2023 Vikings Regular Season Thread

[nicksaviking]

7 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

He's my least favorite of the top 6, so of course they will....

He'd be number 5 for me, as I'd rather have him then Penix. 

Still, numbers 4, 5 or even 6 this year is better than number 2 or 3 most years.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Yikes:

 

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

That attendance is like back in the 1990s when I was attending college baseball games in the Metrodome in March 

[Vanimal46]

17 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Yikes:

 

In fairness the forecast called for heavy rain and 35+ MPH wind. I’m not sitting in that either. Especially when the Panthers were 1-12 entering the game. 

[nicksaviking]

Yeah all the rain slickers should have disqualified that photo from having relevance. 

I'm sure attendance sucks there right now, but without context, that pic is pretty dishonest.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Didn’t know the weather was so crappy. Makes more sense.

[nicksaviking]

19 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Didn’t know the weather was so crappy. Makes more sense.

Oh yeah, I wasn't blaming you.

Pretty much ever link I see to Twitter I assume is propaganda these days.

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, nicksaviking said:

He'd be number 5 for me, as I'd rather have him then Penix. 

Still, numbers 4, 5 or even 6 this year is better than number 2 or 3 most years.

That's what I think....but a lot of people don't like Nix or Penix as starters.....and I'm no expert.

[nicksaviking]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

That's what I think....but a lot of people don't like Nix or Penix as starters.....and I'm no expert.

Yeah, the season is over but more to learn for sure. I'm no expert but there are plenty of evaluators and pundits who give well thought out and honest evaluations that I'm looking forward to reading.

[Vanimal46]

59 minutes ago, Hosken Bombo Disco said:

Didn’t know the weather was so crappy. Makes more sense.

Don’t get me wrong, the Panthers’ performance also played into the stadium being 75% empty. Other contenders like the Bills and Browns had rough weather and their fans showed up. 

That Twitter account used it in a dishonest fashion to get fans riled up. 

[nicksaviking]

50 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Don’t get me wrong, the Panthers’ performance also played into the stadium being 75% empty. Other contenders like the Bills and Browns had rough weather and their fans showed up. 

That Twitter account used it in a dishonest fashion to get fans riled up. 

Agreed.

Bills and Browns fans are known and take pride in being cold weather die-hards too. 

[Mike Sixel]

7 minutes ago, nicksaviking said:

Agreed.

Bills and Browns fans are known and take pride in being cold weather die-hards too. 

You don't live in North Carolina because you like cold, wet, weather......

[nicksaviking]

4 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

You don't live in North Carolina because you like cold, wet, weather......

Or if you like to watch professional football. 😀

[Aggies7]

Mullens to start, per KOC

[Mike Sixel]

55 minutes ago, Aggies7 said:

Mullens to start, per KOC

I understand that decision.....they aren't out of it, and he played pretty well.

[Aggies7]

Watching the eagles run the qb sneak (not calling it the common name) so flawlessly. Thinking about the cluster**** from Saturday 

[Aggies7]

I hate Pete Carroll, but I hate the eagles more. Actually could have used them winning tonight.

[nicksaviking]

Just trying to figure out why the Vikings can't run the QB sneak and wow, there are so many obvious issues. First, Mullins already has the ball and I count AT LEAST four of the eight players in frame haven't yet moved, including the LG and LT:

You'll also notice at the right side of the line that for some insane reason, Ingram and O'Neill's heads are not only visible, but are elevating:

Why is this happening? The Eagles do it well because they all submarine the DL and push like they are coming out of the blocks in a track meet. This has to mean 100% that they barely practice this essential play. Timing is off, and no one is doing the right thing.

However, there's no point in doing it at all when this happens. Keep an eye on Bradbury:

Good lord. He basically just got pancaked. Jason Kelce is always past the  line to gain, and Bradbury somehow got pushed back a yard. He can't run this play. Maybe try putting one of the OTs at center and try it; this is just embarrassing.

Also, why are there multiple receivers, and spread out wide for that matter? How about more blockers instead?

 

[Parfigliano]

22 hours ago, Aggies7 said:

Mullens to start, per KOC

Mullens.  Out of possible choices seems like the best one.  Funny and sad simultaneously.

[Aggies7]

Cringing to see Pace go up to Mixon of the bengals after the game and talk 💩 after he got run through on the critical 4th and goal play. Hopefully he learns some humility or it’ll ruin the nice story that he’s been 

[Aggies7]

Sure looks like the Rams will be getting one of the 2 playoff spots. Just have the giants and 49ers (who may be resting guys) left. Vikings will have to go minimum 2-1 with one of the wins against GB. Seattle has an easier schedule too 

[Danchat]

1 hour ago, Aggies7 said:

Sure looks like the Rams will be getting one of the 2 playoff spots. Just have the giants and 49ers (who may be resting guys) left. Vikings will have to go minimum 2-1 with one of the wins against GB. Seattle has an easier schedule too 

From what I'm seeing, it's a 98% chance of going to the playoffs if they win 2/3. 

[Aggies7]

11 hours ago, Danchat said:

From what I'm seeing, it's a 98% chance of going to the playoffs if they win 2/3. 

I don’t know, the other teams have much more favorable schedules.

Vikings have: lions, packers and at lions

seahawks have: at titans, Steelers, cardinals

packers have: at panthers, at Vikings, bears

its very possible that Seattle and GB both win out. Obviously the nfl rarely works like that but I’d much rather have their schedules than ours 

[Parfigliano]

Dallas loses to the ocean mammals.   Yea!!!

[Vanimal46]

It’s crystal clear with 2 games left that the Vikings are trending down in every category. Start Hall and lose the last 2 games. Secure a top 12 ish pick and move on. 

[Parfigliano]

27 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

It’s crystal clear with 2 games left that the Vikings are trending down in every category. Start Hall and lose the last 2 games. Secure a top 12 ish pick and move on. 

Best plan now.  Better would have been lose earlier and more often and get in top 5 for draft plus sign Cousins for 2 years.

[Vanimal46]

27 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

Best plan now.  Better would have been lose earlier and more often and get in top 5 for draft plus sign Cousins for 2 years.

In hindsight sure. I would still want to win and make the playoffs if they were trending up anywhere on the field. Now they are decimated with injuries and the Nick Mullens experience isn’t going to lead them anywhere in the post season. 

[Parfigliano]

35 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

In hindsight sure. I would still want to win and make the playoffs if they were trending up anywhere on the field. Now they are decimated with injuries and the Nick Mullens experience isn’t going to lead them anywhere in the post season. 

Hindsight shows me being on the lose go for draft pick train while Cousins was healthy.  Now they where they always are draft pick h×ll.  Added bonus this time is the Cousin question.

[stringer bell]

For the middle third of the season, it looked like a 9-8 record would give the Vikes a playoff berth. It doesn’t look nearly as likely since Seattle and LA have played well. With no playoffs, the Vikings would be better off with higher draft choices. 

[Parfigliano]

40 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

For the middle third of the season, it looked like a 9-8 record would give the Vikes a playoff berth. It doesn’t look nearly as likely since Seattle and LA have played well. With no playoffs, the Vikings would be better off with higher draft choices. 

Without beatin the bongo drums there....said when Cousin out go draft pick.  Now listen to the call of the far off bongo.  Prentened they had what thdg dont and....