2012 NFC North/NFL Thread

[Dish]

McCoy and Armstrong will get interviews with Bears this weekend.

[nyg]

Looks like Reid to Cards.

But, big news now is that John Gruden has the itch again.  Maybe to Eagles or Chargers. 

[MerrittsMustache]

McCoy and Armstrong will get interviews with Bears this weekend.

Keith Armstrong = Rooney Rule

[GGGG]

Either the NFL has to drop the Rooney rule, or it has to tell its owners to be serious about it and not just pay lip service.  I mean, the Cardinals interview Ray Horton...the defensive coordinator on a staff it just fired.  Does anyone seriously think that was anything but a Rooney Rule interview?

[martyconlonontherun]

Either the NFL has to drop the Rooney rule, or it has to tell its owners to be serious about it and not just pay lip service.  I mean, the Cardinals interview Ray Horton...the defensive coordinator on a staff it just fired.  Does anyone seriously think that was anything but a Rooney Rule interview?

I'm normally against this type of stuff but it does help some even if the team isn't going to hire him. It gives the coach interview experience and also is good PR to get his name thrown around as a coach candidate. In the rare cases, it allows the coach to prove himself and may be considered for future lower jobs by the team.

[hairy worthen]

I'm normally against this type of stuff but it does help some even if the team isn't going to hire him. It gives the coach interview experience and also is good PR to get his name thrown around as a coach candidate. In the rare cases, it allows the coach to prove himself and may be considered for future lower jobs by the team.

If i were a minority, I am not sure how i would feel about being interviewed only because I was a minority and had no chance at the job. Obviously the intent is good and maybe it does help in some ways as you say.

[nyg]

Just placed my bet on Green Bay.

Joe Webb to start at QB for Vikes.  Ponder out. 

[mu_hilltopper]

Just placed my bet on Green Bay.

Joe Webb to start at QB for Vikes.  Ponder out. 

They shouldn't even play this game.  GB by 30+.

[The Process]

They shouldn't even play this game.  GB by 30+.

I certainly hope so.  I'm taking Mrs. CA to a bar to watch it with all I can eat pizza and all I can drink Lakefront beer for $10, so I better not lose my appetite...

[Blackhat]

Christian Ponder isn't exactly a superstar.    Webb may add to their running game.

Lets Go Pack!

[Jay Bee]

I certainly hope so.  I'm taking Mrs. CA to a bar to watch it with all I can eat pizza and all I can drink Lakefront beer for $10, so I better not lose my appetite...

You'll need to drink your money's worth and more, young fella.

SKOL VIKINGS!!!!!!!

[Benny B]

Seriously?  The game's been over for over an hour, and nobody wants to chime in?


Crickets.

[spiral97]

Seriously?  The game's been over for over an hour, and nobody wants to chime in?


Crickets.

Chime in after a trivial practice session? 

[GGGG]

http://deadspin.com/5973467/whimsical-local-news-segment-on-the-vikings-turns-violent-hilarious

[🏀]

San Fran opening as 3 point favorite.

[Dish]

"Fed Ex Field looked great today!"
-Chicago Park District

[Sir Lawrence]

"Fed Ex Field looked great today!"
-Chicago Park District

Painted gravel.  What a disgrace.  Is there not a field quality requirement in the NFL?

[MU B2002]

Did RG3 shred his knee completely or just sprain.  Never saw any info after the game.

[LON]

Did RG3 shred his knee completely or just sprain.  Never saw any info after the game.

It certainly looked like it said, "Eff this.  I'm done."

[MU B2002]

If that was Cutler, they would be ripping him on outside the lines for not going after the fumble.

[GGGG]

Painted gravel.  What a disgrace.  Is there not a field quality requirement in the NFL?

Yes.  I don't know the details, but the NFL wants them to drain water well so they don't freeze.  That means they usually have a sand base to them.  Unfortunately that means that they can get shredded up.

I personally think that the NFL should require limited number of non-NFL competitions during the season or else install fieldturf.  If you look at Green Bay, they didn't have to replace a bit of that turf this year because of how they take care of their field.

[🏀]

Yes.  I don't know the details, but the NFL wants them to drain water well so they don't freeze.  That means they usually have a sand base to them.  Unfortunately that means that they can get shredded up.

I personally think that the NFL should require limited number of non-NFL competitions during the season or else install fieldturf.  If you look at Green Bay, they didn't have to replace a bit of that turf this year because of how they take care of their field.

NFL needs to start looking at these fields for sure. Chicago had a better year, but nothing great. Some better standards should be developed.

[jesmu84]

If that was Cutler, they would be ripping him on outside the lines for not going after the fumble.

http://chicago.barstoolsports.com/random-thoughts/so-christian-ponder-misses-saturdays-game-with-a-phantom-injury-rgiii-shouldve-come-out-in-the-2nd-quarter-with-a-sprained-knee-and-cutler-is-still-a-kitten-for-the-2011-nfc-championship-game/

where are all the tweets and media hate for ponder or rg3?

[Benny B]

Yes.  I don't know the details, but the NFL wants them to drain water well so they don't freeze.  That means they usually have a sand base to them.  Unfortunately that means that they can get shredded up.

I personally think that the NFL should require limited number of non-NFL competitions during the season or else install fieldturf.  If you look at Green Bay, they didn't have to replace a bit of that turf this year because of how they take care of their field.

Agree that maintenance is the key, but proper care can only go so far when dealing with natural grass.  A bad rain during an early-season game, unseasonable heat/cold for the specific species during the summer months, quality of the sod, etc. can all tank a field regardless of how many master groundskeepers a team has on staff.

[ATWizJr]

http://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/super-page/so-christian-ponder-misses-saturdays-game-with-a-phantom-injury-rgiii-shouldve-come-out-in-the-2nd-quarter-with-a-sprained-knee-and-cutler-is-still-a-kitten-for-the-2011-nfc-championship-game/

where are all the tweets and media hate for ponder or rg3?

They are not as surly, moody, and whiny enough to merit media hate.