USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Because he has a rare distinction for starting for Chicago right out of the gate, like Payton did. I think that's where the comparison really ends. Well that and Forte seems to already want to be as good a blocker as a runner or receiver, which was a Payton trademark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 And am I sad that we got rid of Michael Turner... I always said that with Rivers at QB... the top offensive options should have been LT/Gates/Turner. I'm glad to see him have a great game elsewhere, and hope he has a great season and career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 8, 2008 San Diego... will rebound. There are too many talented players on those teams to underacheive significantly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Oh fuck... the media is comparing Forte's debut with Sweetness and Sayer's debut. I know he looked great, but are they really going to compare him to Hall of Fame backs after one game? Hi, welcome to 21st-century media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Because he has a rare distinction for starting for Chicago right out of the gate, like Payton did. I think that's where the comparison really ends. Well that and Forte seems to already want to be as good a blocker as a runner or receiver, which was a Payton trademark. The main talking point though, is the fact that he had a better game than both of them... COMBINED. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 San Diego... will rebound. There are too many talented players on those teams to underacheive significantly. That's true except that time when his Chargers started the year 1-3 and eventually went on a 8 game winning streak. You know, umm what year was it? Oh right, last year. The Norv Turner cracks need to die down, and quickly. The Chargers are not a team he's gonna fuck up with. Hell he didn't fuck up in Washington either when they had a decent season, before Daniel Snyder decided to screw with the formula. As for Forte/Payton+Sayers, I'm not going to pay a single piece of attention to any of that. I'm happy enough he showed that for one week at least, the Bears does have a viable running game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Ok! Time to see if anyone else in the NFC North is looking promising. Bears played out of their minds, Lions looked like garbage. Predictions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 8, 2008 PackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPackPack. Nice touch, ESPN. Right after they cut from Aaron Rodgers, asking "This is the man in the crosshairs, tonight. Can he measure up?" they go to the Brett Favre Wrangler jeans commercial, and then go right back to the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Metallica's "The Day That Never Comes" is the song for MNF? Great, yet surprising choice. They went with Coheed and Cambria's "Welcome Home" for at least the playoffs last year. Somebody has good taste. *waits for music folder guys to rip me for my preferences* My prediction: Packers 24, Vikings 17. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Oof, that was painful The game? No, Jared Allen's awful nicknames and delivery thereof also, ripping Matt for his musical preferences Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Oof, that was painful The game? No, Jared Allen's awful nicknames and delivery thereof also, ripping Matt for his musical preferences What was with the cowboy hat on that guy anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Have any of those player-delivered introductions ever been anything less than completely irritating? I'm having a hard time remembering any of them being even palatable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 8, 2008 He must be a FUCKIN REDNECK. Also, Mike Tirico's intro of Aaron Rodgers playing his first series as a starter for GB being akin to Sarah Palin's acceptance speech was fucking bizarre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted September 8, 2008 I forget them immediately after they're announced. Who gives a shit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Have any of those player-delivered introductions ever been anything less than completely irritating? I'm having a hard time remembering any of them being even palatable. I remember Czech doing a good rip on that way back when they first started doing this (instead of the classic "Joe Schmoe - Fuckhead State" intro), but I can't remember any keywords from it to try and hunt it down on the search engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted September 8, 2008 I like when they claim their high school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 oh, AJ Hawk. Remember when he was married to Brady Quinn's sister? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted September 8, 2008 If the NFL recognizes that a guy's name is Atari, I don't see how "Ocho Cinco" is somehow verboten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 8, 2008 But it's Bigby that's on the jersey, not Atari. I think the whole C.Johnson shit is stupid. Let the dude be Ocho Cinco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Firebreathing Urlacher Bear is the shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tzar Lysergic Report post Posted September 8, 2008 God damn those Williams DTs are huge. And fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Fucking 2 fumbles already. Luckily, the breaks are going our way. EDIT: Why you trippin', Tony Moll? FUCKING PENALTIES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 It's early but both Rodgers and Jackson looks like shit. I guess since Peterson looks like he can run "all day" on that defense, I'll take the Vikings here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 So what was it? 4 or 5 penalties for the Packers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 5 penalties, 48 yards so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Bring in Flutie to lead the team I say, he's gotta have another miracle or two left in that tiny frame of his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 5 penalties, 48 yards so far I think maybe the team thinks that if they go back far enough, they'll eventually turn back time like Superman and Brett will be back with the team. 1st and 33? Come on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 This might have been addressed already but are the GU patches just for opening week or for the entire season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 8, 2008 The GU patches are only for the opening week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 This might have been addressed already but are the GU patches just for opening week or for the entire season? They are for the whole season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
