Uncle Buck

28-27 Bears Bostic blitzes in the 3rd quarter with the Bear trialing 24-14; knocks the snot out of Rodgers, reinjuring the shoulder. Matt Flynn can only muster a field goal for the Pukers the rest of the way.

In order to win we have got to be able to out score them, before you laugh at the obvious, my point is can our offense score more against the Matthews-less defense than a rusty Rodgers can score against our sieve of a defense? If it becomes a track meet, Rodgers more than likely will come out on top.

Defense will be playing for their careers

We'll see how well that collar bone holds up when Ratliff busts up the gut to sack him, 300+ pounds smashing down on the shoulder ain't going to feel too good. We will see McCarthy's smirk drop right off his face after that.

Wouldn't he be the backup, short-term answer anyway? If Cutler implodes Sunday and it escalates to an untenable situation, McCown is the short-term starter while a drafted rookie works into the role. If Cutler stays, there are other options out there going forward as to the backup.

I'm with Jason, a number of these players, unless the money is right should be sent packing. I've mentioned before, but I am in the Jim Finks' camp of it all starts up front, strong lines on both sides makes everyone's job easier. We are seeing that now with the D Line. A good overhaul on the D Line is needed; who knows how Melton recovers? Will he still want top dollar? Collins, while better than what's playing, can be replaced in free agency. Peanut & Jennings can be made better by a strong line. I'd go for a year, no more than two for Peanut. His replacement needs to be drafted this year. As for the linebackers, Anderson has been serviceable, but DJ Williams is injury prone; he is not worth bringing back if he can't stay in the field.

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I forgot that one!

Yep add the injuries to the equation and it does not look too good long term

Wade Phillips would be a nice choice if Trestman sees the light and dumps Tucker.

I heard a replay today of Tucker's comments after the game. I am paraphrasing but he said: Defense displayed poor tackling Defense displayed poor gap discipline Defense displayed poor reads Defense displayed poor pad positioning Philly had 5 plays, just ran variations of such Somewhere in all of this, these comments lend themselves to poor coaching or the inability of players to comprehend. Sounds like a hodgepodge of monkey poop.

Not that my opinion matters much, but I am with Adam on this. He stated Cutler did not lose the game by himself. It was a team loss. Fine if Cutler plays against GB; I hope he lights their asses up. What bums me is that I don't think Cutler will ever reach the level we would like from him. I still think this franchise wrecked him. Maybe a second season under Trestman with these weapons will help, since there aren't many attractive alternatives. It will all play out. I suspect as long as Cutler is a Bear we will never see the quarterback his potential said he should have been.

Watching one of my favorite old movies, the Invisible Man

I think the defensive strategy for this year was interesting. I would bet all new coaching regimes bring in new systems. We did it here on offense and it worked just fine. I don't know why Mel could not have done it on defense. I think changing it should have been to Tucker's version of the 4-3, since a 3-4 has not been the style he has coached. It was a interesting nod to the veterans on this team, but it was a gamble that lost. I know all about the injuries, and there is validity there, but to be this bad just can't be hung on players being hurt. Another thing, how bad must Washington be to be drafted and never played in this god awful mess. He could not take any playing time from SMC?

It's cool to vent. I am as disappointed as you are. I though there would have been a better effort out there last night. A loss is one thing, to be thoroughly embarrassed is another i

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Shoop was an absolute retard, but good comparison.

No doubt, Emery is going to have his worked cut out and looking at FA is going to have to be a key

For a franchise that fielded guys like Plank, Fencik, Double D, Conte is not worthy of wearing the uniform. Amazing, for all of the safeties picked over the years by Angelo and Lovie, they could never get it right

With Jay though, what is the alternative? I don't know the list, but I cant imagine anyone shaking loose in free agency that is a worthwhile replacement? With the defensive problems we have, drafting a rookie QB early can't happen. McCown isn't the answer. Its on Trestman to get him right And as I am typing a long ass TD run, Conte must have failed Geometry because he don't know angles. Collingsworth said... never seen a game where running backs ran so free. Mel Tucker, your guillotine is ready

There it is Adam

I think I'd actually like to see Dallas kick this Eagle's team's ass next Sunday, ram it right up the gee gee of those Santa booing MFers

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I think you are absolutely right, he has been ruined by a franchise that thought they were trading for a franchise quarterback only to surround him with feces.

After the season is also a good time to send SMC back to Idaho, or Utah or whatever farm he came off of. I realize this team has had a ton of injuries but this Eagles team can do anything they want. A professional defense can't suck this bad.