NFL 2018-19 2.0

[GGGG]

Rumor was he was on the list for the Packers too.  He might still be.

Imagine having to base your career on Kirk Counsin's performance.

[RJax55]

Up-and-coming future head coach to fired in a span of 13 games.
The NFL is the best.

Back in September, he seemed like a lock for an open HC job this off-season.

[barfolomew]

From NFL.com:

"The NFL announced Wednesday which five teams will be home teams in the league's international games, with four games in London and one in Mexico City.

While dates, times and teams designated as away teams won't be revealed until the spring, the league unveiled the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers as hosts."

So that mean that among the Rams, Raiders, and Chargers, TWO of those teams will travel over 5,400 miles for a "home" game. Even if they leave from an east coast city the week before, that's a long friggin road trip.

[JWags85]

Rumor was he was on the list for the Packers too.  He might still be.

Imagine having to base your career on Kirk Counsin's performance.

Stuck with an overrated, overpaid QB and you don't have your dynamic talented young RB for most of the season.  Rough.  But man that offense looked putrid for sure.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

From NFL.com:

"The NFL announced Wednesday which five teams will be home teams in the league's international games, with four games in London and one in Mexico City.

While dates, times and teams designated as away teams won't be revealed until the spring, the league unveiled the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers as hosts."

So that mean that among the Rams, Raiders, and Chargers, TWO of those teams will travel over 5,400 miles for a "home" game. Even if they leave from an east coast city the week before, that's a long friggin road trip.

They usually get their bye week after.

[DegenerateDish]

From NFL.com:

"The NFL announced Wednesday which five teams will be home teams in the league's international games, with four games in London and one in Mexico City.

While dates, times and teams designated as away teams won't be revealed until the spring, the league unveiled the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers as hosts."

So that mean that among the Rams, Raiders, and Chargers, TWO of those teams will travel over 5,400 miles for a "home" game. Even if they leave from an east coast city the week before, that's a long friggin road trip.

When the NFL helps negotiate and kick in on your stadium deal, that’s part of the known price you pay.

[Pakuni]

When the NFL helps negotiate and kick in on your stadium deal, that’s part of the known price you pay.

You'll note that it's often the same teams giving up home games for these adventures abroad ... Raiders, Jags, Rams, Chargers.  It's because their stadium situations and revenues suck (relative to their peers) and they earn significantly more as the home team in London or Mexico  City than in Oakland or Jacksonville.

[RushmoreAcademy]

Bears magic number to clinch a playoff spot is 1 (any combo of Bears wins or Washington losses). Viking loss tomorrow would mean Bears clinch the North next Sunday with a win.

Would be nice to wrap it up Sunday.  Once that's settled comes the issue of when and who to rest.  I don't think you want to sit Mitch at all, since he's young and we want him in as much of a consistent groove as possible.
Just the fact that we can think about that question is really nice.  I barely remember what the playoffs feel like.

[Jockey]

Would be nice to wrap it up Sunday.  Once that's settled comes the issue of when and who to rest.  I don't think you want to sit Mitch at all, since he's young and we want him in as much of a consistent groove as possible.
Just the fact that we can think about that question is really nice.  I barely remember what the playoffs feel like.

You guys are positioned to be the Vikings of the next generation.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

You guys are positioned to be the Vikings of the next generation.

The slightest bit of Bears success and you get yourself all wound up.

[mu03eng]

Would be nice to wrap it up Sunday.  Once that's settled comes the issue of when and who to rest.  I don't think you want to sit Mitch at all, since he's young and we want him in as much of a consistent groove as possible.

Cause running a dude with a shoulder problem out in meaningless games is less of a problem then getting him continual reps for the last 2 weeks of the season?

[ZiggysFryBoy]

You guys are positioned to be the Vikings of the next generation.

Nah, the Vikings are still the Vikings. Nothing's gonna change that.

[RushmoreAcademy]

Cause running a dude with a shoulder problem out in meaningless games is less of a problem then getting him continual reps for the last 2 weeks of the season?

I don't think I felt this way until I his performance against the Rams.  I thought it to be some combination of shoulder and having missed a few weeks.  Of course if his shoulder needs more time I wouldn't I wouldn't want him out there.  They way they've handled injuries so far this year, I assume if he's not healed he won't play.   
By who should we rest I mean more for avoiding doomsday purposes than dealing with injuries.   

[DegenerateDish]

Officiating has been atrocious tonight.

[DegenerateDish]

Phil Rivers is your 2018 NFL MVP.

[rocket surgeon]

My sources are telling me that McCarthy ain’t going to Cleveland and pat fitzgerald is the front runner to be the next head coach in title town. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

My sources are telling me that McCarthy ain’t going to Cleveland and pat fitzgerald is the front runner to be the next head coach in title town.

As a Northwestern/Bears fan, that would be the biggest kick to the 'nads in regards to sports in my entire life.

Please god don't let that happen (Although I think Fitz would be a terrible NFL coach).

[RushmoreAcademy]

I absolutely love Fitz but I can’t imagine this. They have one shot at getting an innovative offensive mind to make the most of Rodgers late years.
I’m a Bears fan and I fear the next hire....but not if it’s Fitz.

My sources are telling me that McCarthy ain’t going to Cleveland and pat fitzgerald is the front runner to be the next head coach in title town.

[🏀]

As a Northwestern/Bears fan, that would be the biggest kick to the 'nads in regards to sports in my entire life.

Please god don't let that happen (Although I think Fitz would be a terrible NFL coach).

Fitz isn't an NFL coach. Do not unnatural carnal knowledge this up.

[rocket surgeon]

 I think fitz and gutekunst are bff’s. So either they stay bff’s and separate or give their bff status the ultimate tester eyna?

The reason McCarthy doesn’t do Cleveland is because zo cannot sit at the same table with him.

[mu03eng]

If they hire Fitzgerald you'll find me the next day after distributing pitchforks and torch material outside of Murphy's house

[JWags85]

This is coming from someone who is a casual NW football fan after moving to Chicago a decade ago, and who loves Fitz and his fit there.  I can understand why he would do it.  You're still young, its a premier job as long as Rodgers is there, if you want to take a run at the highest level, this is it.

I cannot FATHOM this from the Packers end, even with the friend connection.  Has spent one year of actual coaching outside of Evanston.  Never won 11 games, never finished in the top 15, one division title in 12 years.  He's a good coach and a PERFECT fit at NW, but man that doesn't scream "take a flier on him making the jump".

[rocket surgeon]

This is coming from someone who is a casual NW football fan after moving to Chicago a decade ago, and who loves Fitz and his fit their.  I can understand why he would do it.  You're still young, its a premier job as long as Rodgers is there, if you want to take a run at the highest level, this is it.

I cannot FATHOM this from the Packers end, even with the friend connection.  Has spent one year of actual coaching outside of Evanston.  Never won 11 games, never finished in the top 15, one division title in 12 years.  He's a good coach and a PERFECT fit at NW, but man that doesn't scream "take a flier on him making the jump".

  all good thoughts, BUT pf has done quite well with less talented brainiacs

[TinyTimsLittleBrother]

I have a hard time believing that Fitzgerald is a serious contender. I don’t care how close he might be with Murphy. I would hire my friends to work for me either!

[DegenerateDish]

Rodgers doesn’t have a road victory since Week 5 2017 at Dallas.