urbanhack
Fight The Power!
Jinx! Good one!
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Minnesota Vikings Team Thread (5 Viewers)
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BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Cashman may not get his job back from Wilson
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Will Reichard deserves some props for his 
kick at the end of the first half.
kick at the end of the first half.Eh, Wilson is what he is. Cashman is better. But that hammy injury didn't look good and I think Cashman has dealt with that before. My guess is he is out 4-6 weeks at a minimum.
skol asylum
Footballguy
Ain't gonna lie, JJ looked deer in headlights lost the first 3/4 of the game. Glad the switch seemed to come on because it was starting to look like a painful season. Of course it could still swing back and forth. Lots of bright spots elsewhere from the defense to special teams to Jordan Mason in the backfield and Aaron catching passes.
Golden Gopher
Footballguy
Lots of concerns. But, I'll take it, considering how things looked through three quarters. The play clock thing was mind-boggling, but I'm sure they'll straighten that out. The defense kept them in the game, for the most part, which was encouraging (and not surprising). That said, a better QB picks them apart in the 4th quarter. Caleb missed several throws that, if he makes even just a couple of those, it's probably game over.
Need to start strong this week. I'm pretty certain Penix will be better than Caleb was. On the other hand, I think the Bears D is stronger than ATL's, and being at home should help some. Will be interesting to see if the offense can continue to make strides in a positive direction. If they can do so, and be firing at 90% all cylinders when Addison returns, I think it could really be an exciting offense to watch. It's nice to see a strong two-headed running attack that we haven't had in at least a couple of years now (probably since Cook and Mattison, so maybe more like 4?).
Need to start strong this week. I'm pretty certain Penix will be better than Caleb was. On the other hand, I think the Bears D is stronger than ATL's, and being at home should help some. Will be interesting to see if the offense can continue to make strides in a positive direction. If they can do so, and be firing at 90% all cylinders when Addison returns, I think it could really be an exciting offense to watch. It's nice to see a strong two-headed running attack that we haven't had in at least a couple of years now (probably since Cook and Mattison, so maybe more like 4?).
Zow
Footballguy
I ain't heard no fat lady!
snogger
Footballguy
O'Connell has become so conservative with his game plans in the first half.
You have Jefferson, Adison, Hockerson, Addison, And yet his play calling is same every first half.....
As with last year, if he calls a pass on first down, and it is incomplete, 95% of the time you know he will run it up the middle on 2nd.
Defense's know this, which leaves them in 3rd and long.
Did like the Akers to Oliver call, he needs to do more of that.
Need to call more pass action, screens, and get the QB out of the pocket until the OL learns how to block.
3 - 2 is ok. Just better hope McCarty is back after the break and O'Connell gets more creative.
You have Jefferson, Adison, Hockerson, Addison, And yet his play calling is same every first half.....
As with last year, if he calls a pass on first down, and it is incomplete, 95% of the time you know he will run it up the middle on 2nd.
Defense's know this, which leaves them in 3rd and long.
Did like the Akers to Oliver call, he needs to do more of that.
Need to call more pass action, screens, and get the QB out of the pocket until the OL learns how to block.
3 - 2 is ok. Just better hope McCarty is back after the break and O'Connell gets more creative.
snogger
Footballguy
Agreed. O'Connell has taken a huge step back in play calling. He keeps calling deep routes and the QB continues to get nailed standing behind that OL. He never adjusts his game plan.
So many dropped passes.. And easy catches.
And the haters out there expecting McCarthy to be a star in only his 5th start. This game is tough on any Young QB..
But yea, lets give up on him after 5 starts.
urbanhack
Fight The Power!
This is all on AOC for thinking McCarthy is/was ready.Agreed. O'Connell has taken a huge step back in play calling. He keeps calling deep routes and the QB continues to get nailed standing behind that OL. He never adjusts his game plan.
So many dropped passes.. And easy catches.
And the haters out there expecting McCarthy to be a star in only his 5th start. This game is tough on any Young QB..
But yea, let’s give up on him after 5 starts.
BigJim®
Footballguy
OL chaos was the last thing anyone would have expected, and it set chemistry and trust way back, JMHO. I think JJ will learn from this just like a lot of 1st year QBs. Given strength of schedule, it might not look like it until it’s too late for 2025. That last scoring drive he led was maybe more important than W/L.
snogger
Footballguy
This is all on AOC for thinking McCarthy is/was ready.Agreed. O'Connell has taken a huge step back in play calling. He keeps calling deep routes and the QB continues to get nailed standing behind that OL. He never adjusts his game plan.
So many dropped passes.. And easy catches.
And the haters out there expecting McCarthy to be a star in only his 5th start. This game is tough on any Young QB..
But yea, let’s give up on him after 5 starts.
At some point you have to play the cards you are dealt with. The team needs to find out if he is the future or not. Having him ride the bench isn't going to help.
The problem, IMO, is he hasn't adjusted the offensive scheme to McCarthy's strengths, nor adjust due to the subpar OL.
Smile for the day
