2013 NFC North/NFL Thread

[Coleman]

Have fun with that. Matt Flynn "led GB to a 2-5-1 record. What was his QB rating for that impressive stretch? About the same as Cutler's career rating.

But Jay has shown he can lead a team to the playoffs once every 8 years, so if they sign him to an 8-year deal, Chi fans will have something to look forward too. Better than being a Cubbie fan!!

It wasn't just Flynn during that 2-5-1 stretch. We had Seneca Wallace and Tolzein as well.

[brandx]

It wasn't just Flynn during that 2-5-1 stretch. We had Seneca Wallace and Tolzein as well.

Yeah, but it doesn't sound as good that way.

I think Wallace & Tolzien played 2 1/2 games out of the 8 if I remember correctly.

[Blackhat]

Have to admit...I'm gonna miss Schwartz

[wadesworld]

Two random thoughts:

1) I'm really loving Andrew Quarless.  If Finley wants to get paid, I could absolutely see the Packers letting him walk.

2) I loved what the Packers did with their pass protection in passing situations.  Rather than having the halfback be the check down, they just kept him in to help block and it was extremely effective.  While the check down pass can be extremely important, giving Rodgers an extra second to find a receiver can be even more important.

[wadesworld]

"Cobb instantly recognized that Conte was squatting on his prescribed curl route at the first-down marker. So after six strides, Cobb raised his hand and continued on a go route. “I saw that the safety was flat-footed and stayed on the move,” he said."

Crazy how much these players can read and react to in a split second.  I absolutely love Cobb.  He may be my favorite Packer of all time.

[DegenerateDish]

Plenty of good seats still available for Niners/Pack.

I understand the logistics behind it, but for 15,000 unsold by now, that's insane.

[Blackhat]

I might have to go.   Most go topless, thinking I'll go bottomless to stir up the ESPN pot a little bit.

[MU B2002]

On an unrelated note, how do the Browns fire their head coach after 1 season, a season in which they traded away their 1 big name (who is proving to not be all that great of an NFL running back) and had absolutely no talent on the roster?  I'd be more worried about the GM...

That trade moving Trent Richardson might have been the smartest move any GM made in the league all year.  What could you get for T Rich now?  A third?  Lombardi is in his first season, and I believe will do just fine.  I think Josh Gordon at WR and Cameron at TE are bigger names at this point.

[Blackhat]

In T Rich's defense, the Colts have sucked at running the ball.   Stepped into a bad situation as far as holes opening up.

[shiloh26]

In T Rich's defense, the Colts have sucked at running the ball.   Stepped into a bad situation as far as holes opening up.

Donald Brown averaged over 5 yards per carry.  I watched a few Colts games and T Rich seemed much too hesitant to hit the hole, it reminded me of watching James Starks a few years ago. Fairly effective if he got a head of steam, but for whatever reason was really slow to read the defense and make a move upfield.  Part of that might be moving to a new offense mid-year, I still think he figures it out and has a decent career.  But at #3 overall, and then being traded for a 1st round pick, he'd have to become Adrian Peterson-lite in order to not look like a huge bust.

[DegenerateDish]

If the Packers game is blacked out, does that apply to Milwaukee or only Green Bay?

[jsglow]

Plenty of good seats still available for Niners/Pack.

I understand the logistics behind it, but for 15,000 unsold by now, that's insane.

Learned that Packers changed playoff payment policy this year.  Season ticket holders were asked to pony up $ back in November when prospects were very bleak.  They were told that unused $ would be applied to next year rather than returned as in past.  Seemingly many opted out.  The scramble is to now sell the remaining unused this week.  My son and I have decided to go because tickets are so reasonable.

[NavinRJohnson]

If the Packers game is blacked out, does that apply to Milwaukee or only Green Bay?

It won't be backed out. Until I saw this, I didn't even kow tix were available. I assume most were the same...been so conditioned to tickets not being available. I suspect they will be gone by tomorrow at this time.

[hairy worthen]

If the Packers game is blacked out, does that apply to Milwaukee or only Green Bay?

How far do you have to drive to see the bears play this weekend?  Oh wait.

[DegenerateDish]

How far do you have to drive to see the bears play this weekend?  Oh wait.

I'm not sure I get it, this has zero to do with the Bears.

[DegenerateDish]

It won't be backed out. Until I saw this, I didn't even kow tix were available. I assume most were the same...been so conditioned to tickets not being available. I suspect they will be gone by tomorrow at this time.

It's 50/50 right now. They only sold 2,000 tickets today, 13k to go.

They have until 3:30pm Thursday to sell the remaining. Fear is with the holiday, they might get screwed. NFL probably grants an extension I'd assume.

Cincy and Indy ain't sold out yet either. Cincy highly doubtful, Indy probably gets there.

Fascinating though to see if Packers come through. Tough to fathom them not selling out a home playoff game.

[Blackhat]

Sunday 3:40 time sucks too.   Most people need to travel 3-5 hours and then work on Monday.

[GGGG]

Any chance that the local Fox affiliates will buy them up?  I have to imagine they would hate to miss out on playoff football.

[hairy worthen]

Any chance that the local Fox affiliates will buy them up?  I have to imagine they would hate to miss out on playoff football.

They are at 11k as of now. Still have 2 days. Where dish gets 50/50 i have no idea. I am sure they will sell them out. When I lived in Houston, this was a common occurrence, most times the local affiliate or some business bought them out and gave them away.

[DegenerateDish]

They are at 11k as of now. Still have 2 days. Where dish gets 50/50 i have no idea. I am sure they will sell them out. When I lived in Houston, this was a common occurrence, most times the local affiliate or some business bought them out and gave them away.

Bill Hawker, Packers Corporate Sales, former co-worker of mine at the Bears in text to me "50/50 at this point".

That's where from. Horses mouth.

[hairy worthen]

Bill Hawker, Packers Corporate Sales, former co-worker of mine at the Bears in text to me "50/50 at this point".

That's where from. Horses mouth.

Settle down, just wondering where you got that number. Your 13k and 2k sold today is incorrect.

[DegenerateDish]

Settle down, just wondering where you got that number. Your 13k and 2k sold today is incorrect.

Ok then?...

[ChicosBailBonds]

Settle down, just wondering where you got that number. Your 13k and 2k sold today is incorrect.

ESPN reporting something similar

[hairy worthen]

ESPN reporting something similar

11k left per the team. Still a lot to go but they only opened it up for sale a day ago.

[jsglow]

11k left pet the team. Still a lot to go but they only opened it up for sale a day ago.

Correct. Non-season ticket holders were able to buy starting at 3p Monday.  This afternoon the 4 ticket limit was lifted.  Packers are really trying to get the word out.