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  Well, let's go: Vikings v Rams
Posted by: purplefaithful - 01-07-2025, 05:02 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (4)

More prepared for Rams' game-changer


Flores was candid Tuesday that the return of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua for the Oct. 24 game between the teams caught him and his defense off-guard.

Nacua missed five games with a sprained PCL suffered in Week 1. He’d just made his practice return from injured reserve two days before catching seven passes for 106 yards in the Rams’ 30-20 win against the Vikings.

“Quite honestly, we were a little bit surprised that he was out there,” Flores said. “We found out, let’s call it, four hours before a game. ... 

There was a little bit of scrambling.”

Flores said there’s little a team can do in that situation. They were somewhat familiar with Nacua from his 2023 tape but had virtually nothing on him from the current season.

This time, his defense will be better prepared. Nacua has appeared in every game since for the Rams — save last weekend, when they rested their starters against the Seahawks — and has 79 receptions for 990 yards and three touchdowns.

“They’re a very different team with Puka out there. Very different,” Flores said. “He brings an element in both the run and the pass game. 

That’s why he’s the player that he is. He opens things up for other players. Cooper Kupp is No. 1, certainly, but it’s really two No. 1s you’re dealing with.”

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  Vikings activate Jones, waive Rypien
Posted by: MaroonBells - 01-07-2025, 04:12 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (12)

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  Greenberg: Vikings should trade McCarthy
Posted by: MaroonBells - 01-07-2025, 02:55 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (35)

Mike Greenberg is a pretty smart guy, but this is not his best moment. I agree that the Vikings should explore the possibility of keeping Darnold, in whatever shape or form that takes. And I don't agree with some of the responses to this thread who think the Detroit game nixed that idea. It really should not have much of an impact on that decision.

I just think a lot of these talking heads have not paid much attention to the cap picture Kwesi has been carefully crafting since he came on board. The Vikings may extend Darnold, they may tag him, but the are absolutely not giving up JJ McCarthy before he's even thrown a pass in an NFL game....even for a top 10 pick. 

And if it comes down to one or the other, and if KOC thinks it's close at all between the two (and I suspect it is), then the Vikings are going to choose the $4M salary over the $40M salary. 

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  BFlo says he's gone if he gets the call
Posted by: Montana Tom - 01-07-2025, 02:17 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (16)

Per Bleacher Report...
Flores is among those potentially willing to become the next head coach of the Patriots.
He was asked if he had interest in the position ahead of this weekend's Wild Card Round matchup and he told reporters "I would say yes, but it's not up to me"

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  Brian Baldinger tape
Posted by: Still Hurtn - 01-07-2025, 08:15 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (8)

Scrolling through random videos and up pops a break down tape from Baldinger regarding the Lions game. Didn't realize it but Sam had wide open looks from Jets and Addison in the end zone multiple times. Looks like Sam shit the bed Sunday night. Someone please find and post.

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  Need to add a dynamic RB to maximize offense for 2025
Posted by: StickierBuns - 01-07-2025, 07:29 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (12)

I'm just ok with Aaron Jones, but you can see he's on the downside. Akers isn't dynamic, but is reliable. And Chandler, although dynamic, Minnesota doesn't trust him for whatever reason as he gets limited carries and they didn't move him up to 'The Man' status at RB in the offseason and signed Jones. We can see how other teams with strong skill players on offense benefit from a dynamic RB.

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  Is the Force strong with this one?
Posted by: StickierBuns - 01-07-2025, 05:01 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (5)

from r/minnesotavikings

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  NDSU BISON, 10th FCS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
Posted by: Zanary - 01-06-2025, 10:21 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

If my family would've stayed in NoDak, that would've likely been my alma mater; several of my kin went there.

10th Championship...so sweet! Maybe we'll draft Lance (the receiver), as we didn't get Lance (the QB)...!

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  Here to eat crow
Posted by: Packers24 - 01-06-2025, 07:09 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

We lost to Chicago at home. That hurt like hell. I’m here to admit we’re maybe not that good. It looks like season will be over in Philly. Anyway I’m here to eat crow after I talked lots of trash to you guys. Good luck in the playoffs.

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  Good Lord: Football on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, SNF, MNF
Posted by: purplefaithful - 01-06-2025, 06:05 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (1)

Ive already warned the missus...

Thursday:  Penn St vs ND
Friday:      Tex vs Ohio St
Saturday:  Chargers vs Texans, Steelers vs Ravens
Sunday:    Broncos vs Bills, Packers vs Eagles
SNF:         Commodes vs Bucs
MNF:        Vikings vs Rams...


Thats about 3200 hours of football...

And then suddenly? Its all over till the combine the following week lol!

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