2015-16 NFC North/NFL thread

[wadesworld]

I don't think he's a poor head coach.  He runs a good locker room and gets younger guys to make contributions.  I think he struggles a bit with game management.  (Clock management, challenging plays, etc.)  I think loyalty might be a problem that is rearing up a bit here.

All good points and I agree.  Overall I think he's a good coach, it just gets frustrating when the same issues seemingly continue to kill thee Packers year after year.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Did Crosby's attempt hit Masthay(sic)'s hand?  Ball seemed to knuckly right away, but I didn't see a good replay angle.

I think Crosby said he just didn't hit it right and took the blame.

[Dish]

I think this Sunday will tell us what we need to know about the Pack. If I am a Packer fan, I'm glad this game is on the road at this point in the season.

I can't believe that if the Bears hadn't eff'd up against the Vikes and Lions, they'd be 6-3 (every team can say that though about two-three games a year though).  I still don't know what to make of them, their defense is just a bunch of guys, their special teams suck, but they've been really competent on offense.

Weird year in the NFC.

[GGGG]

The Bears have two of the best coordinators in the league.  That is my theory.

[jesmu84]

The Bears have two of the best coordinators in the league.  That is my theory.

I sincerely hope they brought Gase in as a head coach in waiting. It would suck to lose such a young, intelligent coach this off season with Fox likely only around a couple years.

[Dish]

The Bears have two of the best coordinators in the league.  That is my theory.

Yeah, it's hard to argue against that. They look prepared, which is in stark contrast to last season.

It's funny how in the NFL, it's mentioned often the lack of good QB's that there truly are (which is hard to argue against). I'd say the same thing about coordinators.

[tower912]

And sometimes, it is a case of the OC's and QB's meshing.   Stafford threw for 5000 yards under Linehan.   There are precious few 5000 yard seasons in NFL history.   QB's who can do that don't suddenly become incompetent as they enter what is supposed to be the prime of their careers.    Stafford and Lombardi did not mesh.    IMO, the fault for the fall off in Stafford's production can be distributed  50% OC/scheme/play calling, 40% a crap offensive line, and 10% Stafford.   

[Blackhat]

Gase is a stud plus every week a Bear is suspended for PEDs= why they are trending.

[MU82]

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I can't believe that if the Bears hadn't eff'd up against the Vikes and Lions, they'd be 6-3 (every team can say that though about two-three games a year though).  I still don't know what to make of them, their defense is just a bunch of guys, their special teams suck, but they've been really competent on offense.

Of course, if the Bears hadn't held on or come back for nailbiter wins over the Raiders, Chiefs and Chargers, they'd be 1-8.

The "what-if" game is silly.

[Dish]

As I implied, you are what your record is.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Argue, argue, fabricate, fabricate, argue, argue some more.

No one is fabricating, except for you saying that was an easy interception (as humanly possible I might add)

[MU82]

No one is fabricating, except for you saying that was an easy interception (as humanly possible I might add)

Chicos, I'm done with the politics board, at least for awhile, in great part to stop arguing with the likes of you.

And I'm just not gonna do it here on the basketball board, which is a fun place to get away from the real world.

Go argue with somebody else.

[Pakuni]

Journal Sentinel commenter has figured out why the Packers are struggling:

[MerrittsMustache]

Journal Sentinel commenter has figured out why the Packers are struggling:

Yeesh. What do you think his reaction will be when Rodgers' finally comes out?

[MU B2002]

JS Comments is a great twitter follow.


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JS Comments ‏@JSComments  Nov 15
Let Tolzien play, he can't be any worse than Rodgers.

[naginiF]

Journal Sentinel commenter has figured out why the Packers are struggling:

And they face the godless horde next.....Perfect!

[ChicosBailBonds]

Chicos, I'm done with the politics board, at least for awhile, in great part to stop arguing with the likes of you.

And I'm just not gonna do it here on the basketball board, which is a fun place to get away from the real world.

Go argue with somebody else.

That's fine, but be truthful...that was hardly an easy interception let alone humanly possible.  Did you lose money on the game?  Are you just a Patriots hater?  There seemed to be some extra zip in this one for you.

[MU82]

That's fine, but be truthful...that was hardly an easy interception let alone humanly possible.  Did you lose money on the game?  Are you just a Patriots hater?  There seemed to be some extra zip in this one for you.

You know, I decided to watch it 10 more times just now because you and a few others were so adamant.

I still think it was pretty darn easy. Landon Collins didn't really even need to jump. It was coming right down to him -- a horribly, horribly thrown pass by Brady (as he admitted, obviously).

Was I guilty of hyperbole? I say absolutely I was (something you and everybody else here never is guilty of). It wasn't literally "the easiest interception attempt humanly possible." But I'm still going with an 8.0 to 8.5 on the "easy scale." An NFL DB needs to make that pick. An NFL team that doesn't make that pick against Brady -- thereby giving him another opportunity -- loses.

You are free to disagree.

And nope, I didn't have a bet on the game. I can't remember the last time I bet on an NFL game. I don't play Fantasy Football, either weekly or annually. I don't even "hate" the Patriots, though I am tired of Belicheat.

[Jay Bee]

Guys, enough crying about your lesser-teams. Let's focus on the division leader: The CONSENSUS Minnesota Vikings. We are the best, we are the greatest. SKOL Vikings!

[naginiF]

Guys, enough crying about your lesser-teams. Let's focus on the division leader: The CONSENSUS Minnesota Vikings. We are the best, we are the greatest. SKOL Vikings!

I assume you read this, but if not........

http://www.dailynorseman.com/2015/11/19/9752852/minnesota-vikings-green-bay-packers-preview-nfl-week-11-picks/in/9514607

Equal parts complete delusional homerism, humor, credible insight/analysis, and a self deprecating sense of doom only a Vikings fan can appreciate. 

SKOL

[real chili 83]

Bears came within an eyelash of winning.

Unbelievable that Vikes have shot at going two games up on the Pack today.

[wadesworld]

...and I thought Rodgers held the ball way too long. Holy cow.

[4everwarriors]

Where's BeeJay, hey?

[wadesworld]

Where's BeeJay, hey?

Good question.

AP is going to be asking the same question about his kids when they're all hiding after this performance when he gets home.

For as much crap as I give a guy like Jay Cutler, I will forever have infinitely more respect for him than AP. Guys like him are the scum of the world.

[real chili 83]

Scum of the world?