NFL 2018-19 2.0

[DegenerateDish]

Positive out of the game, Mitch was really good, and was great in the second half. He made some dude throws.

People made at Parkey need to send that anger towards Nagy. Matt Nagy was not good tonight.

[cheebs09]

This tweet shows that it was tipped and Hester confirmed it.

https://twitter.com/scottgustin/status/1082095504970919936?s=21

[GB Warrior]

Positive out of the game, Mitch was really good, and was great in the second half. He made some dude throws.

People made at Parkey need to send that anger towards Nagy. Matt Nagy was not good tonight.

He threw 2 or 3 gimme balls the Eagles should have had. He made some very promising throws today and has had some good moments down the stretch this year, but he has a lot of growing to do

[DegenerateDish]

He threw 2 or 3 gimme balls the Eagles should have had. He made some very promising throws today and has had some good moments down the stretch this year, but he has a lot of growing to do

First half, yes, he definitely had a couple bad throws that should have been picked. My bigger point being when game was on the line, he was a big reason they had a chance to still win. Thought he was good when it mattered most. Still a ways to go, but positive sign in clutch moments.

[MU82]

As a guy with no horse in the race, I thought the second half of that Eagles-Bears game was very compelling sports theater. I was tired of watching TV most of the day -- I rarely do that -- but I couldn't stop watching that game.

I don't see how the Bears can even entertain the thought of keeping that kicker.

Trubisky impressed me down the stretch, but the Bears' great defense (and it is great; I'm not being sarcastic) couldn't get in Foles' grille often enough.

But here's some good news, at least: Virginia McCaskey saved 28 cents not paying Robbie Gould.

[mr.MUskie]

Who here thinks Fangio will be back next year? Seems like several teams are interviewing him for head coaching positions.

[Jockey]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Bears defense.

The offense takes the lead with 5 minutes left and the "best defense in the league" gives up a 12 play drive for the winning TD.

To be the best, you have to make plays when it counts. Otherwise, you're just Green Bay.


Edit: apologies to 82.

[DegenerateDish]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Bears defense.

The offense takes the lead with 5 minutes left and the "best defense in the league" gives up a 12 play drive for the winning TD.

To be the best, you have to make plays when it counts. Otherwise, you're just Green Bay.


Edit: apologies to 82.

The more egregious drive was the Goedert TD drive. Three really terrible penalties, the Amos penalty in particular was just a killer penalty.

They got 2 picks, they held Philly to 1.8 yds per rush, but they did not put enough pressure on Foles, who was particularly good on 3rd down.

Better offensive play calling wins the game, but the defense is certainly more than accountable here. People who call this the Parkey doink game will not assign proper blame where due.

[Pakuni]

Who here thinks Fangio will be back next year? Seems like several teams are interviewing him for head coaching positions.

From, Ian Rapoport:
Update on #Bears DC Vic Fangio: The #Dolphins, who requested him and did research, ended up not scheduling an interview with Fangio. So, it’s just the #Broncos for him. Miami, meanwhile, is still slated to interview ST coach Darren Rizzi this week.

Fangio strikes me as a guy who's a great DC but not necessarily head coaching material, a la Bud Carson or Monte Kiffin. The fact he's a 60-year-old defensive guy in a league obsessed with hiring the next Sean McVay/Kyle Shanahan/Matt Nagy doesn't help.

[MUBurrow]

Fangio strikes me as a guy who's a great DC but not necessarily head coaching material, a la Bud Carson or Monte Kiffin. The fact he's a 60-year-old defensive guy in a league obsessed with hiring the next Sean McVay/Kyle Shanahan/Matt Nagy doesn't help.

Is there a chance that barring an offer he can't refuse, Fangio just isn't that into hunting for a head job? He's been a highly respected D Coordinator for 25 years now, how is he just now surfacing as a candidate?

[MU82]

People who call this the Parkey doink game will not assign proper blame where due.

Of course. But he is the Master Doinker, and that amazing final kick will be what's remembered forever about this game.

I mean, was "Wide Right" the sole reason (or even the main reason) the Bills lost their first Super Bowl? Was Webber's time out the sole reason (or even the main reason) Michigan lost the NCAA title game?

That's sports.

[jesmu84]

Of course. But he is the Master Doinker, and that amazing final kick will be what's remembered forever about this game.

I mean, was "Wide Right" the sole reason (or even the main reason) the Bills lost their first Super Bowl? Was Webber's time out the sole reason (or even the main reason) Michigan lost the NCAA title game?

That's sports.

Correct. Bears defense did their job, I would say. 2 ints and shut down the run. Shot themselves in the foot with penalties on 1 TD drive.

If anything is going to be to blame, it was the first half offense.

Trubisky played well in the 2nd half and especially the last 2 drives.

[tower912]

The kick was tipped.   Parkey's responsibility ended when the ball was grazed on the way up.   Great interior push. 

[DegenerateDish]

LaFleur your new Pack Head Coach it looks like.

[wadesworld]

LaFleur your new Pack Head Coach it looks like.

Yup.  Can't say I know enough about coordinators throughout the league or where he's been before, but is an offense that was 27th in scoring (19.4 ppg) and 27th in yards really that impressive?

[Cheeks]

The Spanish call....No Senor, No Senor

https://sports.yahoo.com/no-senor-no-senor-listen-eagles-spanish-language-broadcaster-bears-fg-miss-185328474.html


Latin passion for broadcasting is feverish....catch it. 

[Goose]

Very excited about the Packer hire. Joe Thomas has been speaking very highly of him the past week or so. Nice to have some new blood in Titletown.

[MUBurrow]

Yup.  Can't say I know enough about coordinators throughout the league or where he's been before, but is an offense that was 27th in scoring (19.4 ppg) and 27th in yards really that impressive?

Was talking about this during the Ten-Ind game last week.  Very little executive coaching experience. QBs coach for the Super Bowl Falcons, O Coordinator for the Rams last year and the Titans this year. I guess when it comes to the hiring the next hot coach, if you're not early, you're late.

[MU82]

The kick was tipped.   Parkey's responsibility ended when the ball was grazed on the way up.

It's hard to argue with this, of course. But when a half-dozen kicks that weren't blocked hit the upright during the season, it's hard to ignore this one even if logic says I should. Plus, do we know that the kick had a good trajectory? One he made earlier in the game was a low liner.

Either way, if I'm running the Bears, there is a 0.00% chance I bring back the second-least-accurate kicker in the league. They can do better. Hell, I think Gould is a free agent.

[CreightonWarrior]

Felt that packers was best available job (Browns could have an argument). Don’t think he’s the best available coach. Underwhelmed.

[jsglow]

Certainly has been a key lieutenant for some of the best offensive minds in football.  Risky? Yes.  Possible home run? Yes.  Murphy's job will depend on it working.

[GB Warrior]

Yup.  Can't say I know enough about coordinators throughout the league or where he's been before, but is an offense that was 27th in scoring (19.4 ppg) and 27th in yards really that impressive?

I won't say I'm super enthused (there were no home run candidates, IMO), but I don't put a lot of stock in that. Outside of Corey Davis, the Titans weapons aren't exactly a who's who. If he's someone who they feel maximized the talent he had/didn't have, then it's hard to fault them for this move.

[WarriorDad]

Really thought Nagy would scheme this offense much differently today.

Have had questions about him all year.  He did some great things, but some of the brightest light moments this year were bad.

[MU82]

Sacre Bleu! The Packers just hired the former Canadiens right wing!

[MU B2002]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/chicago-bears-cody-parkey-finds-support-in-brewery-come-out-and-prove-us-wrong