The positives

[PurpleKoolaid]

Positive...The Positives almost outnumber the negatives. hows that?

[Texas Vike]

Oh I see, it was a little science experiment all along. We'll cleverly call it "The positives" thread then see how long it takes before the crowd makes it negative while we quietly giggle over in the corner. Oh you positive Pammy's are a tricky bunch xD.

What exactly is "tricky" about naming a thread "The positives" and then expecting posters to discuss positive aspects of the game? Self control is tricky, perhaps?

Here, I'll show you how it works. Some positive takeaways form the Bill's game:
1. The Bills had tons of penalties; they looked undisciplined for all of their raw energy. Through two quarters we had 0 penalties.
2. Ponder kept poised even w/ consistent pressure. Had some nice throws to Rudy.
3. Our first line D allowed 0 points. (until the final FG... I'm watching NFL network replay... just saw the Bills' last drive)
4. Two question marks on D looked good: LB (Greenway especially) and secondary (created a turnover and held Buffalo to few yards). Rhodes looked good.
5. Apart from Jarius, no injuries. Very important.

Now, lest you think I only see the positives, I've already posted in Demi's "The Negatives" thread. I won't pout and call him "tricky" for naming a thread and expecting dialogue along the lines of what he was seeking.

[Mothman]

Here, I'll show you how it works. Some positive takeaways form the Bill's game:
1. The Bills had tons of penalties; they looked undisciplined for all of their raw energy. Through two quarters we had 0 penalties.
2. Ponder kept poised even w/ consistent pressure. Had some nice throws to Rudy.

I think those are both big positives, as is the first line defense allowing no points (they already had a number of backups playing when the FG you mentioned was scored).

[Texas Vike]

Addendum:

1. Banyard showed some pizzazz on a couple of 4th quarter carries. I like our options behind Toby and I hope we can keep one of them around so that when Toby walks next year whoever it is can step in.

2. If McKenzie hadn't held (unnecessarily) Burton might have had a 102 yard KO return TD. Burton looks ready to make the squad.

3. (edited to add) MBT played great ball! He looked surprisingly poised making all kinds of throws.

[Funkytown]

If McKenzie hadn't held (unnecessarily) Burton might have had a 102 yard KO return TD. Burton looks ready to make the squad.

Yes! That was a very pretty play--just until it was called back. Either way, Burton is one guy I've been very impressed with so far. Definitely a bright spot!

[mondry]

Yes! That was a very pretty play--just until it was called back. Either way, Burton is one guy I've been very impressed with so far. Definitely a bright spot!

Agreed! I think a lot of people were ready to bail on Burton but he's really turned it on this preseason in a good way!

[Funkytown]

How can you be such a positive person? You've been a Vikes fan long enough... Haha maybe it's just because you're female. They are positive by nature.

But my being a Vikes AND Cubs fan doesn't help that I am just a pessimist all round in general anyway..

I always hope for the best and expect the worst. I have no faith ha Murphy's Law!

Well, quit dooming yourself with the Vikings AND the Cubs. That would be a good start.

As far as being positive, that's just me in general. That, and I have a lot of faith and love for the Vikings. I suppose, oftentimes, I make excuses for them and convince myself it's all going to be okay. lol.

With that said, don't even TALK to me when things aren't going my way concerning the Vikings (especially against my most-hated teams). Don't call me, don't text me, heck...don't even LOOK at me. lol. My own Mom knows better than to call or text when the Vikings are on, especially if things are looking ugly. She says she knows better, and she'll just wait until the next day.

I'm very, VERY passionate during the game (start to lose my voice mid-first quarter at games )...but I've learned to let things go after a short bit. After I have time to settle down and think about things logically, there's nothing to freak out about. It's done and over with. You can only move forward. That's why I might huff and puff for a minute, but I'll be over it shortly. I'm not completely blinded, though. I can see both sides. I also have no problem with discussing our shortcomings. I just don't find it healthy to constantly whine and cry about things, especially if I can't change them. That--that is a boy thing. Kidding!

[Mothman]

I also have no problem with discussing our shortcomings. I just don't find it healthy to constantly whine and cry about things, especially if I can't change them. That--that is a boy thing. Kidding!

[The Breeze]

Believe it or not, it's entirely possible to discuss both sides of negative and positive without all the sacrcasm and taunting tones that some guys can't seem to control. It's eerily similar to the the way Ponder leaves the Pocket early....just a complete lack of control when he sees something he doesn't like.

Maybe that's why he drives certain people crazy...they see themselves in him.

[Funkytown]

Glad you enjoyed that, Jim.

[Funkytown]

Hahaha Love it! I know how it goes. A Viking loss on Sundays pretty much ruins the week until the next game. I want to break stuff when my teams lose and I might even bang on things and break them when they score touchdowns. It goes both ways. Oh, the passion!

The passion makes it all worth it. Sure, the bad times suck...but the passion makes the good times that much better.

[PacificNorseWest]

Sorry so late. Us West Coast guys have to wait for the reply. Anyway...

-Ponder's pocket movement
-Ponder's accuracy (even on passes that went down as incomplete)
-Defense flying to the ball

I'm only 1 quarter in and this is what stands out so far.

[Crax]

Positives from preseason vs 49ers:
First string defense had some real nice series. Holding the 49ers to 3 points after the fumble was great
Robison looks to be playing really well so far. He started fast last year, looking to be again this year.

[S197]

Lets try to respect the spirit of the thread and keep things positive. There is also a negative thread and numerous others you can post in if you have nothing good to say. Multiple posts were removed.

[Purple bruise]

Lets try to respect the spirit of the thread and keep things positive. There is also a negative thread and numerous others you can post in if you have nothing good to say. Multiple posts were removed.

Thank you for doing that for some of our sanity sake.
Look, no one that I know is picking the Vikes to go to the Super Bowl nor is anyone saying that Ponder will be a great QB and some day be in the Pro Bowl. What a few of us positive people are saying is that we enjoy the team and the progress that they have made in the last year (increasing their win total by 7 games). I really liked the draft and the fact that the team got Jennings. So to me, I see the team headed in a positive direction.
This team is a long ways away from the Super Bowl but I enjoy watching AD play along with JA, Rudolph, Kalil, Walsh, Smith, C Patterson, Sullivan, Felton, Greenway, Robison, Griffith, and several other of the team members.
I would list getting a new stadium as a definate positive and not to watch the Vikes pack their bags and leave town.
Anyway I will keep being positive and enjoy watching the team hopefull that they take another step up this season