NightLink: What’s Up With The Rest Of The NFC North?

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Aug 13, 2009 5:00 PM CDT

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GREEN BAY PACKERS

Oh look, something else the Bears are better than Green Bay at. Their #1 draft pick is still unsigned. Too bad...

Looking for that motivational guest speaker to talk to the team before practice? When you have as storied a history as the Packers you obviously turn to ... Mike Tirico?

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

No starting QB listed for the Vikings? I guess that's what they deserve for their Favre flirtation.

Viking rookie playmaker Percy Harvin is looking good. But he got hurt in a 7 on 7 drill (non-contact), when two teammates sandwiched him. Awwww....

Wondering about the Lions... me either, but after the jump take a look anyway...

DETROIT LIONS

At least it's not all bad news in Detroit . Someone wants to play there.

No more rookie hazing in Detroit? Say it ain't so! I guess when your hazing gets away from the embarrassing singing, the carrying of the veterans bags, and the harmless tied up to a goal post gag, and you have to run a gauntlet like this;

After being clubbed with things like Styrofoam hangers, there was one final challenge: a linebacker armed with coins, batteries, bottles, whatever he had that could hurt.

I could see why the change was made.

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You can't fault the Pack for Raji not being signed

he is waiting to see if Crabtree got the big money. That would affect his numbers.

Still its the Packers, so they suck.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Aug 13, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

I've already written off the Viqueens (8-8)...

I said a while back that the Bears (11-5) and Packers(10-6) will battle for the division crown. Not to be too melodramatic, but the season opener at Lambeau will turn out to be a huge game for both teams.

Raji not yet being signed helps the Bears anyway, because he will be out of practice the first few games because of it.

And then there’s the other “aminal” team (2-14), who cares again????

"There's a fine line between stupid, and clever"-D St Hubbins Spinal Tap

by LostInSTL on Aug 13, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions

Doesn't matter now

He just signed.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Vick to the Eagles...Wow

Wow…
…Wow
just…wow

Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...

by ifuwannacrownem on Aug 13, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions

Somebody's gonna be dissapointed.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions

...wow

sorry, but I’m still in complete shock.

Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...

by ifuwannacrownem on Aug 13, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

they DID need a backup...

too bad his phone doesn’t get reception…

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.

by windycity72 on Aug 13, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

yea i just heard this on the radio too

crazy. it seemed like a sure bet no one was going to pick him up. well philadelphia might be the least worst (?) fit for vick. now i’m really looking forward to going to the eagles game in november. i like mcnabb a lot but i hope he’s sitting for this one.

smudgers you are a funny guy haha

by reefermadness3 on Aug 13, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks,

I like your face. Wait, what?!?

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

That made me chuckle....

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't know what it is about the classic "so is your face" comeback...

but it does the same to me. I chuckle every time.

I use it on compliments and insults, to my friends, family and to co-workers. I love it.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions

It kinda leaves ya speechless..

Just like when I Rick Roll my mom’s… She doesn’t find it as funny as I do.

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Rick Rollin' is the best.

I like to do it to some of the people I work with, even my bosses at times. They HAVE to click on the link, because they never know if it’s actually about work or not.

I wonder why I’ve only had one promotion in three and a half years. Hmmm….

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions

I wonder why I’ve only had one promotion in three and a half years. Hmmm….

I think I know why.

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Not clicking it.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions

why not?

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions

I couldn't resist it

I’m starting a new thing. i just don’t know what to call it yet..

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn

I just couldn’t get through the whole thing. That is just turrible. I don’t know what to call it either. Jeebus.

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't stop laughing..

My son loves this damn song. He runs around the house singing it all day. It kills me..

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Chocolate Rain by Tay Zonday.

My office mate used to make me listed to that on a daily basis.

He actually performed live on the Jimmy Kimmel show. LINK.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Have you heard the remix cherry chocolate rain..

It’s even better or worse whatever..

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Yuppers!

She used to search all day for different versions of that stupid song. Man, I’m glad she’s gone.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions

i'm scared for life!!!

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.

by windycity72 on Aug 14, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Crowd makes that clip hilarious

Oh and the remix, just outstanding. While we’re at it there’s this.

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Yup, seen that too.

I do love me some John Mayer, though.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Not much

You haven’t seen. Well here’s a fav of mine.

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

OMG I love this movie !!!

This song cracks me up. This s@#$ is classic.

That gets one of these. REXED

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions

If you bring that up...

I have to post this.

by ddub101 on Aug 14, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Thats classic

But this is a good one too.

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Aug 13, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Greaaat I just choked on my Pepsi.

You guys are killing me tonite. much needed laughs.

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

I forgot all about that one. LOL

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Thats all I did at College was watch youtube vids

Besides Facebook and WCG of course

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Aug 13, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Hide the children before watching this one

Chris Crocker Preforming Gimme More

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Aug 13, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm always down

For a little slap chopping.

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Watch this you're gonna love my nuts

Classic

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Aug 13, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions

WOW!

This thread kinda took a life of its own. I do like the slap chop, that’s hilarious.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions

The Iverson one is pretty funny too...

by Syndor on Aug 13, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Fine.

Click this. I swear it’s not Rick. If it is you can punch me in the nuts and then make an avatar of you punching me in the nuts.

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

How have I never seen that before.

That. Is. Awesome.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions

See I told you.

You can trust me. Now click the other one.

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

I already did. :(

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Ok

Maybe you can’t trust me. :)

I'm teaching fools some basic rules.- MR.T

by Ditkavsworld on Aug 13, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions

lol haven't heard that one in a while

I went and saw him last year. He’s got some new ones that are good too, but nothing will ever beat the handicap faces part.

"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST

by JerBear50 on Aug 13, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions

thanks, me too!!

er, crap. i bet tony dungy is going to be a self proclaimed mentor to this the dognapper.

by reefermadness3 on Aug 13, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions

I think thats Tony's new gig now.

Helping all sorts of troubled athletes find their way. I like Dungy and what he’s doing.

- Smudgers

"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox

by David Taylor on Aug 13, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Not to get too deep

but he may be reaching out to these guys to try and compensate for what happened with his son.

"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST

by JerBear50 on Aug 13, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Vick

Looks like Michael Vick, signed a 2 year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.
kind out of nowhere. the NFC playoffs should be very interesting. Your guys thoughts?

by Bears-Bullsfan on Aug 13, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions

I think it has no real effect on anything

unless McNabb goes down. Apparently they’re not comfortable with Kolb being the backup.

"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST

by JerBear50 on Aug 13, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Vikings are the best team in the NFC North

No doubt about it when you look at their defense combined with the best running back in football, an excellent offensive line and some dangerous weapons at wide receiver. I think they will be fine with Sage Rosenfels or Tavaris Jackson at QB thanks in huge part to the presence of Peterson and that line.

"Cubs will win 79 to 83 games." BLou (7/21/09)

by BLou on Aug 13, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions

-1

for dissention… correction
the BEARS are the best team in NFC North
no doubt about it when you look at their defense combined with Matt Forte, and excellent offensive line upgrade, and some unheard of weapons at wide receiver, I KNOW they will be fine with Jay Cutler or Jay Cutler at QB thanks in huge part to the presence of Forte and that line.

I would debate you, but that would only lead to me being dragged away in handcuffs...

by BearNecessities on Aug 14, 2009 7:40 AM CDT up reply actions

I think what everybody forgets the most...

is that even with a reliable spell back in Chester taylor, AP has not been very durable since he’s been in the NFL. Even a broken collarbone at Oklahoma prevented him from being the first overall pick in his draft.

Talk about DMS. AP suffers from THS…Tommie Harris syndrome. Great players that can’t stay on the field the whole season. Others include Mark Bradley, Dusty Dvoracek, Mark Clayton(Wow, all of these guy’s are from Oklahoma. Sam Bradford=buyer beware) Mike Brown, and Ronnie Brown

Camp ifuwanna, we hold you in our heart...

by ifuwannacrownem on Aug 15, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

I still like the Pack.

Bears vs Pack is going to be crazy.

by SoulEater7 on Aug 13, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions

Wish you’d replaced the Packers helmet with a lump of rotting cheese, the Vikings helmet with a drag queen (in a horned helmet), and the Lions helmet with… um… a kitten?

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell
"F*** everybody outside of Halas Hall. BEARDOWN" - WavyGravy

by Spongie on Aug 13, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions