 PMIt's not your fault though. You don't follow the Packers closely enough. And then people that for some reason get paid for what passes as analysis and knowledge of the league try to fill our heads that LaFleur's a good coach, that he's some offensive guru from the McKay tree. It's lazy and superficial analysis and ignores games like today that continually pop up again.
McVay
McKay died in 2001.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 02, 2025, 05:07:53 PMIt's not your fault though. You don't follow the Packers closely enough. And then people that for some reason get paid for what passes as analysis and knowledge of the league try to fill our heads that LaFleur's a good coach, that he's some offensive guru from the McKay tree. It's lazy and superficial analysis and ignores games like today that continually pop up again.
He's from the John McKay tree? I thought he was much younger than that.
Seedling
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 02, 2025, 05:09:11 PMNot even close
I think you're underestimating how many bad coaches there are. Coen, Taylor, Daboll, Callahan, Morris, Glenn, Mcdaniel off the top of my head.
MLF is 70-38 and has only one losing season. If he gets fired he'd get hired immediately. His scheme is largely good. His playcalling and clock management are maddening. O line play has generally been really good, but they are way too penalized.
But this year feels like the worst coaching of his career and he is probably the worst coach in the division which is a big problem.
I'm in favor of letting him go. I think they need a new voice. But he has the 7th best winning percentage of all time of coaches with a minimum of 100 games. He's a solid, not great coach.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 02, 2025, 05:20:35 PMHe's from the John McKay tree? I thought he was much younger than that.
He was outstanding as the OC on those early TB teams.
Every bills win over the chiefs becomes less impressive when they can't beat them in the playoffs.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 02, 2025, 04:09:24 PMIf #2 is correct, then he simply shouldn't be kicking. Stick him on IR or something.
I agree. After him going 2-4 against Pittsburgh and still having issues, I was surprised to see him active today.
The Raiders are cursed.
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 05:00:39 PMNot sure how the Pack could win, what with the big-money Panthers hoarding all the high-priced pitchers.
It's like salary caps and revenue sharing allow everyone a shot at competing!
Quote from: forgetful on November 02, 2025, 07:00:29 PMI agree. After him going 2-4 against Pittsburgh and still having issues, I was surprised to see him active today.
One of the misses in Pittsburgh was 57 yards on a terrible field. One miss was blocked. The other three are less explainable, but he's always been a solid to good kicker. I think he'll be fine.
Wake me up when the Seahawks beat a team with a pulse.
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 05:00:39 PMNot sure how the Pack could win, what with the big-money Panthers hoarding all the high-priced pitchers.
Commanders secondary hates covering nearly as much as the Bengals'.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 02, 2025, 07:35:49 PMOne of the misses in Pittsburgh was 57 yards on a terrible field. One miss was blocked. The other three are less explainable, but he's always been a solid to good kicker. I think he'll be fine.
I just don't think he's healthy yet. He's a good kicker.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 02, 2025, 08:19:17 PMWake me up when the Seahawks beat a team with a pulse.
Well, every opponent can't be Super Bowl contenders like Cleveland and Carolina are.
Also, the Seahawks haven't found a mediocre opponent to tie yet.
Go Packers!
Quote from: MU82 on November 02, 2025, 09:36:32 PMWell, every opponent can't be Super Bowl contenders like Cleveland and Carolina are.
Also, the Seahawks haven't found a mediocre opponent to tie yet.
Go Packers!
Packers are not good, I agree. But Seattle has not anybody decent.
Daniels done for the year
I think both these statements can be true...
Daniels season ending injury was a freak play.
Daniels thin frame and his playing nature were always going to derail his career.
Quote from: Dish on November 02, 2025, 10:23:51 PMI think both these statements can be true...
Daniels season ending injury was a freak play.
Daniels thin frame and his playing nature were always going to derail his career.
Not sure about always, but definitely more likely. But Lamar has largely been healthy and there were similar concerns about him.
Rough day for my dynasty league team with the Kraft and Daniels injuries.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 02, 2025, 09:58:07 PMPackers are not good, I agree. But Seattle has not anybody decent.
You are not an objective person when it comes to Seattle sports teams, all of which you dislike.
The Packers are good. They're just not great, as it looked like they might be early in the season.
Lots of season left for both teams. Chill out!
Quote from: MU82 on November 03, 2025, 12:23:02 AMYou are not an objective person when it comes to Seattle sports teams, all of which you dislike.
The Packers are good. They're just not great, as it looked like they might be early in the season.
Lots of season left for both teams. Chill out!
The Seattle press spends too much time talking about Seattle teams and a lot of the local media thinks their teams are good. Ugh
Quote from: BM1090 on November 02, 2025, 10:27:10 PMNot sure about always, but definitely more likely. But Lamar has largely been healthy and there were similar concerns about him.
Lamar is built like Big Ben compared to Daniels. He's slimmed down a bit, but early in his career when he was Daniels age, he was playing at 225-230. Daniels is listed at 210, but that's generous.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 02, 2025, 09:58:07 PMPackers are not good, I agree. But Seattle has not anybody decent.
Seattle is doing what they're supposed to, but I get not being overly impressed. Beating a bad Cardinals team and a pretty toothless Texans team by a combined 9 points isn't gonna shoot you up any SB contender lists. I don't rate the Jags at all, but when the Seahawks beat them, the Jags had just beat SF and the Chiefs back to back and that was a 1EST start on the road, so I'll give the Seahawks a bit of credit for that win.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 02, 2025, 10:27:10 PMNot sure about always, but definitely more likely. But Lamar has largely been healthy and there were similar concerns about him.
Rough day for my dynasty league team with the Kraft and Daniels injuries.
You don't often see anyone getting a clean shot on Lamar, and he's quite a bit thicker than Daniels. Even in college, Daniels had a knack for getting blown up.
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Quote from: Dish on November 02, 2025, 10:23:51 PMI think both these statements can be true...
Daniels season ending injury was a freak play.
Daniels thin frame and his playing nature were always going to derail his career.
The RGIII vibes are starting to feel real.
Quote from: Dish on November 02, 2025, 10:23:51 PMI think both these statements can be true...
Daniels season ending injury was a freak play.
Daniels thin frame and his playing nature were always going to derail his career.
What is the best "
ability" of any player?
Dan Quinn getting heat for still having Daniels in the game with 8 minutes to play and the team down by 31. Seattle had already given Darnold, Smith-Njigba, Williams and most of its other top players the rest of the night off.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 03, 2025, 09:01:11 AMWhat is the best "ability" of any player?
AVAILABILITY BABY!
Quote from: MU82 on November 03, 2025, 09:14:04 AMDan Quinn getting heat for still having Daniels in the game with 8 minutes to play and the team down by 31. Seattle had already given Darnold, Smith-Njigba, Williams and most of its other top players the rest of the night off.
Quinn can be kind of a meathead, but devils advocate...Daniels had just missed a game and a half and hadn't looked great so far, so he was trying to get him extra reps and play him back into rhythm and comfort. But obviously hindsight is 20/20, especially with severe injuries.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 03, 2025, 08:36:30 AMLamar is built like Big Ben compared to Daniels. He's slimmed down a bit, but early in his career when he was Daniels age, he was playing at 225-230. Daniels is listed at 210, but that's generous.
Seattle is doing what they're supposed to, but I get not being overly impressed. Beating a bad Cardinals team and a pretty toothless Texans team by a combined 9 points isn't gonna shoot you up any SB contender lists. I don't rate the Jags at all, but when the Seahawks beat them, the Jags had just beat SF and the Chiefs back to back and that was a 1EST start on the road, so I'll give the Seahawks a bit of credit for that win.
Yeah, the Seahawks kind of blow. They'll be lucky to win 7 games this sesaon.
Tucker ACL tear official. Absolute gut punch.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 03, 2025, 11:31:29 AMTucker ACL tear official. Absolute gut punch.
Nice that Matt wanted Tucker spending 60% of his time doing gimmicky run blocking stunts that expose him to just this type of sh!t
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 03, 2025, 11:46:55 AMNice that Matt wanted Tucker spending 60% of his time doing gimmicky run blocking stunts that expose him to just this type of sh!t
We need to see the Packers commit to the running game more than ever
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 11:55:28 AMWe need to see the Packers commit to the running game more than ever
Just in time for Bears in bear weather. That ball cannot and will not travel through the air in that game.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 03, 2025, 11:59:53 AMJust in time for Bears in bear weather. That ball cannot and will not travel through the air in that game.
The Packers can't compete in Bears weather. The Bears are undefeated historically in Bears weather. Unfortunately, like real Bears, they've hibernated in the winter months the last 40 years
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 12:01:24 PMThe Packers can't compete in Bears weather. The Bears are undefeated historically in Bears weather. Unfortunately, like real Bears, they've hibernated in the winter months the last 40 years
Bear weather is quite the paradox. We are lucky football's greatest minds are on the case
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 03, 2025, 12:17:00 PMBear weather is quite the paradox. We are lucky football's greatest minds are on the case
Like the paradox of an ex-OL player who as GM has no clue about OL importance?
Wacky box score on that Bears-Bengals game.
Bears had four players average over 6 yards per rush, as well as three players with a passer rating over 114.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 03, 2025, 11:59:53 AMJust in time for Bears in bear weather. That ball cannot and will not travel through the air in that game.
My Giants should just forfeit the game against the Bears this Sunday. Hell, they should just forfeit the season.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on November 03, 2025, 12:37:03 PMMy Giants should just forfeit the game against the Bears this Sunday. Hell, they should just forfeit the season.
But if the Giants do win the bears should bench Caleb Williams
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 12:01:24 PMThe Packers can't compete in Bears weather. The Bears are undefeated historically in Bears weather. Unfortunately, like real Bears, they've hibernated in the winter months the last 40 years
Do you think a quarterback with painted nails is going to be able to deal with Bear weather?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 03, 2025, 12:40:14 PMDo you think a quarterback with painted nails is going to be able to deal with Bear weather?
No. They need a Jim Miller-type. A lunch-pail kind of guy who will drink a sixer of Old Style after the game
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 12:51:30 PMNo. They need a Jim Miller-type. A lunch-pail kind of guy who will drink a sixer of Old Style after the game
Soooo...Tyson Bagent.
Quote from: barfolomew on November 03, 2025, 12:36:32 PMWacky box score on that Bears-Bengals game.
Bears had four players average over 6 yards per rush, as well as three players with a passer rating over 114.
If not for the defense being shredded and the Keystone Cops at the end of the 4th, it would have been an absurdly fun game. The coolest and most entertaining game Johnson has called. 2 different passes to Williams. The Kmet pass was really cool. The way they ran Monangai and Brown was amazing. Even against an absurdly leaky defense, still great to watch an offense clicking all over the place.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 03, 2025, 01:42:23 PMIf not for the defense being shredded and the Keystone Cops at the end of the 4th, it would have been an absurdly fun game. The coolest and most entertaining game Johnson has called. 2 different passes to Williams. The Kmet pass was really cool. The way they ran Monangai and Brown was amazing. Even against an absurdly leaky defense, still great to watch an offense clicking all over the place.
While I do think the Bears defense is well below average without the takeaways, I think Cincy has had a very good offense. If they even gave up 30 to them I would feel better. That said, if a frog had wings.......
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 12:51:30 PMNo. They need a Jim Miller-type. A lunch-pail kind of guy who will drink a sixer of Old Style after the game
When I worked for the Bears in 2001 at their Fan Fest, I was a player liaison and spent a lot of time in the front office/player VIP ballroom (at the Hyatt on Michigan Avenue).
Bears had different beverages set up for anyone at the end of the ballroom and I was asked to grab some bottles of water for Dick Jauron. While I was walking over there, I noticed Paul Edinger (with a backpack) in that area. I started grabbing water bottles, and Edinger started putting every Miller Lite can into his backpack (hoping no one saw him). He had to have put 15+ cans of Lite in his backpack.
"Free for me? I'll take three" indeed.
Quote from: Dish on November 03, 2025, 08:37:26 PMWhen I worked for the Bears in 2001 at their Fan Fest, I was a player liaison and spent a lot of time in the front office/player VIP ballroom (at the Hyatt on Michigan Avenue).
Bears had different beverages set up for anyone at the end of the ballroom and I was asked to grab some bottles of water for Dick Jauron. While I was walking over there, I noticed Paul Edinger (with a backpack) in that area. I started grabbing water bottles, and Edinger started putting every Miller Lite can into his backpack (hoping no one saw him). He had to have put 15+ cans of Lite in his backpack.
"Free for me? I'll take three" indeed.
He must have basically been a rookie then? Rookie kicker in the NFL in 2001, he was probably making the same as as the Bears front office drones. Don't blame him for getting the party started on Virginia's tab
Quote from: Dish on November 03, 2025, 08:37:26 PMWhen I worked for the Bears in 2001 at their Fan Fest, I was a player liaison and spent a lot of time in the front office/player VIP ballroom (at the Hyatt on Michigan Avenue).
Bears had different beverages set up for anyone at the end of the ballroom and I was asked to grab some bottles of water for Dick Jauron. While I was walking over there, I noticed Paul Edinger (with a backpack) in that area. I started grabbing water bottles, and Edinger started putting every Miller Lite can into his backpack (hoping no one saw him). He had to have put 15+ cans of Lite in his backpack.
"Free for me? I'll take three" indeed.
Edinger was a weird dude.
https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1985766218859495678
Quote from: Pakuni on November 04, 2025, 11:50:51 AMhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1985766218859495678
Seems steep
Garrett Wilson next? And why are the Cowboys buying (I know, I know, it's Jerry Jones)?
https://x.com/JayGlazer/status/1985786272204394794
I'm assuming that's the Cowboys pick (not the Packers pick) going back to the Jets. That's going to be a top 10 pick.
Quote from: Dish on November 04, 2025, 01:13:16 PMI'm assuming that's the Cowboys pick (not the Packers pick) going back to the Jets. That's going to be a top 10 pick.
You are correct.
2026 second
2027 first (Cowboys)
Mazi Smith
Although I think there's enough talent in Dallas, and Jerry is willing to spend, that it's not a lock that it'll be a top 10 pick in 2027.
Jets smartly dismantling, I think. Not sure how good the next two drafts are, though. Definitely questionable about the quality of QBs.
Also, Aaron Glenn should be renting
I like the Seahawks getting WR Rashid Shaheed from the Saints for a couple of Day 3 draft picks. He will add a lot of speed and should help open things up even more for Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks have had several injuries at the position, too.
Quote from: MU82 on November 04, 2025, 01:51:52 PMI like the Seahawks getting WR Rashid Shaheed from the Saints for a couple of Day 3 draft picks. He will add a lot of speed and should help open things up even more for Smith-Njigba. The Seahawks have had several injuries at the position, too.
Great. Now the Seattle media will have something else to talk about
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 04, 2025, 01:52:29 PMGreat. Now the Seattle media will have something else to talk about
I know! The nerve of Seattle sportswriters writing about Seattle sports! And thinking a 6-2 team isn't horrible, too. Crazy talk.
Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24. Brutal.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl/breaking-news/article/cowboys-announce-death-of-24-year-old-defensive-end-marshawn-kneeland-144746435.html
Quote from: Pakuni on November 06, 2025, 09:49:59 AMCowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24. Brutal.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl/breaking-news/article/cowboys-announce-death-of-24-year-old-defensive-end-marshawn-kneeland-144746435.html
Apparently was involved in a high speed chase that the police disengaged from, only to find the car later involved in a one-vehicle accident and he was found deceased outside the car of a self-inflicted gunshot.
Sounds like may have been having a mental breakdown of some sort. Very sad.
Awful.
yep, Hawks are now a SuperBowl lock. Surprised they even have to play out the rest of the season. Its just a formality with how great the Hawks are.
Quote from: MU82 on November 04, 2025, 02:33:16 PMI know! The nerve of Seattle sportswriters writing about Seattle sports! And thinking a 6-2 team isn't horrible, too. Crazy talk.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 06, 2025, 10:51:35 AMyep, Hawks are now a SuperBowl lock. Surprised they even have to play out the rest of the season. Its just a formality with how great the Hawks are.
I'm just glad they didn't go 0-17, like you predicted.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 06, 2025, 10:51:35 AMyep, Hawks are now a SuperBowl lock. Surprised they even have to play out the rest of the season. Its just a formality with how great the Hawks are.
Things said by no one but imagined by some
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 06, 2025, 11:41:26 AMThings said by no one but imagined by some
PW's a good guy whose heart is in the right place. But he hates Seattle teams and he definitely sees things that aren't there when it comes to them. He loves his Milwaukee/Green Bay sports, and I can appreciate that. We're all passionate fans here.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 11:49:36 AMPW's a good guy whose heart is in the right place. But he hates Seattle teams and he definitely sees things that aren't there when it comes to them. He loves his Milwaukee/Green Bay sports, and I can appreciate that. We're all passionate fans here.
Yes. You have been a die hard Mariners and Seahawks fan for an entire six month now!
Quote from: The Sultan on November 06, 2025, 11:56:34 AMYes. You have been a die hard Mariners and Seahawks fan for an entire six month now!
Hey, it's been a whole year for the Seahawks!
I get into the teams I like. When I moved to Charlotte, I jumped into Panther fandom right away - even though they were awful. But it's not like I grew up a Panthers fan, so it made no sense for me to continue rooting bigly for them after moving 3,000 miles away to Seattle.
Every fan of every team has a time that he or she starts being a fan of that team.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 12:07:41 PMHey, it's been a whole year for the Seahawks!
I get into the teams I like. When I moved to Charlotte, I jumped into Panther fandom right away - even though they were awful. But it's not like I grew up a Panthers fan, so it made no sense for me to continue rooting bigly for them after moving 3,000 miles away to Seattle.
Every fan of every team has a time that he or she starts being a fan of that team.
To be fair you aren't allowed to be happy or support the Panthers until they are good per scoop rules. you just needed a little joy
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 12:07:41 PMHey, it's been a whole year for the Seahawks!
I get into the teams I like. When I moved to Charlotte, I jumped into Panther fandom right away - even though they were awful. But it's not like I grew up a Panthers fan, so it made no sense for me to continue rooting bigly for them after moving 3,000 miles away to Seattle.
Every fan of every team has a time that he or she starts being a fan of that team.
So you're just a sports slut.
KINDA GROSS MAN.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 06, 2025, 12:33:15 PMSo you're just a sports slut.
KINDA GROSS MAN.
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Not universally true - I like the Kraken.
Hawks - personally, can never like after the 2014 NFC Championship game and the following "Fail Mary" game. Way, way over-hyped locally (far more than any other NFL market I have witnessed).
Mariners - They are ok, unless playing the Brewers.
Sonics - I feel the pain of the city losing the team.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 11:49:36 AMPW's a good guy whose heart is in the right place. But he hates Seattle teams and he definitely sees things that aren't there when it comes to them. He loves his Milwaukee/Green Bay sports, and I can appreciate that. We're all passionate fans here.
I get it though. Sports fandom starts somewhere. I randomly picked Fulham because they had some US based players. More I watched the more I cared and now I'd never pick another club.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 06, 2025, 12:17:07 PMTo be fair you aren't allowed to be happy or support the Panthers until they are good per scoop rules. you just needed a little joy
I'd still rather the Panthers win than lose. But one of the fun things about following a team when you live in the town is that its success or failure is reflected in the town's mood. That's especially true of the NFL, though Seattle definitely caught Mariners fever this fall. It was fun to be here and witness it, especially after going without MLB for 14 years.
I just think in general that no one should find joy in sports
Seattle went without MLB for almost 20 years in the 2000's
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 03:09:18 PMI'd still rather the Panthers win than lose. But one of the fun things about following a team when you live in the town is that its success or failure is reflected in the town's mood. That's especially true of the NFL, though Seattle definitely caught Mariners fever this fall. It was fun to be here and witness it, especially after going without MLB for 14 years.
Broncos...
...frauds.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 03:09:18 PMBut one of the fun things about following a team when you live in the town is that its success or failure is reflected in the town's mood.
This is totally get. In no world would I ever become a Bucs fan, but living in the TPA area, its fun to watch Baker with a bit more interest, more than just him being one of my favorite players, cause vibes are fun around, especially local businesses and the like, when they are playing well.
Its the same way that I never totally begrudged people for suddenly liking the Cubs when they moved to Chicago, even moreso the bandwagon fandom of the Blackhawks in the early 2010s. The only time it ever got annoying was when people acted like they were diehard fans forever or blatantly shifted fandom from a team they claimed they had always liked. I remember during the 2016 World Series run having a coworker who was crying with joy/stress during games...when she had moved to Chicago from SF in 2014. And another friend who was suddenly a rabid Cubs fan even though she grew up in Detroit and work Tigers stuff all the time when I knew her in college and her early 20s before she moved a few years after graduating.
I don't feel a great need to police fandom, but I can call out when its absurd or embarrassing.
Patriots QB Drake Maye is the midseason NFL MVP, according to Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice. The second-year signal-caller ranks first in dropback success rate, "has shown the ability to push the ball to all areas of the field," and is explosive as both a passer and as a runner.
More Midseason Awards:
OPOY: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR (Seahawks)
DPOY: Myles Garrett, Edge (Browns)
OROY: Grey Zabel, G* (Seahawks)
DROY: Abdul Carter, Edge (Giants)
Protector Of The Year: Creed Humphrey, C (Chiefs)
Coach Of The Year: Shane Steichen (Colts)
Asst. Coach Of The Year: Chris Shula, DC (Rams)
Did Pick A Name Out Of a Hat (Packers) win Returner of the Year ?
Quote from: MU82 on November 07, 2025, 11:06:16 AMPatriots QB Drake Maye is the midseason NFL MVP, according to Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice. The second-year signal-caller ranks first in dropback success rate, "has shown the ability to push the ball to all areas of the field," and is explosive as both a passer and as a runner.
More Midseason Awards:
OPOY: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR (Seahawks)
DPOY: Myles Garrett, Edge (Browns)
OROY: Grey Zabel, G* (Seahawks)
DROY: Abdul Carter, Edge (Giants)
Protector Of The Year: Creed Humphrey, C (Chiefs)
Coach Of The Year: Shane Steichen (Colts)
Asst. Coach Of The Year: Chris Shula, DC (Rams)
An interior OL winning OROY would be pretty insane. I know Zabel has been very very good, but I don't think he has been otherworldly. PFF certainly doesn't love him. I feel like the bar is Quenton Nelson's rookie year, but even he didn't win OROY.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 07, 2025, 11:44:49 AMAn interior OL winning OROY would be pretty insane. I know Zabel has been very very good, but I don't think he has been otherworldly. PFF certainly doesn't love him. I feel like the bar is Quenton Nelson's rookie year, but even he didn't win OROY.
Yeah, Zabel has been solid, but I can't imagine any scenario where he wins OROY over Egbuka or Warren if those two continue to play as they have.
Quote from: MU82 on November 07, 2025, 11:06:16 AMPatriots QB Drake Maye is the midseason NFL MVP, according to Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice. The second-year signal-caller ranks first in dropback success rate, "has shown the ability to push the ball to all areas of the field," and is explosive as both a passer and as a runner.
More Midseason Awards:
OPOY: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR (Seahawks)
DPOY: Myles Garrett, Edge (Browns)
OROY: Grey Zabel, G* (Seahawks)
DROY: Abdul Carter, Edge (Giants)
Protector Of The Year: Creed Humphrey, C (Chiefs)
Coach Of The Year: Shane Steichen (Colts)
Asst. Coach Of The Year: Chris Shula, DC (Rams)
Drake Maye as your midseason MVP is proof positive of how dumb midseason awards are.
Jonathan Taylor not being on that list feels crazy.
Quote from: MU82 on November 06, 2025, 03:09:18 PMI'd still rather the Panthers win than lose. But one of the fun things about following a team when you live in the town is that its success or failure is reflected in the town's mood. That's especially true of the NFL, though Seattle definitely caught Mariners fever this fall. It was fun to be here and witness it, especially after going without MLB for 14 years.
I like watching the Panthers and seeing Bryce's development. He's been a winner at every level so far so I can see it happening in the NFL. Good luck to him.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 07, 2025, 12:12:27 PMJonathan Taylor not being on that list feels crazy.
I'm a big JSN fan, and he's had a tremendous half-season, but of course Taylor should be OPOY - and maybe MVP.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 07, 2025, 11:44:49 AMAn interior OL winning OROY would be pretty insane. I know Zabel has been very very good, but I don't think he has been otherworldly. PFF certainly doesn't love him. I feel like the bar is Quenton Nelson's rookie year, but even he didn't win OROY.
FWIW, the writer did address this:
A lineman as top rookie?! "In a wide open OROY race, I went with a player that deserves as much recognition as possible despite playing a position that will likely never give him the award (but we should, dang it!)," writes Nate. "Grey Zabel was a polished player entering the NFL, but it's still a tough transition from college to the NFL, especially from the FCS level. The North Dakota State product has already played like a good starter, and I would say even at a Pro Bowl level, over the first two months of his career."Zabel had been good, but he has no chance of winning, so it was silly from that aspect alone. But these exercises are always meant to be conversation pieces ... and here we all are, conversating (as Michael Jordan used to say).
Quote from: MU82 on November 07, 2025, 04:00:16 PMI'm a big JSN fan, and he's had a tremendous half-season, but of course Taylor should be OPOY - and maybe MVP.
FWIW, the writer did address this:
A lineman as top rookie?! "In a wide open OROY race, I went with a player that deserves as much recognition as possible despite playing a position that will likely never give him the award (but we should, dang it!)," writes Nate. "Grey Zabel was a polished player entering the NFL, but it's still a tough transition from college to the NFL, especially from the FCS level. The North Dakota State product has already played like a good starter, and I would say even at a Pro Bowl level, over the first two months of his career."
Zabel had been good, but he has no chance of winning, so it was silly from that aspect alone. But these exercises are always meant to be conversation pieces ... and here we all are, conversating (as Michael Jordan used to say).
Nate Tice is a former Badger FB player, so we shouldn't expect too much from him.
Wanted to put this in the Daily Dose of Doom, where it belongs, but ....
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him
Quote from: Pakuni on November 08, 2025, 12:12:06 PMWanted to put this in the Daily Dose of Doom, where it belongs, but ....
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him
I bet RFK Jr was teasing him because his name was on the older stadium.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 08, 2025, 12:12:06 PMWanted to put this in the Daily Dose of Doom, where it belongs, but ....
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him
Shocking.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 08, 2025, 12:12:06 PMWanted to put this in the Daily Dose of Doom, where it belongs, but ....
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46892115/trump-wants-commanders-stadium-named-him
Pedo Pavilion
Groper Grounds
Orange Bowl
The Berghof
The Bears really seem to be living a charmed life.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 09, 2025, 03:00:43 PMThe Bears really seem to be living a charmed life.
Especially with Russ not allowing Dart to use any of his concussion water.
I need an update from Dish on Brian Daboll.
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 09, 2025, 03:05:58 PMEspecially with Russ not allowing Dart to use any of his concussion water.
I'm predicting a 1-7 finish.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 09, 2025, 03:06:21 PMI need an update from Dish on Brian Daboll.
The Giants have fired Brian Daboll.
NYG is the softest team I have seen in years.
GB loses to Browns and Panthers.
Who were beaten today by the Jets & NO - Shough & Fields!!!!
THANK YOU, MLF.
Someone make sense of the Bills for me.
The Giants suck and Russ is, to quote SVP, "Mr Limited", but can't be upset about a team refusing to quit during a really weird and frustrating game and Caleb engineering back to back TD drives under total game pressure after an unconscionable number of drops and a game lacking any offensive rhythm. His ability to avoid sacks this year is otherworldly. Last year the game would have been over after that missed post to Odunze on the penultimate TD drive or when Thibadoux was in his face immediately any number of times.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 09, 2025, 03:55:10 PMThe Giants suck and Russ is, to quote SVP, "Mr Limited", but can't be upset about a team refusing to quit during a really weird and frustrating game and Caleb engineering back to back TD drives under total game pressure after an unconscionable number of drops and a game lacking any offensive rhythm. His ability to avoid sacks this year is otherworldly. Last year the game would have been over after that missed post to Odunze on the penultimate TD drive or when Thibadoux was in his face immediately any number of times.
While this is coherent accurate analysis of the performance, there are undertones of enjoyment in your prose so the Scoop swat team has been dispatched to take you to the fandom black site (also scoop).
Gibbs touchdown a moment ago (4:15 CST) is an example of why Detroit did not vote to end the tush push. Gibbs was stood up at the 5 yard line. St. Brown, JWilliams, and Laporta shoved the pile 5 years into the end zone. This, too, would be banned. Detroit pushes the pile frequently.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 09, 2025, 03:55:10 PMThe Giants suck and Russ is, to quote SVP, "Mr Limited", but can't be upset about a team refusing to quit during a really weird and frustrating game and Caleb engineering back to back TD drives under total game pressure after an unconscionable number of drops and a game lacking any offensive rhythm. His ability to avoid sacks this year is otherworldly. Last year the game would have been over after that missed post to Odunze on the penultimate TD drive or when Thibadoux was in his face immediately any number of times.
Yeah, I guess they refused to quit against the Bengals too.
We'll see if they refuse to quit now when they play a decent team.
Another clutch performance by Caleb Williams with his job on the line.
Quote from: Jockey on November 09, 2025, 03:15:28 PMNYG is the softest team I have seen in years.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 09, 2025, 03:06:21 PMI need an update from Dish on Brian Daboll.
Greg Olsen was absolutely ripping Daboll for not going for a TD from the half-yard line for a 14-point lead.
Quote from: MU82 on November 09, 2025, 04:53:25 PMGreg Olsen was absolutely ripping Daboll for not going for a TD from the half-yard line for a 14-point lead.
Olsen? Did you intend this to be in teal? Your opinion carries more weight than his.
Quote from: MU82 on November 09, 2025, 04:53:25 PMGreg Olsen was absolutely ripping Daboll for not going for a TD from the half-yard line for a 14-point lead.
Daboll was too scared to try to win.
I bet Nick Bosa is getting really jealous of who Fox picked to call the Washington game right now and not his game.
Do you think there's anyone on Houston scoop calling for mills over stroud
The 49ers are impressive. ::)
Quote from: Jockey on November 09, 2025, 04:28:16 PMYeah, I guess they refused to quit against the Bengals too.
We'll see if they refuse to quit now when they play a decent team.
Beating a bad team is a novel concept for some coaches in the division
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 09, 2025, 05:05:35 PMOlsen? Did you intend this to be in teal? Your opinion carries more weight than his.
Why? Olsen is a very knowledgeable analyst. Many believe he is the best.
Though yes, I'm good, too, thanks.
Quote from: MU82 on November 09, 2025, 04:53:25 PMGreg Olsen was absolutely ripping Daboll for not going for a TD from the half-yard line for a 14-point lead.
He was probably mind-f**ed after he passed up FGs multiple times earlier in the game to go for it on 4th down and failing, but still, I agree it was not the time. I think at one point in the first half, the Bears and Giants combined for 5 failed 4th down conversions inside the opponents 40.
Fun fact from the Browns game...since 1950, teams were 225-0 when holding the opponent to under 175 total yards and committing no turnovers. That is until the Browns lost today. Gabriel was barely over a 50% completion percentage with 5 YPA. Not only does he have a weak arm, its not accurate either and he takes a ton of sacks.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 09, 2025, 06:01:37 PMThe 49ers are impressive. ::)
Starting QB out.
Two starting WRs out.
All-pro pass rusher out.
Other starting DE out.
All-pro MLB out.
It's incredible work by Shanahan and Saleh that they've been as competitive as they have been this season. Even today, that was a one-score game with 10 minutes to play.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 09, 2025, 08:35:48 PMStarting QB out.
Two starting WRs out.
All-pro pass rusher out.
Other starting DE out.
All-pro MLB out.
It's incredible work by Shanahan and Saleh that they've been as competitive as they have been this season. Even today, that was a one-score game with 10 minutes to play.
Yeah, I thought they had really good futures value even after the Bosa injury, but its difficult to see how they stay competitive with good teams after losing Fred Warner, Mykell Williams, and a lot of DL depth.
No Jaire tonight.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 10, 2025, 05:58:44 AMNo Jaire tonight.
A nice way to honor his Packer career.
That's snarky and he was a good player for us, but releasing him seems to be the right move.
Quote from: MUBurrow on November 09, 2025, 09:52:07 PMYeah, I thought they had really good futures value even after the Bosa injury, but its difficult to see how they stay competitive with good teams after losing Fred Warner, Mykell Williams, and a lot of DL depth.
The Rams and Seahawks are better teams but the 49ers have a nice 5-week stretch coming to keep themselves in the race: Arizona, Carolina, Cleveland, BYE, Tennessee.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 09, 2025, 08:35:48 PMStarting QB out.
Two starting WRs out.
All-pro pass rusher out.
Other starting DE out.
All-pro MLB out.
It's incredible work by Shanahan and Saleh that they've been as competitive as they have been this season. Even today, that was a one-score game with 10 minutes to play.
I can't think of a team that has been as snakebit with major injuries following monster contracts. Last year, Aiyuk signs a $120MM, top 5 value WR contract...plays less than half a season before a major knee injury. This year, Purdy signs a top 5 value QB contract...gets Rodgers'd in the season opener. Kittle becomes the highest paid TE in the league this year...tears his hamstring immediately.
Shanahan has such an interesting career/legacy right now. For me, MAJOR Andy Reid in Philly vibes. Both brilliant offensive minds, both probably overly maligned for justified bad in game decision making.
Giving Shanahan a break for the injury explosion last year...
First 7 years:
Reid: 70-42, 4 division titles, 3 NFC Championship losses, 1 SB loss
Shanahan: 65-50, 3 division titles, 2 NFC Championship losses, 2 SB losses
To Shanahan's credit, Reid was 4 years older/more experienced and started from the beginning in Philly with a top 5 QB of the 2000s. Shanahan accomplished a lot of what he did with Jimmy G and f-ing CJ Beathard.
But like Reid, until he wins a SB, I don't think he'll get the credit he deserves even though people undersell how damn hard it is to win a SB. However, if you give me an O/U on Shanahan SBs before 2050, I'd hit the over pretty confidently.
I think it was on SVP last night a guest asked if the Bears "were the best bad team or the worst good team in the NFL?"
I'd like to think they are a bad good team. They have a L.O.F.T. problem.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 10, 2025, 11:12:06 AMI think it was on SVP last night a guest asked if the Bears "were the best bad team or the worst good team in the NFL?"
I'd like to think they are a bad good team. They have a L.O.F.T. problem.
I wouldn't even say they are a "bad" good team, I think they are just a very limited good team. A young QB who has shown flashes of greatness, but still struggles with consistency and inexperience, exacerbated by an OLine that should be better, but too often leaves him at the mercy of top tier rushers. A patchwork defense. Young and talented but inconsistent offensive weapons surrounding Williams (see the contagious drop plague).
Full credit to Ben Johnson for getting the most of the team, having them win games and beat teams they should, turning a 7th round RB into an impact player, and having a team that nobody (including any sane or reasonable Bears fan) thinks is all that good...bea team that is a 4th quarter collapse in Johnson's first game as HC away from being 7-2 halfway through the year.
They beat a terrible Browns team at home and somehow steal 2 of Minnesota on the road, Pitt at home, either Packer game, or Detroit at Soldier Field in January temps and they are 9-8, which for me would be a fantastic year all things considered.
Daboll out.
All his hard work to get fired has finally paid off.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 11:55:21 AMDaboll out.
All his hard work to get fired has finally paid off.
That is the right move for NYG. I think his need to win now was not the best for Dart's long term development and health.
Bob Iger is going to be on the Manningcast tonight.
Hoping against hope Peyton and Eli don't play the role of loyal corporate stooges, but I suspect Iger wouldn't be going on if he didn't believe it would be a safe space.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 11:55:21 AMDaboll out.
All his hard work to get fired has finally paid off.
Bad coaches can survive for a while. Cowards can't.
I mentioned yesterday that they were the softest team I can remember - and that is saying a lot with the cincys and Dallas' of the NFL.
Daboll should never be an HC again.
Shoulda been fired for going into the blue tent to pressure medical personnel a few weeks ago.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 12:21:42 PMBob Iger is going to be on the Manningcast tonight.
Hoping against hope Peyton and Eli don't play the role of loyal corporate stooges, but I suspect Iger wouldn't be going on if he didn't believe it would be a safe space.
I mean, nobody is tuning into Manningcast for investigative journalism or even substantive news, so I think table stakes is a light casual conversation.
But it might actually be interesting, cause Iger, if nothing else, is one of the most accomplished and savvy CEOs of the last few decades who has danced through some land mines in the not so distant past. Not to mention, he cut his teeth in TV. I would think he's wise enough to not have it be some absurd pollyanna glad-handing and try to make a case for something (though there isn't too much of a positive case from the Disney/ESPN), but who knows
I have no idea what having Bob Iger on the Manningcast does to help ESPN here though. At best people are going to have no idea who he is. At worst he's the dude that is making people get a five day Fubo trial to watch a football game.
Quote from: Jockey on November 10, 2025, 12:33:24 PMDaboll should never be an HC again.
He won't get a HC job for awhile cause he went from COY darling to winning 11 total games in the next 3 years and everyone saw Jones go from a basket case under him back to Danny Dimes the minute he was with a competent coach.
But let's be real, it's the NFL. If he goes somewhere as an OC and does with another young QB/offense what he did with Josh Allen and Buffalo, the peripheral stuff will be forgotten.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 10, 2025, 02:01:39 PMI have no idea what having Bob Iger on the Manningcast does to help ESPN here though. At best people are going to have no idea who he is. At worst he's the dude that is making people get a five day Fubo trial to watch a football game.
Oh I don't disagree. Like I said, there isn't much of a case from the DIS/ESPN side. But when I think of detached, tone deaf CEOs, I certainly don't think of Iger. So I was saying it's interesting if only for "what do they think there is to gain here?"
Quote from: JWags85 on November 10, 2025, 01:58:47 PMI mean, nobody is tuning into Manningcast for investigative journalism or even substantive news, so I think table stakes is a light casual conversation.
But it might actually be interesting, cause Iger, if nothing else, is one of the most accomplished and savvy CEOs of the last few decades who has danced through some land mines in the not so distant past. Not to mention, he cut his teeth in TV. I would think he's wise enough to not have it be some absurd pollyanna glad-handing and try to make a case for something (though there isn't too much of a positive case from the Disney/ESPN), but who knows
Nobody is expecting Eli Manning to do his best Mike Wallace impersonation. Maybe don't just fluff the guy, or give him an open mic to broadcast the company's talking points without question. I guess I'm hoping they approach it more like football guys than Disney employees.
As for Iger's vaunted landmine dancing abilities, they have, in the not so distant past, been not so good. The Kimmel thing was bad for the bottom line and his reputation. Even though he bested DeSantis - which seems less impressive every day - it was a fight he had to be dragged into kicking and screaming.
He benefits greatly from comparison to Bob Chapek ... never mind the fact that Chapek was Iger's guy and handpicked successor.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 03:27:47 PMNobody is expecting Eli Manning to do his best Mike Wallace impersonation. Maybe don't just fluff the guy, or give him an open mic to broadcast the company's talking points without question. I guess I'm hoping they approach it more like football guys than Disney employees.
As for Iger's vaunted landmine dancing abilities, they have, in the not so distant past, been not so good. The Kimmel thing was bad for the bottom line and his reputation. Even though he bested DeSantis - which seems less impressive every day - it was a fight he had to be dragged into kicking and screaming.
He benefits greatly from comparison to Bob Chapek ... never mind the fact that Chapek was Iger's guy and handpicked successor.
Iger on the Manningcast is a topic of discussion??
99.999% of Americans could care less ..... much less look for some agenda behind it.
Sorry to say, but the world is not out to get you.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 10, 2025, 05:15:59 PMIger on the Manningcast is a topic of discussion??
99.999% of Americans could care less ..... much less look for some agenda behind it.
Sorry to say, but the world is not out to get you.
99.998% don't care about Marquette BB, but we talk about it and have 'fun' anyway.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 10, 2025, 05:15:59 PMSorry to say, but the world is not out to get you.
WTF are you talking about?
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 05:46:15 PMWTF are you talking about?
C'mon. You can say that about at least half the posts here.
NYG situation. Very Kafkaesque.
Quote from: tower912 on November 10, 2025, 05:50:21 PMC'mon. You can say that about at least half the posts here.
Fair.
Quote from: tower912 on November 10, 2025, 05:54:43 PMNYG situation. Very Kafkaesque.
Hoping this brings about a metamorphosis for the Giants.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 05:57:49 PMHoping this brings about a metamorphosis for the Giants.
I feel like this will be the trial that really tells us what the organization is made of
Yeesh. Gotta support the troops so not going to comment on whatever that was.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 10, 2025, 07:13:53 PMYeesh. Gotta support the troops so not going to comment on whatever that was.
What happened?
Packers got away with a false start. Huge missed call.
Green Bay getting the KC calls early.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 10, 2025, 07:22:04 PMPackers got away with a false start. Huge missed call.
wait til you find out about the tush push
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 10, 2025, 07:22:57 PMwait til you find out about the tush push
It didn't matter after that sack.
I swear if Watson would have went up and tried to high point that pass he could of caught it, instead he played defense and it hit him in the helmet.
GB wide receiver gives up on the ball and it hits him in the helmet. MLF's fault.
Never mind. Move whenever you want.
Any play that can't be officiated should be banned.
And why wasn't MLF on the field screaming at the refs?
Number 56 for Philly has committed about 5 false starts already.
Quote from: Jockey on November 10, 2025, 07:32:22 PMAny play that can't be officiated should be banned.
And why wasn't MLF on the field screaming at the refs?
what's the point? It's getting called out virtually every game now and clearly the league doesn't care to get the refs to call anything.
Big time play there from Cooper.
Yeah. Let's see if we can run the ball every play.
Sure hope they call that consistently.
The Nazareth game.
Love Hurts
Aaron would've just started ignoring the play calls at this point.
Not exactly an offensive clinic for GB.
Quote from: tower912 on November 10, 2025, 07:22:32 PMGreen Bay getting the KC calls early.
Do you mean Philly getting the KC calls?
That ball was clearly uncatchable.
Quote from: forgetful on November 10, 2025, 08:17:44 PMDo you mean Philly getting the KC calls?
Both teams are.
Not an intelligent decision by Love.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 10, 2025, 08:35:52 PMNot an intelligent decision by Love.
Offensive line can't be that porous.
https://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1988067580729315693?s=20
Quote from: Pakuni on November 10, 2025, 08:38:01 PMhttps://x.com/SharpFootball/status/1988067580729315693?s=20
Reeko at least appreciates their dedication to the establishment of the run.
Love ain't it.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 09:01:44 PMLove ain't it.
Eh. Play calling isn't pretty bad and the OL isn't holding up again. Same problem as Cleveland and Carolina.
Why would you go for it on 4th and 9 there?
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 09:01:44 PMLove ain't it.
I'm not exactly sure what you want him to do. He's running for his life, there is no pocket, and players dropping balls.
Quote from: forgetful on November 10, 2025, 09:12:43 PMI'm not exactly sure what you want him to do. He's running for his life, there is no pocket, and players dropping balls.
And the play calling keeps getting him into third and long.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 10, 2025, 09:12:05 PMWhy would you go for it on 4th and 9 there?
I think it was the right call. But they should have thrown it underneath on the previous play. Have an outlet pass to alleviate the rush.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 09:01:44 PMLove ain't it.
I don't know how you watch this game and that's the conclusion. He's down 3 of his top 4 receivers, OL has been actively bad. Both the third down and 4th down throws were dots that the receivers just dropped
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 10, 2025, 09:12:05 PMWhy would you go for it on 4th and 9 there?
Especially after last week. Just awful decision making here.
What's the saying? DBs are just WRs who just can't catch?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 10, 2025, 09:13:57 PMEspecially after last week. Just awful decision making here.
I actually liked him going for it there, but there's no rhyme or reason to his choices. He's just flipping coins.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 10, 2025, 09:15:35 PMI actually liked him going for it there, but there's no rhyme or reason to his choices. He's just flipping coins.
Yeah I was thinking they were further back. I agree with you.
These last few primetime games haven't been a great showcase for the NFL.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 10, 2025, 09:15:35 PMI actually liked him going for it there, but there's no rhyme or reason to his choices. He's just flipping coins.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 10, 2025, 09:15:35 PMI actually liked him going for it there, but there's no rhyme or reason to his choices. He's just flipping coins.
Wouldn't you want to pin them inside the 10?
May you all love anything as much as Matt loves 3rd and Medium
I honestly would consider running for it on 3rd and then go for it on 4th if you don't get it here.
Passing game hasn't been working.
Or maybe a tight-end screen to Musgrave. Then go for it on 4th if you need to.
But MLF will likely go with 3 receivers all going deep.
Brutal penalty there.
They just ignored the offsides?
MLF is such a fcking idiot
Quote from: forgetful on November 10, 2025, 09:29:16 PMThey just ignored the offsides?
Hell of a swallowed whistle. Alignment penalties don't apply to the eagles though
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 10, 2025, 09:30:16 PMHell of a swallowed whistle. Alignment penalties don't apply to the eagles though
It was pretty obvious. Bo Melton again.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 10, 2025, 09:32:45 PMIt was pretty obvious. Bo Melton again.
Oh it was a penalty on the packers. But eagles I thought came across early so should have been at worst offsetting
How on 3rd an 7 does no one have an assignment on Saquan.
I don't think this stretch will be highlighted on MLF's resume whenever he's looking for a job in the future.
Time to establish the run
I have been at the conclusion that Love isn't it for a while. He has absolutely zero situational awareness whatsoever. I can't remember a QB that was worse in the last 4 minutes of halves as Love is. On the play before his first half fumble he had plenty of time to get rid of the ball. Instead he ends up hurting his center when the best case scenario was a 2 foot gain to keep the clock running with 40 seconds left in the half, and then on the very next play is about to take another sack to get out of field goal range and tries desperately to throw a football like he's shooting a basketball and fumbled away a scoring opportunity. The throw directly to a CB in the Browns game up 10 with 5 minutes to go. The fumble late in the first half of the Cowboys game when you're already leading. Then he got very lucky the last second didn't tick off to lose in OT in Dallas. Just absolutely no situational awareness at all.
And this is why you don't have a lame duck GM who staked his career to a QB he traded up for in the first round to get. He makes an all in trade despite not having a contending roster and now you don't have a first round pick for the next 2 years.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 09:42:08 PMI have been at the conclusion that Love isn't it for a while. He has absolutely zero situational awareness whatsoever. I can't remember a QB that was worse in the last 4 minutes of halves as Love is. On the play before his first half fumble he had plenty of time to get rid of the ball. Instead he ends up hurting his center, and then on the very next play is about to take another sack to get out of field goal range and tries desperately to throw a football like he's shooting a basketball and fumbled away a scoring opportunity. The throw directly to a CB in the Browns game up 10 with 5 minutes to go. The late in the first half of the Cowboys game when you're already leading. Then he got very lucky the last second didn't tick off to lose in OT in Dallas. Just absolutely no situational awareness at all.
And this is why you don't have a lame duck GM who staked his career to a QB he traded up for in the first round to get. He makes an all in trade despite not having a contending roster and now you don't have a first round pick for the next 2 years.
His coach has the coaching instinct of Elon Musk parenting his children
And without fail, Savion Williams needs a gimmicky touch
Packers fans don't sound happy with those dink passes.
The run has been established
Tyler Steen 56 gets to false start like every other play.
That hurt. No pun intended.
GB had a nice trip.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 09:42:08 PMI have been at the conclusion that Love isn't it for a while. He has absolutely zero situational awareness whatsoever. I can't remember a QB that was worse in the last 4 minutes of halves as Love is. On the play before his first half fumble he had plenty of time to get rid of the ball. Instead he ends up hurting his center when the best case scenario was a 2 foot gain to keep the clock running with 40 seconds left in the half, and then on the very next play is about to take another sack to get out of field goal range and tries desperately to throw a football like he's shooting a basketball and fumbled away a scoring opportunity. The throw directly to a CB in the Browns game up 10 with 5 minutes to go. The fumble late in the first half of the Cowboys game when you're already leading. Then he got very lucky the last second didn't tick off to lose in OT in Dallas. Just absolutely no situational awareness at all.
And this is why you don't have a lame duck GM who staked his career to a QB he traded up for in the first round to get. He makes an all in trade despite not having a contending roster and now you don't have a first round pick for the next 2 years.
I actually think they need to take the handcuffs off of Love. In games like this they limit him when they constantly leave him in 3rd and long situations.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 10, 2025, 09:57:57 PMI actually think they need to take the handcuffs off of Love. In games like this they limit him when they constantly leave him in 3rd and long situations.
Correct take. Hire Luke Fickell to install the air raid
Yeah I think Love is the least of their problems. He's not Rodgers. He's good though.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 10, 2025, 09:57:57 PMI actually think they need to take the handcuffs off of Love. In games like this they limit him when they constantly leave him in 3rd and long situations.
I don't think MLF trusts him.
Quote from: Jockey on November 10, 2025, 10:00:11 PMI don't think MLF trusts him.
Matt is an excellent judge of football talent as noted by the 7 pts they've scored
If MLF called that pass play on 2nd down there, I would have lost my mind.
Establish the run when they least expect it
Oops MLF hit the wrong button on his controller and accidentally called a play action pass.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 09:42:08 PMI have been at the conclusion that Love isn't it for a while. He has absolutely zero situational awareness whatsoever. I can't remember a QB that was worse in the last 4 minutes of halves as Love is. On the play before his first half fumble he had plenty of time to get rid of the ball. Instead he ends up hurting his center when the best case scenario was a 2 foot gain to keep the clock running with 40 seconds left in the half, and then on the very next play is about to take another sack to get out of field goal range and tries desperately to throw a football like he's shooting a basketball and fumbled away a scoring opportunity. The throw directly to a CB in the Browns game up 10 with 5 minutes to go. The fumble late in the first half of the Cowboys game when you're already leading. Then he got very lucky the last second didn't tick off to lose in OT in Dallas. Just absolutely no situational awareness at all.
And this is why you don't have a lame duck GM who staked his career to a QB he traded up for in the first round to get. He makes an all in trade despite not having a contending roster and now you don't have a first round pick for the next 2 years.
Some things are not Love's fault.
Jacobs doesn't run to the right position. Dropped pass.
Then called a run on 4th and 1.
Run established.
Yeah, there is no way I blame this on Love. The fumble was bad. But he was hamstrung by getting put into bad situations and drops all night long.
Could not be more done with Lafluer
Absolutely speechless. I'd say he has to give up play calling duties but there 0 chance he'll ever do that.
The Packers have fired MLF.
;)
It seems when they get him some quick passes early, he can carve up teams. It just seems they love to run it and/or have deep dropbacks.
MLF is getting worse every game. Keeps Love under wraps for 3 1/2 quarters and then with the game on the line, takes it out of his hands again.
I'm no expert, but I didn't like the play call on 4th down.
Trump won't get a stadium named after him but I'd give naming rights for whatever the fck that was
To be fair, did MLF make that playcall or was it Love?
Only a LaFleur team could botch a game deciding play that badly. He is so f'ing inept
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 10, 2025, 10:14:55 PMTo be fair, did MLF make that playcall or was it Love?
MLF inserts himself into everything you can call him Jeffrey Epstein
Never said MLF was good or helps Love. Just that Love isn't it. And it's not about just tonight.
WTH was that? No idea why Philly would go for it there.
Smart to put the ball in Matt Lafleurs hands
Is he kicking with the wind?
Wow, if that was the best kick they could get, they should have just did a Hail Mary.
That was bizarre.
Quote from: forgetful on November 10, 2025, 10:23:01 PMWow, if that was the best kick they could get, they should have just did a Hail Mary.
Pretty sure the snap was bad.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 10, 2025, 10:12:54 PMThe Packers have fired MLF.
;)
You're trying to steal my bit.
If there was any doubt before, LaFluer is a horrific play caller and game decision maker. They have lost 3 and tied 1 by a total of 15 points in which every game was basically given away by inept play calling or decision making. They will never win any thing that matters with LaFluer as a coach.
Penalties and mental mistakes galore cost them the game. Another chapter in LaFleur's ineptitude.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 10, 2025, 10:17:56 PMNever said MLF was good or helps Love. Just that Love isn't it. And it's not about just tonight.
I understand, I just couldn't disagree more.
With the schedule they've had this has pretty much been a failure of a season so far. Once again not a single player has gotten better, maybe Kraft but that's out the window now. At some point there needs to be real accountability on lafluer.
Quote from: Dish on November 10, 2025, 10:26:10 PMYou're trying to steal my bit.
Guilty as charged.
Please accept my apologies. I will not make the same mistake twice.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 10, 2025, 10:30:06 PMGuilty as charged.
Please accept my apologies. I will not make the same mistake twice.
If the Packers care about competing (they do not compare about competing) you won't need to make it twice
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 10, 2025, 10:31:18 PMIf the Packers care about competing (they do not compare about competing) you won't need to make it twice
I sure hope Policy doesn't eff around with this idiot. Murphy would have never done anything.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 10, 2025, 10:33:57 PMI sure hope Policy doesn't eff around with this idiot. Murphy would have never done anything.
They will strip Bisaccia of asst HC for this
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 10, 2025, 09:13:52 PMI don't know how you watch this game and that's the conclusion. He's down 3 of his top 4 receivers, OL has been actively bad. Both the third down and 4th down throws were dots that the receivers just dropped
Maybe he'd be better in the clutch if he painted his nails
I refuse to call out Love until he has a competent coach. His receivers suck too without Kraft and Reed.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 10, 2025, 10:41:50 PMI refuse to call out Love until he has a competent coach. His receivers suck too without Kraft and Reed.
Love is down 4 of his top 5 receivers. He gets that excuse. Lafleur doesn't get the benefit of the doubt given he doesn't know how to use a healthy battery
This is where I get fed up as a Packers fan. They routinely stick with failed coaches way too long. Capers, Barry, several special teams coaches, now LaFleur. I'm probably forgetting others. They fart around when it's painfully clear it's time to move on.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 10, 2025, 10:18:56 PMWTH was that? No idea why Philly would go for it there.
Sirianni tried real hard to out-stoopid MLF on that one.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 10, 2025, 10:48:02 PMThis is where I get fed up as a Packers fan. They routinely stick with failed coaches way too long. Capers, Barry, several special teams coaches, now LaFleur. I'm probably forgetting others. They fart around when it's painfully clear it's time to move on.
Mike McCarthy says hold my beer.
Quote from: Mutaman on November 11, 2025, 12:37:28 AMMike McCarthy says hold my beer.
I thought of including him on the list. An argument could be made for sure. He at least had earned some benefit of the doubt for being kept around.
So apparently the entire eagles defense knew exactly what the Packers were going to do on the failed 4th & 1 and even shouted it out before the snap and no one bothered to do anything about it.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 11, 2025, 07:08:20 AMSo apparently the entire eagles defense knew exactly what the Packers were going to do on the failed 4th & 1 and even shouted it out before the snap and no one bothered to do anything about it.
Stunning. One of the DT's called out "inside zone running play" And there wasn't an option to audible to another play compounding how bad that was. Love does share responsibility too for not calling timeout.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 11, 2025, 07:04:14 AMI thought of including him on the list. An argument could be made for sure. He at least had earned some benefit of the doubt for being kept around.
MLF has made the playoffs 5 of 6 years and won 11+ games in 4 of 6 years. I totally get being fed up with him and his progression has been more or less downward since 2021, but you sound like a spoiled delusional fan to say he's earned no benefit of the doubt. There are less than 10 NFL coaches who have been to the playoffs multiple times with their current team, if you jack it up to 3 or more times, there are like 5 others than MLF.
Fire him after the year cause of diminishing returns or cause you think you have a SB caliber team and he's no longer capable of winning one, fair, I get it. But acting like the Packers are cursed with some abject failure of a coach and it's outrageous malpractice to have not moved on or they should do something mid season is just myopic and detached from reality
Your first place Chicago Bears.
Injuries are taking a toll on the Packers offense. Hopefully, they can address some of them through the draft.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 11, 2025, 08:20:37 AMMLF has made the playoffs 5 of 6 years and won 11+ games in 4 of 6 years. I totally get being fed up with him and his progression has been more or less downward since 2021, but you sound like a spoiled delusional fan to say he's earned no benefit of the doubt. There are less than 10 NFL coaches who have been to the playoffs multiple times with their current team, if you jack it up to 3 or more times, there are like 5 others than MLF.
Fire him after the year cause of diminishing returns or cause you think you have a SB caliber team and he's no longer capable of winning one, fair, I get it. But acting like the Packers are cursed with some abject failure of a coach and it's outrageous malpractice to have not moved on or they should do something mid season is just myopic and detached from reality
Thanks, I'll definitely try to do better.
He'd also probably be no different than a lot of flame out coaches if he wasn't gifted generational QBs from day one.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 11, 2025, 08:49:10 AMHe'd also probably be no different than a lot of flame out coaches if he wasn't gifted generational QBs from day one.
You mean like having a first ballot HOF qb win two MVP's his first three years as head coach?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 11, 2025, 08:49:10 AMHe'd also probably be no different than a lot of flame out coaches if he wasn't gifted generational QBs from day one.
He still made the playoffs twice post-Rodgers, post-Davante, and with no other elite offensive players (I guess depends on your opinion of Josh Jacobs, who I'd call very good at this point, not elite).
I'm not some MLF fanboy and as a Bears fan, I have no issue seeing him flounder. But I've also experienced a decade of truly bad coaches, so I can tell the difference. MLF is an above average coach who has lost the plot in GB and its probably best for both to move on. Its happening to a couple of guys hired in that 1-2 year window in 2019-2020. Zac Taylor, Stefanski, all looked good for awhile and now are falling apart.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 11, 2025, 07:08:20 AMSo apparently the entire eagles defense knew exactly what the Packers were going to do on the failed 4th & 1 and even shouted it out before the snap and no one bothered to do anything about it.
Love heard it and "still thought they had a light box" ::)
Quote from: JWags85 on November 11, 2025, 09:47:58 AMHe still made the playoffs twice post-Rodgers, post-Davante, and with no other elite offensive players (I guess depends on your opinion of Josh Jacobs, who I'd call very good at this point, not elite).
I'm not some MLF fanboy and as a Bears fan, I have no issue seeing him flounder. But I've also experienced a decade of truly bad coaches, so I can tell the difference. MLF is an above average coach who has lost the plot in GB and its probably best for both to move on. Its happening to a couple of guys hired in that 1-2 year window in 2019-2020. Zac Taylor, Stefanski, all looked good for awhile and now are falling apart.
This is spot on. MLF reminds me of the NFL version of Mike Budenholzer, he just doesn't have Giannis (anymore...and the Packers were very real SB contenders when he did in Rodgers). He came in and the offense immediately looked much better and more modern. But he has a ceiling and we're seeing it. With an elite QB he'd be good enough to win a SB. With a decent to good QB but not elite one, things are getting stale.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 11, 2025, 10:39:49 AMThis is spot on. MLF reminds me of the NFL version of Mike Budenholzer, he just doesn't have Giannis (anymore...and the Packers were very real SB contenders when he did in Rodgers). He came in and the offense immediately looked much better and more modern. But he has a ceiling and we're seeing it. With an elite QB he'd be good enough to win a SB. With a decent to good QB but not elite one, things are getting stale.
Yep, this is where I am as well.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 11, 2025, 07:08:20 AMSo apparently the entire eagles defense knew exactly what the Packers were going to do on the failed 4th & 1 and even shouted it out before the snap and no one bothered to do anything about it.
Yes.
Bad call and then bad decision by Love to run the play when defense called it out.
That play specifically is the reason you use time outs.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 11, 2025, 07:08:20 AMSo apparently the entire eagles defense knew exactly what the Packers were going to do on the failed 4th & 1 and even shouted it out before the snap and no one bothered to do anything about it.
The Packers looked clueless and frenzied as they lined up. They needed to take a time out. They had two left and plenty of time to still get the field goal.
But again, nothing LaFleur did was as dopey as that pass Sirianni had Hurts throw on fourth down. The only thing more stoopider than the call was Sirianni's explanation afterward. He seemed to think that the only options were a long field goal or going for it. I know nobody likes to punt ... but you gotta punt there.
Quote from: MU82 on November 11, 2025, 11:09:22 AMBut again, nothing LaFleur did was as dopey as that pass Sirianni had Hurts throw on fourth down. The only thing more stoopider than the call was Sirianni's explanation afterward. He seemed to think that the only options were a long field goal or going for it. I know nobody likes to punt ... but you gotta punt there.
Agree 100% Not even having a punt as an option is very odd and "stoopid".
Quote from: MU82 on November 11, 2025, 11:09:22 AMThe Packers looked clueless and frenzied as they lined up. They needed to take a time out. They had two left and plenty of time to still get the field goal.
When I saw the flag after the chaos of the play, I figured surely there had been a TO called, or at least someone jumped offsides. It was that haphazard
Quote from: JWags85 on November 11, 2025, 09:47:58 AMHe still made the playoffs twice post-Rodgers, post-Davante, and with no other elite offensive players (I guess depends on your opinion of Josh Jacobs, who I'd call very good at this point, not elite).
I'm not some MLF fanboy and as a Bears fan, I have no issue seeing him flounder. But I've also experienced a decade of truly bad coaches, so I can tell the difference. MLF is an above average coach who has lost the plot in GB and its probably best for both to move on. Its happening to a couple of guys hired in that 1-2 year window in 2019-2020. Zac Taylor, Stefanski, all looked good for awhile and now are falling apart.
I'd take stefanski in a heartbeat
Sean McDermott has given Joe Brady the dreaded vote of confidence.
Quote from: MU82 on November 11, 2025, 12:13:02 PMSean McDermott has given Joe Brady the dreaded vote of confidence.
A soft landing in Baton Rouge awaits?
Quote from: Pakuni on November 11, 2025, 12:17:40 PMA soft landing in Baton Rouge awaits?
Have they officially fired Brian Kelly yet?
Quote from: Jockey on November 11, 2025, 10:52:48 AMYes.
Bad call and then bad decision by Love to run the play when defense called it out.
That play specifically is the reason you use time outs.
Don't blame love he's missing his skill players
It is an interesting thought. How many QB's have been able to win with beat up O-lines, missing skill players, and untimely drops? Stafford put up big numbers that way, but he didn't win enough games in Detroit that way.
One answer would be to start moving Love around in the pocket, rollout and bootlegs. Get him in space and let him rip.
MLF studying his tablet with his back to his defense in the field is a bad look.
Ah, well, plenty of draft capital with which to fix the weak spots going forward.
Actually, Gutey is as guilty as Poles was for his OL.
Other than Thom, total malpractice.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 11, 2025, 12:01:57 PMI'd take stefanski in a heartbeat
I think Stefanski's future job prospects hinge heavily on how much decision making, especially personnel, was him and how much was taken out of his hands. Because for a good offensive mind, he's been horrible from who he's brought in has his OCs (Van Pelt and Dorsey were horrible and are no longer OCs, Rees looks to be heading the same way), to his schemes, to his management of the QB position. I'm not even putting anything Watson related, its beyond that.
You have a guy like Vrabel who was a good coach that got hit with a terrible injury situation then got pushed out during a complete overhaul with a new GM coming in. But Stefanski has been fairly terrible, with tons of talent, since his first year, save for the Joe Flacco miracle redemption tour in 2023.
Quote from: MU82 on November 11, 2025, 12:13:02 PMSean McDermott has given Joe Brady the dreaded vote of confidence.
I have no clue why they would even dream of entertaining Daboll, or anyone, over Brady at this point. Their offensive scheme/gameplan hasn't been their problem, IMO. They are #2 in total offense, best rushing team in the league (which was the big upgrade with Brady over Daboll, interesting giving his passing offense pedigree), top 5 in scoring.
Their last 2 losses were terrible turnovers against the Dolphins (and letting De'von Achane turn into Barry Sanders) and Josh Allen almost single-handedly being absolutely atrocious on MNF against the Falcons. He's actually having a pretty good, very efficient year, but when he's been off, he's been REALLY bad. Brady has turned James Cook into the best back in the AFC behind JT.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 11, 2025, 12:17:40 PMA soft landing in Baton Rouge awaits?
He's probably a year or two away from an NFL HC gig, id be shocked if he was even an LSU finalist.
As you contemplate who you want to be the next coach of the Packers, ponder this. Mike McCarthy is the current top betting favorite to get the NYG job.
Quote from: tower912 on November 11, 2025, 03:11:01 PMAs you contemplate who you want to be the next coach of the Packers, ponder this. Mike McCarthy is the current top betting favorite to get the NYG job.
McCarthy would be a good fit for the Giants. Young quarterback and a team in need of discipline. Like in Dallas, he would be a good enough coach to get them competant. Likely not enough to get them to the promised land unless he has a Ted Thompson type put together a loaded roster for him.
Look, I get what you are talking about, but sometimes coaches and teams just need changes of scenery.
Several Panthers players said the team had a "lackadaisical" approach to Sunday's game because they just assumed they'd beat the horrible Saints.
It is laughable that a mediocre-at-best team - and an objectively horsebleep organization - could go into any game expecting to just steamroll any opponent.
What an indictment of Canales and the players who are supposed to be team leaders.
Quote from: tower912 on November 11, 2025, 03:11:01 PMAs you contemplate who you want to be the next coach of the Packers, ponder this. Mike McCarthy is the current top betting favorite to get the NYG job.
I'm sure that would excite no one, but it makes a lot of sense. McCarthy would bring some much-needed professionalism and competence to a franchise that's lacked it since Coughlin left town.
Not sure he gets them close to a title, but if he can coach up Dart and the front office can build upon a solid young core, he could set the table nicely for the next guy.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 11, 2025, 03:15:18 PMMcCarthy would be a good fit for the Giants. Young quarterback and a team in need of discipline. Like in Dallas, he would be a good enough coach to get them competant. Likely not enough to get them to the promised land unless he has a Ted Thompson type put together a loaded roster for him.
Look, I get what you are talking about, but sometimes coaches and teams just need changes of scenery.
Absolutely. He's not the coach if you have an elite QB and win-now SB aspiration sort of team. But he'd be great for Dart and much needed stability from a proven commodity for an organization that has had literally 4 horrific coaches. Not just bad, but horrific. Ben McAdoo, Pat Shurmur, Joe Judge, and Daboll in a 10 year period makes McCarthy look like unnatural carnal knowledgeing Vince Lombardi. Not a single one is even a position coach in the NFL, much less a coordinator.
3-4 years of him in NY could get them to respectability if Dart is as good as his early potential shows.
McCarthy was in a suite with McIntosh during a Wisconsin volleyball match a couple of weeks ago. He's obviously going to be Wisconsin's football coach. Err, in 2 years.
Anders Carlson makes that FG
If you're the packers you have to at least make the call. Make Ben Johnson say no.
Jaire says he's stepping away from the game.
Coulda said it about 4 years earlier.
If McCarthy ends up with the Giants, he could have one of the most random, none of these are like the other, set of locales he lived and coached in succession over the last 25 years. NOLA, San Francisco, Green Bay, Dallas, and NYC.
McCarthy was great for Dallas. Absolutely raised the floor. The ceiling is Jerry Jones.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 11, 2025, 02:06:01 PMI think Stefanski's future job prospects hinge heavily on how much decision making, especially personnel, was him and how much was taken out of his hands. Because for a good offensive mind, he's been horrible from who he's brought in has his OCs (Van Pelt and Dorsey were horrible and are no longer OCs, Rees looks to be heading the same way), to his schemes, to his management of the QB position. I'm not even putting anything Watson related, its beyond that.
You have a guy like Vrabel who was a good coach that got hit with a terrible injury situation then got pushed out during a complete overhaul with a new GM coming in. But Stefanski has been fairly terrible, with tons of talent, since his first year, save for the Joe Flacco miracle redemption tour in 2023.
I have no clue why they would even dream of entertaining Daboll, or anyone, over Brady at this point. Their offensive scheme/gameplan hasn't been their problem, IMO. They are #2 in total offense, best rushing team in the league (which was the big upgrade with Brady over Daboll, interesting giving his passing offense pedigree), top 5 in scoring.
Their last 2 losses were terrible turnovers against the Dolphins (and letting De'von Achane turn into Barry Sanders) and Josh Allen almost single-handedly being absolutely atrocious on MNF against the Falcons. He's actually having a pretty good, very efficient year, but when he's been off, he's been REALLY bad. Brady has turned James Cook into the best back in the AFC behind JT.
He's probably a year or two away from an NFL HC gig, id be shocked if he was even an LSU finalist.
Here's the thing. The Titans are morons for ever thinking that a change of pace from Vrabel was a good thing. And I said it then that if their rebuild(s) are ever remotely successful they're going to find themselves wanting a guy a lot like Vrabel.
As for Stefanski, like LaFleur, he's struggled to build a staff. Needs help there. However, unlike MLF, he's had to overcome largely unforced adversity (the name's Haslam) and has experienced success in maybe the worst environment in sports that isn't the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 11, 2025, 11:00:26 PMHere's the thing. The Titans are morons for ever thinking that a change of pace from Vrabel was a good thing. And I said it then that if their rebuild(s) are ever remotely successful they're going to find themselves wanting a guy a lot like Vrabel.
Vrabel holds some of the blame with what went down in Tennessee though. He didn't get along with the GM who was in place when he was hired. They fired that GM to hire Ron Carthon, who Vrabel said wasn't ready for the job. (He has since been fired as well, so Vrabel was likely right here.) Then he had trouble replacing the coordinators who left.
But what it comes down to is that they lost two playoff games at home after winning their division. Then they had two losing seasons in a row. When you fade away like that, and fight with the front office and the owner, this was bound to happen.
This doesn't excuse how dysfunctional the Titans have been however.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 09, 2025, 03:38:10 PMSomeone make sense of the Bills for me.
Packers of the AFC.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 12, 2025, 01:51:29 PMPackers of the AFC.
Sean McDermott and Matt LaFleur are interchangeable
Quote from: Jockey on November 10, 2025, 12:33:24 PMBad coaches can survive for a while. Cowards can't.
I mentioned yesterday that they were the softest team I can remember - and that is saying a lot with the cincys and Dallas' of the NFL.
Daboll should never be an HC again.
Strange that MLF is still employed then.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 10, 2025, 10:12:49 PMAbsolutely speechless. I'd say he has to give up play calling duties but there 0 chance he'll ever do that.
His offense has been figured out, and he doesn't realize it.
Same thing happened to McCarthy and then the Packers kept him around for two more years because they had Rodgers to hide it.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 11, 2025, 08:20:37 AMMLF has made the playoffs 5 of 6 years and won 11+ games in 4 of 6 years. I totally get being fed up with him and his progression has been more or less downward since 2021, but you sound like a spoiled delusional fan to say he's earned no benefit of the doubt. There are less than 10 NFL coaches who have been to the playoffs multiple times with their current team, if you jack it up to 3 or more times, there are like 5 others than MLF.
Fire him after the year cause of diminishing returns or cause you think you have a SB caliber team and he's no longer capable of winning one, fair, I get it. But acting like the Packers are cursed with some abject failure of a coach and it's outrageous malpractice to have not moved on or they should do something mid season is just myopic and detached from reality
You're just being a contrarian here. He's regressed every year he hasn't had Rodgers covering for him. He says the same thing after every loss, but nothing changes. I'm a literal football novice, but I can tell what play is coming next just by checking down and distance and his tendencies. He's a control freak who won't let the guys play. Every audible Love checks down to is a run for Jacobs between the tackles. It has become so bad that the other team knows his 4th and 1 play that HAS to have a yard before the ball is snapped.
You can't defend that. The buck has to stop with him. Can him, give Halfley the job, and bring on some new blood. MLF's friends (outside of Halfley) are not good coaches.
You know my one worry about firing MLF was losing Hafley but promoting him
is a great call. Lots of good OCs out there
Brian Kelly would bring discipline back to the locker room. You have to make the call.
This is a fun read for Packers fans
https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/green-bay-packers-analysis/74421/the-packers-offensive-line-is-only-going-to-get-worse
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 12, 2025, 02:47:58 PMBrian Kelly would bring discipline back to the locker room. You have to make the call.
Discipline? Here's your guy:
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Quote from: Pakuni on November 12, 2025, 02:59:31 PMDiscipline? Here's your guy:
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At least he'd know how to win in Bears weather
Hologram Vince.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 12, 2025, 02:03:38 PMHis offense has been figured out, and he doesn't realize it.
Same thing happened to McCarthy and then the Packers kept him around for two more years because they had Rodgers to hide it.
Sounds like all the Packers have to do is bring back Rodgers.
Jameis to face the Packers on Sunday.
Quote from: MU82 on November 12, 2025, 04:10:08 PMSounds like all the Packers have to do is bring back Rodgers.
2019 Rodgers, sure, ya got any more of those?
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 12, 2025, 02:14:03 PMYou're just being a contrarian here. He's regressed every year he hasn't had Rodgers covering for him. He says the same thing after every loss, but nothing changes. I'm a literal football novice, but I can tell what play is coming next just by checking down and distance and his tendencies. He's a control freak who won't let the guys play. Every audible Love checks down to is a run for Jacobs between the tackles. It has become so bad that the other team knows his 4th and 1 play that HAS to have a yard before the ball is snapped.
You can't defend that. The buck has to stop with him. Can him, give Halfley the job, and bring on some new blood. MLF's friends (outside of Halfley) are not good coaches.
I'm not being contrarian. Never in any of the posts on made on him have I defended his coaching this year nor have I acted like the Packers would be crazy or rash to fire him. I just pushed back against the idea that the Packers have held onto a "failure" far too long and that he's not done anything to earn him leash the last few years or he's been some glaring red flag for a long time. Imperfect and the team performance than his first 2-3 years? Absolutely, but no need to go beyond.
No he's not been as he was with Rodgers, but he went 20-14 and made the playoffs twice after losing Rodgers and without the 2 top WRs on the team the previous years and got enough out of a 25 year old QB with 80 career PAs to get him a big extension. You can scoff at that cause he didn't win 13 games but you saw the stat on how many current coaches have made 2 playoff appearances with their team. People were posting the "How can he keep getting away with this" meme about Love being the next great thing last year.
Your post about the league figuring him out before he realizes it is spot on. And hence why I said it makes sense to move on, cause the organization needs a change and if he's still an above average coach (regardless of HOF QB) which I think he is, he'll have the reset that comes with being fired to re-evaluate things. He would be far from the first coach that it happened to that ended up having future success in a different role. Look at Bowles, look at Dan Quinn (if indeed is just an aberration with injuries this year).
You have to at least give thought to promoting Nathanial Hackett. A QB guru to get Jordan out of his funk
Matt Patricia has done tremendous things for the Buckeyes defense, you have to at least make him say no
You could do worse than joe judge, special teams guru for the Pats dynasty and the Packer's historical greatest need.
You have to at least get him to listen to your offer.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 12, 2025, 07:55:08 PMYou could do worse than joe judge, special teams guru for the Pats dynasty and the Packer's historical greatest need.
You have to at least get him to listen to your offer.
Jokes aside, it will be interesting to see the Joe Judge career progression from here. Almost as absurd as him getting the Giants job at that stage was him immediately going back to NE as a QB coach...after an entire 15 year career as a ST coordinator.
That being said, he's currently the QB coach at Ole Miss where he's presumably had a big hand in turning a D2 transfer from a backup to a top 7ish QB in the country along with Kiffin and Little Weis. He's not gonna get promoted at Ole Miss nor would he get a promotion if he went with Kiffin to LSU or Florida, but he's only 43 and has been of 2 national titles at Bama, 3 SBs in NE, and now a presumable playoff appearance with Ole Miss.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 12, 2025, 09:33:38 PMJokes aside, it will be interesting to see the Joe Judge career progression from here. Almost as absurd as him getting the Giants job at that stage was him immediately going back to NE as a QB coach...after an entire 15 year career as a ST coordinator.
That being said, he's currently the QB coach at Ole Miss where he's presumably had a big hand in turning a D2 transfer from a backup to a top 7ish QB in the country along with Kiffin and Little Weis. He's not gonna get promoted at Ole Miss nor would he get a promotion if he went with Kiffin to LSU or Florida, but he's only 43 and has been of 2 national titles at Bama, 3 SBs in NE, and now a presumable playoff appearance with Ole Miss.
Jokes?
Quote from: JWags85 on November 12, 2025, 09:33:38 PMJokes aside, it will be interesting to see the Joe Judge career progression from here. Almost as absurd as him getting the Giants job at that stage was him immediately going back to NE as a QB coach...after an entire 15 year career as a ST coordinator.
That being said, he's currently the QB coach at Ole Miss where he's presumably had a big hand in turning a D2 transfer from a backup to a top 7ish QB in the country along with Kiffin and Little Weis. He's not gonna get promoted at Ole Miss nor would he get a promotion if he went with Kiffin to LSU or Florida, but he's only 43 and has been of 2 national titles at Bama, 3 SBs in NE, and now a presumable playoff appearance with Ole Miss.
5 years to Judge?
Quote from: JWags85 on November 12, 2025, 07:14:38 PMI'm not being contrarian. Never in any of the posts on made on him have I defended his coaching this year nor have I acted like the Packers would be crazy or rash to fire him. I just pushed back against the idea that the Packers have held onto a "failure" far too long and that he's not done anything to earn him leash the last few years or he's been some glaring red flag for a long time. Imperfect and the team performance than his first 2-3 years? Absolutely, but no need to go beyond.
No he's not been as he was with Rodgers, but he went 20-14 and made the playoffs twice after losing Rodgers and without the 2 top WRs on the team the previous years and got enough out of a 25 year old QB with 80 career PAs to get him a big extension. You can scoff at that cause he didn't win 13 games but you saw the stat on how many current coaches have made 2 playoff appearances with their team. People were posting the "How can he keep getting away with this" meme about Love being the next great thing last year.
Your post about the league figuring him out before he realizes it is spot on. And hence why I said it makes sense to move on, cause the organization needs a change and if he's still an above average coach (regardless of HOF QB) which I think he is, he'll have the reset that comes with being fired to re-evaluate things. He would be far from the first coach that it happened to that ended up having future success in a different role. Look at Bowles, look at Dan Quinn (if indeed is just an aberration with injuries this year).
The "who else are you going to get"? line is something I read often. Eventually, the fear of the unknown becomes less than the fear of the known. MLF hasn't shown me that he is flexible or introspective enough.
Gutey needs to also find SOMEONE to play on the line who wasn't a below average FA that he overpaid... and his draft choices on the line... the less said about them the better. And now his best one, who was playing out of position, is injured and likely done for the year... and his contract is up. I don't have access to PFF grades, but I'd lay money every single guy on that line is in the bottom third or worse on that line.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 13, 2025, 06:14:57 AMThe "who else are you going to get"? line is something I read often. Eventually, the fear of the unknown becomes less than the fear of the known. MLF hasn't shown me that he is flexible or introspective enough.
Yea, I don't think you and I are actually in disagreement about MLF in general as it pertains to this season/his job security, again my whole argument is the revisionist history on him looking backwards. They probably finish 9-7-1, might squeak into the playoffs somehow, but they won't win a game and then they should probably make a change.
I think the autopsy on MLF's tenure could then be looked at as disappointing or underwhelming based on initially set expectations, but thinking its a failure or some notable crashing and burning to end his time in GB is Packers fans living a pretty blessed NFL fan existence
Quote from: JWags85 on November 13, 2025, 09:51:24 AMYea, I don't think you and I are actually in disagreement about MLF in general as it pertains to this season/his job security, again my whole argument is the revisionist history on him looking backwards. They probably finish 9-7-1, might squeak into the playoffs somehow, but they won't win a game and then they should probably make a change.
I think the autopsy on MLF's tenure could then be looked at as disappointing or underwhelming based on initially set expectations, but thinking its a failure or some notable crashing and burning to end his time in GB is Packers fans living a pretty blessed NFL fan existence
People say that we've been blessed, and it is true to some degree. HOF QBs, but our coaching has been outright average since Holmgren was run off. Don't get me wrong, it's great to win a Super Bowl, but the franchise routinely comes up short of expectations. I understand that a lot of fan bases would trade positions with the Packers, but a lot was left on the table.
If MLF goes 9-7-1 and makes the playoffs he will absolutely still get another year. The fans will howl, and rightfully so.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 13, 2025, 09:56:54 AMPeople say that we've been blessed, and it is true to some degree. HOF QBs, but our coaching has been outright average since Holmgren was run off. Don't get me wrong, it's great to win a Super Bowl, but the franchise routinely comes up short of expectations. I understand that a lot of fan bases would trade positions with the Packers, but a lot was left on the table.
If MLF goes 9-7-1 and makes the playoffs he will absolutely still get another year. The fans will howl, and rightfully so.
I said this earlier in the season, he has to prove it to get another season and he's failing to prove it.
There is still half a season left for them to right the ship but with all the injuries to the offense and how putrid his scheme has looked, it seems like wishful thinking.
He's not the only one that should be on the hot seat. The GM should be, too. They have deficiencies on the line because his higher draft picks have not developed and his off-season FA pickups have been bad. Extending McManus was dumb, too.
8 weeks to change the narrative. I have strong doubts
This isn't college football, in which a school must constantly extend the contract of a coach it likes in order to send a message to recruits.
LaFleur still has another year on his contract after this one. There is absolutely no need to extend him. If for some reason Packers brass thinks it'd premature to dump him after this season, they can just see how next year goes.
If next year goes spectacularly well and some other team swoops in and steals him ... oh well. The odds of that happening seem pretty low.
After Dick Jauron's Bears had their miraculous "smoke & mirrors" season in 2001, the organization was browbeaten into extending his contract, even though he had another year to go. Two sh!tty seasons later - after the first year of the extension - they had to fire him and pay him. It was incredibly stoopid.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2025, 10:02:27 AMI said this earlier in the season, he has to prove it to get another season and he's failing to prove it.
There is still half a season left for them to right the ship but with all the injuries to the offense and how putrid his scheme has looked, it seems like wishful thinking.
He's not the only one that should be on the hot seat. The GM should be, too. They have deficiencies on the line because his higher draft picks have not developed and his off-season FA pickups have been bad. Extending McManus was dumb, too.
8 weeks to change the narrative. I have strong doubts
2025
Nate Hobbs - miss
Mecole Hardman - miss
Aaron Banks - big miss
2024 was much better with McKinney and Jacobs.
Quote from: MU82 on November 13, 2025, 10:46:19 AMThis isn't college football, in which a school must constantly extend the contract of a coach it likes in order to send a message to recruits.
LaFleur still has another year on his contract after this one. There is absolutely no need to extend him. If for some reason Packers brass thinks it'd premature to dump him after this season, they can just see how next year goes.
Ed Policy has already said that he doesn't believe in lame duck years. Gutey and LaFluer will either be extended this off season, or they will be fired.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 13, 2025, 10:47:47 AM2025
Nate Hobbs - miss
Mecole Hardman - miss
Aaron Banks - big miss
2024 was much better with McKinney and Jacobs.
Add this years draft and your list would look a lot worse. Almost no contributions.
Noted humanitarian, Bert Farve doesn't like the choice of Bad Bunny to perform at halftime of the Super Bowl
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2025, 12:18:43 PMNoted humanitarian, Bert Farve doesn't like the choice of Bad Bunny to perform at halftime of the Super Bowl
Dude has really gotten slow. That was LAST month's outrage. We've all moved on to ignorning that whole "Jeffrey Epstein" thing.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 13, 2025, 12:23:42 PMDude has really gotten slow. That was LAST month's outrage. We've all moved on to ignorning that whole "Jeffrey Epstein" thing.
Bert strikes me as a dude ok with guys banging 14 and 15 year-olds that were part of a sex trafficking ring. The woke mob ruins everything
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2025, 12:18:43 PMNoted humanitarian, Bert Farve doesn't like the choice of Bad Bunny to perform at halftime of the Super Bowl
Didn't the packers just have him back on the sideline
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 13, 2025, 02:17:09 PMDidn't the packers just have him back on the sideline
Probably. They'll have a welfare cheat on the sideline but not Anders
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 13, 2025, 02:17:09 PMDidn't the packers just have him back on the sideline
I thought he was at the game in Dallas. Not sure if he was at Lambeau for the Sterling Sharpe game too.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 13, 2025, 10:54:12 AMEd Policy has already said that he doesn't believe in lame duck years. Gutey and LaFluer will either be extended this off season, or they will be fired.
Thanks for the info. There really shouldn't be anything wrong with a lane-duck year, but if that's how they feel I guess it will be good for Packers fans to know what's what sooner than later.
Quote from: MU82 on November 13, 2025, 03:28:00 PMThanks for the info. There really shouldn't be anything wrong with a lane-duck year, but if that's how they feel I guess it will be good for Packers fans to know what's what sooner than later.
Here is his quote:
"I'm generally opposed — I'd never say never — [but] I'm generally opposed to a coach or GM going into the last year of their contract," Policy explained. "That creates a lot of issues. I think normally you have a pretty good idea of where that relationship is going when you have two years left — not always, but normally.
"So I think generally speaking I would avoid 'lame-duck' status. It's oftentimes difficult on everybody involved. But there are certain situations that probably call for it, so I would not say never."
Quote from: The Sultan on November 13, 2025, 03:35:05 PMHere is his quote:
"I'm generally opposed — I'd never say never — [but] I'm generally opposed to a coach or GM going into the last year of their contract," Policy explained. "That creates a lot of issues. I think normally you have a pretty good idea of where that relationship is going when you have two years left — not always, but normally.
"So I think generally speaking I would avoid 'lame-duck' status. It's oftentimes difficult on everybody involved. But there are certain situations that probably call for it, so I would not say never."
So jot for sure, but probably. Thanks for the quote.
Jets may already be quitting on Glenn
Quote from: JWags85 on November 13, 2025, 10:03:23 PMJets may already be quitting on Glenn
With that lineup they rolled out tonight, I'm not sure how anyone could tell.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 13, 2025, 10:03:23 PMJets may already be quitting on Glenn
They won their previous two, and they seemed to play hard against the Pats from the little bit of the game I saw. No?
Quote from: MU82 on November 14, 2025, 10:04:24 AMThey won their previous two, and they seemed to play hard against the Pats from the little bit of the game I saw. No?
I mean that Browns game was just weird. They had 170 yards of offense but Browns out-dysfunctioned and handed them the game.
They played hard at points, but it was a very winnable game, shockingly, in the 4th and it was just going through the motions. The final drive of the game, where they turned it over on downs inside the red zone down 13 and would have been down 6 with 2 min and timeouts left if they had scored, felt like one of those "going through the motions" drives you see late in a game with a team down 20+.
The team roster was terrible but they also just looked uninspired and the Pats matched that to an extent
Quote from: MU82 on November 14, 2025, 10:04:24 AMThey won their previous two, and they seemed to play hard against the Pats from the little bit of the game I saw. No?
No. Was bad enough that Jets front office had Bezos shoot him into space.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 14, 2025, 11:26:13 AMI mean that Browns game was just weird. They had 170 yards of offense but Browns out-dysfunctioned and handed them the game.
They played hard at points, but it was a very winnable game, shockingly, in the 4th and it was just going through the motions. The final drive of the game, where they turned it over on downs inside the red zone down 13 and would have been down 6 with 2 min and timeouts left if they had scored, felt like one of those "going through the motions" drives you see late in a game with a team down 20+.
The team roster was terrible but they also just looked uninspired and the Pats matched that to an extent
Ok. I didn't see a team going through the motions. I saw a sh!t team win two straight and then hang in there against a far superior team. But perceptions can be different.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2025, 12:56:20 PMBert strikes me as a dude ok with guys banging 14 and 15 year-olds that were part of a sex trafficking ring. The woke mob ruins everything
"At least they aren't like 9 or 10 year olds"
-Megyn Kelly
Quote from: MU82 on November 14, 2025, 03:13:14 PMOk. I didn't see a team going through the motions. I saw a sh!t team win two straight and then hang in there against a far superior team. But perceptions can be different.
That's fair. And to be honest, I think part of the perception was that a lot of the last 2-3 drives in the 4th felt like "lets just be here and hope Fields does something crazy" but that could also be an absolute function of how bad they are. Throwing to 2 WRs that have a combined 60 catches over the last 2 seasons and 2 backup TEs.
Poor Breece Hall. He should be the bell cow on a SB push for the Chiefs and instead he's wasting another year of the fleeting RB prime on one of the worst offenses in the league.
RIP, Kenny Easley. Loved watching him play
Healthy scratch wideouts today:
Keon Coleman, Buffalo
Malik Heath, Green Bay
Interesting it's these two teams
Holy unnatural carnal knowledge leave McDaniels in Spain.
Quote from: MUBurrow on November 16, 2025, 11:25:10 AMHoly unnatural carnal knowledge leave McDaniels in Spain.
This is the greatest football game ever
Sometimes you just gotta kick the FG.
Quote from: MUBurrow on November 16, 2025, 11:25:10 AMHoly unnatural carnal knowledge leave McDaniels in Spain.
AND NOW WHY DID HE TAKE TIMEOUTS TO SAVE THEIR TIME???
Quote from: The Sultan on November 16, 2025, 11:27:12 AMSometimes you just gotta kick the FG.
Counterpoint: This is art
Good thing they got bailed out because Washington settled for a 56 yard FG.
Only right if this game ends in a tie
Quote from: BM1090 on November 16, 2025, 11:33:48 AMOnly right if this game ends in a tie
Spain gave us Florida and we gave them this game. We finally got our revenge
Time for what is sure to be a completely normal and stress free Packer game.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 16, 2025, 11:46:17 AMTime for what is sure to be a completely normal and stress free Packer game.
There is no reason for this game to be close without the Packers beating themselves.
Looks like the Packers D came out with a nice statement that the middle and running lanes are open for business.
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 16, 2025, 12:09:24 PMLooks like the Packers D came out with a nice statement that the middle and running lanes are open for business.
Recent history suggests the Giants o-line will dominate. It's an elite unit
Say what you want about those throws on JJ's first drive but at least he doesn't paint his nails
Love's line and receivers continue to let him down.
MLF has the boys ready today.
I think we go for 40.
I can't believe how bad the pass protection is.
No one in the Packers organization can catch a ball
Quote from: BM1090 on November 16, 2025, 12:23:36 PMI can't believe how bad the pass protection is.
Sean Rhyan is always the first to pick up a teammate, though. I suspect it's because he misses all his blocks and is free to do so, but still
4 passes by Love. 2 drops and a fumble.
Drew Brees is still awful.
Well, it was a matter of time before the o-line and mediocre pass catchers got Love hurt. Earlier the better
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 12:42:21 PMWell, it was a matter of time before the o-line and mediocre pass catchers got Love hurt. Earlier the better
Now down Jacobs. Packers are going to find enough excuses to keep MLF
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 16, 2025, 12:51:24 PMNow down Jacobs. Packers are going to find enough excuses to keep MLF
Time for some Savion Williams packages
Willis is legit though. He can probably be a starter next year for someone if he wants to be.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 12:52:46 PMTime for some Savion Williams packages
We have unironically been successful in establishing the run
Giants punter auditioning for Packers special teams.
Can Doubs start trying to use his Guardian Cap to catch?
Jordan back. Better re-establish the run
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 12:52:46 PMTime for some Savion Williams packages
At least we drafted Marshawn Lloyd.
Time for some Jameis turnovers
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 01:08:11 PMTime for some Jameis turnovers
He should have two already.
Ok, McCarthy is cheeks
Masterful tackling on this drive for the Packers
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 01:08:11 PMTime for some Jameis turnovers
Or not. Have the Packers had a sack this month?
I've seen enough, Hafley can't be a head coach
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 16, 2025, 01:21:00 PMI've seen enough, Hafley can't be a head coach
No defender over the center on 4th and a half yard?
Way to clamp down after the offense gets the lead. Inspirational stuff from Hafley's defense. Just can't expect them to hold up against this highly successful offensive line
1:11 with two timeouts. You know what to do Matt
I know he missed the XP, but wouldn't you rather make them kick from the 20 so you can get great field position to go score a TD? Feels like a weird EV decision there.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 16, 2025, 01:24:19 PM1:11 with two timeouts. You know what to do Matt
Does it rhyme with mestabfish duh sun
Shocking that guys are getting injured playing at MetLife
Your 2025 Packers
Love should go on strike.
Guys I'm stating to think the Packers might not be Super Bowl material.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 16, 2025, 01:45:07 PMGuys I'm stating to think the Packers might not be Super Bowl material.
Can you blame them? They were crowned after week 2. Nothing more to play for.
You can build the ship out of Love to Watson
The Bears defense is playing well. Refs just missed a clear face mask though when the Bears were driving.
Williams has not been accurate but he is amazing at avoiding sacks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 01:54:10 PMThe Bears defense is playing well. Refs just missed a clear face mask though when the Bears were driving.
Williams has not been accurate but he is amazing at avoiding sacks.
He's not very good
Anders is like "I'm sitting home for this?"
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 01:55:47 PMAnders is like "I'm sitting home for this?"
Anders is at church
I'd stop kicking
In the same vein as ABS, there is no role for challenges when we have replay assist. Bizarre the Packers had to waste a challenge there.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 02:10:04 PMTrue.
But he's light years ahead of McCarthy. Vikings lost that poker hand
Quote from: The Sultan on November 16, 2025, 02:15:23 PMHey Giants...
With how these extra points have looked I don't blame them.
Another dot from love, 7th drop of the day. It'd be comical if it didn't make me want to die.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 16, 2025, 02:18:57 PMAnother dot from love, 7th drop of the day. It'd be comical if it didn't make me want to die.
Such a good pass. He has the goods.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 16, 2025, 02:20:10 PMSuch a good pass. He has the goods.
Watson hasn't had a bad drop since returning, so glad to see he's back up to game speed
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 02:21:47 PMWatson hasn't had a bad drop since returning, so glad to see he's back up to game speed
Fully acclimated
Packers should have 3-4 INTs
Packers CBs showing why they don't play WR, except of course when they do
Our DBs might end up with more drops than our WRs
The Giants offensive line is owning the LOS. Pretty embarrassing effort by the Packers defense
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 02:28:18 PMThe Giants offensive line is owning the LOS. Pretty embarrassing effort by the Packers defense
Packers have to be best in the league at giving up enough on 3rd and very long to entice them to go on 4th
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 02:28:18 PMThe Giants offensive line is owning the LOS. Pretty embarrassing effort by the Packers defense
The defense has shown us who they are.
Lots is 10+ play drives all year.
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 02:31:29 PMThe defense has shown us who they are.
Lots is 10+ play drives all year.
2 drives of 8+ minutes but we'll hear about how it's a championship unit
I'm not letting MLF off the hook for ANOTHER typical play call after getting the ball back last series. Run, run, pass.
Quarterback has been dealing all game. And you do the most predictable thing possible.
Wow look how straight that XP was
Quote from: The Sultan on November 16, 2025, 02:33:36 PMI'm not letting MLF off the hook for ANOTHER typical play call after getting the ball back last series. Run, run, pass.
Quarterback has been dealing all game. And you do the most predictable thing possible.
It's over, even with a win. Reminds me of when the Packers beat a rookie Josh Allen 22-0, and yet it was the beginning of the end for McCarthy.
It's over. Call it now.
The Savion package!
Love has been an absolute star today.
Big boy throw and catch by Jordan and Watson
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 16, 2025, 02:47:03 PMBig boy throw and catch by Jordan and Watson
Mequon in shambles
This defense is a fraud.
Little sisters of the poor.
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 02:54:00 PMThis defense is a fraud.
Little sisters of the poor.
Maybe. Can't figure them out. They've had some really good performances against good teams.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 16, 2025, 02:54:51 PMMaybe. Can't figure them out. They've had some really good performances against good teams.
2 times, the offense has given them a lead and both times, they let the Giants push them down the field. Happening for a third time
Don't forget MLF should have lost this game and Love bailed him out
Way to go out and win the game MLF!
Absolutely incredible the way the Bears have won these games.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 03:05:35 PMAbsolutely incredible the way the Bears have won these games.
They're frauds. This years Commanders
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 03:07:20 PMThey're frauds. This years Commanders
Sign this guy up for a NFC Championship game appearance. :D
I mostly agree but I think the head coach is very competent. The roster is not very good.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 03:05:35 PMAbsolutely incredible the way the Bears have won these games.
Winning close games isn't historically sustainable, but at least he's winning them while trying to build the program
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 03:07:20 PMThey're frauds. This years Commanders
I agree they're mostly smoke & mirrors. They haven't beaten a team with a winning record. Still, 5-1 in one possession games is pretty amazing.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 16, 2025, 03:14:07 PMWinning close games isn't historically sustainable, but at least he's winning them while trying to build the program
It's not. And they haven't beaten a good team to be honest.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 16, 2025, 03:13:03 PMSign this guy up for a NFC Championship game appearance. :D
I mostly agree but I think the head coach is very competent. The roster is not very good.
Get out of here front runner
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 03:16:56 PMIt's not. And they haven't beaten a good team to be honest.
Those wins don't count. I agree. Would rather go 3-14 with three wins vs the top of the nfc tbh. No taking the easy way out for this guy
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 16, 2025, 03:35:05 PMThose wins don't count. I agree. Would rather go 3-14 with three wins vs the top of the nfc tbh. No taking the easy way out for this guy
In Bears weather, I hope
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 16, 2025, 03:35:05 PMThose wins don't count. I agree. Would rather go 3-14 with three wins vs the top of the nfc tbh. No taking the easy way out for this guy
It illustrates that there are ridiculously uneven schedules in the NFL.
nm
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 03:45:07 PMIt illustrates that there are ridiculously uneven schedules in the NFL.
At the beginning of the season their fourth place schedule was rated among one of the hardest in the NFL.
I agree they shouldn't count most of these wins because it turned out to not be as tough
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 03:45:07 PMIt illustrates that there are ridiculously uneven schedules in the NFL.
Agreed, the fact that some teams are in the NFC South and AFC South is ridiculous.
The 9-2 patriots have the easiest schedule so far and the 24th easiest schedule remaining. By Muggsy's logic they shouldn't make the playoffs
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 16, 2025, 04:16:34 PMThe 9-2 patriots have the easiest schedule so far and the 24th easiest schedule remaining. By Muggsy's logic they shouldn't make the playoffs
They're good. The Bears aren't.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 16, 2025, 03:45:07 PMIt illustrates that there are ridiculously uneven schedules in the NFL.
Imagine caring about strength of schedule this season as a Bears fan, couldn't be me. It's valid if people are talking crazy like they are NFC contenders but otherwise, who really cares?
As a Bears fan I couldn't ask for much more for Johnson's first year. Williams is significantly improved, that's undeniable. Plenty to improve on, but he's become one of the best in the league at avoiding sacks, has cut down on a lot of turnovers and bad decisions leading to them, and moved past any bust discussion. Johnson has handled roster and injury challenges and gotten a team to buy in and win the games they should. Which is far from a given for anyone who has watched the Bears the last decade.
I told a friend after the game today, that while the record in close games isn't sustainable, one of the more amusing and encouraging things about the Ben Johnson Bears is their performance and finding ways to win close games late...after his first career game as a HC was one of the biggest chokes down the stretch you'll ever see, at home no less
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 04:18:49 PMThey're good. The Bears aren't.
Not going to argue the Bears are SB bound or maybe not as good as NE. I think the Bears are top 12-15 in the NFL. Just barely in the top half, but in the top half of the NFL, which should qualify as "good", or maybe you think the NFL is going through an historically awful phase, and less than half the NFL isn't even good?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 16, 2025, 04:12:50 PMAgreed, the fact that some teams are in the NFC South and AFC South is ridiculous.
Good teams should have to play themselves to balance the schedule.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 16, 2025, 04:48:45 PMNot going to argue the Bears are SB bound or maybe not as good as NE. I think the Bears are top 12-15 in the NFL. Just barely in the top half, but in the top half of the NFL, which should qualify as "good", or maybe you think the NFL is going through an historically awful phase, and less than half the NFL isn't even good?
If they can get on the side of a positive point differential, I guess good. But I'll concede there don't appear to be a lot of good teams this year
Still going to be hesitant to call Caleb "him".
But JJ definitely is not "him"
Caleb should be benched because of their easy schedule.
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 16, 2025, 04:59:21 PMStill going to be hesitant to call Caleb "him".
But JJ definitely is not "him"
He's terrible which means he'll probably throw 4TDs next Sunday
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 16, 2025, 05:01:29 PMCaleb should be benched because of their easy schedule.
Caleb could QB the Seahawks then...
Shedeur Sanders sighting.
Love was outstanding today to overcome the myriad of drops.
Watson has separated himself from the rest of the WRS. Golden needs to step up.
Time to halt any expectations on Wicks & Musgrave.
Sam Darnold back to seeing ghosts.
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 05:31:17 PMLove was outstanding today to overcome the myriad of drops.
Watson has separated himself from the rest of the WRS. Golden needs to step up.
Time to halt any expectations on Wicks & Musgrave.
Musgrave is so soft. Never breaks tackles. I'd be curious how his route running is graded because it doesn't look very good
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 05:38:44 PMMusgrave is so soft. Never breaks tackles. I'd be curious how his route running is graded because it doesn't look very good
Coordination of a newborn giraffe. The next tackle he breaks will be his first
The funny thing about Musgrave is a remember him starting to really put his game together and then he got hurt and that's the only reason Tucker even started getting PT.
Butker misses another kick. Have to think the news of the past week about a new oral champ at 1600 has him rattled
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 06:00:24 PMButker misses another kick. Have to think the news of the past week about a new oral champ at 1600 has him rattled
His tax guy have him some bad news about the Big Beautiful Bill?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 16, 2025, 06:09:12 PMHis tax guy have him some bad news about the Big Beautiful Bill?
Next time he visits, he can ask how big and how beautiful
The league must've been pretty concerned about the chiefs playoff spot coming in to today.
Shedeur banged out a 13.5 QB rating today.
Surely he has earned another start or two.
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 05:31:17 PMLove was outstanding today to overcome the myriad of drops.
Watson has separated himself from the rest of the WRS. Golden needs to step up.
Time to halt any expectations on Wicks & Musgrave.
Did people have expectations for Wicks or Musgrave?
Quote from: wadesworld on November 16, 2025, 07:33:30 PMDid people have expectations for Wicks or Musgrave?
Musgrave was a 2nd round pick, so yeah.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 16, 2025, 07:53:57 PMMusgrave was a 2nd round pick, so yeah.
I mean I guess. But it's year 3 and he's shown nothing more than being a bad NFL player at this point. Any expectations for Musgrave going into this season were misguided.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 16, 2025, 07:55:21 PMI mean I guess. But it's year 3 and he's shown nothing more than being a bad NFL player at this point. Any expectations for Musgrave going into this season were misguided.
Given how much he's been injured and how many games he missed his first two seasons, it was still very reasonable to expect he'd show a lot more if he could just stay on the field.
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 16, 2025, 04:59:21 PMStill going to be hesitant to call Caleb "him".
But JJ definitely is not "him"
Its kind of remarkable. I feel like every game he's terrible, has one drive where he looks good to very good, then goes back to being terrible.
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 07:03:38 PMShedeur banged out a 13.5 QB rating today.
Surely he has earned another start or two.
In his defense, not many QBs see their first official NFL action in a mid game situation where they have literally don't have time to finish a 3 step drop. He certainly wasn't good but the lack of protection he had was breathtaking. And he got them inside the 30 with a chance to tie the game and the refs actually missed a blatant offsides on 4th and 5 where he got blown up yet again without a chance to do anything. The Browns are such a dumpster fire that if you put Drake Maye under center he'd be struggling right now.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2025, 04:18:49 PMThey're good. The Bears aren't.
My expectations as a fan current is I'm happy they're not "bad"
Quote from: JWags85 on November 16, 2025, 08:04:08 PMIts kind of remarkable. I feel like every game he's terrible, has one drive where he looks good to very good, then goes back to being terrible.
In his defense, not many QBs see their first official NFL action in a mid game situation where they have literally don't have time to finish a 3 step drop. He certainly wasn't good but the lack of protection he had was breathtaking. And he got them inside the 30 with a chance to tie the game and the refs actually missed a blatant offsides on 4th and 5 where he got blown up yet again without a chance to do anything. The Browns are such a dumpster fire that if you put Drake Maye under center he'd be struggling right now they were dumb enough to draft him.
Though ben johnson gave kevin warren one of the game balls today so I'm back out on this org.
Back to going to church on Sundays times exactly to kickoff like I should be
Really psyched about Packers win today. Showed a lot of heart. Not your ordinary Super Bowl contender that goes and steals one on the road against a 2-8 team, with an interim coach in his first game. Throw in doing this against a journeyman backup QB with a losing career record and without their two best playmakers. Tip of the cap to Hafley and LaFleur. Holding on with a late int is no small accomplishment. Let the good times roll.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 16, 2025, 05:34:07 PMSam Darnold back to seeing ghosts.
He was brutal, by far his worst game with Seattle. He personally gifted the Rams 14 of their 21 points, and that doesn't count the scoring opportunities the Seahawks lost because of the INTs.
The Seahawks have an elite defense, a great WR and some other good pieces. If Darnold avoids being Bad Sam, they are easily a playoff team; if he can be Good Sam, they probably are talented enough to go all the way.
They almost survived Really Really Bad Sam today, playing on the road, against a team many observers were calling the best in the NFL. If he's even average, Seattle wins that game.
So it will all be about Darnold going forward. The Vikings ultimately found out last year that was a bad thing. Hopefully, the Seahawks don't find out the same this year.
Quote from: MUBurrow on November 16, 2025, 04:52:51 PMGood teams should have to play themselves to balance the schedule.
Pretty sure this is Matt Lafleur's philosophy every Sunday
Quote from: wadesworld on November 16, 2025, 07:33:30 PMDid people have expectations for Wicks or Musgrave?
Not anymore.
Good thing Hurts has had a stacked roster around him all through college and the pros, because boy does he stink at throwing a football.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 16, 2025, 09:34:50 PMGood thing for Hurts has had a stacked roster around him all through college and the pros, because boy does he stink at throwing a football.
It looks like a tough weather night.
So is that 0-5 on 4th down for Detroit?
The Bears are obviously fraudulent, with -6 point differential and their .279 strength of victory percentage.
They have trips to GB, Philly, SF still to come, and they certainly can get drilled in those three road games.
Will they make the playoffs? Maybe? I do believe though that Ben Johnson is learning a ton. Making actual adjustments that are working, scheming for two minute drills with success, and maybe (just maybe) there's hope for the future?
Quote from: JWags85 on November 16, 2025, 08:04:08 PMIn his defense, not many QBs see their first official NFL action in a mid game situation where they have literally don't have time to finish a 3 step drop. He certainly wasn't good but the lack of protection he had was breathtaking. And he got them inside the 30 with a chance to tie the game and the refs actually missed a blatant offsides on 4th and 5 where he got blown up yet again without a chance to do anything. The Browns are such a dumpster fire that if you put Drake Maye under center he'd be struggling right now.
I figured you would be the one to defend Shadeur.
Quote from: Dish on November 16, 2025, 09:50:06 PMThe Bears are obviously fraudulent, with -6 point differential and their .279 strength of victory percentage.
They have trips to GB, Philly, SF still to come, and they certainly can get drilled in those three road games.
Will they make the playoffs? Maybe? I do believe though that Ben Johnson is learning a ton. Making actual adjustments that are working, scheming for two minute drills with success, and maybe (just maybe) there's hope for the future?
Give Johnson a good GM and the Bears could be a serious team.
That was not a very good call.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 16, 2025, 10:29:47 PMThat was not a very good call.
The Eagles get more beneficial whistles than any team not named the Chiefs. It is ridiculous the calls they get, and its been a thing for years.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 16, 2025, 10:29:47 PMThat was not a very good call.
Terrible, terrible game-ending call.
So pervasive, barely noticeable. Both in NFL officiating and the Lions pantheon.
Quote from: wadesworld on October 28, 2025, 02:10:33 PMMuch of what JWags said. If I had to choose one team? The Chiefs are the team to trust the most just given their Playoff success with Mahomes and Reid. But I'm certainly taking the field over the Chiefs. The Chiefs could easily go 1-3 in their next 4 and be on the outside looking in to even make the Playoffs.
I still think the Bills are a better roster and there's nothing to suggest that what the Colts are doing is a fluke.
So yeah, since I'd take the field over just the Chiefs, it wouldn't surprise me to see someone other than the Chiefs in the SB out of the AFC.
I won't burry a Mahomes/Reid team until they're dead, but...yup.
Quote from: Jockey on November 16, 2025, 10:09:56 PMI figured you would be the one to defend Shadeur.
Sorry that people have the ability to not be smugly/incessantly dismissive and cynical jackasses for periods of time.
He was clearly terrible outside of a few moments on that final drive, but he was also thrown into a hopeless situation while you and half the internet waited with baited breath to smirk when he failed, which I find tremendously lame.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 17, 2025, 09:31:07 AMSorry that people have the ability to not be smugly/incessantly dismissive and cynical jackasses for periods of time.
He was clearly terrible outside of a few moments on that final drive, but he was also thrown into a hopeless situation while you and half the internet waited with baited breath to smirk when he failed, which I find tremendously lame.
He had the same problems he had in college. Holds the ball too long and loses massive yardage when sacked.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 17, 2025, 09:31:07 AMSorry that people have the ability to not be smugly/incessantly dismissive and cynical jackasses for periods of time.
He was clearly terrible outside of a few moments on that final drive, but he was also thrown into a hopeless situation while you and half the internet waited with baited breath to smirk when he failed, which I find tremendously lame.
Don't take me so seriously, Wags.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 17, 2025, 09:31:07 AMSorry that people have the ability to not be smugly/incessantly dismissive and cynical jackasses for periods of time.
He was clearly terrible outside of a few moments on that final drive, but he was also thrown into a hopeless situation while you and half the internet waited with baited breath to smirk when he failed, which I find tremendously lame.
He also apparently has never practiced with the first team.
Need to accentuate the positive: He had the best passing day of any 5th-round draft pick.
Penix out and may need knee surgery. Falcons can go ahead and start looking for a new head coach and QB
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 17, 2025, 12:14:00 PMPenix out and may need knee surgery. Falcons can go ahead and start looking for a new head coach and QB
And GM. Rich McKay, who has obviously been very good as an executive, absolutely screwed this one up.
We found Love in a hopeless place
https://x.com/benbbaldwin/status/1990412706596204574?s=46
Nice to see the stats match the eye test. He was fantastic.
PFF had him as a 94 grade (elite) with an adjusted completion percentage of 80%. They also grade him as the 7th best QB this year. 12th lowest in turnover worthy plays and top 5 in big time throw rate.
He makes a really dumb decision now and then but he's been great this year. 5th in QBR, only 3 INTs. Let him sling it.
Quarterback efficiency (EPA/play), min 150 dropbacks, through Week 11 SNF
1) Jordan Love +0.29
2) Drake Maye +0.29
3) Josh Allen +0.27
4) Sam Darnold +0.26
5) Matthew Stafford +0.24
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G5-eAiqWcAA6fnk?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
Quote from: BM1090 on November 17, 2025, 01:15:07 PMQuarterback efficiency (EPA/play), min 150 dropbacks, through Week 11 SNF
1) Jordan Love +0.29
2) Drake Maye +0.29
3) Josh Allen +0.27
4) Sam Darnold +0.26
5) Matthew Stafford +0.24
For full context hahahahhahahaa
https://x.com/kevincole___/status/1990434711722766516?s=46
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 17, 2025, 12:35:50 PMWe found Love in a hopeless place
https://x.com/benbbaldwin/status/1990412706596204574?s=46
Mequon remains in shambles
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 17, 2025, 01:20:09 PMFor full context hahahahhahahaa
https://x.com/kevincole___/status/1990434711722766516?s=46
Imagine having Hockenson, Jefferson, Addison, and Jones and still being 35/35
I'm sure Chip Kelly isn't long for the Raiders, but I'm wondering if they'll move on from Pete Carroll as well. They're awful.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 18, 2025, 03:58:35 AMI'm sure Chip Kelly isn't long for the Raiders, but I'm wondering if they'll move on from Pete Carroll as well. They're awful.
Who could have predicted that rolling out a two-decade old schtick wouldn't work out
Quote from: The Sultan on November 18, 2025, 03:58:35 AMI'm sure Chip Kelly isn't long for the Raiders, but I'm wondering if they'll move on from Pete Carroll as well. They're awful.
Another terribly constructed team. So-so QB behind an atrocious offensive line with no coherent offensive strategy.
Special teams that makes the Packers look good in that regard.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 18, 2025, 08:18:34 AMAnother terribly constructed team. So-so QB behind an atrocious offensive line with no coherent offensive strategy.
Special teams that makes the Packers look good in that regard.
They need to bring Bisaccia home. Please?
Quote from: The Sultan on November 18, 2025, 08:30:06 AMThey need to bring Bisaccia home. Please?
50/50 Mark Davis would hire him as head coach.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 17, 2025, 01:08:04 PMNice to see the stats match the eye test. He was fantastic.
PFF had him as a 94 grade (elite) with an adjusted completion percentage of 80%. They also grade him as the 7th best QB this year. 12th lowest in turnover worthy plays and top 5 in big time throw rate.
He makes a really dumb decision now and then but he's been great this year. 5th in QBR, only 3 INTs. Let him sling it.
And his line is awful. Like, really awful.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on November 19, 2025, 07:30:03 AMAnd his line is awful. Like, really awful.
There's a video circulating online of Jordan Morgan being a turnstile against the Giants. It's a brutal but funny watch!
Penix having ACL surgery. Falcons in disarray.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2025, 10:42:15 AMPenix having ACL surgery. Falcons in disarray.
How could they have known this might happen?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2025, 07:48:59 AMThere's a video circulating online of Jordan Morgan being a turnstile against the Giants. It's a brutal but funny watch!
Poles saw that and is ready to offer a 2nd round pick.
Massive dissension brewing between Harrison Butker and Dave Toub. No wonder Butker sucks so bad now, his coach is woke
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2025, 03:29:56 PMMassive dissension brewing between Harrison Butker and Dave Toub. No wonder Butker sucks so bad now, his coach is woke
Maybe Butker "knew about the girls."
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2025, 03:29:56 PMMassive dissension brewing between Harrison Butker and Dave Toub. No wonder Butker sucks so bad now, his coach is woke
rumors swirling that he's purposely missing kicks so they don't make the Super Bowl so he can attend the real halftime show with the chief's owner's daughter
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 20, 2025, 06:46:47 PMrumors swirling that he's purposely missing kicks so they don't make the Super Bowl so he can attend the real halftime show with the chief's owner's daughter
This is a theory that makes sense if you really think about it. And if the whole Real Halftime Show doesn't get off the ground, I'm sure Lee Greenwood is playing at a casino somewhere.
Quote from: MU82 on November 20, 2025, 05:44:28 PMMaybe Butker "knew about the girls."
Butker was vehemently against Epstein's antics. The girls belong in the kitchen
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 20, 2025, 06:46:47 PMrumors swirling that he's purposely missing kicks so they don't make the Super Bowl so he can attend the real halftime show with the chief's owner's daughter
She should worry about reading a Bible and not dressing like a whore
Excited to see McCarthy have a huge day
42 carries for Emmanuel Wilson today?
Must be nice having a competent kicker.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 23, 2025, 01:17:56 PMMust be nice having a competent kicker.
He is everything McManus wishes he could be. 57 and 59 with ease
McCarthy's lack of awareness is alarming. Slow to process in the NFL is bad news.
I hope that everyone can love someone as much as MLF loves sapping offensive momentum with run plays.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 23, 2025, 02:00:09 PMI hope that everyone can love someone as much as MLF loves sapping offensive momentum with run plays.
Good game. Packers winning but LaFleur reminding everyone why they have no faith in this team
RB controversy
Wow I hate MLF
MLF looking to bleed the clock out with 12 minutes to go.
Josh Jacobs out and LaFleur still refuses to let his QB play football.
I'm smiling imagining what Aaron Rodgers reaction to this play calling would have been...
Quote from: The Sultan on November 23, 2025, 02:14:14 PMI'm smiling imagining what Aaron Rodgers reaction to this play calling would have been...
LaFleur could have prime Joe Montana and still "establish the run"
I'm not a coach but if I have Justin Jefferson, I'd be fine with "throw it up and don't take the sack" option.
Exhibit A last drive what a moron LaFleur is. Don't try to put them away for good or anything. Stay the course. He is so terrible
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2025, 02:19:40 PMI'm not a coach but if I have Justin Jefferson, I'd be fine with "throw it up and don't take the sack" option.
I say run the ball
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 23, 2025, 02:20:27 PMExhibit A last drive what a moron LaFleur is. Don't try to put them away for good or anything. Stay the course. He is so terrible
3rd and 3. Run between the tackles. Kick another FG. Rinse/repeat LaFleur.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 23, 2025, 02:21:00 PMI say run the ball
Well, I get that, you've been watching Matt LaFleur
Dear lord. Sister Jean is even calling out these run plays.
I'm going to choose to be delusional and assume they are trying to get McManus going.
Spiritually, Matt LaFleur is from Iowa
No gas all brakes
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 23, 2025, 02:25:11 PM3rd and 3. Run between the tackles. Kick another FG. Rinse/repeat LaFleur.
Actually that one was excusable. FG put them up 17.
Just organizational malpractice by the Vikings putting this QB out there. Two quarterbacks in their locker room last year will likely be in the playoffs too.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 23, 2025, 02:35:01 PMActually that one was excusable. FG put them up 17.
The FG was fine. Not throwing on 3rd and 3 was crazy.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 23, 2025, 02:38:27 PMJust organizational malpractice by the Vikings putting this QB out there. Two quarterbacks in their locker room last year will likely be in the playoffs too.
I'd take a QB who wasn't trusted to throw in college over a pro bowler. Especially if the pro bowler comes at a decent price.
The Bears have still been outscored this season.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 23, 2025, 02:14:14 PMI'm smiling imagining what Aaron Rodgers reaction to this play calling would have been...
Late in the Bears game, they flash to Rodgers on the sideline, he put his hands on his head, and looked pretty clearly like he yelled "they're in the wrong formation". Rudolph scrambles for a big gain...which is immediately called back for illegal formation 😅
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 04:34:03 PMThe Bears are who we thought they were.
Bump.
White Trash-who gives a rat's ass if they have been outscored?
They're 8-3. I
know they are not a great team, and my Bears fandom is many years in the past as I have not lived there for a long time. Today, I'm happy if they win but it is not a big deal to me if they lose. My Chicago BIL is a loyal fan though. When fans have suffered through as many awful years as Bears fans have, let them enjoy this season.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 23, 2025, 03:53:33 PMThe Bears have still been outscored this season.
You are so joyless, even a grossly overcharging and underperforming(redundant?) dentist couldn't miss that gigantic void that needs filling.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 23, 2025, 04:40:10 PMYou are so joyless, even a grossly overcharging and underperforming(redundant?) dentist couldn't miss that gigantic void that needs filling.
Dentists prefer the small holes
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 23, 2025, 04:41:53 PMDentists prefer the small holes
Like Matt LaFleurs 2nd down play calls?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 23, 2025, 04:34:08 PMBump.
White Trash-who gives a rat's ass if they have been outscored? They're 8-3. I know they are not a great team, and my Bears fandom is many years in the past as I have not lived there for a long time. Today, I'm happy if they win but it is not a big deal to me if they lose. My Chicago BIL is a loyal fan though. When fans have suffered through as many awful years as Bears fans have, let them enjoy this season.
I am actually enjoying the season. I truly pointed it out as an crazy stat. 5 games over .500 and a negative point differential. I think it is very unusual, don't you?
(Plus I thought it was a stat that would annoy Packer fans)
The Raiders have fired Pete Carroll.
Quote from: Dish on November 23, 2025, 05:46:50 PMThe Raiders have fired Pete Carroll.
I understand the reasons why he was hired, but its just best to pull the plug and start over. Again.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 23, 2025, 05:10:21 PMI am actually enjoying the season. I truly pointed it out as an crazy stat. 5 games over .500 and a negative point differential. I think it is very unusual, don't you?
(Plus I thought it was a stat that would annoy Packer fans)
OK. I think it would have been better if you had phrased your first post this way. It sounded "joyless".
It
is unusual. I told my Chicago BIL and avid Bears fan that I thought maybe someone should tell the Bears that you get more points for TDs than FGs, but hey! It has worked.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 23, 2025, 05:56:29 PMI understand the reasons why he was hired, but its just best to pull the plug and start over. Again.
Is it time to bring Lane Kiffin home?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 23, 2025, 05:59:52 PMOK. I think it would have been better if you had phrased your first post this way. It sounded "joyless".
It is unusual. I told my Chicago BIL and avid Bears fan that I thought maybe someone should tell the Bears that you get more points for TDs than FGs, but hey! It has worked.
That's fair, I think your take was reasonable. I'll do better.
Crazy that the Giants are already eliminated.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 23, 2025, 05:59:52 PMOK. I think it would have been better if you had phrased your first post this way. It sounded "joyless".
It is unusual. I told my Chicago BIL and avid Bears fan that I thought maybe someone should tell the Bears that you get more points for TDs than FGs, but hey! It has worked.
Two BIL mentions??? Scoop "Chicago Viper" Snoop???
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 23, 2025, 07:12:37 PMTwo BIL mentions??? Scoop "Chicago Viper" Snoop???
Oh no. NO NO NO! Call me "Chicago Viper" again and I will hunt you down and get in touch with a couple of my grade school classmates and you will sleep with the fishes.
The deal is that you do not repeat that. It's an offer that you can't refuse.
Rams seem like the NFL's best team to me.
Not really fair to charge Baker for that INT. Those kinds of plays don't happen if you're running the ball.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 23, 2025, 07:43:56 PMRams seem like the NFL's best team to me.
I agree, but I would have agreed to it being the Eagles when they were up 21-0. :-\
Love with a separated shoulder/AC joint sprain. Maybe MLF was protecting his QB and going for a boring win.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 23, 2025, 07:19:32 PMOh no. NO NO NO! Call me "Chicago Viper" again and I will hunt you down and get in touch with a couple of my grade school classmates and you will sleep with the fishes.
The deal is that you do not repeat that. It's an offer that you can't refuse.
I apologize. That was a cheap shot on par with James Harrison
Too bad the Super Bowl can't be the Bears versus the Seahawks, two teams who have played nobody.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 23, 2025, 03:53:33 PMThe Bears have still been outscored this season.
Quote from: tower912 on November 23, 2025, 07:57:56 PMLove with a separated shoulder/AC joint sprain. Maybe MLF was protecting his QB and going for a boring win.
Or he was establishing the run
Quote from: tower912 on November 23, 2025, 07:57:56 PMLove with a separated shoulder/AC joint sprain. Maybe MLF was protecting his QB and going for a boring win.
Probably shouldn't be playing, then. Especially when you have faith in your backup. And even more especially when you're playing against JJ McCarthy.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 23, 2025, 07:43:56 PMRams seem like the NFL's best team to me.
Pretty incredible that Stafford is the odds on favorite for MVP right now given the career and mileage he's had. To be at that elite of a level right now its nuts. Those new veneers are magic
Quote from: JWags85 on November 23, 2025, 08:08:22 PMPretty incredible that Stafford is the odds on favorite for MVP right now given the career and mileage he's had. To be at that elite of a level right now its nuts. Those new veneers are magic
its also objectively hilarious that he just got to .500 in his career this year.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 23, 2025, 08:07:06 PMProbably shouldn't be playing, then. Especially when you have faith in your backup. And even more especially when you're playing against JJ McCarthy.
It worked, though. Probably the first game there were no new or worsened injuries.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 23, 2025, 08:16:01 PMits also objectively hilarious that he just got to .500 in his career this year.
Everything about his career is kind of funny in ways. I mean, he's top 10 in passing yards and TDs, will likely retire top 5 in yards and top 6 in TDs, has been good to very good his entire career...but he only has 2 Pro Bowls cause he's spent his entire career, outside of 2021, slinging the rock on mediocre to terrible teams...including some rebuilding teams in LA after the title.
His HoF monitor score is basically right in line with Kurt Warner and Dan Fouts (both in the Hall), but a big piece of the score is Pro Bowls and All Pros and team accomplishments, which he obviously trails heartily on. Though if he wins MVP this year, he's probably a lock. Though I think the 2021 SB plus a few more years of stat accumulation in LA would have got him in.
Stafford to Canton. Been saying it for years.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 23, 2025, 07:12:37 PMTwo BIL mentions??? Scoop "Chicago Viper" Snoop???
And they both said, "Sir, these bears are the greatest of all time. If you combined the '68 Packers and the '85 Bears, this current Bears team would win by 25 points".
Stafford is also on a pretty exclusive list of NFL QB's whose wife has gone onto a podcast to talk about sleeping with his college backup QB to make him jealous.
Colts have a really interesting schedule to end the season. They get the Texans and Jags each twice, and go to Seattle and host the Niners.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 23, 2025, 08:03:24 PMToo bad the Super Bowl can't be the Bears versus the Seahawks, two teams who have played nobody.
Yawn.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 23, 2025, 08:08:22 PMPretty incredible that Stafford is the odds on favorite for MVP right now given the career and mileage he's had. To be at that elite of a level right now its nuts. Those new veneers are magic
He's been very good and can't argue with him as MVP, but he's also the beneficiary of an elite receiver group and the best offensive coach in the game.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 23, 2025, 08:03:04 PMI apologize. That was a cheap shot on par with James Harrison
I've called them off, so don't worry about those big cars you saw parked outside of your house earlier.
Quote from: Dish on November 23, 2025, 05:46:50 PMThe Raiders have fired Pete Carroll.
Correction: The Raiders have fired Chip Kelly.
(Not kidding, though)
Instead of firing Pete Carroll, the Raiders did indeed fire Chip Kelly.
Quote from: Dish on November 23, 2025, 09:59:19 PMInstead of firing Pete Carroll, the Raiders did indeed fire Chip Kelly.
Time to replace him with Brian Kelly, y'all.
Quote from: MU82 on November 24, 2025, 12:25:26 AMTime to replace him with Brian Kelly, y'all.
I can't wait to hear his Elvis impersonation.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 23, 2025, 09:39:02 PMHe's been very good and can't argue with him as MVP, but he's also the beneficiary of an elite receiver group and the best offensive coach in the game.
Oh for sure. Even the best QBs look mediocre when their WRs can't catch or get open, but you still gotta execute at a high level. He's got tons of miles and damage, can't make some of the escape artist/gritty plays he made in his younger years in Detroit, but he's become a sniper. He's well above his career averages for completion percentage, on pace to be way above his best years for rating, and isnt turning the ball over at all. Even great younger Stafford had bad with the good, part of his boom and bust style. This version doesn't throw picks...2 INTs on nearly 400 pass attempts through 11 games, not dinking and dunking either, is crazy.
And agree on McVay, he's evolved even more and made his offense even better. I never in a million years saw him becoming this good and consistent over a 8+ seasons. Not when he was hired, and certainly not when I told him to "oh unnatural carnal knowledge off Sean" when he tried to big time our mutual friend to impress a girl when we were 19 ;D
Stafford put up a lot of numbers running for his life and throwing mediocre receivers open in Detroit. As bad as his winning percentage was for the Lions, he had as many fourth quarter comebacks as Favre. Because his team was always losing.
It is nice to see him appreciated.
J.J. McCarthy now ranks 851th out of 852 in EPA per Dropback among qualified passers since 2000, per Tru Media. The only player below McCarthy is JaMarcus Russell.
Oh, and BTW ... Stafford is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He's already top 10 in yards, TDs and completions, and he has a ring. No-brainer.
Quote from: MU82 on November 24, 2025, 10:06:12 AMJ.J. McCarthy now ranks 851th out of 852 in EPA per Dropback among qualified passers since 2000, per Tru Media. The only player below McCarthy is JaMarcus Russell.
Oh, and BTW ... Stafford is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He's already top 10 in yards, TDs and completions, and he has a ring. No-brainer.
Poor JJ. Jamarcus still got more money guaranteed at signing than he did.
Should have kept up with the Joneses with a darn old QB
Darnold has been real interesting to watch game-in and game-out. He is tremendously talented. If another QB throws a more accurate, more catchable deep ball than he does, I don't know who it is. He has the arm strength to squeeze accurate passes through very tight windows. He regularly throws perfect passes when rolling left - something many right-handed QBs struggle with. The QB experts on ESPN and the networks rave about his footwork.
Yet a couple times a game (or more, in the case of last week's Rams game), he makes catastrophic, inexplicable passes and or decisions.
I obviously want him to be great all the time, because if he is the Seahawks have enough talent to win the Super Bowl. But until I see him be great several times in the clutch against good teams, I'll have my doubts about whether he can deliver.
That being said, thank goodness he's not J.J. McCarthy. Skol!
Here's what three NFL writers at The Athletic had to say about MLF within a larger question about the NFC North race:
Mike Jones: A balanced offense with a sharp and creative, detail-oriented coach.
Michael Silver: For all the public questioning of Matt LaFleur's job security, he has a penchant for getting hot as a play caller and staying in that zone for an extended period.
Ted Nguyen: The offense is going to struggle all year with its offensive line injuries, but I trust LaFleur to find a way.
Quote from: MU82 on November 24, 2025, 10:06:12 AMJ.J. McCarthy now ranks 851th out of 852 in EPA per Dropback among qualified passers since 2000, per Tru Media. The only player below McCarthy is JaMarcus Russell.
Oh, and BTW ... Stafford is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. He's already top 10 in yards, TDs and completions, and he has a ring. No-brainer.
Actually the perfect counter for what Pakuni said about Stafford. McCarthy also has a very good offensive mind as a HC and elite receivers (Jefferson is the best of the bunch, but Adams and Nacua combined probably top Jetta and Addison. Though Hockenson easily clears the Rams TEs). But even with that McCarthy is totally hopeless. Not every QB could do what Stafford is doing even with that, but it takes a special kind of terrible to be as bad as he has been.
I commented a few weeks ago that he was awful but had a drive a game where he'd look great...appears that was fleeting and gone too. He could be serviceable in a system like SF (I don't think he and Purdy are all that dissimilar, Purdy just played on decent ISU teams, didn't manage a national championship winning offense)
Quote from: Pakuni on November 23, 2025, 09:58:14 PMCorrection: The Raiders have fired Chip Kelly.
(Not kidding, though)
Much like MLF, Chip Kelly was a brilliant offensive mind (more brilliant and innovative than MLF in his prime, IMO) that hasn't evolved as the league caught up and adopted/adapted much of what he did. Which is a shame cause he's seemingly a good dude and entertaining/frank personality for the league. I hope he goes back to college cause I still think he can be a good CFB OC (though its not hard to be a good OC with the studs OSU has).
Quote from: JWags85 on November 24, 2025, 11:45:45 AMMuch like MLF, Chip Kelly was a brilliant offensive mind (more brilliant and innovative than MLF in his prime, IMO) that hasn't evolved as the league caught up and adopted/adapted much of what he did. Which is a shame cause he's seemingly a good dude and entertaining/frank personality for the league. I hope he goes back to college cause I still think he can be a good CFB OC (though its not hard to be a good OC with the studs OSU has).
Chip was never a great offensive guy in the NFL. He made the playoffs once with Philadelphia playing a fourth place schedule. His Oregon offense was revolutionary however.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 24, 2025, 11:45:45 AMActually the perfect counter for what Pakuni said about Stafford. McCarthy also has a very good offensive mind as a HC and elite receivers (Jefferson is the best of the bunch, but Adams and Nacua combined probably top Jetta and Addison. Though Hockenson easily clears the Rams TEs). But even with that McCarthy is totally hopeless. Not every QB could do what Stafford is doing even with that, but it takes a special kind of terrible to be as bad as he has been.
I commented a few weeks ago that he was awful but had a drive a game where he'd look great...appears that was fleeting and gone too. He could be serviceable in a system like SF (I don't think he and Purdy are all that dissimilar, Purdy just played on decent ISU teams, didn't manage a national championship winning offense)
Much like MLF, Chip Kelly was a brilliant offensive mind (more brilliant and innovative than MLF in his prime, IMO) that hasn't evolved as the league caught up and adopted/adapted much of what he did. Which is a shame cause he's seemingly a good dude and entertaining/frank personality for the league. I hope he goes back to college cause I still think he can be a good CFB OC (though its not hard to be a good OC with the studs OSU has).
Kelly never adapted once teams were able to counter his tempo driven offenses when the rules were changed to allow for substitution matches. Speed in space has been countered as well with defensives moving towards quicker linebackers and schemes.
It's remarkable that he never found a real counter to this.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 24, 2025, 11:57:08 AMChip was never a great offensive guy in the NFL. He made the playoffs once with Philadelphia playing a fourth place schedule. His Oregon offense was revolutionary however.
I mean, he wasn't a great coach in the NFL, but his offense cooked those first two years and turned a mediocre Nick Foles into a stat machine. Even that second year when they missed the playoffs he had a top 5 offense that scored 30 points a game....with Mark Sanchez playing half the season as the starter.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2025, 11:58:38 AMKelly never adapted once teams were able to counter his tempo driven offenses when the rules were changed to allow for substitution matches. Speed in space has been countered as well with defensives moving towards quicker linebackers and schemes.
It's remarkable that he never found a real counter to this.
Yea, thats sort of what I got at. When he revolutionized things, he caught everyone off guard. But the NFL adapts at lightning speed, as they always do, and he never transformed. Spending the last decade in college and out of the NFL probably didn't help. Was honestly surprised he took the Raiders gig actually.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 24, 2025, 12:39:40 PMI mean, he wasn't a great coach in the NFL, but his offense cooked those first two years and turned a mediocre Nick Foles into a stat machine. Even that second year when they missed the playoffs he had a top 5 offense that scored 30 points a game....with Mark Sanchez playing half the season as the starter.
Yea, thats sort of what I got at. When he revolutionized things, he caught everyone off guard. But the NFL adapts at lightning speed, as they always do, and he never transformed. Spending the last decade in college and out of the NFL probably didn't help. Was honestly surprised he took the Raiders gig actually.
I don't think he likes college football and took the first thing he could
Quote from: JWags85 on November 24, 2025, 11:45:45 AMActually the perfect counter for what Pakuni said about Stafford. McCarthy also has a very good offensive mind as a HC and elite receivers (Jefferson is the best of the bunch, but Adams and Nacua combined probably top Jetta and Addison. Though Hockenson easily clears the Rams TEs). But even with that McCarthy is totally hopeless. Not every QB could do what Stafford is doing even with that, but it takes a special kind of terrible to be as bad as he has been.
McCarthy has been bad, but we're also talking about a guy with six career starts vs a guy with 233. And unlike the Rams, the Vikings O-line is a dumpster fire. Not projecting anything about McCarthy's future, but I wouldn't comp his situation to Stafford's.
Stafford, fwiw, threw 5 TDs against 12 INTs while completing just 53.7% of his passes during his first six starts. And he was only throwing to some bum named Calvin Johnson.
QuoteMuch like MLF, Chip Kelly was a brilliant offensive mind (more brilliant and innovative than MLF in his prime, IMO) that hasn't evolved as the league caught up and adopted/adapted much of what he did. Which is a shame cause he's seemingly a good dude and entertaining/frank personality for the league. I hope he goes back to college cause I still think he can be a good CFB OC (though its not hard to be a good OC with the studs OSU has).
Despite some initial success in Philly, his offense just doesn't translate to the NFL. He's great at identifying and exploiting talent mismatches, but you don't get as many in the NFL as you do in college, especially when you're coaching the less-talented team.
Worst yet, he didn't adapt his pass protection schemes. The Raiders lost the very good LT Kolton Miller earlier this year and replaced him with the very bad Stone Forsyth. Despite that, according to a stat I saw today, he left the LT on an island on 78% of dropbacks. You can get away with that a little with a really good pass blocker. Try it with Stone Forsyth against Myles Garrett, and your QB gets sacked 10 times.
And he seems to have been intent on making Ashton Jeanty hate football.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2025, 12:45:52 PMI don't think he likes college football and took the first thing he could
It helped that the Raiders were paying him a stupid amount, $6 million a year. That's a number in the HC bracket, not coordinator market.
The Raiders received a lot of praise for their offseason moves. Pretty much all the moves have been awful in retrospect.
Quote from: Pakuni on November 24, 2025, 01:00:46 PMMcCarthy has been bad, but we're also talking about a guy with six career starts vs a guy with 233. And unlike the Rams, the Vikings O-line is a dumpster fire. Not projecting anything about McCarthy's future, but I would comp his situation to Stafford's.
Stafford, fwiw, threw 5 TDs against 12 INTs while completing just 53.7% of his passes during his first six starts. And he was only throwing to some bum named Calvin Johnson.
He may not be a lost cause, but it's pretty bad.
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/j-j-mccarthy-highlights-minnesota-vikings-benching
I guess now he is in the concussion protocol, which doesn't surprise me. He got hit pretty hard on a run, I think in the first half, where he looked pretty dazed. I was actually surprised that the independent concussion guy didn't call down.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 24, 2025, 01:14:06 PMHe may not be a lost cause, but it's pretty bad.
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/j-j-mccarthy-highlights-minnesota-vikings-benching
I guess now he is in the concussion protocol, which doesn't surprise me. He got hit pretty hard on a run, I think in the first half, where he looked pretty dazed. I was actually surprised that the independent concussion guy didn't call down.
Concussions aren't real
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2025, 11:58:38 AMKelly never adapted once teams were able to counter his tempo driven offenses when the rules were changed to allow for substitution matches. Speed in space has been countered as well with defensives moving towards quicker linebackers and schemes.
It's remarkable that he never found a real counter to this.
The real shortcoming of Kelly's system is the failure to establish the run.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2025, 01:41:01 PMConcussions aren't real
Ok I know McCarthy is down with injury but what about Nine? Did Nine escape the protocol?
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 24, 2025, 02:31:30 PMOk I know McCarthy is down with injury but what about Nine? Did Nine escape the protocol?
No one has ever died from a concussion
Someone get him some nanobubbles
Quote from: Pakuni on November 24, 2025, 01:00:46 PMMcCarthy has been bad, but we're also talking about a guy with six career starts vs a guy with 233. And unlike the Rams, the Vikings O-line is a dumpster fire. Not projecting anything about McCarthy's future, but I wouldn't comp his situation to Stafford's. Stafford, fwiw, threw 5 TDs against 12 INTs while completing just 53.7% of his passes during his first six starts. And he was only throwing to some bum named Calvin Johnson.
Folks don't have patience for this kind of thing anymore. It's like basketball coaches - people don't want to hear that it took Jay Wright or Coach K however many years to build their programs.
After next season, the Vikings will have to decide if they're gonna pick up McCarthy's pricey 5th-year option. Unless he makes significant strides, the answer will be a resounding no. The Panthers face the same decision on Young after this season.
Quote from: MU82 on November 24, 2025, 04:59:01 PMFolks don't have patience for this kind of thing anymore. It's like basketball coaches - people don't want to hear that it took Jay Wright or Coach K however many years to build their programs.
After next season, the Vikings will have to decide if they're gonna pick up McCarthy's pricey 5th-year option. Unless he makes significant strides, the answer will be a resounding no. The Panthers face the same decision on Young after this season.
GMs don't want to work anymore
https://youtu.be/ABoLgCdTgZc?si=1AM16HAMeAk8nGpE
I'll be interested in hearing Dave Canales' explanation for that two-point decision.
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 24, 2025, 09:08:37 PMhttps://youtu.be/ABoLgCdTgZc?si=1AM16HAMeAk8nGpE
Interesting stuff. I think the only thing I'd object to was 3 of those 4 guys aren't late bloomers. Baker was good early and got screwed by and injury plus an inept organization. Daniel Jones had a really solid season in Year 4 and had shown signs of being a competent NFL starter his first few years...again in a dumpster fire coaching/organization. And Goff was a Pro Bowler his first 2 years as a starter in LA. Sure it looked like he hit his ceiling and wasn't a Super Bowl winning caliber QB like they rightly felt Stafford was, but he'd bloomed.
All 4 have had major resurgences and are at their best, which is what the video is getting at overall, just thought it was kind of a wonky headline grabbing title for who was featured.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 24, 2025, 03:22:20 PMSomeone get him some nanobubbles
"Isn't Gatorade the best? Just the best."
That was some bad quarterback play. The extremely overrated Purdy vs. the doesn't merit rating at all Young. Yuck.
Packers will be able to establish the run with Josh Jacob's tomorrow.
Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement for the Lions.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6840886/2025/11/26/frank-ragnow-lions-retirement-comeback/?campaign=15861973&source=athletic_breaking_targeted_email&userId=675260
Predict an injury is his first game back. It's the Detroit way...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 26, 2025, 03:41:05 PMFrank Ragnow is coming out of retirement for the Lions.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6840886/2025/11/26/frank-ragnow-lions-retirement-comeback/?campaign=15861973&source=athletic_breaking_targeted_email&userId=675260
Can probably kiss this defense goodbye if Wyatt is done for the season.
Let Jordan cook
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 27, 2025, 03:19:01 PMLet Jordan cook
He's good enough to win games. MLF needs to let him free.
A whole year of establishing the run led us to this moment
As an observer who doesn't like the Packers, doesn't hate the Packers, and only sees the Packers when they are on national TV, I thought LaFleur called an extraordinarily good game today.
He definitely outcoached Campbell, and the Lions made way too many mistakes.
Love was tremendous, too.
Great win by the Packers.
Lafleur was good today. Finally took the training wheels off.
Only call I had an issue with was the second to last play call. If you're going for it on fourth down I think you run on third down and knock the 40 seconds off. But I'm nitpicking
Lions took 6 minutes, featuring one long-ass huddle after another, before settling for a FG on their last drive. Brutal.
One of Campbell's 4th-down plays - Gibbs up the gut on 4th-and-3 after he had just lost a yard on the exact same play - was terrible. On the other, Williams dropped a pass he had to catch, one of numerous Detroit screwups. The way the Packers were playing, the Lions had little margin for error.
Some missed calls, but it was nice to watch a game that wasn't over reffed.
Quote from: MU82 on November 27, 2025, 04:30:25 PMLions took 6 minutes, featuring one long-ass huddle after another, before settling for a FG on their last drive. Brutal.
One of Campbell's 4th-down plays - Gibbs up the gut on 4th-and-3 after he had just lost a yard on the exact same play - was terrible. On the other, Williams dropped a pass he had to catch, one of numerous Detroit screwups. The way the Packers were playing, the Lions had little margin for error.
I thought Goff audibled into that run up the gut. Either way quite the decision when your line is getting bulldozed all day
I get Pickens might be a psychopath but why did the Steelers think DK would be an upgrade
Chiefs record this year reflects a team that finally stopped getting literally every call.
Quote from: MU82 on November 27, 2025, 04:30:25 PMLions took 6 minutes, featuring one long-ass huddle after another, before settling for a FG on their last drive. Brutal.
One of Campbell's 4th-down plays - Gibbs up the gut on 4th-and-3 after he had just lost a yard on the exact same play - was terrible. On the other, Williams dropped a pass he had to catch, one of numerous Detroit screwups. The way the Packers were playing, the Lions had little margin for error.
Campbell should have definitely kicked the FG on the second one. Terrible game management there.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 27, 2025, 03:41:48 PMLafleur was good today. Finally took the training wheels off.
Only call I had an issue with was the second to last play call. If you're going for it on fourth down I think you run on third down and knock the 40 seconds off. But I'm nitpicking
+1000
Like the Lions, the Chiefs made WAY too many mistakes and gave away a winnable game. Dak was mostly great, though, and the Chiefs couldn't defend Lamb and Pickens.
Too many weak PI calls today across the league.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 27, 2025, 08:56:17 PMToo many weak PI calls today across the league.
could've gone with one less non-call personally
Not a surprise but Wyatt's season is over. Significant blow to the Packers defense. I'd argue the second most important defensive player on the team.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 28, 2025, 12:16:30 PMNot a surprise but Wyatt's season is over. Significant blow to the Packers defense. I'd argue the second most important defensive player on the team.
Huge blow. It's not a substitute but they're going to need the young Georgia DTs to drive the line rotation. And you know asking Georgia players to drive anything is dangerous.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 28, 2025, 01:20:56 PMHuge blow. It's not a substitute but they're going to need the young Georgia DTs to drive the line rotation. And you know asking Georgia players to drive anything is dangerous.
A real Nancy Reagan of an injury?
Ben gold. My god.
84 yards rushing in the first quarter against the Eagles defense.
👀
Hurts is a way better fantasy QB than a real-life QB.
Well that's an interesting counter to the tush push.
I'm completely stunned by the Bears.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 28, 2025, 04:35:42 PMI'm completely stunned by the Bears.
Me too. Over 250 yards rushing against a strong Eagles D? They're legit.
Hard to know who is more overrated - Hurts, OL, or DL.
Are the bears legit?
I did not see the Bears going into Philly and whipping the Eagles defense like that. Total ass kicking on the line of scrimmage.
Quote from: Jockey on November 28, 2025, 04:45:23 PMHard to know who is more overrated - Hurts, OL, or DL.
Feels like a comment merely predicated on hating the bears
Muggsy still thinks the Bears will be lucky to win 4 games
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 28, 2025, 05:15:08 PMFeels like a comment merely predicated on hating the bears
Counterpoint, the Eagles offense has been lifeless for weeks. They're injured on the OL but Hurts has no juice. That should take nothing from the ass-kicking from the Bears OL
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 28, 2025, 05:15:08 PMFeels like a comment merely predicated on hating the bears
At the start of the season, PFF had Hurts ranked as a top 5 QB. Both lines have been considered premier.
Every week, I keep thinking that can't keep winning ... and every week, they just keep winning. Good on the Bears.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 28, 2025, 06:00:53 PMMuggsy still thinks the Bears will be lucky to win 4 games
they should bench Caleb if they lose next week.
Quote from: jesmu84 on November 28, 2025, 05:15:08 PMFeels like a comment merely predicated on hating the bears
that's kinda Jockey's whole deal here
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 28, 2025, 07:05:38 PMthey should bench Caleb if they lose next week.
Would be a good learning experience for the young man. And buy some nail polish remover while we are at it!
It was fun that the Eagles not only fumbled while attempting a tush push but then completely succumbed the rest of the way.
After stealing the football on that play, the Bears totally dominated.
And BOO!! whined the fans. Love it.
Quote from: Dish on November 28, 2025, 05:12:10 PMI did not see the Bears going into Philly and whipping the Eagles defense like that. Total ass kicking on the line of scrimmage.
I was on a flight to Asia so I was following the game tracker only, which is excruciating. But I kept texting my friend watching like "is this looking as dominant in the trenches as it seems?" And he was as stunned as I was. To completely dominate one of the top 3 teams in the NFC, on the road no less, while your QB isn't playing great is something else.
For a spotty defense that makes up for getting gashed with timely TOs all season, I don't think it's possible to be bigger than right after giving up your first TD of the game to cut it to a 1 pt game, Caleb throws a pick, Philly is marching to the lead/control of the game, and you get that fumble, regardless of circumstances. Just massive. Horseshoe up their ass or sneaky good or a combination of both, this is the most fun Bears season I can remember in over a decade plus. I'm beyond sold on Ben Johnson as a culture builder...this team believes and fights and figures out a way to win. Roster development can still come later.
Quote from: MU82 on November 28, 2025, 07:58:11 PMAnd BOO!! whined the fans. Love it.
As if Philly fans didn't already have a justified terrible reputation...defending SB champs, 8-3 and leading the NFC, and you boo your team cause they have the audacity to lose a game. What a bunch of clowns
and just like that, the Lions playoff window for this season is likely closed:
https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1994800408884334650
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 29, 2025, 10:32:57 AMand just like that, the Lions playoff window for this season is likely closed:
https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1994800408884334650
How does one not know they have a torn hamstring
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 29, 2025, 10:50:57 AMHow does one not know they have a torn hamstring
Yeah. This whole story is strange.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 29, 2025, 10:50:57 AMHow does one not know they have a torn hamstring
Chronic abuse of NSAIDs and Glucosteroids masking a long standing injury.
I was going to come in and replace Wyatt but I also failed my physical.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 29, 2025, 11:58:23 AMI was going to come in and replace Wyatt but I also failed my physical.
Devastating blow for scoop after Ners failed his physical to fill in for Giannis the last two weeks
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 29, 2025, 10:50:57 AMHow does one not know they have a torn hamstring
I don't know, but I knew a college athlete who didn't know she had a torn ACL. High level athletes are wired differently.
Though I do wonder if Thursday's game played a role in that
It's been a fun NFL year in a lot of ways. Nobody looks dominant except maybe LA. Everyone has holes. In the AFC you have the Patriots, Colts, Broncos, and Jaguars all as good teams. In the NFC it's the usual suspects plus Chicago. But this is the first year in a long time that I don't feel like I have a good idea on how the playoffs will play out.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 28, 2025, 04:44:12 PMMe too. Over 250 yards rushing against a strong Eagles D? They're legit.
Caleb is so inaccurate. Imagine if they had a upper tier QB.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 29, 2025, 01:25:00 PMCaleb is so inaccurate. Imagine if they had a upper tier QB.
They'd be a SB contender.
The trajectory is good for a young QB, so maybe next year.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 29, 2025, 12:06:43 PMDevastating blow for scoop after Ners failed his physical to fill in for Giannis the last two weeks
Can onepost fill in coaching for Shaka though?
Now that he has the record for most TDs without an INT, Stafford is going for the reverse record.
Incredibly as the calendar flips to December tomorrow, the Bears sit as the 1 seed in the NFC.
Dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria!
Quote from: Dish on November 30, 2025, 02:45:49 PMIncredibly as the calendar flips to December tomorrow, the Bears sit as the 1 seed in the NFC.
Dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria!
If the bears lose the one seed they should bench Caleb Williams
Quote from: Dish on November 30, 2025, 02:45:49 PMIncredibly as the calendar flips to December tomorrow, the Bears sit as the 1 seed in the NFC.
Dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria!
The Bears may only be favored in 1 of their final 5 games, but it sure is fun right now.
Dare I say, the Bears' window is just about to open?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 30, 2025, 03:19:37 PMThe Bears may only be favored in 1 of their final 5 games, but it sure is fun right now.
Dare I say, the Bears' window is just about to open?
You're being positive? On my way to my bunker.
(It's nice to feel good about our football team for once)
I'm starting to see the Josh Allen Caleb comps
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 30, 2025, 03:31:27 PMYou're being positive? On my way to my bunker.
(It's nice to feel good about our football team for once)
Hey!!! I was positive about the tanking strategy. ;D
I feel good about the team and very good about the coach & staff. I think proof positive, coaching matters in the NFL.
Man, the Bills and Steelers are both decidedly mediocre.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 30, 2025, 03:45:33 PMJosh playing like he lets Hailee paint his nails
Both players have a manicure named after them
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The chiefs are going to get into the playoffs and there's not a single team in the AFC I trust to not choke against them.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 30, 2025, 04:07:35 PMMan, the Bills and Steelers are both decidedly mediocre.
The NFL has a whole lot of mediocre this year.
Quote from: forgetful on November 30, 2025, 04:46:05 PMThe NFL has a whole lot of mediocre this year.
Week after week I mutter to myself "there is no good teams".
Greg Olsen made a good point about the whole "Should Vikings have kept Darnold?" debate.
Had they been able to re-sign Darnold, every time he made a bad play or read, Vikings fans would have been screaming for JJ. Because fans love the backup, especially a high draft pick. Instead, Darnold goes to Seattle, where he is unquestionably the guy.
Did I miss where McCarthy got his concussion or was that just their way to bench him without getting roasted?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 30, 2025, 06:01:18 PMDid I miss where McCarthy got his concussion or was that just their way to bench him without getting roasted?
https://x.com/realmnsportsfan/status/1993031404847087941?s=20
I commented on it when I saw it.
Quote from: MU82 on November 30, 2025, 05:47:43 PMGreg Olsen made a good point about the whole "Should Vikings have kept Darnold?" debate.
Had they been able to re-sign Darnold, every time he made a bad play or read, Vikings fans would have been screaming for JJ. Because fans love the backup, especially a high draft pick. Instead, Darnold goes to Seattle, where he is unquestionably the guy.
I like Olsen, but that's just terrible logic.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on November 30, 2025, 06:01:18 PMDid I miss where McCarthy got his concussion or was that just their way to bench him without getting roasted?
He tripped and fell chasing his dog, who was eating his homework. Happens all the time.
Here was a fun exchange on the Fox postgame show:
Terry Bradshaw: "There's something to be said about Sam Darnold not playing for Minnesota this year. Now I know they thought that they had their guy, maybe they do, McCaffrey."
Charissa Thompson: "J.J. McCarthy."
Bradshaw: "McCarthy. I always call him McCaffrey; I don't know why. Anyway ... "
Howie Long: "It's one of the Micks."
Quote from: MU82 on November 30, 2025, 06:14:01 PMHere was a fun exchange on the Fox postgame show:
Terry Bradshaw: "There's something to be said about Sam Darnold not playing for Minnesota this year. Now I know they thought that they had their guy, maybe they do, McCaffrey."
Charissa Thompson: "J.J. McCarthy."
"McCarthy. I always call him McCaffrey; I don't know why. Anyway ... "
Howie Long: "It's one of the Micks."
He should run for office
There was a time that Bradshaw was quirky and endearing. Now he just doesn't know what he's talking about.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 30, 2025, 06:04:39 PMhttps://x.com/realmnsportsfan/status/1993031404847087941?s=20
I commented on it when I saw it.
It was obvious when he got hit in the game he was not ok, was also shocked they didn't do a mandatory concussion check.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 30, 2025, 03:19:37 PMThe Bears may only be favored in 1 of their final 5 games, but it sure is fun right now.
Dare I say, the Bears' window is just about to open?
I said a few years ago I'd be perfectly happy with 9-8. Now it just keeps ticking up. Even if they finish 10-7 with just the win over the Browns, Johnson is still probably COY. Steal one of the Packers/Lions games to get to 11-6, im ecstatic. Some way get to 12-5 and I'm delirious. Either way, it's been a blast.
Quote from: JWags85 on November 30, 2025, 10:54:12 PMI said a few years ago I'd be perfectly happy with 9-8. Now it just keeps ticking up. Even if they finish 10-7 with just the win over the Browns, Johnson is still probably COY. Steal one of the Packers/Lions games to get to 11-6, im ecstatic. Some way get to 12-5 and I'm delirious. Either way, it's been a blast.
It's a fun time when your team is on the rise.
Realistically, IMO though, their window starts in 2 years. Next year will probably be a bit of a step back, with a tougher schedule and more tape on Caleb.
And for Shaka Shart - I CAN get through a post about the Bears without trashing them or their '85 dynasty.
Sunday is going to be really fun. It's nice to have both these teams good at the same time.
I'm confident the Packers pull it out and getting Reed back should add a nice element to their offense. A bit concerned about a big step backwards on defense without Wyatt though.
There's always lots of talk about parity in the NFL, but it really feels like this season is parity personified.
Is there a "great" team? I haven't seen one. There are a handful of teams that most would put at the top of the "they could win the Super Bowl if things go right" list: Rams, Packers, Eagles, Seahawks, maybe Bills, maybe Patriots, maybe Broncos. And then some good-ish teams that either have overachieved or underachieved but could get on a run in the postseason: Ravens, Colts, Chargers, 49ers, Chiefs, Bears.
Despite their #1-ranked defense, does anybody give the Texans a legit chance? Despite their 8-4 record, does anybody think the Jaguars can make a run? How 'bout the Cowboys? The Bucs? I'd say "nope" on all 4, but then again I didn't have the Patriots and Bears leading their respective conferences after 13 weeks.
The Rams still look like the best all-around team to me, but they have flaws just like others do. Should be a fun stretch drive and then postseason.
Quote from: MU82 on December 01, 2025, 12:47:55 PMThere's always lots of talk about parity in the NFL, but it really feels like this season is parity personified.
Is there a "great" team? I haven't seen one. There are a handful of teams that most would put at the top of the "they could win the Super Bowl if things go right" list: Rams, Packers, Eagles, Seahawks, maybe Bills, maybe Patriots, maybe Broncos. And then some good-ish teams that either have overachieved or underachieved but could get on a run in the postseason: Ravens, Colts, Chargers, 49ers, Chiefs, Bears.
Despite their #1-ranked defense, does anybody give the Texans a legit chance? Despite their 8-4 record, does anybody think the Jaguars can make a run? How 'bout the Cowboys? The Bucs? I'd say "nope" on all 4, but then again I didn't have the Patriots and Bears leading their respective conferences after 13 weeks.
The Rams still look like the best all-around team to me, but they have flaws just like others do. Should be a fun stretch drive and then postseason.
I think it was the Athletic last week that had the Rams and Packers as the best bets to get to the SB. Yet neither could beat the juggernaut in Charlotte.
I'm thinking addition by subtraction - getting you out of Charlotte - ties into this whole deal somehow.
Quote from: Jockey on December 01, 2025, 12:54:39 PMI think it was the Athletic last week that had the Rams and Packers as the best bets to get to the SB. Yet neither could beat the juggernaut in Charlotte.
I'm thinking addition by subtraction - getting you out of Charlotte - ties into this whole deal somehow.
MY Seahawks still have to play MY Panthers in Charlotte later this month. I will be rooting for the Seahawks, which means I'll probably end up disappointed.
Quote from: Jockey on December 01, 2025, 12:31:52 PMIt's a fun time when your team is on the rise.
Realistically, IMO though, their window starts in 2 years. Next year will probably be a bit of a step back, with a tougher schedule and more tape on Caleb.
And for Shaka Shart - I CAN get through a post about the Bears without trashing them or their '85 dynasty.
I'm so proud of you bb
It's gotta be fun being a giants fan watching your first round draft pick actively trying to get himself unalived every week.
I haven't seen Kraft in a long time before tonight and he doesn't look good. Maybe he needs a massage?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 01, 2025, 07:55:42 PMIt's gotta be fun being a giants fan watching your first round draft pick actively trying to get himself unalived every week.
Playing one handed?
Serious question. Has there ever been a wore missed kick attempt than happened tonight?
Quote from: forgetful on December 01, 2025, 11:27:55 PMSerious question. Has there ever been a wore missed kick attempt than happened tonight?
Do punts count?
Sean Landetta, 1986 NFC Championship game.
Quote from: forgetful on December 01, 2025, 11:27:55 PMSerious question. Has there ever been a wore missed kick attempt than happened tonight?
Did anyone address what happened?
He looked like some of my tee shots, but at least my driver bounces off the grass and hits the ball.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 02, 2025, 09:40:24 AMDid anyone address what happened?
He looked like some of my tee shots, but at least my driver bounces off the grass and hits the ball.
You can see in a replay that the angle of the hold is down and there's a good likelihood that the kick would get blocked. Hopefully he has a good PR team getting the message out today that he saved the team from a blocked kick getting returned for a touchdown.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 02, 2025, 09:25:29 AMDo punts count?
Sean Landetta, 1986 NFC Championship game.
That definitely likely comes in as one of the (if not the) worst punts ever.
From Yahoo Sports:
One bettor at BetMGM put $50,000 on the Bears earlier this season to win the Super Bowl at 66-1 odds. The bet would win $3.3 million, which is currently the largest reported futures bet for Super Bowl LX at any legal U.S. sportsbook.
Quote from: MU82 on December 03, 2025, 10:38:17 AMFrom Yahoo Sports:
One bettor at BetMGM put $50,000 on the Bears earlier this season to win the Super Bowl at 66-1 odds. The bet would win $3.3 million, which is currently the largest reported futures bet for Super Bowl LX at any legal U.S. sportsbook.
might as well flush 50k down the toilet.
Quote from: The Sultan on November 30, 2025, 06:20:23 PMThere was a time that Bradshaw was quirky and endearing. Now he just doesn't know what he's talking about.
It has become more obvious each year that he needs to retire. Constantly forgetting names and flubbing lines.
From Yahoo Sports:
The Cowboys' win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving drew a staggering 57.2 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever. It shattered the previous record of 42.1 million viewers in 2022.
Quote from: MU82 on December 04, 2025, 09:31:57 AMFrom Yahoo Sports:
The Cowboys' win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving drew a staggering 57.2 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever. It shattered the previous record of 42.1 million viewers in 2022.
The Packers / Lions game from Thanksgiving is also now the second watched game of all time.
Quote from: MU82 on December 04, 2025, 09:31:57 AMFrom Yahoo Sports:
The Cowboys' win over the Chiefs on Thanksgiving drew a staggering 57.2 million viewers on CBS, making it the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever. It shattered the previous record of 42.1 million viewers in 2022.
The Swifties are taking over.
I stopped watching the NFL when Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the National Anthem. I can take domestic violence, but disrespecting this great country is a line too far.
You're telling me people are still watching the NFL?
Quote from: wadesworld on December 04, 2025, 11:49:05 AMI stopped watching the NFL when Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the National Anthem. I can take domestic violence, but disrespecting this great country is a line too far.
You're telling me people are still watching the NFL?
Take a Knee... My Ass (I Won't Take a Knee) is my number one Spotify song
Herbstreit keeps calling the Dallas coach "Schotty," is if they are best friends.
That is the most horsesh!t offensive pass interference call I can remember. A pretty obvious DPI
Always enjoy watching America's Team lose. This is shaping up to be their 30th straight Super Bowl-free season.
As fun as it is to mock Jerrah and the Cowboys, I think Schottenheimer is showing to be a pretty solid hire. Seemed weird to promote a member of staff when they needed a change and got rid of McCarthy, but there is some positive to build on from Schottenheimer's year so far. Gotta move on from Eberflus cause that defense is offensively bad, but he's got Dak humming to a career year and they've been able to beat SB contenders while having a bottom 3 defense.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 04, 2025, 11:01:35 PMAs fun as it is to mock Jerrah and the Cowboys, I think Schottenheimer is showing to be a pretty solid hire. Seemed weird to promote a member of staff when they needed a change and got rid of McCarthy, but there is some positive to build on from Schottenheimer's year so far. Gotta move on from Eberflus cause that defense is offensively bad, but he's got Dak humming to a career year and they've been able to beat SB contenders while having a bottom 3 defense.
That's Schotty to you, and to Herbie.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 04, 2025, 11:01:35 PMAs fun as it is to mock Jerrah and the Cowboys, I think Schottenheimer is showing to be a pretty solid hire. Seemed weird to promote a member of staff when they needed a change and got rid of McCarthy, but there is some positive to build on from Schottenheimer's year so far. Gotta move on from Eberflus cause that defense is offensively bad, but he's got Dak humming to a career year and they've been able to beat SB contenders while having a bottom 3 defense.
I agree with all of this. But they have to avoid the temptation to give Pickens a big contract. Not just because his is really flakey but I just don't think spending $$$ on two WRs makes a lot of sense. That is largely a draft and develop position.
That defense needs to get better. The Williams trade made up for some of what trading Micah away did to them, but yeah Eberflus isn't really the guy.
Quote from: The Sultan on December 05, 2025, 08:35:42 AMI agree with all of this. But they have to avoid the temptation to give Pickens a big contract. Not just because his is really flakey but I just don't think spending $$$ on two WRs makes a lot of sense. That is largely a draft and develop position.
That defense needs to get better. The Williams trade made up for some of what trading Micah away did to them, but yeah Eberflus isn't really the guy.
I tend to agree but I also want Pickens on a team where he's catching passes consistently because he might be the funniest player in the NFl
Quote from: MU82 on December 04, 2025, 10:34:33 PMAlways enjoy watching America's Team lose. This is shaping up to be their 30th straight Super Bowl-free season.
But, Jerrah has won the SB for most air time at least 24 years in a row.
Promote and make money. As Vince said, "Winning isn't everything. Money is."
The Lions' Brian Branch, arguably the NFL's best safety, will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles on Thursday.
Quote from: MU82 on December 06, 2025, 10:54:58 AMThe Lions' Brian Branch, arguably the NFL's best safety, will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles on Thursday.
RIP to a dirty birdy of a player.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 06, 2025, 10:56:57 AMRIP to a dirty birdy of a player.
This. I don't wish injury, but it's hard to feel bad for a guy who goes out of his way to attempt to injure others.
Quote from: MU82 on December 06, 2025, 10:54:58 AMThe Lions' Brian Branch, arguably the NFL's best safety, will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles on Thursday.
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Speaking of injuries, here is the NFL totals of games missed due to injuries:
1. Bears 240
2. Lions 226
15. Packers 157
24. Vikings 122
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 07, 2025, 09:00:55 AMSpeaking of injuries, here is the NFL totals of games missed due to injuries:
1. Bears 240
2. Lions 226
15. Packers 157
24. Vikings 122
When you consider that 6 of those have been JJ McCarthy, the Vikings have been lucky with injuries
Daniel Jones just tore his Achilles (on the leg opposite the broken one).
Quote from: Dish on December 07, 2025, 12:44:46 PMDaniel Jones just tore his Achilles (on the leg opposite the broken one).
their season was going down the tubes already, this just put
Quote from: Dish on December 07, 2025, 12:44:46 PMDaniel Jones just tore his Achilles (on the leg opposite the broken one).
the team was already exposed, now they were just put out of their misery.
Holy smokes, the Redskins are very bad.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 07, 2025, 02:07:24 PMHoly smokes, the Redskins are very bad.
So ESPN was mistaken telling us Daniels is the second coming of Mahomes? :-\
Good luck to all of Scoop's Bears and Packers fans. I'm looking forward to an entertaining game.
Caleb is going to have to have a decent day or this will be ugly for the Bears. The Packers aren't gonna let the Bears get 250 yards on the ground.
Ouch. This game is over already.
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2025, 03:17:55 PMGood luck to all of Scoop's Bears and Packers fans. I'm looking forward to an entertaining game.
Hoping for health and good sportsmanship. God bless everyone.
Bears eye discipline on the run gimmicks have been good on this drive but the Packers are just methodical thus far
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 07, 2025, 03:37:58 PMBears eye discipline on the run gimmicks have been good on this drive but the Packers are just methodical thus far
And on queue
That should help the 🐻 🐻. But can we take advantage?
Good things muggsy already forfeited the game otherwise I'd be worried about that INT.
Packers ball. Ughh.
That Loveland ball never hit the ground
Unsurprisingly the emphasis on the taunting penalty went away.
That blitz was really poor.
The o-line for the Bears hasn't looked good thus far.
Refs certainly didn't get the memo that they are supposed to be caught up in the "Lambeau mystique."
WTF was that? Not a good play call after a gift penalty for the Bears.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 07, 2025, 04:28:46 PMRefs certainly didn't get the memo that they are supposed to be caught up in the "Lambeau mystique."
They have actively fcked up every close call
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 07, 2025, 04:29:31 PMThey have actively fcked up every close call
Nixon getting a personal foul for chopping Burden's arm away as Burden has his hand on Nixon's neck was...interesting.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 07, 2025, 04:29:31 PMThey have actively fcked up every close call
Agreed. Can't believe NY didn't adjust the one penalty. Bears player clearly grabbed the throat of the Packers player. Dirty play, could have been an ejection, and they gave the Packers guy the penalty instead.
Shouldn't MLF have called a timeout before the field goal?
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 07, 2025, 04:33:03 PMShouldn't MLF have called a timeout before the field goal?
We now have 3 timeouts to try to establish the run
Weak screen call there.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 07, 2025, 04:33:29 PMWe now have 3 timeouts to try to establish the run
4-D chess
Nite-Nite.
Cornerback Bo Melton with the play of the half
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 07, 2025, 04:40:36 PMCornerback Bo Melton with the play of the half
Revolutionizing the term "Defense Wins Championships"
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 07, 2025, 04:33:03 PMShouldn't MLF have called a timeout before the field goal?
Evidently he didn't want to leave too much time on the clock.
This has been a total ass kicking. I'm not sure what the Bears coaching staff planned coming into this week, but this ain't it.
Quote from: Dish on December 07, 2025, 04:44:08 PMThis has been a total ass kicking. I'm not sure what the Bears coaching staff planned coming into this week, but this ain't it.
Jaylon has been freelancing and cost them 14 points
Wow. Incredible catch there.
Bears are becoming the more physical team in the 2nd half.
Bears D showing what they are without the turnovers
Dennis Allen has some explaining to do.
Take a shot on 2nd and short.
Okay. You don't see that every day.
Packers need a sustained drive on offense or they'll lose this game.
The Bears' o-line clearly read my post.
Ben Johnson is coaching circles around Hafley right now.
Quote from: The Sultan on December 07, 2025, 05:57:22 PMBen Johnson is coaching circles around Hafley right now.
Defense is clearly gassed. Offense needs to carry its weight
Quote from: The Sultan on December 07, 2025, 05:57:22 PMBen Johnson is coaching circles around Hafley right now.
First vs second half is crazy
The Bears probably won't win, but Ben Johnson keeps proving he's for real.
Terrible missed tackle there.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 07, 2025, 06:02:11 PMThe Bears probably won't win, but Ben Johnson keeps proving he's for real.
They don't commit penalties either. Always the sign of a well coached team.
That was a big man run by Jacobs.
WTF? Bears D not good this series.
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 07, 2025, 06:05:07 PMThat was a big man run by Jacobs.
Totally saved MLF's ass. That was a terrible playcall.
Quote from: The Sultan on December 07, 2025, 06:04:35 PMThey don't commit penalties either. Always the sign of a well coached team.
Except the fact that they have the most false start penalties in the entire league.
Didn't like that play call either, but Jacobs bailed them out again.
The Bears D was a no show that series.
Big boy runs by Jacobs. The gulf in physicality between the Bears OL and Packers OL is massive, but Jacobs did it all by himself.
Bears D with so many injuries
Wright and Dexter injured on that drive
Packers D needs to step up now.
Parsons getting held like crazy
Two blatant and obvious holds not called on that play.
Cowboys fans weren't kidding that Parsons never gets that call.
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 07, 2025, 06:15:46 PMParsons getting held like crazy
MMA fighters would be proud of that chokehold.
As a fan of a team that had Khalil Mack in his prime, miss me with the whining about lack of holding calls
Ben gonna probably get too cute here.
Didn't like that play call on 3rd down.
Defense stepped up on the 2 plays that mattered most.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 07, 2025, 06:19:22 PMAs a fan of a team that had Khalil Mack in his prime, miss me with the whining about lack of holding calls
Khalil never played in competitive football games
Fun ass game. Good W. Looking forward to the rematch.
Go pack go!
Jeesh.
Bears had #2 open underneath for a 1st down too.
Bears down.
Quote from: forgetful on December 07, 2025, 06:24:27 PMBears had #2 open underneath for a 1st down too.
He did not look like a happy camper.
Hell of a second half by Chicago.
So much going in the positive direction for this franchise.
Sigh.
Shades of Cutler on the last pass.
Brady has gotten better since the last time I saw him. He may even be on the north side of adequate now.
Quote from: Dish on December 07, 2025, 06:25:35 PMSigh.
Hate to lose but there are some reasons to be hopeful. Love has 4 years on Williams, so take that into account plus our HC seems more than competent. The Packers have more talent but I believe the Bears can win at home.
Quote from: Jockey on December 07, 2025, 06:31:43 PMShades of Cutler on the last pass.
Nixon had a hell of a play. Man coverage but peeled off Moore to make that play
Quote from: Jockey on December 07, 2025, 06:31:43 PMShades of Cutler on the last pass.
Lol. Can't take anything you say seriously when it comes to the bears
Williams could have easily run for 1st down on 2 plays. Moore was also wide open on the 4th down.
As one with no horse in the fight, I really enjoyed that game. Back and forth, good comeback by the Bears, lots of incredible escapes by Williams, numerous fine defensive plays by both teams, came down to the final seconds. Very entertaining.
That last pass never should have been thrown, but otherwise I was impressed with a lot of Williams' throws, many of which came under significant duress. Love had one bad throw, too, but it was early. Otherwise, he was superb - lots of great decisions and throws.
Holding is pretty much never called in the last 4-5 minutes of a close game. I would tell my offensive linemen to hold if they need to in those situations. Unless a defensive player is hog-tied and thrown down, the officials simply don't call it. I'm not saying it's right to ignore a violation, just saying that's how it is.
Ben Johnson has done an incredible job with the Bears, but I really didn't like that last series. Yes, run it on 1st down, but then the rest of the series he made questionable calls and let his team take WAY too much time in the huddle. Time went from being a non-factor to all of a sudden mattering, and then you're making a desperation, fourth-down throw. But hey, at least he gets to take 2 TOs into next week's game.
If I were a Bears fan, I'd be pretty darn stoked about the team's future. And if I were a Packers fan, I'd have legit confidence that my team can win this season's Super Bowl.
Some weird ass clock management from Ben Johnson on that last drive.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 07, 2025, 06:51:24 PMWilliams could have easily run for 1st down on 2 plays. Moore was also wide open on the 4th down.
He was not
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2025, 06:56:00 PMAs one with no horse in the fight, I really enjoyed that game. Back and forth, good comeback by the Bears, lots of incredible escapes by Williams, numerous fine defensive plays by both teams, came down to the final seconds. Very entertaining.
That last pass never should have been thrown, but otherwise I was impressed with a lot of Williams' throws, many of which came under significant duress. Love had one bad throw, too, but it was early. Otherwise, he was superb - lots of great decisions and throws.
Holding is pretty much never called in the last 4-5 minutes of a close game. I would tell my offensive linemen to hold if they need to in those situations. Unless a defensive player is hog-tied and thrown down, the officials simply don't call it. I'm not saying it's right to ignore a violation, just saying that's how it is.
Ben Johnson has done an incredible job with the Bears, but I really didn't like that last series. Yes, run it on 1st down, but then the rest of the series he made questionable calls and let his team take WAY too much time in the huddle. Time went from being a non-factor to all of a sudden mattering, and then you're making a desperation, fourth-down throw. But hey, at least he gets to take 2 TOs into next week's game.
If I were a Bears fan, I'd be pretty darn stoked about the team's future. And if I were a Packers fan, I'd have legit confidence that my team can win this season's Super Bowl.
Really wish Wyatt hadn't gotten injured. Key piece of the puzzle.
Crazy thing about this season. I'd neither be shocked to see the Packers win the Super Bowl, or miss the playoffs. Either is totally reasonable at the moment. Same goes for a lot of the top teams.
Quote from: forgetful on December 07, 2025, 07:01:05 PMReally wish Wyatt hadn't gotten injured. Key piece of the puzzle.
Crazy thing about this season. I'd neither be shocked to see the Packers win the Super Bowl, or miss the playoffs. Either is totally reasonable at the moment. Same goes for a lot of the top teams.
The Packers are absolutely not going to miss the playoffs, and thinking they might is unreasonable. Otherwise, I get what you're saying - it's a wide-open race to this year's championship.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 07, 2025, 06:51:24 PMWilliams could have easily run for 1st down on 2 plays. Moore was also wide open on the 4th down.
He could not have run for it on the fourth down. Cooper was right there.
Kmet was wide open immediately on that play. Caleb waited way too long to decide to make that throw.
Great football game though, hat tip to the Packers.
As a Bears fan, frustrating last play but quite a game. Love Ben Johnson and I believe in Caleb.
Can't look past Cleveland next weekend, but psyched about the rematch at home.
Quote from: MU82 on December 07, 2025, 07:03:04 PMThe Packers are absolutely not going to miss the playoffs, and thinking they might is unreasonable. Otherwise, I get what you're saying - it's a wide-open race to this year's championship.
This is similar to when you said you'd be surprised if the Chiefs aren't in the Super Bowl. The Packers could definitely miss the Playoffs still.
I'd imagine they'll be road dogs against Denver and Chicago (though under a field goal probably). Should be probably a 4-6 point favorite home against Baltimore, but if they can lose to the Panthers at home they can lose to the Ravens at home, and at Minnesota should be a field goal or so favorite.
If they go 1-3 they could very easily miss the Playoffs. I don't expect they will go 1-3, but it wouldn't be that crazy.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 07, 2025, 07:24:24 PMThis is similar to when you said you'd be surprised if the Chiefs aren't in the Super Bowl. The Packers could definitely miss the Playoffs still.
I'd imagine they'll be road dogs against Denver and Chicago (though under a field goal probably). Should be probably a 4-6 point favorite home against Baltimore, but if they can lose to the Panthers at home they can lose to the Ravens at home, and at Minnesota should be a field goal or so favorite.
If they go 1-3 they could very easily miss the Playoffs. I don't expect they will go 1-3, but it wouldn't be that crazy.
OK ... how 'bout this ... in my opinion, it is highly unlikely that the Packers will miss the playoffs.
The Chiefs, yeah, I admit that proclamation was over the top and made with way too much of the season left to go. The Packers are better than every team remaining on their schedule, including Denver, and will not go 1-3. Again, IMHO.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 07, 2025, 06:41:38 PMLol. Can't take anything you say seriously when it comes to the bears
Smart man. :)
Packers will be favored in Denver, IMO.
It will be minimal, though - 1 or 2 pts.
Quote from: Jockey on December 07, 2025, 07:49:15 PMPackers will be favored in Denver, IMO.
It will be minimal, though - 1 or 2 pts.
According to ESPN, GB -1.5. Well done.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 07, 2025, 07:24:24 PMThis is similar to when you said you'd be surprised if the Chiefs aren't in the Super Bowl. The Packers could definitely miss the Playoffs still.
I'd imagine they'll be road dogs against Denver and Chicago (though under a field goal probably). Should be probably a 4-6 point favorite home against Baltimore, but if they can lose to the Panthers at home they can lose to the Ravens at home, and at Minnesota should be a field goal or so favorite.
If they go 1-3 they could very easily miss the Playoffs. I don't expect they will go 1-3, but it wouldn't be that crazy.
Admittedly, when I made the statement I forgot to count one of the NFC North teams as in because of division champion, so it is not as possible to miss out as I had thought, but still possible.
Quote from: Jockey on December 07, 2025, 06:37:03 PMBrady has gotten better since the last time I saw him. He may even be on the north side of adequate now.
Except he feels the need for a 5 paragraph dissertation after every single play.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 07, 2025, 06:58:28 PMSome weird ass clock management from Ben Johnson on that last drive.
The last minute of the game was so odd and such a let down for both Johnson and Williams. Ben Johnson coached a HELL of a second half. Bears looked DOA at halftime...offense anemic, defense playing tough but lacking any sort of extended hold and the secondary looking spotty. But they came out a different team to start the 3rd and were answering every challenge the Packers were throwing. And Johnson was calling a really solid game offensively. But I have no clue what he was doing with the clock. I loved how he managed it to the 2 min warning and shortly thereafter, then it just got weird.
As for Caleb. Much will be made of that last throw, whether waiting to long to hit Kmet, not throwing to Moore (debatable if he had a true window/body alignment to hit him), or just the underthrow in general...and that is all totally fair. But for as shaky and spotty he was in the first half, he was really great in the second. Good decisions when to run or when to pass out of the pocket, managing the game well, and a couple of absurd throws. The TD pass to Zaccheaus was filthy, but that toss on the run down the sideline to Kmet was unreal.
All in all, ugly game that turned into a super fun battle. Fun to have both teams "good" at the same for the first time in a LONG time.
I thought Caleb looked good. Looked like a 2nd year guy at times, but definitely the best the Bears have had in a long time.
After the INT in the middle of the 1st quarter, I believe Love had a perfect QB rating. He has put himself in the MVP race.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 07, 2025, 06:51:24 PMWilliams could have easily run for 1st down on 2 plays. Moore was also wide open on the 4th down.
At no point, while the ball was still in Caleb's hand, was Moore "wide open"
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 07, 2025, 08:39:33 PMAt no point, while the ball was still in Caleb's hand, was Moore "wide open"
its all a moot point because the game was declared over 1 minute into the game.
I think the Texans were all heavily intoxicated that last possession.
I'm looking forward to CJ Stroud lecturing Mahomes after the game. Maybe Pat can learn a few things.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 07, 2025, 08:11:47 PMThe last minute of the game was so odd and such a let down for both Johnson and Williams. Ben Johnson coached a HELL of a second half. Bears looked DOA at halftime...offense anemic, defense playing tough but lacking any sort of extended hold and the secondary looking spotty. But they came out a different team to start the 3rd and were answering every challenge the Packers were throwing. And Johnson was calling a really solid game offensively. But I have no clue what he was doing with the clock. I loved how he managed it to the 2 min warning and shortly thereafter, then it just got weird.
As for Caleb. Much will be made of that last throw, whether waiting to long to hit Kmet, not throwing to Moore (debatable if he had a true window/body alignment to hit him), or just the underthrow in general...and that is all totally fair. But for as shaky and spotty he was in the first half, he was really great in the second. Good decisions when to run or when to pass out of the pocket, managing the game well, and a couple of absurd throws. The TD pass to Zaccheaus was filthy, but that toss on the run down the sideline to Kmet was unreal.
All in all, ugly game that turned into a super fun battle. Fun to have both teams "good" at the same for the first time in a LONG time.
I didn't have much of an issue with the clock management.
I would have run it on 4th down but it's easy to 2nd guess.
Chiefs offense this year has essentially been do absolutely nothing and then all of a sudden Brown, Rice, or Worthy go off for a 45 yard gain.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 07, 2025, 09:03:21 PMI didn't have much of an issue with the clock management.
I would have run it on 4th down but it's easy to 2nd guess.
I liked the call. It got a receiver open in the end zone. Our young QB was late on the pass, but a good call with under 30 seconds. IMO.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 07, 2025, 08:46:50 PMits all a moot point because the game was declared over 1 minute into the game.
Bears have an uphill battle next week vs the browns with Williams being benched now
I love how Collingsworth called Hunt's TD run championship caliber despite them being .500 this season and him never winning a Super Bowl. It will be a dark day for him when Mahomes retires.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 07, 2025, 09:12:55 PMBears have an uphill battle next week vs the browns with Williams being benched now
Actually, released outright. Good move for cap management.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 07, 2025, 08:11:47 PMThe last minute of the game was so odd and such a let down for both Johnson and Williams. Ben Johnson coached a HELL of a second half. Bears looked DOA at halftime...offense anemic, defense playing tough but lacking any sort of extended hold and the secondary looking spotty. But they came out a different team to start the 3rd and were answering every challenge the Packers were throwing. And Johnson was calling a really solid game offensively. But I have no clue what he was doing with the clock. I loved how he managed it to the 2 min warning and shortly thereafter, then it just got weird.
As for Caleb. Much will be made of that last throw, whether waiting to long to hit Kmet, not throwing to Moore (debatable if he had a true window/body alignment to hit him), or just the underthrow in general...and that is all totally fair. But for as shaky and spotty he was in the first half, he was really great in the second. Good decisions when to run or when to pass out of the pocket, managing the game well, and a couple of absurd throws. The TD pass to Zaccheaus was filthy, but that toss on the run down the sideline to Kmet was unreal.
All in all, ugly game that turned into a super fun battle. Fun to have both teams "good" at the same for the first time in a LONG time.
Clock management wasn't too bad. I think they should have sped up a bit, maybe 10 seconds, but the problem wasn't clock management. It was being stuffed on 3rd and 1.
Then came the chess. Johnson figured everyone expected a run, and he could catch them off guard with a roll out (chance to run for it, or hit an open receiver). MLF pretty much thought, they are going to try to catch us off guard with a roll out. Let's defend that.
MLF won the chess match at the end. If I'm Johnson, I go with the power run game. Don't try to catch anyone off guard, just win the game with your strength...power run.
Andy Reid, what are you doing?
I can't fire him, but Andy Reid has had a hell of a night (as have the Chiefs playmakers).
The worst part of it is I have a feeling Travis is going to be even more annoying in retirement.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 07, 2025, 10:14:08 PMAndy Reid, what are you doing?
Brutal decision to go for it from your own 30 when your defense is totally dominating the game.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 07, 2025, 10:25:16 PMThe worst part of it is I have a feeling Travis is going to be even more annoying in retirement.
Yeah, time to settle down with Tay-Tay. He's a HoFer, but he's toast.
Quote from: forgetful on December 07, 2025, 10:09:17 PMClock management wasn't too bad. I think they should have sped up a bit, maybe 10 seconds, but the problem wasn't clock management. It was being stuffed on 3rd and 1.
Then came the chess. Johnson figured everyone expected a run, and he could catch them off guard with a roll out (chance to run for it, or hit an open receiver). MLF pretty much thought, they are going to try to catch us off guard with a roll out. Let's defend that.
MLF won the chess match at the end. If I'm Johnson, I go with the power run game. Don't try to catch anyone off guard, just win the game with your strength...power run.
That's valid but it appeared that the play call created an open receiver in the end zone that the QB threw to late. You could say that Johnson should account for having an inexperienced QB.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 07, 2025, 08:46:50 PMits all a moot point because the game was declared over 1 minute into the game.
Williams had a good 2nd half. He took my comments to heart until the final play. :)
Quote from: forgetful on December 07, 2025, 10:09:17 PMClock management wasn't too bad. I think they should have sped up a bit, maybe 10 seconds, but the problem wasn't clock management. It was being stuffed on 3rd and 1.
Then came the chess. Johnson figured everyone expected a run, and he could catch them off guard with a roll out (chance to run for it, or hit an open receiver). MLF pretty much thought, they are going to try to catch us off guard with a roll out. Let's defend that.
MLF won the chess match at the end. If I'm Johnson, I go with the power run game. Don't try to catch anyone off guard, just win the game with your strength...power run.
I think if they are sitting at 45 seconds at that 4th and 1 instead of 25, they probably just bash Monangai up the middle again and then get creative off of 1st and 10. I think that 4th down play call was influenced by time as much as down and distance, even though they had TOs.
Pretty remarkable how good the Bears OL is run blocking but so thoroughly mediocre in pass blocking. Just odd to see them maul as the Bears gash down the field on the ground and then Caleb running for his life on most of their passing downs.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 07, 2025, 08:46:50 PMits all a moot point because the game was declared over 1 minute into the game.
Weird to think Muggsy overreacted. Not like him, usually.
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on December 08, 2025, 10:01:25 AMWeird to think Muggsy overreacted. Not like him, usually.
Muggs was right.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 07, 2025, 09:11:46 PMI liked the call. It got a receiver open in the end zone. Our young QB was late on the pass, but a good call with under 30 seconds. IMO.
Maybe, but there was nobody covering him when he cleared. Nixon left his man to get back in time. Just a great play by a guy who has been unfairly maligned.
Kmet was Evan Williams' man but he left to cover Swift in the flat. Luckily Nixon left DJ Moore to get to Kmet's area.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 08, 2025, 10:21:08 AMMuggs was right.
Muggsy:
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Quote from: forgetful on December 07, 2025, 10:09:17 PM... Johnson, I go with the power run game. Don't try to catch anyone off guard, just win the game with your strength...power run.
Looking at the game log this morning that 3rd down stuff was a total fluke. Bears gained 3+ yards on 14 of 16 second half run plays (not including a couple Caleb scrambles)... 1 was the 3rd down play and the other was a 1-yard run by the goal line on the first drive of Q3).
I was surprised at the play call and decision to veer from what was basically a guaranteed couple yards and 22ish seconds and timeouts for another 3 or 4 shots.
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 10:50:40 AMMaybe, but there was nobody covering him when he cleared. Nixon left his man to get back in time. Just a great play by a guy who has been unfairly maligned.
Kmet was Evan Williams' man but he left to cover Swift in the flat. Luckily Nixon left DJ Moore to get to Kmet's area.
It was a great play made by Nixon. I was only pointing out that the play was a good play that got a receiver open in the endzone and failed due to a poor pass. It could be fair to say Johnson failed by asking too much of Williams, but the play itself was solid.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 08, 2025, 11:19:35 AMIt was a great play made by Nixon. I was only pointing out that the play was a good play that got a receiver open in the endzone and failed due to a poor pass. It could be fair to say Johnson failed by asking too much of Williams, but the play itself was solid.
No, I wasn't contradicting your post. Just adding.
I am really looking forward to the game in 2 weeks. Caleb has one elite ability - throwing on the run going right. He was allowed to do it numerous times yesterday with great results. It will be a test of Hafley's chops to prevent him from doing that next time.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 08, 2025, 11:19:35 AMIt was a great play made by Nixon. I was only pointing out that the play was a good play that got a receiver open in the endzone and failed due to a poor pass. It could be fair to say Johnson failed by asking too much of Williams, but the play itself was solid.
I have to say, as a Bears fan, even in a loss, the fact that this is the conversation that is being had around the play and the finish is so refreshing and fun. Last season, or earlier in the year, its tons of ammunition for "Caleb just doesn't have it" and/or how Johnson can't win a close game. Neither of which were necessarily fair, but such is armchair quarterbacking. Instead its reasonable discussion on poor decisions/plays from otherwise good players/coaches, which happens to everyone in this league.
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 12:34:18 PMI am really looking forward to the game in 2 weeks. Caleb has one elite ability - throwing on the run going right. He was allowed to do it numerous times yesterday with great results. It will be a test of Hafley's chops to prevent him from doing that next time.
I think that is a bit of a short sell. Williams has elite arm talent, that's been known since he was a prospect, which is why his accuracy issues were frustrating, cause he has a top tier cannon. If you want to argue the only elite thing he does with said arm talent is throw on the run to his right, I suppose that is fair.
I'd also argue he's elite when it comes to escapability/pocket movement to avoid sacks. He's one of the best Ive seen at it in years, that wasn't simply a big body that could shake off contact (like Josh Allen or Big Ben). Though the challenge for Hafley is basically the same. Having the pressure actually get home and not allowing Caleb to get out of the pocket, whether to utilize that throwing on the run ability or just extended plays with his legs regardless.
Accuracy is still a major issue - he may be the least accurate passer in the league. I would guess he was under 50% on drops where he didn't escape to the right.
That's why he had a 79 rating compared to Love's 120.
Williams is effen Houdini. There were 3-4 times when I was 100% certain he was sacked, only to see him emerge to make a play. I generally was impressed with his decision-making in those situations, especially in the second half.
Accuracy is overblown. Johnson has said his passing game is all about generating chunk plays at the expense of easy completions.
If anything, it's more a vision/diagnosing defense issue
Plus, how many balls did he intentionally throw away?
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 08, 2025, 02:16:05 PMPlus, how many balls did he intentionally throw away?
I counted 4 throw aways I think? He started 2/10 and finished 19/35. So he was 17/25 from the mid 2nd onward, including 4 throw aways. Thats pretty strong. He clearly sprays the ball when he's out of rhythm/starting slow, but a lot settles down once he gets going. Avoiding those valleys all together is obviously a key factor
Quote from: JWags85 on December 08, 2025, 02:32:02 PMI counted 4 throw aways I think? He started 2/10 and finished 19/35. So he was 17/25 from the mid 2nd onward, including 4 throw aways. Thats pretty strong. He clearly sprays the ball when he's out of rhythm/starting slow, but a lot settles down once he gets going. Avoiding those valleys all together is obviously a key factor
I think with BJ as coach, Caleb may develop into a top 10 QB. But that is a ways away right now. He's useless in the pocket if his 1st read is not open and he doesn't hit his target enough.
The best thing Johnson can do is to continue having him play under center rather in shotgun like last year. Teach him how a real QB plays rather than what he was taught at USC. That takes a while with Caleb's background as a gunslinger. Even a HoF gunslinger has a hard time winning big games.
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 03:00:39 PMI think with BJ as coach, Caleb may develop into a top 10 QB. But that is a ways away right now. He's useless in the pocket if his 1st read is not open and he doesn't hit his target enough.
The best thing Johnson can do is to continue having him play under center rather in shotgun like last year. Teach him how a real QB plays rather than what he was taught at USC. That takes a while with Caleb's background as a gunslinger. Even a HoF gunslinger has a hard time winning big games.
I agree Williams has a chance to be a top 10 QB. He seems to get a little better every month (not really game to game).
Interesting you label him as a gunslinger. I always picture Favre as "the gunslinger" , but Williams seems to not force it nearly as much as I would define a gunslinger. I've even heard some fans wish he'd take a few more chances.
Anyways, not a big deal either way, but just interesting.
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 03:00:39 PMI think with BJ as coach, Caleb may develop into a top 10 QB. But that is a ways away right now. He's useless in the pocket if his 1st read is not open and he doesn't hit his target enough.
The best thing Johnson can do is to continue having him play under center rather in shotgun like last year. Teach him how a real QB plays rather than what he was taught at USC. That takes a while with Caleb's background as a gunslinger. Even a HoF gunslinger has a hard time winning big games.
Holy terrible analysis.
Where do the bears rank in the NFL in snaps from under center this season?
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 08, 2025, 04:00:56 PMHoly terrible analysis.
Where do the bears rank in the NFL in snaps from under center this season?
You're a bear fan, so I'll cut you some slack. Compared to early in the year, Caleb is under center a lot more. One reason why the running game has really gotten better.
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 05:13:06 PMYou're a bear fan, so I'll cut you some slack. Compared to early in the year, Caleb is under center a lot more. One reason why the running game has really gotten better.
Source?
Oh my god. This would be cinema...
https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1998180443280322683?s=46 (https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1998180443280322683?s=46)
A 44 year old Rivers that has been out of the league for 5 years on a team fighting for a playoff berth?
Quote from: JWags85 on December 08, 2025, 06:22:44 PMOh my god. This would be cinema...
https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1998180443280322683?s=46 (https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1998180443280322683?s=46)
A 44 year old Rivers that has been out of the league for 5 years on a team fighting for a playoff berth?
Please make this happen, football gods.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 08, 2025, 06:22:44 PMOh my god. This would be cinema...
https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1998180443280322683?s=46 (https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1998180443280322683?s=46)
A 44 year old Rivers that has been out of the league for 5 years on a team fighting for a playoff berth?
Childcare has become unaffordable in Trumps economy
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 08, 2025, 06:35:17 PMChildcare has become unaffordable in Trumps economy
But so is health insurance so this is a double edged sword.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 08, 2025, 06:35:17 PMChildcare has become unaffordable in Trumps economy
After reviewing the rules, I give this post a 1 out of 10.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 08, 2025, 06:56:51 PMAfter reviewing the rules, I give this post a 1 out of 10.
Unfortunately this is how many of his children Rivers can afford to put through university
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on December 08, 2025, 10:01:25 AMWeird to think Muggsy overreacted. Not like him, usually.
We all know he's prone to reaching
I'm actually surprised the Colts aren't bringing Tannenhill in for a visit.
Favre might need some cash for legal bills. I bet he can still sling it.
Nah, Seattle does not get any tremendous breaks in the teams they when they play them... Link... (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47251067/sources-colts-work-retired-qb-phillip-rivers)
How many backup QBs has Seattle faced this year?
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 08, 2025, 05:47:36 PMSource?
I'll let you look it up.
But to help you out, Caleb was under center over 50% of the time on Sunday.
Last year - 84 under center vs. 575 shotgun in 2024.
51% Sunday vs. 15% last year. Pretty clear to me.
Caleb has the 4th most passing yards in the NFL from under center this year.
Watching the final play again. It was kind of a bad play design, or Caleb rolled out too far.
Rolling out to the left, all the receivers were back across his body to the right. Meaning, he would have to stop plant, rotate and throw to possibly hit any of the receivers, which is a really hard pass to make.
Had Kmet just broke hard to the corner, their would have been an outlet, he was behind Caleb the entire play.
Also, DJ wasn't open until Caleb already threw the ball. Really not many options and almost seems like they were really hoping the QB run would be available.
Jim Harbaugh rocking the Harry Caray look. 8-)
Who dies on the field first? Jaxson Dart or Justin Herbert?
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 08:25:08 PMI'll let you look it up.
But to help you out, Caleb was under center over 50% of the time on Sunday.
Lol
🤡
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 08:35:09 PMLast year - 84 under center vs. 575 shotgun in 2024.
51% Sunday vs. 15% last year. Pretty clear to me.
That ain't what you said.
Your claim was earlier this season vs later this season.
Let's see the numbers
Quote from: Jockey on December 08, 2025, 08:40:06 PMCaleb has the 4th most passing yards in the NFL from under center this year.
Maybe that's because most of Johnson's offense is run under center? Jfc
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 08, 2025, 08:16:46 PMNah, Seattle does not get any tremendous breaks in the teams they when they play them... Link... (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47251067/sources-colts-work-retired-qb-phillip-rivers)
How many backup QBs has Seattle faced this year?
Not nearly enough, Mr. Obsessive. I hope the Seahawks play backup QBs every week from now through the Super Bowl.
Quote from: forgetful on December 08, 2025, 08:46:12 PMWatching the final play again. It was kind of a bad play design, or Caleb rolled out too far.
Rolling out to the left, all the receivers were back across his body to the right. Meaning, he would have to stop plant, rotate and throw to possibly hit any of the receivers, which is a really hard pass to make.
Had Kmet just broke hard to the corner, their would have been an outlet, he was behind Caleb the entire play.
Also, DJ wasn't open until Caleb already threw the ball. Really not many options and almost seems like they were really hoping the QB run would be available.
It was VERY similar to the play action TD to Kmet against eagles at the end of last week's game.
Caleb ran and threw it beautifully that time.
This time, he had to make a split second decision on throwing to swift vs running it. He didn't like either option and then was late looking at Kmet. When he finally did throw, he didn't see underneath safety or should have thrown to the corner pylon.
Combo of slow read and bad throw.
Against eagles, he had less pressure on the rollout and no defenders near Kmet
If the Cowboys win out and the Eagles lose (to Buffalo)...
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Edit: Eagles would have to lose twice
A little harsh to charge Hurts with a fumble lost on that one interception sequence last night but still hilarious and deserving.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 09, 2025, 06:04:43 AMA little harsh to charge Hurts with a fumble lost on that one interception sequence last night but still hilarious and deserving.
A QB having two TOs in one play feels like a typical Bears' QB stat.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 09, 2025, 08:45:38 AMA QB having two TOs in one play feels like a typical Bears' QB stat.
Sportscenter said he was the first player to do it since 1978. Pretty damn funny. Would've been even more funny if it was in Philly to watch Philly Sports Fan TM melt down.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 09, 2025, 08:51:59 AMSportscenter said he was the first player to do it since 1978. Pretty damn funny. Would've been even more funny if it was in Philly to watch Philly Sports Fan TM melt down.
Was it Bob Avellini in '78? :D
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 09, 2025, 08:45:38 AMA QB having two TOs in one play feels like a typical Bears' QB stat.
Sexy Rexy would have definitely done something like that.
Quote from: Dish on December 08, 2025, 10:54:20 PMIf the Cowboys win out and the Eagles lose (to Buffalo)...
👀
Edit: Eagles would have to lose twice
Even more, I think the Cowboys should be the favorite in all 4 games (Chargers may be a coin flip). But Eagles getting the Commanders twice in 2 weeks is both weird and a very fortuitous scheduling quirk for their playoff hopes.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 09, 2025, 08:51:59 AMSportscenter said he was the first player to do it since 1978. Pretty damn funny. Would've been even more funny if it was in Philly to watch Philly Sports Fan TM melt down.
It looked and sounded like there were more Eagles fans than Chargers fans there last night, and they melted down very nicely.
Rivers workout with the Colts apparently went well. Good lord we need this. Flacco coming out of semi-retirement at 38 to sling it for the Browns a few years ago was fun. But he'd been a backup and playing games the last few years up till that point.
A 44 year old Rivers, who would be 4 years older than his coach and older than 2 of the 3 Colts owners, throwing to Tyler Warren who was in HS when he retired? It will be glorious, success or failure.
Quote from: Dish on December 08, 2025, 07:34:27 PMI'm actually surprised the Colts aren't bringing Tannenhill in for a visit.
I think this is isn't due to Rivers ending his career with the Colts and everything to do with Steichen being his QB coach/OC his last 4-5 years with the Chargers. So outside of the absurdity of Rivers age vs Tannehill, it makes more sense who they look at when both haven't been in the league for a few years.
6 out of last 7 weeks facing a back up QB, including 4 rookies. That's insane luck.
Week 9, Marcus Mariota: He filled in for the Commanders when start Jayden Daniels left the game with a dislocated elbow.
Week 10, Jacoby Brissett: He started for the Cardinals in place of injured Kyler Murray.
Week 12, Cam Ward: Seattle faced the Titans' No. 1 overall draft pick.
Week 13, Max Brosmer: The undrafted rookie threw four interceptions filling in for injured starter J.J. McCarthy
Week 14, Kirk Cousins: The 37-year-old in his 14th season started in place of injured starter Michael Penix.
Week 15, Riley Leonard: The rookie Notre Dame is expected to start after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on Sunday. Expected backup Anthony Richardson is also out for the season for Indy.
Quote from: MU82 on December 08, 2025, 09:33:20 PMNot nearly enough, Mr. Obsessive. I hope the Seahawks play backup QBs every week from now through the Super Bowl.
Obsessed.
That playoff win over your heroes way back when really effed you up, eh PW?
Not that you care, but Daniels got hurt late in the game with the Seahawks leading by 600 points. Quinn shouldn't have had him in the game.
Seattle is the NFL version of ND football. Lost to anyone of quality, claim they will/would win the championship.
Quote from: MU82 on December 09, 2025, 09:39:22 PMObsessed.
That playoff win over your heroes way back when really effed you up, eh PW?
Not that you care, but Daniels got hurt late in the game with the Seahawks leading by 600 points. Quinn shouldn't have had him in the game.
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 09, 2025, 09:55:26 PMSeattle is the NFL version of ND football. Lost to anyone of quality, claim they will/would win the championship.
Like the Packers and Patriots and Rams and Broncos and everyone else who will have earned playoff berths, the Seahawks will get a chance to prove themselves in January and, if good enough, February. So we'll see!
You maybe need to see someone about your obsession, though. The Seahawks have staked permanent residence in your head.
Quote from: MU82 on December 09, 2025, 10:47:52 PMLike the Packers and Patriots and Rams and Broncos and everyone else who will have earned playoff berths, the Seahawks will get a chance to prove themselves in January and, if good enough, February. So we'll see!
You maybe need to see someone about your obsession, though. The Seahawks have staked permanent residence in your head.
Right now, the Seahawks are tied for the lead in the best division in football, have beaten three division leaders, and are 6-1 on the road (their only loss a last-second missed field goal away from a win at the Rams). That seems pretty good to this observer.
But the QB whisperer wanted nothing to do with Seattle's QB.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 10, 2025, 09:21:34 AMRight now, the Seahawks are tied for the lead in the best division in football, have beaten three division leaders, and are 6-1 on the road (their only loss a last-second missed field goal away from a win at the Rams). That seems pretty good to this observer.
Nah. The guy who hates the Seahawks says they're frauds. So that's the final word.
Could finish 3rd in the West....
Quote from: MU82 on December 10, 2025, 11:34:42 AMNah. The guy who hates the Seahawks says they're frauds. So that's the final word.
:)
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 10, 2025, 02:12:45 PMCould finish 3rd in the West....
:)
Sure. And could still win the Super Bowl if they do. 8-)
Falcons with 14 penalties midway through 3rd quarter ... and those are just the ones that Tampa accepted.
Falcons down by 14 but score with 10 mins left to pull within a TD. So they of course go for 2, and they of course fail.
Wut?
Quote from: MU82 on December 11, 2025, 09:58:55 PMFalcons down by 14 but score with 10 mins left to pull within a TD. So they of course go for 2, and they of course fail.
Wut?
Makes sense. Either you're still down just one possession or you significantly increase your chances in regulation down 6 vs down 7
Quote from: BM1090 on December 11, 2025, 10:01:48 PMMakes sense.
Not to me.
They just scored again, had to go for 2, and failed again.
So now they're behind, instead of tied, with 3:30 to go.
But at least there won't be overtime, so that's good.
Well, never mind all of that.
Despite 20 penalties, a bunch of fumbles, dropped passes, curious coaching decisions, etc, the Falcons win on a walk-off FG.
Terrible loss for the Bucs. But nice unis!
Tampa has fired Todd Bowles.
Quote from: MU82 on December 11, 2025, 10:17:21 PMNot to be.
They just scored again, had to go for 2, and failed again.
So now they're behind, instead of tied, with 3:30 to go.
But at least there won't be overtime, so that's good.
I get where you're coming from, I just disagree on this one. I like giving yourself a better chance to win in regulation.
Quote from: Dish on December 11, 2025, 10:38:34 PMTampa has fired Todd Bowles.
He went off after the game, ripping his team in an expletive-filled rant. It's what some Scoopers think Shaka should be doing.
What the hell happened to TB? 5-1 to 7-7.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 12, 2025, 03:06:35 AMWhat the hell happened to TB? 5-1 to 7-7.
They lost six games and won two
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 12, 2025, 06:11:13 AMThey lost six games and won two
that actually checks out, thanks. Maybe they should've benched Caleb.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 12, 2025, 03:06:35 AMWhat the hell happened to TB? 5-1 to 7-7.
They overachieved early on, winning numerous close games behind miraculous plays by their QB. Their defense hasn't been good all season.
Tomorrow's late-afternoon time slot is jam-packed with goodies:
GB at Den: Battle of division leaders, and two teams hoping to land #1 overall seeds in their conferences.
Det at LA: Two high-octane offenses in game with significant postseason implications for each.
Ind at Sea: Grandpa Rivers playing for first time in 5 years, facing elite Seahawks defense in trying to stop Indy's slide.
Caro at NO: Panthers amazingly are alone in first place; need to avenge earlier loss to Saints to stay there.
Ten at SF: OK, so they all can't be interesting. Still lots of playoff implications for Niners.
Houdini is going to have to explain the Caleb TD pass to Moore and the Johnson interception in the end zone.
Sometimes, things just go your way.
A team of density.
(Back to the future reference)
Quote from: Dish on December 14, 2025, 02:15:37 PMHoudini is going to have to explain the Caleb TD pass to Moore and the Johnson interception in the end zone.
Watching that from directly behind, that pass was filthy (and could have gone very wrong)
The packers lost to this browns team huh
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 14, 2025, 02:26:21 PMThe packers lost to this browns team huh
I blame the Dodgers payroll.
If the Chiefs season wasn't already over, it is now. Pat Mahomes' knee just did something knees aren't supposed to do.
There's no way Kelce is coming back next year to catch passes from Minshew.
Also, have to wonder if this is it for Andy Reid. Without Mahomes next season, what's the point of him sticking around?
Additionally, the Bengals have fired Zac Taylor.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 14, 2025, 02:26:21 PMThe packers lost to this browns team huh
Just the threat of Shedeur coming onto the field totally psyched out GB.
Love Enegbare.
Just sayin'.
Hate to see it (playoff elimination, not the injury).
Are we more likely to convert a 3rd and 7 than 3rd and 1?
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 14, 2025, 03:41:46 PMAre we more likely to convert a 3rd and 7 than 3rd and 1?
We're pretty good at third and short.
I'd bet we're at our worst when MLF decides to run those dumb ass tosses to JJ though. Only ones that work are when he makes something out of nothing. It's never blocked cleanly.
Quote from: Dish on December 14, 2025, 03:16:59 PMThere's no way Kelce is coming back next year to catch passes from Minshew.
I wonder if Taylor sticks with him.
Some weak penalties against the Packers thus far. Is Bullard supposed to pull out a mattress to set him down on?
Quote from: Dish on December 14, 2025, 03:16:59 PMThere's no way Kelce is coming back next year to catch passes from Minshew.
He's going to have a wife to support.
Quote from: Dish on December 14, 2025, 02:15:37 PMHoudini is going to have to explain the Caleb TD pass to Moore and the Johnson interception in the end zone.
Definitly a questionable pass, but Caleb has the NFL record of fewest interceptions in first 1,000 pass attempts. ;D
On the other hand, Payton Manning threw 28 in his rookie year. So I don't think a banner is appropriate for Williams.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 14, 2025, 04:10:25 PMSome weak penalties against the Packers thus far. Is Bullard supposed to pull out a mattress to set him down on?
Packers just got a great break!
Ballantine is really bad at blowing up
Plays behind the LOS.
Pack come out with an impressive drive. Can't complain about the refs.
Green Bay looks like the best team in the NFL.
My hex may have worked?
That hurts in a few ways.
Why test Surtain? Be aggressive, but be smart about it.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 05:22:43 PMWhy test Surtain? Be aggressive, but be smart about it.
Pride?
Wow, Nixon is having one awful game
Gonna be bad for Watson. Season ending bad.
Season is over, boys.
That's it. Pack it in and start improving draft stock of the Cowboys first round pick.
Whoa. Sorry bout the injuries.
Can we all say it together?
Bo > Caleb
You never want to see guys get injured. GB has been very unlucky.
Result of this game doesn't matter. Result of the season doesn't matter. You just don't know what could have been if you could finish your season with your best defensive player and two best offensive skill players. What could have been.
200 million for parsons down the drain. Unbelievable. Dude won't play next year. unnatural carnal knowledge in horrific luck
Yeah...could've used a CB at the deadline.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 14, 2025, 05:57:31 PMResult of this game doesn't matter. Result of the season doesn't matter. You just don't know what could have been if you could finish your season with your best defensive player and two best offensive skill players. What could have been.
Jacobs is less valuable than Watson?? No way.
MLF is concussed too, thinking there's any world that's not a catch
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 14, 2025, 06:11:29 PMYeah...could've used a CB at the deadline.
Yes, Valentine and Nixon horrendous today
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 06:11:48 PMJacobs is less valuable than Watson?? No way.
Kraft and Watson are both more valuable to what this offense has done this year. Jacobs is a better player, sure, but the OL has nullified his upside.
They get exposed pretty much any time the packers can't get to the qb.
That was a dumb challenge.
At least Hafley will be back.
It was all Micah.
Disaster game. And Wicks turns back into Wicks.
Edit:nm that was just a bad ball.
Denver got cocky without Parsons in there.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 14, 2025, 06:28:24 PMDenver got cocky without Parsons in there.
Sometimes a team just gets every break, every week. That's Denver this season.
Only about 100 days till Opening Day.
Quote from: Jockey on December 14, 2025, 06:35:49 PMOnly about 100 days till Opening Day.
unnatural carnal knowledge baseball
Quote from: Jockey on December 14, 2025, 06:35:49 PMOnly about 100 days till Opening Day.
Us Sox fans don't need that >:(
Those last two plays, Love has got to keep the play alive and get a pass away. Both plays terrible in escaping pressure. That's what really good qb's do
Did Love have a clean pocket even once in the 2nd half?
Walker, Banks, Rhyan, Belton, Kinnard
Maybe the worst in the League.
Wow, Jordan, you're not making anyone forget Rodgers. Feeble effort. Couldn't move the offense at all.
Quote from: Jockey on December 14, 2025, 06:45:01 PMDid Love have a clean pocket even once in the 2nd half?
Walker, Banks, Rhyan, Belton, Kinnard
Maybe the worst in the League.
Well, guess what, that's life in the NFL. Really good qb's overcome that. He looked absolutely pathetic with the game on the line
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 06:45:20 PMWow, Jordan, you're not making anyone forget Rodgers. Feeble effort. Couldn't move the offense at all.
Maybe having his top 2 pass catchers and an OL not in his lap would help
Just put Willis in for the season. Nothing matters. https://x.com/profootballdoc/status/2000361245720170809?s=46
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 14, 2025, 06:47:19 PMMaybe having his top 2 pass catchers and an OL not in his lap would help
Excuses. Nobody said this league is easy. Watson is inconsistent at best anyway.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 06:49:09 PMExcuses. Nobody said this league is easy. Watson is inconsistent at best anyway.
He has not been inconsistent
Rams looked good. Exploited the weaknesses on the Detroit O-line and torched what is left of their secondary. Stafford to Canton.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 14, 2025, 06:50:09 PMHe has not been inconsistent
He makes a big play here and there. He's not a go to guy like Nelson or Adams when you just need a play made.
It hurt with him out, but offense should have been able to move the ball still. They were totally inept.
Although this was a team effort collapse. Lots of blame to go around
Quote from: tower912 on December 14, 2025, 06:53:26 PMRams looked good. Exploited the weaknesses on the Detroit O-line and torched what is left of their secondary. Stafford to Canton.
I obviously was rooting for the Lions.
Injuries are such a damn big factor in the NFL.
I feel for you guys, losing Tom/Parsons/Watson in the same game is pretty remarkable (especially on a grass surface).
Any Bears fan celebrating this is an idiot.
Quote from: Dish on December 14, 2025, 07:25:14 PMI feel for you guys, losing Tom/Parsons/Watson in the same game is pretty remarkable (especially on a grass surface).
Any Bears fan celebrating this is an idiot.
Packer fans think all Bears fans are idiots.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 06:49:09 PMExcuses. Nobody said this league is easy. Watson is inconsistent at best anyway.
Clueless.
This is a bad day for me to realize the Arby's by my house just closed.
Schefter is saying torn ACL for Parsons. Absolute worse case scenario game for the Packers today. Season effectively over.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 14, 2025, 07:53:31 PMSchefter is saying torn ACL for Parsons. Absolute worse case scenario game for the Packers today. Season effectively over.
Totally devastating. Hope the MRI says otherwise. What's suspected doesn't always turn out right.
A really awful day for the Packers though. Even if it's not torn, he still might be done for this season.
Need a lot of luck to win a Super Bowl. Doesn't look like the Packers have it this year
Lions fan feels your pain.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 14, 2025, 04:38:32 PMDefinitly a questionable pass, but Caleb has the NFL record of fewest interceptions in first 1,000 pass attempts. ;D
On the other hand, Payton Manning threw 28 in his rookie year. So I don't think a banner is appropriate for Williams.
Peyton should be benched
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 06:34:44 PMSometimes a team just gets every break, every week. That's Denver this season.
I thought it was the Seahawks, and the bears
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 14, 2025, 07:48:06 PMThis is a bad day for me to realize the Arby's by my house just closed.
Praying for you
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 14, 2025, 08:19:02 PMI thought it was the Seahawks, and the bears
Bears? They have the highest number of games missed due to injuries this year.
The same Carolina team that the Rams and Packers couldn't beat has lost twice to the mighty Saints.
Kudos to Caleb. Only one starting QB in the last 10 years has had 6 straight games under 60% completion rate (Caleb).
Today he broke the streak. He completed a nifty 60.7%
Quote from: Jockey on December 14, 2025, 09:09:21 PMKudos to Caleb. Only one starting QB in the last 10 years has had 6 straight games under 60% completion rate (Caleb).
Today he broke the streak. He completed a nifty 60.7%
Spencer Rattler, Justin Fields, Geno Smith and Michael Penix all have higher completion percentages.
That particular stat isn't everything.
Not even worried about Parsons being done for the year. He's young and modern medicine is crazy, so I would think he'll be fine, but a human that is that explosive while being that size? There's a non-zero chance he's not as dominant as he was prior to today.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 14, 2025, 06:45:20 PMWow, Jordan, you're not making anyone forget Rodgers. Feeble effort. Couldn't move the offense at all.
26 points on the road against the best defense in the NFL.
And Watson is awesome. He's incredibly important to this team. He's been a top 10 and maybe top 5 WR since his return.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 14, 2025, 09:56:11 PMAnd Watson is awesome. He's incredibly important to this team. He's been a top 10 and maybe top 5 WR since his return.
Top 5 on the Packers?
Packers season definitely far from "over". They'll definitely have a nobody believes in us mentality moving forward and they have two division opponents (that they've already played) remaining on the schedule.
From a Bears perspective, I'm glad the Packers game is on Saturday as opposed to Sunday. If a team has to regroup, fly back from playing in altitude with three starters missing, you'll take the presumptive advantage of playing on a short week at home.
There's plenty of stuff the Bears need to fix from their loss in Lambeau and Jordan Love can still carve the Bears up on Saturday night (without Watson).
Quote from: BM1090 on December 14, 2025, 09:56:11 PM26 points on the road against the best defense in the NFL.
And Watson is awesome. He's incredibly important to this team. He's been a top 10 and maybe top 5 WR since his return.
And he's hurt...again. On another mundane looking play by NFL standards certainly. Yes, he makes explosive plays at times. And then disappears. He has 5 games over 100 yards in 4 seasons. His high catch total in a game is 7. His high in a season for yards is barely over 600.
He's a better version of Valdez-Scantling. He's well off Nelson, Adams, Jennings, Cobb, etc. that have been through Green Bay. Just not a big fan. If they had a true no 1 receiver and if he could absorb contact without injury and stay on the field, I'd like him much better.
Quote from: Dish on December 14, 2025, 10:23:40 PMPackers season definitely far from "over". They'll definitely have a nobody believes in us mentality moving forward and they have two division opponents (that they've already played) remaining on the schedule.
From a Bears perspective, I'm glad the Packers game is on Saturday as opposed to Sunday. If a team has to regroup, fly back from playing in altitude with three starters missing, you'll take the presumptive advantage of playing on a short week at home.
There's plenty of stuff the Bears need to fix from their loss in Lambeau and Jordan Love can still carve the Bears up on Saturday night (without Watson).
They are done.
Quote from: Jockey on December 15, 2025, 08:54:05 AMThey are done.
The Bears should bench Caleb to get Bagent some reps then in prep to take over next year if the Packers arent gonna try.
ESPN reporting that Watson might be able to play Saturday vs Bears.
Quote from: MU82 on December 15, 2025, 07:47:09 PMESPN reporting that Watson might be able to play Saturday vs Bears.
What a faker
Speaking of WR injury news, shocking fortune for the Seahawks to play the Rams on a short week with the Rams missing Davante Adams.
Quote from: MU82 on December 15, 2025, 07:47:09 PMESPN reporting that Watson might be able to play Saturday vs Bears.
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 16, 2025, 02:32:15 PMSpeaking of WR injury news, shocking fortune for the Seahawks to play the Rams on a short week with the Rams missing Davante Adams.
I like the way the Packers were able to hold Odunze without a catch the last time they played the Bears. Oh wait, that's because Odunze was hurt and didn't play. And the Bears' #1 receiver won't play again this Sunday against the Packers. Shocking fortune.
Kolek strugging to box out Wemby, matchup to keep an eye on
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 16, 2025, 09:26:09 PMKolek strugging to box out Wemby, matchup to keep an eye on
I guess I need to watch more NFL!
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 16, 2025, 09:26:09 PMKolek strugging to box out Wemby, matchup to keep an eye on
I bet Kolek's no look passes would make Mahomes' look pedestrian. I think GB should give him some run next preseason!
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 16, 2025, 10:11:12 PMI bet Kolek's no look passes would make Mahomes' look pedestrian. I think GB should give him some run next preseason!
No they should bench Caleb for him
Broncos looked good last Sunday but I don't think they can beat the Knicks
Quote from: Skatastrophy on December 17, 2025, 09:08:39 AMBroncos looked good last Sunday but I don't think they can beat the Knicks
I just don't think they can keep up scoring wise.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 17, 2025, 09:22:33 AMI just don't think they can keep up scoring wise.
Probably true, but have you considered the broncos numbers advantage and how much more physical the defense is?
Indiana Bears has a nice ring to it!!
There's nothing I want more than to play poker against Kevin Warren.
WACO?
I cannot think of two entities that deserve each other more than Gary, IN and the Bears
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 17, 2025, 06:57:03 PMI cannot think of two entities that deserve each other more than Gary, IN and the Bears
Both predominantly black with black leadership?
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 17, 2025, 06:36:52 PMIndiana Bears has a nice ring to it!!
The farther away from Wisconsin - the better off we are here.
I honestly believe the stink from the Chicago teams bled into the groundwater in Wisconsin. Hence, the Bucks, Golden Eagles, badgers, etc.
Bears should stake claim to the Colts name and build the stadium off the back of the Horseshoe
I think Honolulu Bears sounds nice.
The Indiana FIBs?
"Hey guys, we have our biggest home game in 7 years in a few days. Let's put out an empty threat letter that we might move to Indiana, that'll get the fanbase fired up!"
It's really incredible how eff'n tone deaf and utterly stupid Kevin Warren and the McCaskey's are.
No one has done less for his salary than Kevin Warren, and the organization can't see the grift happening. It's pathetic.
Quote from: Dish on December 17, 2025, 09:30:18 PM"Hey guys, we have our biggest home game in 7 years in a few days. Let's put out an empty threat letter that we might move to Indiana, that'll get the fanbase fired up!"
It's really incredible how eff'n tone deaf and utterly stupid Kevin Warren and the McCaskey's are.
No one has done less for his salary than Kevin Warren, and the organization can't see the grift happening. It's pathetic.
"This is not about leverage," cried the naked emperor.
Time for another day in the life video!
Quote from: MUBurrow on December 18, 2025, 08:42:09 AM"This is not about leverage," cried the naked emperor.
They've already fcked their leverage repeatedly.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 18, 2025, 08:50:08 AMTime for another day in the life video!
Bring Kevin to NWI to meet the people! He can preach that the good news is coming, and possibly the Bears too!
Quote from: JWags85 on December 18, 2025, 08:50:08 AMTime for another day in the life video!
Do we know what time he gets up every morning?
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 17, 2025, 06:36:52 PMIndiana Bears has a nice ring to it!!
The Gary Bears, a.k.a. the "Gare Bears."
The McCaskeys yearn for the days of dangerous job having young men with grossly a underprotected workplace injury policy laboring in the elements in northwest Indiana
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2025, 12:41:33 PMThe Gary Bears, a.k.a. the "Gare Bears."
Munsters of the Midway.
Monsters of the Hammond-Whiting area.
https://x.com/i/status/2001431999945261214
That's the craziest two point conversion ever.
What an awesome football game.
I know they lost tonight, but hard to have anyone besides Stafford be MVP this year.
What a game! Two awful picks by Darnold, but he otherwise played well, and he was awesome in OT.
Second time in 3 weeks that a Shaheed kick return got the Seahawks going. Incredible trade acquisition.
Rams shot themselves in the foot again. That's 3 out of their 4 losses that could easily be wins. doesn't matter right now. Just get to the playoffs with the MVP at qb and see if you can get to the big game. Go Rams.
Quote from: SoCalEagle on December 19, 2025, 01:26:45 PMRams shot themselves in the foot again. That's 3 out of their 4 losses that could easily be wins. doesn't matter right now. Just get to the playoffs with the MVP at qb and see if you can get to the big game. Go Rams.
You're not wrong, but it's a pretty common refrain. For example, the Seahawks have 3 losses by a total of 9 points. They certainly could have won all 3, including the first game against the Rams. Then again, they won a couple they could have lost, including last night. That's sports!
I think Mike Macdonald is a really good coach, but I'm getting a kick out of so many TV yakkers giving him credit for his "gutsy" call to go for 2 and the win in OT.
It was a no-brainer. The tie woulda done Seattle no good, anyway, and it was more likely that the Rams woulda gotten into position to kick the winning FG.
I like to think that 32 out of 32 NFL coaches woulda gone for 2 there.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSYQnSwEuP8/?igsh=MTF6NTVnNDNnYnhrdA==
Quote from: Pakuni on December 14, 2025, 10:17:02 PMTop 5 on the Packers?
"From weeks 8 to 14, before Watson got hurt in Week 15 against the Broncos, he was plain and simple one of the league's best wide receivers. He ranked tied for 11th in the league in receiving yards in his first seven games back, tied for fourth in touchdown catches, fourth in yards per reception and fourth in expected points added per target, according to TruMedia."
If the NFL held a WR draft, would Watson be among the top 5 picks? Highly unlikely.
Nacua
Smith-Njigba
St. Brown
Jefferson
Chase
All would be selected WAY ahead of Watson. And it wouldn't be difficult to name at least 10 more who probably would go ahead of him.
Quote from: MU82 on December 20, 2025, 03:59:13 PMIf the NFL held a WR draft, would Watson be among the top 5 picks? Highly unlikely.
Nacua
Smith-Njigba
St. Brown
Jefferson
Chase
All would be selected WAY ahead of Watson. And it wouldn't be difficult to name at least 10 more who probably would go ahead of him.
I don't know that anyone is arguing in the grand scheme of things Watson is a top 5 or top 10 receiver when it comes to actually receiving. But he completely changes the geometry of defenses more than what anyone else on the roster can do
After averaging one yard a carry, I would have run there.
Nixon should have been penalized for that BS blind hit.
Galaxy brained 4th down calls
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 07:38:22 PMNixon should have been penalized for that BS blind hit.
That was super dirty. He's been playing with a screw loose the last few weeks.
Dirty ass play.
Ouch. That didn't look fun for Love.
50 yards in penalties (in a quarter and a half) and a horrible 4th & 1 play call is not a winning strategy.
That was deliberate. should be ejected
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 08:15:33 PM50 yards in penalties (in a quarter and a half) and a horrible 4th & 1 play call is not a winning strategy.
Pack haven't really done anything with it all though.
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 08:15:33 PM50 yards in penalties (in a quarter and a half) and a horrible 4th & 1 play call is not a winning strategy.
And won't need to pay the price by way of head hunting. Third rate franchise
Well, can't beat the Packers, injure Love.
Maybe someone can head hunt Willis now
Hope the visitor's bench heaters work in Gary.
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 20, 2025, 08:24:26 PMHope the visitor's bench heaters work in Gary.
They're filled with burning sulfur
You sure Bears are as good as third rate franchise, GBW? That's being very kind
Is Love out for the game?
I thought Booker should have been ejected.
Bears very fortunate to only be down 6
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 20, 2025, 08:29:12 PMIs Love out for the game?
Sure looks like it. Bears player did his very best to go helmet to helmet. Fine work.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 08:32:38 PMSure looks like it. Bears player did his very best to go helmet to helmet. Fine work.
I saw that. I'm a Bears fan and that looked cheap.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 08:32:38 PMSure looks like it. Bears player did his very best to go helmet to helmet. Fine work.
Teams embody their coach
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 20, 2025, 08:36:04 PMI saw that. I'm a Bears fan and that looked cheap.
You saw correctly
Love shouldn't have put his head down
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 08:41:42 PMLove shouldn't have put his head down
Love dropped his head a bit, but that to me looked like a guy trying to helmet to helmet.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 08:41:42 PMLove shouldn't have put his head down
Give me a f'ing break
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 08:41:42 PMLove shouldn't have put his head down
You're a clown saying this and anyone that gives it a like
Helmet to helmet, absolutely a penalty.
He didn't start for his head. He never changed the path of his target. If Love doesn't dip down, the hit isn't to his head.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 08:17:57 PMWell, can't beat the Packers, injure Love.
The heaters will probably become air conditioners in the 2nd half.
All cheaters should be banished to Indiana.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 20, 2025, 08:49:32 PMHelmet to helmet, absolutely a penalty.
He didn't start for his head. He never changed the path of his target. If Love doesn't dip down, the hit isn't to his head.
He's right, you know
Quote from: Jockey on December 20, 2025, 08:49:50 PMThe heaters will probably become air conditioners in the 2nd half.
All cheaters should be banished to Indiana.
Agreed. The state Scott Drew got his beginnings
Booker led with his head the entire way. Yes, it certainly did not help that Love dropped his head as well. It would have been a bad hit even if it was to Love's chest instead of his head.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 08:44:29 PMYou're a clown saying this and anyone that gives it a like
I'd love to know how Booker knew that Love would lower his helmet
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 08:51:38 PMBooker led with his head the entire way. Yes, it certainly did not help that Love dropped his head as well. It would have been a bad hit even if it was to Love's chest instead of his head.
Correct.
And Love would still be in the game if he hadn't lowered his head.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 20, 2025, 08:49:32 PMHelmet to helmet, absolutely a penalty.
He didn't start for his head. He never changed the path of his target. If Love doesn't dip down, the hit isn't to his head.
Why is the crown of the helmet down? It was a completely dirty hit.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 08:52:23 PMCorrect.
And Love would still be in the game if he hadn't lowered his head.
A) no he wouldn't
B) no way for Booker to know when he fully intended to spear him
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 08:54:51 PMA) no he wouldn't
B) no way for Booker to know when he fully intended to spear him
This is why I only watch flag football
Quote from: wadesworld on December 20, 2025, 08:53:33 PMWhy is the crown of the helmet down? It was a completely dirty hit.
Correct.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 08:54:51 PMA) no he wouldn't
B) no way for Booker to know when he fully intended to spear him
Booker attempting a dirty hit has nothing to do with love's decision to lower his head
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 08:56:41 PMBooker attempting a dirty hit has nothing to do with love's decision to lower his head
There's a whole other thread here where you can engage in this kind of victim blaming
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 08:56:41 PMBooker attempting a dirty hit has nothing to do with love's decision to lower his head
He was honoring Charlie and Booker disrupted his reflection. He should be suspended
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 08:57:22 PMThere's a whole other thread here where you can engage in this kind of victim blaming
Manatees aren't victims
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 20, 2025, 08:58:22 PMManatees aren't victims
Oh I was talking about the Covid thread
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 08:59:35 PMOh I was talking about the Covid thread
Fake, just like concussions
I turned this game on just before the love hit.
Just saw replay of the DJ moore hit.
Dirty
Packers are dominating this game
Why is MLF so much better of a playcaller with Willis than he is with Love?
Booker passed on the chance to light up Willis going out of bounds??
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 20, 2025, 09:01:24 PMI turned this game on just before the love hit.
Just saw replay of the DJ moore hit.
Dirty
Notice Moore didn't make it all about him and pose for all that camera time
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 09:03:58 PMBooker passed on the chance to light up Willis going out of bounds??
Doesn't want to reveal that Josh Jacobs is a better QB than Caleb.
I was more worried about this game when Willis came in.
Willis is also making himself a lot of money tonight. Colts/Raiders/Jets/Browns/Steelers are calling.
Wow reed and Watson just dirty played each other
Not a lot of injuries in this game says Tom
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 09:17:29 PMNot a lot of injuries in this game says Tom
Yeah, that was a really moronic comment.
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 09:05:55 PMI was more worried about this game when Willis came in.
Willis is also making himself a lot of money tonight. Colts/Raiders/Jets/Browns/Steelers are calling.
Yeah, he's clearly better than a handful of guys who start in the NFL. Obviously as a full time starter teams will gameplan for him, and MLF schemes stuff up for him that are perfect. But he can make throws and obviously has the legs.
Hope he gets paid. Everything I've heard about him is that he's an awesome person. I think he found a homeless person and gave him all the clothes they got at the NFL Draft Combine.
Willis was ready for this moment. Hope they can finish the job. A lot can happen in a quarter.
Man, the Bears do not trust their QB to QB
For all the talking Brisker does, has he ever positively influenced a Bears Packers game?
MALIK WILLIS!!!
Very nice of the Bears to run 28 seconds off the clock to take the 2 minute warning out of the equation.
Flusian clock management there.
Really poor effort, discipline, execution and coaching from Chicago tonight.
Other than that, the play was great.
Extend Bisaccia.
If the Rams can fire their ST coordinator mid year.
Wow.
That was pathetic Romeo
Better to be lucky than good
Double wow!
Such a garbage secondary
Brady get paid each time he says in-cut?
Elevate Bisaccia to headd SS coach.
This will be the 3rd loss out of 5 that is on the ST.
Huge collapse, but the Mickey Mousiest of Mickey Mouse games for the Bears.
Dish?
I didn't like Doubs much before this game. What a choke.
Never. A. Doubt.
The Bears are living a charmed season.
Well at least we know the bears still suck. Packers sucked worse tonight - Gave the game away.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 20, 2025, 10:31:06 PMDish?
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 20, 2025, 10:16:23 PMBrady get paid each time he says in-cut?
I'm no expert. However, my gut feeling is he's a horrible analyst who is wooden and laconic.
Time to bench Caleb
Quote from: Jockey on December 20, 2025, 10:20:54 PMElevate Bisaccia to headd SS coach.
This will be the 3rd loss out of 5 that is on the ST.
No, a starting receiver has got to handle that ball. Inexcusable. Cut ties with Doubs. Attitude sucks and play doesn't come close to making up for it
Absolutely collective crap show of 2nd halves the last two weeks. Nixon is exactly who we thought he was. Just put the dude back on ST because he ain't CB1 without Parsons around. The losses have been so dumb this season.
Fitting DJ Moore caught that winning TD after getting cheap shotted early in the game.
What an eff'n throw by Caleb.
Round 3 in a couple weeks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on September 28, 2025, 04:34:03 PMThe Bears are who we thought they were.
Bump. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 10:36:11 PMFitting DJ Moore caught that winning TD after getting cheap shotted early in the game.
What an eff'n throw by Caleb.
Round 3 in a couple weeks.
The defensive PI didn't even phase DJ
"Coming up small in big moments" By Matt Lafleur.
At least the universe gave me one win today!
I think the Bears have won 5 games in the final minute? 6?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on December 20, 2025, 10:38:53 PMBump. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Was your takeaway that these teams were evenly matched?
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 10:45:12 PMWas your takeaway that these teams were evenly matched?
He doesn't have a takeaway. He's obsessed with attacking me. And poorly I might add.
Packers just absolutely beat themselves-
Wilson drops an easy pass in the red zone with blockers in front.
Jacobs fumble at the goal line
Brinson face mask
Doubs can't handle an onside kick about as easy as those get.
Another wasted season that should have been much more successful.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 10:47:36 PMPackers just absolutely beat themselves-
Wilson drops an easy pass in the red zone with blockers in front.
Jacobs fumble at the goal line
Brinson face mask
Doubs can't handle an onside kick about as easy as those get.
Another wasted season that should have been much more successful.
3 of their 5 losses solely on special teams. Don't let the fact that this team has been gutted without 4 of its 5 best players today distract from the fact that Rich is throwing games.
Doesn't count cause Caleb only completed like 55% of his passes
Can't wait for the "all luck, played nobody" playoff game between the Bears and Seahawks.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 20, 2025, 10:50:33 PM3 of their 5 losses solely on special teams. Don't let the fact that this team has been gutted without 4 of its 5 best players today distract from the fact that Rich is throwing games.
I'm happy to call out their coaches, but inexcusable that Doubs couldn't pick up that ball. He was there and just choked. Brandon Bostick II.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 10:56:45 PMI'm happy to call out their coaches, but inexcusable that Doubs couldn't pick up that ball. He was there and just choked. Brandon Bostick II.
Shouldn't have tried to pick it up. Just swat it out of bounds and it's game over.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 20, 2025, 10:59:50 PMShouldn't have tried to pick it up. Just swat it out of bounds and it's game over.
I suppose but it's the lowest of bars asking one of your primary receivers to cover the ball up there. Kinda pathetic to just swat it out like he's scared of the ball and the moment.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 10:47:36 PMPackers just absolutely beat themselves-
Wilson drops an easy pass in the red zone with blockers in front.
Jacobs fumble at the goal line
Brinson face mask
Doubs can't handle an onside kick about as easy as those get.
Another wasted season that should have been much more successful.
Thoughts and prayers.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:03:41 PMI suppose but it's the lowest of bars asking one of your primary receivers to cover the ball up there. Kinda pathetic to just swat it out like he's scared of the ball and the moment.
Agree. That ball took a "kind" bounce to have to field..easy recovery...and Doubs froze/choked. Simple as that. This game isn't on the coaching staff at all. Was a brilliantly coached game - players failed. Win probability was 97% at time of onside kick, and only dropped to 87% after the recovery..GB still should have been able to win the game.
There comes a point where winning games like this isn't luck.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 10:47:36 PMPackers just absolutely beat themselves-
Wilson drops an easy pass in the red zone with blockers in front.
Jacobs fumble at the goal line
Brinson face mask
Doubs can't handle an onside kick about as easy as those get.
Another wasted season that should have been much more successful.
Got time to correct this one. Wouldn't be surprised to see them make a run this year. Go win the next two and they might get the division.
I was impressed tonight. Lots of bad mistakes in big spots. But between those mistakes they dominated the game.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 20, 2025, 11:08:03 PMThere comes a point where winning games like this isn't luck.
The Packers mistakes were a lot of luck. But the Bears have made the big plays they need to in most games this year. They deserve their record.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 20, 2025, 11:08:10 PMGot time to correct this one. Wouldn't be surprised to see them make a run this year. Go win the next two and they might get the division.
I was impressed tonight. Lots of bad mistakes in big spots. But between those mistakes they dominated the game.
there's nothing about this team that's shown they can make a run.
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 10:36:11 PMFitting DJ Moore caught that winning TD after getting cheap shotted early in the game.
What an eff'n throw by Caleb.
Round 3 in a couple weeks.
Packers have to win out to make that happen, and I wouldn't bet on that right now.
I don't think Packers make the playoffs.
If Bears/Packers round 3 happens in a few weeks, gotta think it'll get the prime late Sunday afternoon window on Wild Card Weekend.
Imagine a time when the Bears can win games without luck.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 20, 2025, 11:08:03 PMThere comes a point where winning games like this isn't luck.
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 20, 2025, 11:14:52 PMImagine a time when the Bears can win games without luck.
I don't have to - it's happening right now.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 20, 2025, 11:10:29 PMthere's nothing about this team that's shown they can make a run.
Agree to disagree. Went into Chicago tonight and dominated for 58 minutes. Dominated Denver before the injuries.
I don't think they beat the Rams but I'd feel good against anyone else.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 20, 2025, 11:08:03 PMThere comes a point where winning games like this isn't luck.
That's true. Maybe keep head hunting other teams starting qb' early like tonight. Most teams backups aren't close to Willis's level.
Disappointing to see Love quit on the team tonight. Shades of nfc championship Jay Cutler
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 20, 2025, 11:06:59 PMAgree. That ball took a "kind" bounce to have to field..easy recovery...and Doubs froze/choked. Simple as that. This game isn't on the coaching staff at all. Was a brilliantly coached game - players failed. Win probability was 97% at time of onside kick, and only dropped to 87% after the recovery..GB still should have been able to win the game.
Yes, players failed tonight. Coaches put them in position where they should have won. Even the 4th down TD that tied it, total blown coverage.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:18:09 PMThat's true. Maybe keep head hunting other teams starting qb' early like tonight. Most teams backups aren't close to Willis's level.
If you think that was "head hunting" you don't know a single thing about football.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 20, 2025, 11:21:37 PMDisappointing to see Love quit on the team tonight. Shades of nfc championship Jay Cutler
Yeah, player concussions make for great humor. But I expect nothing less from you.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:19:01 PMOh thanks. What is it 17-53 since '92?
😂
Sick burn. I had no idea the Packers have dominated the last 30 years.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 20, 2025, 11:16:15 PMAgree to disagree. Went into Chicago tonight and dominated for 58 minutes. Dominated Denver before the injuries.
I don't think they beat the Rams but I'd feel good against anyone else.
Packers can absolutely win the NFC. If I were a Packer fan, I'd hope to get some guys back the next two weeks and make a run in the tournament.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 20, 2025, 11:27:38 PM😂
Sick burn. I had no idea the Packers have dominated the last 30 years.
As was your thoughts and prayers. Original.
Quote from: Dish on December 20, 2025, 11:31:09 PMPackers can absolutely win the NFC. If I were a Packer fan, I'd hope to get some guys back the next two weeks and make a run in the tournament.
Not happening. Everything is trending badly for this team.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:26:47 PMYeah, player concussions make for great humor. But I expect nothing less from you.
Concussions aren't real
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:35:08 PMNot happening. Everything is trending badly for this team.
I think they're actually playing a lot better than they were 6-7 weeks ago, just some rough moments and lots of injuries.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 20, 2025, 11:45:57 PMI think they're actually playing a lot better than they were 6-7 weeks ago, just some rough moments and lots of injuries.
I wish I could share your optimism
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 20, 2025, 10:54:40 PMCan't wait for the "all luck, played nobody" playoff game between the Bears and Seahawks.
Looking forward to the beer, Capt. Obsessed!
Quote from: MU82 on August 18, 2025, 01:45:53 PMHow about who will win more games, Seattle or Green Bay?
Quote from: PointWarrior on August 18, 2025, 03:13:39 PMI will take that bet. GB more wins than Seahawks. Another beer?
Quote from: MU82 on August 18, 2025, 03:40:41 PMSure, I like that bet.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:18:09 PMMaybe keep head hunting other teams starting qb' early like tonight.
Illegal hit, yes.
Dirty hit, no.
The injuries are only getting worse, not better. Defense doesn't get turnovers, can't get to the QB and can't get a stop when it matters. Gary didn't even record a tackle his first game without parsons. Red zone offense is completely broken. We all know ST can lose the game any given day. I guess I'll have whatever you're having.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 20, 2025, 11:56:08 PMThe injuries are only getting worse, not better. Defense doesn't get turnovers, can't get to the QB and can't get a stop when it matters. Gary didn't even record a tackle his first game without parsons. Red zone offense is completely broken. We all know ST can lose the game any given day. I guess I'll have whatever you're having.
None of the injuries tonight seemed serious, plus they'll get Williams, Love, and Tom back shortly. Gotta win next week but if they do they're good
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 11:26:47 PMYeah, player concussions make for great humor. But I expect nothing less from you.
The fanbase can do some grave dancing because they haven't had a legitimate win over the Packers in over 6 years.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 21, 2025, 12:30:04 AMThe fanbase can do some grave dancing because they haven't had a legitimate win over the Packers in over 6 years.
He's not dead. Jeez Louise. You're thinking of Romeo Doubs' hands.
Bear weather >>>>>>>>>
Happy to buy you the beer. Happy to continue to say Seattle had the luckiest schedule ever.
Quote from: MU82 on December 20, 2025, 11:51:10 PMLooking forward to the beer, Capt. Obsessed!
Today's game lineup is gross.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 21, 2025, 09:37:23 AMToday's game lineup is gross.
Do you know what is really gross? 99% of Bears fans are pulling for Rodgers today. :-\
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 21, 2025, 02:03:02 AMHappy to buy you the beer. Happy to continue to say Seattle had the luckiest schedule ever.
Will be happy to enjoy the beer. Also will be happy to see the scenario continue in which the Seahawks have lucked into having the #3 offense, #2 defense and #2 special teams in the NFL.
It's really sad the amount of injuries the Packers had this year. The Bears and Seahawks seemingly only have to worry that their players pass the horseshoes out their asses each Monday.
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 21, 2025, 10:51:13 AMIt's really sad the amount of injuries the Packers had this year. The Bears and Seahawks seemingly only have to worry that their players pass the horseshoes out their asses each Monday.
Coming into the week, the Bears lead the NFL in games lost to injury.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 21, 2025, 11:00:54 AMComing into the week, the Bears lead the NFL in games lost to injury.
Packer fans have to come to grips with the fact that this is as good as it gets. They sneak into the playoffs as a 7- or 8-seed and lose in the first round. And every year the team gets worse.
Lynn Dickey 2.0 era is upon us. Too bad Bart Starr cannot coach them to 7 - 10 every year.
Quote from: Heisenberg on December 21, 2025, 11:32:02 AMPacker fans have to come to grips with the fact that this is as good as it gets. They sneak into the playoffs as a 7- or 8-seed and lose in the first round. And every year the team gets worse.
Lynn Dickey 2.0 era is upon us. Too bad Bart Starr cannot coach them to 7 - 10 every year.
Pointing out the Bears' injury issues is meant to dispell any 'charmed season' notion and not to minimize the fact the Packers have also been snake bit. Packers were top 5 in the NFL in games lost. Also the Parson loss is bigger than any single loss than any other team has had.
As Caleb mentioned yesterday, the Packer's have great coaches. MLF is at minimum a very good and maybe a great coach.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 21, 2025, 11:00:54 AMComing into the week, the Bears lead the NFL in games lost to injury.
Please don't disrupt the reactionary narrative thx
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 20, 2025, 10:34:35 PMNo, a starting receiver has got to handle that ball. Inexcusable. Cut ties with Doubs. Attitude sucks and play doesn't come close to making up for it
The Rams ST coach didn't miss any tackles on Thursday. He didn't miss any FGs. But McVay fired him anyway.
5 losses. 3 tied directly to ST. But, OK, it's not Bisacci's fault.
As a GB fan, I again want to thank poles for drafting Caleb. He was positively awful for 58 minutes and gave his team no chance to win.
I would be worried if Maye or Nix or Daniel's was in Chicago. I will enjoy seeing Justin Trubisky for the next several years.
Quote from: Jockey on December 21, 2025, 12:11:54 PMAs a GB fan, I again want to thank poles for drafting Caleb. He was positively awful for 58 minutes and gave his team no chance to win.
I would be worried if Maye or Nix or Daniel's was in Chicago. I will enjoy seeing Justin Trubisky for the next several years.
Would be embarrassing to lose on a 47 yard bomb to trubisky
Quote from: Jockey on December 21, 2025, 12:11:54 PMAs a GB fan, I again want to thank poles for drafting Caleb. He was positively awful for 58 minutes and gave his team no chance to win.
I would be worried if Maye or Nix or Daniel's was in Chicago. I will enjoy seeing Justin Trubisky for the next several years.
As a Bears fan, I think this is a perfect response to yesterday from GB fan. This is why it is a great rivalry. Tip of the cap.
Quote from: Jockey on December 21, 2025, 12:11:54 PMAs a GB fan, I again want to thank poles for drafting Caleb. He was positively awful for 58 minutes and gave his team no chance to win.
I would be worried if Maye or Nix or Daniel's was in Chicago. I will enjoy seeing Justin Trubisky for the next several years.
Respectfully, I don't believe this will age well.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 21, 2025, 01:29:28 PMAs a Bears fan, I think this is a perfect response to yesterday from GB fan. This is why it is a great rivalry. Tip of the cap.
Except I was serious. :)
Quote from: Dish on December 21, 2025, 01:41:44 PMRespectfully, I don't believe this will age well.
Maybe. But against a defense without its 2 best players, he was awful for 58 minutes. Without the Packers dropping the ball twice - unforced - all Bears fans here would be complaining and wondering if Caleb was the problem.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 21, 2025, 11:00:54 AMComing into the week, the Bears lead the NFL in games lost to injury.
We are looking at counting stats for injuries?
Quote from: Heisenberg on December 21, 2025, 11:32:02 AMPacker fans have to come to grips with the fact that this is as good as it gets. They sneak into the playoffs as a 7- or 8-seed and lose in the first round. And every year the team gets worse.
Lynn Dickey 2.0 era is upon us. Too bad Bart Starr cannot coach them to 7 - 10 every year.
This team is without a doubt better than the last two years.
Quote from: Jockey on December 21, 2025, 01:42:10 PMExcept I was serious. :)
So was I. Bears and Packer fans don't want a pat on the back from each other. I just was giving an acknowledgement to the swipe at Da Bears.
I hope, with all my heart, GB loses the rest of the season. :D
Quote from: Dish on December 21, 2025, 01:41:44 PMRespectfully, I don't believe this will age well.
Dish, I know you mean well. But Jockey isn't here to discuss the bears in good faith
Another crazy outcome for the Carolina Jekyll & Hydes, who can beat the Rams, Packers, Bucs and Cowboys but not the Saints.
Weirdly, next week's Seahawks-Panthers game almost surely will matter more in the standings for my current team than for my former team. Because of tiebreakers, whether the Panthers win or lose next week, they'll have to beat the Bucs again in Week 18 to win the NFC South. But the Seahawks need to keep winning to get the overall #1 seed.
AR still has the Ford Field voodoo.
And DK Metcalf will probably be suspended.
Quote from: Jockey on December 21, 2025, 01:48:12 PMMaybe. But against a defense without its 2 best players, he was awful for 58 minutes. Without the Packers dropping the ball twice - unforced - all Bears fans here would be complaining and wondering if Caleb was the problem.
No just you still probably
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 21, 2025, 03:10:47 PMSo was I. Bears and Packer fans don't want a pat on the back from each other. I just was giving an acknowledgement to the swipe at Da Bears.
I hope, with all my heart, GB loses the rest of the season. :D
As you should.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 21, 2025, 03:44:53 PMDish, I know you mean well. But Jockey isn't here to discuss the bears in good faith
All of the Bears success for the last 35+ Years has warped my brain. Specifically, the impressive QB play.
Good thing I don't bet. I would have taken the over on the Pitt v Det game.
Detroit is on their third center of the game, and have run 6 plays in 17 minutes of the second half. My January just keeps opening up. Revolving doors on the O-line and defensive backfield have turned into turnstiles. Ah, well. AR sticks it to them one last time.
Dan Campbell minus Ben Johnson is starting to give Mike Ditka minus Buddy Ryan vibes.
(I may regret this in 30 minutes, but shooting my shot)
Ragnow and Zeitler were equally big. Ratledge has been good. Decker not practicing and a cast of several at C and LG has caused Goff to have to move his feet. Which is not a recipe for success. Campbell taking over play calling was a band aid for not being able to protect.
Combine that with the entire starting secondary missing several games each.
Lions giving up 8.7 rushing yards per attempt this afternoon. No bueno.
40 plus yard to run s on back to back drives. Back up safeties getting burned in the run game
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 21, 2025, 05:47:16 PMGood thing I don't bet. I would have taken the over on the Pitt v Det game.
Double good thing I don't bet, as they hit the over of 52.5. :-\
31 points in thr 4Q
Took them about 4 business days to throw that flag.
Right call. One of the most Lions way to lose ever.
Quote from: tower912 on December 21, 2025, 06:53:33 PMRight call. One of the most Lions way to lose ever.
It was OPI, but I've never seen a Wr stopped like that where they didn't blow the whistle.
Feel like it should've been blown dead for forward progress too without the penalty. That was bonkers and a ballsy call to make against the home team.
Quote from: tower912 on December 21, 2025, 06:53:33 PMRight call. One of the most Lions way to lose ever.
Agreed, but I'm more annoyed by the TeSlaa penalty on the ASB TD
Both were the correct calls. The Steelers had one earlier. Everybody runs picks. Don't make it obvious.
ASB pushed off like he was still ticked about the earlier call.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 21, 2025, 07:36:19 PMAgreed, but I'm more annoyed by the TeSlaa penalty on the ASB TD
It was so close. He wasn't much beyond a yard.
Drake Maye is pretty good. I didn't even realize he was in the same draft as Caleb and Jayden.
I guess you're allowed to tackle wide receivers before they touch the ball?
Josh Johnson
Max Brosmer
Chris Oladokun
Half your starting QB's this coming Thursday.
Merry Christmas NFL fans.
Quote from: Dish on December 21, 2025, 10:26:31 PMJosh Johnson
Max Brosmer
Chris Oladokun
Half your starting QB's this coming Thursday.
Merry Christmas NFL fans.
I'm confident Kaepernick would still be an upgrade to any of those 3.
There are few great QB's and even fewer decent back ups.
Quote from: Dish on December 21, 2025, 10:26:31 PMJosh Johnson
Max Brosmer
Chris Oladokun
Half your starting QB's this coming Thursday.
Merry Christmas NFL fans.
Josh Johnson is a pretty incredible story. He's been in the league for 16 years, spent time with literally half the teams in the NFL, and Christmas Day will only be the 10th game he's started in all that time.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 22, 2025, 09:36:02 AMJosh Johnson is a pretty incredible story. He's been in the league for 16 years, spent time with literally half the teams in the NFL, and Christmas Day will only be the 10th game he's started in all that time.
Gonna miss it ... and it's not because I have other big plans for the day!
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 21, 2025, 10:10:25 PMDrake Maye is pretty good. I didn't even realize he was in the same draft as Caleb and Jayden.
Do you follow sports? Or even pretend to?
Quote from: Jockey on December 22, 2025, 10:17:56 AMDo you follow sports? Or even pretend to?
TV mounted too high
Kinda lost in the GB-Chi result: Malik Willis played great.
That was not an easy situation, and he performed above and beyond what I think most would have expected. His pass to Doubs was a thing of beauty, he made great decisions and accurate passes, and his running ability flummoxed the Bears.
Had Doubs recovered that onside kick, Willis would have been one of the stars of the weekend.
He looked like a starter-level NFL quarterback.
Its been his MO every time Love has gone out with an injury.
They should bench Caleb for Malik Willis
The Chiefs are headed across state lines to build a $3 billion stadium in Kansas. You're up, Gary Bears!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 21, 2025, 07:36:19 PMAgreed, but I'm more annoyed by the TeSlaa penalty on the ASB TD
I watched enough angles today that I am now annoyed, too.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 22, 2025, 03:19:39 PMThe Chiefs are headed across state lines to build a $3 billion stadium in Kansas. You're up, Gary Bears!
Just like the Chiefs, Bears evaluating a move to safer jurisdictions (not Arlington - too many dentists)
Quote from: MU82 on December 22, 2025, 01:57:20 PMKinda lost in the GB-Chi result: Malik Willis played great.
That was not an easy situation, and he performed above and beyond what I think most would have expected. His pass to Doubs was a thing of beauty, he made great decisions and accurate passes, and his running ability flummoxed the Bears.
Had Doubs recovered that onside kick, Willis would have been one of the stars of the weekend.
He looked like a starter-level NFL quarterback.
Yep. He's excelled whenever given the chance. Will miss him but he's earned the shot to start somewhere. By all accounts he's a great dude too.
Quote from: MU82 on December 22, 2025, 01:57:20 PMKinda lost in the GB-Chi result: Malik Willis played great.
That was not an easy situation, and he performed above and beyond what I think most would have expected. His pass to Doubs was a thing of beauty, he made great decisions and accurate passes, and his running ability flummoxed the Bears.
Had Doubs recovered that onside kick, Willis would have been one of the stars of the weekend.
He looked like a starter-level NFL quarterback.
It's easy to forget that he was really highly thought of as a prospect, lot of people had him as a first round grade, that fell cause of accuracy concerns. But he was a stud in college and a higher character dude. Then ended up in a messy situation in Tennessee, where they already had $100MM+ QB in addition to front office dysfunction. He was a steal for a 7th.
He was also in a perfect situation where he's a much more mobile QB than Love, so it was an element that the Bears hadn't game planned for. He's been amazing seizing the moment every time he gets the chance in GB. Major props to him
Quote from: tower912 on December 22, 2025, 03:25:53 PMI watched enough angles today that I am now annoyed, too.
If only he was engaged to a pop star with a cult following, then no flag would have been thrown. >:( >:(
Quote from: tower912 on December 22, 2025, 03:25:53 PMI watched enough angles today that I am now annoyed, too.
Good lord! $3 billion in Kansas??? Does it come with its own airport and a Nvidia manufacturing plant?
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 22, 2025, 03:19:39 PMThe Chiefs are headed across state lines to build a $3 billion stadium in Kansas. You're up, Gary Bears!
Nothing more American than cities/states bidding against each other to the benefit of politicians and the already wealthy!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 22, 2025, 03:19:39 PMThe Chiefs are headed across state lines to build a $3 billion stadium in Kansas. You're up, Gary Bears!
wow first Minshew's injury, now this? Rough month for Missouri.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 22, 2025, 04:00:08 PMIf only he was engaged to a pop star with a cult following, then no flag would have been thrown. >:( >:(
To be honest, having the Lions lose in a way no one has ever seen before kind of feels like order has been restored.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 22, 2025, 04:48:25 PMNothing more American than cities/states bidding against each other to the benefit of politicians and the already wealthy!
I'm willing to bet that at some point the citizens of Kansas will regret this.
Here in Colorado, where the Broncos are worshipped, there was some hard feelings about the sales tax for the new Mike High. The new owners are privately financing the brand new stadium.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 22, 2025, 09:04:14 PMI'm willing to bet that at some point the citizens of Kansas will regret this.
Here in Colorado, where the Broncos are worshipped, there was some hard feelings about the sales tax for the new Mike High. The new owners are privately financing the brand new stadium.
Drugs are bad, I hope Mike turns his life around
Quote from: tower912 on December 22, 2025, 08:42:34 AMThere are few great QB's and even fewer decent back ups.
It's intentional though:
https://x.com/i/status/2001445020348387808
For all the jokes about it the last few weeks, pretty incredible for old man Rivers to come out and put up those kind of stats against one of the better teams in the league.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 23, 2025, 08:07:03 AMFor all the jokes about it the last few weeks, pretty incredible for old man Rivers to come out and put up those kind of stats against one of the better teams in the league.
It was obvious his arm strength was poor, but he still had the accuracy. That second TD pass to Pierce was put right where only Pierce could catch it.
Happy Immaculate Reception Day!
Franco Harris pulled off arguably the most famous play in NFL history 53 years ago today.
Quote from: MU82 on December 23, 2025, 10:43:56 AMHappy Immaculate Reception Day!
Franco Harris pulled off arguably the most famous play in NFL history 53 years ago today.
Hot take: It was an illegal play and the refs were afraid to call it because they'd have never made it out of Three Rivers alive.
If the fed would slash rates to 0, billionaires could afford their own stadiums
Quote from: Pakuni on December 23, 2025, 11:31:27 AMHot take: It was an illegal play and the refs were afraid to call it because they'd have never made it out of Three Rivers alive.
Maybe?
Maybe Tatum touched it. Maybe he didn't. No high def - hard to tell.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 23, 2025, 11:31:27 AMHot take: It was an illegal play and the refs were afraid to call it because they'd have never made it out of Three Rivers alive.
That's actually a pretty cold take; plenty of NFL conspiracy theorists have theorized about that conspiracy since the day of the play. We'll never know.
Little-known fact: After winning that game, the Steelers actually got to host the AFC championship the following week even though their opponent, the Miami Dolphins, were 15-0. Back then, home field in conference championships was determined not by the teams' records but by a rotating schedule, similar to how baseball did it for decades. The Dolphins ended up winning a close game in Pittsburgh anyway, though, and went on to win their first Super Bowl to complete the only perfect championship season in the history of major North American professional sports.
Why haven't we included the Pats in the lucky fraud discussion with the Seahawks and Bears?
https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46 (https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46)
Quote from: JWags85 on December 23, 2025, 12:57:14 PMWhy haven't we included the Pats in the lucky fraud discussion with the Seahawks and Bears?
https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46 (https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46)
Because Drake Maye doesn't paint his fingernails
Quote from: JWags85 on December 23, 2025, 12:57:14 PMWhy haven't we included the Pats in the lucky fraud discussion with the Seahawks and Bears?
https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46 (https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46)
We established that they played in the AFC East a long time ago. It's like citing well-known sources.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 23, 2025, 12:57:14 PMWhy haven't we included the Pats in the lucky fraud discussion with the Seahawks and Bears?
https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46 (https://x.com/nfloncbs/status/2003487335414129129?s=46)
Because Scoop's resident obsessive (and highly objective :P ) Bears and Seahawks hater doesn't hate the Patriots?
So, how about a game between the Chiefs and the Lions between the conference championships and the Super Bowl? An opportunity for the coaches to work with their young players for a few extra weeks. An opportunity for the fanbases to travel and commiserate over seasons full of near misses. Maybe somewhere warm. In honor of falling short when it mattered, maybe get Cialis/Viagra to sponsor it. After all, I think they owe it to us.
Quote from: tower912 on December 24, 2025, 12:13:37 PMSo, how about a game between the Chiefs and the Lions between the conference championships and the Super Bowl? An opportunity for the coaches to work with their young players for a few extra weeks. An opportunity for the fanbases to travel and commiserate over seasons full of near misses. Maybe somewhere warm. In honor of falling short when it mattered, maybe get Cialis/Viagra to sponsor it. After all, I think they owe it to us.
Jim Beam seems like a more appropriate sponsor considering their issues...and their soothing effect on Lions and Chiefs fans.
Satire of bowl culture, William.
yeh, I am good with the Patriots...
Quote from: MU82 on December 23, 2025, 02:59:48 PMBecause Scoop's resident obsessive (and highly objective :P ) Bears and Seahawks hater doesn't hate the Patriots?
Funny line in The Athletic:
The Colts have the same record with 44-year-old Philip Rivers (0-2) as they would have if they just went with rookie Riley Leonard. But at least they're getting Rivers some more reps for next season.
Lions REALLY not happy they had to play thanksgiving and Christmas
It looks like the old days when Stafford (honestly, every QB in Lion history) was running for his life. Need a functioning O-line.
In the end, just another team that did not meet expectations. With changes looming in the offseason.
Can probably cross Shephard off the head coaching speculation lists for a couple more seasons. Likewise Fraley.
Let's talk about the offensive play calling. Vikings are getting fast and relentless pressure, as they're wont to do. But Goff is getting zero easy buttons that he needs.
After all of this, though, they're going to win this game.
Doubtful. And yes, a Goff weakness is hot reads. Great at check downs, terrible at getting the ball out quick against a blitz.
Vikings have -7 net passing yards and are winning late in the 4th. Both these teams suck.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 25, 2025, 06:07:04 PMLet's talk about the offensive play calling. Vikings are getting fast and relentless pressure, as they're wont to do. But Goff is getting zero easy buttons that he needs.
After all of this, though, they're going to win this game.
Nevermind. Happy to be proven wrong.
Quote from: Dish on December 25, 2025, 06:25:32 PMVikings have -7 net passing yards and are winning late in the 4th. Both these teams suck.
Ended up at 3. 51 minus 48 lost in sacks. That is an absolutely wild stat.
Same old Lions.
Ooof
https://x.com/jumosq/status/2004339150250824070?s=46
A damned if you do, damned if you don't scenario. Do you let Goff walk and try to find someone better or do you look at the other available QBs and pay market value? Like so many other teams, Detroit ponied up. And Goff has put up solid numbers. But, the era of pure pocket passers is over.
I said a season ago I would rather have Love than Goff. That hasn't changed. But I would rather have Goff than cutting him loose and seeing what else Detroit can land with their cap situation.
Same old Lions.
Packers made the playoffs, but not much left in the tank due to injuries. Would be funny to end the Bears or Seahawks fraud seasons in the first round.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 25, 2025, 06:07:04 PMLet's talk about the offensive play calling. Vikings are getting fast and relentless pressure, as they're wont to do. But Goff is getting zero easy buttons that he needs.
After all of this, though, they're going to win this game.
Idiot
Aj brown out due to wisdom tooth? Is that something that could have waited?
Maybe it was a routine tooth cleaning and the dentist screwed up so badly he accidentally pulled the tooth itself.
What a disgusting game. Does Shaka coach the Lions? Holy sh1t.
Jared Goff has a 70 million cap hit this offseason
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 25, 2025, 10:34:23 PMJared Goff has a 70 million cap hit this offseason
Restructuring contracts is pretty easy. I imagine he will not have a $70 million cap hit next year.
A team can get (and has gotten) to the Super Bowl with Goff at QB. He is the least of the Lions' problems. And like Pak says, his cap hit is unlikely to stay at $70M.
Quote from: tower912 on December 25, 2025, 07:03:32 PMA damned if you do, damned if you don't scenario. Do you let Goff walk and try to find someone better or do you look at the other available QBs and pay market value? Like so many other teams, Detroit ponied up. And Goff has put up solid numbers. But, the era of pure pocket passers is over.
I said a season ago I would rather have Love than Goff. That hasn't changed. But I would rather have Goff than cutting him loose and seeing what else Detroit can land with their cap situation.
Same old Lions.
I think they're missing Ben Johnson more than a lot of people in Detroit would like to admit.
Perhaps. I think they are missing Ragnow, Zeitler, Glasgow, (a healthy) Decker, Branch, Arnold, and Joseph as much. 4 starting o-linemen from the previous two seasons. 3 starting DBs.
Ben Johnson related, prior to yesterday, Detroit was averaging 30 points a game. Goff had thrown for 4000 yards, 32 tds, and 5 picks.
However, the running game has been erratic, primarily because teams are starting to run blitz off the edge unencumbered.
So, to my eyes, it is an o-line problem as much as a scheme problem.
I don't want to diminish what Ben Johnson did in Detroit or what he is doing with the Bears. But he and Campbell worked fist in glove on the Detroit offense. Detroit is running essentially the same concepts and plays. What we all saw yesterday is the difference between Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff. Behind a sieve of a line that has him running for his life, Goff cannot come close to winning games. Whereas Stafford could. Goff needs a running game, needs play action, needs to have his feet set and the ball to come out on time. None of which happened yesterday.
Quote from: tower912 on December 26, 2025, 12:03:59 PMI don't want to diminish what Ben Johnson did in Detroit or what he is doing with the Bears. But he and Campbell worked fist in glove on the Detroit offense. Detroit is running essentially the same concepts and plays. What we all saw yesterday is the difference between Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff. Behind a sieve of a line that has him running for his life, Goff cannot come close to winning games. Whereas Stafford could. Goff needs a running game, needs play action, needs to have his feet set and the ball to come out on time. None of which happened yesterday.
Mostly agree, though Stafford, as good as he was with the Lions, appeared in only three playoff games and lost all of them. The 2021 Rams, with whom he won the Super Bowl, had a good offensive line. To win it all, a QB needs an offensive line that can at least adequately protect him. Goff's statistics and record with two organizations show that he can win plenty with a decent line in front of him.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 26, 2025, 10:07:29 AMRestructuring contracts is pretty easy. I imagine he will not have a $70 million cap hit next year.
It is. But that means they will likely extend him and/or kick the can down the road. And extending him means you believe he can be the difference maker on a championship caliber team, or that you can surround him with one as they thought they had in 23. They undoubtedly will keep riding with him. But it's a tough spot right now.
Any time you choose your QB and pay him market rates, it eventually puts in you in a tough spot. Kind of an interesting dichotomy in Detroit right now. Frustration over Goff's contract and Baez's contract bumping up against outrage that the Tigers don't just cough up the $400m that Skubal wants. Along with whether to re-sign Branch and Jack Campbell.
Quote from: tower912 on December 26, 2025, 12:03:59 PMI don't want to diminish what Ben Johnson did in Detroit or what he is doing with the Bears. But he and Campbell worked fist in glove on the Detroit offense. Detroit is running essentially the same concepts and plays. What we all saw yesterday is the difference between Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff. Behind a sieve of a line that has him running for his life, Goff cannot come close to winning games. Whereas Stafford could. Goff needs a running game, needs play action, needs to have his feet set and the ball to come out on time. None of which happened yesterday.
As a Bears fan, I will say that Campbell is great HC with an incredible resume of turning around a floundering organization. Campbell and the Lions are not fading from NFL relevance.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 26, 2025, 01:45:32 PMIt is. But that means they will likely extend him and/or kick the can down the road. And extending him means you believe he can be the difference maker on a championship caliber team, or that you can surround him with one as they thought they had in 23. They undoubtedly will keep riding with him. But it's a tough spot right now.
I really don't think they are in a "tough spot." They are fortunate to have a very good QB, one who is only 31 years old and one who has proven he can excel for a playoff-caliber team if he has a decent line. We all could name 10, 15, maybe more, teams that wouldn't mind having Jared Goff at QB.
Like I said a season ago, Goff cannot win games on the move with his feet, a la Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Hurts, Caleb, even Love. He does not extend a play, be does not make something out of nothing.
Saying all of that, prior to yesterday, 4000 yards, 32 TDs, 5 picks.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 26, 2025, 01:45:32 PMIt is. But that means they will likely extend him and/or kick the can down the road. And extending him means you believe he can be the difference maker on a championship caliber team, or that you can surround him with one as they thought they had in 23. They undoubtedly will keep riding with him. But it's a tough spot right now.
They also could convert a bunch of salary into a bonus to spread the cap hit out some more. And then before 2027 (and definitely 2028) they're in a good spot to either cut him without a ton of dead cap, or extend him.
Quote from: tower912 on December 26, 2025, 03:37:52 PMLike I said a season ago, Goff cannot win games on the move with his feet, a la Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Hurts, Caleb, even Love. He does not extend a play, be does not make something out of nothing.
Saying all of that, prior to yesterday, 4000 yards, 32 TDs, 5 picks.
From afar, it seems to me that the offense which struggled early a bit really "died" after Campbell took over the playing calling duties. The running game especially was gone with yesterday being the bottom.
Am I correct or did I just not see them often enough this year?
It's ridiculous the NFL didn't schedule a game for today.
Quote from: Jockey on December 26, 2025, 05:20:35 PMFrom afar, it seems to me that the offense which struggled early a bit really "died" after Campbell took over the playing calling duties. The running game especially was gone with yesterday being the bottom.
Am I correct or did I just not see them often enough this year?
Prior to yesterday, the Lions were averaging more points, more yards, and more explosive plays with Campbell calling the plays.
IMO, yesterday was about Glasgow and Decker being out, and Mahogany starting his first game in two months. Related, Minnesota built on what Pittsburgh had discovered in the previous game, sending run blitzes off the corners from the weak side, and sending ever changing blitz packages on passing downs.
Quote from: Dish on December 26, 2025, 05:24:15 PMIt's ridiculous the NFL didn't schedule a game for today.
If there was a CFP game today they'd find a way to get a game today.
Eisen is a horrible play by play guy. The whole NFL Network broadcast is pretty bad.
And these Chargers uniforms suck.
Pretty putrid effort by the defense on that opening drive. They could've known the plays and probably wouldn't have been able to stop it.
I don't know who is to credit/blame/whatever, but I'll die on the hill that the Packers offense is more efficient with Willis.
Vallentine has to be the worst tackling corner in the NFL.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 27, 2025, 07:25:06 PMPretty putrid effort by the defense on that opening drive. They could've known the plays and probably wouldn't have been able to stop it.
Every single play so far on both drives for the Ravens has been successful.
This is every packers run defense I've watched for the past 15 years
Tougher team almost always wins. Not even up for debate tonight.
Packer defense mailing it in tonight.
They can. They are in.
This is a decimated team that will be going into the playoffs, and with these injuries, it's going to be short.
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 27, 2025, 07:47:47 PMPacker defense mailing it in tonight.
You're being too kind.
Being optimistic about this team is wild.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 27, 2025, 07:54:39 PMBeing optimistic about this team is wild.
Nothing left with the depletion.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 07:59:56 PMNothing left with the depletion.
Time to invest in a competent center
Entire team mailing it in. We get to enjoy tonight's loss and two more.
Quote from: Jockey on December 27, 2025, 07:53:45 PMYou're being too kind.
MlF refuses to let Love throw the ball and is exclusively calling pass plays for Willis.
He has the run game love doesn't but MLF calls a completely different game and it's absolutely maddening.
Huntley doesn't throw the ball more then 5-7 yards downfield yet its somehow wide open every single time.
Beyond pitiful.
Hafley getting curbstomped by Baltimore OC.
Evan Williams and Austin Booker should hang out together.
Nah, booker's was cheap shot.
Quote from: Dish on December 27, 2025, 08:35:14 PMEvan Williams and Austin Booker should hang out together.
You would think an NFL coordinator would play to the tendencies of thier opponent.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 27, 2025, 08:27:33 PMHuntley doesn't throw the ball more then 5-7 yards downfield yet its somehow wide open every single time.
Malik is makin' himself a boatload of money tonight.
Willis is such a gamer. Hope he gets a good bag this offseason. Packers should dump a 6th or 7th for Richardson to see if magic strikes twice
Has a player been as pre-cut as Rashan Gary
Trade Love, keep Willis :)
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 09:18:12 PMWillis is such a gamer. Hope he gets a good bag this offseason. Packers should dump a 6th or 7th for Richardson to see if magic strikes twice
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 27, 2025, 07:35:23 PMVallentine has to be the worst tackling corner in the NFL.
bump
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 09:31:39 PMPick a lane!
lol I meant valentine the whole time. ballentine isn't even on the team anymore.
There just comes a point where next man up doesn't matter anymore there's so many key players hurt
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on December 27, 2025, 09:42:06 PMThere just comes a point where next man up doesn't matter anymore there's so many key players hurt
There's not a team that can survive the magnitude of the players out for the Packers.
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 09:46:02 PMThere's not a team that can survive the magnitude of the players out for the Packers.
Bears are doing okay despite more injuries
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 27, 2025, 09:55:06 PMBears are doing okay despite more injuries
That is just a stupid comment.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 27, 2025, 09:55:06 PMBears are doing okay despite more injuries
Packers down their 5 best players. But I'm sorry Braxton Jones is hurt?
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 09:18:12 PMWillis is such a gamer. Hope he gets a good bag this offseason. Packers should dump a 6th or 7th for Richardson to see if magic strikes twice
Outside the box thought: GB trades Love and gets rid of his big contract. They probably get two 1st round picks, and maybe a 4th rounder. Sign Willis for 4 years $50-$60M $12/$15M/year. Love's cap hit is $36M next year..GB picks up much needed cap relief and Love is not better than Willis.
Eagles loss tomorrow would guarantee at minimum the 2 seed for the Bears.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 27, 2025, 09:59:33 PMOutside the box thought: GB trades Love and gets rid of his big contract. They probably get two 1st round picks, and maybe a 4th rounder. Sign Willis for 4 years $50-$60M $12/$15M/year. Love's cap hit is $36M next year..GB picks up much needed cap relief and Love is not better than Willis.
Doubtful the new GM will do something that radical. Hopefully the next coach treats Love more like a QB than LaFluer did.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 27, 2025, 09:59:33 PMOutside the box thought: GB trades Love and gets rid of his big contract. They probably get two 1st round picks, and maybe a 4th rounder. Sign Willis for 4 years $50-$60M $12/$15M/year. Love's cap hit is $36M next year..GB picks up much needed cap relief and Love is not better than Willis.
Sorry, how exactly are the Packers getting around his $98.4 million dead cap hit? I think I missed that in your analysis.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 27, 2025, 09:59:33 PMOutside the box thought: GB trades Love and gets rid of his big contract. They probably get two 1st round picks, and maybe a 4th rounder. Sign Willis for 4 years $50-$60M $12/$15M/year. Love's cap hit is $36M next year..GB picks up much needed cap relief and Love is not better than Willis.
This is so ridiculous. Love has repeatedly played like a top 5 QB. If MLF calls a game for him like one, there isn't really any doubt
Lmao
Quote from: Dish on December 27, 2025, 10:00:52 PMEagles loss tomorrow would guarantee at minimum the 2 seed for the Bears.
I never, ever, had the Bears as NFC champs in my hopes for the season. 9-8 was the ceiling for me, but 7-10 would've been acceptable.
Jordan Love will infinity percent be on the Packers roster next year. He has maybe the most untradeable contract in the NFL this coming offseason.
The Packers are never going to eat $98.4 million in dead cap money.
Quote from: Jockey on December 27, 2025, 09:56:05 PMThat is just a stupid comment.
Yeah Jesmu needs to make like Jordan love, lower his head to you, and apologize for that
Quote from: Dish on December 27, 2025, 10:07:17 PMSorry, how exactly are the Packers getting around his $98.4 million dead cap hit? I think I missed that in your analysis.
I dont' think it's a $98.4 cap hit. Would be $42 and his cap hit for next year is $36M/falls off the books on a trade - so just a $6M delta. Because it is a trade GB is only due his unallocated signing bonus, the other guarantees transfer to the acquiring team - based on what I've read.
https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/1160/understanding-nfl-dead-cap#:~:text=Future%20Guaranteed%20Salary%20or%20Roster,year%202%20of%20a%20contract).
But maybe you can link a different source that would suggest differently?
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 10:09:24 PMThis is so ridiculous. Love has repeatedly played like a top 5 QB. If MLF calls a game for him like one, there isn't really any doubt
I understand Love has put up good numbers. I like him. But, he's the least athletic out of any of the top 5-10 QBs in the league. Willis has shown he can make all the throws and he's a lot more dynamic playmaker. Small sample size, yes, but it would be a ballsy move and GB could get some really good players in the draft with what they'd be able to get for Love.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 27, 2025, 10:26:38 PMI understand Love has put up good numbers. I like him. But, he's the least athletic out of any of the top 5-10 QBs in the league. Willis has shown he can make all the throws and he's a lot more dynamic playmaker. Small sample size, yes, but it would be a ballsy move and GB could get some really good players in the draft with what they'd be able to get for Love.
Jordan love is not less athletic than Jared Goff and matthew stafford, Jesus Christ.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 27, 2025, 10:26:38 PMI understand Love has put up good numbers. I like him. But, he's the least athletic out of any of the top 5-10 QBs in the league. Willis has shown he can make all the throws and he's a lot more dynamic playmaker. Small sample size, yes, but it would be a ballsy move and GB could get some really good players in the draft with what they'd be able to get for Love.
This is so dumb I'm not sure why I'm engaging. He has put up elite numbers while MLF dicked around and figured out he doesn't have a real running game.
If this team was not completely barren in the secondary (predictable the entire season) and decimated without its two most impactful DL (unlucky) this team would be at worst 10-4-1 and playing for something.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on December 27, 2025, 10:23:11 PMI dont' think it's a $98.4 cap hit. Would be $42 and his cap hit for next year is $36M/falls off the books on a trade - so just a $6M delta. Because it is a trade GB is only due his unallocated signing bonus, the other guarantees transfer to the acquiring team - based on what I've read.
https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/1160/understanding-nfl-dead-cap#:~:text=Future%20Guaranteed%20Salary%20or%20Roster,year%202%20of%20a%20contract).
But maybe you can link a different source that would suggest differently?
For clarity, $98.4 is the dead cap hit if the Packers released Love (not traded).
As mentioned, he has one of the most untradeable contracts in the NFL.
https://x.com/keningalls/status/2005143421158044018?s=46&t=nX9__T6F5tmMsEFTze2ANQ
Quote from: Dish on December 27, 2025, 10:00:52 PMEagles loss tomorrow would guarantee at minimum the 2 seed for the Bears.
Whoever comes out of the wildcard into that 2 seeed will be salivating dodging the eagles.
Quote from: Dish on December 27, 2025, 10:16:51 PMJordan Love will infinity percent be on the Packers roster next year. He has maybe the most untradeable contract in the NFL this coming offseason.
The Packers are never going to eat $98.4 million in dead cap money.
Keeping a quarterback whose backup is better then (hypothetically) and getting rid of the backup due to worrying about dead cap is such a bears thing to do.
And a packer thing in not getting value in return for the backup as well
Quote from: #UnleashMalik on December 28, 2025, 08:20:38 AMKeeping a quarterback whose backup is better then (hypothetically) and getting rid of the backup due to worrying about dead cap is such a bears thing to do.
I think it's really underselling how good Love has been this season to say Willis is better. Willis has had two good games, but I'm guessing defenses are selling out to stop the run.
How jealous was Jordan yesterday that Malik wasn't constantly handcuffed with 3rd and 7s after two failed runs?
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 27, 2025, 10:33:00 PMThis is so dumb I'm not sure why I'm engaging. He has put up elite numbers while MLF dicked around and figured out he doesn't have a real running game.
If this team was not completely barren in the secondary (predictable the entire season) and decimated without its two most impactful DL (unlucky) this team would be at worst 10-4-1 and playing for something.
Love has missed (as in not seen and checked down) numerous wide open down the field throws this season. Willis sees the field better/processes faster, and of course is a lot more athletic.
You really think LaFleur is calling games hindering Jordan Love? And for a fun excercise: Would you rather see the Packers defense have to defend Jordan Love or Malik Willis?
Some of y'all are taking Backup Quarterback Syndrome to a whole new level.
I think we need to see Demarcus Owen's more. That is, if we want to win games.
Quote from: MU82 on December 28, 2025, 10:38:59 AMSome of y'all are taking Backup Quarterback Syndrome to a whole new level.
Would have expected this from some of y'all if the backup were white
Edit: realized the dentists are all gone so nm
Quote from: GB Warrior on December 28, 2025, 10:55:48 AMEdit: realized the dentists are all gone so nm
About as much presence here as Rashan Gary has on the packers.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on December 28, 2025, 11:33:37 AMAbout as much presence here as Rashan Gary has on the packers.
About as much in stolen funds probably
Play calling??
Packers are 1st team in NFL history to lose 3 games in one season with zero punts.
Quote from: Jockey on December 28, 2025, 03:00:19 PMPlay calling??
Packers are 1st team in NFL history to lose 3 games in one season with zero punts.
This is your stat of the day!(Dan Patrick fans)
Huh.
Quote from: MU82 on August 29, 2025, 06:42:51 PM13 wins our Seahawks are gonna have
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Quote from: PointWarrior on August 30, 2025, 12:16:07 AM13 wins - Ha, Vegas has them at 7.5
Yeah, yeah, I know ... they're still lucky, mediocre, fluky frauds, and you'll die on that sword even after the Seahawks luckily win the fraudulent Super Bowl.
Does Tom Brady have a meteorology degree? His analysis of the rain in Buffalo is fascinating.
I will buy you the beer - maybe we should go to Lucky Envelope Brewery?
Quote from: MU82 on December 28, 2025, 04:39:32 PMHuh.
Yeah, yeah, I know ... they're still lucky, mediocre, fluky frauds, and you'll die on that sword even after the Seahawks luckily win the fraudulent Super Bowl.
Bears D same as the rest of the season - generate a turnover or stop nobody
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 28, 2025, 08:18:34 PMBears D same as the rest of the season - generate a turnover or stop nobody
With all the illness issues, this is a throw away game.
I know Bears fans are riding high now and all, but seeing Mitch Trubisky in a Progressive backup commercial has to sting a little, doesn't it?
Bagent would have made that throw
As I said, throw away game for the Bears but they keep proving to me that they are a very good team. Not a Super Bowl team, but team worthy of their record. The future looks bright.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 28, 2025, 10:51:57 PMAs I said, throw away game for the Bears but they keep proving to me that they are a very good team. Not a Super Bowl team, but team worthy of their record. The future looks bright.
The o-line has really stepped up.
The two Saturday games next week (Caro @ TB and Sea @ SF) are big, as is the Sunday nighter (Pit @ Bal). But all of the Sunday day games are a$$!
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 28, 2025, 10:51:57 PMAs I said, throw away game for the Bears but they keep proving to me that they are a very good team. Not a Super Bowl team, but team worthy of their record. The future looks bright.
Disappointing result, but Johnson and Williams put up 330 yards and 2 TDs in the air and 38 points on the road on a defense that only gives up 230 yards and 21 pts a game for the season lead by a really damn good DC. That's encouraging as hell.
Playoffs are all house money at this point (assuming they don't lose to the Packers :o ), but its hard not to be super excited about this offense with a QB as talented as Williams with 3 potentially elite receiving talents all under 24 (Odunze, Loveland, Burden), a running game that has turned Swift back into a 1000 yard rusher while also making a 7th round pick into a back who would be a 1000 yard rusher if he had RB1 touches...and its only going to get better as they get more experienced. Oh and they still have another 2 years of DJ Moore. Its almost unfathomable to think about given the offenses in Chicago over the past 20 years.
Speaking of encouraging, my god Luther Burden is exciting and hopefully the quad injury is minor. There is a reason that he was the top offensive prospect in the country coming out of HS. I was stoked that they got him in the second. If he went to Bama or played in a better college offense, he would have been a top 15 pick, IMO.
For all his failings, this 2025 draft is looking like an absolute coup for Poles. Loveland is on his way to becoming an absolute star, Burden is a stud, Trapilo is an above average OL already, and Monangai is a diamond in the rough.
Quote from: MU82 on December 29, 2025, 12:17:18 AMThe two Saturday games next week (Caro @ TB and Sea @ SF) are big, as is the Sunday nighter (Pit @ Bal). But all of the Sunday day games are a$$!
You're not a real fan if you're not tuning in to see Chris Oladokun's Kansas City Chiefs take on a Las Vegas Raiders team that is actively trying to lose (and doing a great job of it).
Quote from: JWags85 on December 29, 2025, 09:32:40 AMSpeaking of encouraging, my god Luther Burden is exciting and hopefully the quad injury is minor. There is a reason that he was the top offensive prospect in the country coming out of HS. I was stoked that they got him in the second. If he went to Bama or played in a better college offense, he would have been a top 15 pick, IMO.
As an oldster who was a huge Knicks fan when I was a teenager, I remember his grandfather.
Luther "Ticky" Burden was a NY playground legend who had a great college career at Utah before declaring "hardship" after his junior season - which, back then, one had to do to go pro before one's eligibility expired (ain't that quaint?).
He was drafted by the Knicks but chose to go to the Virginia Squires for what turned out to be the final season the ABA existed. After the league was usurped by the NBA, I was thrilled that Ticky went to the Knicks after averaging 20 ppg for the Squires. But he was an inveterate gunner who didn't care much for defense. Then-coach Willis Reed stopped playing him much and eventually cut him, and no other team would have him.
It's safe to say that the Bears' Burden has already surpassed Grandpa Ticky's professional athletic achievements. Looks like he's gonna be a helluva WR - he's already damn good.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 29, 2025, 09:37:32 AMYou're not a real fan if you're not tuning in to see Chris Oladokun's Kansas City Chiefs take on a Las Vegas Raiders team that is actively trying to lose (and doing a great job of it).
You mean giving up 34 points to a Giants team that has scored more than 21 points exactly once in the previous 8 games wasn't a full on effort?
Caleb progressing and Ben Johnson progressing as a head coach were the two big things I wanted to see this season.
Caleb's deep ball is so much better this year than a season ago, which is a great sign. Limiting sacks and turnovers, another great sign. He's close to being a real star in this league, but he has to make those intermediate throws (that he badly misses). If he hits a wide open Duvernay (yes he was pressured), they score there.
Ben Johnson's game management still needs work. Timeouts usage on that final drive was rough (using their second timeout with the clock stopped). Still gets too cute inside goal to go and wastes downs. Flip side, right before the hook and ladder play, I told my kids "this is the perfect spot to run a hook/ladder". Problem with how they ran it though it wasn't closer towards the sideline. Good idea, and Swift probably should have gone out of bounds.
Probably won't be a popular opinion, but if they're going to try to acquire a stud defensive end this offseason, I would offer Odunze up in a potential trade. Still on rookie deal, high value, 24 years old. His value should help offset their 1st being in the late 20's.
Quote from: Dish on December 29, 2025, 12:01:52 PMProblem with how they ran it though it wasn't closer towards the sideline. Good idea, and Swift probably should have gone out of bounds.
That was my biggest what if. I got over the underthrow to Duvernay. Yes you want him to make that but that was a REALLY tough throw. But man, Swift going outside...I feel like he has not only a better angle to potentially beat the defender, but otherwise he goes OOB and they save precious seconds. Ah well.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 29, 2025, 12:16:28 PMThat was my biggest what if. I got over the underthrow to Duvernay. Yes you want him to make that but that was a REALLY tough throw. But man, Swift going outside...I feel like he has not only a better angle to potentially beat the defender, but otherwise he goes OOB and they save precious seconds. Ah well.
The other problem is they had Kmet run his route to the corner of the end zone. Niners were in zone and the safety and corner are right there near Kmet. If Kmet runs a post and draws those defenders away, who knows?
Quote from: Dish on December 29, 2025, 12:01:52 PMCaleb progressing and Ben Johnson progressing as a head coach were the two big things I wanted to see this season.
Caleb's deep ball is so much better this year than a season ago, which is a great sign. Limiting sacks and turnovers, another great sign. He's close to being a real star in this league, but he has to make those intermediate throws (that he badly misses). If he hits a wide open Duvernay (yes he was pressured), they score there.
Ben Johnson's game management still needs work. Timeouts usage on that final drive was rough (using their second timeout with the clock stopped). Still gets too cute inside goal to go and wastes downs. Flip side, right before the hook and ladder play, I told my kids "this is the perfect spot to run a hook/ladder". Problem with how they ran it though it wasn't closer towards the sideline. Good idea, and Swift probably should have gone out of bounds.
Probably won't be a popular opinion, but if they're going to try to acquire a stud defensive end this offseason, I would offer Odunze up in a potential trade. Still on rookie deal, high value, 24 years old. His value should help offset their 1st being in the late 20's.
I agree with all of this. The fun part is, Johnson and Williams have the opportunity to both get better. It's not like Williams needs to get more athletic or have a bigger arm, just better decisions. Far from a certainty that he will, but an attainable goal.
Quote from: Dish on December 29, 2025, 12:01:52 PMCaleb progressing and Ben Johnson progressing as a head coach were the two big things I wanted to see this season.
Caleb's deep ball is so much better this year than a season ago, which is a great sign. Limiting sacks and turnovers, another great sign. He's close to being a real star in this league, but he has to make those intermediate throws (that he badly misses). If he hits a wide open Duvernay (yes he was pressured), they score there.
Ben Johnson's game management still needs work. Timeouts usage on that final drive was rough (using their second timeout with the clock stopped). Still gets too cute inside goal to go and wastes downs. Flip side, right before the hook and ladder play, I told my kids "this is the perfect spot to run a hook/ladder". Problem with how they ran it though it wasn't closer towards the sideline. Good idea, and Swift probably should have gone out of bounds.
Probably won't be a popular opinion, but if they're going to try to acquire a stud defensive end this offseason, I would offer Odunze up in a potential trade. Still on rookie deal, high value, 24 years old. His value should help offset their 1st being in the late 20's.
Burning that timeout when the clock was stopped anyway was an absolute killer. When it was called, I asked the coach (via talking to the TV): "What are you doing?" But overall, Johnson has done a great job with Williams, with attitude adjustment of the entire operation, and with many other things. I expected Williams to be a lot better this season, and he has exceeded my expectations.
I am not now nor have I ever been a Bears fan. But like most folks who lived in Chicago for a long time, I've seen a bazillion Bears games and witnessed a lot of ineptitude from the top down. The current version is really entertaining to watch, and it looks like they are building a team that can win over the long term. I never felt that way watching the Wanny Bears or Jauron Bears or even the Lovie Bears - in great part because they never had a QB prospect like Williams, but for plenty of other reasons, too.
Obviously, time will tell if Williams, Johnson and the rest of these Bears will live up to their potential.
Im impressed with Caleb's deep ball even with his hand weighed down with nail polish (he paints his fingernails, if you didn't know)
Stafford sealed up the MVP trophy tonight
Rough day for the Diggs family.
Question for all but mostly for Dish. It looks like the Packers are locked into play the Bears or Eagles depending on results next week. What day and time do you think we'd see those games? I'm trying to plan something for next Saturday night but I don't want to miss the game either.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 30, 2025, 02:31:58 PMRough day for the Diggs family.
No athlete wants to be called a choker.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 30, 2025, 02:38:05 PMQuestion for all but mostly for Dish. It looks like the Packers are locked into play the Bears or Eagles depending on results next week. What day and time do you think we'd see those games? I'm trying to plan something for next Saturday night but I don't want to miss the game either.
My strong belief is Packers/Bears will be the late Sunday afternoon game on Fox. I'd probably say the same if it is Packers/Eagles (late afternoon Sunday).
NFC South winner probably hosts the early Saturday game, my guess is the Patriots host the Saturday night wild card game.
The winner of Ravens/Steelers will almost certainly host the Monday night Wild Card matchup.
Quote from: Dish on December 30, 2025, 05:48:07 PMMy strong belief is Packers/Bears will be the late Sunday afternoon game on Fox. I'd probably say the same if it is Packers/Eagles (late afternoon Sunday).
NFC South winner probably hosts the early Saturday game, my guess is the Patriots host the Saturday night wild card game.
The winner of Ravens/Steelers will almost certainly host the Monday night Wild Card matchup.
The only thing we know for sure is the Texans will somehow play Saturday afternoon.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 30, 2025, 06:02:21 PMThe only thing we know for sure is the Texans will somehow play Saturday afternoon.
Normally you'd be right, but if they stay the 5 seed, they're probably going to play the MNF game this year.
My guess for wild card weekend (just using today's bracket):
SF @ Car Sat Fox 3pm
Buf @ NE Sat Prime 7pm
LAC @ Jax Sun CBS Noon
GB @ Chi Sun Fox 3:30pm
LAR @ Phi Sun NBC 7:20 pm
Hou @ Pit Mon ESPN 7:15 pm
Quote from: Dish on December 30, 2025, 06:52:52 PMNormally you'd be right, but if they stay the 5 seed, they're probably going to play the MNF game this year.
My guess for wild card weekend (just using today's bracket):
SF @ Car Sat Fox 3pm
Buf @ NE Sat Prime 7pm
LAC @ Jax Sun CBS Noon
GB @ Chi Sun Fox 3:30pm
LAR @ Phi Sun NBC 7:20 pm
Hou @ Pit Mon ESPN 7:15 pm
Definitely a possibility. Just making light of the fact that they've played the Saturday afternoon game in all eight of their previous playoff appearances.
Quote from: Pakuni on December 30, 2025, 08:16:38 PMDefinitely a possibility. Just making light of the fact that they've played the Saturday afternoon game in all eight of their previous playoff appearances.
Oh yeah, that 3pm Saturday playoff game has been the Texans home for years.
Quote from: Dish on December 27, 2025, 07:30:24 PMI don't know who is to credit/blame/whatever, but I'll die on the hill that the Packers offense is more efficient with Willis.
Every stat disagrees, but it *looks* that way. That I'll give you.
The Patriots have a charming group of guys.
At least the owner is an upstanding individual.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 31, 2025, 02:02:26 PMThe Patriots have a charming group of guys.
At least the owner is an upstanding individual.
Gotta let due process play out. I'm sure it'll have a happy ending
Trevon Diggs to the GBP
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 31, 2025, 03:18:05 PMTrevon Diggs to the GBP
Fingers crossed that he's active and starting for the wild card game against the Bears.
Quote from: Dish on December 31, 2025, 03:52:28 PMFingers crossed that he's active and starting for the wild card game against the Bears.
you must not be familiar with the Packers current secondary situation.
Quote from: Dish on December 31, 2025, 03:52:28 PMFingers crossed that he's active and starting for the wild card game against the Bears.
;D ;D ;D ;D
He was always a boom or bust player due to his style. Even his All-Pro/Pro Bowl years, he wasn't very highly rated by any of the analytic metrics, he was just a ball hawk (Kind of the 2025 Bears Defense in a single player). But since his knee injury, he's been atrocious. Like legitimately one of the worst corners in the league this year. And the off the field drama doesn't help.
Random fact I read when looking at some of his older brother's BS this week. Traevon, Stefon, and their middle brother, despite only being 5 years between oldest to youngest, all went to different high schools in the DC area
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 31, 2025, 03:18:05 PMTrevon Diggs to the GBP
Nice of them to boost Nixon's self esteem by getting the only CB giving up a higher passer rating
All jokes aside, I'm surprised Diggs is back in the NFL. There is almost nothing to lose for the Pack, but surprised there is nobody better out there.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 31, 2025, 02:02:26 PMThe Patriots have a charming group of guys.
At least the owner is an upstanding individual.
Starting to see why no Vikings wanted Stefon to date their sister.
The Giants definitely not tanking ;D
Giants TE Johnson (illness) attends Knicks game but out for finale (https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47490530/giants-te-johnson-ruled-season-finale-due-illness)
Bryce young channeling his inner cam newton on that fumble.
A couple big screwups by the refs, but the Panthers undermined themselves. Why call the flea-flicker there? Dopey.
14th fraudulent win for the fraudulent Seahawks.
Congrats, the Seahawks are the kings of the mediocre NFC.
Now watch, the Hawks will get beat by the Bears in the playoffs as the Bears may be the only team that may be able to out luck them.
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 03, 2026, 10:17:21 PMCongrats, the Seahawks are the kings of the mediocre NFC.
Now watch, the Hawks will get beat by the Bears in the playoffs as the Bears may be the only team that may be able to out luck them.
The Bears are not making a Super Bowl. The Seahawks might.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 03, 2026, 10:30:28 PMThe Bears are not making a Super Bowl. The Seahawks might.
As a Bears fan, I agree. I foresee coaching errors or "just happy to be here"itis.
Edit: crazy the Bears are underdogs at home versus a Lions team with nothing to play for.
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 03, 2026, 10:17:21 PMCongrats, the Seahawks are the kings of the mediocre NFC.
Now watch, the Hawks will get beat by the Bears in the playoffs as the Bears may be the only team that may be able to out luck them.
Agree that it was complete luck that a SF offense that was averaging nearly 40 ppg over the past month only managed 3 again a Seattle D that, let's face it, sucks. Zero good players on that defense, and sh!tty coaching, too.
No wonder they lost 3 games by a total of 9 points.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 03, 2026, 10:59:01 PMAs a Bears fan, I agree. I foresee coaching errors or "just happy to be here"itis.
Edit: crazy the Bears are underdogs at home versus a Lions team with nothing to play for.
And no offensive line.
And crazy they struggled to beat teams with backup QBs...
Quote from: MU82 on January 03, 2026, 11:25:58 PMAgree that it was complete luck that a SF offense that was averaging nearly 40 ppg over the past month only managed 3 again a Seattle D that, let's face it, sucks. Zero good players on that defense, and sh!tty coaching, too.
No wonder they lost 3 games by a total of 9 points.
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 04, 2026, 07:42:39 AMAnd crazy they struggled to beat teams with backup QBs...
Yup. Total frauds.
Seafrauds has a nice ring to it.
ChatGPT aligns:
1. QB injury luck matters — a lot
Seattle faced an unusually high number of opponents without their starting quarterback (or with severely limited ones). Beating NFL teams missing their QB1 inflates:
• Win totals
• Defensive rankings
• Point differential
Historically, teams that face backup QBs see ~20–30% higher win probability per game. That's not marginal — that's massive.
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2. Schedule strength was bottom-tier
By most schedule-adjusted metrics (DVOA SOS, opponent win %, EPA-based SOS), Seattle's slate ranked:
• Bottom 5–8 in the league
• Well below average for a No. 1 seed, who usually earn it by beating elite teams
They didn't consistently dominate healthy playoff-caliber opponents.
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3. Advanced metrics were lukewarm
Despite the record:
• Overall DVOA / EPA profile looked more like a #3–#5 seed
• Defense benefited heavily from opponent mistakes and poor QB play
• Offense wasn't consistently explosive against top defenses
This is where the "fraud-ish" label comes from — not vibes, but math.
Quote from: MU82 on January 04, 2026, 11:10:59 AMYup. Total frauds.
I've seen enough. Clayton Tune won't be the Packers starter next year
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 04, 2026, 12:27:42 PMI've seen enough. Clayton Tune won't be the Packers starter next year
He earned both of those 1st quarter yards legitimately.
Glad we can add getting taunted by NINE to Nixon's season accolades.
Probably one of the least enjoyable 4 week stretch of packer football in a long time.
Finally got the formation I have been waiting for for two years. Montgomery and Gibbs in the wildcat.
The Giants' win locks the Raiders in with the #1 overall pick.
Last time they had the first pick, they chose JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas and Adrian Peterson. So, at least the bar is pretty low.
Still a long way to the draft, but I imagine Tom Brady will be a fan of fellow football dork Fernando Mendoza.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 04, 2026, 02:55:14 PMProbably one of the least enjoyable 4 week stretch of packer football in a long time.
All will be better next week (if, big if right now) they go to Chicago and put up 40+ on the Bears.
Quote from: Dish on January 04, 2026, 04:43:37 PMAll will be better next week (if, big if right now) they go to Chicago and put up 40+ on the Bears.
I have little confidence in an offense that can no longer score in the red zone and a defense that can't contain a QB or tackle a RB.
I don't understand the Eagles - wouldn't you rather face the Packers vs Rams or 49's? Why play your subs when a win might get you the 2nd seed?
Why is everyone ducking the Packers
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 04, 2026, 05:16:04 PMWhy is everyone ducking the Packers
they're scared of the packers unleashing the fury of rashan gary, who's been resting the last 10 weeks.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 04, 2026, 05:21:38 PMthey're scared of the packers unleashing the fury of rashan gary, who's been resting the last 10 weeks.
Packers are going to show some unscouted looks (Rashan exerting effort)
Loveland is a dude.
I truly don't understand the Eagles strategy today. Even if you don't care about who you play in round 1, you can guarantee a 2nd home game by trying.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 04, 2026, 05:21:38 PMthey're scared of the packers unleashing the fury of rashan gary, who's been resting the last 10 weeks.
Packers will be favorites in Chicago.
Quote from: Dish on January 04, 2026, 05:55:11 PMLoveland is a dude.
Wasn't big on the Loveland, burden or monongai picks. But they've had solid first years
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 04, 2026, 06:28:41 PMPackers will be favorites in Chicago.
Bears D is terrible, if no turnovers.
Rodgers...yikes.
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 04, 2026, 07:02:14 PMBears D is terrible, if no turnovers.
So is Packer's without Micah Parsons.
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 04, 2026, 07:02:14 PMBears D is terrible, if no turnovers.
It was puzzling today. I don't follow the Bears that closely, but after the previous 3 teams showed that the way to stymied Detroit was lots of blitzing, including run blitzing off the weak side, I expected Chicago to follow suit. Do they just not blitz and rely on turnovers?
Quote from: tower912 on January 04, 2026, 08:38:46 PMIt was puzzling today. I don't follow the Bears that closely, but after the previous 3 teams showed that the way to stymied Detroit was lots of blitzing, including run blitzing off the weak side, I expected Chicago to follow suit. Do they just not blitz and rely on turnovers?
Blitzing has killed them all year.
Is Mike Tomlin daring the Rooneys to fire him?
That was an atrocious play call and decision.
Quote from: Dish on January 04, 2026, 08:51:18 PMThat was an atrocious play call and decision.
Matt LaFleur is probably wondering how his playbook got hacked into.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 04, 2026, 08:53:43 PMMatt LaFleur is probably wondering how his playbook got hacked into.
Ridiculous. It's not Duo right up the A gap.
Damn, I can't believe Packers/Bears is Saturday night.
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 04, 2026, 08:54:17 PMRidiculous. It's not Duo right up the A gap.
no
But it was a play call that zero chance of succeeding.
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 04, 2026, 07:01:54 PMWasn't big on the Loveland, burden or monongai picks. But they've had solid first years
Loveland I was optimistic on cause of how Johnson used TEs, but I could see why people were skeptical. But I was stoked as I could be about Burden and was ready for him to go off all year. He's got so much talent and raw ability if he stays healthy. I'm honestly higher on him than Odunze (and I don't dislike Odunze in the least).
Quote from: Dish on December 30, 2025, 05:48:07 PMMy strong belief is Packers/Bears will be the late Sunday afternoon game on Fox. I'd probably say the same if it is Packers/Eagles (late afternoon Sunday).
NFC South winner probably hosts the early Saturday game, my guess is the Patriots host the Saturday night wild card game.
The winner of Ravens/Steelers will almost certainly host the Monday night Wild Card matchup.
Packers/Bears 7 PM Saturday. At least I don't need to wait until Sunday for Packers to be put out their misery.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 04, 2026, 09:21:18 PMPackers/Bears 7 PM Saturday. At least I don't need to wait until Sunday for Packers to be put out their misery.
A recovery day will be nice
Falcons get an early start on Black Monday. Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot fired.
One of these teams is gonna bumble their way to a win.
Unbelievable time for just the 2nd missed XP for bosworth in the last 4 years.
Wowwwwwwwwwwww
What an insane game
Brutal for the Ravens, but that game is why the NFL is the best league on the planet.
Typical of the game. Ravens give away the win.
2 brutal defenses in the 4th quarter.
That entire 4th quarter man...
I need a heater.
Football is the best and I never want it to end, unless it's my team, in which case the heat-death of the universe can't come soon enough.
Opening lines:
Eagles -3 vs 49ers
Bears -1.5 vs Packers
Rams -10.5 vs Panthers
Texans -3 vs Steelers
Bills -1.5 vs Jags
Patriots -3.5 vs Chargers
Quote from: Pakuni on January 04, 2026, 10:52:42 PMOpening lines:
Eagles -3 vs 49ers
Bears -1.5 vs Packers
Rams -10.5 vs Panthers
Texans -3 vs Steelers
Bills -1.5 vs Jags
Patriots -3.5 vs Chargers
Bears are +1.5
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 04, 2026, 10:59:47 PMBears are +1.5
I have no confidence the Bears will beat the Packers. Even with GB's injuries.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 04, 2026, 10:59:47 PMBears are +1.5
Where? Everything I see has them -1.5.
https://www.actionnetwork.com/nfl/packers-vs-bears-odds-spread-total-nfl-wild-card-opening-lines
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1098509/nfl-playoff-odds-opening-lines-2026-wild-card-round
https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47499394/2025-nfl-playoffs-wild-card-betting-odds-props-early-picks-predictions-first-bet
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-wildcard-odds-chicago-bears-014500692.html
Quote from: Pakuni on January 04, 2026, 11:27:55 PMWhere? Everything I see has them -1.5.
https://www.actionnetwork.com/nfl/packers-vs-bears-odds-spread-total-nfl-wild-card-opening-lines
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1098509/nfl-playoff-odds-opening-lines-2026-wild-card-round
https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47499394/2025-nfl-playoffs-wild-card-betting-odds-props-early-picks-predictions-first-bet
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-wildcard-odds-chicago-bears-014500692.html
Espn.com shows GB -1.5 , based on draftkings. https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule/_/week/1/year/2025/seasontype/3
Plus your espn link above shows Chi + 1.5.
Strange
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 04, 2026, 11:19:00 PMI have no confidence the Bears will beat the Packers. Even with GB's injuries.
Suddenly feeling really good about the Bears
That's some nice clutch kicking and some real stout defense by the Ravens and Steelers.
Both of em shoulda lost.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 04, 2026, 10:17:16 PMFalcons get an early start on Black Monday. Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot fired.
They finished with the same 8-9 record the Panthers did.
While the Falcons were sacking Morris, the Panthers were celebrating Dave Canales as a fine young coach of a division championship team.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 04, 2026, 11:43:20 PMEspn.com shows GB -1.5 , based on draftkings. https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule/_/week/1/year/2025/seasontype/3
Plus your espn link above shows Chi + 1.5.
Strange
Strange indeed. Draft Kings has Bears -1.5, fwiw.
https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/playoffs/nfl--odds
Not a fan of either the Packers or Bears, but I'm rooting for the Pack to win, that's for sure.
Quote from: MU82 on January 05, 2026, 08:13:34 AMThey finished with the same 8-9 record the Panthers did.
While the Falcons were sacking Morris, the Panthers were celebrating Dave Canales as a fine young coach of a division championship team.
A shining example of why records (and stats for individual players) don't always tell the story.
Canales did an incredible job with the team everyone expected to be one of the bottom 3-4 teams in the NFC again. Meanwhile, Morris treaded water at best with a talented young team and then imploded midseason.
Personally I think Morris was toast as soon as they choked away a lead and lost to the Jets to lose a 6th of their last 7 games. And with Fontenot getting the ax, no brainer.
In other news, Stefanski fired. I think he'll get another job quickly
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 09:36:26 AMIn other news, Stefanski fired. I think he'll get another job quickly
Yeah, good coach who's been consistently handicapped by his front office's inability to figure out the QB position.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 08:42:21 AMStrange indeed. Draft Kings has Bears -1.5, fwiw.
https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/playoffs/nfl--odds
I don't think ESPN can be trusted for lines. They even made a point on Get Up to highlight GB as favorites. Obviously the actual sportsbooks have Chicago -1.5. (maybe the same group that runs their HS Bball recruiting is also handling the NFL betting lines)
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 04, 2026, 11:19:00 PMI have no confidence the Bears will beat the Packers. Even with GB's injuries.
Packers have their losing streak to protect.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 09:36:26 AMA shining example of why records (and stats for individual players) don't always tell the story.
Canales did an incredible job with the team everyone expected to be one of the bottom 3-4 teams in the NFC again. Meanwhile, Morris treaded water at best with a talented young team and then imploded midseason.
Personally I think Morris was toast as soon as they choked away a lead and lost to the Jets to lose a 6th of their last 7 games. And with Fontenot getting the ax, no brainer.
In other news, Stefanski fired. I think he'll get another job quickly
I don't know what to make of Stefanski. He's a really good coach, no doubt about it. Seeing Florio postulate that the Packers would dump MLF for him is mostly clickbait but it's an interesting exercise. It's been years since I think Stefanski has had a CHANCE to be a good coach. But it's been long enough that I wonder if teams will be cautious.
Pete Carroll is one and done.
Wouldn't be a surprise is Aaron Glenn soon follows suit.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 10:26:16 AMPete Carroll is one and done.
Wouldn't be a surprise is Aaron Glenn soon follows suit.
The Jets would have to have competent leadership for that to happen.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 10:26:16 AMPete Carroll is one and done.
Wouldn't be a surprise is Aaron Glenn soon follows suit.
Depends how Madden 27 grades Glenn
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 05, 2026, 10:32:20 AMThe Jets would have to have competent leadership for that to happen.
Wild that a team led by a former CB became the first in NFL history to have zero interceptions in a season.
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 05, 2026, 10:35:49 AMDepends how Madden 27 grades Glenn
He'd be their best corner
Jonathan Gannon out in Arizona.
That's a franchise really in need of a reset, but can they find someone to take Kyler off their hands? And with the Raiders and Jets picking in front of them, will there be a QB for them to draft?
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 05, 2026, 10:24:44 AMI don't know what to make of Stefanski. He's a really good coach, no doubt about it. Seeing Florio postulate that the Packers would dump MLF for him is mostly clickbait but it's an interesting exercise. It's been years since I think Stefanski has had a CHANCE to be a good coach. But it's been long enough that I wonder if teams will be cautious.
My two close friends that are Browns fans think he's a really good coach, agree that the front office hasn't helped him, but they do feel like he mailed it in the last 2 years and was needlessly stubborn/inflexible. Thought it was blatantly obviously he never wanted nor liked Sanders and managed him very poorly as a result. They didn't think it was some conspiracy but rather just a stubborn coach preference and misalignment with the front office.
And neither were Sanders fanboys or champions, they just thought Gabriel was terrible with no potential and wanted a realistic look at Sanders in a lost season. The sentiment was basically "if we saw Stefanski coaching Sanders like he did with Baker early on, it would have been a totally different QB. Not necessarily a very good one, but something to build on"
So that I think may give some teams pause, not necessarily because of Sanders, but Stefanski being stubborn and apathetic in a tough situation
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 11:14:56 AMJonathan Gannon out in Arizona.
That's a franchise really in need of a reset, but can they find someone to take Kyler off their hands? And with the Raiders and Jets picking in front of them, will there be a QB for them to draft?
There are plenty of hires that look bad in hindsight, but Gannon looked like a terrible choice from the jump, largely due to what it felt like the Cardinals needed.
As for QBs, depends if Simpson's leaving I guess?
It's a weird draft for QBs because it's very thin at the top, even if Simpson comes out. But in the early 2nd day rounds, you have Allar and Nussmeier who were both projected top 10 picks who fell off a cliff this year.
But they need a coach and QB solution before they waste MHJ anymore than already has happened
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 11:22:25 AMMy two close friends that are Browns fans think he's a really good coach, agree that the front office hasn't helped him, but they do feel like he mailed it in the last 2 years and was needlessly stubborn/inflexible. Thought it was blatantly obviously he never wanted nor liked Sanders and managed him very poorly as a result. They didn't think it was some conspiracy but rather just a stubborn coach preference and misalignment with the front office.
And neither were Sanders fanboys or champions, they just thought Gabriel was terrible with no potential and wanted a realistic look at Sanders in a lost season. The sentiment was basically "if we saw Stefanski coaching Sanders like he did with Baker early on, it would have been a totally different QB. Not necessarily a very good one, but something to build on"
So that I think may give some teams pause, not necessarily because of Sanders, but Stefanski being stubborn and apathetic in a tough situation
You've convinced me. Perfect Packer.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 11:31:42 AMThere are plenty of hires that look bad in hindsight, but Gannon looked like a terrible choice from the jump, largely due to what it felt like the Cardinals needed.
As for QBs, depends if Simpson's leaving I guess?
It's a weird draft for QBs because it's very thin at the top, even if Simpson comes out. But in the early 2nd day rounds, you have Allar and Nussmeier who were both projected top 10 picks who fell off a cliff this year.
But they need a coach and QB solution before they waste MHJ anymore than already has happened
Pete Thamel is reporting that Simpson likely comes out, and what happened to Nussmeier this year is a factor in that decision. You could throw Cade Klubnik into that discussion as well. Rough year for the projected top QBs (Nussmeier, Arch, Klubnik, Allar, Leavitt, Iamaleava).
But I don't see Simpson as a top 3 pick with the way his season ended. If the Jets pass on a QB at #2, I could see them taking him with their second first (#16), but unless he's amazing in the predraft process, I wonder if that's his ceiling. Could see him going to Pittsburgh, Cleveland or the Rams later in the first.
This year's QB crop definitely won't match 2024, but with Mendoza and Moore at the top, it's much better than last year and at least on par with 2023 (Bryce Young, CJ Stroud).
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 01:26:47 PMPete Thamel is reporting that Simpson likely comes out, and what happened to Nussmeier this year is a factor in that decision. You could throw Cade Klubnik into that discussion as well. Rough year for the projected top QBs (Nussmeier, Arch, Klubnik, Allar, Leavitt, Iamaleava).
But I don't see Simpson as a top 3 pick with the way his season ended. If the Jets pass on a QB at #2, I could see them taking him with their second first (#16), but unless he's amazing in the predraft process, I wonder if that's his ceiling. Could see him going to Pittsburgh, Cleveland or the Rams later in the first.
This year's QB crop definitely won't match 2024, but with Mendoza and Moore at the top, it's much better than last year and at least on par with 2023 (Bryce Young, CJ Stroud).
I completely forgot about Klubnik. Another interesting case. He was so mediocre his first 2 years, given he was the consensus top QB in the class, that it sort of overshadowed him being good QB the last 2 years. But
I have zero feel for Bears/Packers, other than I think the one outcome that won't happen is the Bears win by 14+ points. Chicago's defense has been atrocious and even with a depleted roster, I fully expect Green Bay to take full advantage. Packers are 14/24 on third down's against the Bears in their two games against one another and I expect the Packers offensive gameplan to be pinpoint.
One thing that has been not working as well for the Bears since the Eagles game has been their run game. If I were the Bears and I won the toss on Saturday night, I'd take the ball first and really try to establish the run. In yesterday's game against Detroit, the Bears second possession didn't happen until the second quarter (both because they couldn't get off the field defensively and because their first possession was 3 and out).
Quote from: Dish on January 05, 2026, 04:22:14 PMI have zero feel for Bears/Packers, other than I think the one outcome that won't happen is the Bears win by 14+ points. Chicago's defense has been atrocious and even with a depleted roster, I fully expect Green Bay to take full advantage. Packers are 14/24 on third down's against the Bears in their two games against one another and I expect the Packers offensive gameplan to be pinpoint.
One thing that has been not working as well for the Bears since the Eagles game has been their run game. If I were the Bears and I won the toss on Saturday night, I'd take the ball first and really try to establish the run. In yesterday's game against Detroit, the Bears second possession didn't happen until the second quarter (both because they couldn't get off the field defensively and because their first possession was 3 and out).
Since 2011, home teams that lost their last regular season game are 22-5 in their playoff opener. That's encouraging.
Dish, any thought on Johnson seemingly going extra vanilla on purpose with schemes and formations yesterday? Not necessarily throwing the game, but caring less about the outcome and more about giving GB less film/material going into the playoffs? Just something I thought about given how "un-Bears" like they looked most of the game from a scheme/strategy persepective.
Their is already 16 games of tape.
The bears should turn Caleb into Jimmy G and run the ball 50 times against the corpse of the Packers DL
Quote from: JWags85 on January 05, 2026, 04:29:21 PMSince 2011, home teams that lost their last regular season game are 22-5 in their playoff opener. That's encouraging.
Dish, any thought on Johnson seemingly going extra vanilla on purpose with schemes and formations yesterday? Not necessarily throwing the game, but caring less about the outcome and more about giving GB less film/material going into the playoffs? Just something I thought about given how "un-Bears" like they looked most of the game from a scheme/strategy persepective.
I thought it was curious, and seemed that way from the get go yesterday. It had the feel of a hybrid pre-season/regular season game from the Bears. I really don't understand why they committed to man coverage most of the game and stayed in it. It was just odd.
I give Ben Johnson a lot of credit for player development and his role in that (at least on the offensive side). He still does a lot of odd things that I really don't understand though. He wastes too many downs inside the 10 still (to my liking). The amount of times they've come out flat and lifeless is catching up with them.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini says the Vikings might already have seen enough of McCarthy.
"Minnesota plans to explore established options via trade or free agency to strengthen its quarterback room," she said. Little is off the table in terms of how aggressive the Vikings will be, according to multiple team and league sources.
Because there is an abundance of good QBs currently sitting the bench.
Cousins would be a good fit.
Quote from: Dish on January 05, 2026, 06:06:23 PMI thought it was curious, and seemed that way from the get go yesterday. It had the feel of a hybrid pre-season/regular season game from the Bears. I really don't understand why they committed to man coverage most of the game and stayed in it. It was just odd.
I give Ben Johnson a lot of credit for player development and his role in that (at least on the offensive side). He still does a lot of odd things that I really don't understand though. He wastes too many downs inside the 10 still (to my liking). The amount of times they've come out flat and lifeless is catching up with them.
That's fair, but Bears fans are talking football, and not draft, in January. ;D
I've been beaten down over the years, so "just happy to be here" applies to me.
Quote from: MU82 on January 05, 2026, 06:27:32 PMThe Athletic's Dianna Russini says the Vikings might already have seen enough of McCarthy.
"Minnesota plans to explore established options via trade or free agency to strengthen its quarterback room," she said. Little is off the table in terms of how aggressive the Vikings will be, according to multiple team and league sources.
Rodgers?
Quote from: MU82 on January 05, 2026, 06:27:32 PMThe Athletic's Dianna Russini says the Vikings might already have seen enough of McCarthy.
"Minnesota plans to explore established options via trade or free agency to strengthen its quarterback room," she said. Little is off the table in terms of how aggressive the Vikings will be, according to multiple team and league sources.
"That would be dope."
Quote from: MU82 on January 05, 2026, 06:27:32 PMThe Athletic's Dianna Russini says the Vikings might already have seen enough of McCarthy.
"Minnesota plans to explore established options via trade or free agency to strengthen its quarterback room," she said. Little is off the table in terms of how aggressive the Vikings will be, according to multiple team and league sources.
She also wrote this:
"Though Minnesota is open to bringing in veteran competition for the 22-year-old, O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have no plans to move on from the quarterback they traded up to draft less than two years ago. McCarthy's continued development will be a central storyline for the Vikings as they enter an offseason filled with questions surrounding their aging and expensive roster."
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6936695/2026/01/03/nfl-rumors-news-coach-carousel-black-monday-2026/
How many years of Justin Jefferson's prime are they willing to waste?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 05, 2026, 06:33:58 PMThat's fair, but Bears fans are talking football, and not draft, in January. ;D
I've been beaten down over the years, so "just happy to be here" applies to me.
I'm with you...to an extent. I've went up and down a lot over the years. From breaking a picture frame that fell off the wall when I slammed a door after the double doink to having multiple years during Fox/Nagy where I don't think I watched more than a couple full games in the season, just wasn't worth the headache/annoyance.
So I definitely have some "happy to be here" vibes mixed with a bemused "wow this is what it's like to still care about results in December again". I started the season eager to see Johnson's plan and offense and Williams's growth. I got amped for the close/improbable wins and didn't really get too down about losses. That changed around the Eagles game. Then it was suddenly "oh man, they might be a good team that is overachieving, not a mediocre team getting lucky enough to overachieve".
Now my respect for Johnson and intrigue in watching him grow as a coach has me altering my expectations and allowing myself to be annoyed when merited. They won the division and made the playoffs, both for the first time in too long. So whatever happens on Saturday, it's been a wildly successful year against expectations. If it was anyone but the Packers, I probably wouldn't be all the bummed if they lost after the initial frustration.
But that being said...they have a home playoff game, man. Thats enough to get me amped and expecting more fun
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 07:02:35 PMShe also wrote this:
"Though Minnesota is open to bringing in veteran competition for the 22-year-old, O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have no plans to move on from the quarterback they traded up to draft less than two years ago. McCarthy's continued development will be a central storyline for the Vikings as they enter an offseason filled with questions surrounding their aging and expensive roster."
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6936695/2026/01/03/nfl-rumors-news-coach-carousel-black-monday-2026/
Trade him to the bears for bagent so the bears can bench Caleb and Bagent gets the chance his dad thinks he so earned
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 05, 2026, 08:19:09 PMTrade him to the bears for bagent so the bears can bench Caleb and Bagent gets the chance his dad thinks he so earned
Throw in a couple of 1sts and the Bears might be willing to part with Bagent.
Could probably get Caleb straight up, though.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 05, 2026, 08:30:34 PMThrow in a couple of 1sts and the Bears might be willing to part with Bagent.
Could probably get Caleb straight up, though.
Bears might have to throw in a first if he keeps painting his nails
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 05, 2026, 08:37:30 PMBears might have to throw in a first if he keeps painting his nails
You got something against guys who like to paint their nails? Don't knock it until you try it. It makes me feel pretty.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 05, 2026, 09:34:35 PMYou got something against guys who like to paint their nails? Don't knock it until you try it. It makes me feel pretty.
Muggsy tried it. It threw off his center of gravity, which is really saying something.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 05, 2026, 09:34:35 PMYou got something against guys who like to paint their nails? Don't knock it until you try it. It makes me feel pretty.
I don't mind it I just don't want his political views all up in my face
Kliff Kingsbury being fired by Washington is a surprise to me.
They ranked 15th in yards per play and 20th in points per play, which ain't bad considering how much time Daniels and McLaurin missed this year.
He got to an exceptionally oversatured point on ESPN, and became a caricature of himself towards the end, but now in much smaller infrequent doses of his sauce to remind you how amazing prime Chris Berman was...
https://x.com/fos/status/2008303749148663982?s=46 (https://x.com/fos/status/2008303749148663982?s=46)
Quote from: Pakuni on January 06, 2026, 01:12:25 PMKliff Kingsbury being fired by Washington is a surprise to me.
They ranked 15th in yards per play and 20th in points per play, which ain't bad considering how much time Daniels and McLaurin missed this year.
Total shocker. Many Bears fans wanted him if they could not get Johnson, some even had him at the top of the list due to Daniels rookie year. I'd have to guess he'll get another OC job quickly.
IMO, Detroit grabs Kingsbury or Stefanski.
Bears v Packers
Too quiet. Let it rip.
Quote from: tower912 on January 06, 2026, 03:13:21 PMIMO, Detroit grabs Kingsbury or Stefanski.
Bears v Packers
Too quiet. Let it rip.
I would a little surprised if Stefanski doesn't get a HC gig. Already interviewing with the Giants.
Quote from: tower912 on January 06, 2026, 03:13:21 PMBears v Packers
Too quiet. Let it rip.
I'm hoping for good sportsmanship and no injuries ........
............. in the stands.
Michigan didn't wait long enough to hire another Harbaugh.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 06, 2026, 04:17:23 PMMichigan didn't wait long enough to hire another Harbaugh.
Won't be unemployed for long, unless he wants to take a gap year.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 06, 2026, 04:22:18 PMWon't be unemployed for long, unless he wants to take a gap year.
Video Analyst for the Chargers?
The Lions made space for Kingsbury today.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 06, 2026, 04:34:54 PMVideo Analyst for the Chargers?
Packers doing a stock sale to pay him Silicon Valley money to be ST coordinator
Great meme seen on the interwebs ...
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Harbaugh's agent was supposedly contacted by 7 NFL teams once the news was announced. There are currently 7 openings including the Ravens. Wonder which teams with a HC were kicking the tires before making a decision. I wouldn't be surprised if both were in FL
Quote from: JWags85 on January 07, 2026, 04:30:28 PMHarbaugh's agent was supposedly contacted by 7 NFL teams once the news was announced. There are currently 7 openings including the Ravens. Wonder which teams with a HC were kicking the tires before making a decision. I wouldn't be surprised if both were in FL
Jets
Maybe Packers for Special Teams in case Harbaugh wanted to do charity work.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 07, 2026, 04:53:03 PMJets
Would make sense, but maybe too smart and forward thinking for that clown show. But I'm sure there were multiple. Cause obviously not the Ravens and I have my doubts that the Browns would be sniffing around. And for some reason Atlanta doesn't seem right. So I wouldn't be surprised if it was the Jets and the Bucs/Dolphins.
Quote from: cheebs09 on January 07, 2026, 05:38:31 PMMaybe Packers for Special Teams in case Harbaugh wanted to do charity work.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 07, 2026, 04:53:03 PMJets
Thinking same stadium, different conference. Some young talent, including at QB and WR, to work with. The Jets, meanwhile, are hopeless.
Quote from: MU82 on January 08, 2026, 09:14:51 AMThinking same stadium, different conference. Some young talent, including at QB and WR, to work with. The Jets, meanwhile, are hopeless.
They are already one of the six non-Ravens teams that have head coach openings, so the assumption was that all 6 teams with head coach openings were teams to call Harbaugh's agent, and then there is one team that still has a head coach who called Harbaugh's agent.
Mike McDaniel fired by the Dolphins.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 08, 2026, 09:35:00 AMMike McDaniel fired by the Dolphins.
Hot take...I think McDaniel is going to be a good to very good HC in the NFL. I just don't think he was ready/wasn't prepared enough at this stage to handle a QB who wasn't just not good enough, but was a liability.
Not to mention, due to not being as dysfunctional as some of the others in the AFC East and others on the Eastern seaboard, the Stephen Ross owned Dolphins are sneakily right up there in terms of NFL coaching graveyards as of late.
Either way, good time to need an OC. Both Kingsbury and McDaniel
Quote from: Pakuni on January 08, 2026, 09:35:00 AMMike McDaniel fired by the Dolphins.
They sure took their time. Seems like maybe they want in on the Harbaugh sweepstakes.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 08, 2026, 10:17:11 AMThey sure took their time. Seems like maybe they want in on the Harbaugh sweepstakes.
I would think they feel like they might have an in on Harbaugh? Cause I don't see the delay being like they asked McDaniel to fire coordinators and he wouldn't, cause I don't see him being overly bound to either of them. But then again, as I said, the Dolphins have been a low key disaster of varying levels for the last 15 years.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 08, 2026, 10:08:59 AMHot take...I think McDaniel is going to be a good to very good HC in the NFL. I just don't think he was ready/wasn't prepared enough at this stage to handle a QB who wasn't just not good enough, but was a liability.
Not to mention, due to not being as dysfunctional as some of the others in the AFC East and others on the Eastern seaboard, the Stephen Ross owned Dolphins are sneakily right up there in terms of NFL coaching graveyards as of late.
Either way, good time to need an OC. Both Kingsbury and McDaniel
I guess your view on McDaniel as a HC is going to come down to your view on Tua as a player. If you think Tua just ain't got it, then you can give McDaniel a pass for his lack of development under an "offensive guru"-type coach.
If you think there's been something left on the table with Tua, then maybe McDaniel's more of a coordinator than a HC. There's been no shortage of really good coordinators who just didn't have the head coach in them (see: Josh McDaniels, Vic Fangio, Norv Turner, etc.).
But I don't think anyone questions McDaniel's abilities as a play schemer/caller.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 08, 2026, 10:17:11 AMThey sure took their time. Seems like maybe they want in on the Harbaugh sweepstakes.
FWIW, Schefter says the Dolphins didn't contact Harbaugh or his agent before making this move. Of course, that doesn't mean it's not what they're thinking.
I'm a huge Dolphins guy, and while the Dolphins' dysfunction isn't as charismatic as the Jets or Raiders, Ross has been every bit as counterproductive lately as Mark Davis or Woody Johnson. Let's not forget his personal tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton cost them the ~20th pick in the draft in 2023. Now they let McDaniel flop around for three days and even gave indications he would participate in the GM search, until Ross fired him after their season postmortem. That had to be a Ross call - there is no GM - after there were lots of leaks that McDaniel had a lot of support in the organization. Then it comes out that the firing was without having made an overture to the most table and attractive coach in the cycle.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 08, 2026, 10:08:59 AMHot take...I think McDaniel is going to be a good to very good HC in the NFL. I just don't think he was ready/wasn't prepared enough at this stage to handle a QB who wasn't just not good enough, but was a liability.
I'm torn on McDaniel. Despite my issues with the process, I do think it was time for the Dolphins to move on. NFL D-coordinators caught up to his motion heavy schemes and he didn't have a counterpunch. Reminded me a lot of when a pitcher comes out and dazzles in MLB, hitters catch up to him once there is some tape, and then its about whether he can adjust again. I don't think McDaniel had the bandwidth to both adjust as the offensive mind and also steer the entire ship as HC. Tua just isn't very good, so without a schematic edge, he got exposed and the whole thing kinda crumbled.
McDaniel is a quirky guy, and as he continues to develop gray hair equity, that quirkiness may develop into a pure positive. But as it stands, it undermines his ability to be a CEO in the face of adversity.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 08, 2026, 10:27:54 AMI guess you view on McDaniel as a HC is going to come down to your view on Tua as a player. If you think Tua just ain't got it, then you can give McDaniel a pass for his lack of development under an "offensive guru"-type coach.
I think McDaniel actually did well with Tua for awhile. He was still kind of spotty and raw his first few years under Flores and McDaniel built the offense around his strengths (his accuracy despite lacking arm strength) and turned him into a really productive passer/Pro Bowler. But I think the injuries are taking a toll. Both physically and mentally. I remember in Hard Knocks, McDaniel talked a lot about Tua's fast processing/decision making, but that was before 4 gnarly concussions, maybe more. And thats not including his hip and other stuff. Maybe he gets a fresh start somewhere else, and maybe some of it is on McDaniel, but I would go on a limb and say Tua's peak is behind him.
Not to mention they brought in Tyreek to be the jewel of that quick accurate pass game with Tua and he took a step back last year before the injury this year.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 08, 2026, 10:27:54 AMIf you think there's been something left on the table with Tua, then maybe McDaniel's more of a coordinator than a HC. There's been no shortage of really good coordinators who just didn't have the head coach in them (see: Josh McDaniels, Vic Fangio, Norv Turner, etc.).
But I don't think anyone questions McDaniel's abilities as a play schemer/caller.
Part of my take is McDaniel's age and relatively short experience prior to getting the Miami gig. And its too early to deem him just a coordinator.
Meanwhile, I think McDaniels wasn't and will never be a good HC cause he's a completely unadulterated pretty boy, who can't work well with others in the way that the HC/CEO of a team needs to. Partially because of his arrogance and partially because he worked under a very successful grumpy pretty boy that he seeks to emulate, despite not having the pedigree and decades of respect/experience to justify some of it. And I don't know if Fangio ever wanted to be a HC otherwise I feel like he would have gotten a shot before he was in his 60s. Feels like he ended up taking that Broncos job cause he was supposed to become a HC/that was the next step, especially after not getting the Bears job and subsequently staying in Chicago
Quote from: Pakuni on January 08, 2026, 10:27:54 AMI guess your view on McDaniel as a HC is going to come down to your view on Tua as a player. If you think Tua just ain't got it, then you can give McDaniel a pass for his lack of development under an "offensive guru"-type coach.
If you think there's been something left on the table with Tua, then maybe McDaniel's more of a coordinator than a HC. There's been no shortage of really good coordinators who just didn't have the head coach in them (see: Josh McDaniels, Vic Fangio, Norv Turner, etc.).
But I don't think anyone questions McDaniel's abilities as a play schemer/caller.
I think the main problem with Tua is that his brain rattles around his skull like a spray paint can.
Quote from: MUBurrow on January 08, 2026, 10:46:06 AMI'm a huge Dolphins guy, and while the Dolphins' dysfunction isn't as charismatic as the Jets or Raiders, Ross has been every bit as counterproductive lately as Mark Davis or Woody Johnson. Let's not forget his personal tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton cost them the ~20th pick in the draft in 2023. Now they let McDaniel flop around for three days and even gave indications he would participate in the GM search, until Ross fired him after their season postmortem. That had to be a Ross call - there is no GM - after there were lots of leaks that McDaniel had a lot of support in the organization. Then it comes out that the firing was without having made an overture to the most table and attractive coach in the cycle.
They haven't won a playoff game in a quarter century. Raiders have twice, Jets have four times.
The Dolphins should be openly mocked alongside the Raiders, Jets, and Browns.
Packers special assistant Mike McDaniels
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 08, 2026, 11:11:27 AMI think the main problem with Tua is that his brain rattles around his skull like a spray paint can.
Yup. I didn't see every Dolphins game or anything, but he sure seemed like a pretty decent NFL QB for a couple years there before he got concussed 744 times.
Quote from: MU82 on January 08, 2026, 01:44:10 PMYup. I didn't see every Dolphins game or anything, but he sure seemed like a pretty decent NFL QB for a couple years there before he got concussed 744 times.
It certainly didn't help, and for the last year and a half Tua has played like someone just trying not to get hurt. But McDaniel also made him look better than he really was when things were going well. All the presnap motion and short timing stuff had defenses creeping up, which opened single coverage and lack of safety help over the top. When you look at all the deep balls that Tua was completing during that time, people were talking about how Tua was a great deep threat QB - but there was A LOT of Tyreek camped out waiting for the ball to get to him and then getting tackled by defenders whom he had previously torched.
GB now (or back to?) a 1.5 pt favorite. ?-(
Quote from: MUBurrow on January 08, 2026, 01:52:13 PMIt certainly didn't help, and for the last year and a half Tua has played like someone just trying not to get hurt. But McDaniel also made him look better than he really was when things were going well. All the presnap motion and short timing stuff had defenses creeping up, which opened single coverage and lack of safety help over the top. When you look at all the deep balls that Tua was completing during that time, people were talking about how Tua was a great deep threat QB - but there was A LOT of Tyreek camped out waiting for the ball to get to him and then getting tackled by defenders whom he had previously torched.
Thanks for that insight. You saw a lot more Dolphins games back then than I did.
In at least some ways, every QB is a product of his system. Even Brady was. But your point is well-taken.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 08, 2026, 11:11:27 AMI think the main problem with Tua is that his brain rattles around his skull like a spray paint can.
Mean, but fair.
Quote from: MUBurrow on January 08, 2026, 01:52:13 PMIt certainly didn't help, and for the last year and a half Tua has played like someone just trying not to get hurt. But McDaniel also made him look better than he really was when things were going well. All the presnap motion and short timing stuff had defenses creeping up, which opened single coverage and lack of safety help over the top. When you look at all the deep balls that Tua was completing during that time, people were talking about how Tua was a great deep threat QB - but there was A LOT of Tyreek camped out waiting for the ball to get to him and then getting tackled by defenders whom he had previously torched.
That's sort of what I was getting at. McDaniel did a very good job of developing Tua early and, even more undeniably, built an offense really suited to his good but not elite skill set. But the injuries/concussions were very obviously affecting Tua in all the little ways. Hesitant, slow to pick up/process reads that he excelled at before, tentative against the rush. And then you add the Hill injury which took away his best weapon, which was also the safety valve, and the wheels just came off.
In other bizarre coach search news...
https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2009266906457333933?s=46 (https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2009266906457333933?s=46)
I know not all "retreads" are created equal and I have been vocal about thinking guys who had a mess of their first job, like Saleh or Stefanski, still being good coaches who likely will do well in a better situation. But Nagy getting interest is so unnatural carnal knowledgeing baffling to me. The Titans interest was like ok, they are a disaster. But Baltimore too?!
The end of Nagy in Chicago was terrible. Lost the locker room, gimmicky panic offense, no identity. And it's not like he went and proved himself elsewhere again, he went right back to KC as a non-play calling OC. Not only that, their offense fell off a cliff around the time he arrived. It's not like he continued to guide a well oiled machine. You can blame age or output certain offensive weapons for some of it, but that's still not a positive selling point for him. Ravens fans going from Harbaugh to Nagy would feel like a fever dream
The Rams certainly won't take the Panthers lightly, nor do I expect another Carolina victory. But the Panthers could be a sneaky upset candidate based on the personnel they'll have available that they didn't when they shocked the Rams a few weeks ago.
Arguably their two best DBs, J.C. Horn and Tre'von Moehrig, didn't play last time. Nor did one of Carolina's best offensive lineman, G Robert Hunt. All are good to go for this game. Meanwhile, the Rams will be without starting G Kevin Dotson, and they had enough trouble against Derrick Brown last time when Dotson was healthy.
The Rams also had multiple players out for that week 13 matchup with the Panthers. Most are back including starters Higbee and Havenstein on offense, and starters Lake, Kinchens, and Young on defense. I think the Rams win, but expect the Panthers to keep it close.
Quote from: SoCalEagle on January 08, 2026, 08:21:36 PMThe Rams also had multiple players out for that week 13 matchup with the Panthers. Most are back including starters Higbee and Havenstein on offense, and starters Lake, Kinchens, and Young on defense. I think the Rams win, but expect the Panthers to keep it close.
Good info, thanks.
If I were a big betting man, and I most certainly am not, I think I'd take the Rams and give the points because I could see this game getting out of hand.
But the Rams better not let the Panthers hang around.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 08, 2026, 02:23:58 PMThat's sort of what I was getting at. McDaniel did a very good job of developing Tua early and, even more undeniably, built an offense really suited to his good but not elite skill set. But the injuries/concussions were very obviously affecting Tua in all the little ways. Hesitant, slow to pick up/process reads that he excelled at before, tentative against the rush. And then you add the Hill injury which took away his best weapon, which was also the safety valve, and the wheels just came off.
In other bizarre coach search news...
https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2009266906457333933?s=46 (https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2009266906457333933?s=46)
I know not all "retreads" are created equal and I have been vocal about thinking guys who had a mess of their first job, like Saleh or Stefanski, still being good coaches who likely will do well in a better situation. But Nagy getting interest is so unnatural carnal knowledgeing baffling to me. The Titans interest was like ok, they are a disaster. But Baltimore too?!
The end of Nagy in Chicago was terrible. Lost the locker room, gimmicky panic offense, no identity. And it's not like he went and proved himself elsewhere again, he went right back to KC as a non-play calling OC. Not only that, their offense fell off a cliff around the time he arrived. It's not like he continued to guide a well oiled machine. You can blame age or output certain offensive weapons for some of it, but that's still not a positive selling point for him. Ravens fans going from Harbaugh to Nagy would feel like a fever dream
Maybe the Rooney Rule has been expanded to prevent discrimination against bald guys
I think Jacksonville is going to thump Buffalo on Sunday.
Quote from: Dish on January 09, 2026, 12:06:42 PMI think Jacksonville is going to thump Buffalo on Sunday.
Because Buffalo isn't used to playing in non-life-threatening weather this time of year?
Quote from: Dish on January 09, 2026, 12:06:42 PMI think Jacksonville is going to thump Buffalo on Sunday.
Neither team is trustworthy. There's a world where you're absolutely correct. And a world where the Bills hang 38 on them and win.
MU82 does not factor injuries into teams performances, you play the team on schedule with the players they have. At least not when the Seahawks faced 11 QB2s in the season.
Quote from: SoCalEagle on January 08, 2026, 08:21:36 PMThe Rams also had multiple players out for that week 13 matchup with the Panthers. Most are back including starters Higbee and Havenstein on offense, and starters Lake, Kinchens, and Young on defense. I think the Rams win, but expect the Panthers to keep it close.
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 09, 2026, 06:34:15 PMMU82 does not factor injuries into teams performances, you play the team on schedule with the players they have. At least not when the Seahawks faced 11 QB2s in the season.
That's false.
You are my friend, PW, but you also are the least objective person in Seattle when it comes to the city's football team.
Still, it's been tremendous fun watching you be wrong about the Seahawks over and over and over again.
Oh, and you thought the football Hoosiers were frauds, too. They also thank you for your service.
Rams have left a lot of opportunities out on the field thus far.
Jfc. Zach Tom being out for the Packers is absolutely brutal on a week they expected him back.
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 05:32:53 PMJfc. Zach Tom being out for the Packers is absolutely brutal on a week they expected him back.
yeah they really made it sound like he was playing this week. Low expectations remain.
those "is Bryce Young the biggest #1 pick bust ever" takes after week three of 2024 sure didn't age well.
Rams in trouble
Not sure Carolina's D could have played that drive any softer.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 06:42:56 PMNot sure Carolina's D could have played that drive any softer.
Thought they should have started using timeouts once the Rams were past midfield
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 06:42:56 PMNot sure Carolina's D could have played that drive any softer.
Horn out and they've been terrible in the middle all day
Good luck Packers fans. My prediction is GB 28-17.
There are lots of Packers fans on the Big Island btw and a Packers bar.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 10, 2026, 06:54:19 PMGood luck Packers fans. My prediction is GB 28-17.
There are lots of Packers fans on the Big Island btw and a Packers bar.
Every town has a Packers bar, or as most people call it, the town dive bar. ;D
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 10, 2026, 06:58:53 PMEvery town has a Packers bar, or as most people call it, the town dive bar. ;D
There's a huge Packers flag outside the bar Quinn's in Kona.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 10, 2026, 06:59:56 PMThere's a huge Packers flag outside the bar Quinn's in Kona.
Quinn's is not a bar, it where Hawaiians pick up food stamps.
Packers DL is just torched.
Run monangai down the middle every play and you can probably win easy.
Pretty much a perfect drive for the Bears script until the end
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 10, 2026, 07:07:54 PMQuinn's is not a bar, it where Hawaiians pick up food stamps.
I've never been inside.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 10, 2026, 07:24:58 PMI've never been inside.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQx4VvCxeFRgaz1mZgUHMKMbdRhPE8zBF1HcPDtLu4k5A&s=10)
Lol.
Bears defense consistently looks so slow. Crossing patterns all day will make this a long night for them.
Quote from: Dish on January 10, 2026, 07:35:00 PMBears defense consistently looks so slow. Crossing patterns all day will make this a long night for them.
Bears D has been consistently bad all season if they don't get turnovers.
I'm not sure I see packers turning it over tonight.
Rashan Gary would be the one to fall for it.
Packers finally get a turnover and it costs them about 30 yards.
JFC even when they're making stops are secondary is doing stupid things.
Packers DB sure celebrated losing 30 yards
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 10, 2026, 07:48:03 PMPackers DB sure celebrated losing 30 yards
Really dumb decision.
I wouldn't worry about the loss of yards, it'll probably be 14-3 in about 5 minutes.
Nice of Booker to use form tackling
Quote from: Dish on January 10, 2026, 07:48:32 PMI wouldn't worry about the loss of yards, it'll probably be 14-3 in about 5 minutes.
dont worry LaFleurs never seen an 11 point lead he's wanted to extend.
This might get ugly quickly with all the Bears def injuries + D inability to get stops
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 07:51:18 PMNice of Booker to use form tackling
Once again leading with his helmet. Can't coach out dirty
Somebody on the Packers needs to crack block Booker. Good lord what a dirty player.
Quote from: Dish on January 10, 2026, 07:48:32 PMI wouldn't worry about the loss of yards, it'll probably be 14-3 in about 5 minutes.
Dish knows ball. Defense is mega ass
That's probably it
Wow. 87 yrd drive.
The Bears can't punt the rest of the night. Even that won't be enough though.
Feel bad for TJ Edwards. God aimed for Booker to give him the devastating injury he deserves and missed.
Bears have to have TD on this drive with no time left since packers get ball at half
Wouldn't be a MLF playoff game without a dumb challenge
Edit, what's a catch
Ballgame.
More bears D injuries
The "go for it" on fourth down pendulum feels like it's swung too far the other way. Can't imagine there's any kind of metric that supports that decision.
Doubs redemption
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 08:13:34 PMThe "go for it" on fourth down pendulum feels like it's swung too far the other way. Can't imagine there's any kind of metric that supports that decision.
Is "Our defense is going to get a single stop" a metric?
Packers red zone offense is back
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 10, 2026, 08:16:31 PMIs "Our defense is going to get a single stop" a metric?
So give them a short field?
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 08:13:34 PMThe "go for it" on fourth down pendulum feels like it's swung too far the other way. Can't imagine there's any kind of metric that supports that decision.
Yup. Punt the ball.
The Bears are embarrassing our tremendous 🐻 population. :(
I don't know why teams don't run pick plays every time. They always work.
Bears need points here or it's curtains
Multiple packers leading with their helmet on Caleb.
My guess is Packers/Seahawks is the night game next Saturday.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 10, 2026, 08:23:59 PMI don't know why teams don't run pick plays every time. They always work.
Was within one yard. Not a pick
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 10, 2026, 08:26:09 PMMultiple packers leading with their helmet on Caleb.
maybe they're sick of watching booker?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 10, 2026, 08:31:27 PMmaybe they're sick of watching booker?
I thought leading with your helmet is something you shouldn't do?
Anders would have made it.
For all the love most Bears fans give to Ben Johnson, his offensive game plans have produced 6 points in three 1st halves against Green Bay this season.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 10, 2026, 08:36:59 PMLOL.
Learn ball
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-video-rulebook/offensive-pass-interference/
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 10, 2026, 08:32:32 PMI thought leading with your helmet is something you shouldn't do?
Does pretending this and flipping what happened last game make you feel better being down 18 at home in the playoffs? If so, good for you. 👏
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on January 10, 2026, 08:48:10 PMDoes pretending this and flipping what happened last game make you feel better being down 18 at home in the playoffs? If so, good for you. 👏
Nah. Unrelated.
I didn't expect Love + healthy offense + 3rd time MLF faced Dennis Allen/this defense to be much of a contest
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 08:41:59 PMLearn ball
https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/nfl-video-rulebook/offensive-pass-interference/
1. I was complimenting the Packers
2. Picks don't get called
3. Unless the line of scrimmage was inside the endzone, it was beyond 1 yd.
What is a catch in the NFL?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 10, 2026, 08:56:33 PMWhat is a catch in the NFL?
Thought both of those were catches and fumbles. Confusing so many years after the Calvin Johnson game (which was a catch)
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 08:59:14 PMThought both of those were catches and fumbles. Confusing so many years after the Calvin Johnson game (which was a catch)
I agree.
The Bears receivers took 4 steps or turned and ran. Just weird.
Death, taxes, LaFleur offense stalling with a not out of reach lead.
All gas then brakes
Matter of time until Nixon does something stupid
Packers are allowing the 🐻 🐻�❄ back in thus.
Cooper was having a really nice game.
Packers are going to lose this game if the Bears score a TD here
Ben Johnson man...
Ben Johnson cosplaying as Matt Nagy tonight.
Offense needs to get some sort of score here to take the pressure off.
Don't get that play call.
Funniest play in a long time. Finally does not bite the Packers
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 10, 2026, 09:18:42 PMDon't get that play call.
Agree. Though it looked worse because the Bears center whiffed on his block so Williams had no chance.
Bisaccia time
Jordan Love struggling against the Bears blitz..looks like a different QB this half. Feels like GB is going to lose this game and Bears pull off another amazing comeback.
Lot of fumble luck for both teams in this game.
Packers defense is playing well. Tip of the cap.
The Packers are like a boxer who won 8 of the first 9 rounds but got staggered with a lucky haymaker and are desperately trying to hold on.
The Bears keep trying to land another lucky haymaker but are swinging too wildly to knock the opponent down.
This second half has been something...
This is a master class on how to lose a game.
I think Love is concussed from the big shot he took earlier in the game from Booker...looking glossy eyed at that iPad..
Wow. The game completely flipped.
Packers are losing this game, and MLF will not be back
Punch-drunk Packers.
Anyone that's ever watched LaFluer with the lead could see this coming a mile away
They need to go to Malik if they want to win this game!
Unreal
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 10, 2026, 09:46:33 PMAnyone that's ever watched LaFluer with the lead could see this coming a mile away
I said the same thing after they came out after halftime and did the standard Lefleur ploy - handoff up the middle for 1/2 yard.
Vintage LaFleur.
Another handoff up the middle for nothing plus a penalty. MLF is sooooo overrated as a play caller.
OPI
Again!!!!
Hahahahahaha of course he finally scores
Any of course specials fs it up again
That missed PAT ...
That missed XP could be huge.
Did Hafley leave at halftime for Miami?
If the Bears had the ball bounce their way on any one of the three Packers fumbles...
Quote from: Dish on January 10, 2026, 10:06:31 PMIf the Bears had the ball bounce their way on any one of the three Packers fumbles...
Don't worry, Dish. You still got MLF calling plays.
FG isn't going to be enough.
What a catch
GB receivers running wide open making it look easy.
Would be nice to have some extra points and FGs
Brilliant intangibles with this Packers team
Malik
Wow
Ahem
This should not be a surprise to anyone paying attention.
That kicker won't be back.
How do you get a delay of game coming out of a timeout?
It all starts at the top.
Time to clean house.
Amazing that the Packers lost this game.
Wow.
🤷🏻�♂️
Finally, lay it all bare
We love to blame MLF, but Hafley has led numerous chokes this year.
If Williams had even average accuracy, the Bears would have scored 50+
Remember when Jeff Hafley was a head coaching candidate?
Quite the time for the 2024 drops to come back
Packers lost their backup center earlier this game
Good thing GB wasted those 2 timeouts, including one to set up a delay-of-game.
Quote from: MU82 on January 10, 2026, 10:32:53 PMGood thing GB wasted those 2 timeouts, including one to set up a delay-of-game.
Yep..
2 seconds until lafleuer finds a new job
The Packers have fired Matt LeFleur.
MLF has hopefully coached his last game.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 04, 2026, 10:38:14 PMBrutal for the Ravens, but that game is why the NFL is the best league on the planet.
Brutal for the Panthers and Packers, but those games are why the NFL is the best league on the planet.
Fire MLF AND Hafley and Bisaccia.
One of the true choke jobs ever.
Gave up 25 pts in 4th.
Missed XP and 2 FGs.
BEAR WEATHER >>>>>>>>
Gutes has to be the first to go. Then MLF and Bisaccia.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 10:38:18 PMBrutal for the Panthers and Packers, but those games are why the NFL is the best league on the planet.
Yup. I thought the Seahawks might get to play the Panthers or Packers next week ... but now they'll have to play a good team.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 10, 2026, 10:40:51 PMGutes has to be the first to go. Then MLF and Bisaccia.
Why Gutes? He's done a good job for GB. LaFleur just is an awful situational football coach.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 10, 2026, 10:40:51 PMGutes has to be the first to go. Then MLF and Bisaccia.
And Hafley. How many times has the defense collapsed in the 4th Q this year.
GB keeps running back the same thing with the same results.
The only way the team gets better is to get rid of the top because they refuse to make the people below them better. Not a single point in that game was it ever over because it's a weak minded team led by a weak minded coach.
Just another pathetic loss in probably one of least enjoyable seasons in a very long time.
The refusal by MLF to fire Bisaccia is reason enough to fire him.
Quote from: Jockey on January 10, 2026, 10:43:45 PMAnd Hafley. How many times has the defense collapsed in the 4th Q this year.
GB keeps running back the same thing with the same results.
All the times since Parsons and Wyatt went down. Hafleys job is not in question.
I can't recall two wins by the Bears over the Packers where it looked like a total mismatch in the 1H.
This Bears season is inexplicable.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 10, 2026, 10:44:25 PMThe only way the team gets better is to get rid of the top because they refuse to make the people below them better. Not a single point in that game was it ever over because it's a weak minded team led by a weak minded coach.
Just another pathetic loss in probably one of least enjoyable seasons in a very long time.
Gute doesn't control the coaching hire currently. That's the president.
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 10:49:16 PMGute doesn't control the coaching hire currently. That's the president.
I know. Drain the swamp, policy.
I'm shocked the Bears won. I'll say it again, the coach has made a huge difference.
Caleb is good and getting better, but the HC is top tier.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 10, 2026, 10:50:35 PMI know. Drain the swamp, policy.
This roster had Super Bowl caliber talent as constructed. Injuries highlighted the fact that what they don't have is depth to overcome it. No world where Gute is gone
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 10:47:36 PMAll the times since Parsons and Wyatt went down. Hafleys job is not in question.
Can't pin a 25-point fourth quarter on two injuries.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 10:58:28 PMCan't pin a 25-point fourth quarter on two injuries.
As I said, those injuries fundamentally changed the way the defense worked. They covered all year for the fact that they have .5 CBs on the roster.
It was an epic collapse and a furious comeback, but yes, this doesn't happen in those circumstances
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 10:58:28 PMCan't pin a 25-point fourth quarter on two injuries.
Edgerin Cooper - probably their 2nd best player after Parsons - him going out in 3rd Quarter coincided with the awful 4th.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on January 10, 2026, 11:03:15 PMEdgerin Cooper - probably their 2nd best player after Parsons - him going out in 3rd Quarter coincided with the awful 4th.
Cooper plays on offense?
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 11:00:24 PMAs I said, those injuries fundamentally changed the way the defense worked. They covered all year for the fact that they have .5 CBs on the roster.
No NFL defense should give up 25 points in a quarter. The last time a team gave up 25 points in the fourth quarter of a playoff game was 1993 ... and that included a safety and a pick 6.
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 10:57:15 PMThis roster had Super Bowl caliber talent as constructed. Injuries highlighted the fact that what they don't have is depth to overcome it. No world where Gute is gone
He should be. Maybe next year's the year Gutes decides special team players are worth carrying so we don't have our starting running back returning kickoffs for the first time in his career in the Playoffs. Or a kicker who gives away 7 points.
Someday we'll get a guy who understands special teams are important.
He also decided Keshawn Nixon is CB1 material.
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Quote from: wadesworld on January 10, 2026, 11:06:55 PMHe should be. Maybe next year's the year Gutes decides special team players are worth carrying so we don't have our starting running back returning kickoffs for the first time in his career in the Playoffs. Or a kicker who gives away 7 points.
Someday we'll get a guy who understands special teams are important.
No one is rostering extra special teams players in a season where they have 20 guys on IR. If they did, they'd have been cut for replacements to play the other phases.
No disagreement on kicker.
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 10, 2026, 11:08:31 PMNo one is rostering extra special teams players in a season where they have 20 guys on IR. If they did, they'd have been cut for replacements to play the other phases.
No disagreement on kicker.
this is not the first year special teams has been an issue.
Whoa ...
The score was 25 to 6 in the four(th) for Chicago.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 11:05:47 PMNo NFL defense should give up 25 points in a quarter. The last time a team gave up 25 points in the fourth quarter of a playoff game was 1993 ... and that included a safety and a pick 6.
That was a defense giving up 16 points - the D didn't give up the safety or pick 6.
I don't know that there has ever been a bigger collapse by a defense in the 4th Q of A playoff game.
Gutes's first and second round picks as a GM are also Jaire and Josh Jackson, Gary, Savage, and Jenkins, Love and Dillon, Stokes and Meyers, Walker, Wyatt, and Watson, Van Ness, Musgrave, and Reed, Morgan and Cooper, and Golden and Belton.
Certainly some hits, and there are certainly some worse GMs in the Draft, but feels like it should be better than that. No firsts the next two Drafts, either.
Fire Littie Flower
Quote from: wadesworld on January 10, 2026, 11:37:08 PMGutes's first and second round picks as a GM are also Jaire and Josh Jackson, Gary, Savage, and Jenkins, Love and Dillon, Stokes and Meyers, Walker, Wyatt, and Watson, Van Ness, Musgrave, and Reed, Morgan and Cooper, and Golden and Belton.
Certainly some hits, and there are certainly some worse GMs in the Draft, but feels like it should be better than that. No firsts the next two Drafts, either.
They should repeat the 1999 draft and draft all DBs
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 10, 2026, 11:44:27 PMFire Littie Flower
What is the deal between MLF & Johnson? They really don't like each other.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 10, 2026, 10:44:25 PMThe only way the team gets better is to get rid of the top because they refuse to make the people below them better. Not a single point in that game was it ever over because it's a weak minded team led by a weak minded coach.
Just another pathetic loss in probably one of least enjoyable seasons in a very long time.
This is a good insight. Lafleur is a great coach. The surrounding talent is not as good and it's a matter of pride that it's not.
Quote from: Dish on January 10, 2026, 10:48:48 PMThis Bears season is inexplicable.
Dish I'll be honest, I don't know you but I arbitrarily thought of you when I saw the result
Quote from: Pakuni on January 10, 2026, 11:14:17 PMWhoa ...
The score was 25 to 6 in the four(th) for Chicago.
Saturday in the park.
Gotta love it!
Pope Leo effect.
The Bears are 3-3 when down 10+ points in the final 5 minutes of the fourth quarter.
Rest of the league is 3-158.
That's insane.
9; 68. For those who defend Hafley.
This is the pts. GB gave up in the 1st half vs. the 2nd half against the Bears. Hafley is even worse at halftime adjustments than MLF.
Ben absolutely curb stomped Hafley in all 3 games. Time to clean house. This is a team that barely makes the playoffs- not a contender. MLF is an OC - not a HC.
I don't know how you can possibly be scared to fire LaFluer and have fear of the unknown when what you DO KNOW isn't good enough for the franchise.
If the next coach fails, then they fail. But LaFleur has also failed with the QBs he's been handed in his tenure. There's enough data to know he's not going to change from mentally weak collapses every year. Frankly I don't know how you could possibly come back from this.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on January 11, 2026, 09:01:36 AMI don't know how you can possibly be scared to fire LaFluer and have fear of the unknown when what you DO KNOW isn't good enough for the franchise.
If the next coach fails, then they fail. But LaFleur has also failed with the QBs he's been handed in his tenure. There's enough data to know he's not going to change from mentally weak collapses every year. Frankly I don't know how you could possibly come back from this.
Sleeping on this, I think it's right.
Schefter out there floating Harbaugh as a replacement for Lafleur. Can't say it doesn't make sense. Harbaugh probably doesn't want to go to a rebuilding team.
I don't think you can be scared to fire Lafleur. At least from my memory, him and McCarthy weren't sexy names when they were hired and both had a lot of success. I think if Harbaugh can bring in a good OC, we would be in good shape. The Special Teams would improve for sure.
Really depends on the OC. You need to know you have the guy in-hand before offering.
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 11, 2026, 10:07:09 AMReally depends on the OC. You need to know you have the guy in-hand before offering.
I wouldn't be surprised if Monken is a package deal with Harbaugh, unless he gets a HC job.
I would welcome John Harbaugh in Green Bay.
Quote from: Jockey on January 11, 2026, 08:55:06 AM9; 68. For those who defend Hafley.
This is the pts. GB gave up in the 1st half vs. the 2nd half against the Bears. Hafley is even worse at halftime adjustments than MLF.
Ben absolutely curb stomped Hafley in all 3 games. Time to clean house. This is a team that barely makes the playoffs- not a contender. MLF is an OC - not a HC.
46 to 9 in the 4th quarters alone
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 10:28:38 AMI would welcome John Harbaugh in Green Bay.
As a bears fan?
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 10:28:38 AMI would welcome John Harbaugh in Green Bay.
just like you think it's dumb to fire a guy who continues to choke away playoff games every single year.
John Harbaugh recently has had a two time NFL MVP as his quarterback. His playoff record with the MVP? 3-6.
The final decision of the Harbaugh era in Baltimore? Taking a knee on purpose for a two yard loss to try and set up a game winning field goal in Pittsburgh.
No coach is perfect, but there's been a lot left to be desired from the last few years of the Harbaugh era in Baltimore. Maybe he gets rejuvenated with a change of scenery, but Baltimore certainly made the right decision to let him go rather than run it back for another underwhelming season next year.
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 11:12:37 AMJohn Harbaugh recently has had a two time NFL MVP as his quarterback. His playoff record with the MVP? 3-6.
The final decision of the Harbaugh era in Baltimore? Taking a knee on purpose for a two yard loss to try and set up a game winning field goal in Pittsburgh.
There are fair criticisms of Harbaugh, but this ain't it.
I mean, Lafleur has had a four-time MVP as his quarterback. His playoff record with that MVP? 1-3.
FWIW, Lamar has only eight career playoff starts. I think you're counting the Ravens' 2023 wild card loss to the Bengals here, but Tyler Huntley was their QB that day.
And what coach wouldn't have taken a knee to set up that field goal? I assume you're not suggesting that two yards made the difference in a kick that was nowhere close.
Quote from: Dish on January 10, 2026, 10:48:48 PMThis Bears season is inexplicable.
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Quote from: Pakuni on January 11, 2026, 11:26:21 AMThere are fair criticisms of Harbaugh, but this ain't it.
I mean, Lafleur has had a four-time MVP as his quarterback. His playoff record with that MVP? 1-3.
FWIW, Lamar has only eight career playoff starts. I think you're counting the Ravens' 2023 wild card loss to the Bengals here, but Tyler Huntley was their QB that day.
And what coach wouldn't have taken a knee to set up that field goal? I assume you're not suggesting that two yards made the difference in a kick that was nowhere close.
We will agree to disagree.
Timeout in your pocket. Outdoors at Pittsburgh. Rookie kicker. Derrick Henry and Lamar at your disposal. I'm sorry, I am not taking a two yard loss there. Even with the kick being missed poorly. I'm actually surprised you're arguing against that decision, but I digress.
I'd take Luke Fickell over MLF at this point. Give me Harbaugh. McDaniels. Don't really care. Some nerd came in and started calling out MLF, and MLF just shriveled up and took the beating.
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 11:47:57 AMWe will agree to disagree.
Timeout in your pocket. Outdoors at Pittsburgh. Rookie kicker. Derrick Henry and Lamar at your disposal. I'm sorry, I am not taking a two yard loss there. Even with the kick being missed poorly. I'm actually surprised you're arguing against that decision, but I digress.
Prior to that kick, Tyler Loop was perfect on the season from inside 50 yards. I don't think you risk a fumble, sack or penalty in that circumstance to pick up a few meaningless yards.
Downside > Upside.
I have not seen the Ravens as an exhibit in competence over the past 5 years. Similar challenges as GB albeit on a much lesser scale.
Reasons to believe that Love is a different character than Lamar and not subject to his shortcomings, even if Lamar is the better down to down player (questionable at this exact point).
Harbaugh would undoubtedly be a better leader, but if his unwillingness to make changes is what led to his departure, well I've seen that before.
I don't want McDaniels as anything other than an OC. I would welcome other leader of men types if he or other OCs in that tree are a fit.
GB would be the premier opening in the past several years if it came open. There is zero reason to settle.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 11, 2026, 12:02:51 PMPrior to that kick, Tyler Loop was perfect on the season from inside 50 yards. I don't think you risk a fumble, sack or penalty in that circumstance to pick up a few meaningless yards.
Downside > Upside.
None of those other kicks from inside 50 were in Pittsburgh (notoriously a difficult stadium to kick in) with the pressure of the AFC North championship on the line.
You're certainly correct that he missed it poorly, no doubt. My view is as head coach, I'm doing what I can to put my guys in position to succeed in that moment (as much as possible). I get what you're saying on the risk, totally valid. Respectfully, we disagree, and I appreciate your perspective.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 11, 2026, 11:56:53 AMI'd take Luke Fickell over MLF at this point. Give me Harbaugh. McDaniels. Don't really care. Some nerd came in and started calling out MLF, and MLF just shriveled up and took the beating.
Matt LaFleur is a guy who cares about how his hair looks on the sideline and how Ben Johnson touches his back. In the words of Logan Roy, he is not a serious coach.
Rams at Bears next weekend. That would be a great matchup and fun to watch. Or, we go to Seattle for another shot at the Seahawks. This NFL playoff stuff is fun.
I'm not sure what Buffalo should have done there. You don't want to take a knee to lose yardage, but you would have loved to lose no yards there and waste a down.
Didn't matter with the INT.
Really thought Jags would take it to the Bills. If not now for Josh Allen, I don't know when.
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 03:07:12 PMDidn't matter with the INT.
Really thought Jags would take it to the Bills. If not now for Josh Allen, I don't know when.
The fact that multiple offensive players can push the QB (or another teammate with the ball) forward as they did was Allen is a joke. Ban this sh*t, owners!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 11, 2026, 03:14:22 PMThe fact that multiple offensive players can push the QB (or another teammate with the ball) forward as they did was Allen is a joke. Ban this sh*t, owners!
Are you a ND fan? ;)
I'm not a fan either, but as long as it is the rules, defenses have to account for it. The fact that the Eagles always got away with offsides burned my ass more.
Kittle tears his Achilles.
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 04:42:40 PMKittle tears his Achilles.
That's a killer to them now and next season.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 11, 2026, 03:34:44 PMAre you a ND fan? ;)
I'm not a fan either, but as long as it is the rules, defenses have to account for it. The fact that the Eagles always got away with offsides burned my ass more.
Hell no!
I just thought it was a joke that the D had Allen stopped, then four of his teammates came barreling in and pushed him an additional 9 yards. I'm a Lions fan and they'll do that with Gibbs or Monty and still support going back to the old rules where the offense couldn't push their own player forward.
The crapty part last night is that the Packers would have gone into Seattle and beat them.
I may be proven completely wrong about this, but I think the Bears would have been way better off facing the Eagles. Their secondary vs Puka and Davante? Yeesh.
it's a good thing the Eagles took last week off so they would get the three seed, eh?
The Rams having to travel cross country for the third time in four weeks (including twice previously on short weeks)? Yes, please.
Rams by 10. NFC West is good. NFC North goes to 1-5 in the last two postseasons, with the one win being two North teams playing each other.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 11, 2026, 06:47:14 PMI may be proven completely wrong about this, but I think the Bears would have been way better off facing the Eagles. Their secondary vs Puka and Davante? Yeesh.
The Rams are the 5 seed which means the Bears would rather play them than the Eagles. Just math.
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 06:57:17 PMThe Rams having to travel cross country for the third time in four weeks (including twice previously on short weeks)? Yes, please.
I think weather in the teens too
The defense is going to give up lots of yards. Accept that part now
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 11, 2026, 07:37:28 PMI think weather in the teens too
The defense is going to give up lots of yards. Accept that part now
They're going to give up yards and points, the Rams are as good as any offense in the league.
They're also a different team on the road. I'll include the London game in this, but they are 4-3 when traveling cross country this year. They will have travelled over 10,000 air miles in the last five weeks. That ain't nothing.
Could the Bears get beat up? Sure, Stafford has played many games in the cold, Nacua will do what he does.
In the divisional round, you're going to play a good/great team. Game on Saturday night.
Quote from: Dish on January 11, 2026, 08:02:02 PMThey're going to give up yards and points, the Rams are as good as any offense in the league.
They're also a different team on the road. I'll include the London game in this, but they are 4-3 when traveling cross country this year. They will have travelled over 10,000 air miles in the last five weeks. That ain't nothing.
Could the Bears get beat up? Sure, Stafford has played many games in the cold, Nacua will do what he does.
In the divisional round, you're going to play a good/great team. Game on Saturday night.
Agreed, none of the match ups would be "great", every team is great at this point. The Rams -4?
Honestly, just happy to be here. It's all gravy and experience now.
NFL does Niners no favors having them play on Saturday next weekend.
Saturday:
Bills-Broncos
Seahawks-49ers
Sunday:
Bears-Rams
Pats-Texans/Steelers
Times TBD
Not sure why Bears fans are saying they're just happy to be here. Of course if you lose Sunday it's still been a great season. But you never know how many chances you'll get in the Playoffs. They host the Bucs, Eagles, Jags, and Pats next year and go to the Bills, Panthers, and Seahawks. Could very easily be the Commanders with a tougher schedule and not an insane record in one possession games next year. They still play in the NFC North, but I'd personally say it's more likely they miss the Playoffs next year than have a home game in the Divisional round.
Quote from: wadesworld on Today at 09:25:26 AMNot sure why Bears fans are saying they're just happy to be here. Of course if you lose Sunday it's still been a great season. But you never know how many chances you'll get in the Playoffs. They host the Bucs, Eagles, Jags, and Pats next year and go to the Bills, Panthers, and Seahawks. Could very easily be the Commanders with a tougher schedule and not an insane record in one possession games next year. They still play in the NFC North, but I'd personally say it's more likely they miss the Playoffs next year than have a home game in the Divisional round.
Cause the Bears are ahead of schedule and nobody expected to make the playoffs, much less pick up a win. Nobody doesn't want to win, but there is a big difference in wanting to win and acting like the season is a waste/you missed a key year in your prime window like some teams do if they don't make the NFC/AFC Championship game. They've surprised me and everybody else all year, so who knows, but I'm not thinking they are top 3 SB favs remaining at this point. So you enjoy the ride and everything else is playing with house money this year.
Do I think its likely they are a top 2 team in the NFC next year? Probably not. But they will likely be adding defensive depth/firepower, and their offensive stars are mostly very young. I don't need to get into specific details about why I think the Bears are different than the 2024 Commanders, but save a QB injury, I think its not unreasonable to see this as the window opening for the Bears (with a QB on a rookie deal) and not a fluke year that they can't replicate (the success, not the specific ways of winning).
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 11, 2026, 06:40:41 PMThe crapty part last night is that the Packers would have gone into Seattle and beat them.
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The lazy narrative that will exist all offseason is that the Bears will be next year's Washington. (I'm not saying Wades is being lazy here, I'm saying it'll be beaten to death by a lot of people).
Washington's roster is the oldest in the league and they traded a fair amount of draft capital for three veterans (Latimore, Tunsil, Samuel). They have a QB that coming into the league had red flags for his physical frame and has missed a lot of time. Their skill players on offense relied so heavily on McLaurin, and when he is injured and out, they really lack weapons. On defense, the Commanders let some productive players leave in free agency and relied on guys like Wagner (who clearly doesn't have it anymore).
Fully expect the Bears turnover rate to change next season and they will have a ton of questions to address on defense. Offensively, their skill players depth is significantly better than Washington's. Loveland/Odunze/Burden/Monagai would all be upgrades to Washington.
Agreed there's zero guarantees for the Bears to make the playoffs next season. A couple of injuries, defense not getting upgraded, tougher schedule would/will cause issues.
Quote from: Dish on Today at 11:54:30 AMThe lazy narrative that will exist all offseason is that the Bears will be next year's Washington. (I'm not saying Wades is being lazy here, I'm saying it'll be beaten to death by a lot of people).
Washington's roster is the oldest in the league and they traded a fair amount of draft capital for three veterans (Latimore, Tunsil, Samuel). They have a QB that coming into the league had red flags for his physical frame and has missed a lot of time. Their skill players on offense relied so heavily on McLaurin, and when he is injured and out, they really lack weapons. On defense, the Commanders let some productive players leave in free agency and relied on guys like Wagner (who clearly doesn't have it anymore).
Fully expect the Bears turnover rate to change next season and they will have a ton of questions to address on defense. Offensively, their skill players depth is significantly better than Washington's. Loveland/Odunze/Burden/Monagai would all be upgrades to Washington.
Agreed there's zero guarantees for the Bears to make the playoffs next season. A couple of injuries, defense not getting upgraded, tougher schedule would/will cause issues.
As an outside observer, I agree with all of that. The main thing IMHO is if they can improve defensively because they obviously can't count on the turnover ball bouncing their way over and over and over again. You look at the top 5 defenses now and they are so superior to the Bears in their ability to dictate games, even if they don't cause turnovers.
If I were a Bears fan, I'd be delighted to be having this conversation even as my team is getting ready for the second round of the playoffs. My son is a huge Bears fan, and he is over the moon about this team.
The Bears have to play a first place schedule next season. Detroit showed that can be the difference if you aren't playing your best every week. Best point differential in the division, last place.
Chicago had the last place schedule. I do not mean to diminish what they did. Johnson showed he could coach, Williams showed he could play, and the Bears earned what they have achieved. They deserve their record. Kudos. Enjoy.
Next season, a pissed off Detroit has the last place schedule. I definitely expect them to bounce back.
Things can change in a hurry in the NFL, even if you're a young team that appears set up for long-term success - remember when the Bengals were going to replace the Chiefs as the AFC's top dog and Arrowhead was Burrowhead? - but there's no use fretting about it now if you're a Bears fan.
Quote from: Dish on Today at 11:54:30 AMThe lazy narrative that will exist all offseason is that the Bears will be next year's Washington. (I'm not saying Wades is being lazy here, I'm saying it'll be beaten to death by a lot of people).
Washington's roster is the oldest in the league and they traded a fair amount of draft capital for three veterans (Latimore, Tunsil, Samuel). They have a QB that coming into the league had red flags for his physical frame and has missed a lot of time. Their skill players on offense relied so heavily on McLaurin, and when he is injured and out, they really lack weapons. On defense, the Commanders let some productive players leave in free agency and relied on guys like Wagner (who clearly doesn't have it anymore).
Fully expect the Bears turnover rate to change next season and they will have a ton of questions to address on defense. Offensively, their skill players depth is significantly better than Washington's. Loveland/Odunze/Burden/Monagai would all be upgrades to Washington.
Agreed there's zero guarantees for the Bears to make the playoffs next season. A couple of injuries, defense not getting upgraded, tougher schedule would/will cause issues.
Fully expect the turnover luck to regress, but at some point the way Allen coaches, you make your own luck.
I am not sure how the defense could be any worse, so that's a great thing for that team.
Despite a lot of games missed, they also were pretty fortunate in terms of EPA lost to injury.
All of this is to say, who knows, but I'd feel really good if I were a Bears fan.
The only thing that really matters is whether Caleb makes down-to-down strides where he is still average.
For me, and I've been consistent on this, the two biggest things I needed to see this season for the Bears was the progression on Caleb at QB and Ben Johnson as HC. Caleb has far exceeded my own personal expectations for his progression (I say that as someone who had a lot of questions about him). This isn't me crowning him as a superstar, I think he still has plenty to work on.
I still have questions on Ben Johnson's in-game style and management. He was really poor on Saturday night and over the second half of the season, I found myself with more questions than answers on a lot of his decisions.
Now, even if both both guys progress next season, for the other reasons discussed, they can still easily miss the playoffs. I don't doubt that the NFC North will stay loaded.
Quote from: tower912 on Today at 12:10:15 PMThe Bears have to play a first place schedule next season. Detroit showed that can be the difference if you aren't playing your best every week. Best point differential in the division, last place.
Chicago had the last place schedule. I do not mean to diminish what they did. Johnson showed he could coach, Williams showed he could play, and the Bears earned what they have achieved. They deserve their record. Kudos. Enjoy.
Next season, a pissed off Detroit has the last place schedule. I definitely expect them to bounce back.
Chicago's draft strategy of getting weapons for Williams really paid off. Loveland is already a beast, Burden and Odunze, combined with DJ Moore provide amazing targets for Williams.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 01:41:23 PMChicago's draft strategy of getting weapons for Williams really paid off. Loveland is already a beast, Burden and Odunze, combined with DJ Moore provide amazing targets for Williams.
Offseason is at least 6 days away but I suspect DJ Moore is gone this offseason to reallocate assets. Plus he seems curmudgeony at times. Not to AJ Brown levels by any stretch. But if I'm the Bears, Rome and Burden + Loveland are enough.
Quote from: GB Warrior on Today at 02:22:10 PMOffseason is at least 6 days away but I suspect DJ Moore is gone this offseason to reallocate assets. Plus he seems curmudgeony at times. Not to AJ Brown levels by any stretch. But if I'm the Bears, Rome and Burden + Loveland are enough.
$35 million dead cap hit if they dump him before June 1 this year; $27 million post-June 1. That goes down to $8 million and $4 million in 2027.
So, unless Johnson really dislikes the guy, he's probably sticking around for another season.
Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 02:44:46 PM$35 million dead cap hit if they dump him before June 1 this year; $27 million post-June 1. That goes down to $8 million and $4 million in 2027.
So, Johnson really dislikes the guy, he's probably sticking around for another season.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that DJ would be traded for like a 4th or 5th round pick.
Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 02:44:46 PM$35 million dead cap hit if they dump him before June 1 this year; $27 million post-June 1. That goes down to $8 million and $4 million in 2027.
So, Johnson really dislikes the guy, he's probably sticking around for another season.
Ah I hadn't checked spotrac. Yeah, no way at that number.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 03:05:07 PMCorrect me if I'm wrong, but I think that DJ would be traded for like a 4th or 5th round pick.
They'd still have to take on dead cap space from all his guaranteed money, which was a substantial part of his deal (about $43 million at signing, plus $23.5 million guaranteed salary in 2026).