NFC North/NFL Thread 2016-17

[4everwarriors]

Adios motherfooker and da horse ya road in on, hey?

[brandx]

If McCarthy wouldn't have completely effed up the Seahawks game we would have another SB.  Maybe Mac should worry about coaching the pieces he has in place instead of worrying about the pieces Ted isn't going to overpay to get.

Mac doesn't coach the defense.

[GB Warrior]

Mac doesn't coach the defense or special teams

FIFY.

Also, Vikings complete their annual signing of Packers rejects by grabbing Datone Jones.

[4everwarriors]

Another 1st rd. bust, hey?

[GGGG]

Two biggest mistakes of the Seahawks game:

1. The onside kick.
2. Peppers telling Morgan Burnett to sit down after his interception.

Mac nothing to do with either.

[Pakuni]

Pace's biggest mistake so far is Fox.

(cough cough) Kevin White (cough cough)

[wadesworld]

Mac doesn't coach the defense.

You think the defense is why we lost that game?  The offense stalled twice at the one yard line and Mac settled for field goals.  He then took the air out of the football with 20 minutes left in the football game in a 2 possession football game.  The Packers gave up 22 regulation points, and that was with them getting an onside kick (so really, should've been 14 because they should've never been back on the field to end that game).

We lost the game because we kicked 5 field goals and got the football in the end zone once, including one 18 yard field goal and another 19 yard field goal.  Rodgers was 19/34 for 178(!) yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions.

The defense gave up 397 yards, but 80 of them came in overtime and another 50 came when, once again, they should've never been back on the field when they gave up an onside kick recovery.  They also had FIVE takeaways.

Our offensive output in the second half was:

• 3 plays, 9 yards, punt
• 4 plays, 7 yards, punt
• 10 plays, 37 yards, field goal
• 3 plays, 6 yards, punt
• 3 plays, -4 yards, punt
• 7 plays, 48 yards, field goal

Our offense mustered 103 yards and 6 points in the second half, half of which came with 14 seconds left in the game.

To blame that loss on the defense is beyond laughable.

[wadesworld]

Two biggest mistakes of the Seahawks game:

1. The onside kick.
2. Peppers telling Morgan Burnett to sit down after his interception.

Mac nothing to do with either.

Mistakes?  I guess.  But the biggest difference in the game was the fact that our first three offensive series went interception inside the Seahawks 30, field goal from the 2, field goal from the 1.

Edit: And on each of those 2 field goals the Packers began with the football inside the Seahawks' 30 yard line after a defensive takeaway.

[GB Warrior]

You think the defense is why we lost that game?  The offense stalled twice at the one yard line and Mac settled for field goals.  He then took the air out of the football with 20 minutes left in the football game in a 2 possession football game.  The Packers gave up 22 regulation points, and that was with them getting an onside kick (so really, should've been 14 because they should've never been back on the field to end that game).

We lost the game because we kicked 5 field goals and got the football in the end zone once, including one 18 yard field goal and another 19 yard field goal.  Rodgers was 19/34 for 178(!) yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions.

The defense gave up 397 yards, but 80 of them came in overtime and another 50 came when, once again, they should've never been back on the field when they gave up an onside kick recovery.  They also had FIVE takeaways.

Our offensive output in the second half was:

• 3 plays, 9 yards, punt
• 4 plays, 7 yards, punt
• 10 plays, 37 yards, field goal
• 3 plays, 6 yards, punt
• 3 plays, -4 yards, punt
• 7 plays, 48 yards, field goal

Our offense mustered 103 yards and 6 points in the second half, half of which came with 14 seconds left in the game.

To blame that loss on the defense is beyond laughable.

There are about 10-15 different plays that - had they broken our way - would have won us the game. McCarthy went into prevent a bit, bit this was a team loss. You can go back to Rodgers interception in the end zone  in Q1 where Bennett wasn't called for offside. It was a complete team collapse. Or if you'd prefer to fit your narrative, Russell, God works in mysterious ways.

[wadesworld]

There are about 10-15 different plays that - had they broken our way - would have won us the game. McCarthy went into prevent a bit, bit this was a team loss. You can go back to Rodgers interception in the end zone  in Q1 where Bennett wasn't called for offside. It was a complete team collapse. Or if you'd prefer to fit your narrative, Russell, God works in mysterious ways.

All true.  I just don't really think you can put that loss on the defense.  When the offense does nothing to help you out and you have played a great game, it's hard for me to blame that on the defensive side of the ball.

But all in all, yes, one of the biggest collapses all around I've witnessed.  And if you ask me, that 100% goes to the man that oversees the total product, and that is Mac.  He took the mentality of not losing the game and just getting that clock to 0:00 rather than going out and winning a football game, and his team followed him.

[RJax55]

(cough cough) Kevin White (cough cough)

You're right, he could be. No idea if he can actually play.

[MerrittsMustache]

You're right, he could be. No idea if he can actually play.

My concern is that he's David Terrell. A big, strong, fast WR who never really ran routes in college and has no idea how to do so at the NFL level.

[Sir Lawrence]

Goodell trying to speed up the game:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/03/22/roger-goodell-plans-to-speed-up-pace-nfl-games-2017/99491048/

[GB Warrior]

Goodell trying to speed up the game:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/03/22/roger-goodell-plans-to-speed-up-pace-nfl-games-2017/99491048/

He missed a golden opportunity when he decided to "make the extra point more exciting" (Full disclosure, I rather enjoy it being moved back). Next up, kickoffs.

Personally, I think we should offer bonus points if you just score and hand the ball to the ref.

[muwarrior69]

Raiders going to Vegas.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19014192/oakland-raiders-expected-enough-votes-nfl-owners-move-las-vegas

[jsglow]

Holy crap.  The Bears just cut Royal.  Brutal franchise.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Holy crap.  The Bears just cut Royal.  Brutal franchise.

Played like 5 games last year, would have had to pay him 5 mil and there was no penalty for cutting him. Its not like they were winning anyway, may as well go full on tank mode now.

[jsglow]

Played like 5 games last year, would have had to pay him 5 mil and there was no penalty for cutting him. Its not like they were winning anyway, may as well go full on tank mode now.

I'm sorry skywalker, your football team sucks.  Go Pack Go.

[GGGG]

Glow that's a pretty routine cut right there in the NFL.

[jsglow]

Glow that's a pretty routine cut right there in the NFL.

My point is that's a wasted top 10 pick. Just playin' with Chi.

[Dish]

My point is that's a wasted top 10 pick. Just playin' with Chi.

Bears picked him up as a street UFA, they didn't draft Royal. Not saying the Bears don't suck, but I don't think too many batted an eye on this one.

[jsglow]

Who am I thinking of? 

[wadesworld]

Who am I thinking of?

Probably Kevin White but he was not cut. Royal is old and always injured. White is young and always injured.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

My point is that's a wasted top 10 pick. Just playin' with Chi.

Yikes. Definitely not who you are thinking of.

[jsglow]

Probably Kevin White but he was not cut. Royal is old and always injured. White is young and always injured.

YES! Kevin White.  He sucks too but is still being paid.  My bad.

(Breaks into chorus, "The Bears still suck. They really, really suck.")