The Duff Man
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9 and 10 point favorites go down. A lot of people leaving their survival pool in week 1.
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ForteWillLeadTheWay
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Go feed your kid.i nailed it. what are you talking about, newb?
mr. furley
Footballguy
i lack the opposable nipplesGo feed your kid.i nailed it. what are you talking about, newb?
ForteWillLeadTheWay
Footballguy
NINJA WHAT!?!
boubucarow
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ForteWillLeadTheWay
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RBM said:
TheFanatic
Footballguy
Did Forte just kiss a guy on the cheek right after they showed the horse trailer? I watched it in slo mo and it sure seemed like it....Am I nuts here? Anyone who DVR's or Tivo'd this see the same thing?
Oh, and NTTIAWWT
Oh, and NTTIAWWT
ForteWillLeadTheWay
Footballguy
Maybe Kyle Orton and his brother can do Hydrox commercials.
ForteWillLeadTheWay
Footballguy
Duh, he's French. For-tay.Did Forte just kiss a guy on the cheek right after they showed the horse trailer? I watched it in slo mo and it sure seemed like it....Am I nuts here? Anyone who DVR's or Tivo'd this see the same thing?Oh, and NTTIAWWT
PennStater77
Footballguy
Peyton is nowhere near 100% and I wouldn't be shocked if he goes down soon..
Dungy should take a loss and rest him.
Dungy should take a loss and rest him.
RBM
Footballguy
Randy?
T Bell
Footballguy
Welcome to what most of the NFL has to deal with. I agree generally that the Bears have done an embarrassingly bad job of getting good QB talent in there over the course of decades, but if tonight's not an illusion then that team is definitely vying for a playoff berth and competing for the division. That's not bad.flapgreen said:If forte keeps this up, i agree. orton can manage the ball and we will win some games. The trouble is that Orton sucks badly with anything else. he can't win a game or carry the team in a single game, when he's going to need to. IMO, he's terrible but looks much better than he has in the past. I'm not happy with him playing but he's not doing a bad job so far. There will come a time where is abysmal states will catch up and kill us. He's an average qb at best and won't win many games for his teams. I understand that he only has to manage the game but what about the guys around him on offense. Most of them aren't very good either. Are they supposed to make up the difference? The entire offense pretty much stinks and there's no one to pick up the slack, unless Forte comes in a sets the league on fire.Tatum Bell said:What's wrong with his Trent Dilfer immitation? This team will win more than it loses with him doing that with its defense and special teams, and if Forte continues to perform like he has tonight.flapgreen said:This is going exactly as I thought it would with Orton. He is who we thought he was.
lebowski66
Footballguy
I wish Matt Forte was born 2 years earlier. He showed more skill in one game than Benson did in 2 yrs. What a difference and pleasant surprise. Keep it up Bears....
-X-
Footballguy
Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," glared at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
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GO BEARS
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whole-show
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whole-show
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Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."Awesome
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Staley Da Bear
Footballguy
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Hoss_Cartwright
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Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."Awesome
flapgreen
Footballguy
you got drilled. spin whicheve way u like if it makes u feel better.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
-X-
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Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
Hoss_Cartwright
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No, it doesn't make me feel any better, but the Colts will be there in the end, and I doubt the Bears will. Tonight is one game, and Dungy has a way of turning adversity into something good. The Bears were definitely the better team tonight. I'm not worried at all about the Colts.......yet.you got drilled. spin whicheve way u like if it makes u feel better.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
Officer Pete Malloy
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SureExpected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
GO BEARS
hephner
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I'd be at least a little worried if I were you. The Bears just gave every Colts opponent a blueprint for how to stop them. Apply pressure through the middle, taking advantage of the rookie center (for 6 more weeks isn't it?), press coverage on the WRs for the most part, safteties mostly in cover 2 over the top. Obviously the Bears have a more talented defense than most teams, so some opponents may not have the personnel to pull off the same gameplan, but it certainly looked like they gave Manning and the offense fits with that approach tonight.No, it doesn't make me feel any better, but the Colts will be there in the end, and I doubt the Bears will. Tonight is one game, and Dungy has a way of turning adversity into something good. The Bears were definitely the better team tonight. I'm not worried at all about the Colts.......yet.No, it doesn't make me feel any better, but the Colts will be there in the end, and I doubt the Bears will. Tonight is one game, and Dungy has a way of turning adversity into something good. The Bears were definitely the better team tonight. I'm not worried at all about the Colts.......yet.you got drilled. spin whicheve way u like if it makes u feel better.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."GO BEARS
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The Kansas Comet
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So was Manning's inactivity the reason for the Colts were unable to stop the run? Just wondering. And before you start printing playoff tickets, just know that they start after Christmas anyway, and Indy's next two opponents, Minnesota and Jacksonville, can run the ball pretty well. Yes, the Bears got Indy at a good time, but tonight wasn't a fluke performance, it was an ###-kicking.Regarding the game, Forte was damn impressive. I didn't get a chance to see him in the preseason, so tonight was my first look. The kid's got great feet and looked very comfortable out there. And the o-line was much better than I expected. Hopefully this will carry over into Week 2.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."Awesome
Hoss_Cartwright
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Sure, if you think this is the same Colts team you will see later this year. Somehow I don't think that's the case. I think the Colts OL played ok and will only get better with each game with Howard Mudd. The team as a whole will get better with each game.I'd be at least a little worried if I were you. The Bears just gave every Colts opponent a blueprint for how to stop them. Apply pressure through the middle, taking advantage of the rookie center (for 6 more weeks isn't it?), press coverage on the WRs for the most part, safteties mostly in cover 2 over the top. Obviously the Bears have a more talented defense than most teams, so some opponents may not have the personnel to pull off the same gameplan, but it certainly looked like they gave Manning and the offense fits with that approach tonight.No, it doesn't make me feel any better, but the Colts will be there in the end, and I doubt the Bears will. Tonight is one game, and Dungy has a way of turning adversity into something good. The Bears were definitely the better team tonight. I'm not worried at all about the Colts.......yet.you got drilled. spin whicheve way u like if it makes u feel better.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
GO BEARS
Hoss_Cartwright
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As I recall, the Colts were dead last against the run in 2006 and beat the Bears for the Championship.So was Manning's inactivity the reason for the Colts were unable to stop the run? Just wondering. And before you start printing playoff tickets, just know that they start after Christmas anyway, and Indy's next two opponents, Minnesota and Jacksonville, can run the ball pretty well. Yes, the Bears got Indy at a good time, but tonight wasn't a fluke performance, it was an ###-kicking.Regarding the game, Forte was damn impressive. I didn't get a chance to see him in the preseason, so tonight was my first look. The kid's got great feet and looked very comfortable out there. And the o-line was much better than I expected. Hopefully this will carry over into Week 2.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
GO BEARS
Hoss_Cartwright
Footballguy
That's an exact quote from Madden.So was Manning's inactivity the reason for the Colts were unable to stop the run? Just wondering. And before you start printing playoff tickets, just know that they start after Christmas anyway, and Indy's next two opponents, Minnesota and Jacksonville, can run the ball pretty well. Yes, the Bears got Indy at a good time, but tonight wasn't a fluke performance, it was an ###-kicking.Regarding the game, Forte was damn impressive. I didn't get a chance to see him in the preseason, so tonight was my first look. The kid's got great feet and looked very comfortable out there. And the o-line was much better than I expected. Hopefully this will carry over into Week 2.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
GO BEARS
Power Monster
The Midnight Stalker
Sweet win!
flapgreen
Footballguy
Look at his feetThat's an exact quote from Madden.So was Manning's inactivity the reason for the Colts were unable to stop the run? Just wondering. And before you start printing playoff tickets, just know that they start after Christmas anyway, and Indy's next two opponents, Minnesota and Jacksonville, can run the ball pretty well. Yes, the Bears got Indy at a good time, but tonight wasn't a fluke performance, it was an ###-kicking.Regarding the game, Forte was damn impressive. I didn't get a chance to see him in the preseason, so tonight was my first look. The kid's got great feet and looked very comfortable out there. And the o-line was much better than I expected. Hopefully this will carry over into Week 2.Expected to win? Well, I think most figured the Colts offense might struggle tonight considering Manning's inactivity. If this game was played mid-season 10 times, the Colts would win 8 or 9 of them. While the Colts are getting ready for the playoffs, the Bears will be home for XMAS with their families watching it on TV.Yeah I saw it and thought the same thing...He looked like he wanted to kick her ###....Pretty funny...Did anyone see Urlacher's postgame interview with Andrea Kremer? When she said "This is an upset. I mean, nobody expected you to come into this new stadium and beat them, especially this decisively. What does this say about your team?" Url furrowed his brow right after she said "upset," looked at her like he wanted to tackle her, then looked at Forte and back at her again. His response? "We expected to win. It's not an upset to us..."
GO BEARS
PsychoMan
Footballguy
Thought it was AWESOME how we fumbled the first snap of the game. Great Rexy memories comin' back there.
Forte's feet are dead sexy. Lovin everything I've seen of this guy.
That defense looked nothing like the preseason first team defense -thank God. Put all sorts of pressure on the QB. Great to see it.
Orton managed the game just fine. Rex would have found a way to keep the Colts in it.
I like how we used the TEs but I'd still like to see them get more involved in the passing game.
Colts do not look good. Manning's play was bad, but his Oline didn't help him at all.
Forte's feet are dead sexy. Lovin everything I've seen of this guy.
That defense looked nothing like the preseason first team defense -thank God. Put all sorts of pressure on the QB. Great to see it.
Orton managed the game just fine. Rex would have found a way to keep the Colts in it.
I like how we used the TEs but I'd still like to see them get more involved in the passing game.
Colts do not look good. Manning's play was bad, but his Oline didn't help him at all.
I agree with you on this, that the Colts will only get better. That said, why downplay a solid win by the Bears? They played a great game offensively, defensively and on special teams. Is some of that due to the ineptness of the Colts and the fact that they have not played together as a complete team until last night? Probably. But for us Bears fans who had a pretty pathetic experience last year after making the Super Bowl the year before (hard to believe, I know) this felt pretty darn good.
And the Colts had the entire off-season to gameplan for the Bears. Your point?mr. furley said:they have had the entire off-season to gameplan for the Colts.Tatum Bell said:Orton looks head and shoulders better than I've ever seen him. He might actually be able to hold down that starting job and do enough with Forte to win some games this year. This has already been a good drive.ForteWillLeadTheWay said:Shut up, Cheeseh...ah, you're probably right.scott72 said:Is this the part of the game where Orton throws a pick??
At this point I think we can conclude that the great Olin Kruetz is responsible for all of those botched snaps...
Nailed what? 13 / 21 - 150 yds, 0 INT (doubled the completion % and yds, with no picks...I'd say that's not even close to what you predicted.)I'll take 60%+ completion and NO Int's anytime when you can run the ball for 183 yds at a 4.7 ypc clip. When they play the Vikings and can't run against them, then he can throw for 300 yds and 2 TD's becasue they aren't great against the pass. Look, lets' all agree that he's not Ryan Leaf and he's not Dan Marino. Let's also agree that he what the Bears need with a solid running game and a healthy defense.mr. furley said:i nailed it. what are you talking about, newb?ForteWillLeadTheWay said:mr. furley said:
Nailed what? 13 / 21 - 150 yds, 0 INT (doubled the completion % and yds, with no picks...I'd say that's not even close to what you predicted.)I'll take 60%+ completion and NO Int's anytime when you can run the ball for 183 yds at a 4.7 ypc clip. When they play the Vikings and can't run against them, then he can throw for 300 yds and 2 TD's becasue they aren't great against the pass. Look, lets' all agree that he's not Ryan Leaf and he's not Dan Marino. Let's also agree that he what the Bears need with a solid running game and a healthy defense.mr. furley said:i nailed it. what are you talking about, newb?ForteWillLeadTheWay said:mr. furley said:
He did exactly what we needed him to do. If we need more than we'll ask for more. With our D and this new running game, if they hold up, we won't need more than this from Orton. Plus I was pleasantly surprised at the OC. It seemed when Rex was in, the OC wanted to prove the Bears could pass the ball. Yesterday's game looked for the first time in a long time, that the Bears were a running team. Myabe it helps to have a decent RB????The Colts were definitely not the normal Colts, but we walloped them like any other good team would have. Its not like we squeaked a 17-13 victory....
hephner
Footballguy
I wouldn't go that far. Last night was clearly Kruetz's fault. Some of the ones with Rex were too, but most of them were the result of Rex pulling his hands out from under center too quickly or his hands being separated and the ball going right through them.I think the thing that impressed me most about last night's game was the offensive line. They opened up some gaping holes for Forte and kept the pressure off Orton. Freeney got pressure on the QB, what, once? The line far exceeded expectations IMO.
Statcruncher
Footballguy
I'm truly shocked the Bears won this, I was simply hoping they would keep it close. Orton didn't look too bad but he didn't impress either. He was playing from the lead with a short playbook it seemed, it will be interesting to see how he plays from behind. I'm glad he's out there getting a chance to prove himself but I seriously doubt he's anything other than an average backup QB at the NFL level.
Forte looked pretty good. I was impressed by the way he found and hit seams, very little Benson-esque plowing into the kidneys of his own linemen. I'm hoping he turns out to be a solid starter, only time will tell.
The defense performed better than they looked. I didn't think the Colts looked bad, but Chicago's D wasn't near as dominating as I would have liked. To me it appeared Manning was pretty comfortable in the pocket. He was only sacked twice and really wasn't hit that often. It concerns me that Chicago's rush couldn't put more pressure on a QB as immobile as Manning. Chicago's D also seemed to get caught not making adjustments after the half. The Colts were taking the 5 to 8 yard quick passes and Chicago just let them. Also, #44 Kevin Payne for the Bears was way out of his league. He was out of position and trying to arm-tackle all night.
A final note; how was the big hit Bob Sanders layed on Forte not flagged for being a spear or leading with the helmet? Looks like a neck injury waiting to happen.
Forte looked pretty good. I was impressed by the way he found and hit seams, very little Benson-esque plowing into the kidneys of his own linemen. I'm hoping he turns out to be a solid starter, only time will tell.
The defense performed better than they looked. I didn't think the Colts looked bad, but Chicago's D wasn't near as dominating as I would have liked. To me it appeared Manning was pretty comfortable in the pocket. He was only sacked twice and really wasn't hit that often. It concerns me that Chicago's rush couldn't put more pressure on a QB as immobile as Manning. Chicago's D also seemed to get caught not making adjustments after the half. The Colts were taking the 5 to 8 yard quick passes and Chicago just let them. Also, #44 Kevin Payne for the Bears was way out of his league. He was out of position and trying to arm-tackle all night.
A final note; how was the big hit Bob Sanders layed on Forte not flagged for being a spear or leading with the helmet? Looks like a neck injury waiting to happen.
Officer Pete Malloy
Footballguy
Nailed what? 13 / 21 - 150 yds, 0 INT (doubled the completion % and yds, with no picks...I'd say that's not even close to what you predicted.)I'll take 60%+ completion and NO Int's anytime when you can run the ball for 183 yds at a 4.7 ypc clip. When they play the Vikings and can't run against them, then he can throw for 300 yds and 2 TD's becasue they aren't great against the pass. Look, lets' all agree that he's not Ryan Leaf and he's not Dan Marino. Let's also agree that he what the Bears need with a solid running game and a healthy defense.mr. furley said:i nailed it. what are you talking about, newb?ForteWillLeadTheWay said:mr. furley said:
Don't take Furley seriously there (bolded). He and I were just screwing with each other. Although the guy is a Packer fan he really wasn't being a dootch.
switz
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Nailed what? 13 / 21 - 150 yds, 0 INT (doubled the completion % and yds, with no picks...I'd say that's not even close to what you predicted.)mr. furley said:i nailed it. what are you talking about, newb?ForteWillLeadTheWay said:mr. furley said:
mr. furley = 
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