A different take on Elflein

[S197]

Wasn't Kline out with a concussion against Denver?

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

There have been two games where Dalvin Cook (and the running game in general) has been what anybody would call "shut down" ... against Chicago and against Denver. Kline was inactive with a concussion both games. Coincidence? I don't know. I'm not an expert. But it does seem pertinent.

And to blame Josh Kline for Pat Elflein's problems ... well, it doesn't mesh with what the Vikings themselves say about Kline.

On the Vikings podcast this week following the Denver game, they were talking about Kline being out, and how much of a loss it was. Apparently the team respects the guy GREATLY. Not just his coaches, but his peers, his teammates. They say he's very professional about how he goes about his business, that he sets a great example, and that he's a very good player. This is coming from people who are on the sideline and in the locker room. Sorry, but I'd trust that information over our armchair speculation.

It’s very worrisome Kline has had two concussions this year. One more and he very well could be done for the year. Chronic concussions are no joke, I really hope he’s ok. Not just ok to play but ok to be able to live a normal life after football.

[808vikingsfan]

Wasn't Kline out with a concussion against Denver?

I think you just hit the nail on the head.

There have been two games where Dalvin Cook (and the running game in general) has been what anybody would call "shut down" ... against Chicago and against Denver. Kline was inactive with a concussion both games. Coincidence? I don't know. I'm not an expert. But it does seem pertinent.

You could count the game PHI too.