Post game chat with Cleft Crusty (Vikings)

[ND72]

If the question is, who is the next all pro running back for the Green Bay Packers, Grant is not the answer.

I remember when many people said that of Ahman Green.

[Cleft Crusty]

do u STILL think the bears are a better football team?

A better team than what team? They are probably better than Oakland, although that might change. Most good teams can't survive an onslaught of injuries and the Bears, much like the 2002 Packers, are a shadow of their Superbowl selves due to injuries. That doesn't mean they might not sweep the season series with Green Bay, because if nothing else, we know that even poor Chicago teams will more often than not play good Green Bay teams very hard.

[Cleft Crusty]

If the question is, who is the next all pro running back for the Green Bay Packers, Grant is not the answer.

I remember when many people said that of Ahman Green.

Sure and they were almost correct - Ahman Green was named second string all-pro at running back in 2003. I would be shocked if Grant ever made all-pro. Grant seems to have some upside, but doesn't have the same power and speed as Ahman Green, and wasn't ever confused for a guy who did coming out of college. But that's not a terrible fate - Ahman Green was one of the best three-four backs from 2000-2004. Grant may still be a highly effective running back.

[ND72]

If the question is, who is the next all pro running back for the Green Bay Packers, Grant is not the answer.

I remember when many people said that of Ahman Green.

Sure and they were almost correct - Ahman Green was named second string all-pro at running back in 2003. I would be shocked if Grant ever made all-pro. Grant seems to have some upside, but doesn't have the same power and speed as Ahman Green, and wasn't ever confused for a guy who did coming out of college. But that's not a terrible fate - Ahman Green was one of the best three-four backs from 2000-2004. Grant may still be a highly effective running back.

kind of missed the point of that one...Wasn't saying he's gonna be all pro, but if he's a solid runner, that's all I need personally.

[Cleft Crusty]

kind of missed the point of that one...Wasn't saying he's gonna be all pro, but if he's a solid runner, that's all I need personally.

But you drew a comparison t comments about Ahman Green. Now, had you referred back to comments regarding Levens or Bennett when they were drafted that might have been different.

[Deputy Nutz]

I watch the last two games with my wife, the Packers won both games, do I still have to watch the games with her if I don't want to?

[MJZiggy]

How many did we win without you watching with her?

[pbmax]

Answer of the Year.

Cleft, I heard during the game that Favre was bow hunting for deer during his time off. Does this change your opinion of him? I used to think he was a nice man.

I don't think there's any hard in thinning he deer herd. Decreases the chance of me hitting them on my motorcycle. I still have the road rash scars from a deer vs. motorcycle crash last year. My wife's scars are even worse - but at least we saw that historic football stadium in Steven's point.

[pbmax]

And Sportswriter of the Year.

Hello Cleft, when will Childress get fired?


Second, damn fine effort by the Packers. Is Grant the answer at RB?

Did Childress draft the Vikings QBs? Did Childress trade Randy Moss and get nothing for him? I guess the answer is that I don't know, but I'm certain the decision will be made with all the same careful illogic and poor football instincts with which virtually every other recent Viking move has been made.

[pbmax]

Cleft, according to the radio guys, Favre was missing high with receivers in the first half, along with four drops by wides. Blip on the radar or a sign of second half fatigue?

[Cleft Crusty]

Cleft, according to the radio guys, Favre was missing high with receivers in the first half, along with four drops by wides. Blip on the radar or a sign of second half fatigue?

If it were a sign of second half fatigue, I would imagine that you'd see more fatigue in the second half than in the first half, right? But seriously, I thought (and wrote a column) arguing that Favre would have ups and downs, and the downs would follow games in which he was battered a bit. Favre got hit a lot in KC, and still threw well today. That has to be a good sign for Packer fans.

[Cleft Crusty]

I watch the last two games with my wife, the Packers won both games, do I still have to watch the games with her if I don't want to?

I'm not a scientist, Mr. Nutz, but I would imagine that you need more data points. Still, the most impressing thing about your question is the implication that you can decide whether or not your wife watches the game with you. Most guys who claim that kind of power over their wives are either lying or are divorced.

[Cleft Crusty]

pbMax,

Thanks for the kind words, but I knew Grantland Rice, Grantland Rice was a friend of mine, and I, sir, am no Grantland Rice.

[gbgary]

mr crusty, the coach was pretty daring today with the 4th down calls. were those calls acts of desperation or confidence?

[woodbuck27]

mr crusty, the coach was pretty daring today with the 4th down calls. were those calls acts of desperation or confidence?

Good question.