Re: Week 3 Reaction Thread
Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:19 am
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lol. Found this on another forum.S197 wrote:Seeing the long term damage being a Vikings fan has had to our psyche is somewhat amusing.
Preseason -- Dear god we suck! Our crap offense can't score a single TD and our D is getting beat by children!
Saints -- We are an unstoppable juggernaut of offensive dominance led by the golden laser arm of Bradford!
Steelers -- Keenum is a slow reacting statue! Start Sloter!
Bucs -- Keenum is genuinely the best QB we have on the team! Who needs Bradford!
I say this in jest of course but my overall takeaway is this is a good team that can compete on any given Sunday but doesn't have the luxury to play undisciplined football. Good teams are going to have off weeks where they look downright bad (Dallas last week, Oakland this week, etc.) but the big key is winning those close games. Like those two we gave up to Detroit last year. Little errors make a big difference between an 8 and 10 win season. We're likely in for more ups and downs, particularly in the weeks to come before Bradford/Bridgewater return.
blrasmuMr. Semiautomatic 20 points 1 day ago
Week 1: Super Bowl
Week 2: Tank for Darnold
Week 3: SUUUUUPER BOOOOWL!
It's a heck of a roller coaster isn't it!S197 wrote:Seeing the long term damage being a Vikings fan has had to our psyche is somewhat amusing.
Preseason -- Dear god we suck! Our crap offense can't score a single TD and our D is getting beat by children!
Saints -- We are an unstoppable juggernaut of offensive dominance led by the golden laser arm of Bradford!
Steelers -- Keenum is a slow reacting statue! Start Sloter!
Bucs -- Keenum is genuinely the best QB we have on the team! Who needs Bradford!
I say this in jest of course but my overall takeaway is this is a good team that can compete on any given Sunday but doesn't have the luxury to play undisciplined football. Good teams are going to have off weeks where they look downright bad (Dallas last week, Oakland this week, etc.) but the big key is winning those close games. Like those two we gave up to Detroit last year. Little errors make a big difference between an 8 and 10 win season. We're likely in for more ups and downs, particularly in the weeks to come before Bradford/Bridgewater return.
I don't know. But I know Bradford gives us a better chance than Case Keenum.FireSpieldope wrote: I get his stats are horrible, so are Bradfords, but at the same time he's played in 24 games. Started 0-8. I thought he was a couple years younger, but having less starts and a healthier body by far, he still has more upside.
My biggest point is at this point, it scares the crap out of me to give shattered knee 20 million a year when he's never had even a playoff appearance. Sometimes it just comes down to getting it done, enough with the excuses. He's had his chances. If he was a 2nd or 3rd rounder, he'd probably be riding the bench by now. Maybe a miracle can happen and he can prove me wrong, I just don't see him as a SB winner? Do you?
*Faints*808vikingsfan wrote:DP, if you are currently subscribing to PFF, now is the time to cancel. (image taken from reddit)
Like I said last week, that site has zero credibility to me anymore.mansquatch wrote:LOL at Trae Waynes being the highest rated CB.
He's the highest rated in run stop. Which I can definitely see because he's been excellent so far this year.mansquatch wrote:LOL at Trae Waynes being the highest rated CB.
He has always been good at that. Does he play Nickel?Pondering Her Percy wrote: He's the highest rated in run stop. Which I can definitely see because he's been excellent so far this year.
I think we may be in a situation where we don't have next year's starting QB on the team. Which is crazy to think about as before the concern was whether we would keep Bridgewater or Bradford. With the amount of time Sam is going to miss, I can't see anyone giving him a mega contract. There's simply too much risk. Whoever signs him next year is going to need a strong contingency plan. Same with Teddy.FireSpieldope wrote:My biggest point is at this point, it scares the crap out of me to give shattered knee 20 million a year when he's never had even a playoff appearance. Sometimes it just comes down to getting it done, enough with the excuses. He's had his chances. If he was a 2nd or 3rd rounder, he'd probably be riding the bench by now. Maybe a miracle can happen and he can prove me wrong, I just don't see him as a SB winner? Do you?
I agree, and it is a scary thought. If I had to guess, I could say maybe Bradford would accept a lesser deal, but who knows.S197 wrote: I think we may be in a situation where we don't have next year's starting QB on the team. Which is crazy to think about as before the concern was whether we would keep Bridgewater or Bradford. With the amount of time Sam is going to miss, I can't see anyone giving him a mega contract. There's simply too much risk. Whoever signs him next year is going to need a strong contingency plan. Same with Teddy.
It's a shame because I think both are good QB's but it's tough to commit your most valued position to someone who can be taken out by a non-contact injury.
exactly my concern....which was one reason to see what Sloter has before this season is over....however, maybe Keenum has his Jim Plunket-like rebirth.S197 wrote: I think we may be in a situation where we don't have next year's starting QB on the team. Which is crazy to think about as before the concern was whether we would keep Bridgewater or Bradford. With the amount of time Sam is going to miss, I can't see anyone giving him a mega contract. There's simply too much risk. Whoever signs him next year is going to need a strong contingency plan. Same with Teddy.
It's a shame because I think both are good QB's but it's tough to commit your most valued position to someone who can be taken out by a non-contact injury.
Dude, with all due respect, what is your fixation with Kyle Sloter? Did you go to high school with him or something?Nunin wrote: exactly my concern....which was one reason to see what Sloter has before this season is over....however, maybe Keenum has his Jim Plunket-like rebirth.