NFC Wild Card Games Discussion Thread

[TheMatrix31]

Don't really have any strong feelings about the Bears/Eagles. If Foles doesn't play though that'll be an easy Bears win.

But go Cowboys. Please.

[SmashMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

Yeah, Trubisky is no great shakes at QB but everyone assumes he's a finished product and will be a game manager all his life. I've watched a few Bears games this year and i've noticed improvement throughout the year. One thing that some people don't remember is that this guy literally only had one year as a starter in college. If he applies himself he's going to improve. Dunno what the eventual ceiling will be but it's not what we're currently seeing that's for sure.

One year starting in college, three-quarters of a year running John Fox's offense, now a full year with Nagy. It's pretty clear he clicks with Nagy, it's just about building experience and consistency now. He's had a ton of 'game manager' games this year, but the offense is built to have more than one threat so it's not like he HAS to be the guy right now either.

Honestly, my biggest concern is whether or not Nagy's going to screw up a crucial situation by calling something really gimmicky.

[KG]

I think the Bears are the best team in the NFC. They should roll the Eagles, especially if Foles is still a little hurt.

[cjonesfan921]

We have done fine against Russ in the past.

His ability to extend drives and make ridiculous plays really scares me.

[ggsimmonds]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjonesfan921

We have done fine against Russ in the past. His ability to extend drives and make ridiculous plays really scares me.

Seattle was the first team to really expose Dak. They spent almost the entire game playing man free with 8 in the box, going to be interesting to see how they approach it this time around now that Cooper is in Dallas and can quickly make Seattle pay for that.

Kinda feel like both games are a coin flip really. I have no valid reason but I’m just not sold on Chicago

[fugazi]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjonesfan921

We have done fine against Russ in the past. His ability to extend drives and make ridiculous plays really scares me.

Carroll > Garrett
Wilson > Prescott

I don't think Dallas can overcome that, especially considering the parity elsewhere between the teams.

I fully expect Dallas to kick FGs on 3 of 4 trips inside the red zone, and at least one of those to come from ia 4th and Goal situation.

[ImTellinTim]

Quote: Originally Posted by SmashMan

Honestly, my biggest concern is whether or not Nagy's going to screw up a crucial situation by calling something really gimmicky.

Yep there's a time and place for stuff. We'll be driving just fine and he'll suddenly split Trubisky wide on 3rd and 1 and try some ridiculous read option with RBs trying to handle the ball. That's not the time - don't do that please.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Eagles will make light work of Little Brother, I am sure of that.