2014-15 NFC North/NFL Thread

[MU82]

AP.  Done for the year.

http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=11896187

I understand why the union and Peterson would fight it, but it is impossible to feel even a speck of sympathy for a child abuser. And no matter one's view of corporal punishment, that's exactly what Peterson is.

He beat a 4-year-old bloody. A less-famous person very well might be in jail.

[GooooMarquette]

I understand why the union and Peterson would fight it, but it is impossible to feel even a speck of sympathy for a child abuser. And no matter one's view of corporal punishment, that's exactly what Peterson is.

He beat a 4-year-old bloody. A less-famous person very well might be in jail.

+1

[RushmoreAcademy]

Sure looks that way. We are all lucky to get to watch him play the position.

He is dominating and making it look easy.  For one season right now I'd take him in a heartbeat over any other QB, and I'm a Bears fan saying that.
Hard to begrudge Brady anything.  Doesn't matter who else they roll through NE, he just keeps winning, throwing TD's to guys who were recently selling Buicks... and not by being in a commercial.

[tower912]

Same old Lions.   Although, facing the Cardinals and the Patriots back to back would suck for anybody.    Still thinking about you and your family, Dish.    Every time I look at this thread.   Hang in there, brother. 

[brandx]

Same old Lions.   Although, facing the Cardinals and the Patriots back to back would suck for anybody.    Still thinking about you and your family, Dish.    Every time I look at this thread.   Hang in there, brother. 

Old habits die hard.

The NFL will review Dominic Raiola's cut block on Patriots DL Zach Moore for a possible fine, but the  Lions center is not facing a suspension, the league said. The NFL is also looking into a play where Raiola appears to take a swing at Moore for possible discipline.

Lions coach Jim Caldwell said he spoke with Raiola, but he kept the nature of their conversation private. The coach said the team is not considering any punishment for Raiola.

The issue with Raiola started when he tried to cut-block Moore on the game's final play with Detroit lined up in a kneel-down formation at the end of New England's 34-9 win over the Lions. After the game, Raiola said he was trying to cut-block Moore and took umbrage with NE scoring a late TD.

The Patriots scored the late touchdown because a C.J. Mosley personal foul penalty nullified a Patriots field goal to give NE a first down at the 1-yard line. Caldwell said Mosley was flagged appropriately.

"I cut him. We took a knee, so I cut the nose," Raiola said. "They went for a touchdown at two minutes; they could have taken three knees and the game could have been over.

[MerrittsMustache]

Fictitious Trade: Jay Cutler for RGIII. Which team says no?

Before you say the Bears...

Cutler has a cap hit of ~$17M each of the next 2 seasons while RGIII's is $6.8M and expires after next season.

[GGGG]

Fictitious Trade: Jay Cutler for RGIII. Which team says no?

Before you say the Bears...

Cutler has a cap hit of ~$17M each of the next 2 seasons while RGIII's is $6.8M and expires after next season.

Yeah but RGIII has devolved into something Godawful. 

[hairy worthen]

Fictitious Trade: Jay Cutler for RGIII. Which team says no?

Before you say the Bears...

Cutler has a cap hit of ~$17M each of the next 2 seasons while RGIII's is $6.8M and expires after next season.

If the Bears feel that they are in complete rebuild mode, then they should consider that.  RGIII has been close to a disaster for Washington, but some of it may be related to the dysfunction of the organization. RGIII may have upside and he is young enough to build around. Personally I think he is over hyped and over rated and never will be an elite QB, but he is cheap enough to give a shot and if he doesn't work out you can unload him.

If the Bears are delusional and feel they can contend soon, then I wouldn't do that trade.

[MU B2002]

Fictitious Trade: Jay Cutler for RGIII. Which team says no?

Before you say the Bears...

Cutler has a cap hit of ~$17M each of the next 2 seasons while RGIII's is $6.8M and expires after next season.

Fictitious Trade: Jay Cutler for Titans first rounder.

[hairy worthen]

Fictitious Trade: Jay Cutler for Titans first rounder.

Cutler would never fetch a first rounder. 3rd rounder maybe

[brandx]

Same old Lions.   Although, facing the Cardinals and the Patriots back to back would suck for anybody.    Still thinking about you and your family, Dish.    Every time I look at this thread.   Hang in there, brother. 

Tower, what happened to Stafford this year? Since week 2, Oakland (Carr), the Jets (Smith & Vick) and Jacksonville (Bortles) have all scored more TDs than Detroit. Has he regressed or do you think it's the coaching?

[tower912]

Tower, what happened to Stafford this year? Since week 2, Oakland (Carr), the Jets (Smith & Vick) and Jacksonville (Bortles) have all scored more TDs than Detroit. Has he regressed or do you think it's the coaching?

Bad offensive line play has turned and poor play calling.    Getting knocked down on almost every dropback, new OC isn't nearly as creative as Linehan.   Plus, from an accuracy standpoint, Stafford has always been more like Favre than Brady/Manning.   

[jesmu84]

7 rushes for the bears. 7. Of course, trestman said at halftime they needed to be more balanced.

[brandx]

7 rushes for the bears. 7. Of course, trestman said at halftime they needed to be more balanced.

Trestman must not trust Trestman.

[JuniorCardigan]

Cutler would never fetch a first rounder. 3rd rounder maybe

Hey, you never know what a team desperate for a QB will do. I could see a team like the Texans giving up a first rounder for Cutler (very unlikely, however)

[tower912]

Amazing what no drops and a less than stellar opposing defense will do for a team's offense. 

[hairy worthen]

Hey, you never know what a team desperate for a QB will do. I could see a team like the Texans giving up a first rounder for Cutler (very unlikely, however)

No,  you are right about that

[MikeDeanesDarkGlasses]

No,  you are right about that

The only way Cutler is gone is if someone does a desperate move -trading multiple picks.  Texans are set with Mallet.  One interesting trade, though, would be RGIII for Cutler.  It would make sense on both ends and could benefit each team. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Goodell is in a heap of trouble. Ray rice reinstated after he was found of telling the truth to the NFL from the beginning.

[brandx]

Goodell is in a heap of trouble. Ray rice reinstated after he was found of telling the truth to the NFL from the beginning.

Well, right from the stat we knew either Goodell was lying or everybody else was. Not too hard to figure out.

[GGGG]

Packers v. Patriots.  IMO there aren't many things better in sports than a late season, late Sunday afternoon game between two high quality football teams.

[GGGG]

BTW, anyone who still thinks that McCarthy can't make adjustments and is just riding on Aaron Rodgers should watch today's game again. 

[jesmu84]

Bears looking solid on both sides of the ball

#balance

[MU B2002]

Even though they are awful and drive me insane, I am looking to take my daughter to the last home game of the season (12/21 vs the Lions).  Any scoopers looking to unload tickets for a reasonable price?  I can't believe how ridiculous ticket prices are on stub hub considering the season they are having.


Also, hopefully B Marsh's injury is just ribs. 

[brandx]

Done for it year - as if it matters.