Official Week 1 Packers vs. Bears Gameday Thread

[ThunderDan]

Bulaga whiffed on the hold.

[red]

every other team is really stupid?
one of them was the raiders

NVM

we're not very bright either

[pbmax]

Screen time. Maybe not with empty backfield.

[smuggler]

Zebras losing control of the game a little bit.

[pbmax]

For some reason this feels like the 3rd preseason game.

[Fosco33]

Don't care who you play. Giving 8pt spot in back-back drives sucks

[smuggler]

Bears are one of the 4 worst teams in the NFC, and they're basically outplaying us (penalty assisted, sure). We need to get our shit together.

[red]

For some reason this feels like the 3rd preseason game.

um, maybe because our starters didn't play at all in the preseason

jones looks to be our best player right now, and he played lots in the preseason

[Rastak]

For some reason this feels like the 3rd preseason game.


Cause you guys sorta in a way didn't play one this year.

[ThunderDan]

For some reason this feels like the 3rd preseason game.

Not at all, we were getting our ass handed to us by the Eagles 5 minutes into the game.

[smuggler]

On the plus side, the pass defense looks pretty solid, outside of a 25 yard play to Jeffrey which was a halfway busted zone...

[Guiness]

Both tackles with penalties on consecutive plays.

[ThunderDan]

Arod is 10/13 for 126 and a TD. That isn't 3rd preseason game offense.

[smuggler]

Well, glad to see the idiot timeclock operator the Bears are employing doesn't know the damn rules.

I mean, sure, it's actually good for the Packers, I'd say, but still. Clock doesn't wind when a player goes out of bounds inside of 4:00 of a half. Derp!

[pbmax]

Not at all, we were getting our ass handed to us by the Eagles 5 minutes into the game.

Fair point. But I meant in a working out the kinks way. Downfield passing game not looking functional. I don't think AR and M3 know what they feel comfortable doing versus Fangio's coverages.

[gbgary]

they still tape ankles don't they? (not serious) geesh!

[ThunderDan]

Hayward with a good tackle on Forte.

[pbmax]

Arod is 10/13 for 126 and a TD. That isn't 3rd preseason game offense.

It doesn't look that way, but those are his numbers. Matthews with much better force at ROLB on last Forte run.

[pbmax]

Peppers just injured Palmer.

[pbmax]

Hold on Boyd by the LG.

[pbmax]

Neal needs to be benched.

Did the Packers take a TO?

[smuggler]

Every sweep wildly successful. Minimum gain of three. Room for more.

[smuggler]

FUCK. DIX.... WHY? WRAP UP!

[pbmax]

HHCD with the worst tackle attempt in a long while.

[Rutnstrut]

Dix wiffs on way more tackles than he makes.

[ThunderDan]

Ha Ha keep your head up and make the tackle.

[Freak Out]

WTF was that?

[Guiness]

Jesus Ha-Ha, you got faked out by Cutler???

[pbmax]

Perry with nice penetration but Forte escapes.

[smuggler]

Uh-oh. Bears might have just caught on that the only time all game they can reliably complete a pass is to throw into Shields' coverage.

[gbgary]

dog fight.

[Fosco33]

At least we have ball at half

[pbmax]

So I refuse to accept Shields penalty on the FG and now have the game 10-9 Packers. Bears with 3 FGs as I predicted (prorates to 6/18 points) for the game.

[ThunderDan]

Wow, for as bad as GB has played on D with stupid penalties and mistakes we are only down 3 and get the ball to start the 2nd half.

[Rutnstrut]

If this was a better team they were playing, the Packers would be down by at least 2 TD's right now.

[red]

everytime our ST is on the field i brace for a disaster

[ThunderDan]

Now Buck being an idiot. The bears D hasn't stopped shit. Two holding calls and 1 bad Arod throw otherwise the Bears haven't done anything.

[gbgary]

sea and stl tied at 10.

[pbmax]

Shades of Bielema.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 8m8 minutes ago
That early timeout by the #Packers might have given the Bears three points. @robreischel and i debated merit of timeout when called.

Bad bad bad call.

[pbmax]

Now Buck being an idiot. The bears D hasn't stopped shit. Two holding calls and 1 bad Arod throw otherwise the Bears haven't done anything.

Do you think the passing offense is clicking? He's averaging 12 yards per completion. Its all short.

[ThunderDan]

Do you think the passing offense is clicking? He's averaging 12 yards per completion. Its all short.

Look what NE did on Thursday with a short passing game. We have stopped ourselves today. Not the Bears.

[ThunderDan]

Also, if you aren't sure about Bacteria a quick passing game helps him infotech ion.

[ThunderDan]

Also, if you aren't sure about Bacteria a quick passing game helps him infotech ion.

I hate autocorrect. That would be protection not infotech ion.

[Rastak]

In unrelated news, Bills are kicking ass and Johnny Football is actually playing great. That last one made me throw out my beer in case the wife spiked it with drugs.

[KYPack]

Do you think the passing offense is clicking? He's averaging 12 yards per completion. Its all short.

Thank God for the return of JJ.

Let's bust some deep stuff to Adams.

Started drinking early for this game.

Didn't realize I was drunk until I tried to type this.

[red]

just saying, if this was a soccer game that thing would be over by now and i could take a nap

instead i have to try and stay awake for the next hour and a half or so

[red]

In unrelated news, Bills are kicking ass and Johnny Football is actually playing great. That last one made me throw out my beer in case the wife spiked it with drugs.

don't throw it out, if its spiked, send it this way

[Joemailman]

Shades of Bielema.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 8m8 minutes ago
That early timeout by the #Packers might have given the Bears three points. @robreischel and i debated merit of timeout when called.

Bad bad bad call.

Was that the one they called to give Palmer some time after hit by Peppers? Not sure I'd call it a bad call.

[smuggler]

So, the Chiefs are making a laugher out of the Texans, but the field is so bad that they almost protested the game. Like... it makes the Soldier Field turf look like the promised land...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/COynvmiUsAAIYOl.jpg:large

[Rastak]

Good camera work, what was he looking for, his kid in the stands?

[ThunderDan]

Great angle fox, you idiots. It sure would have been nice to see the kickoff return.

[red]

did we just run the option?

[pbmax]

Look what NE did on Thursday with a short passing game. We have stopped ourselves today. Not the Bears.

Yeah. But Packers often have trouble riding short passes down to score. Esp. with red zone problems. Its not terrible offense, but not the Packers calling card.

With Monty's return, ST now playing better than D even with Shields botched penalty on FG.

[pbmax]

Head left, cutback right.

[ThunderDan]

How was that not a late hit out of bounds. Great run by Lacy.

[pbmax]

So, the Chiefs are making a laugher out of the Texans, but the field is so bad that they almost protested the game. Like... it makes the Soldier Field turf look like the promised land...

https://pbs.twimg.comsAAIYOl.jpg:large

Yeesh. That's bad.

And THAT was a catch.

[smuggler]

Gorgeous catch by Adams

[ThunderDan]

1 knee equals 2 feet.

[Joemailman]

I think Fox just threw away a timeout.

[Guiness]

I think the Bears lose that challenge, knee was down.

[Rastak]

I think the Bears lose that challenge, knee was down.


Yuppers, nice catch.

[pbmax]

Was that the one they called to give Palmer some time after hit by Peppers? Not sure I'd call it a bad call.

I thought they called it because Chicago was facing long yardage. But it could have been.

[pbmax]

And how much is Jones worth now Red?

[ThunderDan]

Yeah. But Packers often have trouble riding short passes down to score. Esp. with red zone problems. Its not terrible offense, but not the Packers calling card.

With Monty's return, ST now playing better than D even with Shields botched penalty on FG.

Other than the two penalties on one drive we are all TDs in the red zone.

[Joemailman]

Seriously, they should think of giving JJ a contract extension.

[pbmax]

In unrelated news, Bills are kicking ass and Johnny Football is actually playing great. That last one made me throw out my beer in case the wife spiked it with drugs.

I cannot emphasize how much I am rooting for that kid. Just to make some of the media eat their words.

[pbmax]

Other than the two penalties on one drive we are all TDs in the red zone.

True this game. Its encouraging indeed because red zone seemed problematic in the preseason.

[Rutnstrut]

I wonder where all the JJ naysayers are now, probably to busy starting go fund me accounts for Myles White.

[gbgary]

you Jones haters should be ashamed. you know who you were.

[pbmax]

Seriously, they should think of giving JJ a contract extension.

Repped.

:D

[Rutnstrut]

True this game. Its encouraging indeed because red zone seemed problematic in the preseason.

They didn't have JJ in the preseason.

[ThunderDan]

Arod 14/17 for 159 and 2 TDs.

[pittstang5]

Can we please stop Forte! Please!

[Strange Brew]

Welcome back James Jones! HOLY SHIT!!

[gbgary]

Seriously, they should think of giving JJ a contract extension.

this.

[pbmax]

Outside of Sam Shields, Packers ST are .... playing .... ok ....

:huh:

[pittstang5]

Stop giving them yards! Please!!

[ThunderDan]

Boy, if that was holding on Raji on the last play that has to be holding on the C on that play.

[pbmax]

Nice work by Neal, Matthews and HaHa. Stop the penalties and things are OK.

[Rutnstrut]

Neal accidently made a play.

[pbmax]

Oh for craps sake.

[pbmax]

Bad LB fill on that 24 yard run.

[pittstang5]

Good Grief!

[Rastak]

Man, he's tearing you guys a new asshole.

[Cheesehead Craig]

This defense is junk

[gbgary]

forte is getting the ball guys...forte.

[Rutnstrut]

I see NOTHING from Raji to change my opinion that he is a worthless POS.

[pbmax]

Elliot with penetration.

[pittstang5]

Gotta hold em

Pfffftt, what am i thinking

[Cheesehead Craig]

Can we get any pressure?

[Guiness]

ROFL! JJ with TD catch number 3, even though one didn't count.

[pbmax]

There is a nice play by the D. Force penalty and defense the short pass to Bennett.

[Rastak]

That's a hold alright.

[Guiness]

Shields continuing to look bad. I'm starting to think you're right pd, he's hurt.

[pbmax]

That's how you do it Julius.

[pbmax]

Randall on Forte.

And got away with a grab. :D

[pbmax]

And they got a stop, pending ST silliness.

[Rastak]

Rams solidly beating Seattle, that surprises me.

[pittstang5]

For once, i'd like to see a blocked FG or someone miss it when they play us.

[pbmax]

By my reckoning, it is Packers 17 Bears 12. Right on my projection of 6 FGs for Bears.

[ThunderDan]

Ok, o another good drive and grind the Bears D down.

[pbmax]

Rams solidly beating Seattle, that surprises me.

They were a popular upset pick with the Seattle O line versus the Rams D. Wouldn't be close without Lockett's punt return TD.

[Striker]

Rams solidly beating Seattle, that surprises me.

Kam is getting a lot of leverage today.

[smuggler]

They were a popular upset pick with the Seattle O line versus the Rams D. Wouldn't be close without Lockett's punt return TD.

True, but the Rams also got a long punt return TD, so... 17-6... still formidable, but we've seen Seattle score two TDs quickly.

[pbmax]

If the worst KO return this year goes to the 22, I'll be happy.

[Rutnstrut]

Rams solidly beating Seattle, that surprises me.

Not really surprising, the Rams are a well coached team with a very solid defense.

[Rastak]

They were a popular upset pick with the Seattle O line versus the Rams D. Wouldn't be close without Lockett's punt return TD.

Foles was kind of a wild card and super depleted at RB but give Fisher credit.


They should really consider not kicking where Montgomery can run it back. Dude looks pretty good.

[gbgary]

I'm surprised at the bears' success/Packers inability to stop the run, today.

[pbmax]

Not really surprising, the Rams are a well coached team with a very solid defense.

Makes you wonder how they go 6-10 every year.

[pbmax]

I'm surprised at the bears' success/Packers inability to stop the run, today.

Its all runs versus nickel. This game follows suit if there are no penalties killing stops and drives.

[smuggler]

Lacy power running!!

[ThunderDan]

Lacy is a beast.

[pbmax]

Another pre-snap penalty kills a first down.

[Rastak]

Lacy is a beast.


He really is.

[pbmax]

Bach with false start. Unbelievable.

[Cheesehead Craig]

What are we, the Raiders with all these penalties?

[gbgary]

ugh

[pittstang5]

Good Grief!!!!

One step forward, two steps back.

[ThunderDan]

We are killing ourselves with stupid penalties.

[smuggler]

Penalties are destroying us...

[pbmax]

Cobb bails out himself (or Jones) and Bach.

[Guiness]

Linsley caused Bak to go offside, what was that thing with his arm a half count before the snap. Probably should've been him that was called.

[gbgary]

What are we, the Raiders with all these penalties?

their penalties were from nasty, aggressive, play. ours are from stupidity.

[ThunderDan]

Isn't that coverage on jones a penalty. He was tackled 5 yards past Los?

[gbgary]

Penalties are destroying us...

they're making it tougher for sure.

[Rutnstrut]

Isn't that coverage on jones a penalty. He was tackled 5 yards past Los?

It should have been, he was mugged.

[pittstang5]

Ugh

[pbmax]

Lang got trashed but how does Starks not see it?

[ThunderDan]

Starks was going for a good gain if he didn't trip on Langs feet.

[smuggler]

Starks at his best right into the hole, he bumped to the tackle side on that. Mistake.

[pbmax]

STARK PLUG!

[gbgary]

hey joe...we don't sign free agents.

[pbmax]

THEY KNOW YOU ARE RUNNING A MESH TO THE LEFT. CALL ANOTHER PLAY!

[Fosco33]

Need pts here regardless

[ThunderDan]

Really good drive by the O. Let's punch it in.

[pbmax]

Nice drive for first down by Eddie.

[Guiness]

Kam is getting a lot of leverage today.

Seahawks just can't, can't can't give in to him. Political reasons, sets a horrible precedent, etc. No player is bigger than the team, and Kam thinks he is. They're doing the right thing, just sitting on him.

We won't get into 'team can break the contract, player can not whole thing...

[Fosco33]

Why does it seem we are hustling w/ 5 sec left on clock - even after a penalty. Too much preread - guys not hustling??

[red]

And how much is Jones worth now Red?

i'll take AP AND Megatron for him

[gbgary]

can't believe the colts are gettingt their butts kicked.

[Fosco33]

Jones target for 3rd td here?? A nod from arod saying - welcome back. Or give some love to mr Cobb?

[Rastak]

can't believe the colts are gettingt their butts kicked.

No kidding, I see Johnny Football is returning to normal.

[pbmax]

TD PLUS INTERFERENCE! 9 POINTS!

[gbgary]

td...cobb

[red]

WOW

what a throw and catch

[Fosco33]

Guess it's #18

[ThunderDan]

Interference on the D and Cobb still halls it in.

[Rastak]

Rodgers jersey sure is clean today.

[pbmax]

Now that was a drive that worked with short passes.

[Fosco33]

Arod is a master qb. 23 years with the best qb but only 2 rings. Gotta make it happen this yr

[pbmax]

Mark Tauscher ‏@MarkTauscher65 4m4 minutes ago
Good to see @TroyAikman giving Josh Sitton the credit he has earned for being one of the best guards in the NFL #GBvsCHI

[gbgary]

need a stop here.

[ThunderDan]

Arod 17/21 183 and 3 TDs.

[pbmax]

Neal almost there.

[Rutnstrut]

Why can't they tackle Cutler????

[ThunderDan]

Dang, good pressure and can't get Cutler down.

[pittstang5]

did they start on the 31 (Bears) why?

[smuggler]

Bears being dumb, trying to pass...

[pbmax]

Dammit. Another crossing route.

[pittstang5]

And there it goes...typical

[gbgary]

dammit

[red]

trade sam shields

[Rutnstrut]

Shields has to GO!!!

[pbmax]

Shields has been on the ground several times.

[Rastak]

Man, he is having a terrible game.

[ThunderDan]

Shields playing like poop!

[Fosco33]

Shields weak link of the day

[Striker]

This is a day straight out of Sam Shields' nightmares.

[pbmax]

Dammit. Another crossing route.

Or a hitch.

Nate Palmer new dime ILB.

[pittstang5]

Watch the edges...been killing us all day

[pbmax]

Tipped and Hyde couldn't pick it off.

[pittstang5]

Fuckin Bears

[Guiness]

Cutler completing everything here. What has Case done with him?

[pbmax]

Randall fighting well.

[red]

you have to grab the int when its thrown to you

[pittstang5]

Tipped and Hyde couldn't pick it off.

That was our chance....

[Rutnstrut]

Who backs up Shields? They should have benched him earlier, could they have been any worse off?

[red]

WHEW

[pbmax]

Cover 0 blitz and Cutler was long of the mark.

[pittstang5]

For Fucks Sake

[gbgary]

got a stop.

[ThunderDan]

D finally gets a stop in the 2nd half.

[Fosco33]

Nice call by Dom there

[smuggler]

Good penetration on the goal line. Got lucky AGAIN with Randall not being called for contact.

[pbmax]

WHEW

But now watch what happens when you try for a TD on 4th from goal to go. Field position is HUGE for Bears right now. Even without the ball, they have a lot of leverage here.

That is what should have happened once, if not twice, versus the Seachickens in the NFCCG.

[Fosco33]

Who else wants 8min 98 yr td drive??

[ThunderDan]

3 1st downs to a victory.

[smuggler]

Who backs up Shields? They should have benched him earlier, could they have been any worse off?

Well, Randall covered Jeffrey on the 3rd down play, so there's that...

[pbmax]

Good penetration on the goal line. Got lucky AGAIN with Randall not being called for contact.

He has gotten away with a couple, but that one was a pick play, so I think he gets some leeway with the WR initiating the contact.

[Joemailman]

Bears going for it there was a justified vote of no confidence in their defense.

[pittstang5]

But now watch what happens when you try for a TD on 4th from goal to go. Field position is HUGE for Bears right now. Even without the ball, they have a lot of leverage here.

That is what should have happened once, if not twice, versus the Seachickens in the NFCCG.

Field Position - That's what Im worried about now. Gotta move the chains and run some clock

[pbmax]

STOP RUNNING WIDE ON THAT PLAY!

[Rutnstrut]

Well, Randall covered Jeffrey on the 3rd down play, so there's that...

I'd be good with that, I really like Randall.

[pittstang5]

stupid play

[Harlan Huckleby]

Entertaining game. Neal and Perry stink.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

Lacy is nifty but he's not fast....really shouldn't be bouncing it outside.

[pbmax]

Bears going for it there was a justified vote of no confidence in their defense.

Don't agree.

It has now worked to perfection. They will get another drive with a lot of clock at mid field.

[smuggler]

Rodgers should have run it...

[pittstang5]

Good Grief!!!!

Didn't like the play calling there....

We are right back to where we started

[Fosco33]

Time for a bone headed play by jay

[gbgary]

need a REAL stop this time.

[Rutnstrut]

Are we sure stubby isn't calling the plays? That series had stubby written all over it.

[pbmax]

Rodgers should have run it...

I also don't like the retreat to the end zone.

[Rutnstrut]

Time for a bone headed play by jay

This is where we can usually count on him to screw up, but he seems different this year. I sure hope not.

[pbmax]

Two Packers missed him at the LOS. Holy crap.

[red]

our run defense has never been very good troy

[pbmax]

Now that was much better between Neal and Dix.

[gbgary]

hey guys...watch for forte...they might try to give him the ball.

[ThunderDan]

Neal with a good player there.

[pbmax]

Sent pressure and no one underneath that throw in pass lane.

[red]

thats not clinton dix you dumb fuck

[pbmax]

That's why you drop LB into coverage.

[Rastak]

Good ole fucking Cutler.

[gbgary]

thank you Jay!

[Fosco33]

Called it

[Harlan Huckleby]

Add to the CM career highlight reel.

[red]

AAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[smuggler]

It would be Matthews

[ThunderDan]

There is the Jay we love.

[Striker]

Clay!

[Fosco33]

This is where we can usually count on him to screw up, but he seems different this year. I sure hope not.

Guess not

[pbmax]

Great call by Capers.

Jayrone Eilliot with shove to Cutler in the back.

[red]

come on, one more to james jones

[Rutnstrut]

Guess not

I'm good with that.

[pbmax]

4 minute offense. And a free play.

[gbgary]

we need a first down...not a 3 and out.

[pbmax]

Solari brings the 49ers Tackle as TE. Walker in.

[gbgary]

bad throw that time.

[Harlan Huckleby]

come on, one more to james jones

jordy who?

[pbmax]

There is your first down. Love that last run call.

[Fosco33]

I'm good with that.

We all are. He's good but loves throwing it to G&G

[Harlan Huckleby]

Solari brings the 49ers Tackle as TE. Walker in.

lets test his hands

[ThunderDan]

Walker is in.

[red]

omg, that song in the samsung ad was one of the worst things ive ever heard

[Guiness]

What was the penalty on the Mathews runback? We're arguing here, I say it's a clothesline, everyone else is saying horse collar. Stupid replay kept showing the INT, not the runback.

[pbmax]

omg, that song in the samsung ad was one of the worst things ive ever heard

Why are you not muting and doing radio?

[red]

What was the penalty on the Mathews runback? We're arguing here, I say it's a clothesline, everyone else is saying horse collar. Stupid replay kept showing the INT, not the runback.

the penalty was on us, illegal block in the back

[pbmax]

What was the penalty on the Mathews runback? We're arguing here, I say it's a clothesline, everyone else is saying horse collar. Stupid replay kept showing the INT, not the runback.

Elliot shoved Cutler in back on return

[Rastak]

omg, that song in the samsung ad was one of the worst things ive ever heard

It's top 3 for sure.

[Guiness]

STOP RUNNING WIDE ON THAT PLAY!

Here the call was 'turn upfield you fat bastard!'

[red]

SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

[pbmax]

Game over. Dagger.

Ball was under thrown or TD.

[Harlan Huckleby]

shit. so close.

[pbmax]

Well, I know this. Adam Gase and Vic Fangio are better coordinators than Trestman/Kromer and Mel Tucker.

[Maxie the Taxi]

shit. so close.

Probable TD.

[Rastak]

Well, I know this. Adam Gase and Vic Fangio are better coordinators than Trestman/Kromer and Mel Tucker.

True dat.

[pbmax]

Second dagger.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Fat Bastard scores!!!!!!!!

[Harlan Huckleby]

ARod:
"Mister, Mister Jones, Mister Jones, Mister Jones,
We got a thing, going on."

[red]

dagger