Viking Clap vs Our Man Dak game thread

Blown call, but that ball had no chance anyway.

SKOL VIKINGS! NOT!

That's what the Vikings get for trying to steal the Icelandic soccer team's cheer. Karma's a beotch.

Pikes Peak posted:

I must say, Rube Chat is quite entertaining.....highly recommended 

Purple chat or the "Behind enemy Lines Packer chat"? 

catts posted:

Pikes Peak posted:

catts posted:

wow, they need a new punter.

He's punting into the wind

They must have a good wind machine inside that stadium.

Kelly Anne was at the game? 

Too bad they couldn't both lose.

Dallas was "ripe for the picking" tonight. Turnovers, drive-killing penalties, & muffing a snap on a play that could have ended the game. The long pass to Bryant was the difference in the game. Likes just could not make a big play when needed. 

It's always nice to see the vikes lose. Period.

Shows even on a bad night DAL can still win.  And I hate the cowboys.

The 2 point try from the Vikings has been THE sports talk today. That play has been analyzed 1000's of times now, there has been MUCH wailing and gnashing of teeth, discussion of referees, replay...
And, of course, that should've been a penalty against DallAss. It reminded me somewhat of the play vs the Cards where ARod got hit on the facemask and it wasn't called.
What nobody is talking about is the Vikes LT moved early on that play. He is starting his set while the other OL are still in their stance. He's just about got a full step head start.
Here's a couple of pretty good views:
https://twitter.com/wingoz/status/804546474109501440

Yup, LT should have been called as well as the hit to the head (yes, one doesn't happen if the first had been called). But watch Bradford on that play. He sees his receiver, knows that's where he's going, and then totally takes his eyes off the receiver when the DL player was coming through to crush him, and he totally short-arms the throw causing that ball to sail away. If he stays focused and follows through either that receiver has a chance (he was double covered) or I think he gets the call (it always looks better when the QB's arm is caught up in the D guy). Vikes fans should blame their OL and OL coach for making their QB so gun shy.

And before they complain they should look at the facemask on Rodgers against the Cards.

I noticed that LT right away too and thought they got away with one.  On second look you might see how in real time it looked like the LT moved at the same instant the ball was snapped, and then the rest of the OL moved.  That wouldn't technically be a penalty if the ref was trusting his eyes though we have all seen false starts called in that situation.  Regardless, when slowing it down to frame by frame, the LT's back foot does move before the snap.

I thought the Dallas D-Lineman first knocked into Bradford's throwing arm preventing the follow through...then, continued on to the helmet and facemask grab.

I noticed the Vikings lost. And suck. 

Spielman needs to take an OL in round 1 to protect Sam. 

Oh wait.... he doesn't have a round 1 pick. He traded it away for the guy he can't keep upright. 

It writes itself with Minny. 

Packiderm posted:

catts posted:

Pikes Peak posted:

catts posted:

wow, they need a new punter.

He's punting into the wind

They must have a good wind machine inside that stadium.

Kelly Anne was at the game? 

She brought her wind machine, Hillary, to the game with her.

Before this thread gets the political lockdown....

Vikings have lost six of seven and know who to blame: The officials.

Watch it here, SD. You can see the ball is long gone before Bradford gets hit. The ref probably thought Bradford was cringing in anticipation of getting hit again.

But the LT's foot clearly moves back before the snap. 

This was the 3rd game in 10 days for both teams which limits prep time for the last 2 games plus, perhaps, being tired and less focused.

ChilliJon posted:

I noticed the Vikings lost. And suck. 

Spielman needs to take an OL in round 1 to protect Sam. 

Oh wait.... he doesn't have a round 1 pick. He traded it away for the guy he can't keep upright. 

It writes itself with Minny. 

Which means he has to go all in and find one in free agency. You can't win in the NFL without a competent left tackle. Here's what's available as of right now in the offseason.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/fre...ents/offensive-line/

As an addition to the previous post, what would Bakh have been worth had he hit the open market?

He likely signs Kalil for close to what Bakh is making.

It should have been a two point attempt from the 12. 

The two point attempt never happens if Dick Prescott doesn't slide before the first down and then fumble the snap on 3rd and 1. 

Dick Presotts brain fart doesn't matter if Thielen catches a punt. 

Normally Thursday night games suck because of the short week. Both teams had a week to prepare. This was pretty much a **** show from the start. And I found the play and the outcome positively perfect. 

While Treadwell continues to get nothing accomplished Jason Spriggs is learning how to play guard. Might have been a good selection for Minny  

Rick has free wheeled his way to 9 first round picks over the last 5 years. His team sucks. He has no first rounder next year. 

I hope Rick gets a nice extension. 

Its also important to note the Vikings have never won a Super Bowl. 

They, on paper anyway, had a fair amount of depth at tackle coming in, but Kalil and Smith got hurt, Loadholdt never made it back and Clemmings continues to look extremely raw as well as being flip-flopped from side-to-side repeatedly. They've also had injuries inside, where they have little depth. This is just the Football Gods reminding them they're the Vikings. 

They'll re-sign Kalil, they don't have much choice, pray for fewer injuries and draft a couple of interior guys.  

The 2 point try from the Vikings has been THE sports talk today. That play has been analyzed 1000's of times now, there has been MUCH wailing and gnashing of teeth, discussion of referees, replay...

At least they went for 2, unlike McCarthy. 

(Yes, I know they were down 2 and not 1, which makes all the difference.)

Fandame posted:

Watch it here, SD. You can see the ball is long gone before Bradford gets hit. The ref probably thought Bradford was cringing in anticipation of getting hit again.

But the LT's foot clearly moves back before the snap. 

I still see the inside of Bradford's right bicep get moved outward instead of a normal follow through motion...look at the D-Lineman's left elbow right before he hits Bradford in the helmet.  His elbow pushes Bradford's right arm outward......also, at the end of the throw, Bradford's right hand hits the D-Lineman's helmet and doesn't go through all the way.   So, I don't think Bradford got a proper follow through.

If you look at the replay from the other angle you can see the infringement on the follow-through better.

All that being said....it was still a crappy pass.

Just another last minute heartbreak for the Vikings. "This isn't Detroit, man!"