NFC NORTH PREDICITONS... (not record wise)

[BallHawk]

As a Packer fan, I expect that every year we put out a team that is capable of making the playoffs. If you're going to put out a team with no expectations of making the playoffs, then why play? If the Packers did not finish above .500 this season I would be disappointed. Unless you win the Super Bowl, you do not look out to do the same as you did the year before. You always strive for something better. However, in the eyes of the public, if the Packer don't finish above .500 they will not be considered a disappointment. They are somewhat considered to have a shot, but they do not have expectations like the Bears or the Panthers.

TT has fielded a team that for this year, and years in the future, will be competitive. In my mind, you can't ask for more then that.

[Bretsky]

As a Packer fan, I expect that every year we put out a team that is capable of making the playoffs. If you're going to put out a team with no expectations of making the playoffs, then why play? If the Packers did not finish above .500 this season I would be disappointed. Unless you win the Super Bowl, you do not look out to do the same as you did the year before. You always strive for something better. However, in the eyes of the public, if the Packer don't finish above .500 they will not be considered a disappointment. They are somewhat considered to have a shot, but they do not have expectations like the Bears or the Panthers.

TT has fielded a team that for this year, and years in the future, will be competitive. In my mind, you can't ask for more then that.

Some good points on capability. I'm not sure the eyes of the public are going to give TT the free pass at .500 that you think they will.

I'd agree we have no contending aspirations this year; but I think at least half of the Packer fans want to see a measurable improvement in our record, which means 9 wins.

Regarding what I ask for, I'm with Wist on this one.

Titles; that is why I ask for. Ron Wolf has been the only successful GM in Green Bay since my birth. Either TT will be the second or he'll go into the litter box with Tom Braatz, Bart Starr, and Sherman.

Here's to hoping TT joins the likes of Ron Wolf

[The Shadow]

As a Packer fan, I expect that every year we put out a team that is capable of making the playoffs. If you're going to put out a team with no expectations of making the playoffs, then why play? If the Packers did not finish above .500 this season I would be disappointed. Unless you win the Super Bowl, you do not look out to do the same as you did the year before. You always strive for something better. However, in the eyes of the public, if the Packer don't finish above .500 they will not be considered a disappointment. They are somewhat considered to have a shot, but they do not have expectations like the Bears or the Panthers.

TT has fielded a team that for this year, and years in the future, will be competitive. In my mind, you can't ask for more then that.

Nicely stated.

[GBRulz]

Re: NFC NORTH PREDICITONS... (not record wise)

I think the Lions will be the surprise team of the division. Hey, it's only a matter of time before they actually ARE competitive, right?

For the bottom feeders....that will be between us and the Queens to decide. I hope I'm totally wrong and that TT found some young guys who will surprise everyone, but well.... I guess I need something else in this glass as the kool-aid is empty.

[Bretsky]

Re: NFC NORTH PREDICITONS... (not record wise)

I think the Lions will be the surprise team of the division. Hey, it's only a matter of time before they actually ARE competitive, right?

For the bottom feeders....that will be between us and the Queens to decide. I hope I'm totally wrong and that TT found some young guys who will surprise everyone, but well.... I guess I need something else in this glass as the kool-aid is empty.

My glass has been full of White Russians lately. Not sure what that does to my homerism though; there's more than enough of that to go around in here anyways.

[GrnBay007]

Surprise -- Packers!!

Disappointment -- Bears

Leader -- Packers

Bottom -- Lions

[BallHawk]

Re: NFC NORTH PREDICITONS... (not record wise)

I think the Lions will be the surprise team of the division. Hey, it's only a matter of time before they actually ARE competitive, right?

They're the Detroit Lions. The laws of probability don't affect them.

[Willard]

Surprise: Bears
Disappointment: Bears (surprisingly disappointing as a matter of fact)
Leader: Packers
Bottom: Bears

[Scott Campbell]

Surprise: Bears
Disappointment: Bears (surprisingly disappointing as a matter of fact)
Leader: Packers
Bottom: Bears

Excellent choices.

[woodbuck27]

Bears, Packers, Lions, Vikings

You're picking the Lions to win the NFCN.

WOW !!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Bears, Packers, Lions, Vikings

You're picking the Lions to win the NFCN.

WOW !!

No. I didn't follow directions. That's my predicted order of finish. Nothing would surprise me.

[woodbuck27]

Bears, Packers, Lions, Vikings

You're picking the Lions to win the NFCN.

WOW !!

No. I didn't follow directions. That's my predicted order of finish. Nothing would surprise me.

OK. . . so for you the Bears win the NFCN.

That apppears to be the logical conclusion.

2nd through 4th (I agree) is anyone's guess.

The surprize (-ve) certainly could be da Bears if they fall. The surprize (+ve) could be the Lions if they finally step up (again LOL, a ton of potential before the season begins) yet I believe that they are suspect on the 'D' overall.

The Vikings still need a QB and some offensive punch. They had a pretty decent draft.

The Packers have alot of ?'s on the 'O' and significantly, no proven depth there. The Packers 'D' may hold up and keep us in games but we lack playmakers on 'O'. Still with 6 or 7 wins we could fall into second in the NFCN.

[Bretsky]

Bears, Packers, Lions, Vikings

You're picking the Lions to win the NFCN.

WOW !!

No. I didn't follow directions. That's my predicted order of finish. Nothing would surprise me.

OK. . . so for you the Bears win the NFCN.

That apppears to be the logical conclusion.

2nd through 4th (I agree) is anyone's guess.

The surprize (-ve) certainly could be da Bears if they fall. The surprize (+ve) could be the Lions if they finally step up but they are suspect on the 'D' overall.

The Vikings still need a QB.

The Packers have alot of ?'s on the 'O' and significantly, no proven depth there. The Packers 'D' may hold up and keep us in games but we lack playmakers on 'O'.

All the homerism Bear feel good bashing aside, they are one of the top 7 teams in the NFL right now.

IMO the Bears may even be in the top 5 teams in the NFL.

[Rastak]

[quote="woodbuck27"]
The Vikings still need a QB.

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We don't know that. They've got a young guy wiith a great arm and quick feet. How good will he be...I have no idea. Better to say there is a major question mark there.....

[woodbuck27]

[quote="Rastak"]

The Vikings still need a QB.

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We don't know that. They've got a young guy wiith a great arm and quick feet. How good will he be...I have no idea. Better to say there is a major question mark there.....

I'll bow to that assessment Rastak.