Random Roster Thoughts...now that it's set
OL: except for C, this is the strongest OL in recent years. I will be watching the bull rush up the middle, closely.
WR: Top three truly produced last year. Hard to say anything more exemplary than the JJ/Adam duo.
TE: I'm nervous about just Irv.
RB: I like the change of pace options with the guys behind Cook and Mattison. Nice depth.
QB: Thank God they made the changes at QB2/3 that everyone here with a pulse agreed to be made. Waste of everyone's time. Love or hate Cousins, we are all hoping that the D isn't the sieve it was last year in a record-setting last two minutes of Q2 & Q4, so that it doesn't fall on his back to win games. Gotta admit, his offensive stats don't lie. We could do worse, and by God, he is shockingly durable.
DL: I like Harrison Phillips' motor. Dalvin Tomlinson solid, not much about the other guys. Hello Suh?
OL: Stud bookends.
IL: Starters rank third and tenth respectively, in total NFL tackles since their respective rookie seasons (2015)
DB: A nice mix of current and former Pro-Bowlers, with some youngsters. I am particularly keen on this year's new backs...Booth and Cine.
We really haven't seen any of "this" team. The combined weaknesses are far fewer (on paper) than any time in recent memory.
We had some really poor luck the last two years, between injuries, COVID, and a horrific defense melt down in the last two minutes of each half.
We also witnessed some really horrible clock management.
I applaud KOC's decision to not play the starters for our entertainment. I feel badly for Bisi and T.Y.
I know the roster will change, and the PS will rotate all season. I really like the expanded Practice Squad numbers.
My random thoughts...what are yours?
@"VikingOracle" said: I think this is a good article to read; it says a lot of what posters here have written: https://www.golongtd.com/p/its-a-new-day-for-the-minnesota-vikings
That is pretty amazing. Great article. Gets a fan excited. Z was dated and toxic, zero doubt the last year or so.
@"VikingOracle" said: I think this is a good article to read; it says a lot of what posters here have written: https://www.golongtd.com/p/its-a-new-day-for-the-minnesota-vikings
Great read, thx for posting!! I guess this is a situation where if we as fans were speculating how un-fun it must be in Eagan then it was a really bad situation...
@"VikingOracle" said: I think this is a good article to read; it says a lot of what posters here have written: https://www.golongtd.com/p/its-a-new-day-for-the-minnesota-vikings
Light a candle. Cue the Bon Iver. Bliss is in the air.
@"purplefaithful" said:@"VikingOracle" said: I think this is a good article to read; it says a lot of what posters here have written: https://www.golongtd.com/p/its-a-new-day-for-the-minnesota-vikings
Great read, thx for posting!! I guess this is a situation where if we as fans were speculating how un-fun it must be in Eagan then it was a really bad situation...
Here is the bad undertone to the article -- either the Wilf's were clueless that the coaching had become toxic the past couple of years or they chose to do nothing. Overall I have liked the Wilf's ownership because they have invested in the franchise but their managerial decisions have been questionable -- hopefully, this year is when the blind squirrel finds the nut.
@"VikingOracle" said:@"purplefaithful" said:@"VikingOracle" said: I think this is a good article to read; it says a lot of what posters here have written: https://www.golongtd.com/p/its-a-new-day-for-the-minnesota-vikings
Great read, thx for posting!! I guess this is a situation where if we as fans were speculating how un-fun it must be in Eagan then it was a really bad situation...
Here is the bad undertone to the article -- either the Wilf's were clueless that the coaching had become toxic the past couple of years or they chose to do nothing. Overall I have liked the Wilf's ownership because they have invested in the franchise but their managerial decisions have been questionable -- hopefully, this year is when the blind squirrel finds the nut.
I can understand that perspective - even agree with it to some degree...It may also have been a matter of allegiance and "hands off" that went about 2 years too long.
The #Saints are signing G Wyatt Davis off the #Giants practice squad to their active roster. The former #Vikings third-round pick has a new home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 8, 2022
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