madlithuanian

That's some sobering news. But, modern science is pretty amazing. I will hold hope that he'll return on the earlier side. In the meantime, let's hope Caleb rocks. And I'm also hoping we can land Orton for insurance. That's a lot of hope for me!

Good stuff! Love the intro!

I totally agree. As the guy behind Hanie, you really couldn't ask for much more given the circumstances. If Hanie gets hurt or truly fails, Orton is the consumate stop-gap guy...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/...-cutler-injury/ It may not be the case...

yeah, double crap on that one...

great point on knowing the AFC West...

Nice! I'm a big fan of the M&N stuff...classy for sports gear!

Jeff Garcia?

Get him if he clears... He's a decent guy behind Caleb to say the least.

I'd do it in a heartbeat...

I saw it same as you. Most the burns were not man on man. I think they went more into that mode against Calvin, then went back to basics against Vincent. They need to go back to Calvin mode I think more often regardless if it's Calvin or Hobbes.

Reps. After being out for so many weeks, it's good to get in an get reps. Also, if we need the win. All this of course depends on so many factors. But, I think you plan for him to start once he's cleared to do so. I don't think we can compete with the Packers w/o Cutler. But, here's hoping!

I pretty much agree.

Agreed on all counts...

Must be the lockout! Otherwise I'd have been at the bottom!

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Any of those games other than the GB could go either way without seeing what transpires this Sunday and how well Hanie handles the spotlight. My hope is we simply win out at home and steal one away somewhere.

No shoop n' poop! It's time for Marty-ball!

10-6 is no guarantee, but given the circumstances, it's not bad.

If this had to happen, it happened at a non-horrific time. We have a slate of very winnable games for Caleb to manage. If the current thought of a return for the Minny game is correct, Jay will have one very winnable game to get re-seasoned in. Then off to the races... Seriously, if we are playoff bound with Cutler coming back, could we ask for a better Christmas gift?

We can weather this! If Cutler can make it back for the playoffs, we have a chance... Our D is playing great. Our return game is still amazing. Our running game, if it can return to form from a few weeks ago, should be solid. Our O line is playing better than expected. Our WR's are playing better than expected. Toss Hanie in the mix, and don't ask for him to do do much...and we could get in just winning 50% of our games. in OAK - Will be tough, but maybe we can pull it off. KC - We should win this one regardless in DEN - tough, but not as tough as OAK. The D will have to go off. SEA - very winnable at GB - We should lose this at MIN - We should win this I see OAK, DEN and GB as potential losses. We go 10-6, and we have a great chance of getting in. Dallas has a pretty easy schedule, and should take thir division. NYG could be in big trouble playing NO, GB, DAL *2, ATL could sail...but we have the tie breaker, the Lionesses have GB, NO, OAK, SD and GB...tough! So, if we can hold a bit, we could eek in , then make some noise. Bear down!!!

Fully agreed. The more Clutts the better!

I heard it happened on the pick return stop. It's never easy for us. THankfully the schedule appears to be favorable during this time.

HELL NO!!! Hold the fort down Caleb! Forte, your skills are now direly needed. Let's weather this and hope that Jay can return for the playoffs.

Well put...