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Title: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 05:51:53 AM
Playoffs??!!

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You heard it here, the 2023 Chicago Bears will make the playoffs! Ok…maybe not, but I am preDICKting that they go at least .500 the rest of the season. The turnaround starts now!
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 05:53:03 AM
I would still like their playoff chances if they’d held on against Denver.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: frankiew on October 11, 2023, 07:28:39 AM
I would still like their playoff chances if they’d held on against Denver.

at this point, you are just trolling
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 07:37:38 AM
at this point, you are just trolling

Correct retort.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 07:52:39 AM
Playoffs?!!
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 09:19:22 AM
Good news!

https://reddit.com/r/CHIBears/s/tRziO2ooA8
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 11, 2023, 11:58:59 AM
The 1st comment ...
"Says who ?"
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: frankiew on October 11, 2023, 12:25:28 PM
15   
vsMinnesota --L
vsLas Vegas -L (Adams will tear them up)
@Los Angeles - L
@New Orleans --L (Saints D too good)
vsCarolina -W
@Detroit -L
@Minnesota L    
vsDetroit Detroit-L
@Cleveland -W
vsArizona -W
vsAtlanta --w
@Green Bay -L


4-8
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 12:30:15 PM
The more concerning thing here is Tempo is now plumbing the depths of Reddit for content/information. More conspiracy theories shall be forthcoming. This will not end well.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ILLove1997 on October 11, 2023, 12:52:54 PM
The more concerning thing here is Tempo is now plumbing the depths of Reddit for content/information. More conspiracy theories shall be forthcoming. This will not end well.

his steady spiral into insanity continues
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 02:54:09 PM
The more concerning thing here is Tempo is now plumbing the depths of Reddit for content/information. More conspiracy theories shall be forthcoming. This will not end well.

You are so weird sometimes. They will almost certainly be back.

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Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 02:55:53 PM
The 1st comment ...
"Says who ?"

Please attempt to make sense/be coherent when you post. Specifically when asking a question.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 03:18:18 PM
Please attempt to make sense/be coherent when you post. Specifically when asking a question.

Uh, it is the first comment/question in the Reddit link you posted. You didn't read the post and comments?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 11, 2023, 03:49:19 PM
Uh, it is the first comment/question in the Reddit link you posted. You didn't read the post and comments?
Lol
Or maybe he didn't remember what he posted.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 11, 2023, 03:50:15 PM
The more concerning thing here is Tempo is now plumbing the depths of Reddit for content/information. More conspiracy theories shall be forthcoming. This will not end well.

Just wait until he starts plucking articles from Yahoo.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 04:28:53 PM
Uh, it is the first comment/question in the Reddit link you posted. You didn't read the post and comments?

No, I wasn’t posting it for the comments. I was pointing out that we should have most, if not all of our secondary back this week.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 04:29:32 PM
Lol
Or maybe he didn't remember what he posted.

Maybe you could add a few more words to your posts so that you’re clearer.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 04:30:57 PM
The 1st comment ...
"Says who ?"

Says the practice report?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 11, 2023, 04:53:05 PM
No, I wasn’t posting it for the comments. I was pointing out that we should have most, if not all of our secondary back this week.
Take 2. Says who ?
Other than 1 rando on Reddit.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 11, 2023, 04:57:47 PM
Says the practice report?
You posted the practice report 6 hours after you posted what some rando guy said on Reddit.
And the players are listed as "limited" on the report.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 06:22:21 PM
You posted the practice report 6 hours after you posted what some rando guy said on Reddit.
And the players are listed as "limited" on the report.

If they are “limited” on Weds, that means there’s a very very good chance they play Sunday. Do you know how this works? Why are you picking nits? Why not add something worthwhile for once?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 06:24:34 PM
Mn, Tempo does not like to be "kept honest." He is not a fan of "fact checking."
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 06:27:24 PM
Someone should do a wellness check on Jobu. Maybe Spark got him?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 07:17:41 PM
Mn, Tempo does not like to be "kept honest." He is not a fan of "fact checking."

No, he’s just so separate to be contrarian to everything I say he nitpicks stupid shit. There’s a very real expectation the entire secondary will be available this week.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 07:20:53 PM
Also, if you actually bothered to read the post that I shared it said “it’s looking like.” It wasn’t claiming to be Adam Schefter breaking news.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 07:38:19 PM
You think they are all going to play, but it WOULD surprise you if they didn't?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 11, 2023, 07:39:10 PM
Also, if you actually bothered to read the post that I shared it said “it’s looking like.” It wasn’t claiming to be Adam Schefter breaking news.
It says "fully healthy" too.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 08:23:24 PM
It says "fully healthy" too.

Playing is fully healthy enough. NITPICK King.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 08:24:27 PM
Playing is fully healthy enough. NITPICK King.

Fully healthy isn't actually  "fully healthy?"
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 08:24:50 PM
You think they are all going to play, but it WOULD surprise you if they didn't?

Weak troll bait. I’ll bet either one of you two weeks’ posting privileges that everyone (in the secondary) plays. Minus anything deemed “a setback.”
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 11, 2023, 08:39:28 PM
Weak troll bait. I’ll bet either one of you two weeks’ posting privileges that everyone (in the secondary) plays. Minus anything deemed “a setback.”
Like aggravating a pulled hammy ?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 09:11:20 PM
Weak troll bait. I’ll bet either one of you two weeks’ posting privileges that everyone (in the secondary) plays. Minus anything deemed “a setback.”

Here I was thinking it was a compliment.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 09:12:18 PM
Weak troll bait. I’ll bet either one of you two weeks’ posting privileges that everyone (in the secondary) plays. Minus anything deemed “a setback.”

What would be deemed "a setback?"
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 09:25:20 PM
Like aggravating a pulled hammy ?

Yeah, I suppose that would qualify.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 11, 2023, 09:25:52 PM
What would be deemed "a setback?"

If they use the terms “setback” or “aggravation.”
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 11, 2023, 09:33:22 PM
If they use the terms “setback” or “aggravation.”

What if they need to take mental health day?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Custard on October 12, 2023, 07:25:58 AM
What if they need to take mental health day?

Now mandatory when playing for the Ram, Charger, or 9er.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 08:35:24 AM
Someone should do a wellness check on Jobu. Maybe Spark got him?

I'm good. Was doing a lot of traveling. Getting caught back up on here and trying to keep my breakfast down while doing so. It's a challenge.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Chickengeorge on October 12, 2023, 10:18:00 AM
I'm good. Was doing a lot of traveling. Getting caught back up on here and trying to keep my breakfast down while doing so. It's a challenge.

You didn't miss much. Just more stupid from, well, I don't have to tell you who.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 10:19:14 AM
You didn't miss much. Just more stupid from, well, I don't have to tell you who.

Gooooooood one!
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Custard on October 12, 2023, 10:22:41 AM
You didn't miss much. Just more stupid from, well, I don't have to tell you who.

Sorry 😕
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 12, 2023, 11:20:16 AM
No, he’s just so separate to be contrarian to everything I say he nitpicks stupid shit. There’s a very real expectation the entire secondary will be available this week.

"But head coach Matt Eberflus made it clear Gordon is going to have to check some boxes if he’s going to suit up Sunday."  !!!!!!

“I mean there are a couple of things you’ve got to evaluate,” Eberflus said Wednesday. “First of all, it’s the conditioning level. We’ll see where he is there. And then we’ve got to look at his movement. His movement should be good. But really just with his conditioning and then with the use of the hand. How is he going to use that hand ?"

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/12/what-needs-to-happen-for-bears-kyler-gordon-to-play-vs-vikings/

Flus does not read the Reddit or the HQ.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 11:40:17 AM
"But head coach Matt Eberflus made it clear Gordon is going to have to check some boxes if he’s going to suit up Sunday."  !!!!!!

“I mean there are a couple of things you’ve got to evaluate,” Eberflus said Wednesday. “First of all, it’s the conditioning level. We’ll see where he is there. And then we’ve got to look at his movement. His movement should be good. But really just with his conditioning and then with the use of the hand. How is he going to use that hand ?"

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/12/what-needs-to-happen-for-bears-kyler-gordon-to-play-vs-vikings/

Flus does not read the Reddit or the HQ.

All you do is NITPICK Tempo!
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 12:18:14 PM
I'm really glad Tempo found Reddit. I was getting tired of ignoring all of his other links.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 12:39:51 PM
How is he going to use that hand ?"


How indeed.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 01:07:13 PM
How indeed.

Could classify as a setback?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ILLove1997 on October 12, 2023, 01:12:59 PM
I'm really glad Tempo found Reddit.

me too, in a year or so he'll be chopping his dick off whilst complaining about the patriarchy
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 02:46:18 PM
"But head coach Matt Eberflus made it clear Gordon is going to have to check some boxes if he’s going to suit up Sunday."  !!!!!!

“I mean there are a couple of things you’ve got to evaluate,” Eberflus said Wednesday. “First of all, it’s the conditioning level. We’ll see where he is there. And then we’ve got to look at his movement. His movement should be good. But really just with his conditioning and then with the use of the hand. How is he going to use that hand ?"

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/12/what-needs-to-happen-for-bears-kyler-gordon-to-play-vs-vikings/

Flus does not read the Reddit or the HQ.

Two weeks’ posting privileges. Put up or shut up.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 02:48:24 PM
"But head coach Matt Eberflus made it clear Gordon is going to have to check some boxes if he’s going to suit up Sunday."  !!!!!!

“I mean there are a couple of things you’ve got to evaluate,” Eberflus said Wednesday. “First of all, it’s the conditioning level. We’ll see where he is there. And then we’ve got to look at his movement. His movement should be good. But really just with his conditioning and then with the use of the hand. How is he going to use that hand ?"

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/12/what-needs-to-happen-for-bears-kyler-gordon-to-play-vs-vikings/

Flus does not read the Reddit or the HQ.

And again, the “expectation” is that everyone will be available. Two weeks’ put up or shut up.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 02:49:22 PM
You guys are like children.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 03:00:18 PM
You guys are like children.

You call people children while betting "posting privileges"

Reel it in, man. Or go hang out on Reddit and shoot us some links.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:10:02 PM
You call people children while betting "posting privileges"

Reel it in, man. Or go hang out on Reddit and shoot us some links.

What’s wrong with a little two week wager? I’m merely offering Mn a chance to show some conviction on his persistent takes.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 03:11:56 PM
What’s wrong with a little two week wager? I’m merely offering Mn a chance to show some conviction on his persistent takes.

Because no objective standard for deciding said bet has been put forth, for one...
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 03:26:28 PM
What’s wrong with a little two week wager? I’m merely offering Mn a chance to show some conviction on his persistent takes.

I'm saying betting posting rights is stupid. I've always felt that it's stupid.

Then again, wasting my time talking to you is stupid as well, so there ya go.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:28:33 PM
Because no objective standard for deciding said bet has been put forth, for one...

The bet couldn’t be clearer.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 03:30:30 PM
The bet couldn’t be clearer.

The standard was way too vague...
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:30:39 PM
I'm saying betting posting rights is stupid. I've always felt that it's stupid.

Then again, wasting my time talking to you is stupid as well, so there ya go.

Well, that’s certainly an opinion. Congratulations for having one. Mn is adamantly pushing back on the notion everyone (in the secondary will play). I’m giving him a chance to show his conviction (actually, I’m just pointing out that he’s doing it just to rile me). But either way, I’m giving him a chance to back his take.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:31:12 PM
It’s two lousy weeks. The loser would probably thank the winner.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 03:32:15 PM
Well, that’s certainly an opinion. Congratulations for having one. Mn is adamantly pushing back on the notion everyone (in the secondary will play). I’m giving him a chance to show his conviction (actually, I’m just pointing out that he’s doing it just to rile me). But either way, I’m giving him a chance to back his take.

But you had some caveats to the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 03:33:14 PM
Well, that’s certainly an opinion. Congratulations for having one. Mn is adamantly pushing back on the notion everyone (in the secondary will play). I’m giving him a chance to show his conviction (actually, I’m just pointing out that he’s doing it just to rile me). But either way, I’m giving him a chance to back his take.

I thought his take was that Eberlose had refuted the guy from Reddit.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 03:33:59 PM
It’s two lousy weeks. The loser would probably thank the winner.

That's one thing we can agree on
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:36:55 PM
But you had some caveats to the bet.

Only one specific one. Do you not know how injury reports work? As much as you follow football? Do you not know that “setback” or “aggravation” are common explanations for guys on the injury report not playing? My guidelines for the bet couldn’t be clearer.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:37:45 PM
That's one thing we can agree on

I specifically chose a length that’s not particularly punitive.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 03:38:47 PM
I, for one, hate posting privilege bets because I feel like we can use all the good posters we can get.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 03:40:54 PM
I specifically chose a length that’s not particularly punitive.

True. With that being said, I just feel like losing people for any length of time isn't good for the board. I take breaks when I need them, or when I'm busy. I don't want people telling me I have to go away. I had enough of that bullshit on Tyler fucking Jackson's board.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 03:42:09 PM
Only one specific one. Do you not know how injury reports work? As much as you follow football? Do you not know that “setback” or “aggravation” are common explanations for guys on the injury report not playing? My guidelines for the bet couldn’t be clearer.

Those are not official NFL injury designations though.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 03:53:48 PM
Those are not official NFL injury designations though.

I am offering the conditions as follows: everyone in the secondary will be active on Sunday unless they are deemed to have had a “setback or aggravation.” Those terms are used all the time when they happen. I am saying the word “setback or aggravation” has to be used to justify the inactive designation. This isn’t difficult. You guys are just being purposely obtuse so you can further obfuscate.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 03:59:09 PM
I'm sorry, guys. I am so fucking lost. I don't understand the bet, or the motivation for it. And I really don't care to go back and look.

I suppose it doesn't matter. If someone cares to explain, that would be great, if not, I'll just continue being lost and it's fine.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 04:07:56 PM
I'm sorry, guys. I am so fucking lost. I don't understand the bet, or the motivation for it. And I really don't care to go back and look.

I suppose it doesn't matter. If someone cares to explain, that would be great, if not, I'll just continue being lost and it's fine.

I came in with the “hot take” that there’s a good chance the Bears’ entire secondary (starters, including Gordon so 5 players) could have everyone active on Sunday, and Mn has pushed back on that several times. I’m just giving him a chance to show some conviction on his pushback.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 04:16:22 PM
I’ll lessen it to a one week bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 04:17:08 PM
Or an avatar bet if he wants. Actually, I’d rather do that. I’d love to see him with the JFC avatar.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Jobu on October 12, 2023, 04:17:19 PM
I came in with the “hot take” that there’s a good chance the Bears’ entire secondary (starters, including Gordon so 5 players) could have everyone active on Sunday, and Mn has pushed back on that several times. I’m just giving him a chance to show some conviction on his pushback.

Ok, thanks.

Still struggling to see why this is a point of contention, but whatever.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 04:57:27 PM
I am offering the conditions as follows: everyone in the secondary will be active on Sunday unless they are deemed to have had a “setback or aggravation.” Those terms are used all the time when they happen. I am saying the word “setback or aggravation” has to be used to justify the inactive designation. This isn’t difficult. You guys are just being purposely obtuse so you can further obfuscate.

"Active"? What if they do not play? Seems like a lot of hedging on your part from the original Reddit post. Which Mn used Eberlose's own words to undercut, by the way....
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 05:51:07 PM


Still struggling to see why this is a point of contention, but whatever.

Ask Mn.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 05:51:47 PM
"Active"? What if they do not play? Seems like a lot of hedging on your part from the original Reddit post. Which Mn used Eberlose's own words to undercut, by the way....

If they are active they will play. Are you new to watching NFL? You have to be playing a bit here.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 05:52:41 PM
Ok, Mn. Two week avatar bet. Step up to the plate.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 05:53:54 PM
“Hedging.” Lol

This is why it’s hard to take you seriously sometimes. You have to be playing a bit. Either that or you’ve never paid attention to injury reports.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:12:58 PM
If they are active they will play. Are you new to watching NFL? You have to be playing a bit here.

You are trolling us. Can still dress and not play unless someone else gets hurt.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:13:58 PM
I am offering the conditions as follows: everyone in the secondary will be active on Sunday unless they are deemed to have had a “setback or aggravation.” Those terms are used all the time when they happen. I am saying the word “setback or aggravation” has to be used to justify the inactive designation. This isn’t difficult. You guys are just being purposely obtuse so you can further obfuscate.

Your point was that they were all playing.....
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:15:45 PM
You are trolling us. Can still dress and not play unless someone else gets hurt.

You’re the one trolling. A starter/rotational player will almost always play if he’s active.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:16:30 PM
“Hedging.” Lol

This is why it’s hard to take you seriously sometimes. You have to be playing a bit. Either that or you’ve never paid attention to injury reports.

You are full of crap. Your whole point was that they were back and ready to play. Mn quoted Eberlose showing that your Reddit post may be wrong. Then you got huffy with Mn for quoting Eberlose, who undercut your point.  Now you want to bet on who is dressing.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:17:20 PM
You’re the one trolling. A starter/rotational player will almost always play if he’s active.

"Almost always"....more hedging from the original point of this whole.thing. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:17:50 PM
JFC you cannot read for shit. Seriously. The original post said “it’s looking like.” That isn’t a guarantee. And again, if they are active, there is a 98% chance they will play.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:18:30 PM
Your point was that they were all playing.....

Likely playing.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:18:46 PM
Likely playing.

And willing to bet on it.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:21:39 PM
No, he’s just so separate to be contrarian to everything I say he nitpicks stupid shit. There’s a very real expectation the entire secondary will be available this week.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:22:49 PM
"But head coach Matt Eberflus made it clear Gordon is going to have to check some boxes if he’s going to suit up Sunday."  !!!!!!

“I mean there are a couple of things you’ve got to evaluate,” Eberflus said Wednesday. “First of all, it’s the conditioning level. We’ll see where he is there. And then we’ve got to look at his movement. His movement should be good. But really just with his conditioning and then with the use of the hand. How is he going to use that hand ?"

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/12/what-needs-to-happen-for-bears-kyler-gordon-to-play-vs-vikings/

Flus does not read the Reddit or the HQ.

Mn's quoting Eberlose and you blame Mn for nitpicking. It does not get any better than this.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:35:14 PM
Mn's quoting Eberlose and you blame Mn for nitpicking. It does not get any better than this.

The bet is open to both of you.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:36:15 PM
I guess PAMan doesn’t actually follow the Bears, as he would know that Flus likes to obfuscate when it comes to the injury report.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:36:33 PM
Make the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:38:01 PM
The bet is open to both of you.

Thanks. But I don't really care about the substance of the disagreement, just the form.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:45:46 PM
If Fields threw that INT that Mahomes just threw it would be “proof” that Justin Fields sucks and could never be good.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:46:41 PM
Thanks. But I don't really care about the substance of the disagreement, just the form.

Make the bet. I’ll even drop the “setback” stipulation. Every starting DB will play Sunday is the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:48:43 PM
If Fields threw that INT that Mahomes just threw it would be “proof” that Justin Fields sucks and could never be good.

If he starts a Super Bowl, instead of just going 6 and 4000, he'll get some slack.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:49:29 PM
Make the bet. I’ll even drop the “setback” stipulation. Every starting DB will play Sunday is the bet.

Every starting DB will play. Identify who they are.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 12, 2023, 07:50:50 PM
Make the bet.
I'm not quite clear. The bet is that the players will be fully healthy, or maybe not, and you win either way ?

That's a long ways from looking like they'll be fully healthy.

Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:50:55 PM
If he starts a Super Bowl, instead of just going 6 and 4000, he'll get some slack.

Until then it’s PROOF he will ALWAYS suck.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:51:32 PM
I'm not quite clear. The bet is that the players will be fully healthy, or maybe not, and you win either way ?

That's a long ways from looking like they'll be fully healthy.

JFC what a troll.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:51:58 PM
The bet is that they will be active, moron.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:55:39 PM
I'm not quite clear. The bet is that the players will be fully healthy, or maybe not, and you win either way ?

That's a long ways from looking like they'll be fully healthy.

Yep
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:57:16 PM
The bet is that they will be active, moron.

Not that they will play? What's the point? Yay, Gordon dressed but won't play, unless someone gets wrecked, due to his hand.

This is quite the moving target and lessening the impact of the Reddit post by the minute.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 07:58:16 PM
JFC what a troll.

Yet no one appears to understand what bet you are seeking to make.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:58:58 PM
Every starting DB will play. Identify who they are.

Jackson, Brisker, Johnson, Stevenson, and nickelback Gordon. Five players. So I am counting Gordon as a starter. They will all play. That’s the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 07:59:24 PM
Yet no one appears to understand what bet you are seeking to make.

That’s because you guys are trolling.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 08:00:05 PM
Until then it’s PROOF he will ALWAYS suck.

The 80 something quarters he has played, except for 4 of them, has been proof of that to date. Hopefully he has turned the corner. Will see Sunday.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 08:00:12 PM
Not that they will play? What's the point? Yay, Gordon dressed but won't play, unless someone gets wrecked, due to his hand.

This is quite the moving target and lessening the impact of the Reddit post by the minute.

There is virtually no chance Gordon dresses if they don’t want to play him.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 08:01:06 PM
Jackson, Brisker, Johnson, Stevenson, and nickelback Gordon. Five players. So I am counting Gordon as a starter. They will all play. That’s the bet.

That they will all play, and not merely be "active," is what you are proposing as the bet?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 08:01:36 PM
That they will all play, and not merely be "active," is what you are proposing as the bet?

For like the 3rd time, yes.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 08:03:39 PM
Actually, for like the 25th time.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 12, 2023, 08:03:58 PM
For like the 3rd time, yes.

That's the first time. At least it is now clear what you are willing to bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 12, 2023, 08:04:17 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 13, 2023, 05:31:08 AM
Which one of you weanies is gonna take the bet? 

Avatar. 2 weeks. Not exactly a huge risk.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 13, 2023, 06:03:15 AM
Which one of you weanies is gonna take the bet? 

Avatar. 2 weeks. Not exactly a huge risk.

Do I get to pick your avatar? Trump in jail as your avatar is not a great incentive.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 13, 2023, 06:07:28 AM
Do I get to pick your avatar? Trump in jail as your avatar is not a great incentive.

Yes, you get to pick it.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 13, 2023, 06:50:17 AM
Do I get to pick your avatar? Trump in jail as your avatar is not a great incentive.
I can think of one. Lol.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 13, 2023, 07:53:52 AM
Sun times agreeing with Tempo!

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/10/13/23914933/chicago-bears-justin-fields-stats-draft-trade-luke-getsy-dj-moore-darnell-mooney-minnesota-vikings

Should their defense, with a fully healthy secondary, handle the Vikings when they’re missing All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson?

Should Fields continue his run by lighting up one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses?

Yes. But with the Bears, what should happen often doesn’t.

***

Not only have the Vikings given up the 10th-most points at 24.4 per game, they’re especially bad in pass defense.

The Vikings have allowed completions on 76.4% of the passes thrown against them, second-worst only to the Broncos at 77.3%. Either of those would be the highest ever allowed for a season, according to Pro Football Reference. They also have allowed the third-highest opponent passer rating at 110.8.

***

Fields’ next three opponents are in the bottom 12 in opponent passer rating — the Bears host the Raiders after this, then visit the Chargers — before facing the Saints, who rank first.

***

The early returns on that shift have been more targets for Moore (19 in the last two games versus 15 over the first three), more downfield throws (10.6 yards of average air distance last week, up from 3.3 in the opener) and more willingness to throw to covered receivers (17.2% of his passes were against tight coverage last week, compared to 2.7% in the opener).
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 13, 2023, 02:15:18 PM
Sun times agreeing with Tempo!

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/10/13/23914933/chicago-bears-justin-fields-stats-draft-trade-luke-getsy-dj-moore-darnell-mooney-minnesota-vikings

Should their defense, with a fully healthy secondary, handle the Vikings when they’re missing All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson?

Should Fields continue his run by lighting up one of the NFL’s worst pass defenses?

Yes. But with the Bears, what should happen often doesn’t.

***

Not only have the Vikings given up the 10th-most points at 24.4 per game, they’re especially bad in pass defense.

The Vikings have allowed completions on 76.4% of the passes thrown against them, second-worst only to the Broncos at 77.3%. Either of those would be the highest ever allowed for a season, according to Pro Football Reference. They also have allowed the third-highest opponent passer rating at 110.8.

***

Fields’ next three opponents are in the bottom 12 in opponent passer rating — the Bears host the Raiders after this, then visit the Chargers — before facing the Saints, who rank first.

***

The early returns on that shift have been more targets for Moore (19 in the last two games versus 15 over the first three), more downfield throws (10.6 yards of average air distance last week, up from 3.3 in the opener) and more willingness to throw to covered receivers (17.2% of his passes were against tight coverage last week, compared to 2.7% in the opener).

Nice. Should be no reason the Bears don’t throw 35-40 times this game.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 13, 2023, 02:32:04 PM
Eddie Jackson still listed as questionable for the game....
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 13, 2023, 02:39:37 PM
Eddie Jackson still listed as questionable for the game....

Since there is no longer a “probable” designation, he has to be referred to as “questionable.” He apparently practiced in a limited fashion today (Friday), which 90% of the time means they play.

Still waiting on one of you two to take the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 13, 2023, 02:41:19 PM
Terrell Smith apparently went from full yesterday to DNP today/Out. That’s concerning. He’s a backup, but honestly he’s probably been better than Stevenson. Kid was coming along nicely.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 13, 2023, 02:52:35 PM
Since there is no longer a “probable” designation, he has to be referred to as “questionable.” He apparently practiced in a limited fashion today (Friday), which 90% of the time means they play.

Still waiting on one of you two to take the bet.

Still time. Have my moles in Halas Hall working on it.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 13, 2023, 05:28:49 PM
Listening to Dan Weiderer (Bears reporter), he makes it sound like Eddie JAckson is iffier than the injury report suggests. My hunch is he still plays Sunday if he practiced today.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 07:05:29 AM
Safety Eddie Jackson, who has missed the Bears’ last three games with a foot injury, is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Vikings at Soldier Field. But there’s still a good chance the Bears’ secondary could be whole for the first time since Week 1.

Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon practiced in full on Friday and are expected to play against the Vikings. Jackson was limited in practice Friday but coach Matt Eberflus said he was “very hopeful” Jackson could play Sunday.

“We ramped him up a little bit [Wednesday and Thursday], but he was good to go [Friday],” Eberflus said.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/10/13/23916165/jaylon-johnson-kyler-gordon-expected-to-play-vs-vikings
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 14, 2023, 07:36:51 AM
Safety Eddie Jackson, who has missed the Bears’ last three games with a foot injury, is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Vikings at Soldier Field. But there’s still a good chance the Bears’ secondary could be whole for the first time since Week 1.

Cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon practiced in full on Friday and are expected to play against the Vikings. Jackson was limited in practice Friday but coach Matt Eberflus said he was “very hopeful” Jackson could play Sunday.

“We ramped him up a little bit [Wednesday and Thursday], but he was good to go [Friday],” Eberflus said.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/10/13/23916165/jaylon-johnson-kyler-gordon-expected-to-play-vs-vikings
It sounds as tho looking like a fully healthy secondary might have been a bit of a stretch, lol, but Jefferson not playing is probably more important than which banged up dbs put on a jersey.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 10:56:56 AM
It sounds as tho looking like a fully healthy secondary might have been a bit of a stretch,

What an odd post.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 11:08:55 AM
What an odd post.

Why do you think that?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 11:15:07 AM
Why do you think that?

His fixation on the “fully healthy” quote when I think the clear gist of the matter is availability. Most players are playing banged up 6 games in. I noticed no one stepped up to take my bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 11:20:15 AM
Nice!

(https://i.postimg.cc/7htXMF75/IMG-5178.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5mrTHtx)
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 14, 2023, 11:57:14 AM
His fixation on the “fully healthy” quote when I think the clear gist of the matter is whatever I say it is, subject to change.
Fixed
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 11:59:34 AM
Fixed

You’re a weird motherfucker. And I noticed you also didn’t step up to take the bet.

I’m sorry you can only read things in the most literal sense. The point of the original post was that everyone would play. But I’m guessing you know that.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 11:59:57 AM
Take the bet, Mn.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:01:25 PM

I’m sorry you can only read things in the most literal sense. The point of the original post was that everyone would play. But I’m guessing you know that.

Like I say, I’m guessing you understand this. You just feel the need to troll so badly you’re willing to play obtuse.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 12:12:11 PM
Nice!

(https://i.postimg.cc/7htXMF75/IMG-5178.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5mrTHtx)

What a load of crap. Stroud has zilch and they have won any games because of him. The criticisms of PFF are proving true.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 12:12:37 PM
Fixed

Exaxtly.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 12:13:17 PM
Like I say, I’m guessing you understand this. You just feel the need to troll so badly you’re willing to play obtuse.

If they don't play there was absolutely zero point to your posting Reddit shit.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 12:14:09 PM
Take the bet, Mn.

It only took 20 posts for you to figure out what the bet was. Plenty of hemming and hawing.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:17:02 PM
If they don't play there was absolutely zero point to your posting Reddit shit.

Are you drunk?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:17:58 PM
It only took 20 posts for you to figure out what the bet was. Plenty of hemming and hawing.

Yes, apparently you’re drunk. Anyone who follows football knows what the fuck I was saying. Troll away.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:19:09 PM
What a load of crap. Stroud has zilch and they have won any games because of him. The criticisms of PFF are proving true.

First off, it doesn’t fit the PAMan narrative. Secondly, PAMan is clearly drunk because his post doesn’t even make sense.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 12:21:09 PM
First off, it doesn’t fit the PAMan narrative. Secondly, PAMan is clearly drunk because his post doesn’t even make sense.

PFF sucks
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:21:17 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/TPpxVDs0/IMG-5180.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JyVSmGMH)
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:22:13 PM
PFF sucks

That’s certainly an opinion. Certainly not as bankable as ThePAMan ratings.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 12:29:18 PM
What a load of crap. Stroud has zilch and they have won any games because of him. The criticisms of PFF are proving true.

Can you translate this post to English?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on October 14, 2023, 12:54:53 PM
Who did this to the Reddit guy ?  Lol

(https://i.ibb.co/3mnqMGT/Screenshot-20231014-123227-Samsung-Internet.jpg) (https://ibb.co/chjHCMy)


Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 02:42:10 PM
Mn, take the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 06:27:59 PM
Take the bet.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 07:43:03 PM
Can you translate this post to English?

Pretty clear if you actually follow NFL football.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 07:48:27 PM
I'll take the bet if...

A. Jackson and Gordon play and do not leave the game in the 1st quarter due to their preexisting foot or hand conditions respectively.

B. The avatar you use if I win is, based on public demand,  the Jobu modified picture of your The Twitter picture.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Miles Leonard on October 14, 2023, 07:57:23 PM
If only Squeaky Truth Dom were still around. He'd jump all over this bet for sure. We all know he's a man of his word and will honor the bet even if he loses.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 08:23:55 PM
Pretty clear if you actually follow NFL football.

It’s literally an incoherent statement.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 08:24:54 PM
I'll take the bet if...

A. Jackson and Gordon play and do not leave the game in the 1st quarter due to their preexisting foot or hand conditions respectively.

That’s a moronic stipulation. They either play or they don’t.
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: Reacher on October 14, 2023, 08:26:21 PM
I'll take the bet if...

A. Jackson and Gordon play and do not leave the game in the 1st quarter due to their preexisting foot or hand conditions respectively.

B. The avatar you use if I win is, based on public demand,  the Jobu modified picture of your The Twitter picture.

Public demand? Did you run a poll?
Title: Re: Playoffs? Playoffs?!
Post by: ThePAMan on October 14, 2023, 09:15:25 PM
It’s literally an incoherent statement.

Only if you don't follow the NFL.