quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
@jasonjwilde
McCarthy: "When you start getting voicemails from people like Willie Davis, you know it's a big game." #Packers-#Bears
Attaboy, Willie!
Attaboy, Willie!
Attaboy, Willie!
After losses to SF and NYG - this is a must win in terms of the psyche and mojo for the Pack. Chicago has all sorts of things going against them right now (lost 4 of last 5, Cutler, Bush and Urlacher injuries, etc.) - whereas the Pack has some good momentum going (injured guys coming back, running game coming along, Crosby shaking his slump, etc.).
Not a must-win in terms of the North is eventually won (& potential #2 seed), but a must-win in terms of keeping the momentum for the playoffs going. Bears will give it their best shot.
Not a must-win in terms of the North is eventually won (& potential #2 seed), but a must-win in terms of keeping the momentum for the playoffs going. Bears will give it their best shot.
One of the most meaningful games in this matchup since the NFCCG
If the Packers win the division is theirs and they are still in the running for a week 1 bye. If the Bears win they at least stay in the division and playoff chase.
I fully expect the Bears will play one of their best games of the season and it's always been a challenge playing in Chicago late in the year. The good news is that if the Packers continue to have auccess running the ball I really like their chances in this one.
Is this a game that could be moved to Sunday night?
If the Packers win the division is theirs and they are still in the running for a week 1 bye. If the Bears win they at least stay in the division and playoff chase.
I fully expect the Bears will play one of their best games of the season and it's always been a challenge playing in Chicago late in the year. The good news is that if the Packers continue to have auccess running the ball I really like their chances in this one.
Is this a game that could be moved to Sunday night?
quote:One of the most meaningful games in this matchup since the NFCCG
Certainly one of the four most meaningful.
quote:Originally posted by Tschmack
Is this a game that could be moved to Sunday night?
I don't think so now. FOX would absolutely use their veto on games that can be moved and NBC has to notify league at least 2 weeks in advance except for final week. Besides that this weeks Sunday night game is San Fran @ New England. No way will NBC give that up.
No teams are scheduled for the final Sunday. I predict it will be Dallas @ Washington.
FOX blocked this game from being flexed about 2-3 weeks back.
quote:Originally posted by njs III:
Hey Chuck, hope your ready.
The proof is in a big bowl of ketchup?
quote:Originally posted by RatPack:
Sorry but kenosha is too close to illinoise.
This is huge:
@ProFootballWkly: The Bears placed Robbie Gould on IR, signed Olindo Mare
@ProFootballWkly: The Bears placed Robbie Gould on IR, signed Olindo Mare
Gould, like Hanson almost never misses against the Packers. I think we'll see the Bears going for it on fourth down when in field goal range at least a couple times on Sunday.quote:Originally posted by cuqui:
This is huge:
@ProFootballWkly: The Bears placed Robbie Gould on IR, signed Olindo Mare
quote:Originally posted by DeepChicago:
Packers 28
Bears 31
That's a lot of pick sixes off of receivers running the wrong route!
“Heard some talk out of the Bears: Packers secondary not working coverage, bigger receivers … we heard about it,” Woodson told Rachel Nichols of ESPN. “We understand that Jay is excited about his new weapons, but it’s the same-old Jay. We don’t need luck; Jay will throw us the ball.”
That should also be in the Great NFL Quotes thread...
Jordan Miller (DT) signed to 53 from the PS - no reported counter move of who is going to IR. Neal, Starks, Wilson?
Rodgers on his Tuesday radio show...
He'd like to go ice fishing sometime with Cliffy, Tausch, and Kuhn in the shanty with him.
Fan question about why the slant is not part of the offense this year?
AR (paraphrased): not a good play versus the 2-deep/cover-2 we are getting
I was not wearing a thong.... Had 3 layers on... (laughs at things like that).
He'd like to go ice fishing sometime with Cliffy, Tausch, and Kuhn in the shanty with him.
Fan question about why the slant is not part of the offense this year?
AR (paraphrased): not a good play versus the 2-deep/cover-2 we are getting
I was not wearing a thong.... Had 3 layers on... (laughs at things like that).
I always predict a Bears win, but this one is going to be tough. Like the Packers, the Bears have a lot of injuries.
On defense, we're missing Brian Urlacher and Tim Jennings. Jennings leads the NFL in interceptions. We could use his ball-hawking skills against the great Rodgers. Our safety position has been consistent, which is amazing to say after all these years of Lovie, but they are good, not great.
On the dline, Peppers may have seven sacks, but he has been battling plantar fasciitis all season and is not creating the same level of havoc. DE Shea Mc is doing a good job providing some energy, but is far too weak to spell Idonije or Peppers on any down other than 3rd and long. DT Henry Melton has six sacks and creates numerous opportunities for others.
On offense, the oline is still the same **** show as ever. Multiple injuries to an already terrible oline have only made things worse. Forte is playing okay, but there is nothing between the tackles on run plays.
Brandon Marshall has been as advertised plus some. He's passionate and is very physical. Outside of Marshall, Bears don't have much. Hester is garbage and dropped a touchdown pass against the Queens last week. Earl Bennet is constantly injured. Alshon Jeffrey has a lot of potential, but he has missed over seven games with two different injuries. His return from the most recent one this past week resulted in one TD catch, one dropped TD pass from about 50 yards out and one slip on a route that caused an INT.
Same ole Bears on offense, minus a decent QB and great WR, but the defense is rapidly declining.
On defense, we're missing Brian Urlacher and Tim Jennings. Jennings leads the NFL in interceptions. We could use his ball-hawking skills against the great Rodgers. Our safety position has been consistent, which is amazing to say after all these years of Lovie, but they are good, not great.
On the dline, Peppers may have seven sacks, but he has been battling plantar fasciitis all season and is not creating the same level of havoc. DE Shea Mc is doing a good job providing some energy, but is far too weak to spell Idonije or Peppers on any down other than 3rd and long. DT Henry Melton has six sacks and creates numerous opportunities for others.
On offense, the oline is still the same **** show as ever. Multiple injuries to an already terrible oline have only made things worse. Forte is playing okay, but there is nothing between the tackles on run plays.
Brandon Marshall has been as advertised plus some. He's passionate and is very physical. Outside of Marshall, Bears don't have much. Hester is garbage and dropped a touchdown pass against the Queens last week. Earl Bennet is constantly injured. Alshon Jeffrey has a lot of potential, but he has missed over seven games with two different injuries. His return from the most recent one this past week resulted in one TD catch, one dropped TD pass from about 50 yards out and one slip on a route that caused an INT.
Same ole Bears on offense, minus a decent QB and great WR, but the defense is rapidly declining.
quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
Jordan Miller (DT) signed to 53 from the PS - no reported counter move of who is going to IR. Neal, Starks, Wilson?
He was on the Bears 53 last season, I wonder if the Bears were trying to bring him back since they sent 3 to IR and have only signed 1 to replace?
Wayne and Larry 
I would think Fox will always Block the Bears/Packers game from SNF and NBC.
Also, we shouldn't be surprised that we get Buck/Aikman all the time, we have one of the best teams, and they are playing a 1st place schedule, which should equate to many good matchups, therefore getting the #1 broadcasting team.
Also, we shouldn't be surprised that we get Buck/Aikman all the time, we have one of the best teams, and they are playing a 1st place schedule, which should equate to many good matchups, therefore getting the #1 broadcasting team.
We were going to turn on Wayne and Larry last week (against the Vikes) only to discover there radio show was significantly behind the TV. It was hard to watch the TV and listen to how behind they were so we turned them off. Hate Buck and Aikman though.
Somebody around here has a gadget that syncs the two so you can listen to Wayne and Larry call while watching.
quote:Originally posted by Hungry5:
That should also be in the Great NFL Quotes thread...
Done.
If you have DVR - master the pause and play buttons.
Larry and Wayne are 20-30 seconds ahead of TV. That way I hear what happens and I get to watch players of interest as play evolves on TV. I enjoy watching Joe and Troy make eyes at each other as if it was a silent movie.
Silent movies were the rage as a young man.
Silent movies were the rage as a young man.
If only the x4 Chat Room had a pause button also so I could sync Wayne/Larry with TV and chat room.
I use this: radio delay.
Hook the headphone jack from a radio into a laptop. Radio is usually 10-12 seconds ahead of my DirecTV. Easy to synch it up with the slider on the software.
Hook the headphone jack from a radio into a laptop. Radio is usually 10-12 seconds ahead of my DirecTV. Easy to synch it up with the slider on the software.
So'oto axed to make room for Jordan Miller.
@jasonjwilde
#Packers announce they've promoted Jordan Miller (@JMillz90) from the practice squad and have released OLB Vic So'oto.
@jasonjwilde
#Packers announce they've promoted Jordan Miller (@JMillz90) from the practice squad and have released OLB Vic So'oto.
So'oto goes and they keep Zombo?????
That sack in the Super Bowl sure has bought him a lot of patience.
That sack in the Super Bowl sure has bought him a lot of patience.
quote:Originally posted by DeepChicago:
Packers 28
Bears 3
FTFY
@WesHod
#Packers D-line coach Mike Trgovac on Jordan Miller: "He can be a good little pass rusher in there, got some good skills w/ hands and hips"
@WesHod
Trgovac on Jordan Miller run/pass: "I think he can do both. He’s 317 pounds and he can squat down and do what we do. He can tie people up"
#Packers D-line coach Mike Trgovac on Jordan Miller: "He can be a good little pass rusher in there, got some good skills w/ hands and hips"
@WesHod
Trgovac on Jordan Miller run/pass: "I think he can do both. He’s 317 pounds and he can squat down and do what we do. He can tie people up"
Fox needs to do an "Is it legal?" segment on that last thing.
quote:HBCU NFL Draft Prospect: Jordan Miller, DT, Southern University
After watching film on Southern University's DT Jordan Miller this past season; the first thing that stood out to me was his explosive first step and quickness off the ball. He stays low out of his stance and gets good leverage at the point of attack; he's also very active with his hands and displays good strength while holding his gap. Miller showed a lot of his quickness and strength against the offensive lineman during the HBCU Bowl week last month and was unblockable at times; especially in one-on-one drills. He put up very good workout numbers at the GA Dome HBCU Bowl Combine held on Monday during the week with 30 reps on the bench and running a 5.1 in the 40 (considering he just finished a full football season). Miller has a unique football story, he didn't play football until his senior year in high school and only played in a few games. He decided to walk-on at Southern University and was still learning the nuances of the game his first two seasons. Everything started coming together for him in his Junior year at Southern with leading the team with five and a half sacks and eleven tackles for loss. Miller had an even more productive Senior year with nine sacks and fifteen tackles for loss, but it was over shadowed by his team losing record and two other DT prospects in the SWAC conference in Arkansas Pine-Bluff Ibraham Abdulah and Alabama A&M's Frank Kearse getting most of the publicity. But Miller deserves to be mentioned with them in his own right and scouts have taken notice.