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We should know, by now, that we cannot ever count on the Vikings to do anything that would help the Packers.
And with today's loss to the New Orleans Saints thus ends the competitive portion of the 60th straight season of Minnesota Vikings football ending without an NFL title.
Merry Christmas one and all.
Zimmer: "This is a bad defense. The worst one I've ever had."
5:11 PM · Dec 25, 2020·Twitter Web App
I would say losing Barr, and then Kendricks is a big part of that "worst" defense. And Hunter being gone doesn't help either.
Good teams overcome injuries. Bad teams have injuries then trade away their sack leader for the season as they waive the white flag.
Florio not happy with his Vikes
Kirk Cousins hasn't taken Vikings where they thought he would - ProFootballTalk (nbcsports.com)
In the article Florio compares the Immaculate Reception to the Minneapolis Miracle in how they were alike. But they were different in that the Steelers kept their QB (Bradshaw), while the Vikings sent their 13-3 QB packing. Sometimes a QB is good because of how they think rather than their physical traits. But GMs fall in love with the physical stuff. I might have said that the fall of the Minnesota Vikings will be compared to the fall of the Roman Empire - but the Vikings haven't risen yet.
@Ghost of Lambeau posted:In the article Florio compares the Immaculate Reception to the Minneapolis Miracle in how they were alike. But they were different in that the Steelers kept their QB (Bradshaw), while the Vikings sent their 13-3 QB packing. Sometimes a QB is good because of how they think rather than their physical traits. But GMs fall in love with the physical stuff. I might have said that the fall of the Minnesota Vikings will be compared to the fall of the Roman Empire - but the Vikings haven't risen yet.
Cousins hasn't been bad. His QB rating over 3 seasons as a Viking is 103.0. In 3 seasons, he's averaged about 4000 yards, 30 TDs, and 10 Ints. a season and completed 69% of his passes. He's been more than good enough to win with. Cook is great, Jefferson and Thielen are a top 10 tandem in the league.
It's obviously the defense. You should fire Zimmer as he's the defensive guy.
They shouldn't fire Zimmer, they should sign him to a lifetime contract.
@MichiganPacker2 posted:Cousins hasn't been bad. His QB rating over 3 seasons as a Viking is 103.0. In 3 seasons, he's averaged about 4000 yards, 30 TDs, and 10 Ints. a season and completed 69% of his passes. He's been more than good enough to win with. Cook is great, Jefferson and Thielen are a top 10 tandem in the league.
It's obviously the defense. You should fire Zimmer as he's the defensive guy.
"In the article Florio compares the Immaculate Reception to the Minneapolis Miracle in how they were alike."
Couple of things: Cousins hasn't been bad, except for one thing: All those stats have been built on the puny stuff. If you watch a game, everything is underneath. Throwing down the field more than 15 yards is an adventure and if caught, mostly due to guys wide open or his WRs making great plays. He cannot make great throws down the field and refuses to throw into tight windows. Thielen and Jefferson are a great tandem who are being wasted with Cousins, as is Smith, the TE. When Jefferson screamed, "F*ck Kirk, throw the ball!" it was because it was a tight throw; Cousins wouldn't put the ball anywhere near Jefferson because he doubted himself. He's just not a big-time, balls-out QB; he's a safe, game manager, back-up QB who will win you a game or two when your starter is out.
As to Florio's comment: what a joke. I hate that name. The "Minneapolis Miracle" is more like the "New Orleans Oopsie." Rookie goes for bomb hit and totally misses tackle, and defensive coach not doubling opponent's best WR on last play of game does not a miracle make.
@Fandame posted:"In the article Florio compares the Immaculate Reception to the Minneapolis Miracle in how they were alike."
Couple of things: Cousins hasn't been bad, except for one thing: All those stats have been built on the puny stuff. If you watch a game, everything is underneath. Throwing down the field more than 15 yards is an adventure and if caught, mostly due to guys wide open or his WRs making great plays. He cannot make great throws down the field and refuses to throw into tight windows. Thielen and Jefferson are a great tandem who are being wasted with Cousins, as is Smith, the TE. When Jefferson screamed, "F*ck Kirk, throw the ball!" it was because it was a tight throw; Cousins wouldn't put the ball anywhere near Jefferson because he doubted himself. He's just not a big-time, balls-out QB; he's a safe, game manager, back-up QB who will win you a game or two when your starter is out.
As to Florio's comment: what a joke. I hate that name. The "Minneapolis Miracle" is more like the "New Orleans Oopsie." Rookie goes for bomb hit and totally misses tackle, and defensive coach not doubling opponent's best WR on last play of game does not a miracle make.
Yep, the NO defender decided to get cute with Diggs, who burned him, for the game winner. These went on sale, at 50% off, shortly after the trouncing Phillie gave the vikings in the NFCCG, ending Minnesota's season and continuing their streak of suck. BTW, who really listens to Florio, anyway?
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If/when the Vikes replace Spielman, they should hire Florio as GM.
Talk about a perfect fit!
the existing team/format/qb/etc is doing just great, lock em up forever.
@Packwood posted:Florio not happy with his Vikes
Kirk Cousins hasn't taken Vikings where they thought he would - ProFootballTalk (nbcsports.com)
You can't blame Cousins for that. It's the Vikings fault for thinking he would take them anywhere.
They won a playoff game....2 years ago. Whatta ride!
As I reflect upon the close of 2020 and the instability and uncertainty that this year has brought, it is reassuring to know that the Vikings are guaranteed to have a losing season. They truly have been a light in the storm.
Serious news here....Cooks father passed away
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook won't play Sunday vs. Lions after father's deathhttps://t.co/BQKZDQos7y pic.twitter.com/T212t9nkLb
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 30, 2020
@Boris posted:Serious news here....Cooks father passed away
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook won't play Sunday vs. Lions after father's deathhttps://t.co/BQKZDQos7y pic.twitter.com/T212t9nkLb
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) December 30, 2020
Good move not to try to play in a meaningless game.
Cook's father was only 46. He was also diabetic. Sad news.
Speaking of the Vikings Suck:
Vikings defense has forced 2 punts in its last 25 drives (since the 2nd quarter in TB):
— Krauser (@Krauserrific) December 26, 2020
74 yards, TD
56, TD
71, FG
75, TD
6, punt
34, FG
5, punt
58, TD
51, FG
76, TD
17, FG
75, TD
42, FG
65, INT
5, FG
75, TD
66, TD
84, FG
55, INT
46, TD
13, INT
74, TD
67, TD
58, TD
48, TD
@PackerHawk posted:Speaking of the Vikings Suck:
Vikings defense has forced 2 punts in its last 25 drives (since the 2nd quarter in TB):
— Krauser (@Krauserrific) December 26, 2020
74 yards, TD
56, TD
71, FG
75, TD
6, punt
34, FG
5, punt
58, TD
51, FG
76, TD
17, FG
75, TD
42, FG
65, INT
5, FG
75, TD
66, TD
84, FG
55, INT
46, TD
13, INT
74, TD
67, TD
58, TD
48, TD
I'm quoting this just because: Because I tried posting this earlier and for some reason my puter wouldn't allow it. Because I hate the Vikings more than the Bares. Because Pedmo is the biggest douchbag on the planet. And Because The Vikings suck.
The photo, in this article, showing a lone fan in the stands, could have been taken from any vikings home game, in the 1990's, when Pillsbury, 3M or General Mills had to buy up the empty seats, in order for the game to be aired, on TV. There is so much wrong with the vikings, I'm wondering if this article will become a series of articles. Blaming the lack of fans, for an at home loss to the Packers, due to Covid protocols, was lame, as all teams played their home games in near empty stadia.
Boobiak "retires"
https://profootballtalk.nbcspo...fensive-coordinator/
I wonder what Brad Childress is up to...
I looked up Philbin to see if he was available. I overlooked the obvious answer.
Joseph Anthony Philbin is an American football coach who currently serves as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
I can't decide if that would be a lateral move or an upgrade or downgrade. This will keep me up at night.
He's actually assistant to the head coach, not assistant head coach. Never trust Wikipedia.
@PackerHawk posted:I looked up Philbin to see if he was available. I overlooked the obvious answer.
Joseph Anthony Philbin is an American football coach who currently serves as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
DUH, you should know better.
@Chongo posted:Boobiak "retires"
https://profootballtalk.nbcspo...fensive-coordinator/
I wonder what Brad Childress is up to...
Maybe Kubiak is going back to Denver as GM.
Maybe Winston Moss can join MM in Dallass
Beef Supreme wrote: ↑Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:03 pmYeah, but when was the last time we played Seattle at home?
apparently the Vikings fans on Reddit are convinced they are going to win it all next year.....
Do they understand that prior performance usually is predictive of future outcomes?
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