tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post8606308562463108825..comments2023-10-30T09:37:03.456-05:00Comments on Vikes Geek: Straw Men Guide Vikings to Another Road Lossvikes geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-41270867264282220452009-12-30T10:35:51.763-06:002009-12-30T10:35:51.763-06:00Peter,
I'll have more on this soon. Suffice ...Peter,<br /><br />I'll have more on this soon. Suffice it to say for now, however, it is inconceivable that Brinkley playing middle linebacker or even outside linebacker is preferable to all other options currently available to the team. Rarely have I seen a player beaten so thoroughly or so often (though Winfield gave Brinkley a run for the money on Monday).<br /><br />VGvikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-19937091074801648312009-12-30T10:32:12.056-06:002009-12-30T10:32:12.056-06:00Cabrito,
The Vikings have the talent to beat any ...Cabrito,<br /><br />The Vikings have the talent to beat any of the teams that will make the playoffs this year, but they have to make use of their talent. That's been a long-standing problem for a team that has suffered under, frankly, one stubborn coach after another. My kingdom for an enlightened, flexible coach.<br /><br />VGvikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-43915517964080508232009-12-30T10:30:19.100-06:002009-12-30T10:30:19.100-06:00DC,
Credit given--but he still has a large outsta...DC,<br /><br />Credit given--but he still has a large outstanding balance.<br /><br />VGvikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-687863764196811162009-12-29T13:46:22.630-06:002009-12-29T13:46:22.630-06:00Johnson did have that nice play where he saved Win...Johnson did have that nice play where he saved Winfield, and Madieu Williams has some nice open field tackles (although always ends up with a couple ugly misses like when he bounced off of Cutler).<br /><br />Why aren't the Vikings trying Heath Farwell at MLB? Brinkley might have a bright future, but isn't the team trying to win NOW?<br /><br />Peterson, if he pulls a vintage Peterson, could be the Saints singlehandedly. But let's get there first.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459312251088822284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-34092853269712435282009-12-29T13:42:24.583-06:002009-12-29T13:42:24.583-06:00An excellent analysis, VG. I especially appreciat...An excellent analysis, VG. I especially appreciated your discussion of the weaknesses of the defensive secondary. Those have been there all season, of course -- clearly evident to anyone who cared to see. Look at the near collapses against SF, Baltimore, Green Bay (game 1), and yes, even St. Louis. <br /><br />It's conceivable that the Vikings might beat the Giants, and Dallas could get by the Eagles, next Sunday. Should this happen, the Vikings will salvage (barely) the 2-seed position, earning them a week's rest. It's remotely conceivable that the Vikings, playing at home, could then edge one of the survivors of wild-card weekend. But judging from the ease with which opposing passers have carved up the Vikings' secondary all season, they would surely be annihilated by Drew Brees in the NFC title game.<br /><br />Oh well, there's always next year. Wait, I forgot -- Chili just got a contract extension... But look at the bright side. There's always 2013.Cabritohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413035026045238243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-11394603085906728962009-12-29T13:39:08.802-06:002009-12-29T13:39:08.802-06:00Come on VG – give Tyrell Johnson some credit. He d...Come on VG – give Tyrell Johnson some credit. He did make a nice breakup on that one long pass from Cutler in the first half. <br /><br />Other than his interception against St. Louis, that might be the only other positive play he's made this season.Darren Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280352819585972328noreply@blogger.com