Cowboys @ Vikings Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 13

[J. Kapp 11]

Wow. Clemmings held AND gave up the sack. How bad is bad?

[Dmizzle0]

Even the defense is questionable though. Does it really matter if the stats look good when they're giving up huge plays and easy scores?

They are a good defense that isn't consistent, which in my view is about the same end result as an average defense that is consistent.

Thats because they are always on the field.

[TSonn]

We won't get the ball back. See ya!

[vatusay]

Not anymore they took that away this year.

Seriously? I swear I have seen illegal touching this year? Learn something new every day.

I'll tell you what I already knew. Do not ever get your hopes up following this team.

[me4get]

Worthless POS.

There is no backups left.

[J. Kapp 11]

You talking about the 2nd rounder? They traded their 1st.

With 3 picks in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, we could possibly trade back into the first.

Of course, then we'd have no 2nds or 3rds.

[Purple Reign]

So many stupid mistakes at critical times.

Some people would say that's a coaching problem.

[VikingLord]

Thats because they are always on the field.

I'd buy that if I'd never seen truly dominant defenses before. Unfortunately I have, and equally unfortunately, this Vikings defense isn't one of them.

[VikingLord]

Some people would say that's a coaching problem.

I would put it more directly on the players for the types of mistakes being made, but yeah, coaching should emphasize sound technique and decision-making to minimize the impact of those errors.

[purplehaze]

Haha that is why you need a mobile QB folks in the modern time.

[Dmizzle0]

First ref rant....

Dude clearly got blocked in the back.

[Purple Reign]

Offensive PI ON DALLAS last play ,went out of bounds on his own an hit a player before establishing .himself inbounds

You could say defensive PI since the defender forced him out of bounds. Good no call.

[VikingLord]

So, a GREAT example of poor coaching in this game has been the complete failure to prevent freakin' Dak Prescott from running cleanly for 1st down after 1st down. Sickening to watch a rookie QB constantly break contain and do that.

[PurpleMustReign]

Some people would say that's a coaching problem.

It is.

[J. Kapp 11]

I'd buy that if I'd never seen truly dominant defenses before. Unfortunately I have, and equally unfortunately, this Vikings defense isn't one of them.

I have to disagree.

They're exceptionally good, and they're absolutely ferocious when they can play with the lead. The problem is they never do. This offense puts the defense in untenable positions possession after possession.

Give this team just an average offense, and the defense is 5-7 ppg better.