All I have to say to that is tough ****. Freeman's playing for his future on the Vikings, and he doesn't have the benefit of waiting to be eased into this system after everything went down in Tampa Bay. This is full tryout mode for the remainder of the season, and he's gonna have to show up or shut up if he ever hopes to receive not just a starting position, but a sizeable paycheck ever again. If he can't mentally "repair" himself after a bumpy start like this, then too bad - the Vikings won't wait around for him. Besides, this isn't a rookie we're talking about.acousticrock wrote:The worst part about this game is the hit it took on Freeman's confidence.
If he actually is going to be our starting QB, that wasn't a respectful way to ease him in.
Plus it may take even longer to get him into good form mentally after a nasty performance like that.
We've given up... right?
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Purple Jesus wrote:Yes. This season is over. Even if we should somehow make the playoffs, there is not a chance in hell we could even contend for anything against stronger opponents.
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Guys, this organization is finally holding someone accountable for this mess.
They released CB Jacob Lacey.
Never mind he didn't play; clearly the fault was his. Heads are rolling in Winter Park!
Poor CB Shaun Prater was claimed off waivers from the Eagles to fill his spot. Don't screw up, Prater. One more loss and you're outta here too.
Accountability!
They released CB Jacob Lacey.
Never mind he didn't play; clearly the fault was his. Heads are rolling in Winter Park!
Poor CB Shaun Prater was claimed off waivers from the Eagles to fill his spot. Don't screw up, Prater. One more loss and you're outta here too.
Accountability!
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Well, now that they have all of this years losses out of the way they can go on the 10-0 run and end up 11-5. 

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acousticrock wrote:The worst part about this game is the hit it took on Freeman's confidence.
If he actually is going to be our starting QB, that wasn't a respectful way to ease him in.
Plus it may take even longer to get him into good form mentally after a nasty performance like that.
I said that during the game..."Welcome to Minnesota! If you think your confidence is bad now, well you just wait..."

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dead_poet wrote:Guys, this organization is finally holding someone accountable for this mess.
They released CB Jacob Lacey.
Never mind he didn't play; clearly the fault was his. Heads are rolling in Winter Park!
Poor CB Shaun Prater was claimed off waivers from the Eagles to fill his spot. Don't screw up, Prater. One more loss and you're outta here too.
Accountability!

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They are going 1-15. Bank on it! Look at the remaining schedule and tell me where they're going to get a win.Demi wrote: http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NFL.html
1.3% chance of playoffs
http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfcstandings.html
98% chance of no playoffs
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/playoffodds
.3% chance
Whatever you say.![]()
"Possible. Not Probable".
It's reality, not negativity.
I'd love to see some kind of turnaround but it's just not happening.
And you know what? I don't really care about the Super Bowl. I just hope in my lifetime that the Vikings are good enough again that Demi will write something happy. And maybe change his avatar to something less grumpy.
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Man, when you put it that way it IS hard to root for isn't it. It would take some miraculous turnaround for this team just to go 7-9. What good would that do? Just a lower draft pick. Sorry, but that is reality when the team is as bad as it is.Hunter Morrow wrote:A winning streak for what? Everybody else in the division has 4 wins right now.
What is "best case scenario" on a winning streak that doesn't have us lifting the Lombardi Trophy?
What happened last year? 10-6 and drop a Wild Card game by 2 or 3 touchdowns?
Draft 22nd instead of 5th?
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Well, I've given up, I've seen enough. But for some reason I will be in front of the TV every Sunday for some mental anguish that I know is headed my way. This season has turned into a complete joke.
But, there I will be, watching them.
I feel like the fan of the Cleveland Indians in the Major League movies played by Randy Quaid. Absolutely sure they will suck, but still going to the games.
But, there I will be, watching them.
I feel like the fan of the Cleveland Indians in the Major League movies played by Randy Quaid. Absolutely sure they will suck, but still going to the games.
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Does this mean if Freeman starts again, we have to break into a chorus of 'Wild Thing'?dkoby wrote:Well, I've given up, I've seen enough. But for some reason I will be in front of the TV every Sunday for some mental anguish that I know is headed my way. This season has turned into a complete joke.
But, there I will be, watching them.
I feel like the fan of the Cleveland Indians in the Major League movies played by Randy Quaid. Absolutely sure they will suck, but still going to the games.

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