Vikes thread!

[KEN W]

No more regular college games on Saturdays. So NFL moves in and moves 3 of the better games from the next day Sunday.

[Gunner55]

Kind of a long read but it gives some insight into the how & why of Flores's new defense. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39006295/how-minnesota-vikings-brian-flores-adopted-pittsburgh-panthers-defense

[LPS]

No more regular college games on Saturdays. So NFL moves in and moves 3 of the better games from the next day Sunday.

That's right, forgot about the college thing.  Good times when football is on Sat and Sun.   

[LPS]

Waiting for word on our QB.  Supposed to announce today I hear.

[KEN W]

O'Connel says Josh Dobbs will be under center for a fifth consecutive game when the Vikings visit the Raiders Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas.

[LPS]

Ya darn it.  Makes me not even want to watch the game.

[mike89]

Ya darn it.  Makes me not even want to watch the game.

why?? it wasn't all his fault...

[Bobberineyes]

I didn't get to watch either game they lost on prime time, I'll be watching this one. Put Dobbs  in I say, if Hall is ready give him the ball if Dobbs can't do anything.

[KEN W]

O'Connell......“We’ve been in a process of trying to provide him with clarity on what we’re doing offensively and then we’re learning a lot about each other as we go,” O’Connell said of Dobbs. “That’s why I love having him here — his work ethic, spending a lot of time with him, getting to know him, and continuing to dive deeper into what helps him be the best version of himself. That’s what I know that we pride ourselves on around here, is helping our players do that."

[glenn57]

they play the raiders at 3;05 sunday!!!!!!

[glenn57]

  shoulda went with dutchy....... gonna be a long afternoon at this rate.

[KEN W]

At least the defense is keeping them in the game. Jefferson only lasted a quarter and a half. Out for the game. Taken to a hospital.

Vikes with 3 passing yards in the first half.

[dutchboy]

shoulda went with dutchy....... gonna be a long afternoon at this rate.

Dutchy drives to fast, got home in time for the second half of this pig slop. Kids scored 16 goals combined which will be 13 more than the Vikings will score today.

[glenn57]

shoulda went with dutchy....... gonna be a long afternoon at this rate.

Dutchy drives to fast, got home in time for the second half of this pig slop. Kids scored 16 goals combined which will be 13 more than the Vikings will score today.

[birdswacker]

Why do I get sucked into this Vikings crap!!!
 0-0 after 3 quarters??

[dutchboy]

If you live within the border of Minnesota you have as good a chance of catching a Dobbs pass today as any receiver on the field.

[birdswacker]

Wow new QB and across mid field!
Is a touchdown coming?

[dutchboy]

There is a HUGE difference between a great defensive game and two putrid offenses.

But as bad as Dobbs was today, he wasn't the worse guy in the stadium, that distinction falls to Mark Sanchez on the mic.

[KEN W]

End of that. only lower score could be 2-0. 

[KEN W]

That's 3 crappy offensive games in a row.   

[LPS]

How can it be possible in this universe for a coach to take 3 quarters to put a different QB in when the score is 0-0?  The two guys that have been practicing with the team for the last couple of years are on the bench for the last two embarrassing losses. ????

[KEN W]

Does the offensive line have anyone left? They were joking about having to put Hockenson in at Tackle.

[Gunner55]

How can it be possible in this universe for a coach to take 3 quarters to put a different QB in when the score is 0-0?  The two guys that have been practicing with the team for the last couple of years are on the bench for the last two embarrassing losses. ????

This is Mullens 2nd year with the Vikings but Hall was a 5th Rd pick this year. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4373632/jaren-hall Hall wasn't going to play anyway as he was inactive.

[Gunner55]

Does the offensive line have anyone left? They were joking about having to put Hockenson in at Tackle.

Darrisaw played every snap, Bradbury might've too but that's it. Risner came back after 1/2 time. The IL could be 2 pages long this week.

[KEN W]

O'Connel on Jefferson....."We wanted to rule out any potential complications from that so he did go to a local hospital and get evaluated and he has since returned and he will travel home with us," O'Connell said. "Feel pretty encouraged about the early news on Justin, now we'll have to see on a short week how he's able to turn over from this."

[Jerkbiat]

So what happened to him? I was in and out of the garage and just caught a replay of him getting hit. Never really heard what happened.

[Gunner55]

He took a big hit in the upper ribs going up for a pass across the middle. He winced as soon as he hit the ground but he tried to stay in the game anyway. He came out after the next play.

[Gunner55]

The undrafted rookie LB from Cinncinnati, Pace, had a monster game yday. I hope he got a game ball & he could easily be the league's defensive player of the week IMO too. He had 13 tackles, 7 solos, the next closest was Metellus with 7. He also had a sack early as well as the INT at the end. 

[KEN W]

O'Connel....." I consider Justin day-to-day with a good chance to hopefully be with us playing on Saturday in Cincinnati."

[LPS]

We will seriously need him for this game.  That's right it is a Sat game. AND it is at noon.      Then Steelers at Colts next and the evening game is Broncos at the Lions.  A lot could happen on that day.