2010-2011 NFC North Division

[wadesworld]

It certainly doesn't help.  Any time you lose a guy who has rushed for 1,200 yards each of the past 2 years it is going to hurt you.  I do think that some of his success was because of the success of the passing game, thus opening up the running game.  He did not have a lot of success running before the injury on Sunday and it was because the passing game did not get going early on.  When it did in the 3rd quarter, Jackson had a very good quarter.  Once the passing failed, the running game did too.  So I think Jackson will produce close to what Grant did, but the depth at the position is what scares me.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

In my eyes, Johnson unnecessarily took his 2nd hand off the ball (read...hot dog).  So, while I was mad that the Bears were able to get a cheap win, I always enjoy a hot dog being done in by himself.

+1

He had every opportunity to pull the ball into his body and fall on this back with two hands on the ball.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Instead of mustard on that HotDog he got egg on his face

[Dish]

Who'd have thought, 2-0 Bears vs 2-0 Packers next Monday night? Should be interesting, Monday night, in Chicago. I'd expect a Packer victory, but if the Bears are going to have a chance, it's going to be at home.

[wadesworld]

Nice game by Brent today.  225 yards, 0 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble.

The men are separating themselves from the boys early on this season.  Looks like a sprint to the finish between the Packers and the Bears.  20 total points in the 2 games so far by the Vikings.  Count me impressed.  The consensus Vikings are...errr...SKOL VIKI...err...

With the Cowboys and Vikings both 0-2, it looks like the NFC will come down to the Packers (2-0) and the Saints (1-0).

In all honesty, the Packers are in a great position right now.  My guess is next Monday's game is your typical Packers at Bears game.  Sloppy game, a lot of turnovers, neither team playing well offensively, and the team who turns the ball over less wins.

[MU B2002]

Who'd have thought, 2-0 Bears vs 2-0 Packers next Monday night? Should be interesting, Monday night, in Chicago. I'd expect a Packer victory, but if the Bears are going to have a chance, it's going to be at home.

Can you imagine how many yards cutler could throw for if he didn't have to pick himself up off the ground on 50% of their pass plays?

[GGGG]

Nice game by Brent today.  225 yards, 0 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble.

The men are separating themselves from the boys early on this season.  Looks like a sprint to the finish between the Packers and the Bears.  20 total points in the 2 games so far by the Vikings.  Count me impressed.  The consensus Vikings are...errr...SKOL VIKI...err...

With the Cowboys and Vikings both 0-2, it looks like the NFC will come down to the Packers (2-0) and the Saints (1-0).

Uh...there are 14 games to go.  Plenty of times for other teams to step up, injuries to occur, etc.

[muarmy81]

The packers have beaten the bills and the eagles...they haven't played anyone yet.

[GOMU1104]

We'll see how good Cutler is when he has Clay Matthews in his ass for 60 minutes next Monday night.

[shiloh26]

The packers have beaten the bills and the eagles...they haven't played anyone yet.

Could say the same of the Bears... Lions=Bills, Eagles=Cowboys... Bears had a great game against the Cowboys, but the Cowboys have shown nothing early on this year to justify their hype.

[wadesworld]

Uh...there are 14 games to go.  Plenty of times for other teams to step up, injuries to occur, etc.

Nice editing.  That's why I added the last paragraph.  I pulled a JayBee impression for the first 3/4 of the post.

Could say the same of the Bears... Lions=Bills, Eagles=Cowboys... Bears had a great game against the Cowboys, but the Cowboys have shown nothing early on this year to justify their hype.

Well put, but the Eagles are actually 1-1.  The Boys are 0-2.

[Dish]

We'll see how good Cutler is when he has Clay Matthews in his ass for 60 minutes next Monday night.

No offense, but DeMarcus Ware>Clay Matthews.

[muarmy81]

I agree...
CHI hasn't really been tested although I think DAL will get things turned around.  I think GB is fortunate to have played Philly when they did.  I don't think they would have beat a philly team if Vick had played the entire game last week.  I'm hoping Kolb suits up when they play CHI.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Can you imagine how many yards cutler could throw for if he didn't have to pick himself up off the ground on 50% of their pass plays?

I am surprised he wasn't knocked out on his feet.....he was killed in the first and a half quarter.  He can take a hit.  Stereotypes be damned.

[Moonboots]

No offense, but DeMarcus Ware>Clay Matthews.

Maybe. But it's a lot closer than you think.

[Dish]

I'm not saying Clay Matthews isn't a great young player, but Ware is elite, knocked Cutler on his rear plenty of times today, and Cutler came out with huge numbers and a victory. Say what you will about Cutler, but he is one tough SOB.

[GGGG]

It really is hard to compare the two.  They are different types of players used in different ways. 

[tower912]

Can you imagine how many yards cutler could throw for if he didn't have to pick himself up off the ground on 50% of their pass plays?

It is a characteristic of a Mike Martz offense.  Maximum receivers running routes, minimum protection, QB has to get the ball out on time or get run over.   

[Rollout-the-Barrel]

Uh...there are 14 games to go.  Plenty of times for other teams to step up, injuries to occur, etc.

True, but historically only ten percent of teams who start 0-2 make playoffs over the past ten years.

[shiloh26]

It is a characteristic of a Mike Martz offense.  Maximum receivers running routes, minimum protection, QB has to get the ball out on time or get run over.   

Yeah, and those routes aren't slants and outs, they're crosses and posts... the quarterback really has to be able to stand in the pocket for a long time in a Martz system.  Kudos to Cutler, he's looked good this year in a tough system.  Bears/Packers should be a good one, as it always is.  Early divisional games are always important, especially when the other 2 teams in the division are 0-2.

[Hards Alumni]

No offense, but DeMarcus Ware>Clay Matthews.

disagree.

Maybe 2 years ago Ware > Matthews, but Matthews has been stellar so far.

[MerrittsMustache]

disagree.

Maybe 2 years ago Ware > Matthews, but Matthews has been stellar so far.

I'd take the guy who's been an All-Pro each of the last 3 seasons over the guy who has been "stellar so far" against a couple weaker teams.

[wadesworld]

I'd take the guy who's been an All-Pro each of the last 3 seasons over the guy who has been "stellar so far" against a couple weaker teams.

I'd probably take DeMarcus Ware for this season as well, but it's not just these 1st 2 games of this season that Matthews was really good. He was a stud last year too. And long term I'd take Matthews 100% of the time.

[🏀]

I'd probably take DeMarcus Ware for this season as well, but it's not just these 1st 2 games of this season that Matthews was really good. He was a stud last year too. And long term I'd take Matthews 100% of the time.

+1. Matthews was a pro-bowler last season, and will be again this season barring an injury.

[MerrittsMustache]

I'd probably take DeMarcus Ware for this season as well, but it's not just these 1st 2 games of this season that Matthews was really good. He was a stud last year too. And long term I'd take Matthews 100% of the time.

I doubt you'd make that same statement if Matthews wasn't on the Packers...but I guess that's part of what makes sports great. My guys are always better than your guys.