Lets Go Pack!

[bagman04]

How about them Packers! Brett Favre and the Pack are going to dominate this season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZWZANBFyX0

[Thawmus]

The Packers are honestly surprising the hell out of me this season. I picked them to win this weekend, and sure enough, they ran right over the Giants.


They actually know how to play defense! Who knew???

[Frontman]

The Packers are honestly surprising the hell out of me (and scaring the hell out of Frontman) this season. I picked them to win this weekend, and sure enough, they ran right over the Giants.


They actually know how to play defense! Who knew???

Fixed it for you.

They just might be the team to beat this year in the NFC North if they keep this up.

[mike_houghton]

lol ur kidding right... its two games.. lol two. I am a big Farve mark, but not lets crown them yet. I do think they are playing decent, but so are the Redskins :)

[Dark Flash2099]

lol ur kidding right... its two games.. lol two. I am a big Farve mark, but not lets crown them yet. I do think they are playing decent, but so are the Redskins :)

This is their 6th game in a row they've won, if we count last season at all.

[mike_houghton]

what about preseason?

[Thawmus]

lol ur kidding right... its two games.. lol two. I am a big Farve mark, but not lets crown them yet. I do think they are playing decent, but so are the Redskins :)

I seriously beg to differ.

The Giants are having their problems right now, to be sure, but they got a mudhole stomped into them, and they were one of the teams to beat last year. I'd say they're still up there THIS year.

And frankly, given their division, they're playing the game right. Frontman is right to be scared, because their current formula spells disaster for teams like Minnesota and Chicago, who have much worse offenses than GB does.

And GB's special teams right now is absolutely sick. Those poor bastards don't even have enough time to look for the football, and they have people crowding around them already.


I am NOT a GB fan by any means of the imagination, but I definitely have to give props to what they've become over a single off-season. They need to kick their offense into high-gear, but that's about all the problems they have. And what's even scarier is.....we know the potential is there for their offense. :nervous:


And Washington sucks. Terribly. They still don't know how to use their most valuable players correctly, because they can't even decide who's going to do the playcalling. Further that with QB problems that they've been saddled with since....well....gosh.....when was the last time they DIDN'T have QB problems?

At least Randle El is being utilized correctly, using him for reverse throws and such, but....well....the receiver still isn't catching the damn ball. In the endzone..........which is problematic.

Washington gets their wins by the skin of their teeth, and they could be doing a hell of a lot better. There's a lot of potential for greatness, but they still get stupid come draft time.

[Thawmus]

what about preseason?

What about preseason?
:cheeky:

[mike_houghton]

Im sorry.... but there is no way that the Pack are better then the Bears. They beat the eagles on a lllllatttteeee field goal, and the giants are not the team to beat. Cowboys baby. I think the Pack may make the playoffs... but to crown them NFC North Champs already is simply weird

[EmperorNorton]

Well, since I chose the Packers to be my favourite team last season I'm glad to see them win (or read about it afterwards as I can't actually watch any NFL matches).

Hooray for Brett Favre!

[Thawmus]

Im sorry.... but there is no way that the Pack are better then the Bears. They beat the eagles on a lllllatttteeee field goal, and the giants are not the team to beat. Cowboys baby. I think the Pack may make the playoffs... but to crown them NFC North Champs already is simply weird

I just re-read the thread twice, and you're the only person talking about crowning them. :confused:

[Thawmus]

Well, since I chose the Packers to be my favourite team last season I'm glad to see them win (or read about it afterwards as I can't actually watch any NFL matches).

Hooray for Brett Favre!

You should use the Yahoo Gametracker on their NFL page.

It pops up a nice flash window that gives you a live play-by-play. And you can switch between games and look at stats and stuff live. It's pretty nifty for those of us that can't watch our favorite team play most days.

[EmperorNorton]

You should use the Yahoo Gametracker on their NFL page.

It pops up a nice flash window that gives you a live play-by-play. And you can switch between games and look at stats and stuff live. It's pretty nifty for those of us that can't watch our favorite team play most days.

I'll check that out, but there is also the time difference to consider.
It's one thing to stay up until 4 in the morning to watch a game, and entirely another to do the same to keep an eye on a news ticker...

[Thawmus]

I'll check that out, but there is also the time difference to consider.
It's one thing to stay up until 4 in the morning to watch a game, and entirely another to do the same to keep an eye on a news ticker...

Sorry, I forgot. :ermm:

[mike_houghton]

How about them Packers! Brett Favre and the Pack are going to dominate this season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZWZANBFyX0

hmmm looks like a glearing recommendation for the Pack

[mike_houghton]

I seriously beg to differ.

The Giants are having their problems right now, to be sure, but they got a mudhole stomped into them, and they were one of the teams to beat last year. I'd say they're still up there THIS year.

And frankly, given their division, they're playing the game right. Frontman is right to be scared, because their current formula spells disaster for teams like Minnesota and Chicago, who have much worse offenses than GB does.

And GB's special teams right now is absolutely sick. Those poor bastards don't even have enough time to look for the football, and they have people crowding around them already.


I am NOT a GB fan by any means of the imagination, but I definitely have to give props to what they've become over a single off-season. They need to kick their offense into high-gear, but that's about all the problems they have. And what's even scarier is.....we know the potential is there for their offense. :nervous:


And Washington sucks. Terribly. They still don't know how to use their most valuable players correctly, because they can't even decide who's going to do the playcalling. Further that with QB problems that they've been saddled with since....well....gosh.....when was the last time they DIDN'T have QB problems?

At least Randle El is being utilized correctly, using him for reverse throws and such, but....well....the receiver still isn't catching the damn ball. In the endzone..........which is problematic.

Washington gets their wins by the skin of their teeth, and they could be doing a hell of a lot better. There's a lot of potential for greatness, but they still get stupid come draft time.
so u begged to differ with me saying lets not crown them yet, which leads me to believe u feel the opposite

[Thawmus]

so u begged to differ with me saying lets not crown them yet, which leads me to believe u feel the opposite

No, your post was very much a jab at anyone thinking they were a much better team this year, which I begged to differ.

You also said the Redskins were awesome.....which is far from the truth, when Santana Moss is running around un-covered, and the QB can't even get the ball to him.

Also, this: "hmmm looks like a glearing recommendation for the Pack"

Is just another jab.

I probably wouldn't even have CARED about your comment if you weren't trying to be such a massive jerk about everyone else's opinion.

[bagman04]

Guys cool it down. This thread is meant to be a page to celebrate the Packers, not argue with each other.

[mike_houghton]

No, your post was very much a jab at anyone thinking they were a much better team this year, which I begged to differ.

You also said the Redskins were awesome.....which is far from the truth, when Santana Moss is running around un-covered, and the QB can't even get the ball to him.

Also, this: "hmmm looks like a glearing recommendation for the Pack"

Is just another jab.

I probably wouldn't even have CARED about your comment if you weren't trying to be such a massive jerk about everyone else's opinion.
a jab? how so? And how do u beg to differ with me saying "you kidding right?" The way you worded it made it sound like you begged to differ with me thinking they werent great.
I also never said the redskins were doing awesome. I only stated they were just as good as the Pack right now. I never said they were great or anything like that... I said that Green Bay was playing decent.. not great, and that the Redskins were playing DECENT too.
And that was a high recommendation of GB wasnt it... all I did was show that some people, including the thread starter are making this team out to be better then they might be. And any anyalist will tell you that to take the first two games of a season, and think a team is that great is a bad idea. I never jabbed at anyone, I never claimed the Redskins were awesome, and I never said that GB was bad. I think they are a great team, but a few people have insinuated that they are much better. Thats what I was disagreeing with.

[Thawmus]

Guys cool it down. This thread is meant to be a page to celebrate the Packers, not argue with each other.

I agree.

Sorry.

[spiderman9797]

Washington gets their wins by the skin of their teeth, and they could be doing a hell of a lot better. There's a lot of potential for greatness, but they still get stupid come draft time.
*looks at the guy who won it for the Redskins in the final drive of the game, which the Redskins drafted in the first round*

Yea, sure.:cheeky:

[Dark Flash2099]

*looks at the guy who won it for the Redskins in the final drive of the game, which the Redskins drafted in the first round*

Yea, sure.:cheeky:

Have you actually watched the 'Skins draft? Remember Heath Schuler?

[mike_houghton]

lol I apologize If I came off aggresive.

[spiderman9797]

Have you actually watched the 'Skins draft? Remember Heath Schuler?
There are plenty of bad picks that they have made, I just feel like this year's draft pick for them was a pretty smart pick. Landry was the best Free Safety in College Football last year by far.

[Dark Flash2099]

There are plenty of bad picks that they have made, I just feel like this year's draft pick for them was a pretty smart pick. Landry was the best Free Safety in College Football last year by far.

You do know the saying "Even a broken clock is right twice a day," right?

Just because the Redskins made one good pick doesn't mean they aren't idiots when they draft.

[bagman04]

Redskins redskins redskins, guys go start a redskins thread, this is for the Packers.

[Thawmus]

I have to admit, I rooted for them today, that was a game they really needed to win.

Congratulations, Packers, you're 3-0, and you're going to make people talk all week.


And the Chargers really needed to NOT lose that game. Rivers was doing great until the game stalled in the 3rd quarter. He got over-anxious, and their game was over from then on in. Poor Tomlinson still can't break the 70 yard mark....

[lensnart]

Beating the Chargers is no small feat and the way they did it tells me that the Packers are for real. Sorry Aaron Rodgers maybe you will get a start in 2010.

[bagman04]

CON GRATS TO BRETT FAVRE for tying dan marino's record!

[Dark Flash2099]

He'll break the record next week. And it will be nice.

[mike_houghton]

they played a heck of a game... and further proved they were on the upswing.
He also could break another record next week cant he? I mean besides the TDs.

[Thawmus]

Their biggest problem now will be that opposing teams will actually prepare for their games.

"They beat the Chargers? And made Tomlinson and Rivers go at each other's throats?? We better watch film this year...."

:laugh:

They've still got a long season to go, but things are definitely looking awesome for them.

I think they match up well against Minnesota, too. Minnesota better be prepared to throw the ball if they want to win next week.

[Thawmus]

I should also say that up until their goal line runs at the end of the game, they had 10 rushing attempts, one of those being a Favre scramble.

Favre's gotta let Jackson run the football more. He was averaging 5 yards a carry on just 4 attempts.

4.

Gotta let that guy run, Brett. He'll help you get the other half of your passes completed.

[EmperorNorton]

Woohoo!

Go Packers!

Now to see if I can find some video highlights or something.

[Dark Flash2099]

Wow, 3-0. I want to say that I anticipated it, but I'd be lying. This puts me in a really good mood, though.

[bagman04]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cqzlZb0ABsc

Magifacint!

[Frontman]

Thankfully, I've been in bed sick.

*looks at paper for scores*

I'm going back to bed.

[Dark Flash2099]

And the Packers win again!

[spiderman9797]

Okay, I'll come out and say it. I think that the Packers are for real and, if you ask me, the best in the NFC.

Yes, over Dallas.

The difference is that the Packers have played and beaten better opponents, if you ask me. I also think that the Packers have an excellent defense, whereas the Dallas defense is just average at best.

[Dark Flash2099]

Honestly, I'm just giddy right now. I would never have thought at the begining of the season that the Packers would have been 4-0.

[bagman04]

Me too Flash. If it wasn't for the fact my fantasy team has gone 0-4, and the math homework I still have to do, I would certainly be able to enjoy the win and Favre breaking Marino's record alot more.

[Thawmus]

The Packers have been bottom-feeding the league for so long, that I can't help but get excited for them this year.

I mean, they're not beating the best teams in the league this year, but they're beating teams that they would have no business beating in prior years.


The real question is whether or not they can beat a well-balanced team like the Seahawks or the Patriots.

They play Chicago next week, which is definitely going to be a challenge for them, but I think they're definitely up to it. Should be another good game to watch. GB vs. Minnesota was surprisingly entertaining. :)

[EmperorNorton]

Another hooray for the Packers!

And thanks to Thawmus for suggesting that I should look at the yahoo sports ticker. I thought the games were in the evening like the Superbowl was, but since they play around noon I can follow the score without any conflict with my sleeping pattern.

[DocDoom187]

Speaking of Seahawks, they desperately need a big play making WR. Yes, they have a good corps, who can have outstanding weeks, but they don't have any randy moss, or smith, or anything like that.

[Thawmus]

Speaking of Seahawks, they desperately need a big play making WR. Yes, they have a good corps, who can have outstanding weeks, but they don't have any randy moss, or smith, or anything like that.

They have Deion Branch. They severely under-utilize him.

[fdbjsb]

Bring On Da Bears!!!!!!!!

Go Pack!!!!

[Dark Flash2099]

I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready to see Front cry tonight.;)

[Frontman]

Nah, I'm sure the Bears will be fine.

As long as Brett gets some quality on his rear/back/coming up looking out his earhole time.

;)

[DocDoom187]

I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready to see Front cry tonight.;)
I've got the tape recorder, you got the popcorn?

:grin:

[Dark Flash2099]

I've got the tape recorder, you got the popcorn?

:grin:

Not a big popcorn fan.

[DocDoom187]

Not a big popcorn fan.
How about some Junior Mints or Milk duds?

[malakim2099]

I've got the tape recorder, you got the popcorn?

:grin:

Don't worry Front, I've got some Kleenex for you! :laugh:

[Dark Flash2099]

How about some Junior Mints or Milk duds?

Nah. I'll just eat some bratwurst.

[Frontman]

Don't worry Front, I've got some Kleenex for you! :laugh:

Some wise old backstop from the Yankees once said,

"It ain't over, 'till its over."

[Dark Flash2099]

Honestly, if the Packers lose, they deserve to. They're playing horribly this second half.

[Dark Flash2099]

Well, I was wrong. GG, Front.

[malakim2099]

Well, go Bears. Five turnovers? Sheesh! :)

Frankly, I really don't care, since the only better result for me would be both teams somehow losing. But hey, the Vikings didn't lose this week!!!!*











* mainly because we didn't play... :cheeky:

[bagman04]

####! Did the bears have thier hands down the refs pants far enough? Figures I win this week in fantasty footbal and the pack lose. If it takes me losing every single week for the pack to win then so be it. My week is officially killed.

[Dark Flash2099]

This is kind of sickening, you know. 5 freaking turnovers. You can't win the game with 5 turnovers and if you don't manage the clock.

[bagman04]

Honestly, if the Packers lose, they deserve to. They're playing horribly this second half.

Wow I beg to differ.

[Frontman]

Man, that was a tough fought game. Bears/Packers, no rivalry in all of sports is as long standing and as fun to watch.

Bears took everything Favre threw at 'em. Good game, and we'll see how the re-match goes in Chicago.


"Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;
Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.
We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.
Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.
You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down."

[Dark Flash2099]

Wow I beg to differ.

So, all of the penalties that Green Bay had weren't reason enough for them to lose? How about how horribly they managed the clock? Or how about them constantly running the ball when it wasn't working? They played like complete #### in the second half and they deserved to lose because of it. Like I said earlier, you can not turn the ball over 5 times and expect to win. I would not be shocked if James Jones is at least benched for the next game for his two fumbles in this one.

[Antipathy]

Tennessee did have 5 turnovers today and still won today.

[Dark Flash2099]

Tennessee did have 5 turnovers today and still won today.

Ok, fine, you can't EXPECT to win when you turn the ball over 5 times.

[Frontman]

Trust me, as I watched the past few weeks of Bears football.

Turnovers? Bad. The more you turn it over, the more the opponent has a chance to score/stay in the game.

While the Bears didn't get many points off of the turnovers, it stops the Packers from scoring and in essence lose the field position battle. That's what happened to the Packers tonight. That, and as DF pointed out, bad clock management at the end there.

Like I said, we'll see how it goes the next time they face at Soldier Field.

And congrats to Favre again on his surpassing Marino last week, and tying Blanda's this week. It shows that gutsy football play doesn't rely on records, only results. Brett is still an incredible gunslinger to watch play the game; and he's one of the few rival superstars I have to tip my hat to. Him, Johan Santana, and CC Sabathia have ruined quite a few sporting events as a Bears/Sox fan.

[bagman04]

So, all of the penalties that Green Bay had weren't reason enough for them to lose? How about how horribly they managed the clock? Or how about them constantly running the ball when it wasn't working? They played like complete #### in the second half and they deserved to lose because of it. Like I said earlier, you can not turn the ball over 5 times and expect to win. I would not be shocked if James Jones is at least benched for the next game for his two fumbles in this one.

I am a die hard Packers fan. I (figurativly) bleed Green and Yellow. The Packers never deserve to lose, especially to the Bears especially if its at Lambeau.

[Dark Flash2099]

I am a die hard Packers fan. I (figurativly) bleed Green and Yellow. The Packers never deserve to lose, especially to the Bears especially if its at Lambeau.

Hey, you're preaching to the choir. But all I'm saying is that if a team plays like they played in the second half, they deserve to lose because of it.

[malakim2099]

Tennessee did have 5 turnovers today and still won today.

They were also playing Atlanta too... :cheeky:

[Dark Flash2099]

They were also playing Atlanta too... :cheeky:

An Atlanta team that had Joey Harrington starting, too.

[Thawmus]

So, when you have Wynn at 13 carries for nearly a Buck, why exactly do you stop handing him the football??? I mean, by the 2nd half, Favre had a grand total of 3 incompletions out of 22 or so passes. You can't tell me that the defense wasn't out of the box enough for Wynn to have a hayday. Why were they handing it to James Jones? Why weren't they continuing to do what was working?

If you're up by that much at the half, you run run run run run the football, with your best back. So they stopped handing the ball to Wynn....and had Favre try and win an already won game.....

That's terrible. The Packer Defense is not going to last very long if they continue that gameplan.

[Dark Flash2099]

5-1, baby!!

Sure, Green Bay played horribly, but they got the win!

[spiderman9797]

5-1, baby!!

Sure, Green Bay played horribly, but they got the win!
Green Bay played horribly. Washington played even worse.

Both had opportunities, but Jason Campbell's receivers REALLY let him down that game. I think there was something like 6 dropped passes that game. And a good bit of them were well thrown balls.

Oh, and whoever #21 is for Washington REALLY needs to hold onto an interception. I'm pretty sure the ball hit his hands 3 times and he didn't catch any of them. I understand that's why he plays defense, but you have to catch those easy interceptions.

Green Bay ran the ball fairly well at the end there.

[Thawmus]

Campbell's problem is, and ever shall be, that he doesn't have any height to his receivers at all, and he throws his deep balls with very little arc at all.

I'm shocked to see that he doesn't get 5 interceptions a game, that way.

But in any case, I don't think Santana Moss or Randle El got to play at all today. Packers' defense pretty much shut them both down. Moss was only in the game long enough to fumble....

[bagman04]

Packers are back BABY! Now if only I had cable and didn't have to work monday.

[bagman04]

How Bout Them Packers!!!!!!

[Dark Flash2099]

Packers Win!!! 7-1!!!

[darius_dax1]

Packers Win!!! 7-1!!!

It's a cool win! A very good game!

[Dark Flash2099]

Man, the Packers just destoryed the Viqueens!

[darius_dax1]

lol ur kidding right... its two games.. lol two. I am a big Farve mark, but not lets crown them yet. I do think they are playing decent, but so are the Redskins :)
How's that crow taste?:p

[bagman04]

I am fuming right now. I hope Dallas looses the rest of their games. Nothing but a bunch of cheap thugs. I am just so mad right now. I hope Brett heals quick.

[Dark Flash2099]

Honestly, I think we atleast got something good out of this horrible loss: We got to see how Aaron Rodgers handles playing against a tough defense. He did pretty good. I honestly thought we had a chance until that "pass interference" call.

[Thawmus]

Yeah, I'd have to agree. The Packers have learned that Brett isn't the lynchpin for this team.

Charles Woodson is...... :ermm:

[stark's heir]

After seeing Favre's post-game comments, I've got a question...

Was he snubbing Rodgers?! Not so much as a "Aaron played well." Makes me wonder just how egotistical he really is...

[bagman04]

Well whats he supposed to say? "Aaron Rodgers is amazing, he was incredible I hope to one day give birth to his children?" Brett Favre is far from egotistical. Romo however, sucks at faking humble.

[Thawmus]

Well whats he supposed to say? "Aaron Rodgers is amazing, he was incredible I hope to one day give birth to his children?" Brett Favre is far from egotistical. Romo however, sucks at faking humble.

He's supposed to say, "Aaron played well, I think he'll do fine for our team the rest of the season."

Regardless if it's true or not. That's just standard etiquette. Every football player with one iota of tact will say that about their backup, when they go down. It definitely should be called to attention that Favre didn't.

I was lucky enough to watch the game last night, and I wasn't impressed with his reactions to Aaron's play (never a single word of encouragement on the sidelines, nor advice). I discarded it, because obviously his mind was also on his arm and numb hand. But after hearing the post-game comments, I'm having a hard time not drawing all the bad conclusions about his character at the moment. :ermm:

I'd like to add, however, that Tony Romo is full of himself. Him and Owens are about the last people I'd let off a sinking ship.

[bigdonkey1]

oh.

i was expecting the world packing championships but this will do

i like the green and yellow

[spiderman9797]

I missed what Brett said. Can someone fill me in?

[Thawmus]

I missed what Brett said. Can someone fill me in?

It's not what he said. It's the lack of saying anything.

[stark's heir]

I missed what Brett said. Can someone fill me in?

Well, he made sure everyone in the room (media) knew that he was def gonna be fine for the next game...over and over and over again. :tired:

BTW: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Thawmus again.

[bagman04]

11-2 BABY!!!! I am going to the game this week where I will finally get to see Brett Favre play in person! I have been looking forward to this since I was 8. GO PACK GO!!!!

[bagman04]

HOW BOUT THEM PACKERS! I was at the game today. One of the greatest experiences of my life. We (packer fans) completely out numbered the rams fan. Men women kids, Jews christians black white and so on, we may be different, but today at that game those of us clad in packer gear, cheering Favre and the pack on, we were all united as Packer fans. Such a great experience.

[bagman04]

OH YEah Baby were going to the conference playoffs!

[Dark Flash2099]

It was beautiful, man.

[Frontman]

My two wishes for possible Superbowl match up.

Green Bay versus New England. If Brady can beat the Packers and Favre; the best the NFC has to offer; they deserve the title "perfect."

If not, I'd like to see a Manning/Manning Superbowl.

If neither happens, let Brett and the Packers go all the way and win it; because then I could see him riding off into the Sunset a champion (and no longer a burr under my saddle blanket as a Bears fan.)

;)

[Thawmus]

My two wishes for possible Superbowl match up.

Green Bay versus New England. If Brady can beat the Packers and Favre; the best the NFC has to offer; they deserve the title "perfect."

If not, I'd like to see a Manning/Manning Superbowl.

If neither happens, let Brett and the Packers go all the way and win it; because then I could see him riding off into the Sunset a champion (and no longer a burr under my saddle blanket as a Bears fan.)

;)

I think he's said he's feeling good to play a couple more years, due to the success of this one. :ermm:

Which, IMHO, is a bad deal for the Packers. But what can you do?

[Dark Flash2099]

I think he's said he's feeling good to play a couple more years, due to the success of this one. :ermm:

Which, IMHO, is a bad deal for the Packers. But what can you do?

Why is that bad? Not only is he playing like he's 30 again, he's basically the the poster person of the Packers. Getting rid of him would have been like the Bears getting rid of Payton in the 80s or the Steelers getting rid of Bradshaw back in the 70s. It just seems wrong and perverse.

Besides, the entire state of Wisconsin would revolt if the Packers got rid of Favre before he retired.

[spiderman9797]

My two wishes for possible Superbowl match up.

Green Bay versus New England. If Brady can beat the Packers and Favre; the best the NFC has to offer; they deserve the title "perfect."
I want that Superbowl match up very badly. Because then, either way I'm happy. The Patriots shut up the 1972 Miami Dolphins, and are the undisputed best team in professional football history if they win. If the Packers win, then Brett Favre just came back instead of retiring to have the best season of his career and beat the best team in NFL history (IMO, they are whether they win the Superbowl or not), and he can have the greatest retirement imaginable. I honestly don't know what would be a better story for sports.

[Dark Flash2099]

And the Road to the Super Bowl for the NFC goes through Title Town!

I'm even more excited for the NFC Championship game that I was earlier.

[EmperorNorton]

I'm even more excited for the NFC Championship game that I was earlier.

So am I, because I just found out that the game is actually broadcast here, as well as the Super Bowl.

So at least I'll get to see the Packers win twice.

[Frontman]

I'm very excited for the Packers and their fans; and I think we're in for some incredible football next week and for the Superbowl.

Imagine IF the Giants go all the way, we'll have both Manning brothers make it to the Superbowl.

I still think its going to be Packers/Patriots; which will be an incredible game to witness.

[Thawmus]

Why is that bad? Not only is he playing like he's 30 again, he's basically the the poster person of the Packers. Getting rid of him would have been like the Bears getting rid of Payton in the 80s or the Steelers getting rid of Bradshaw back in the 70s. It just seems wrong and perverse.

I fail to understand how being the poster player makes him any more of an asset to the team. I'm not saying he's a bad QB. I'm saying he plays stupidly when he faces adversity. He gets frustrated, and zings the ball into triple-coverage. I hate to remind everyone, but the man doesn't just hold the all-time TD record. He also holds the all-time INT record.

It'd be one thing if he'd adjust to the game, but he's historically proven himself to be too friggin' stubborn for it.

Favre's doing well right now, but Green Bay is going to need to continue to play SMART football, like they did yesterday. And as long as Favre is in Green Bay, that's not going to be a consistent occurrence. He needs to finish out this year, and leave.

Besides, the entire state of Wisconsin would revolt if the Packers got rid of Favre before he retired.

First off, of course they wouldn't get rid of Favre. Secondly, speaking as someone who was born and raised in Wisconsin, I'd love to see Rogers get the starting job. I love Favre, but I'm sick of seeing him play stupid football, and sinking what is quite possibly one of the best Packer teams I've ever seen. They find a good gameplan with the running game, and abandon it in the next game.

Grant ran for 200 yards yesterday, and he's probably not going to get to touch the ball next week. That's dumb football.

[Dark Flash2099]

I fail to understand how being the poster player makes him any more of an asset to the team. I'm not saying he's a bad QB. I'm saying he plays stupidly when he faces adversity. He gets frustrated, and zings the ball into triple-coverage.
He looked pretty damn good yesterday when the team was down 14-0.

I hate to remind everyone, but the man doesn't just hold the all-time TD record. He also holds the all-time INT record.
He also has the All-Time passing yard record, as well as a bunch of others. The All-time records tend to get broken when you play as long as Brett has.

It'd be one thing if he'd adjust to the game, but he's historically proven himself to be too friggin' stubborn for it.
You must be watching completely different games than I have, because I've seen him adjust to bad situations this year.

As to his stubbornness, if it wasn't for that, that pass that he made to Lee late in the 2nd quarter wouldn't have happened. All of those "Only Brett Favre could do that" plays this season, or any, wouldn't have happened without it.

Favre's doing well right now, but Green Bay is going to need to continue to play SMART football, like they did yesterday. And as long as Favre is in Green Bay, that's not going to be a consistent occurrence. He needs to finish out this year, and leave.
If he keeps playing SMART football, why should he have to leave? Would the Broncos have gotten rid of Elway had he decided to stay a few more years? No. Saying that a team should get rid of a player when they are playing great is completely idiotic.

First off, of course they wouldn't get rid of Favre. Secondly, speaking as someone who was born and raised in Wisconsin, I'd love to see Rogers get the starting job. I love Favre, but I'm sick of seeing him play stupid football, and sinking what is quite possibly one of the best Packer teams I've ever seen. They find a good gameplan with the running game, and abandon it in the next game.
Favre isn't in control of the gameplan, the coaching staff is. If you're going to blame Favre for that, you might as well praise him for the players that Ted Thompson brought in the past few years.

Grant ran for 200 yards yesterday, and he's probably not going to get to touch the ball next week. That's dumb football.
As I said a little earlier, Grant not getting the ball in the next game doesn't have a damn thing to do with Favre. That's all on the head coach/offensive coordinator.

[Thawmus]

Favre isn't in control of the gameplan, the coaching staff is. If you're going to blame Favre for that, you might as well praise him for the players that Ted Thompson brought in the past few years.


As I said a little earlier, Grant not getting the ball in the next game doesn't have a damn thing to do with Favre. That's all on the head coach/offensive coordinator.

This pretty much sums it all up. I think Favre being on the team, influences the playcalling unfavorably. You don't. Meh. :cross-eye

[RCricket55]

I'm very excited for the Packers and their fans; and I think we're in for some incredible football next week and for the Superbowl.

Imagine IF the Giants go all the way, we'll have both Manning brothers make it to the Superbowl.

I still think its going to be Packers/Patriots; which will be an incredible game to witness.

Congrats to the Packers. I think a Packers/Chargers game would be exciting because of the turn-around from both clubs.

**There is also no new info of the Patriots and I can't watch Sports Center for 2 weeks if they go to the superbowl.

[Bubblehead]

Okay, I'm now pulling for the Packers and here's why.

Favre can finally retire if he wins a Super Bowl.

Let him go to that big End Zone in the sky, metaphorically. And watch Green Bay go back to whence they came. 8-8. ;)

And Green Bay's GM, who came from Seattle and did wonders there is a genius. Worth every penny.

[malakim2099]

Okay, I'm now pulling for the Packers and here's why.

Favre can finally retire if he wins a Super Bowl.

Let him go to that big End Zone in the sky, metaphorically. And watch Green Bay go back to whence they came. 8-8. ;)

As a Vikings fan, that works perfectly for me!

That and I really am torn between the obnoxiousness of Pats fans, and the obnoxiousness of the 72 Dolphins. On the one hand, I don't want to see the Pats go 19-0 just because the fans will be completely insufferable (even moreso than they are already). On the other, the 72 Dolphins already ARE insufferable.

Boo hiss. Go Pack! :p

[Frontman]

As a Vikings fan, that works perfectly for me!

That and I really am torn between the obnoxiousness of Pats fans, and the obnoxiousness of the 72 Dolphins. On the one hand, I don't want to see the Pats go 19-0 just because the fans will be completely insufferable (even moreso than they are already). On the other, the 72 Dolphins already ARE insufferable.

Boo hiss. Go Pack! :p

As a Bears fan, I want to see the Pats finish this. The reason being is that those 72 Dolphins think that they were better than some of the greatest teams EVER. The 1985 Bears were INCREDIBLE, and would destroy the 72 Dolphins with the BACKUPS. But when Marino and Shula led the 85 Dolphins and beat the Bears; the 72 Dolphins TAKE CREDIT FOR IT, because they were in attendance.

[darius_dax1]

As a Vikings fan, that works perfectly for me!
What little respect I had for you is in the same place the Vikings season ended. :laugh:

[EmperorNorton]

What little respect I had for you is in the same place the Vikings season ended. :laugh:



In Denver? :grin:

[batfink]

As a Bears fan, I want to see the Pats finish this. The reason being is that those 72 Dolphins think that they were better than some of the greatest teams EVER. The 1985 Bears were INCREDIBLE, and would destroy the 72 Dolphins with the BACKUPS. But when Marino and Shula led the 85 Dolphins and beat the Bears; the 72 Dolphins TAKE CREDIT FOR IT, because they were in attendance.
Even as a Bears fan, I'd rather see the Packers win the Super Bowl.
At least they'll do it honestly. Mike McCarthy should have "F.U. Belacheck"
written on his clipboard and have the Pats videotape that!

[malakim2099]

What little respect I had for you is in the same place the Vikings season ended. :laugh:



Whatever, Packerbacker!

Remember it's all cyclical, and we'll be back! RAR!

Just... um, as soon as we get a QB. And some WRs. And maybe a couple good defenders in the secondary... :ermm:

:p

[darius_dax1]

Whatever, Packerbacker!

Remember it's all cyclical, and we'll be back! RAR!

Just... um, as soon as we get a QB. And some WRs. And maybe a couple good defenders in the secondary... :ermm:

:p
You know why the Viqueens color is purple don't ya? Because they are constantly choking.:p

[DocDoom187]

In Denver? :grin:
You're German...why do you follow American Football!?!

[Frontman]

Ironically (or not) NFL Network aired the Bronco/Packer Superbowl (with Elway's famous dive/hit into a helicopter spin run) today.

Ten years later, Favre is leading his team as the whily old veteran into the NFC championship. I'd love to see him take them all the way to the Superbowl.

[EmperorNorton]

You're German...why do you follow American Football!?!

'cause it's fun.
And the real football is on winter break.

[malakim2099]

You know why the Viqueens color is purple don't ya? Because they are constantly choking.:p

Um, er, um...

Sadly, I can't really debate that. Suffice to say that if the Red Sox and White Sox can get over, the Vikings can too!

I just hope I live to see it. :ermm:

(At least the Twins won a couple World Series!)

[DocDoom187]

'cause it's fun.
And the real football is on winter break.
Do yuo get NFL Networks or something over in Germania?

[Gentlegamer]

'cause it's fun.
And the real football is on winter break.Only a couple months and the scoreless ties can begin anew!

[bagman04]

My week is ruined. If it was not for the fact that the giants are playing the patriots in the super bowl, I would be rooting against them. Anyone who says any #### about the Packers can go to hell.
This is bull ####. Slap in the face to Brett.

[Dark Flash2099]

My week is ruined. If it was not for the fact that the giants are playing the patriots in the super bowl, I would be rooting against them. Anyone who says any #### about the Packers can go to hell.
This is bull ####. Slap in the face to Brett.

Better hand me a handbasket, because I'm about to go "down south."

The Packers tonight played horribly. Favre was apparently channeling himself from '04 instead of '94. We had every chance in the world to pull out the win, and we didn't capitalize on a single ####ing one. We deserved to lose because of that. If Favre does retire after this game, it's a horrible way to go out.

[bagman04]

Better hand me a handbasket, because I'm about to go "down south."

The Packers tonight played horribly. Favre was apparently channeling himself from '04 instead of '94. We had every chance in the world to pull out the win, and we didn't capitalize on a single ####ing one. We deserved to lose because of that. If Favre does retire after this game, it's a horrible way to go out.

just stormx and bubblehead.

[technohead]

giants Win Giants Win... Super Bowl

[Antipathy]

No! Packers vs. Patriots would've been a classic game.

No no no! This is almost unfair.

And I would've been rooting for the Patriots regardless.

This certainly put a damper on my evening.

[Dark Flash2099]

Consider yourself ignored.

Why? Because I told the truth? Because I said what needed to be said?

You can not look at that game and say that the Packers played their best, because they didn't.

[bagman04]

giants Win Giants Win... Super Bowl

If it were san diego, I would be going the other way.
I really hate new england.

[Antipathy]

I don't think I'm going to watch the Super Bowl anymore. If it was Patriots/Packers I'd defintely catch at least the fourth quarter.

*shakes head*

What a wasted opportunity.

[Frontman]

That was tough, but the better team won tonight.

I still think the Packers verus the Patriots would be a better game. This way, New England can go 19-0, the 72 Dolphins become meaningless; and ESPN will be estatic for months on end.

At least until the Celtics win the East.

;)

[Dark Flash2099]

That was tough, but the better team won tonight.

I still think the Packers verus the Patriots would be a better game. This way, New England can go 19-0, the 72 Dolphins become meaningless; and ESPN will be estatic for months on end.

At least until the Celtics win the East.

;)

You know, this reminds me, how are the Bruins doing?

[Frontman]

You know, this reminds me, how are the Bruins doing?


LOL. I hope poorly.

[Dark Flash2099]

LOL. I hope poorly.

I just looked it up. They're 23-18, so they're still in it.

[Frontman]

I just looked it up. They're 23-18, so they're still in it.

Holy Carptacular Batman! That means they might have all four of the major titles if the Bruins get hot in the playoffs!

Where's REM when we need them?

"It's the end of the world when we know it; and I feel fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[Dark Flash2099]

Holy Carptacular Batman! That means they might have all four of the major titles if the Bruins get hot in the playoffs!

Where's REM when we need them?

"It's the end of the world when we know it; and I feel fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Has any city won a "Grand Slam" for championships?

[StormX]

Pack deserved to lose.

Giants played horribly, Packers played worse.

However, I am quite glad the Packers decided to hand the Superbowl over to my team of choice, The New England Patriots!

GO PATS! :p

[BudPalmer]

If it were san diego, I would be going the other way.
I really hate new england.


A lot of fans of losing teams hate the Patriots. I know because I'm a Philly fan. :ermm: ;)

Favre fell appart. Frankly it didn't matter who won that game, the Patriots are going to win The Super Bowl. At the very least I guess I can say I got the see the longest perfect season happen (intil they lengthen the season that is).

[Bubblehead]

First off, the Packers deserved to lose. No doubt. They could've won. They had Lambeau and the mystique. They had the "no field goal has ever been made over 40 feat in the playoffs @ Lambeau" thing, too.

Didn't matter.

Giants shot themselves three times in the foot (2 x field goals, 1 fumble on the INT) and the Packers still couldn't get it going.

Credit the Giants D. They played phenomenal tonight. That's not to say that Green Bay didn't put up a good fight on D, too. They did.

But at some point, they were just too aggressive. They gave the Giants 2 first downs on penalties for that first TD drive.

Anyway, no worries backPackers. Favre will be back. Like a bad penny. ;)

[bagman04]

Wow this is a Packers fan thread. Not a hate on the Packers. Do your hating in another thread. Stay out of mine.

[Dark Flash2099]

Wow this is a Packers fan thread. Not a hate on the Packers. Do your hating in another thread. Stay out of mine.

I'm not hating on the Packers. I'm just stating facts. The Packers DID play badly.

And you can't say I'm not a Packer fan. I was born, raised, and still ####ing reside in Wisconsin. I watched every Goddamn Packer game since I was old enough to understand what football and the Green Bay Packers were. Just because I don't wear rose-tinted shades like you do doesn't make me any less of a Packer fan.

[StormX]

Wow this is a Packers fan thread. Not a hate on the Packers. Do your hating in another thread. Stay out of mine.

Sorry your team isn't perfect(LIKE THE PATS! ;) ), but no need to get snippy, we're all just fans of the foosball here.

[bagman04]

WHile I am still ticked (and will be for a long time) we had a great season. We went from 4-12(sherman era) to 13-3 as well as having Brett Favre make history this season. Next season we will be back, better than ever. GO PACK GO!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m8lKJ1gMbPg&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=maeedICjxX0 <- I was at this game!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=V_6LcGbHxR8

[EmperorNorton]

I'm very disappointed by the game, because it did not turn out to be the game I was willing to stay up until 4 in the morning for.
It sure was close and suspenseful, but I had hoped the Packers would dominate. Instead the Giants did.
Still the Packers were given every opportunity to win, but they just didn't make anything of it. What a great story it would have been if they came back after the Giants missed two field goals.

[DocDoom187]

The Giants are amazing! I believed all the way!


W0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000t

[theanalogkid]

At least until the Celtics win the East.

;)


I think the Pistons will have something to say about that.;)