2015-16 NFC North/NFL thread

[jsglow]

Wasn't Allen playing a rush end in a 4-3 last year?  That was the same position he was playing in MN.  He was asked to play a different role *this* year in the 3-4.  The Bears made the gamble that Allen was better than Peppers, and based on their 2013-14 season, that was considered a good bet at the time.

Peppers succeeded in making that switch because he isn't *the* man rushing the passer - Matthews is.  And because he is a ridiculous athlete.  Allen isn't really the same type.

I think you're right.  And that fits with your system continuity comment in the other thread.

[jesmu84]

Allegedly, cowboys wanted forte before opening weekend. Pace said yes, fox said no.

[GGGG]

Allegedly, cowboys wanted forte before opening weekend. Pace said yes, fox said no.

Uh....that's why you let the GM make these choices.  Fox is looking at the season if not the game.  Pace is looking on how to best build the team.

[MerrittsMustache]

Allegedly, cowboys wanted forte before opening weekend. Pace said yes, fox said no.

According to...?

In exchange for...?

[jesmu84]

According to...?

In exchange for...?

https://mobile.twitter.com/AaronLemingNFL/status/648599133125767168

[MU82]

The Bears paid Allen's $11.5 million roster bonus this year and his base salary entering the 2015 season was only $1 million, so the Panthers are on the hook for roughly $882,000 the rest of the season.

This is correct -- it is almost no risk for the Panthers. As a Panthers fan who is thrilled the team is 3-0 despite getting almost no pass rush so far, I am very happy to add a guy I've always enjoyed watching. I'm hoping Allen has 4 good months left in him but really, anything the Panthers get out of him will be a bonus.

Thanks, Bears!

[tower912]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/report_broncos_safety_knew_lio.html#incart_most-read_

Lions OC so bad players from the other teams are telling the Lions players they knew what was coming.   

[Dish]

As a pure football fan, I wish we could forward to February and have Packers/Patriots right now. I know there's other 3-0 teams, but those are the two best teams in football, and would love to see that game and everyone as healthy as possible. It won't happen, but it'd be incredible if both teams went 16-0 reg season, and met in the title game.

Rodgers is Jordan right now, he's the best QB I've ever seen. As great as he's been, this is his absolute prime right now. As poor as QB play is in the league, it makes you appreciate Rodgers that much more.

I think the Lions have just lacked authority more than anything. They've had superstar talent (Suh, Megatron), I like Stafford, he has a hell of an arm, but over all, they just seem to be missing "it" as an organization.

Last thing I think, I think Bears/Saints end up fighting for worst record.

[🏀]

Niners could contend for worst record with Tomsula, but he may be fired after A-Aron hangs 50 on them this week.

[jesmu84]

https://twitter.com/AllbrightNFL/status/648983348329644032

[ChicosBailBonds]

As a pure football fan, I wish we could forward to February and have Packers/Patriots right now. I know there's other 3-0 teams, but those are the two best teams in football, and would love to see that game and everyone as healthy as possible. It won't happen, but it'd be incredible if both teams went 16-0 reg season, and met in the title game.

Rodgers is Jordan right now, he's the best QB I've ever seen. As great as he's been, this is his absolute prime right now. As poor as QB play is in the league, it makes you appreciate Rodgers that much more.

I think the Lions have just lacked authority more than anything. They've had superstar talent (Suh, Megatron), I like Stafford, he has a hell of an arm, but over all, they just seem to be missing "it" as an organization.

Last thing I think, I think Bears/Saints end up fighting for worst record.

Maybe, but it is way too early in my opinion.

We'll see in another 10 weeks.  Injuries have played major havoc so far this year early. 

[NavinRJohnson]

Maybe, but it is way too early in my opinion.

We'll see in another 10 weeks.  Injuries have played major havoc so far this year early.

Injuries are indeed the great equalizer in the NFL. I have to admit, I did take a look ahead at the Packers schedule as 16-0 has now entered my mind. Won't happen, but it is feasible. Most important thing is really to be the best team when the playoffs begin. Have to survive the war of attrition between now and then.

[MU B2002]

https://twitter.com/AllbrightNFL/status/648983348329644032

Thoughts on possible places for Forte to land?  I think his cap hit restricts teams that could make a play for him.

[GGGG]

Thoughts on possible places for Forte to land?  I think his cap hit restricts teams that could make a play for him.

After this weekend, his cap hit would be just over $5M.  According to this, there are 20 teams with enough cap room to take him.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/

I think Atlanta might be interested.  A dependable, proven back is better than the two alternatives they have playing there right now.

[brandx]

After this weekend, his cap hit would be just over $5M.  According to this, there are 20 teams with enough cap room to take him.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/

I think Atlanta might be interested.  A dependable, proven back is better than the two alternatives they have playing there right now.

Can't understand why Atlanta would be interested. Freeman had a great game against Dallas and is a very good receiver out of the backfield. Coleman was an early round pick this year.

If Atlanta wants to make a trade, they have a lot bigger need than RB.

[wadesworld]

They look good, but they have also played the Saints, Bears, and 49ers so far, with 2 of them at home.  Those might be 3 of the 4 worst teams in the NFC this year.

I also don't see Larry Fitgerald keeping pace for 1,776 yards and 27 touchdowns this season.

Yup.

Also...



It's okay, maybe someday your young QB will learn that when the opponent is dialing up the blitz he has to get the ball out quickly.  And that inside a minute the absolute last thing you can do is take a sack.  Took 1 sack, almost took a 2nd sack, and then got strip sacked to end the game.

Everyone in the NFC North is chasing the Packers by at least 2 games just 4 weeks into the season.  Yikes.

[wadesworld]

Evidently Clay Matthews can't stand Colin Kaepernick (can't blame him).  He also took that huge late hit on him in the Playoffs a few years ago.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000549666/Matthews-sacks-Kaepernick-mocks-bicep-kiss

http://thebiglead.com/2015/10/04/colin-kaepernick-russell-wilson-green-bay-packers/

He could do better than Russell Wilson, though.  Daniels's "That's right!" is pretty funny after it too.

And normally I'm not a fan of players mocking other players' celebrations, but when it's this celebration and this player, I'm not mad about it.

[GGGG]

It's okay, maybe someday your young QB will learn that when the opponent is dialing up the blitz he has to get the ball out quickly.  And that inside a minute the absolute last thing you can do is take a sack.  Took 1 sack, almost took a 2nd sack, and then got strip sacked to end the game.

Everyone in the NFC North is chasing the Packers by at least 2 games just 4 weeks into the season.  Yikes.

This season was never about winning the division.  Everyone knows the Packers were going to accomplish that.  This season really has only one acceptable outcome.

The Vikings's rebuilding plan is going quite nicely.  They have an outside shot at a Wild Card, but even Jay Bee knows they weren't competing for the division this year.

[wadesworld]

This season was never about winning the division.  Everyone knows the Packers were going to accomplish that.  This season really has only one acceptable outcome.

The Vikings's rebuilding plan is going quite nicely.  They have an outside shot at a Wild Card, but even Jay Bee knows they weren't competing for the division this year.

I don't disagree with any of that.  I just think it'll be quite a feat if the Packers go from week 1 through week 17 without ever having anybody even tied for first in the Division with them.  That is something you very rarely see.

As far as the Vikings, they'll be good as long as Peterson stays away from beating children.  I'm not sold on Teddy at all.  He'll be okay, certainly better than Christian Ponder, but I don't think he'll ever be better than even Jay Cutler.

[MerrittsMustache]

And normally I'm not a fan of players mocking other players' celebrations, but when it's this celebration and this player, I'm not mad about it.

Any player who has a "signature celebration," including your boy Clay Matthews, deserves to be mocked relentlessly.

How about those Bears? 

[wadesworld]

Any player who has a "signature celebration," including your boy Clay Matthews, deserves to be mocked relentlessly.

How about those Bears? 

Ehh, I don't usually hate them (don't love them either), but kissing your own bicep?  Pretty lame.

But yeah I'm all for the Bears getting a few wins.  The more wins for the Bears the better, in my opinion.

Now let's hope the Lions can get the Seahawks tonight!

[jesmu84]

The more I see the lions, the more I'm convinced that the only difference between stafford and cutler is Calvin Johnson. And people/the media's dislike of cutler's seeming careless attitude.

[brandx]

Suicide watch for Tower, tonite?


It really is a stunning stat that Stafford has never beaten a team on the road that finished over .500.

[jesmu84]

Is it legal to bat the ball out of the endzone?

Edit: Wow. Yes it was. Should have been Lion's ball

[naginiF]

Any player who has a "signature celebration," including your boy Clay Matthews, deserves to be mocked relentlessly.

How about those Bears? 

If you were in a PED Pool (Dead Pool but for those who will test positive) isn't Clay your first pick?

The rest of my team: Gronkowski, Peyton Manning, Seattle, Darrelle Revis, AP (after ACL, maybe not this year).  Second team: Drew Brees, Sean Lee, i'm sure i'll have 5 more after looking at this weeks fantasy roster...