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The more Zimmer makes comments like that, the more I like him. I hope he's successful with the Vikings because thus far, I really appreciate the way he's going about his job.dead_poet wrote:
HOLY smokes, DP, what a change from the giraffe. You said you'd change it when you felt differently about the team. I guess that's happened?dead_poet wrote: http://blog.startribune.com/sports/acce ... used-today
A) I have a bit of optimism going into the seasonTexas Vike wrote:HOLY smokes, DP, what a change from the giraffe. You said you'd change it when you felt differently about the team. I guess that's happened?
More at the link. I liked this:Christian Ponder never heard boos when he played in high school in Texas. He claims he didn't hear any at Florida State, either.
"It hasn't happened before, until I got here," the Vikings' quarterback said Wednesday.
Ponder was booed at times when he struggled in games last season, his third in the NFL. Then, during the Vikings' preseason opener Aug. 8 against Oakland, he was razzed by home fans at TCF Bank Stadium.
That prompted offensive coordinator Norv Turner to express his disappointment Tuesday in how fans have treated Ponder, who has dropped to third-string after being Minnesota's primary starter the past three years.
"I agree with Norv," wide receiver Greg Jennings said. "He's a part of our team. He's a part of this organization. He's been part of this organization for the last four years, so, if you boo one of us, you boo all of us. We're a team."
In other words, boo Ponder and Greg Jennings will straight up fight you.Mothman wrote:More at the link. I liked this:
LOL! That's right and the article makes it sound like Cassel might get in there too.dead_poet wrote:In other words, boo Ponder and Greg Jennings will straight up fight you.
I couldn't agree more. I love seeing the unity between the players. The teams that bond the most seem to be the teams that perform the best every single year.Mothman wrote: LOL! That's right and the article makes it sound like Cassel might get in there too.
Seriously, it's nice to see Ponder's coaches and teammates showing support for him this week. I realize he's been a disappointment to Vikings fans but I think he's handled himself in a classy, professional way as a Viking.
The classic chicken/egg question. Does bonding cause the team to perform better, or is it that performing better (winning) causes the team to bond better? I think it is the latter. Speaking from experience (no, not NFL experience, just team sports in general), it's much easier to bond with your teammates if the team is winning.DKSweets wrote: I couldn't agree more. I love seeing the unity between the players. The teams that bond the most seem to be the teams that perform the best every single year.
Yeah... and I'd take $50 for my lucky gym sock, but sometimes the asking price exceeds the value of what is being offered...mondry wrote:sam bradford tore his ACL again, I'd take a 5th for Ponder.
Actually, Ponder might be worth a fifth to a team in the Rams situation. If I were their GM, I'd certainly consider that price. Ponder is still a young QB, entering just his 4th season, and he's had some success. With a change of scenery and good coaching, he might surprise.DKSweets wrote:Yeah... and I'd take $50 for my lucky gym sock, but sometimes the asking price exceeds the value of what is being offered...
Depends on how lucky your sock really is.DKSweets wrote:Yeah... and I'd take $50 for my lucky gym sock, but sometimes the asking price exceeds the value of what is being offered...
I think he would surprise a lot of people. I think the coaching staff on the Vikings the last few years did him no favors. Had he been under Turner the last three years I think we would be seeing a different player. But that's just me.Mothman wrote: Actually, Ponder might be worth a fifth to a team in the Rams situation. If I were their GM, I'd certainly consider that price. Ponder is still a young QB, entering just his 4th season, and he's had some success. With a change of scenery and good coaching, he might surprise.
Ponder should really be looking at this week's game as a big opportunity. I'm assuming he'll play and if he plays well, and reminds the Rams that he can be a good QB when he plays smart, the Vikes just might get a call from St. Louis...