Blegh, I’m tired of the comparisons to the Cardinals from last year. The teams are very much different. The only thing I can see similar to them is that both teams have older, more experienced QBs. That’s it. Our offense is good when it’s clicking, but the recievers aren’t Boldin and Fitzgerald. Fitz pretty much carried the Cardinals on his back in the playoffs. I don’t think we have a WR who can do that.

Our running game is better, no doubt, but the recent rash of bad blocking has me worried. And not just in the running game. Passing included. How do you give up two sacks in a row in OT last night? That’s when the pressure is on, and when you’ll typically see what teams are really made of. Our O-Line needs help. And don’t get me started on the D.

Basically, there’s alot wrong with this team right now. Possibly too much to correct come playoffs, because, let’s face it, has Childress really shown he can make adjustments since he got that extension?

Again, like his awesome quote from a week ago, the comparison of Chilly to Mr. Noodle from Sesame Street? Genius. You rock, Eric. LOL

You still have one of the arguably best all time qb’s at the helm, trust me there wasnt a single bear fan out there last night that didnt think favre was going to tie it up when he needed to. At least your going to the playoff’s, still plenty of time to turn things around.

Maybe because I have lived and died with this team since the mid 60’s, but last night really ripped my heart out. I can’t believe that the Vikings actually signed Mr Noodle to a contract extension. The Vikings definitely weren’t ready to play in the first half and that is coaching. I don’t think I have ever sworn at the TV as much as I did last night. Oh well, there is next week, but that will soon turn into next year….I would love to be proven wrong.

was I the only one who was furious at times with the officiating last night. By no means am I letting our unacceptable mishaps off the hook, but it seemed that on countless occasions there were either no-calls for us, or very ticky-tacky calls on the vikes. One example was when sidney was not just touched early, but shoved a full second or two before the ball got there. Again when adrian was stepping out of bounds and just got unnecessarily hit to the sidelines. I have seen way less physical late hits called before and I was out of my seat when it wasn’t called. Then you have the blatant block in the back on the kick-off right next to the runner, as well as what I would consider a very questionable pass-interference on a uncatchable ball for Greg Olsen. Finally, I was perplexed as to why the officials didn’t even look at the fumble by AP. Of course after replay you could see it as a fumble, but it was close enough that I have a very hard time believing that it was that clear live. Again, I never want to be that guy that blames games on the refs, and I certainly can recognize that we needed to step up more than we did especially in the first half. Am I off with these observations, or did anyone else notice them too?

that the first home game the Vikings play in the playoffs will be blacked out. Any takers?

Can I just hope that both teams vanish off the face of the earth? Honestly the zebras stunk last night, but that is not the reason we lost. We played 30 minutes of football in a 60 minute plus game and still almost won. We have to learn to play the whole game with the same intensity as we played the second half. As I said last week, win or lose I will follow the Vikings and have for 40 plus years. One day I know we will win it all and I can’t wait for that day.

Skol

especially the last two.

I was so angry over that disgusting loss last night that I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I’m trying my best to get over it though and move on. A win against the Giants would go a long way toward helping me move on.

The Giants are out of the playoffs, have been pummeled in their last game, and have no reason to play hard against the Vikings. Sounds familiar huh?

If we win vs Giants
+ Philly wins, they are #2, we are #3 and host Dallas in the WC game
+ Dallas wins, we are #2 and have a bye week

If we lose vs Giants (and we better not do that)
+Philly and Arizona win, we are #4 and would host Green Bay in the WC game
+Philly and Green Bay win, we are #3 and host Dallas in the WC game
+Dallas and Arizona win, we are #4 and would host Philly in the WC game
+ Dallas and Green Bay win, we are #3 and still host Philly in the WC game

Here we go again, another “maybe next year” off season. It almost seems impossible that the Vikings can self destruct in the manner they do everytime it seems they can finally go to the big show. I have been a devoted Viking fan all my life and always will be. My son who is eight years old is also a die hard Viking fan, I have suffered through all the Vikings heart breaking losses going all the way back to the Cowboys Hail Mary catch. I hope the Vikes Finally win one and my son does not have to go through the heart ache and frustration I have suffered being such a devoted fan. Please Vikings please give your fans at least one year of no heart ache or wait till next year.

Here’s part of what I wrote in my quick Fan Post yesterday before the game:

The Bears are a terrible team that’s ready for 2009 to be over with. The Vikes need to get a lead early to remind Chicago that they should just continue sucking to improve their draft pick next year. The longer we let the Bears hang around, the more likely they are to pull a Carolina on us.

Your “so-called” INSIGHT is so shallow that any 7 year older who could write could have made such comment. If you’re going to write something be a little more intelligent about it. Thank you.

What has happened to our once ferocious defense? I cant believe how poorly they’ve played the past month. With the exception of the Bengals game, they cant seem to tackle, sack, or cover anybody. I’ve loved the vikes my whole life (45 yrs) and yes i always say the vikes are gonna win it all only to eat crow year after year, however, this year, after signing Favre who i thought was the missing piece of our super bowl puzzle, i really felt the vikes were gonna take it all. i still feel they can do it but they better get their act together against the Giants so they can go into the playoffs with at least a little bit of that swagger they had before the Arizona game.

WHY DONT THEY PLAY THE SPREAD OFFENSE ALL THE TIME? Nobody can match up with our offense when they spread it out. I know A.P. would appreciate looking at a defense that doesnt have everyone in the box! Chilly needs to wise up and stop being so predictable( first down run off tackle). Open it up and we’ll be Super Bowl champs.

Even though we lost the game, I am hoping that the offensive show we put on in the second half was the spark that was needed to get this team out of their funk.

Our ST have been better than that all season. So I am hoping it was a fluke last night. It doesn’t help that your kicker is only getting the ball to the 20 at best.

The defense all starts with the dline. If they get to the QB, it protects the secondary. Even if they don’t get the sack, they have to disrupt the timing. Not sure what has to be done, but they have to be better.

I refuse to think a team that is that talented can’t get things straightened out and make a run.

Go Vikings and Go Cowboys.

Brad needs to follow through with why he brought Favre here. Without Favre’s more spread sets and open style the Vikings have no chance. As far as the offensive line goes, can you imagine having to spot the opponent 16 points and a half of football before you get to run the offence you believe in and that actually works? Of course this is demoralizing. Just let the dogs loose from the get go. If Favre doesnt get it done, Brad can go back to Adrian and a cloud of astro turf.

No question that everyone in the team is accountable for the Vikings downfall…But, again, with all the talents we have ( 8 players selected to the Pro Bowl ) Brad Childress still lacks the abilities to lead such a team in must-win situation.

I protested the mid-season contract signing then and I protest it now. Chilly first needs to prove he can coach the BIG games, where it really counts, before deserving such reward.

In this league, there are many good coaches who had to overcome multiple key injuries to their players, and still managed to win tough games. By far, the Vikings have got to be considered the luckiest team to avoid such adversity. So start earning your paychecks Mr Childress.