2013 NFC North/NFL Thread

[MerrittsMustache]

Man, I look smart several weeks later.  The way they are playing and Schwarz is coaching, 7-9 is on the table.    Astounding.    If they lose the division, I don't see how Jimmy keeps his job.   4-6 inches of snow on the ground, and his tush is still feeling the heat. 

As a Bears fan I hate to say it, but I'd put my money on the 9-6-1 Packers to win the North.

[ChicosBailBonds]

http://deadspin.com/nothing-is-better-than-football-in-the-snow-1479467849

[ChicosBailBonds]

As a Bears fan I hate to say it, but I'd put my money on the 9-6-1 Packers to win the North.

If Rodgers comes back, yes.  The game in Dallas might be over at 85 if he does.  Two good offenses (when Rodgers playing), two not so good defenses.

[hairy worthen]

As a Bears fan I hate to say it, but I'd put my money on the 9-6-1 Packers to win the North.

Unlikely, but it wouldn't shock me to see 8-7-1 win the North

[MUfan12]

A lot of the time, the NFL hype annoys me.  The over the top pre game crap...every storyline played out continuously...bad Thursday football...pink October...blah blah blah.

And then you have a day like yesterday with weather, exciting endings, and capped off with a playoff like Seattle v. San Francisco game, and you just wish the NFL would get out of its way and just let the product speak for itself.

Absolutely spot on.

[Dish]

If the Bears aren't going to win the North (and they really don't deserve to), I hope it's the Packers (no offense Tower).

A healthy Rodgers and Pack team in the playoffs would be a real wild card in the tournament.

As much as I follow and love the NFL, I keep realizing the more I know, the less I understand (sorry Don Henley). I thought the Lions were a lock a month ago, the Jags had winless season written all over them, now they are the hottest team in the AFC.

I have no idea who wins tonight, none.

[NavinRJohnson]

I have no idea who wins tonight, none.

Seems like the Cowboys would fit right in with the NFC North.

[tower912]

I'm not offended.   And remember that the Lions are never a lock. 

[MU B2002]

... the Jags had winless season written all over them, now they are the hottest team in the AFC....

And they are home dogs to a Bills team who just got pulverized in Tampa, go figure.

[ChicosBailBonds]

What's the scoop on Rodgers for Dallas...I assume he is playing?  I'm in my fantasy super bowl unless Marshall scores like 4 TD's tonight, and I've been riding Rodgers on the pine the last 4 weeks.  Any skinny?

[GGGG]

What's the scoop on Rodgers for Dallas...I assume he is playing?  I'm in my fantasy super bowl unless Marshall scores like 4 TD's tonight, and I've been riding Rodgers on the pine the last 4 weeks.  Any skinny?

Twitter reports are that he still isn't cleared and Flynn is being prepped.  Pretty hard to tell how much of that is smoke until reports surface from Wednesday's practice.

[NavinRJohnson]

What's the scoop on Rodgers for Dallas...I assume he is playing?  I'm in my fantasy super bowl unless Marshall scores like 4 TD's tonight, and I've been riding Rodgers on the pine the last 4 weeks.  Any skinny?

Supposedly another scan tomorrow. If it isn't clean, sounds like little chance he will play.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Twitter reports are that he still isn't cleared and Flynn is being prepped.  Pretty hard to tell how much of that is smoke until reports surface from Wednesday's practice.

If I were the Packers, I'd try to play possum as long as possible and make the Cowboys prep for both of them.

[Dish]

Tonight's weather at Soldier is why there should never be a cold weather Super Bowl. I sold my seats tonight to some Cowboy fans he paid $500 for the pair. Insanity.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Tonight's weather at Soldier is why there should never be a cold weather Super Bowl. I sold my seats tonight to some Cowboy fans he paid $500 for the pair. Insanity.

I thought yesterday's bad weather was awesome, but I will not disagree with you on the Super Bowl.  I've been to plenty of them and have very little interest in attending this year.  I have a sneaky feeling many of the "regulars" to the game from the corporate world will not be going this year and will sell their tickets off....that's a good thing in many ways.

[Dish]

FWIW, NFL experts on twitter blowing up saying trade Cutler after the tender.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Same as it ever way.  Cowboys defense just brutal...absolutely brutal.  Bears defense, a close 2nd.

[NavinRJohnson]

FWIW, NFL experts on twitter blowing up saying trade Cutler after the tender.

Heard that as well. I just don't think they'll get much of anything for him in that scenario. Better be chain you have a deal worked out.

[Dish]

Oh my, Jeffrey, wow. Beast.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Oh my, Jeffrey, wow. Beast.

Consider the opponent...Marquette club football could hang 14 on the Cowboys.

[Dish]

Consider the opponent...Marquette club football could hang 14 on the Cowboys.

Jeffrey is having an absolutely incredible year. He's arguably sevond best in NFC.

[jesmu84]

Ditka!

[ChicosBailBonds]

Jeffrey is having an absolutely incredible year. He's arguably sevond best in NFC.

I'm teasing, but I've seen everyone the Cowboys play have incredible games.  Megatron's being the most insane.  It's the worst defense in the history of the franchise and it might end up breaking the New Orleans Saints record as the worst ever.  We make everyone look good.  Wait until Rodgers plays them next week, it will be insane.

[jesmu84]

I'm teasing, but I've seen everyone the Cowboys play have incredible games.  Megatron's being the most insane.  It's the worst defense in the history of the franchise and it might end up breaking the New Orleans Saints record as the worst ever.  We make everyone look good.  Wait until Rodgers plays them next week, it will be insane.

Right. I just think Dish was referring to the catch just before half in itself. It was a great catch regardless of the competition

[NavinRJohnson]

Jeffrey is having an absolutely incredible year. He's arguably sevond best in NFC.

He's been ridiculous, and he's up there, but truthfully, hes probably second best on his own team. I'll take Megatron, Marshall, and probably Dez Bryant, but like I said, he's right up there. I don't think he gets anywhere near the respect he deserves, but I think Jordy Nelson is probably in the Top 5 conversation as well.