Scouting The Vikings

[panthers55]

1 minute ago, Harry The Hitman said:

Your last 7 home games were san fran, tampa, atlanta, washington, packers,colts, eagles.  Not really any good defenses there.  maybe the packers....

How about including Seattle and Arizona in the playoffs.  I guess they are poor on defense too right??

[Harry The Hitman]

So sorry, but if you guys think that you are scoring 40 on the Vikings I think you are sorely mistaken.  If you get to 30 I will be very surprised.  I am with Vikesfan I think 60-40 is a pretty good estimation on your chances of winning.

[Nick_81]

2 minutes ago, Harry The Hitman said:

So sorry, but if you guys think that you are scoring 40 on the Vikings I think you are sorely mistaken.  If you get to 30 I will be very surprised.  I am with Vikesfan I think 60-40 is a pretty good estimation on your chances of winning.

You held the #22 and #29 offenses in the league to under 20 points thus far.  Congratulations....  

Now you're playing the reigning, and current #1 scoring offense in the league.  You won't see an offense like this the rest of the season.  I'm not saying we'll score 40, but don't get on that high-horse just yet.

[iamhubby1]

1 hour ago, Vikesfan said:

My point about your offense being like GBs is that when they are cooking they are a very balanced offense in the run and passing. Honestly, there isn't one other good defense in your damn division. Thats 6 games of mediocrity.

 

If we threw the ball more, I could give you the GB comparison. However, we are a, to the consternation of many fans, primarily run first team. Hellz, we run the ball just to wear on you. By the 4th quarter, most Ds are starting to wear out. My Zod man. Cam had 50 TDs on a run first team. We beat you up, we push you around, and at the end of the day you are looking for moral victories from the ashes of defeat.

 

And Tampa Bay has a nice young D. If they could only stay healthy. But yeah, NO, and the other team, not so much. But hellz bellz, we can only play who we are scheduled. And for the last 3 years or so, we pretty much beat up on everyone they have thrown at us.

 

As a life long Lions fan, I have followed you guys pretty well. And I will admit that Bradford just made you guys better. Now the bad news. You still have a ways to go to catch up to us. And history has shown, you will probably find a way to mess it up, just as you are knocking on the door.

 

13 minutes ago, Harry The Hitman said:

So sorry, but if you guys think that you are scoring 40 on the Vikings I think you are sorely mistaken.  If you get to 30 I will be very surprised.  I am with Vikesfan I think 60-40 is a pretty good estimation on your chances of winning.

 

Better teams than the Vikes have said the same thing. 40 ain't easy. But we threaten it every dad gum game. You guys are not on that level quite yet. You are where we were 3 years ago. Rising to be sure. Just not there yet.

 

The main reason we are one of the top teams is the quality of depth. So when we do sub in, the drop-off in talent is not as severe as most other teams. Not too sure you folks are at that level yet. The Vikes have solid leadership. If they stay the course, you guys will be a threat for a while. Just not yet.

 

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[Vikesfan]

2 hours ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

Fair enough. I still think your starting secondary and linebacking core are better. They make more splash plays. That said, your DL did very well against Green Bay. However... who doesnt? Lol. It's tough to honestly judge.

To be honest. We have 7 sacks on the season. All by the DL. 

[Vikesfan]

1 hour ago, Nick_81 said:

You held the #22 and #29 offenses in the league to under 20 points thus far.  Congratulations....  

Now you're playing the reigning, and current #1 scoring offense in the league.  You won't see an offense like this the rest of the season.  I'm not saying we'll score 40, but don't get on that high-horse just yet.

They weren't 22nd or 29th when they played us  :)

[Vikesfan]

1 hour ago, iamhubby1 said:

And for the last 3 years or so, we pretty much beat up on everyone they have thrown at us.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/0ap3000000436688/Week-13-Panthers-vs-Vikings-highlights

 

 

 

[Vikesfan]

 

 

[SOJA]

23 hours ago, Vikesfan said:

No problem. Anything to add on a Panthers front. Hidden gem players. Hows the WR from Tulsa looking. Tabbed him to make the team.

Garrett made the PS, he started out real slow but started to pick it up as time went on. I suspect he will compete for a roster spot next offseason. We were all very excited about him when we got him, but another UDFA Jeremy Cash really impressed. So much so that he made our final 53. 

The Huddle has there fan favorite gems- but me I just love our OG's Trai Turner and Andrew Norwell. I don't think you can even call those two hidden anymore. They're critical to our offense's success. 

[Vikesfan]

Just now, SOJA said:

Garrett made the PS, he started out real slow but started to pick it up as time went on. I suspect he will compete for a roster spot next offseason. We were all very excited about him when we got him, but another UDFA Jeremy Cash really impressed. So much so that he made our final 53. 

The Huddle has there fan favorite gems- but me I just love our OG's Trai Turner and Andrew Norwell. I don't think you can even call those two hidden anymore. They're critical to our offense's success. 

Thanks. This is really want I wanted to know. What does you depth at DL look like? Anyone after Early?

[Harry The Hitman]

3 minutes ago, SOJA said:

Garrett made the PS, he started out real slow but started to pick it up as time went on. I suspect he will compete for a roster spot next offseason. We were all very excited about him when we got him, but another UDFA Jeremy Cash really impressed. So much so that he made our final 53. 

The Huddle has there fan favorite gems- but me I just love our OG's Trai Turner and Andrew Norwell. I don't think you can even call those two hidden anymore. They're critical to our offense's success. 

I really wanted the Vikings to draft Cash, outta Duke

[Vikesfan]

Just wanted to say how much I respect the Panthers. I don';t care about your current team but from the time the entered the league to now, they've been a one that I keep my eye on. This includes your dark years (1-15). I remember thinking why is an Expansion team so good. I even remember the Deshaun Foster/S. Thomas years.Good team and a humble fanbase. Come Sunday... it backed to being humbled  :) :) :) #SkolVikings 

[iamhubby1]

30 minutes ago, Vikesfan said:

 

 

Yada yada yada history. Blah blah blah different team. But yeah, you got us. Pay back be coming.

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Our Dline depth outside of Addison, who can rush the passer, is the bane of the Huddle. Delaire has talent, but can't quite put it all together. And Edwards is one of those guys you pick up that has some experience, but we are still learning what he can do. The fans are antsy for a better pass rush.

 

We also move a couple of our DTs, Butler, and Short outside. We have some versatility along the Dline, we just can't quite seem to get it all together. 

 

Klein, and Cash are good young depth at LB. Klein will probably leave to be a starter next year. He deserves the shot. He plays well for us every time we need him. But, with our 3 starters, there isn't much playing time at LB.

 

We have good Oline depth, Williams, Larsen, Gradkowski, and Scott when he come off suspension, all play well enough that we rarely miss a beat on Offense.

 

It is our DBs that get the most press around here. Coleman, and Boston are capable starting Ss. Although some fans will tell you we need to upgrade Boston, although as a 3rd year player he seems to be improving. Now that CB position? Bene is the only one with any experience. He plays the ball well, and can basically play anywhere. Bradburry is a rook, who looks to be coming along really well. Long, athletic, and a ball-hawk. Worley is another rook with skills, is still too inconsistent. He is coming along, just not as quickly as Bradburry, Depth after those guys is scary thin. We have been plugging in guys back there for years. Yet we keep winning? Strange.

 

So basically outside of CB, we have good depth, and the play does not drop too noticeably when we sub. Now go away. jk

[iamhubby1]

33 minutes ago, Harry The Hitman said:

I really wanted the Vikings to draft Cash, outta Duke

 

Plenty of folks around here are still wondering how he went undrafted. The kid can flat out play, and has a bloodhounds nose for the ball. He is going to fit in really well for us.