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ProfessorGAC

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9. That's A Silly Myth

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #8)

Sun May 11, 2025, 07:58 PM

May 11

Yes, it's been a long time, but we've had good quarterbacks since Luckman.
One won NFL championships during the Packer dynasty years, the other won a superbowl.
And yes, the fans know we need a good quarterback. The McCaskey's didn't., unfortunately. And they kept hiring GMs that longed for the days of the T formation.

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New Pope Leo takes his pigskin seriously! [View all] True Dough May 9 OP

Da Bears sop May 9 #1

True, don't tease me like that... littlemissmartypants May 9 #2

Are you thinking of the True Dough May 9 #3

Michael Bidwill has his own unique set of failings. ... littlemissmartypants May 9 #6

If he's a Bears fan, he can't take football too seriously. rsdsharp May 9 #4

Ha ha! True Dough May 9 #5

You Can Hide Behind That Couch... ProfessorGAC May 11 #7

I ain't sceerd. I've seen you guys play. rsdsharp May 11 #8

That's A Silly Myth ProfessorGAC May 11 #9

I'll give you Jim McMahon in 1985, though Da Coach ran him off. rsdsharp May 11 #10

McMahon Was Very Good In... ProfessorGAC May 16 #11

Martin's act was the most egregious thing I've ever seen on a football field. rsdsharp May 16 #12

He Wore A Towell... ProfessorGAC May 16 #13

That seems pretty out of character for Forrest Gregg. rsdsharp May 16 #14

He & Ditka Hated Each Other ProfessorGAC May 17 #15

I don't doubt he disliked Ditka, and in a larger sense, the Bears. rsdsharp May 17 #16

How Many Packer Games Did You Watch In That Era? ProfessorGAC May 17 #17

You're welcome to your opinion. Unless you have proof, you libel Gregg. rsdsharp May 17 #18

Not Necessary ProfessorGAC May 17 #19

I agreed that Martin's conduct was egregious. rsdsharp May 17 #20