The 2019 NFC NORTH Title?

[gbgary]

That's 8 sacks per year ....... yeah, I guess. It seems, though, if Fackrell is any indication, that Pettine's system is a good one for sack stats. So if that's the case, maybe we should expect more from a fairly high first round pick. It's also possible that 80 is unevenly distributed - only 3 or 4 the first couple of years with not many snaps, then he gets a lot more. We just have to wait and see.

80 sacks in 10 years? Definitely.
In Pettine's defense? Absolutely.

10/83.5 is clay matthews btw (10/93 w/playoffs). feast is reggie white, famine is datone jones. so if gary can do 10/80 that's a good career.

[run pMc]

What would you consider a successful season for MLF and GB? What would you call a flop?

For me, I'd expect at least a 1-2 game improvement. If they win less than 7 games there will be unrest from the masses.

[gbgary]

What would you consider a successful season for MLF and GB? What would you call a flop?

For me, I'd expect at least a 1-2 game improvement. If they win less than 7 games there will be unrest from the masses.

9-7 or better. rodgers buying-in.

[Radagast]

This thread never asked for any record/statistic predictions, so any offered is purely on those posting such. That said, I predicted that GB will overtake the Bears and finish first in the NFC North Division. However it is possible for GB to have the same record as the Bears and finish ahead of them in the division. This may not occur, but I do believe that it is going to be a fierce battle between the two in 2019.

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[texaspackerbacker]

Sheeeeesh! a whole lot of condemning by faint praise in here.

Anything less than 10 or 11 wins and well into the playoffs would be a flop. A truly successful season would be the best or at least top three regular season record and obviously, to win the Super Bowl. Anything less would be some degree of disappointing.

[Rutnstrut]

My predictions are this. The Lions will finish ahead of the Bears. Rodgers starts slow but becomes the old AR around the 6th game of the season. The Packers D is improved. They have a solid run game and actually use it. pack wins the division.

[Radagast]

My predictions are this. The Lions will finish ahead of the Bears. Rodgers starts slow but becomes the old AR around the 6th game of the season. The Packers D is improved. They have a solid run game and actually use it. pack wins the division.

Wow, are you on something or do you just hate the Chicago Bears? I agree somewhat with the rest, but I see the Bears as strong competitors for the NFC North title. The Packers and the Bears may just finish with the same records. The division winner would then be decided from other factors.

As a footnote, look out this season for Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (S-Chicago) as he will be looking for revenge against the Packers.

[mraynrand]

I promise to look out for Ha Ha. I suspect I will look out at him arriving late and not being all that interested in tackling.

[pbmax]

I promise to look out for Ha Ha. I suspect I will look out at him arriving late and not being all that interested in tackling.

He's going to try to hit someone hard and could succeed, but he's also going to be late with a bad angle and I promise it'll be in the Game Day thread.

[pbmax]

As befits a positive outlook on your favorite sports teams, I am with tex and Tony ODay. Somewhere between 11 and 16 regular season wins.

Also, I think the Bears regress. Less worried about them than the Vikes who are slowly imploding. But with their talent, I could see being in danger of losing both games to them.

Going to be between the Vikes and Packers for the title.

If the world continues to vex me, the Lions might show strong but I refuse to believe that importing your kind of guys by Matt Millen Patricia will work in the long run.

[ThunderDan]

Wow, are you on something or do you just hate the Chicago Bears? I agree somewhat with the rest, but I see the Bears as strong competitors for the NFC North title. The Packers and the Bears may just finish with the same records. The division winner would then be decided from other factors.

As a footnote, look out this season for Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (S-Chicago) as he will be looking for revenge against the Packers.

So HaHa is actually going to try and tackle someone during the Packer game this year.

[ThunderDan]

Chicago, Packers and Vikings all 2/1 to win the North. Det was 9/1.

[Radagast]

As befits a positive outlook on your favorite sports teams, I am with tex and Tony ODay. Somewhere between 11 and 16 regular season wins.

Also, I think the Bears regress. Less worried about them than the Vikes who are slowly imploding. But with their talent, I could see being in danger of losing both games to them.

Going to be between the Vikes and Packers for the title.

If the world continues to vex me, the Lions might show strong but I refuse to believe that importing your kind of guys by Matt Millen Patricia will work in the long run.

I must disagree, the Bears will be at least as good as they were last season. Their QB has progressively gotten better and their second year with Mack leading their D, will be as good or better than last season. Packers/Bears split reg season wins and the Packers win the division per the PF/PA totals.

The Vikings will start hot, then fade into 3rd place finish

The Lions need a miracle.They won how many games in 2018? I see a repeat in 2019?

[wist43]

Chicago, Packers and Vikings all 2/1 to win the North. Det was 9/1.

I agree with those odds... throw a dart at any of GB, MINN, or CHI.

I think Chicago catches a break by playing us week 1. We're going to need some time to get in sync on offense, and the defense has a slew of new parts. Chicago on the other hand, will be more comfortable in their skin, with Nagy and Trubisky having a year together.

Would be surprised if GB can go into Chicago on opening night and leave with a W.

[ThunderDan]

I agree with those odds... throw a dart at any of GB, MINN, or CHI.

I think Chicago catches a break by playing us week 1. We're going to need some time to get in sync on offense, and the defense has a slew of new parts. Chicago on the other hand, will be more comfortable in their skin, with Nagy and Trubisky having a year together.

Would be surprised if GB can go into Chicago on opening night and leave with a W.

MN, Chi and GB all were over/under 9 wins in Vegas last week.