NFC North/NFL Thread 2016-17

[BM1090]

And you're a 40 something year old online douche.

In fairness, we're all kind of online douches.

[wadesworld]

In fairness, we're all kind of online douches.

I am. But I don't know that I agree that everyone on here is.

[brandx]

I don't understand who the Vikes were competing with in the marketplace for Bradford's services. He could have been had this offseason for a mid/late round pick.

The Vikes must know Bridgewater isn't coming back for 2017 to have made this deal.

Exactly. I would have considered just the 4th rounder as a real win for the Eagles. Now there is a very good possibility they get a top 10 overall pick as well.

[brandx]

I am. But I don't know that I agree that everyone on here is.

Thank you, Wades

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Exactly. I would have considered just the 4th rounder as a real win for the Eagles. Now there is a very good possibility they get a top 10 overall pick as well.

No way they're that bad. They still play the Bears and Lions 4 times.

[rocket surgeon]

No way they're that bad. They still play the Bears and Lions 4 times.

NICE !!!!  Da bears missed a great opportunity to unload cutler.  At least it would have kept him in the division for us to beat up on, AND the Bears would be guaranteed at least 2 wins, Eyn'a?

[RJax55]

Bears release Robbie Gould. Cutler now the most tenured Bear.

[mu03eng]

In fairness, we're all kind of online douches.

HEY! I resemble that remark

[Dr. Blackheart]

Sitton to the Bears in a three year deal, reportedly.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Sitton to the Bears in a three year deal, reportedly.

Well, if you wanna give a big FU to the Packers, that's the way to do it.

[wadesworld]

Well, if you wanna give a big FU to the Packers, that's the way to do it.

...until the season starts and you miss the Playoffs and the Packers win the Division by 4 games.

[GGGG]

Well, if you wanna give a big FU to the Packers, that's the way to do it.

By signing a guy they didn't want???

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

By signing a guy they didn't want???

Was talking about Sittons side of it. Bears had a dire need on the OL. Not like they're gonna be in the playoff picture but at least it will make games more watchable.

[Dish]

Be interesting to see the final numbers on Sitton, Bears have ton of cap space, my guess is it's front loaded, but have to like the signing. Healthy, 30 year old, second team all pro's rarely hit the street, especially at a position of need. If Whitehair can develop at center between Long and Sitton, that's what I'd like to see come out of this season.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Was talking about Sittons side of it. Bears had a dire need on the OL. Not like they're gonna be in the playoff picture but at least it will make games more watchable.

It's a good signing. I like what Pace is doing.

It's a long shot but I won't rule them out of the WC race.

Carolina, Arizona, Seattle, Green Bay, NFC East champ. To me that 6th spot is wide open right now.

[forgetful]

Was talking about Sittons side of it. Bears had a dire need on the OL. Not like they're gonna be in the playoff picture but at least it will make games more watchable.

I thought you were thinking that Sitton was going to sign as their new QB.  Would be an upgrade.

[rocket surgeon]

Be interesting to see the final numbers on Sitton, Bears have ton of cap space, my guess is it's front loaded, but have to like the signing. Healthy, 30 year old, second team all pro's rarely hit the street, especially at a position of need. If Whitehair can develop at center between Long and Sitton, that's what I'd like to see come out of this season.

3 year deal worth $21.5 mil, $10 guaranteed...that pretty good for a cast away. So who do the packers have that matches or beats sitton's pro bowl talent at what I'm assuming to be bargain $. Did they need the money/cap space?  Hey,mother dude at least STOOD for the national anthem for chriminey sakes.  I haven't read any comments from Rodgers et al

[GGGG]

Be interesting to see the final numbers on Sitton, Bears have ton of cap space, my guess is it's front loaded, but have to like the signing. Healthy, 30 year old, second team all pro's rarely hit the street, especially at a position of need. If Whitehair can develop at center between Long and Sitton, that's what I'd like to see come out of this season.

Not sure how healthy he is. That is part of the reason why they didn't want to extend.

[cheebs09]

Not sure how healthy he is. That is part of the reason why they didn't want to extend.

I saw some mentions of him not being able to run block due to his back. Packers may just think this is the year he has a big drop. Although, I'm a little nervous about the backup options.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I thought you were thinking that Sitton was going to sign as their new QB.  Would be an upgrade.

Cutler isn't the problem. He's not a superstar but he's more than serviceable. We can all stop with this false sentiment now.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Cutler isn't the problem. He's not a superstar but he's more than serviceable. We can all stop with this false sentiment now.

Yep.

[Dish]

Still doesn't make sense to me on Sitton and the Pack. Even if they thought he would regress this year, he's not killing their cap. He at least passed a physical. Odds are very high they'd have gotten a compensatory pick once he left, probably at a decent number. They had nothing to lose by keeping him, and much to gain.

[jsglow]

There was a good article in the paper suggesting that this move was Lombardi-like comparing it to shipping off Ringo.  I think it does 2 things. One, it reminds every player that they can be replaced.  It had been probably since Greg Jennings or Sir Charles since Ted dumped a high profile vet. Two, it frees up cap money this year to do priority extensions including possibly Rodgers. I sense Ted felt a need to set a tone and felt a declining Sitton was the spot to do it in. Here's what I am 100% sure of. McCarthy was fully consulted and was 100% on board.

[🏀]

There was a good article in the paper suggesting that this move was Lombardi-like comparing it to shipping off Ringo.  I think it does 2 things. One, it reminds every player that they can be replaced.  It had been probably since Greg Jennings or Sir Charles since Ted dumped a high profile vet. Two, it frees up cap money this year to do priority extensions including possibly Rodgers. I sense Ted felt a need to set a tone and felt a declining Sitton was the spot to do it in. Here's what I am 100% sure of. McCarthy was fully consulted and was 100% on board.

McCarthy not being on board wold make me feel better about it.

[GGGG]

Still doesn't make sense to me on Sitton and the Pack. Even if they thought he would regress this year, he's not killing their cap. He at least passed a physical. Odds are very high they'd have gotten a compensatory pick once he left, probably at a decent number. They had nothing to lose by keeping him, and much to gain.

Rumors are he was getting sour in the locker room because of his contract situation.  Only way Ted knows about this is via McCarthy.