Pretty boy in Chi-town?

by virginia viking on Sep 15, 2009 9:18 AM CDT Comment 39 comments

I'm so glad that the Four Norsemen of the Apocalypse will get to pummel this guy all game twice this season. What a douchetwat.

Seriously--four picks?--Sexy Rexy cruises Lakeshore Drive again. This particular frat boy, however, blames his receivers, his line, his coaches for everything. Jay Cutler can do no wrong. Haven't we all heard these last few weeks that we've got the diva QB in the NFC North?

With no one but a washed up return man and Earl "wasn't that kegger back at Vandy great?" Bennett on the outside for Cutler to find downfield (apparently my fantasy end, Greg "not a twin" Olsen is invisible to Monsieur Cutler), the usually anemic passing game in Chicago will be back this year.

Additionally, Urlacher's out for the season and Pisa Toomanysyllables tweaked his knee the other night. With a shaky-at-best secondary and a thin defensive line, the Monsters of the Midway might be fully in hibernation by the time we play them in November.

For your additional viewing pleasure, check out this R-rated take on the Bears over at deadspin.

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Favre is the best QB in the NFC North, hands down.

Heck, Favre is the Greatest QB in NFL History.

Past, Present, and Future.

by REVENGE4FAVRE on Sep 15, 2009 9:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Were you saying that when he was a Packer?

Be honest.

by RipHimToShreds on Sep 16, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He probably was… R4F was a Packers fan when Favre was a Packer… he was a Jets fan when Favre was in NYC, and now, incredibly, he’s a Vikings fan. There may be a trend here… when Favre retires for real, R4F will probably be hanging in the John Deere forums :)

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!

by DCPurple on Sep 16, 2009 8:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wtf no

Nobody hangs out there. If anything, he’ll be hanging out in the Wrangler Jeans forums.

by Frost on Sep 16, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like R4F

he can stay

I would have a signature... but it could cause a schism on this site

by Grape Drank on Sep 16, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cutler obviously sucks...

Rodgers is overrated. Wide open 50 yarder and now he’s a hero? He overthrew/under threw how many balls on Sunday? Take away the broken coverage mistake by the bears and he has the same stats as favre.

17/28 for 184 yards is laughable.

Hopefully we see favre’s cannon against the Lions, and for the love of god chilly break out that play action pass!!!!!!!!!!

by dsludo on Sep 15, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Favre is the best i have seen for selling the play action

Vikings 4 the superbowl

by RaysOfHope on Sep 15, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Then what do you call 14-21 for 110 yards? Haha what’s laughable is the lack of credit we get from some of you Vikes fans. It was a great play call from MM and perfect throw from Rodgers. Jennings beat Vasher plain and simple. He pushed Vasher outside, and then jumped back inside and had 2-3 steps on him. Yes, Vasher slipped but it was after he had already been beaten. Here is the link of Jennings beat Vasher. Go to the 1:00 mark.

Haha as for Rodgers over/under throwing balls Sunday night, he was definitely effected by some other variables. The fact that Barbre who is the RT, couldn’t keep Ogunleye out of the backfield definitely didn’t help anything. As you may or may not know, being able to develop a rhythm is very important for the QB to be able to do. He was never able to do that, and probably suffered from it but who knows I guess. Maybe he just had an off night. I don’t know but either way he made for his missed throws in throwing a game-winning TD.

by packallday555 on Sep 15, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oops!

I forgot to add the link, though something tells me you won’t watch it anyway…O well here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ZiVa5xf-w

by packallday555 on Sep 15, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah

No need to watch it…Rodgers is — more importantly, will continue to be for many years — a good QB. Some of us Vikings fans are still jaded because we can’t ever find a real long term solution at QB. That said, I hope Jared Allen and our defense eats him alive.

by cutlassbob on Sep 15, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I watched the clip....

but there wasn’t any need to watch it since I already watched it live during the “snoozefest” in green bay, and that was enough. Look my statements were based on this context: Preditions of GB super bowl, and predictions of Rodgers as MVP both of which are absolutely not going to happen. These predictions aren’t from GB fans either, they have been coming from so called “analysts”. And based on preseason, none the less. That’s what is laughable.

In addition Rodgers role compared to Favre’s roles on their respective teams couldn’t be more opposite. Rodgers is the guy that is expected to carry your team. At least I hope that is what the expectation is because Ryan Grant sure is shit isn’t going to do it. AP is leading our team.

By the way, I call 14-21 for 110 yards and a TD the highest qb rating in the NFC North week 1. I also call it a 66.67 completion percentage. Which is exactly what we need.

by dsludo on Sep 15, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A GB SB predicition is ridiculous, because many who predicted it based it off of only the preaseson. I agree that preseason is not that important, though it can give you a slight sneak peak at how your team might be that year. That being said, I do think we could be a SB team. If our defense continues to play that well, we could be very good this year, and for years to come for that matter. Grant actually looked really good last night, and did help our out a good deal.

“Rodgers is the guy that is expected to carry your team.”

With out a doubt he is. That being said, there will be weeks for every teams leader in which they don’t lead their team to victory. There has been and will be times where teams shut down AP, and someone else will have to step up for you guys. That was the case for Rodgers. The Bears pass rush did a great job of containing him, and our defense stepped up big time for us.

by packallday555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jay Cutler "stepped up big time" for the Packers just as much as your D did

Also the long snapper on the punt team. Seriously, you guys lucked out, you maybe don’t pull it out with better play from key Bears players. You guys were at home, playing an opposing QB starting for first time with a new team, and you barely win it on a breakdown in coverage by a rookie Bears CB with a minute left.

by puddnhead on Sep 16, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Alright, so for the life of me I cannot understand how people can’t recognize that Cutler played poorly because our defense forced him to play that way. Did you not see the pressure Cutler was under pretty much every play? Did you not see our CBs locking the Bears WR down, pretty much the whole game. (of course there are exceptions to that. Woodson got burned, and there were other times to but for the most part we did an excellent job.)

On the two plays where Cutler didn’t throw a pick because of pressure, our players made 2 great plays on the ball. Jolly recognized the screen play, and made a pretty unbelieveable one hand INT. The other, Harris, being the veteran CB he is, jumped the slant route and picked the ball.

Yes, the long snapper play was huge. There is really no denying that and I’m aware of that. But in response to that play, there is no way that, that was an illegal contact on Harris. If they don’t make that bogus call, it’s 4th down, Chicago is punting, and we have a chance to close the game out.

If you wanna say Cutler “stepped up” big time for the Packers, we could also say Allen Barbre “stepped up” big time for the Bears.

by packallday555 on Sep 16, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes your D was good

But “for the life of me I cannot understand how people can’t recognize that Cutler played poorly” also because of

1. It was his first game with a new team, and specifically with recievers he was not on the same page with. Did you not see how a couple of your interceptions coame because he threw to a totally diffferent palce than hsi reciever broke to? What does that have to do with your defense?

2. Because he is Jay Cutler.

by puddnhead on Sep 16, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

“Did you not see how a couple of your interceptions coame because he threw to a totally diffferent palce than hsi reciever broke to?”

Yes, I did see that but had his WR ran where he thought they were going to it wouldn’t have made much of a difference. Collins had undercut the route that Cutler thought Bennett or Knox (can’t remember who it was) was going to run, and would have picked it regardless. The other pick, Bennett ran the route Cutler thought he was going to but Williams had him blanketed the whole way. Yes, the fact that it was his first game plays a big role in his struggles. The point I wanted to make was that a great deal of his struggles were also due to our defense.

BTW- I appreciate all the feedback I get from you, and the “debates” we have. You argue logically, and have good reasoning behind your points. It’s much more fun to debate that way, then the “your team sucks, go back to the Pack blog” argument.

by packallday555 on Sep 16, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your team sucks, go back to the Pack blog!

Sorry, couldn’t help myself. :-)

by EasternVike on Sep 17, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

likewise

No offense taken. At all. We may not even look at things as differently as you may think we do ;)

by puddnhead on Sep 18, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

p.s. yes Barbre did "step up big time" for the Bears

no arguement at all from me on that.

by puddnhead on Sep 16, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lack of credit from Vikes fans?

Perhaps it’s because we are sick and tired of hearing about the overrated Packers and Bears!

Sure the Packers are a good team and I’ll admit Aaron Rodgers is an excellent QB. Also contrary to what most Vike fans will say, we’d love to see him in purple.

But are they this good and the Vikings this bad? Take a look at the week 2 Power Rankings by Michael Silver (a yahoo football analyst). The rankings are at the bottom of this article.

This guy writes for SI and Yahoo and his garbage is read by thousands of football fans.

His rankings?
Packers – 5th
Bears – 16th
Vikings – 17th

I’m pretty sure Michael Silver just figured that any team that came out of week 1 with a win was far better than the Vikings.

There was also Peter King ranking the Pack at 3rd based upon PRESEASON. What a joke!

Then there was fat bastard (Berman) predicting on ESPN that the Browns would take down the Vikings.

You ever stop to think that perhaps some of us are just plain sick and tired of hearing about the overrated Packers and Bears and would like to see some credit given to our very talented team?

by EasternVike on Sep 15, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get where your coming from

First off I want to say I see where ALL Vikes fans are coming from about being disrespected by “analysts”. Silver ranking you guys is 17th is ridiculous to say the least. I tend to doubt you started below 17th on his list, so that would have to mean you guys went down for blowing the Browns out. Granted you did struggle in the 1st half, but the important thing is you pulled it together and beat them up in the 2nd half.

I’m MN and I like to think I know a fair amount your team. I enjoy reading the Sports page in the Trib, and read up on pretty much all the Vikes stuff. I’ll be the first to admit, you guys have a great team. Top 5 defense, best RB and run game in the league, and a legit QB to support your great run game.

I don’t necessarily think we should be considered overrated. In contrast to that, I think you guys are vastly underrated by many. I think either the Pack or the Vikes could take the division, and I think which ever does not will be the wildcard. Just my personal opinion.

by packallday555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well said

On that note, I’d like to see the NFC North be the division to beat this year rather than NFC East! :-D

by EasternVike on Sep 16, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll second that

I’m tired of that division being the dominant one, and I think if not this year, sometime in the near future. The Giants looked great, Reskins looked mediocore, the Eagles looked great, and the Cowboys looked good. I think the Giants and Eagles will be two of the better teams in the league, but I think the Pack and Vikes could be two of the better teams as well. Should be really interesting to see how the season plays out.

by packallday555 on Sep 16, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We'll see during interdivisional play

As division winners, we get the Giants. The Bears, who finished second last year, get the Iggies. The Pack draws the ’Boys. And the Redskins get to play the Lions.

The Vikes have owned the Giants in the last few years. And the Wilfs, who grew up fans of the G-men, love it when their new team beats their childhood team. The newly injured Bears will probably get destroyed by the Eagles. The Packers and Cowboys should be an interesting game, but I think the Pack is the better team. And although the Redskins are certainly more talented than the Lions, I could see Detroit pulling out an upset here.

Those four games, and whatever playoff match ups turn up, will determine the best division in the NFC, and maybe in the NFL. We’ll see.

by virginia viking on Sep 16, 2009 6:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah no point in asking for, expecting that now

It will only come with interdivisional play.

Seriouisly, based on what’s happened in recent years, we sound silly askign to be called tougher than the NFC East, without having put our money where our mouth is (collectively, as a divison) first. And quite honestly NONE of the North teams looked dominant in an absolute sense in week 1.

by puddnhead on Sep 16, 2009 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't get it

We all want Chilly to spice it up abit and do some exotic offense. Why? Last week we straight up crammed it down their throats. Who cares if they know it is comming when they can’t do a damn thing about it? When we get run stopped repeatedly…THEN you change/adjust as needed. Yes we ran a vanilla offense last week..that is ok becasue the Brows are trash.

by Jepp The Viking on Sep 15, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't

A strong running game and a strong defenses win championships?

I believe the 'push off' cost us 'our' SuperBowl...
I believe you 'go for the win'... instead of 'taking a knee'...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Sep 15, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

drop that extra s

I believe the 'push off' cost us 'our' SuperBowl...
I believe you 'go for the win'... instead of 'taking a knee'...

by ArizonaVikingsFan on Sep 15, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, keep that s

by Jepp The Viking on Sep 15, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta Love It

It’s like Babe Ruth standing at the plate and pointing with his bat to show where he’s sending the next ball. “Yes, we’re going to run it. No, you’re not going to stop us” :)

by DCPurple on Sep 16, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think this was supposed to be funny?????????

If you can't laugh at yourself... Who can you laugh at?
The Packers, that’s who.
-- The almighty Manimal

by TheViking83 on Sep 15, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

On the NFL Network

there is a new program called “coaches roundtable” on mondays. Apparently Mike Martz & a few others really ripped Cutler for his immature behavior in the press conference after the game.

Alienating local beat reporters in the first week with a new team. Good thinking, Jay!

by puddnhead on Sep 15, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

all I know is,

you can use barbre as the excuse for rodgers all day long, but if they don’t get him replaced by vikes time, it’s gonna be the same thing all over again, but from the whole line. good luck!!!!

Green Bay or the Windy City..... There but for the Grace of God go I.

by IABerserker1 on Sep 15, 2009 8:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Though Edwards isn’t as good as Ogunleye. I’m not to concerned about the rest of the line actually. For the most part with the exception of a couple holding calls they looked much improved from last year. Clifton looks healthy and back to old form which is great for us. He was healthy week 1 last year and did a pretty good job of shutting down Allen. Of course Allen was probably pretty nervous in his debut for you guys last season, but I think a healthy Clifton can slow Allen down enough for Rodgers to be able to do what he needs to do.

by packallday555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha and I never thought I'd being saying this

But your o-line might want to be concerned about facing our defense as well. Jenkins looked great last night, and I can’t wait to see him go against McKinnie and Hutch. He was pretty good against them in last years week 1 matchup getting 2 tackles and a sack. Jolly looked surprisingly good for us as well. I can’t wait to see Raji go against Sullivan either. I personally think he will be too much for him but my opinion is a pretty biased one.. Your o-line has also looked suspect against the blitz and Caper’s showed he loves to blitz. I can’t wait. I wish we played you guys this week.

BTW- Just curious are you an Hawkeyes fan or Cyclones fan?

by packallday555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you weren't askign me

but FWIW I think you are right

by puddnhead on Sep 16, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Capers can blitz all he wants. Favre is apparently a fan of the dump-off screen pass, so I’m not too worried.

by Frost on Sep 16, 2009 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Bears tried to screen us all day, and we stopped them pretty consistently. Of course I think you guys run a much better screen play then the Bears but I think we’ll do alright against them.

by packallday555 on Sep 16, 2009 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs