2007 Minnesota Vikings In-Season Thread (1 Viewer)

[ScoobyDoo]

And with Spielman in the front office and Zygi acting like Jerry Jones during the Giants tilt there is nothing about the team besides the laundry and a few of the players worth rooting for.

We root for laundry.

 

[JMon348]

From the Pioneer Press...

Vikings coach Brad Childress' job secure through 2008Moments after Brad Childress presided over a key victory, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf guaranteed his handpicked coach's job security through the 2008 season. After a disappointing 4-6 start, Childress was speculated to be on the hot seat, according to national Web sites, and he was bashed in Vikings forums by fans, including one who started a Fire Brad Childress Web site. But Wilf, who hasn't publicly commented on the Vikings in more than a month, dismissed any possibility of his coach being ousted after this season. Asked if Childress would return in 2008, regardless of how this season concludes, Wilf said, "Absolutely." "There was never a question," Wilf said. "You need time for a team to coalesce and to get together. This is the ultimate team sport, and everyone has to play their part, and it will take some time. And we're doing it, and everyone is stepping up." -- Pioneer Press

Yay.

i think this means McNabb is in purple next year.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

From the Pioneer Press...

Vikings coach Brad Childress' job secure through 2008Moments after Brad Childress presided over a key victory, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf guaranteed his handpicked coach's job security through the 2008 season. After a disappointing 4-6 start, Childress was speculated to be on the hot seat, according to national Web sites, and he was bashed in Vikings forums by fans, including one who started a Fire Brad Childress Web site. But Wilf, who hasn't publicly commented on the Vikings in more than a month, dismissed any possibility of his coach being ousted after this season. Asked if Childress would return in 2008, regardless of how this season concludes, Wilf said, "Absolutely." "There was never a question," Wilf said. "You need time for a team to coalesce and to get together. This is the ultimate team sport, and everyone has to play their part, and it will take some time. And we're doing it, and everyone is stepping up." -- Pioneer Press

Yay.

i think this means McNabb is in purple next year.

Oh, goody. Another washed up QB for the Vikings.

 

[malice]

From the Pioneer Press...

Vikings coach Brad Childress' job secure through 2008Moments after Brad Childress presided over a key victory, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf guaranteed his handpicked coach's job security through the 2008 season. After a disappointing 4-6 start, Childress was speculated to be on the hot seat, according to national Web sites, and he was bashed in Vikings forums by fans, including one who started a Fire Brad Childress Web site. But Wilf, who hasn't publicly commented on the Vikings in more than a month, dismissed any possibility of his coach being ousted after this season. Asked if Childress would return in 2008, regardless of how this season concludes, Wilf said, "Absolutely." "There was never a question," Wilf said. "You need time for a team to coalesce and to get together. This is the ultimate team sport, and everyone has to play their part, and it will take some time. And we're doing it, and everyone is stepping up." -- Pioneer Press

Yay.

i think this means McNabb is in purple next year.

Oh, goody. Another washed up QB for the Vikings.

And we need someone for him to throw to- I think Todd PInkston's available.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

From the Pioneer Press...

Vikings coach Brad Childress' job secure through 2008Moments after Brad Childress presided over a key victory, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf guaranteed his handpicked coach's job security through the 2008 season. After a disappointing 4-6 start, Childress was speculated to be on the hot seat, according to national Web sites, and he was bashed in Vikings forums by fans, including one who started a Fire Brad Childress Web site. But Wilf, who hasn't publicly commented on the Vikings in more than a month, dismissed any possibility of his coach being ousted after this season. Asked if Childress would return in 2008, regardless of how this season concludes, Wilf said, "Absolutely." "There was never a question," Wilf said. "You need time for a team to coalesce and to get together. This is the ultimate team sport, and everyone has to play their part, and it will take some time. And we're doing it, and everyone is stepping up." -- Pioneer Press

Yay.

i think this means McNabb is in purple next year.

Oh, goody. Another washed up QB for the Vikings.

And we need someone for him to throw to- I think Todd PInkston's available.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

 

[Raider Nation]

Just thinking out loud here:

Is there ANY WAY the Vikings would be able to fit Alan Faneca under their cap in '08?

Imagine an O-line consisting of:

MOUNT/Hutch/Birk/Faneca/anyone...

And if that anyone at RT is someone they can get fairly high in the draft, my oh my.

(Can you tell I'm a Peterson dynasty owner?)

Two things:

- Would he accept a move over to RG?

- Would Pittsburgh be entitled to any compensation if they lost him? This is the final year on his contract.

I'm not even that worried about the QB situation anymore, the way T-Jax looks lately.

 

[JMon348]

Just thinking out loud here:

Is there ANY WAY the Vikings would be able to fit Alan Faneca under their cap in '08?

Imagine an O-line consisting of:

MOUNT/Hutch/Birk/Faneca/anyone...

And if that anyone at RT is someone they can get fairly high in the draft, my oh my.

(Can you tell I'm a Peterson dynasty owner?)

Two things:

- Would he accept a move over to RG?

- Would Pittsburgh be entitled to any compensation if they lost him? This is the final year on his contract.

I'm not even that worried about the QB situation anymore, the way T-Jax looks lately.

no on Faneca, we just extended Anthony Herrera our current RG. He's a huge reason for our oline success, he was inserted into the starting lineup either the 3rd or 4th week of the year and has been fantastic. Now at RT, Ryan Cook has been inconsistent. Might be looking at a vet RT this offseason as Marcus Johnson hasnt been very steady in his career either.

 

[JMon348]

What a game, what a game!!!!!!!!!!

Did AD hurt his knee?

WOW on TJax. Its like he's a diffrent player. Actually going thru his reads, not forcing the ball, dramatic improvment.

Pass D played awesome. kudos to Ced Griffin!!!

Great Great Game, 98ish.

 

[encaitar]

I have to give the team a lot of props after this one. Last week I thought they just caught Eli during one of his "Manning moments" and didn't give too much credit to our team's overall performance.

This week, however, I have to give the team props. It started with coaching(can't believe I'm saying this). Childress actually came in with a gameplan in this one. Lots of rushing, hitting the slants, aggresive defense all played well to our strengths and kept Detroit off balance. So, for the first time ever I'm giving Childress a

TJax just may be starting to turn the corner here. It was clear that he was seeing the field better today than in the past and threw a very accurate ball. He even showed the type of passion I desire in a QB after his INT. I thought he was headhunting that DB. Maybe, just maybe we won't be needing a QB next year

Defense has already turned a corner here in my book. I still think they will struggle with two top tier recievers on the same team, but if Winfield was on the field yesterday I don't even think they get ROY the ball as much as they did.

Finally, was ADP ever really hurt? Or was it a strange marketing ploy? He looked just as good as ever.

 

[snogger]

With this defense & when they get Chester back the running game I'm still sticking with my 6-7 wins.. although it is looking more and more like 6.

Atlanta - win

Good chance to win next week at KC...WIN

Packers at home.. Won't be easy, but that Rush defense + Blitzing in the Dome should keep it close enough to possibly win. WIN

Then a bad streak until week 8..

A slight chance against the Eagles in the Dome but more than likely not.

Oakland in the Dome.. WIN

@ Giants.. Depends on if they find a defense or not by then

They will beat the Lions at home... WIN

& Bears at the Dome.. Defensive struggle, who knows who is QB for the Vikes... Rexy will do just enough to lose.

So I have them at 5 wins with a possibility of grabbing the Bear, Eagle or Giant game to get to 6 wins.

Guess I'll wear the for not giving them 6 wins AT THIS POINT of the season, instead at the end of the season.



If they continue to play the way they have the last 3 games, they should win the next 3 (@49er, Home vs. Bears, Home vs. Redskins).

They could go into Denver at 9-6.

 

[jestertj]

I think we saw TJ take the biggest step forward that we have seen to date. The prior two weeks we saw baby steps. He'll still have times where he takes a step back, but hopefully people will relax a bit now about him. It was nice to see Dre Allison up and playing. He seems to me to provide much more than Williamson is. He is more than a sprinter. I'm not nervous when he has the ball in his hands.

McKinnie is playing much better the past few weeks. It appears he will just be a streaky player forever.

I still can't believe how good AD is.

The DB play has been better without Winfield. It doesn't make sense. What does that say about Antoine?

 

[mozzy84]

I think we saw TJ take the biggest step forward that we have seen to date. The prior two weeks we saw baby steps. He'll still have times where he takes a step back, but hopefully people will relax a bit now about him. It was nice to see Dre Allison up and playing. He seems to me to provide much more than Williamson is. He is more than a sprinter. I'm not nervous when he has the ball in his hands.

McKinnie is playing much better the past few weeks. It appears he will just be a streaky player forever.

I still can't believe how good AD is.

The DB play has been better without Winfield. It doesn't make sense. What does that say about Antoine?

no clue why, if other guys are stepping up more or what but it sure seems that way.vikes should be looking at 500 or better this year, gotta give chilly some credit I thought this team was about to quit on him after the greenbay game and they stepped up bigtime. Playcalling has gotten so much better than last year its not even funny and jackson is 6-2 as a starter, gotta like what were seeing out of all these young guys. Last years draft is looking like a really good one. The final month here should be fun!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I'm still not sure what to think here. They beat two bad teams in Oakland and Detroit (who may have the worst secondary in the history of football) and a decent one where the QB played one of the worst games a QB has ever played.

Now the question is - was that due in any way to Vikings game plan and, therefore, coaching? I don't know.

But regardless, three wins is three wins. And the remainder of their schedule is relatively easy. I can't believe they have a chance at 9-7 or, heaven forbid, 10-6.

Tarvaris Jackson is the biggest difference. Sitting out those two games must have really helped. I love watching him throw the ball (the velocity I mean). Sid Rice is going to be great.

 

[snogger]

I'm still not sure what to think here. They beat two bad teams in Oakland and Detroit (who may have the worst secondary in the history of football) and a decent one where the QB played one of the worst games a QB has ever played.Now the question is - was that due in any way to Vikings game plan and, therefore, coaching? I don't know. But regardless, three wins is three wins. And the remainder of their schedule is relatively easy. I can't believe they have a chance at 9-7 or, heaven forbid, 10-6.Tarvaris Jackson is the biggest difference. Sitting out those two games must have really helped. I love watching him throw the ball (the velocity I mean). Sid Rice is going to be great.

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.Allison is a nice return man, but I've not seen him at WR.

 

[snogger]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.Allison is a nice return man, but I've not seen him at WR.

Had a very nice catch and run yesterday. 2 Receptions for 52 yards is pretty good for a rookie who has been inactive most of the year.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.Allison is a nice return man, but I've not seen him at WR.

Had a very nice catch and run yesterday. 2 Receptions for 52 yards is pretty good for a rookie who has been inactive most of the year.

I missed that. I didn't watch much of the 2nd half.I hate bad football and the Lions were putting on quite a show.

 

[snogger]

By the way.. I hate to bring up memories but.

Anyone notice a "push out" with the Cardinals may once again cost the Vikes a Playoff spot??

A few years ago it was a push out called against the Vikes that cost them a chance at the playoffs.

This time it was a Non-Push out call for the Cardinals that keeps them ahead of the Vikes for the last Playoff spot.

F'n Refs.. always screwing the Vikes.

 

[snogger]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.

Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago.

Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.Allison is a nice return man, but I've not seen him at WR.

Had a very nice catch and run yesterday. 2 Receptions for 52 yards is pretty good for a rookie who has been inactive most of the year.

I missed that. I didn't watch much of the 2nd half Quarter.I hate bad football and the Lions were putting on quite a show.

Fixed for you since the catch was in the 2nd quarter:1-10-MIN 43 (14:31) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 84-A.Allison to DET 22 for 35 yards (26-K.Kennedy).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

By the way.. I hate to bring up memories but.Anyone notice a "push out" with the Cardinals may once again cost the Vikes a Playoff spot??A few years ago it was a push out called against the Vikes that cost them a chance at the playoffs. This time it was a Non-Push out call for the Cardinals that keeps them ahead of the Vikes for the last Playoff spot.F'n Refs.. always screwing the Vikes.

Winslow was DEFINITELY pushed out. How do these refs miss these calls?

 

[snogger]

This just had to be shared:

Talking about Udeze's INT:

"Everyone outran you!" Williams told Udeze. "E.J. [Henderson] was trying to block for you, and he outran you. Some lady in the second row outran you. I think a piano would have outran you."

Udeze noted he had rushed the passer on five consecutive plays.

"I tried to get out of first gear, but I couldn't," he said.

Nothing but first gear.

 

[Raider Nation]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.

OMG! Jackson in that offense (where everyone has to key on the run) on that playing surface.... As an aside, how do you guys feel about it being announced that Childress is definitely back next year? Y'all warming up to him?

 

[snogger]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.

OMG! Jackson in that offense (where everyone has to key on the run) on that playing surface.... As an aside, how do you guys feel about it being announced that Childress is definitely back next year? Y'all warming up to him?

Doomed to it after the win in N.Y.J/K.. I'm willing to eat crow if he continues to show he has learned how to coach. Another showing like the one at Green Bay though and the world won't be big enough for him to hide. :gangsign:

 

[Andy Dufresne]

At this point, short of getting a stud at WR through FA, I wouldn't be surprised if Rice, Allison and Wade were our 1-3 WRs next year.Imagine.. TJ at QB who hopefully keeps growing, ADP at RB, Allison and Rice at Wide outs. There is hope there which I know very few saw just 4 weeks ago. Oh and... No way should Allison see the inactive list the rest of the season, way to explosive to be sitting and watching.

I'm still hoping they can draft a guy like DeSean Jackson or Early Doucet.

OMG! Jackson in that offense (where everyone has to key on the run) on that playing surface....

I know it. If TJ continues to develop, a battery of he, AP/Rice/Wade/Jackson could make for a VERY exciting offense.

As an aside, how do you guys feel about it being announced that Childress is definitely back next year? Y'all warming up to him?

No.

 

[Bull Dozier]

I know it. If TJ continues to develop, a battery of he, AP/Rice/Wade/Jackson could make for a VERY exciting offense.

I believe the term you are looking for is "kick-###."

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I know it. If TJ continues to develop, a battery of he, AP/Rice/Wade/Jackson could make for a VERY exciting offense.

I believe the term you are looking for is "kick-###."

I specifically avoided calling it that!

 

[Rogi]

I'm still not sure what to think here. They beat two bad teams in Oakland and Detroit (who may have the worst secondary in the history of football) and a decent one where the QB played one of the worst games a QB has ever played.Now the question is - was that due in any way to Vikings game plan and, therefore, coaching? I don't know. But regardless, three wins is three wins. And the remainder of their schedule is relatively easy. I can't believe they have a chance at 9-7 or, heaven forbid, 10-6.Tarvaris Jackson is the biggest difference. Sitting out those two games must have really helped. I love watching him throw the ball (the velocity I mean). Sid Rice is going to be great.

The rest of their schedule is winnable, but there are no guarantees with the Vikes. Arizona's schedule isn't very bad either but they do have to play Seattle and NO on the road. Plus, Boldin might be out next week and Fitz is iffy. Detroit has a difficult schedule (Cowboys, Packers, Chargers) and their team seems to be reverting back to the Lions we're accustomed to. There's even a possibility that the Vikes could edge out the NYG for a playoff spot if the Vikes run the table and the Giants drop a few games. I'm not going to be too optimistic but I'm shocked because I thought this team was dead earlier this season and now they have a chance to make it to the playoffs.

 

[Raider Nation]

Can I be an honorary member of Viking Nation?

I've always admired this team from afar...

Back to the Mick Tinglehoff, Ron Yary, Chuck Forman, Paul Krause, Bobby Bryant, Fran Tarkenton days.

ld guy:

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Can I be an honorary member of Viking Nation?I've always admired this team from afar... Back to the Mick Tinglehoff, Ron Yary, Chuck Forman, Paul Krause, Bobby Bryant, Fran Tarkenton days.ld guy:

Everyone is allowed two favorite teams - the hometown team and a team from the other conference.

 

[Raider Nation]

Can I be an honorary member of Viking Nation?I've always admired this team from afar... Back to the Mick Tinglehoff, Ron Yary, Chuck Forman, Paul Krause, Bobby Bryant, Fran Tarkenton days.ld guy:

Everyone is allowed two favorite teams - the hometown team and a team from the other conference.

Done deal then. Sorry it had to be youse guys the Silver & Black train ran over in Super Bowl XI.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

Can I be an honorary member of Viking Nation?I've always admired this team from afar... Back to the Mick Tinglehoff, Ron Yary, Chuck Forman, Paul Krause, Bobby Bryant, Fran Tarkenton days.ld guy:

Everyone is allowed two favorite teams - the hometown team and a team from the other conference.

Done deal then. Sorry it had to be youse guys the Silver & Black train ran over in Super Bowl XI.

I watched that game when I was a kid. One of the more painful games of my life.

 

[Raider Nation]

Can I be an honorary member of Viking Nation?I've always admired this team from afar... Back to the Mick Tinglehoff, Ron Yary, Chuck Forman, Paul Krause, Bobby Bryant, Fran Tarkenton days.ld guy:

Everyone is allowed two favorite teams - the hometown team and a team from the other conference.

Done deal then. Sorry it had to be youse guys the Silver & Black train ran over in Super Bowl XI.

I watched that game when I was a kid. One of the more painful games of my life.

Me too. I was 11. I'm always the same age as the Super Bowl number, so I'll always know which S.B. it is. My biggest memory from that game was Jack Tatum hammering Sammy White so hard, White's helmet flew off.

 

[Vikes Fan]

I just got to admit, I was wrong about this season. I said 3 wins. I will take my crow now. Thay have been fun to watch.

 

[jestertj]

This sucks.

http://nc.startribune.com/blogs/vikings/

Edwards suspended

December 5th, 2007 – 12:20 PM by Judd Zulgad

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards will be suspended today by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, according to coach Brad Childress.

According to a press release from the NFL, Edwards will be eligible to return to the Vikings’ active roster on Dec. 31. That is a day after the team’s regular-season finale at Denver. Edwards will not be paid during his absence, meaning he will lose $84,705.88. That is four game checks of his $360,000 base salary.

“It’s disappointing but there are policies in place and our players have to adhere to those policies,” Childress said. “Every team goes through challenges as you go through the year. We’ve been through some of our own. It’s an opportunity to have others step up and if I point to the guys that have stepped up so far they relish that opportunity. Whether it’s Jeff Dugan for Tony Richardson [at fullback] or Marcus McCauley for Antoine [Winfield at cornerback] or Chester Taylor for Adrian [Peterson at running back]. … That’s what this whole thing is all about. I am disappointed but it’s another challenge on the way.”

Edwards has started 11 of 12 games this season at right end. He played but did not start in last Sunday’s victory over Detroit.

A fourth-round pick out of Purdue in 2006 by the Vikings, Edwards is 10th on the team with 41 tackles. He is second with four sacks, a half-sack behind rookie end Brian Robison.

Childress said he found out about Edwards’ suspension this morning and that the decision to start Erasmus James on Sunday had nothing to do with this situation. “I can’t comment on it,” Childress said. “It’s under the substance policy, it’s pretty self explanatory.”

Those in line to see more playing time with Edwards out include James, Robison and Jayme Mitchell. James, slowed by injuries much of this season, is likely to remain the starter at right end.

Edwards becomes the second Vikings player to be suspended in as many weeks by the NFL. Defensive tackle Fred Evans will serve the second game of a two-game suspension this Sunday for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

This sucks.

http://nc.startribune.com/blogs/vikings/

Edwards suspended

December 5th, 2007 – 12:20 PM by Judd Zulgad

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards will be suspended today by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, according to coach Brad Childress.

How stupid.Their DE situation is still not great.

 

[jestertj]

This sucks.

http://nc.startribune.com/blogs/vikings/

Edwards suspended

December 5th, 2007 – 12:20 PM by Judd Zulgad

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards will be suspended today by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, according to coach Brad Childress.

How stupid.Their DE situation is still not great.

My first call would be to Travis Henry's lawyer.

 

[shakeybarn]

Speaking of.. any update on how ADP felt after the game this past week?

(sorry if it's in another thread... too lazy to dig for the myriad of ADP threads)

 

[JMon348]

Hopefully Erasmus is healthy to get more snaps. Watch out for Jayme Mitchell, he's a playmaker.

Hopefully Ray Edwards will play again this year.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Hopefully Erasmus is healthy to get more snaps. Watch out for Jayme Mitchell, he's a playmaker.Hopefully Ray Edwards will play again this year.

I've always liked Mitchell as well. It's too bad that Edwards has to miss time, but I see Robison taking over and not looking back. He has been quiet and I read this morning that he admitted to hitting the "rookie wall" but that he is feeling much better. I see some big games for him coming up.

 

[snogger]

Speaking of.. any update on how ADP felt after the game this past week?

(sorry if it's in another thread... too lazy to dig for the myriad of ADP threads)

Doesn't look like any set backs:

Safeties Mike Doss (hamstring) and Tank Williams (knee); defensive end Erasmus James (knee); linebacker E.J. Henderson (illness); and wide receiver Robert Ferguson (personal matter) were among those who did not practice Wednesday.

Defensive tackle Spencer Johnson (groin); running back Adrian Peterson (knee); linebacker Dontarrious Thomas (groin); and wide receiver Troy Williamson (concussion) were limited.

Looks like they are being cautious with practice, but with nothing being reported and he at least participating I'd say everything is good.

 

[BigJim®]

I just got to admit, I was wrong about this season. I said 3 wins. I will take my crow now. Thay have been fun to watch.

I too will take my crow even at just 6 wins. I really did not see this turnaround coming whatsoever. I've gone from a Childress hater to wanting to see more before taking a hardline stance. The OL has really come around. I'd still like to see another top notch WR and real QB competition [i.e. no token former Philly/Badger QBs] to push TJ next season - and obviously serve as legit insurance. However, the team does seem to be coming together and the risk taken with TJ may pan out.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

 

[jestertj]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

How many NFC teams are "real" besides the Cowboys and that ****** team from cheese land?

 

[tietzjd]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

COUGH 0! Mabye Sea or TB......

 

[snogger]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

How many NFC teams are "real" besides the Cowboys and that ****** team from cheese land?

Seriously Andy. You play who you play. They are currently winning the games they should win. Get over your Bah Humbug of being wrong on the total wins and enjoy the ride.

 

[snogger]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

Yea, because the Vikings defense had nothing to do with that.Not trying to pile on you Andy.

But I hate it when "Fans" say.. Well, they won.. but it was only because so and so gave it to them.

The defense played a great game and were rewarded for it.

 

[Eric]

Snogger, you really have to do something about that sig. People might start thinking all Vikings fans feel that way.

 

[snogger]

Snogger, you really have to do something about that sig. People might start thinking all Vikings fans feel that way.

@ the notation that I speak for all Viking fans. My "Glass is Half-Full" outlook doesn't fit in with most of them But ask and it shall be done.. it has been updated.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

How many NFC teams are "real" besides the Cowboys and that ****** team from cheese land?

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

How many NFC teams are "real" besides the Cowboys and that ****** team from cheese land?

Seriously Andy. You play who you play. They are currently winning the games they should win.

Get over your Bah Humbug of being wrong on the total wins and enjoy the ride.

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

Yea, because the Vikings defense had nothing to do with that.Not trying to pile on you Andy.

But I hate it when "Fans" say.. Well, they won.. but it was only because so and so gave it to them.

The defense played a great game and were rewarded for it.

Hey, I didn't say that I'm unhappy that they're winning. I'm just not ready to crown their asses yet. Nor am I ready to proclaim Brad Childress as the franchises next Bud Grant as some people now seem wont to do.

 

[snogger]

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

How many NFC teams are "real" besides the Cowboys and that ****** team from cheese land?

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

How many NFC teams are "real" besides the Cowboys and that ****** team from cheese land?

Seriously Andy. You play who you play. They are currently winning the games they should win.

Get over your Bah Humbug of being wrong on the total wins and enjoy the ride.

I want to see them play a real NFL team. Unfortunately, they don't play one this week either.

Beating the Raiders, Giants (when Eli literally GAVE them the game), and a truly horrendous Lions team does not impress me much.

I will grant that they did crush the last two. But the jury's still out for me.

Yea, because the Vikings defense had nothing to do with that.Not trying to pile on you Andy.

But I hate it when "Fans" say.. Well, they won.. but it was only because so and so gave it to them.

The defense played a great game and were rewarded for it.

Hey, I didn't say that I'm unhappy that they're winning. I'm just not ready to crown their asses yet. Nor am I ready to proclaim Brad Childress as the franchises next Bud Grant as some people now seem wont to do.

I don't think anyone is crowning them anything other than a possible 3rd stringer... just yet But you do come off a little bitter that your 3 win Total prediction didn't work out.

even if they win out for a UNBELIEVABLE 10-6 record I still think they will have a hard time with GB in GB, or Dallas in Dallas.

But, if they continue to develop and go after some good FA and have a good draft, the door is WIDE open for next year.