2007 Minnesota Vikings In-Season Thread (2 Viewers)

[snogger]

Good news on Winfield and Rice, both only seem to be sprains, and are questionable this week, although both probably wont play. Hopefully the Vikes will have more than two games left!

Must have made your day seeing as you posted it 4 times!

 

[JMon348]

Adrian Peterson has attempted to spread the credit around to other members of the Vikings offense when discussing his success this season. On Thursday, the rookie running back proved these words aren't just lip service.

Peterson said he plans to take upward of a dozen offensive teammates with him to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu this February. Peterson, who was named to the NFC team this week, already will be joined by three members of the Vikings offense on the Pro Bowl squad: center Matt Birk, left guard Steve Hutchinson and fullback Tony Richardson.

"I have got to show my appreciation," Peterson said.

Peterson also plans to bring his family to Hawaii, meaning he's sure to leave with a big bill. Although Birk, Hutchinson and Richardson already have invitations to the game, that doesn't mean the rookie won't be picking up a few tabs for them as well.

"A couple of guys already gave me a heads up to have my card ready, so I guess it is just part of it," Peterson said. "But I wouldn't mind doing anything for those guys because without [them] and the other guys, I wouldn't be going to the Pro Bowl."

Peterson likely will be able to cover these costs with the rookie of the year honors that are sure to come his way. His contract calls for him to receive a $250,000 bonus for earning that recognition

 

[mozzy84]

Adrian Peterson has attempted to spread the credit around to other members of the Vikings offense when discussing his success this season. On Thursday, the rookie running back proved these words aren't just lip service.Peterson said he plans to take upward of a dozen offensive teammates with him to the Pro Bowl in Honolulu this February. Peterson, who was named to the NFC team this week, already will be joined by three members of the Vikings offense on the Pro Bowl squad: center Matt Birk, left guard Steve Hutchinson and fullback Tony Richardson."I have got to show my appreciation," Peterson said.Peterson also plans to bring his family to Hawaii, meaning he's sure to leave with a big bill. Although Birk, Hutchinson and Richardson already have invitations to the game, that doesn't mean the rookie won't be picking up a few tabs for them as well."A couple of guys already gave me a heads up to have my card ready, so I guess it is just part of it," Peterson said. "But I wouldn't mind doing anything for those guys because without [them] and the other guys, I wouldn't be going to the Pro Bowl."Peterson likely will be able to cover these costs with the rookie of the year honors that are sure to come his way. His contract calls for him to receive a $250,000 bonus for earning that recognition

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Got this from VikingUpdate.com...some interesting stats that are fun to read. The one that made me go is the one that says that Tarvaris has thrown 40 4th quarter passes in 10 games. Unbelievable!!

From the “Never Too Early To Look Ahead” Department comes this: Wondering who the Vikings play next year? With a win tonight, the Vikings will know the entire slate of opponents for 2008.

The only question is whether the Vikings will face the Giants or the Redskins next year. As the second-place finisher in the NFC North, the Vikings will play the second-place teams from the NFC East and West next year. We already know that the Cardinals are second in the West. With a Vikings win, the Giants end up on the schedule for ’08. Let’s be optimistic and assume the Vikings beat down the Redskins. If that happens, here is the 2008 schedule of opponents:

HOME -- Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, New York Giants.

ROAD -- Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Arizona.

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the Vikings will play 11 games in domes and, of their remaining five road games, two are in Florida and another is in Tennessee. The only potential cold-weather games they could possibly play are at Green Bay and Chicago. With any luck, they could have no “snow games” on the schedule.

Some other news and notes By The Numbers:

The Vikings are on a five-game winning streak. The only team in the NFL with a longer current streak are the undefeated Patriots. The only teams that have had longer streaks than the Vikings' current run are the Patriots, the Packers (six), the Colts (seven) and the Giants (six).

The Patriots need just 34 points in their final two games to break the Vikings' single-season scoring record of 556 in 1998.

The Vikings are 5-2 at home this season. The only NFC teams with better home records are the four division champions.

Heading into this week’s games, the AFC and NFC were 28-28 in interleague play. The NFC South has been a dismal 3-13 vs. the AFC, while the rest of the NFC is 25-15 – including an impressive 12-3 record of the NFC North vs. the AFC West.

Aside from the Vikings, no NFC team has a current winning streak longer than two games.

The Vikings' running disparity continues to grow. The Vikings have run for 2,375 yards – a 5.4-yard per carry average – and have 20 touchdowns. Vikings' opponents have rushed for just 951 yards – a 3.0 average – and six touchdowns.

Vikings' opponents have more pass completions (366) than the Vikings have pass attempts (360).

The Vikings still have as many touchdowns on returns (nine) as they have passing TDs.

The Vikings have outscored their opponents in every quarter this season.

Sixteen different Vikings have scored touchdowns this season.

On 42 potential punt returns, the Vikings have called a fair catch on 18 of them. Of 45 potential punt returns by Vikings opponents, they have called just six fair catches.

Kicker Ryan Longwell has made 18 of 19 field goal attempts inside of 50 yards, with the only miss being a field goal that was blocked.

The Vikings are 8-0 in games in which they score 20 or more points and 0-6 in games in which they score less than 20 points.

In 14 games, the Redskins have scored more than 25 points just once.

The Redskins can take a lot of credit for eliminating the competition for the wild card spots. Washington has beaten the Eagles, Lions, Cardinals, Bears and Giants among their seven wins.

The Redskins have allowed 20 points or less in 10 games this year.

Washington hasn’t had a three-game winning streak since December 2005 when they won their last five games of the regular season to make the playoffs.

The Redskins have picked up just 10 first downs thanks to penalties. Only the Texans (9) and the Steelers (7) have fewer.

Of the 27 defensive touchdowns the Redskins have allowed, 19 have been passing TDs and just eight have been rushing.

In the second half of games this season, Washington has been outscored 175-131.

Only two teams have not allowed an opposing rusher to gain more than 30 yards on any single carry this year – the Vikings and the Redskins.

Chris Cooley has seven of the Redskins' 14 touchdown receptions. Only one other player (James Thrash) has more than one TD reception and he has two on just eight catches.

Don’t expect a big punt return from the Vikings Sunday. The Redskins allow just 6.1 yards per punt return and the longest return they’ve allowed all season is just 22 yards.

Ryan Longwell, beware! Opposing kickers to the Redskins have made 23 of 25 field goal attempts inside of 40 yards, but just 2 of 8 beyond 40. Meanwhile, on the same field and under the same conditions, Washington kicker Scott Suisham has made 10-of-14 kicks beyond 40 yards.

The Vikings are tied for the 11th-ranked offense in the league (1st rushing, 30th passing) and have the 20th-rated defense (1st rushing, 32nd passing). The Redskins have the 16th ranked offense (11th rushing, 15th passing) and the 10th ranked defense (9th rushing, 19th passing).

Only the Ravens are allowing less yardage per rushing attempt than the Vikings.

The Vikings are tied for sixth in the giveaway/takeaway charts at plus-7. The Vikings' 31 takeaways are tied for fourth in the league and their 16 fumble recoveries are tied for third. The Redskins are minus-7 on the same chart, which ties them for 23rd in the league in that respect.

The Vikings, Texans and Seahawks are all within two total yards of offense – the Vikings and Texans have 4,748 yards and the Seahawks have 4,746.

The league average for rushing yards is 1,541. The Vikings are demolishing that with 2,375 yards. Only two other teams are over 2,000 yards and one of those (the Steelers) have played 15 games.

Through 14 games, the Vikings are the only team in the league with more yards rushing than passing. The team is averaging 169.6 yards a game rushing and 169.5 yards a game passing.

The Vikings are the only defense that hasn’t allowed 1,000 yards rushing this year. Their 951 yards is more than 100 less than the second place Ravens (1,078).

The Vikings are still 30th in the league in offensive trips to the red zone (29), but are fifth in the percentage of converting red zone trips to touchdowns.

No team has fewer red zone-possession field goals than the Vikings with seven.

The Vikings defense has allowed just 18 touchdowns on 40 opponent red zone possessions. Surprisingly, the three teams that have a lower TD percentage allowed are nowhere near the playoffs – the Chiefs, Eagles and Ravens.

The Vikings offense is converting third downs at a dismal 33 percent rate. Only the Lions, and 49ers are worse.

No offense has more rushing first downs than the Vikings (117) or has fewer passing first downs (116).

The Vikings have allowed just 54 first downs rushing on defense – best in the NFL.

The Vikings defense has faced 208 third-down situations – most of any team in the league.

Washington’s 24 first downs allowed by defensive penalties is second in the league, but pales to the league-leading Packers, who have allowed a whopping 43 first downs via defensive penalties.

The Vikings should have their chances to make a big play in the kick return game. Suisham is the worst in the league in putting kickoffs into the end zone. He’s done it just six times. Longwell, who isn’t viewed as a long distance kickoff guy, has hit the end zone 19 times this season.

The two teams have combined for just two 300-yard passing days from their quarterbacks this year – both by injured Jason Campbell of the Redskins.

The Vikings have allowed five opponents to throw for 300 yards. The Redskins have done it just once – by Tom Brady.

There have been 146 100-yard receiving days this season entering Week 16. Of those, the Vikings have none and the Redskins have four – two coming from Antwaan Randle El.

The Vikings have allowed four 100-yard receivers. The Redskins have allowed just one – Terrell Owens.

There have been 120 100-yard rushing days this year. The Vikings and Redskins have 11 of them. The Vikings have eight – six from Adrian Peterson and two from Chester Taylor and Clinton Portis has three for the Redskins.

Of the top nine individual rushing days, four of them have been from Sunday’s matchup – two from Peterson, one from Portis and one from Taylor.

The Vikings have allowed just one 100-yard rusher and the Redskins have allowed just two.

In 10 games, Tarvaris Jackson has attempted just 40 passes in the fourth quarter – an unheard of average of just four a game.

Peterson is currently third in the league in rushing. Willie Parker is done with 1,316 yards and LaDainian Tomlinson has 1,311 – ahead of A.P.’s 1,278 yards.

Of the top 29 rushing yardage leaders in the league, only two have averaged 5.3 yards a carry or more – Peterson and Taylor.

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[Rogi]

Lost to the Skins at home.

 

[Rogi]

In order for the Vikings to advance following a loss tonight, they’d have to win at Denver next Sunday and also have the Redskins lose to the Cowboys.

 

[JMon348]

i hope no one is surprised

ahh to be a viking fan, get your hopes up then have them lay an egg.

ive shed to many tears for this team.

tough watching this game in DC with a bunch of skins fans, im so dissapointed, pathetic display.

left my friends house at halftime and wont dare watch the 2nd half.

LIFE AS A VIKING FAN.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

They're going to lose these next two games.

Why? Because you are already pissed that they won 5 more games than you thought they would?? If TJ goes back to the way he played from the Raiders on, and not like Monday's game, they should win this week. The defense should be able to keep Todd Collins in check. All the Vikings Offense/Defense has to do is score 20 points and they should be good to go this week.If the Eagles beat the Saints Sunday afternoon the Vikes would be in with a win and Denver won't matter.

all andy did with that prediction is guarantee they will win one of two now.

Then you can all thank me later!

all around.

 

[JMon348]

They're going to lose these next two games.

Why? Because you are already pissed that they won 5 more games than you thought they would?? If TJ goes back to the way he played from the Raiders on, and not like Monday's game, they should win this week. The defense should be able to keep Todd Collins in check. All the Vikings Offense/Defense has to do is score 20 points and they should be good to go this week.If the Eagles beat the Saints Sunday afternoon the Vikes would be in with a win and Denver won't matter.

all andy did with that prediction is guarantee they will win one of two now.

Then you can all thank me later!

all around.

how bout #### you!!-a true viking fanget your fake ### out of here.(im a little bitter right now)

 

[Andy Dufresne]

how bout #### you!!-a true viking fanget your fake ### out of here.(im a little bitter right now)

Yes. We've covered this before. I forget that to be a "true Vikings fan" you have to be a Pollyanna too.

 

[JMon348]

how bout #### you!!

-a true viking fan

get your fake ### out of here.

(im a little bitter right now)

Yes. We've covered this before. I forget that to be a "true Vikings fan" you have to be a Pollyanna too.

no clue what pollyanna means, but im just so upset right now. so seeing you bump your own post telling us you predicted the vikings would lose upset me even more.why would u do that? give us another negative statement you made about this team.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

how bout #### you!!

-a true viking fan

get your fake ### out of here.

(im a little bitter right now)

Yes. We've covered this before. I forget that to be a "true Vikings fan" you have to be a Pollyanna too.

no clue what pollyanna means, but im just so upset right now. so seeing you bump your own post telling us you predicted the vikings would lose upset me even more.why would u do that? give us another negative statement you made about this team.

It was more to bump what Snogger said. He said a lot of "this SHOULD happens" and none of them came true. It's uncanny.And I put a not a . I'm not glad that they lost but it was easy to see coming.

Sorry you're taking it so hard. Drink another cup of egg nog and it will all feel better.

Pollyanna means that you think only good thoughts all the time. So you seem to think that "no true fan" can ever say something bad about the team.

 

[JMon348]

how bout #### you!!

-a true viking fan

get your fake ### out of here.

(im a little bitter right now)

Yes. We've covered this before. I forget that to be a "true Vikings fan" you have to be a Pollyanna too.

no clue what pollyanna means, but im just so upset right now. so seeing you bump your own post telling us you predicted the vikings would lose upset me even more.why would u do that? give us another negative statement you made about this team.

It was more to bump what Snogger said. He said a lot of "this SHOULD happens" and none of them came true. It's uncanny.And I put a not a . I'm not glad that they lost but it was easy to see coming.

Sorry you're taking it so hard. Drink another cup of egg nog and it will all feel better.

its a tough one for me bro, i live in the dc area, and watched the game(well the 1st half) with friends before i stormed out of the house with tears in my eyes. this team breaks my heart more than any girl can.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

its a tough one for me bro, i live in the dc area, and watched the game(well the 1st half) with friends before i stormed out of the house with tears in my eyes. this team breaks my heart more than any girl can.

I'm with ya. Merry Xmas.

 

[Rogi]

its a tough one for me bro, i live in the dc area, and watched the game(well the 1st half) with friends before i stormed out of the house with tears in my eyes. this team breaks my heart more than any girl can.

C'mon. Tears? If watching the Vikings implode every season has given you thick skin yet, what will?

 

[JMon348]

its a tough one for me bro, i live in the dc area, and watched the game(well the 1st half) with friends before i stormed out of the house with tears in my eyes. this team breaks my heart more than any girl can.

C'mon. Tears? If watching the Vikings implode every season has given you thick skin yet, what will?

they get me everytime, im always saying, "this could be it"

 

[Rogi]

I didn't expect much from them in the playoffs this year. I'm more disappointed that their record isn't bad enough for a top draft pick next year so not making the playoffs will make their late season run all for nothing.

 

[snogger]

I can't believe people are this upset.

First off.. It is a F###ing Football game... Dang people R-E-L-A-X.. have a few and realize it is not life or death, it is a game. TIA

Secondly - 8 wins is 8 wins. No way ANYONE could have predicted a 8 or 9 win season. Just enjoy it for what it was. A very unexpected FUN ride.

If and it is a big IF Childress pulls his head out of his butt and gets a QB this team WILL compete next year for the division and possibly more.

We go into next season with the same crap at QB & WR and wave to a competitive season and Childress. If the defense doesn't even respect the passing game they will continue to stick 8-9 players in the box every game.

So sit back and remember it is just a game.

Have a GREAT Christmas!

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Do you think they could call some kind of sweep that gets Peterson on the edge and use his cut back ability a little bit more? I was disappointed in that a bit.

I still think they will be ok with Jackson...a year under his belt will do him good. They just need to shore up the WRs. When they get to the red zone, they need a threat other than Rice. They had nothing without him in there.

 

[snogger]

Do you think they could call some kind of sweep that gets Peterson on the edge and use his cut back ability a little bit more? I was disappointed in that a bit.I still think they will be ok with Jackson...a year under his belt will do him good. They just need to shore up the WRs. When they get to the red zone, they need a threat other than Rice. They had nothing without him in there.

I'd love to see McNabb come in. Let TJ get 1 more year learning experience from a Pro QB. He was thrown to the wolves and needs to sit back a bit and learn more about manging the game.

 

[King of the Wolfies]

Viqueens will suck as long as Childress runs the show.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't believe they don't run more screens and draws. The only pass they can complete is that eight yard slant!

Jackson's not the guy. Never will be. I like his athletic talent, but he's not an NFL QB.

That's just my opinion. It's okay if yours varies.

 

[Max Power]

I can't believe they don't run more screens and draws. The only pass they can complete is that eight yard slant! Jackson's not the guy. Never will be. I like his athletic talent, but he's not an NFL QB.That's just my opinion. It's okay if yours varies.

you seemed a bit more upbeat about the guy two weeks ago. Might be early to say he "never will be"Im shocked the Vikes don't roll him out a bit more and let him scrable.

 

[snogger]

I can't believe they don't run more screens and draws. The only pass they can complete is that eight yard slant!

Jackson's not the guyright now. Never will be. I like his athletic talent, but he's not an NFL QB yet.

That's just my opinion. It's okay if yours varies.

*fixed. IMHOI've seen some signs of possibility there, but he is too young and "raw". he needed at least 1 more year to "mature" under a pro QB.

I think a year or two under McNabb would help A LOT.

 

[Gopher State]

I can't believe they don't run more screens and draws. The only pass they can complete is that eight yard slant! Jackson's not the guy. Never will be. I like his athletic talent, but he's not an NFL QB.That's just my opinion. It's okay if yours varies.

I respectfully disagree, I think Jackson is the guy, just needs more time like Cutler, Matt L. etc.

 

[snogger]

If they decide not to go after McNabb or another Veteran QB ( )

Than I think they should see if they could talk someone like Ron Jaworski to come in a coach TJ. Not just the pre-season like Gannon did, but the complete season.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't believe they don't run more screens and draws. The only pass they can complete is that eight yard slant! Jackson's not the guy. Never will be. I like his athletic talent, but he's not an NFL QB.That's just my opinion. It's okay if yours varies.

you seemed a bit more upbeat about the guy two weeks ago. Might be early to say he "never will be"Im shocked the Vikes don't roll him out a bit more and let him scrable.

I just said that he'd been playing better. I still didn't see "it" from him.

 

[TeamDingo]

Secondly - 8 wins is 8 wins. No way ANYONE could have predicted a 8 or 9 win season. Just enjoy it for what it was. A very unexpected FUN ride.

now ready for the season to begin. i see double digit wins. yes i am serious.

It's not out of the question, but I think 8 or 9 would be more likely.

I would be more surprised if they went 4-12 than if they went 10-6 but they seem like a 7-9 to 9-7 type team to me.

I think their both their offense and defense will be better than people think. They match up well against the Bears (smash-mouth type football helps negate their defensive speed and their offense can be stopped by the Vikings' defense).

I am actually excited about the season.

actually a 8 or 9 win season is what alot of people predicted

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Dear Jesus,

Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.

Thanks,

Andy

 

[BigJim®]

I can't believe people are this upset.First off.. It is a F###ing Football game... Dang people R-E-L-A-X.. have a few and realize it is not life or death, it is a game. TIA

Well, there's over the top negativity, and then there is over the top what you just posted here. Of course it's a game. Unfortunately, that SNF game in particular was a disgusting, unacceptable, truly unbelievable one. I just don't have it in me to see a team get picked apart by a horrible 2nd string QB, get nothing done on offense against 8-9 man fronts and reasonable protection at home in a must win game, and shrug it off because people are starving in this world. Keeping in mind that I already said I was wrong on my dire pre-season predictions and scoffing at 8-8, this game only reinforced Viking folklore IMHO. I'm not even going to marginalize what it was by referring to it as a reality check. 7 pro-bowlers? Yeah right. The Washington game is exactly what happens to the Minnesota Vikings after getting the most insignificant national pat on the back and it's unbearable to witness as a fan. This is absolutely not schtick; it's no different than following up a Week 9 thrashing of a very good San Diego team by getting destroyed 34-0 by a division rival (Packers) in week 10. The Minnesota Vikings reject success like a body rejects an incompatible organ. It's woven into the team culture, and you can practically set your watch by stuff like this. I'm convinced this team has to be ridiculed into the ground as 'worthless' to garner any player motivation, and that totally sucks. One might speculate that maybe it is a youthful thing, but c'mon; with vets like Birk, Richardson, Hutchinson, P.Williams, K.Williams, Lieber and Sharper, there's just no way this team should be crumbling to pieces and falling behind 25-0 in a must win game against comparable competition at home. It goes beyond immaturity IMHO to go from great to non-competitive on a week by week basis.

 

[Biabreakable]

Dear Jesus,Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.Thanks,Andy

This would be a great move. The defense made some progress against the pass this season while opposing teams continue to pretty much abandon any hope of running against them. A premier pass rusher like Allenwould make a great impact towards this defense becoming dominant. Allen is a complete player who also plays the run well.I have seen enough of Childress however. I like the philosophy. Strong defense and running game but I don't have faith in the play calling and management. We need a new coach but I am afraid that the player talenton the Vikings may be enough to keep saving Childress's job while the Vikings compete at a wildcard level but always get outcoached in the big games. in other words business as ushual.Dungy and now it is looking like Tomlin have been the best coaches the Vikings have had post Bud Grant but we lost both of them. I am optimistic about the personel department and overall direction of the team but Idont see the Vikings being able to take full advantage of it with Childress in charge unfortunitly.

 

[encaitar]

Dear Jesus,Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.Thanks,Andy

I've seen enough of this team over my years to be convinced there is no way in hell that Jesus is a Vikings fan.

 

[pigskin pimp]

Dear Jesus,Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.Thanks,Andy

I've seen enough of this team over my years to be convinced there is no way in hell that Jesus is a Vikings fan.

Wow, that just may be the best posting so far in 11 pages of this thread.

 

[snogger]

I can't believe people are this upset.First off.. It is a F###ing Football game... Dang people R-E-L-A-X.. have a few and realize it is not life or death, it is a game. TIA

Well, there's over the top negativity, and then there is over the top what you just posted here.

I was responding to this:

its a tough one for me bro, i live in the dc area, and watched the game(well the 1st half) with friends before i stormed out of the house with tears in my eyes. this team breaks my heart more than any girl can.

If a Football team breaks your heart more than a girl can than maybe you are should "switch teams". NTTIAWWT

 

[snogger]

Secondly - 8 wins is 8 wins. No way ANYONE could have predicted a 8 or 9 win season. Just enjoy it for what it was. A very unexpected FUN ride.

now ready for the season to begin. i see double digit wins. yes i am serious.

It's not out of the question, but I think 8 or 9 would be more likely.

I would be more surprised if they went 4-12 than if they went 10-6 but they seem like a 7-9 to 9-7 type team to me.

I think their both their offense and defense will be better than people think. They match up well against the Bears (smash-mouth type football helps negate their defensive speed and their offense can be stopped by the Vikings' defense).

I am actually excited about the season.

actually a 8 or 9 win season is what alot of people predicted

4 or 5 is a lot Vegas had the over/under at 6. I guess a LOT of people made a killing ..

Early on I predicted about 7 wins and some here thought I was .

Sure there were a few of us that thought more than 6 wins wasn't out of the question.

But A LOT??

 

[snogger]

I can't believe people are this upset.First off.. It is a F###ing Football game... Dang people R-E-L-A-X.. have a few and realize it is not life or death, it is a game. TIA

One might speculate that maybe it is a youthful thing, but c'mon; with vets like Birk, Richardson, Hutchinson, P.Williams, K.Williams, Lieber and Sharper, there's just no way this team should be crumbling to pieces and falling behind 25-0 in a must win game against comparable competition at home. It goes beyond immaturity IMHO to go from great to non-competitive on a week by week basis.

When your Offensive "stars" are a 12th start QB, a Rookie or two at WR(Rice & Allison), another WR who just isn't working out(Williamson), a Rookie RB who is not being used correctly, a Rookie at CB in place of Winfield and another CB who has no business being out there one on one(Griffith), this is EXACTLY what you get. I'm just surprised peoples hopes were so high. I love the Vikings and most season would probably be in the same boat.. IF it wasn't basically written on the wall that this was a rebuilding season. IMO, it is all about setting expectations. Once they reached 7 wins I felt they had accomplished more than most expected and was happy. Sure I hated the Packer game as they at least could have shown up. But I liked their fight in the 2nd half of the Redskins game. When they went into half-time down 22-0 I thought they would fold and not do a dam thing in the 2nd half similar to the Packer game. At least they looked like they were trying and at a couple points had a chance to make it a game. This, IMO showed "growth" and gives me hope for next season, as long as they make some moves at the positions needed(CB, WR and maybe QB).

 

[Sabertooth]

Dear Jesus,Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.Thanks,Andy

I thought you were an Atheist? Shouldn't you be praying to Superman?

 

[FunkyPlutos]

When your Offensive "stars" are a 12th start QB, a Rookie or two at WR(Rice & Allison), another WR who just isn't working out(Williamson), a Rookie RB who is not being used correctly, a Rookie at CB in place of Winfield and another CB who has no business being out there one on one(Griffith), this is EXACTLY what you get. I'm just surprised peoples hopes were so high. I love the Vikings and most season would probably be in the same boat.. IF it wasn't basically written on the wall that this was a rebuilding season. IMO, it is all about setting expectations. Once they reached 7 wins I felt they had accomplished more than most expected and was happy. Sure I hated the Packer game as they at least could have shown up. But I liked their fight in the 2nd half of the Redskins game. When they went into half-time down 22-0 I thought they would fold and not do a dam thing in the 2nd half similar to the Packer game. At least they looked like they were trying and at a couple points had a chance to make it a game. This, IMO showed "growth" and gives me hope for next season, as long as they make some moves at the positions needed(CB, WR and maybe QB).

If they win this weekend they will have improved 4 games over last season in a "rebuilding" season. I expect playoffs next season, but am overall pleased with this season. Did I swear at the TV multiple times? Definitely. I still don't understand all this fire the coach talk. He is building his team the way he thinks is best - isn't that what "hood-boy" did in NE? He had a plan to build the team with players who work hard. Their WRs aren't great (and I think they need to add one in the offseason - Bryant Johnson please), but there is no doubt they are the best group of blocking WRs that I have seen in a long time.I like the direction of this team and think the future is VERY bright. Now if they can beat the Broncos so that extra 3rd round pick we get from them will be that much higher, life will be good - maybe even playoff good.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Dear Jesus,Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.Thanks,Andy

I thought you were an Atheist? Shouldn't you be praying to Superman?

I'm an agnostic hedging his bets.

 

[BigJim®]

When your Offensive "stars" are a 12th start QB, a Rookie or two at WR(Rice & Allison), another WR who just isn't working out(Williamson), a Rookie RB who is not being used correctly...

And yet they beat a solid San Diego D 35-17. And yet they put up 42 on Detroit. And yet they put up 41 on the road against a great NYG defense

... a Rookie at CB in place of Winfield and another CB who has no business being out there one on one(Griffith), this is EXACTLY what you get.

I'm assuming you mean Griffin. How is that defense different from the one that stopped potent NYG/SD offenses in their tracks, and gave nothing to the Roy Williams/Calvin Johnson combo? You do realize Winfield was inactive for those games, right? Listen, you wear purple happy pants in a purple house in your purple world and I get that. You're happy either way. Good for you. However, either they were playing way, way, way beyond their capabilities in those games I mentioned or they choked to the nth degree in a playoff hinging game Sunday night against a subpar offense/mediocre defense at home. Really, no differently than they wet themselves when anything of significance is on the line. You can't have it both ways.

 

[IM666]

Dear Jesus,Please make Jared Allen a Viking next season.Thanks,Andy

I thought you were an Atheist? Shouldn't you be praying to Superman?

I'm an agnostic hedging his bets.

For the record, atheists can and do pray to Jesus, unfortunately the result is much like spitting into the wind.

 

[snogger]

When your Offensive "stars" are a 12th start QB, a Rookie or two at WR(Rice & Allison), another WR who just isn't working out(Williamson), a Rookie RB who is not being used correctly...

And yet they beat a solid San Diego D 35-17. And yet they put up 42 on Detroit. And yet they put up 41 on the road against a great NYG defense

... a Rookie at CB in place of Winfield and another CB who has no business being out there one on one(Griffith), this is EXACTLY what you get.

I'm assuming you mean Griffin. How is that defense different from the one that stopped potent NYG/SD offenses in their tracks, and gave nothing to the Roy Williams/Calvin Johnson combo? You do realize Winfield was inactive for those games, right? Listen, you wear purple happy pants in a purple house in your purple world and I get that. You're happy either way. Good for you. However, either they were playing way, way, way beyond their capabilities in those games I mentioned or they choked to the nth degree in a playoff hinging game Sunday night against a subpar offense/mediocre defense at home. Really, no differently than they wet themselves when anything of significance is on the line. You can't have it both ways.

SD was playing like crapola when the Vikings met them. The Lions were over hyped and the Giants go the way Eli does and Eli is just not that good. They were a 6 or 7 win team this year who played slightly better than expected to get to 8 or 9 wins. Would I have liked them to play better in the Packer and the Redskin game?? HELL YES!!! But they exceeded the expectations of most. If they improve in the off season in the areas they need help and exceed expectations next year we will all be

 

[BigJim®]

SD was playing like crapola when the Vikings met them.

San Diego killed Houston 35-10 the week prior to playing the Vikes, and beat the Indianapolis Colts the week after playing the Vikings.

the Giants go the way Eli does and Eli is just not that good.

Todd Collins is? They can get Eli to play his worst at NY but they make Collins look like the next Unitas on the road? I'm sorry to interrupt this pep rally with facts and reality. Now back to your regular programming... We've got spirit yes we do!!!! We've got spirtit how bout you!!!! We've got MORE! We've got MORE!

 

[TeamDingo]

Secondly - 8 wins is 8 wins. No way ANYONE could have predicted a 8 or 9 win season. Just enjoy it for what it was. A very unexpected FUN ride.

now ready for the season to begin. i see double digit wins. yes i am serious.

It's not out of the question, but I think 8 or 9 would be more likely.

I would be more surprised if they went 4-12 than if they went 10-6 but they seem like a 7-9 to 9-7 type team to me.

I think their both their offense and defense will be better than people think. They match up well against the Bears (smash-mouth type football helps negate their defensive speed and their offense can be stopped by the Vikings' defense).

I am actually excited about the season.

actually a 8 or 9 win season is what alot of people predicted

4 or 5 is a lot Vegas had the over/under at 6. I guess a LOT of people made a killing ..

Early on I predicted about 7 wins and some here thought I was .

Sure there were a few of us that thought more than 6 wins wasn't out of the question.

But A LOT??

Out of the people that predicted the number of wins in the preseason thread? I guess I will have to go back and count it up but I am willing to say that 4 or 5 is much closer to being a lot than No way ANYONE could have predicted a 8 or 9 win season.

 

[Kuz]

SD was playing like crapola when the Vikings met them.

San Diego killed Houston 35-10 the week prior to playing the Vikes, and beat the Indianapolis Colts the week after playing the Vikings.

the Giants go the way Eli does and Eli is just not that good.

Todd Collins is? They can get Eli to play his worst at NY but they make Collins look like the next Unitas on the road? I'm sorry to interrupt this pep rally with facts and reality. Now back to your regular programming... We've got spirit yes we do!!!! We've got spirtit how bout you!!!! We've got MORE! We've got MORE!

I was just thinking the same thing..

 

[snogger]

Time to move on..

I think we have an outside chance at a win in Denver.. TJ seems to be playing better on the road right now(less pressure??) and Denver's D is vs. the Run.

Oh and if someone could slip a few to Dallas to knock over the Redskins we'd appreciate it.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

Listen, you wear purple happy pants in a purple house in your purple world and I get that. You're happy either way. Good for you. However, either they were playing way, way, way beyond their capabilities in those games I mentioned or they choked to the nth degree in a playoff hinging game Sunday night against a subpar offense/mediocre defense at home. Really, no differently than they wet themselves when anything of significance is on the line. You can't have it both ways.

So Big Jim, which is it?Did they choke or play over their heads?

 

[BigJim®]

Listen, you wear purple happy pants in a purple house in your purple world and I get that. You're happy either way. Good for you. However, either they were playing way, way, way beyond their capabilities in those games I mentioned or they choked to the nth degree in a playoff hinging game Sunday night against a subpar offense/mediocre defense at home. Really, no differently than they wet themselves when anything of significance is on the line. You can't have it both ways.

So Big Jim, which is it?Did they choke or play over their heads?

They choked, big time. They are definitely a better NFL team than Washington. Do you disagree with that?

 

[Sabertooth]

Listen, you wear purple happy pants in a purple house in your purple world and I get that. You're happy either way. Good for you. However, either they were playing way, way, way beyond their capabilities in those games I mentioned or they choked to the nth degree in a playoff hinging game Sunday night against a subpar offense/mediocre defense at home. Really, no differently than they wet themselves when anything of significance is on the line. You can't have it both ways.

So Big Jim, which is it?Did they choke or play over their heads?

Maybe they were over their heads and drowned. It's very similar to choking.

 

[snogger]

Listen, you wear purple happy pants in a purple house in your purple world and I get that. You're happy either way. Good for you. However, either they were playing way, way, way beyond their capabilities in those games I mentioned or they choked to the nth degree in a playoff hinging game Sunday night against a subpar offense/mediocre defense at home. Really, no differently than they wet themselves when anything of significance is on the line. You can't have it both ways.

So Big Jim, which is it?Did they choke or play over their heads?

They choked, big time. They are definitely a better NFL team than Washington. Do you disagree with that?

I am moving on but had to respond...I'd say that are about even.. Oh look at thatWashington - 8-7Vikings - 8-7The advantage Washington had over the Vikings in that game was QB. Collins isn't all-Pro by any means. But is smart enough not to throw stupid, errant passes like TJ tends to do at times.