The Official Balding Eagles Discussion Thread

[Tyrion Lannister]

Sanchez, an ex-college football star, is looking good tonite in Kelly's college football system.

Their defense is eating out Cam Newton alive. Newton looks like he has regressed this season.

Claymaker is gonna have to play tons of ILB next week against Sproles and McCoy. Perry needs to step up his game.

I like the Pack's DBs over the Eagles' WRs.

[pbmax]

Panthers GM needs to be put on sabbatical to fight the narcolepsy that struck during the offseason.

[Guiness]

It's like last night's game never ended...

Cam is really playing poorly, but he looks more like he's in some serious pain more than anything else. He looked like he was moving pretty tentatively even before the first sack, and they're up to 7 now. He's looking kind of bulky, is he wearing a flak jacket?

[Tyrion Lannister]

Panthers GM needs to be put on sabbatical to fight the narcolepsy that struck during the offseason.

Narcolepsy, eh? That's a hard word. Thankfully for the internet, the best thing since sliced bread (no more going to the video store to rent porn and being embarrassed when a hot chick ring you up), I was able to look up its meaning in 5 seconds.

What happened in the off-season?

[Tyrion Lannister]

It's like last night's game never ended...

Cam is really playing poorly, but he looks more like he's in some serious pain more than anything else. He looked like he was moving pretty tentatively even before the first sack, and they're up to 7 now. He's looking kind of bulky, is he wearing a flak jacket?

He's still in the game in 4th quarter, so must be fine.

[Guiness]

He's still in the game in 4th quarter, so must be fine.

Someone's fucking with me, trying to lose me my fantasy football game this week, that's why he's in. Newton's the opposing QB, and if he gets 20pts, I lose. Well, he's got two garbage time TDs so far, and it up to 15 points so it's looking pretty bad for me!

[Harlan Huckleby]

We'll see Clay & Casey Matthews at inside linebacker this Sunday, if football gods cooperate.

[pittstang5]

This is going to be a tough one. Sproles is scary good and looks faster than I've ever seen him. Their WRs always seem to get open....quickly. Their TEs are gonna kill us in the middle of the field. Their defense, at least pass rush as been coming on lately. Their secondary is their weak spot, but their improving pass rush has been making up for that. And then you have Sproles, again, returning Punts.

Packers have to get after Dirty Sanchez, stop Sproles and McCoy and give A-Rod time in the pocket. Glad that it's in Lambeau-field.

[pbmax]

Narcolepsy, eh? That's a hard word. Thankfully for the internet, the best thing since sliced bread (no more going to the video store to rent porn and being embarrassed when a hot chick ring you up), I was able to look up its meaning in 5 seconds.

What happened in the off-season?

Large scale talent drain. Receivers weren't world class to begin with, but they left and were replaced with dreck. The Patriots, who have had receiver troubles of their own, took LaFell away from them. Jason Avant was the big addition. They do still have Olsen.

Its not the only problem; the D has collapsed and Newton doesn't look good or healthy. But the GM did a mini rebuild last year.

[pbmax]

Going to be a big fight.

Aaron Schatz ‏@FO_ASchatz 2h2 hours ago
Weighted DVOA preview: 1.DEN (giant gap) 2.BAL 3.GB 4.PHI 5.SEA 6.MIA 7.IND 8.KC 9NE 10.DET 11.PIT 12.NO More later at http://www.footballoutsiders.com .

All 3 Packers losses (on road) in Top 10.

[pittstang5]

What's the Packers record in their throwback uniforms - cause their wearing them on Sunday. That's the only thing that matters right now. :lol:

[Joemailman]

What's the Packers record in their throwback uniforms - cause their wearing them on Sunday. That's the only thing that matters right now. :lol:

Packers are 3-0 in the current throwback uniforms.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Throwback uniforms are dumb, they have tiny numbers that can't be picked up on TV. Ya, it was cute once or twice - enough!

Nostalgia fans should go watch civil war re-enacters, or better yet attend a renaissance faire on Sunday

[denverYooper]

Going to be a big fight.

Aaron Schatz ‏@FO_ASchatz 2h2 hours ago
Weighted DVOA preview: 1.DEN (giant gap) 2.BAL 3.GB 4.PHI 5.SEA 6.MIA 7.IND 8.KC 9NE 10.DET 11.PIT 12.NO More later at http://www.footballoutsiders.com .

All 3 Packers losses (on road) in Top 10.

I took a quick look this morning to see Philly's D is rated 8th in DVOA. They haven't seen an offense like Green Bay's this year, though, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

[Tyrion Lannister]

We'll see Clay & Casey Matthews at inside linebacker this Sunday, if football gods cooperate.

Didn't realize the Case-Maker is still with the Balding Eagles. A quick google search indicates that Casey Matthews is splitting time at ILB with another balding Eagle in place of an injured DeMeco Ryan.

[Tyrion Lannister]

Large scale talent drain. Receivers weren't world class to begin with, but they left and were replaced with dreck. The Patriots, who have had receiver troubles of their own, took LaFell away from them. Jason Avant was the big addition. They do still have Olsen.

Its not the only problem; the D has collapsed and Newton doesn't look good or healthy. But the GM did a mini rebuild last year.

Ah, I recall reading something in September or October about Steve Smith being pissed with the Panthers GM.

Next off-season, the GM oughta trade Kuechly to the Packers for AJ Hawk and and 1st and 3rd picks. :)

[Maxie the Taxi]

Nostalgia fans should go watch civil war re-enacters, or better yet attend a renaissance faire on Sunday

Or they could come over to my house and watch my home movies.

[Pugger]

Throwback uniforms are dumb, they have tiny numbers that can't be picked up on TV. Ya, it was cute once or twice - enough!

Nostalgia fans should go watch civil war re-enacters, or better yet attend a renaissance faire on Sunday

The players numbers are not small like the originals. I understand the players love the pants with these uniforms. Evidently they are more comfortable than the regular yellow ones.

[red]

What's the Packers record in their throwback uniforms - cause their wearing them on Sunday. That's the only thing that matters right now. :lol:

Not the ones with the shit brown helmets?

[Harlan Huckleby]

Didn't realize the Case-Maker is still with the Balding Eagles. A quick google search indicates that Casey Matthews is splitting time at ILB with another balding Eagle in place of an injured DeMeco Ryan.

ya, ya Casey is only getting playing time cause 4 guys ahead of him are hurt.

way to piss on a good story, a-hole

[Harlan Huckleby]

The players numbers are not small like the originals. I understand the players love the pants with these uniforms. Evidently they are more comfortable than the regular yellow ones.

Yes, the natural fabrics are more comfortable against the skin, and the goldenrod is more flattering than the harsh yellow.

Just get out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBIC8JTQMMQ

[Joemailman]

Not the ones with the shit brown helmets?

Last year they had to wear their yellow helmets because the NFL said they had to wear the same helmets they're wearing for the rest of the games. But yeah, it's the blue jerseys with yellow circle in the middle.

http://www.packersproshop.com/pi/2109507011_39_13_a_350.jpg

[Maxie the Taxi]

As far as I'm concerned, this Eagles game is going to be pivotal, maybe not with regard to the standings, but with regard to my opinion of this team. Arguably the Eagles are the best team the Packers will face to date. A top flight offense, a great running game, an arsenal of misdirection plays, great team speed, a defense on par with the Packers and league leading special teams.

If the Packers are truly an elite team with prospects of going deep in the playoffs or even the Superbowl, this game against the Eagles at home is one that they should win. Their performance in this game will tell us a lot about this team.

[pbmax]

Last year they had to wear their yellow helmets because the NFL said they had to wear the same helmets they're wearing for the rest of the games. But yeah, it's the blue jerseys with yellow circle in the middle.

http://www.packersproshop.com/pi/2109507011_39_13_a_350.jpg

I like them a whole lot better than some alternatives:


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/1121/play_g_mcmahon_b1_576.jpg


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2drDs-D94GQ/UfZ-3MQPX7I/AAAAAAAAQtU/M00L_QWTF8M/s1600/GreenFavre_Turducken.jpg

[King Friday]

Low to mid 20s...possible light snow...relatively breezy...sounds like perfect weather for the USC preppie boy to pull another butt fumble in.

[George Cumby]

Low to mid 20s...possible light snow...relatively breezy...sounds like perfect weather for the USC preppie boy to pull another butt fumble in.

After having lived in Cali for 20 years, I can't tell you how good that sounds. I actually have a little chubby.

[Joemailman]

Packers add Alex Gillett to their practice squad. In a stunning example of racial diversity, the Packers now have 2 white WR's on their 53, 1 on injured reserve, and 1 on their practice squad. 2 if you include Myles White.

[pittstang5]

As far as I'm concerned, this Eagles game is going to be pivotal, maybe not with regard to the standings, but with regard to my opinion of this team. Arguably the Eagles are the best team the Packers will face to date. A top flight offense, a great running game, an arsenal of misdirection plays, great team speed, a defense on par with the Packers and league leading special teams.

If the Packers are truly an elite team with prospects of going deep in the playoffs or even the Superbowl, this game against the Eagles at home is one that they should win. Their performance in this game will tell us a lot about this team.

Yep - what he said. We'll score in this game, but so will the Eagles. I'm worried about the Packer Defense. We can't have another game like in New Orleans.

[channtheman]

As far as I'm concerned, this Eagles game is going to be pivotal, maybe not with regard to the standings, but with regard to my opinion of this team. Arguably the Eagles are the best team the Packers will face to date. A top flight offense, a great running game, an arsenal of misdirection plays, great team speed, a defense on par with the Packers and league leading special teams.

If the Packers are truly an elite team with prospects of going deep in the playoffs or even the Superbowl, this game against the Eagles at home is one that they should win. Their performance in this game will tell us a lot about this team.

Great post and I agree. We have to beat a playoff caliber team at some point to prove we belong. Are we pretenders or contenders? This game will go a long way to swaying the needle to either side.

[George Cumby]

Packers add Alex Gillett to their practice squad. In a stunning example of racial diversity, the Packers now have 2 white WR's on their 53, 1 on injured reserve, and 1 on their practice squad. 2 if you include Myles White.

Now let's see them pick up a white corner back.

[Zool]

Now let's see them pick up a white corner back.

Are there any left since Sehorn retired?

[Tony Oday]

CMIII I would imagine has to almost shadow Sproles. Hawk CANNOT follow that cat.

[MadScientist]

CMIII I would imagine has to almost shadow Sproles. Hawk CANNOT follow that cat.

Could use Dix on him sometimes. Gotta let Clay get his rushes in on Sanchez.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Are there any left since Sehorn retired?

Not really. I bet Russell Wilson could play corner if they switched him to defense.

[sooner6600]

According to lore the BEagles will always win over the blue and gold.
Van brocklin vs st Vincent.
Karma happens .9
Yes I know it is know Kelly green and puke yellow.

Harlan Ole friend you should enjoy the big r fair in Norman
.
Lots of people eating dirt. Doth I hear coccanuthooves.


hoove9Esp


Especially the turkey legs asthey have other novel uses.



Happy late veterans day.

Doing my annual wash.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Harlan Ole friend you should enjoy the big r fair in Norman

After watching Max's home movies I feel like I already been there.

[red]

As far as I'm concerned, this Eagles game is going to be pivotal, maybe not with regard to the standings, but with regard to my opinion of this team. Arguably the Eagles are the best team the Packers will face to date. A top flight offense, a great running game, an arsenal of misdirection plays, great team speed, a defense on par with the Packers and league leading special teams.

If the Packers are truly an elite team with prospects of going deep in the playoffs or even the Superbowl, this game against the Eagles at home is one that they should win. Their performance in this game will tell us a lot about this team.

Good point. Here we are halfway through the season, and we still dont know what we got. We play solid one week, then pathetic the next, the look unstopable the next

Very up and down team

[Maxie the Taxi]

More challenges GB will face next Sunday: Head Coach Chip Kelly and his no huddle offense. Kelly is an elite coach. Stubby is going to have to be at the top of his game. The Eagles play fast and Stubby can't afford his characteristic brain farts. Plus, Capers' defense is going to be pressed by the no huddle, even with a new guy at QB. Adjustments are going to have to be on the fly and substitutions will be limited.

On the other side of the coin, the Packers play a pretty fair game of no huddle offensive themselves which will stress the Eagles' defense.

Talk about a recipe for a high scoring game.

[MadScientist]

If the Packers can handle the Phily rush, they should do well. I trust Rodgers to not turn the ball over like Newton did. That and not punting the ball to Sproles (how about another no punt game).

Sanchez did hit a number of ~20 yard passes, but they didn't have a lot of long drives, just quick strikes with short fields. They have a short week so there should be fewer unscouted looks, which will help the Packers.

[Maxie the Taxi]

If the Packers can handle the Phily rush, they should do well. I trust Rodgers to not turn the ball over like Newton did. That and not punting the ball to Sproles (how about another no punt game).

Sanchez did hit a number of ~20 yard passes, but they didn't have a lot of long drives, just quick strikes with short fields. They have a short week so there should be fewer unscouted looks, which will help the Packers.

Agreed. However, the same goes for Philly. Carolina defense aimed to stop the rush and were pretty successful, but Sanchez beat them through the air. Can the Packers' D stop the run and the pass? Or at least not let either one beat them? I don't know. We'll find out.

Capers will earn his money next week.

[pbmax]

The Eagles have been winning by scoring in a lot of unconventional ways. They have top notch special teams and have multiple touchdowns through that channel I believe (3 TDs). Packers have surprisingly mediocre ST this year so unlike Bear games in the past against Hester and Coach/Houdini Dave Toub, this matchup doesn't look as one-sided as it could have been.

Eagles also have several scores by virtue of their defense, either turnover/short field or straight return TD (2 Pick Six and 2 fumble returns). Normally, this is something the Packers don't let happen.

If they keep up their normal ball security ways, they have a decided edge at home.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Now let's see them pick up a white corner back.

Alex Gillett is an amazing athlete. He could easily convert to defense and play CB. :???:

[pbmax]

Thursday Practice Report

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
#Packers injury report: DNP - Bostick, Elliott. Limited - Lang, Sitton

BOSTICK IS TURNING INTO TYRONE DAVIS. LANG AND SITTON DID WALK THROUGH/INDIVIDUAL DRILLS

Packer Report @PackerReport · 1h 1 hour ago
Lang and Sitton didn't do any team drills today, MM says.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
MM on last year's game: They're coaches are the same, a lot of the same players. It's definitely something we look at

Packer Report @PackerReport · 1h 1 hour ago
MM on Sproles as returner: "Big-time." Dynamic player, four-down player. Focus point for Packers.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
MM: Does a good job of playing to skill set. You talk about his height. He's so quick and explosive. I think it's forgotten how smart he is

Packer Report @PackerReport · 1h 1 hour ago
MM on home advantage late in season: You play to your environment, whether in Miami or Lambeau.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
MM on screens: Good time to call a screen is when that defensive end shoots up the field. It's about feel.

Packer Report @PackerReport · 1h 1 hour ago
Good practices in first real cold weather of year. Not quite as crisp Wednesday but better today. Went to Nitschke Field for heated field

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
MM on Clay Matthews/ILB: I talked to Clay before decision was made. He played extremely well. We'll see where he plays this week

Packer Report @PackerReport · 1h 1 hour ago
MM on Matthews: "Well see where he plays this week." Apparently bro. Casey says Clay doesn't lke playing inside.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
MM: Meredith, young guy. He was on practice squad. Very versatile, smart play. He's more natural at tackle. Good to have him back.

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
MM on Philly's forced fumbles this year: We definitely recognize their ability to take it away. (15 FORCED FUMBLES)

[pbmax]

I just learned there is a ESPN Lehigh Valley, like there is ESPN Madison or ESPN Milwaukee.

What do they talk about that isn't covered by Philly radio? The Lehigh Engineers? Muhlenburg's volleyball team? Kutztown's golf team?

[Pugger]

Are there any left since Sehorn retired?

Here is a list of white DBs:

http://www.answers.com/Q/Are_there_any_White_NFL_defensive_backs

[Maxie the Taxi]

Here is a list of Mexican DBs:

[red]

Lol

[KYPack]

Here is a list of white DBs:

http://www.answers.com/Q/Are_there_any_White_NFL_defensive_backs

That list is pretty old, Pug.

5 years or so.

The White boys are mainly safeties.

I don't know of a White corner, no starter anyway.

Sehorn was the last of the Mohican's.

Weddle is the best White DB in the league.

Not that I notice, not that I'm counting, not that I care, etc, etc.

[Joemailman]

Here is a list of Mexican DBs:

That's surprising. You'd think that people that are used to picking for a living would be good at coming up with picks.

[Guiness]

That list is pretty old, Pug.

5 years or so.

The White boys are mainly safeties.

I don't know of a White corner, no starter anyway.


Pretty sure there aren't any. Gregory, Leonard, Weddle, none of the guys in the list played any corner.

[George Cumby]

:lol:
That's surprising. You'd think that people that are used to picking for a living would be good at coming up with picks.

[ThunderDan]

More challenges GB will face next Sunday: Head Coach Chip Kelly and his no huddle offense. Kelly is an elite coach. Stubby is going to have to be at the top of his game. The Eagles play fast and Stubby can't afford his characteristic brain farts. Plus, Capers' defense is going to be pressed by the no huddle, even with a new guy at QB. Adjustments are going to have to be on the fly and substitutions will be limited.

On the other side of the coin, the Packers play a pretty fair game of no huddle offensive themselves which will stress the Eagles' defense.

Talk about a recipe for a high scoring game.

I think this is the truth. It is going to be a high scoring game.

I was just looking at the PHI schedule and they have beat JACK, IND (when Indy was struggling at the beginning of the season), WASH, STL, NYG, HOU and CAR. Only one good team out of all of those in my eyes. They have lost to SF and ARI.

This should be a game that shows who is ready to make a run at the playoffs and who isn't.

[Zool]

Pretty sure there aren't any. Gregory, Leonard, Weddle, none of the guys in the list played any corner.

That was my thought too. A few safeties but no corners. That list doesn't have the Notre Dame guy playing in MN even.

[pbmax]

This will be one game Hawk earns his check by just getting the right defense called.

http://t.co/dzbr7mNVef

OK, he won't be the only one getting signals. http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2014/11/13/theres-no-breaking-kellys-code/19008349/


On Sunday, every Packers defensive player will get the call from sideline signals, rather than from the more conventional source, A.J. Hawk, who has the defense's helmet speaker.

[Guiness]

Getting to Sanchez and rattling him is going to be a key in this game. Everyone says he knows the offense, but how well does he know it? I think he'll make some critical mistakes if he's under pressure and has to improvise.

[George Cumby]

Getting to Sanchez and rattling him is going to be a key in this game. Everyone says he knows the offense, but how well does he know it? I think he'll make some critical mistakes if he's under pressure and has to improvise.

It's one thing for the Seattle defense + Wilson, the Detroit defense + Stafford or Drew Brees to beat the Pack. It's another for Mark fucking Sanchez to do it.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Funny story about the Detmer boys in Philly about 16 - 17 yrs ago.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/ty-detmer-says-brother-koy-and-eagles-faked-knee-injury-001153536.html

For this past infraction, Philly should forfeit this weeks game.

[smuggler]

Not having Hawk in there every down makes sense against the Eagles. But hand signals make me nervous of playcalling hijinx...

If we win this game, we have about a 50% chance to secure a bye. Lose it and we have about a 50% chance to sneak into the playoffs. It's definitely a more important game for GB than Philly.

[smuggler]

http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/playoff-swings/week11-nfc-mobile.html

[denverYooper]

This will be one game Hawk earns his check by just getting the right defense called.

http://t.co/dzbr7mNVef

OK, he won't be the only one getting signals. http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2014/11/13/theres-no-breaking-kellys-code/19008349/

Isn't that what the Eagles do on D? They have different cards they hold up to indicate alignment,etc?

[Pugger]

That list is pretty old, Pug.

5 years or so.

The White boys are mainly safeties.

I don't know of a White corner, no starter anyway.

Sehorn was the last of the Mohican's.

Weddle is the best White DB in the league.

Not that I notice, not that I'm counting, not that I care, etc, etc.

I must be getting old and senile for not looking closer at the date... :lol:

[pbmax]

Isn't that what the Eagles do on D? They have different cards they hold up to indicate alignment,etc?

Not sure about the D. They used to do it for Offense, but the cards have been put away this season. They now have five different guys signaling plays. Probably one for each position group (QB/backs, O Line, WR/backs) and one or two dummy signals.

[Guiness]

Not sure about the D. They used to do it for Offense, but the cards have been put away this season. They now have five different guys signaling plays. Probably one for each position group (QB/backs, O Line, WR/backs) and one or two dummy signals.

'ol Dummy Hoy would be proud!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Dummy_Hoy_baseball_card.jpg

[Tyrion Lannister]

There's a white corner on the Packers.

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/f03c392cc17b15fbb4e2ee93a01a7c9aa0472e42/c=0-0-1994-1994&r=x408&c=405x405/local/-/media/WIGroup/PackersNews/2014/11/09/635511700936940283-ES-GPG-Packers-vs.-Bears-11.9.14-6.jpg

[digitaldean]

Got tickets from a vender we buy materials from at my company. Outdoor club seats, anyone ever sit in that area before? From look of seat map we're at 35 yard line on the Iggles sideline.

[Joemailman]

There's a white corner on the Packers.

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/f03c392cc17b15fbb4e2ee93a01a7c9aa0472e42/c=0-0-1994-1994&r=x408&c=405x405/local/-/media/WIGroup/PackersNews/2014/11/09/635511700936940283-ES-GPG-Packers-vs.-Bears-11.9.14-6.jpg

He's a Halfrican American.

[mraynrand]

Got tickets from a vender we buy materials from at my company. Outdoor club seats, anyone ever sit in that area before? From look of seat map we're at 35 yard line on the Iggles sideline.

I don't know about the seats, but you can expect a call from the IRS.

[Guiness]

There's a white corner on the Packers.


Not sure what you're trying to pull here, mistaking someone's race, but it seems like a dipshit tank-like entry to starting an ongoing argument.

[pbmax]

Tight end Brandon Bostick (hip) and linebacker Jayrone Elliott (hamstring) are out. McCarthy said Bostick's injury wasn't long-term. Elliott, who was hurt blocking on CaseyHayward's 82-yard interception return, said he expected to play next week.

Quarterback Nick Foles (collarbone) is the only Eagle who won't be available.

Bostick IS Tyrone Davis.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nick-perry-playing-a-more-prominent-role-in-packers-defense-b99390623z1-282796491.html

[Harlan Huckleby]

Not sure what you're trying to pull here, mistaking someone's race, but it seems like a dipshit tank-like entry to starting an ongoing argument.

You seem to get mad a lot at misbehaviour. Demanding that a thread be locked. Starting an argument over a bad, sly joke that you accuse of starting an argument. Ignoring works for most.

[pbmax]

Darren Sproles versus McCarthy:


Little big man: How to deal with Darren Sproles when he circles out of the backfield has drawn heavy attention from the Packers.

"We're trying to stay out of the matchups they're trying to get in," said McCarthy. "They're stressers if he gets good matchups. He's excellent at it, there's no doubt about it.

"When he releases vertical and he's got the linebacker or your dime back one-on-one, he has the option to go left or right.

"If he comes across your face, you don't have any chance. When you play him you've got to just hang inside or hang outside."

In three games against Green Bay, Sproles has rushed seven times for 27 yards (3.9), caught 12 passes for 119 (9.9), returned four punts for 99 (24.8) and returned eight kickoffs for 243 (30.4).

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/nick-perry-playing-a-more-prominent-role-in-packers-defense-b99390623z1-282796491.html

[pbmax]

You seem to get mad a lot at misbehaviour. Demanding that a thread be locked. Starting an argument over a bad, sly joke that you accuse of starting an argument. Ignoring works for most.

I'd say Guiness just remembers how tiring ever escalating off-topic arguments can be. You may remember several of the bigger ones. They tend to occur right before your sabbaticals.

[pbmax]

Missed tackles increasing:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/missed-tackles-on-the-rise-but-packers-coaches-downplay-the-numbers-b99390621z1-282795801.html


In 2011, the Packers ended up missing 140 tackles (not including special teams) in 17 games, 8.23 per game. Currently, they're averaging 8.78.

[pbmax]

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Since 2009, the #Packers have been among #NFL's least penalized teams. This year's rules emphasis hasnt changed that http://pck.rs/1qJBYof

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Also, the #Packers are 3rd in the #NFL in penalty differential (plus-111) during the McCarthy-Capers Era (h/t http://NFLPenalties.com )

[Guiness]

Missed tackles increasing:


Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod 1h1 hour ago
Since 2009, the #Packers have been among #NFL's least penalized teams. This year's rules emphasis hasnt changed that http://pck.rs/1qJBYof


Now that is interesting. I wonder if this is a case of 'better safe than sorry'? Are they being extra careful to make legal tackles, resulting in more misses, but less 15 yard penalties?

[Guiness]

I'd say Guiness just remembers how tiring ever escalating off-topic arguments can be. You may remember several of the bigger ones. They tend to occur right before your sabbaticals.

I'd say you're right. And since I'm Guiness, I'm the authority on the matter.:idea:

You might, if you were perceptive, also notice that both times they were pointlessly racial leaning. HH, you can be funny and have interesting insights at times, but your insistence on taking shots at the forum owner IS tiresome.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'd say Guiness just remembers how tiring ever escalating off-topic arguments can be. You may remember several of the bigger ones. They tend to occur right before your sabbaticals.

Fuck you. The intolerance brigade again. If you don't like off-topic arguments - don't start them!

You and your brother in intolerance drive out people that bug you. Notice how few people post here?

Tank made a stupid joke about a half-white guy. I made a similar joke that fell flat, nominating Russell Wilson as a white CB. Crickets.
If red makes a stupid, tasteless joke about a mexican hot dog - ignore it, pray for red's recovery. If you don't like a clip of the Kennedy assasination (that has been seen a million times on tv) don't file a grievance.

Where is skinbasket?

[Harlan Huckleby]

your insistence on taking shots at the forum owner IS tiresome.

so what. ignore it.

btw, I don't think I've insulted madtown for months. What are you talking about?

[smuggler]

]making new friends one post at a time

Post/Sig COMBO!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

And further... the accusation that the offensive posts are "off topic" is bullshit. When I posted a clip of Kennedy's worst day, it was a parody of the over-the-top analysis of a hands-to-helmet penalty. The cornerback jokes were also not off topic.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Post/Sig COMBO!!!

It is meant to be sarcastic, dumb-dumb. I accept my unpopularity.

What we got here are people complaining about posters being too colorful. I'll let nutz and skinbasket speak for themselves, god knows those assholes would never agree with me on anything, but I suspect they found the sanitation department overzealous.

Jokes very often fall flat. The intent is not to start arguments or offend people. I accept that complaints about bad jokes are fair game, but attempts to expel or censor usually are more offensive than the jokes, and THAT is what starts off topic arguments.

[smuggler]

It is meant to be sarcastic, dumb-dumb. I accept my unpopularity.

The sarcasm wasn't lost on me, Harlan. It made the combo better, honestly. I pretty much like everyone who posts here, Blue Dog, outside of rbaloha11, and he has fallen hard under the banhammer. You can pretty much stop defending yourself, because the majority of posters don't care when you or Madtown post something offensive or racist in an attempt to be funny.

Instead, let us return to the topic at hand. Which is, how are we going to score 43 points against the Iggles?

[channtheman]

If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen? Seems relevant.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Instead, let us return to the topic at hand. Which is, how are we going to score 43 points against the Iggles?

Blocking and tackling.

[pbmax]

Fuck you. The intolerance brigade again. If you don't like off-topic arguments - don't start them!

You and your brother in intolerance drive out people that bug you. Notice how few people post here?

Tank made a stupid joke about a half-white guy. I made a similar joke that fell flat, nominating Russell Wilson as a white CB. Crickets.
If red makes a stupid, tasteless joke about a mexican hot dog - ignore it, pray for red's recovery. If you don't like a clip of the Kennedy assasination (that has been seen a million times on tv) don't file a grievance.

Where is skinbasket?

Which brother? There seem to have been a couple dozen who left after various conflagrations.

Tank has proven incorrigible, even if this post was mild. KYP makes that point every time he reappears. You are usually much less trouble.

If off topic arguments are the key to increasing Packer Rats traffic, then Mad should allow it in the Packer forum. But somehow I think that they have cost more participants than attracted posters. And example one, as I said, are the breaks you take to get away from this forum. You court the storm, then retreat inland.

[Harlan Huckleby]

You are usually much less trouble.

I take that as a challenge. Unless you are the lead dog, the view never changes.

[pbmax]

It is meant to be sarcastic, dumb-dumb. I accept my unpopularity.

What we got here are people complaining about posters being too colorful. I'll let nutz and skinbasket speak for themselves, god knows those assholes would never agree with me on anything, but I suspect they found the sanitation department overzealous.

Jokes very often fall flat. The intent is not to start arguments or offend people. I accept that complaints about bad jokes are fair game, but attempts to expel or censor usually are more offensive than the jokes, and THAT is what starts off topic arguments.

Tank isn't just colorful. You are colorful. Skin was colorful, occasionally brilliant. Tank is looking to have a fire and watch the building go down. Its his history and its repeated at more than one forum.

The problem is trying to allow color in the Packer forum and maintaining any control over trolls. You can't have it both ways.

Perhaps, when the forum was at its busiest, Tank problems could be buried under 125 Partial Packer threads. But even then he got himself booted. Its only more obvious now. Don't lower your prices Blue Dog. Create a better product.

[Tyrion Lannister]

Jokes very often fall flat. The intent is not to start arguments or offend people. I accept that complaints about bad jokes are fair game, but attempts to expel or censor usually are more offensive than the jokes, and THAT is what starts off topic arguments.

Jokes are like beer. Whether it's good or bad depends on one's taste. What is funny to one person may not be so to another.

For example, I "lol" every time Al Bundy mentions pridefully that he scored 4 TDs in a high school football game. Some may find that more annoying than funny.

Likewise, there was at least one person back at them jolly JSO days who found it funny when I pridefully proclaimed (time and time again) that I shut down Darren Charles in a high school football game. True story of a joke, but some didn't find it funny at all. :(

As for argumentation, aren't forums the place for arguments? Some see an argument as Ray Rice knocking out his then-girlfriend in an elevator. Most of the time, though, an "argument" is pretty much a peaceful debate in favor of this or that.

In ancient Greece, wise men would meet at a peaceful forum and argue about the slings and arrows of life. That was how philosophy was born, and from philosophy, science.

Too lazy to check for historical accuracy, but Plato was like ah uh, mother earth ain't at the center of the universe, and therefore we ain't alone. Some fat fishmonger was like prove it, bitch! Plato was like, the tech ain't here yet, but in the future my apt pupil - Aristotle - is gonna prove it to ya fat ass via science, bitch!

I support Harlan's argument. :)

[Tyrion Lannister]

Which is, how are we going to score 43 points against the Iggles?

Packers better win. I wouldn't want to quit my minimum-wage, burger-flipping, weekend-working job in vain.

[pbmax]

Peppers leadership role: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/peppers-has-stepped-up-to-fill-defensive-leader-role-for-packers-b99390715z1-282833231.html

Tramon called out the need for another voice in the locker room at the end of last year:


Cleaning out his locker, cornerback Tramon Williams provided the blunt assessment that the Packers needed more experience. When bad turned to worse in 2013, and the opposition rammed through the defense for 158.2 rushing yards per game the final 10 contests, nobody was around to put a foot down.

...

Williams brought up Thursday's practice as another example. Peppers spoke up to refocus the team for the stretch run.

"It was good to hear it from a guy like that," Williams said. "Julius, if you know him, isn't the most vocal guy. But he has a presence that speaks for itself. For him to speak vocally, it adds that extra weight to it.

[pbmax]

Last bit of preview is most important part of preview:

Rodgers on radio show said that Nike had agreed this year to make the regular yellow pants out of the same material as the brown pants of the throwback uniform. Apparently every player on the team thinks its a far more comfortable fabric. And this probably explains the strong performance in the last 5 games.

Plus the lower injury total.

[smuggler]

Nike had to be convinced to do that? Ugh.

[mraynrand]

And further... the accusation that the offensive posts are "off topic" is bullshit. When I posted a clip of Kennedy's worst day, it was a parody of the over-the-top analysis of a hands-to-helmet penalty. The cornerback jokes were also not off topic.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krb2OdQksMc


http://movie-sounds.org/parody-movie-sound-clips/sound-clips-from-monty-python-s-life-of-brian-1979/an-unbeliever-persecute-kill-the-heretic

Packerrats is about as much fun as pancreatic cancer.

[Fritz]

Packers better win. I wouldn't want to quit my minimum-wage, burger-flipping, weekend-working job in vain.



This is a big one. I tried to explain that to my girlfriend, and she said, "honey, you say that about every game."

Is it worth trying to explain further, or is she right?

[smuggler]

Gotta win it. True of most games.

[pbmax]

And further... the accusation that the offensive posts are "off topic" is bullshit. When I posted a clip of Kennedy's worst day, it was a parody of the over-the-top analysis of a hands-to-helmet penalty. The cornerback jokes were also not off topic.

Last one.

You have the troll's causation backward. I am not against off-topic at all. I like off topic very much. However, itching to start an argument over stray comments on hot button topics so that an argument erupts is not my idea of fun. And its not popular, at least judging by those who have left.

So posters are left with two choices: complain and take the thread further off point or let it go. Sometimes no one takes the bait and letting it go works, unnoticed. But sometimes someone grabs the bait and initiates a four hour/day/week fight to land the marlin in the boat. That has also happened countless times and results in threads being moved and accounts getting suspended. That is the basic reasoning for the Packers forum to be about Packer topics only.

However, its simple to bypass that rule with a slightly off-topic post and a bit of cleverness to inject an entirely different debate into the thread. Trolling for someone to have an emotional over-reaction.

That's what he does and in my view, risking his participation to increase liveliness in the forum, is not a good idea.

[pbmax]

This is a big one. I tried to explain that to my girlfriend, and she said, "honey, you say that about every game."

Is it worth trying to explain further, or is she right?

All games are important, but with the way the season has shaken out (both Packers and Eagles in second place), this one IS more important. Four losses won't disqualify them, but this game would help in a lot of ways.

You could send her here to confirm your claim.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/nfl-week-11-playoff-implications-what-the-afc-north-and-denmark-have-in-common/

[mraynrand]

Last one.

You have the troll's causation backward. I am not against off-topic at all. I like off topic very much. However, itching to start an argument over stray comments on hot button topics so that an argument erupts is not my idea of fun. And its not popular, at least judging by those who have left.

So posters are left with two choices: complain and take the thread further off point or let it go. Sometimes no one takes the bait and letting it go works, unnoticed. But sometimes someone grabs the bait and initiates a four hour/day/week fight to land the marlin in the boat. That has also happened countless times and results in threads being moved and accounts getting suspended. That is the basic reasoning for the Packers forum to be about Packer topics only.

However, its simple to bypass that rule with a slightly off-topic post and a bit of cleverness to inject an entirely different debate into the thread. Trolling for someone to have an emotional over-reaction.

That's what he does and in my view, risking his participation to increase liveliness in the forum, is not a good idea.

Forum analysis isn't your forte, especially when it comes to promoting the freewheeling forum fun that used to be Packerrats, but I'm glad Madtown continues to sponsor the PBmax/Packerrats Packer blog. Other than the occasional opportunity to rant, it's the only reason I still check in here.

[pbmax]

Forum analysis isn't your forte, especially when it comes to promoting the freewheeling forum fun that used to be Packerrats, but I'm glad Madtown continues to sponsor the PBmax/Packerrats Packer blog. Other than the occasional opportunity to rant, it's the only reason I still check in here.

Maybe Harlan should have written that rule book.

[George Cumby]

Last bit of preview is most important part of preview:

Rodgers on radio show said that Nike had agreed this year to make the regular yellow pants out of the same material as the brown pants of the throwback uniform. Apparently every player on the team thinks its a far more comfortable fabric. And this probably explains the strong performance in the last 5 games.

Plus the lower injury total.

So, it's all in the britches, is it?

[Tyrion Lannister]

Forum analysis isn't your forte, especially when it comes to promoting the freewheeling forum fun that used to be Packerrats, but I'm glad Madtown continues to sponsor the PBmax/Packerrats Packer blog. Other than the occasional opportunity to rant, it's the only reason I still check in here.

+1 :-)

[mraynrand]

So, it's all in the britches, is it?

Real. Comfortable. Pants.

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