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Phill23

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #840 on: February 14, 2013, 12:03:22 am »
That can't be!  The resident genius here said all NFL teams want to hire OFFENSIVE MINDED COACHES as HC.   This must be a hoax!

Jackiejokeman

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #841 on: February 14, 2013, 06:33:50 pm »
That can't be!  The resident genius here said all NFL teams want to hire OFFENSIVE MINDED COACHES as HC.   This must be a hoax!

 He made his bones with Minnie when NOBODY expected them to end up where they did.

 EX-BEAR gets to coach more !

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #842 on: February 15, 2013, 05:24:45 am »
I love Leslie Frazier but he inspires me about as much as Jauron.  He is saddled with Christian Ponder, who unless he makes a big turnaround this year, will be Frazier's demise.

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« Reply #843 on: February 15, 2013, 10:12:29 am »
I believe the "genius" Phil refers to was taliking about the "trend" in new hires to go offensive with their coaching selections. Never any mention of ALL teams wanting to or with EXISTING coaches.

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #844 on: February 15, 2013, 10:58:26 am »
The rules are all geared towards offense now.  Therefore all teams want offensive minded coaches.



 
Okay now keep on defending your buddies.  It's all good!!  :)

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #845 on: February 15, 2013, 11:47:20 am »
....just like you defending your buddy Lovie

Jackiejokeman

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #846 on: February 15, 2013, 05:19:20 pm »

 What happened with our beloved BEARS is a 7-1 start that ran out of gas.

 Defense was what the press was noting as Peanut & Jennings along with Briggs stole the show.

 JCut gettng cheap shotted by Houston started the demise.

 The skillful hit on Lance Louis was genius.

 Jason Campbell never had a chance against the team that went to the SuperBowl.

 Defense being what it was ... the team never had a chance with JCut & Louis out (who was coming on).

 I've always heard this weird shiit about Halas Hall under angelo & lovie that the second teamers  i.e. :

 Campbell hardly had any snaps in practice. It showed at SFO.

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« Reply #847 on: February 15, 2013, 05:22:41 pm »
Of the 8 new head coaches in the NFL 7 have an offensive background.  The only team to go for a defensive background coach was Jacksonville.  So not all teams want an offensive minded coach but if they are smart they would.  The rules have gone so far in favor of the offense it is downright silly to spend the vast majority of cap space on defense.

I think Phill cares more about a coaches skin color then wether he has a offensive or defensive background.

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #848 on: February 20, 2013, 08:40:39 am »

NFC North: Agents of change

February 19, 2013, 8:45 pm

Chris Boden

 
A year ago at this time, the Bears' offseason personnel questions on the offensive side involved backups at quarterback (we're there again), running back (settled, if Michael Bush remains), and offensive line (here we go again). Swap out the Matt Forte backup for concern about getting themselves a tight end or two.

On the defensive side, we wondered about Brian Urlacher's health more than his future, whether some of the kid defensive linemen could step up and question marks over three of the four spots in the defensive backfield. The latter's been solved, save for what will be done at the nickel position. Another Urlacher question needs to be answered, and if Henry Melton returns via tag or long-term agreement, the rotation uncertainty then boils down to Israel Idonije's spot, and whether that could be solved from within if he isn't.

The Bears are the only team in the NFC North with a new coaching staff, so an unexpected decision or two is always possible. But around the division, where there's no significant management or coaching turnover, here are the other general questions within their respective free agent pools that have to be addressed:
 
Whether it's good or not, Green Bay has some younger, cheaper candidates to step in for future Hall of Fame safety Charles Woodson, and while Clay Matthews becomes a free agent a year from now the issues right in front of them are on the offensive side. Despite the presence of Aaron Rodgers and touchdown receptions leader James Jones, Donald Driver retired and Greg Jennings appears to be moving on in free agency. That leaves Jones, Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson as his main targets (plus Jermichael Finley). There were rumblings late in the season Finley had worn out his welcome and the Packers were ready to cut him and his $8.75 million cap hit for 2013. Still, the man caught 61 passes. Rodgers will need a couple new targets, and we haven't even gotten to their desire to improve his protection, and whether they can continue getting away with Rent-a-Running Back.

Detroit's defense wound up in the middle of the NFL's pack, which is easy to overlook when they're so identified with Stafford-to-Johnson. But that "D" could conceivably undergo a major makeover based on their free agent pool, with potentially three new starters on the line, two at linebacker and two in their defensive backfield. They've already cut Kyle Vanden Bosch, and the opposite End, Cliff Avril, will get a huge payday somewhere. Nick Fairley should move into a full-time role for UFA Corey Williams. Outside linebackers Justin Durant and DeAndre Levy could move on, as could free safety Louis Delmas and cornerback Chris Houston. But the Lions also need a complement to Calvin Johnson, and their offensive line has two 10-year-plus vets after cutting their right guard while right tackle Gosder Cherilus hits the market.

Minnesota might be in the best spot when the market opens in three weeks. Two starting linebackers - Jasper Brinkley and Erin Henderson - can shop around, along with safety Jamarca Sanford - a starter on the strong side the past two years. On the "AP" side, the rushing champion surely wants right tackle Phil Loadholt back, along with his fullback Jerome Felton. But the biggest question hovering over the Purple People is whether Percy Harvin can stay healthy enough (and drama-free enough) to be a long-term piece that can keep defenses honest against Peterson (not that it really mattered much last season).

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #850 on: March 13, 2013, 12:47:02 pm »
Lions Adding Reggie Bush

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/bush-lions-have-a-deal/

If the Packers wind up with Steven Jackson the NFC North is gonna be absolutely STACKED with RB talent.

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #851 on: March 13, 2013, 01:47:34 pm »
And we have no LBs to stop them

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #852 on: March 13, 2013, 03:17:44 pm »
Lions Adding Reggie Bush

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/bush-lions-have-a-deal/

If the Packers wind up with Steven Jackson the NFC North is gonna be absolutely STACKED with RB talent.

 We go up against Adrian Peterson twice a year and are ranked 6th against the run.

 We know how to handle these punks.

 
And we have no LBs to stop them

 Did Briggs and Roach sign with other teams ? Has Urlacher ?

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #853 on: March 13, 2013, 03:23:14 pm »
Briggs is here, Roach is probably gone (meeting with the Raiders today) and Urlacher is in limbo.

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Re: NFC North (04.12.11 - 09.10.15)
« Reply #854 on: March 13, 2013, 03:55:17 pm »
wouldn't surprise me if we let Urlacher walk.