RIP, Dick Butkus

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Guy was a great player. You have to be a student of history to understand just how good he was.

Played in a time where the TEAM wasn't very good. Did the ghost of Butkus suit up tonite?

[The_Mr-B_]

Bears so far look like playing with a purpose tonight.

[d2bets]

A Legend Among Legends. Opposing players were truly scared of him.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Bears so far look like playing with a purpose tonight.

yes, mr b.

[DwightShrute]

RIP

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dick Butkus presenting that ball to the defender after the TD in 1971 was priceless. RIP <a href="https://t.co/WVacvnDvUE">pic.twitter.com/WVacvnDvUE</a></p>&mdash; BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) <a href="https://twitter.com/nut_history/status/1710067710258802729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" >October 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[OldBill]

yes one of the greats R I P dicky

[hawkwind]

R.i.p. Db

[ChuckyTheGoat]

RIP

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dick Butkus presenting that ball to the defender after the TD in 1971 was priceless. RIP <a rel="nofollow" href="https://t.co/WVacvnDvUE">pic.twitter.com/WVacvnDvUE</a></p>&mdash; BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/nut_history/status/1710067710258802729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" >October 5, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Haha, don't think I've seen that one.

The great Pat Summerall on the call.

[DwightShrute]

Haha, don't think I've seen that one.

The great Pat Summerall on the call.

Man has the kicking game changed over the years. Those straight on kickers died off , then we had a few barefoot goofballs and now the kickers are kicking 55-60+ regularly.

ya pat summerall was a classic for sure.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Man has the kicking game changed over the years. Those straight on kickers died off , then we had a few barefoot goofballs and now the kickers are kicking 55-60+ regularly.

ya pat summerall was a classic for sure.

My opinion = anytime there is significant $$ in play, that specialty will attract more talent.

The Kickers (and Punters) are miles ahead of the old-time kickers. Have seen the statistics, have seen the videos.

Jan Stenerud wouldn't make a roster in 2023. Same for Morten Andersen, he wouldn't have the distance.

In 2023, NFL kickers are making > 70% of their attempts from 50+. Changes the Offensive Play-calling. Why risk the 4th down when the FG is close to a sure thing?

[johnnyvegas13]

Bears got the old man a win tonight

[Slurry Pumper]

Probably one of the greatest old school football players ever. Also has a pretty good porn name to boot.

[mjsuax13]

Man has the kicking game changed over the years. Those straight on kickers died off , then we had a few barefoot goofballs and now the kickers are kicking 55-60+ regularly.

ya pat summerall was a classic for sure.

It’s an absolute weapon now. The margins are so slim in winning/losing. I remember when banging a 40 yarder was pressure packed, that’s expected now. They will cut your ass fast. As you said, guys come in and smoke 50 yard field goals no sweat. Hell, even the punters. I went to the Michigan game in Nebraska last week and the Michigan punter may be the best player on the team. He kicks the ball a mile in the fukking sky and long. By time it lands anywhere there are 10 Michigan players surrounding it.

[str]

He was labeled “ The most feared man in the game”.
When you were young and talked about middle linebackers someone would mention Sam Huff or Ray Nitschke who were both great and the first thing you would hear is
“ what about Dick Butkus.”

What a legend he was.

[JIBBBY]

Dick was a mans man back in the day. His name is absurd though. Dick Buttkiss..

God's speed Dick. RIP.

[sweethook]

rip sir .