Vikings Fans You Don't Want Farve
by jciniello on Jun 29, 2009 4:32 PM CDT
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Being a life long Jets fan and season ticket holder I want to let all the Vikings fans out there know that you don't want this guy on your team. I was all for it last year when he came to the Jets. We updated a horrific offensive line and signed some big men upfront on the defense. The veteran Farve looked to be the final piece to compete for the division until he arrived.....
It sooned became apparent the Farve had some strange obsession with the Packers, it was all he talked about. He never wanted to be a Jet and the fans and team knew it. First of all he wasn't smart enough to learn the offense which of course led to the coaches dumbing it down for the first 6 weeks of the season. Once the team got going we did have success but it was more because of having the leading rusher in the AFC, Thomas Jones and the NFL all purpose yards leader in Leon Washington both Pro-Bowlers.
Down the stretch, be it injury or not, he was terrible. He changed plays on the line that lead to interceptions, threw the ball up for grabs, lost the respect of his teammates and refused to be taken out of the games eventually leading to the firing of the coaching staff.
Looking back I regret my team picking up this 40 year old broken down QB with a Green Bay obsession. He was nothing but a disaster and there is no doubt we would have been much better with Chad Pennington. Hopefully you will have more success than we did with him but be prepared for his diva attitude, what Farve wants Farve gets. He basically runs the offense and it seems as the front office and coaching staff bends to his ever whim. I would stay far away from this guy.
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You address much of the concerns I have with Favre coming to the team.
I know this is more about sticking it to Green Bay than it is to win for the Vikes.
I know he is too stubborn to sit out when he gets injured.
And I know that if we do get to the playoffs with him under center, he is likely to choke.
But, there are some good things about having Favre here. I would be happy if he spent a year here and got the coaching staff fired. That would make having Favre for a year worth it.
I would be more interested in Favre running the offense than Childress.
by Bjorno on Jun 29, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know i never thought of that….
by iseepurplepeople on Jul 2, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good points
There are some negative things about Favre. He indeed did ultimately ruin your 08’ playoff hopes. He is all about himself and attention which should be obvious after all his I’m going to retire/I’m not going to retire mishaps. I think his ego would be to big to accept that the Vikes offense wouldn’t be about him, but Chilly and him do have a relationship already and maybe he could talk some sense into him.
I don’t think it’s fair to say that the majority of your teams success came from Jones and Washington though because the majority of their success came from Favre. Yes, adding the 2 o-lineman helped a lot too, but ultimately Favre opened things up Jones and Washington.
by packallday555 on Jun 29, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bitter?
>>There are some negative things about Favre.
This must have started the day he walked out GB?
>>He is all about himself and attention which should be obvious after all his I’m going to retire/I’m not going to retire mishaps.
You know he was your QB for all those years, and this is the way you treat him? That disgusts me. You are such a two facer. If he came back to the Packers…. hahaha like that’s gonna happen.
Let me tell you why Favre played that little retirement charade. He wanted out of GB. He was trying to force Thompson’s hand and get him to release Favre. At least TT is not THAT dumb however. And with fans like you, I’m starting to see yet another reason why he wanted out of the land of cheap beer and thick German women. The guy turns a loser franchise into a winner, wins a Super Bowl and several MVPs along the way, and this is how you treat him?
Your anger about the Favre situation is starting to show. You just need to check yourself and ask who you should really be mad at. Why do you think Favre left the perfect situation for him?
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...
There was no anger in that post. He’s been nothing but civil; why are you being so hostile? I really enjoy when fans from other teams, especially division rivals, can come and chat coherently without getting blasted or starting a flame war. packallday555 has been good to go for awhile now, so what’s your beef?
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by Manimal on Jun 30, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My beef is with the way numerous Packer fans are treating Favre. You cheer for a guy for 15+ years and then act like he’s just another ex-Packer, not good enough to make the roster.
Would any of you talked about John Randle this way when he went to Seattle? And as much as I love Randle, Favre should mean more to the Packer (un)faithful.
I don’t take Packallday (hey, AD is a Vike) to a personal level, but some of his thoughts are so biased and ridiculous (Viking WRs), he needs to be called out. You guys are just too darn Minnesota nice.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A little over protective?
Are you Brents dad blogging from heaven? :D
by KC612 on Jun 30, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course he's biased...
He’s a Packers’ fan. Just like you’re a Vikings’ fan. The fact that he comes over and doesn’t say, “OMG AP is good but everyone else sux mad balls PACKERS RULE VIQUEENS SUX!!!!” makes him a good guy in my book; he at least posts thoughtfully, and doesn’t freak out over any bad reactions. He just wants to talk.
If he feels betrayed by Favre, that’s fine; he’s entitled to. It’s okay to change your mind about something or someone anytime you want.
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by Manimal on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>If he feels betrayed by Favre, that’s fine; he’s entitled to.
Would you?
I would be mad at Thompson and McCarthy. I watched that thing brew for a few years. People want to focus on the end of that story, but they treated him like crap.
Anyone who’s ever gotten a new supervisor in the workplace ought to be able to relate. Thompson came in and treated Favre like just another player. QBs are special to a team, even more so when they have a great resume with that team.
If I were a Packer fan, I’d want both those idiots (TT and MM) on a stake. It blows my mind that a great majority of the Packer fans don’t see that.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Aaron Rodgers...
If Aaron Rodgers didn’t look like a possible top 5 quarterback, and very soon, you can bet your ass they would be dead in the water. It helps them all rationalize. And I’m sure some DO want McCarthy and Thompson out on their butts, but Favre is the focal point this year, not them. I remeber some Packers’ fans being mighty miffed when Favre wanted to come back and they said no.
Now? It’s been a year, they saw Favre collapse and Rodgers bloom, so why should they care as much?
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by Manimal on Jun 30, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodgers Bloomed?
It must have happened so far away from the playoff race, I didn’t even notice it.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...
He had 4038 yards, 28 TDs, 13 interceptions, and a 63.6% completion percentage. A QB rating of 93.8. How did you not see that? Just because the TEAM didn’t do well, doesn’t mean that he himself did not show what he’s capable of. The Packers lost something like four games by a combined total of 14 points. That can’t ALL be him.
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by Manimal on Jun 30, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The majority of us
Don’t see that because ultimately they were right about Rodgers. I’ll agree, in the years leading up to the entire fiasco TT did not treat Favre great. I get that he was pretty much everything to our team and all that but TT still had a job to do. Favre’s play had been decreasing, and he was getting old. He didn’t have a great 05’ or 06’ season. Then in 07’ I he surprised everyone and played great. I wanted to see Favre come back and play in 08’, and I would be willing to bet the rest of us did too. But after it became obvious that, that wasn’t going to happen I moved forward.
by packallday555 on Jun 30, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Alright, what is your deal with me? Did I say something to you that offended you? If so I’m very sorry. I have been posting on here for a while now, and I feel like I have been fairly civil. Of course I am biased I’m a Packer’s fan.
As far as Favre goes…I don’t have any anger towards him. Your probably exactly right. He probably did want out of GB. Yes, he was the face of our franchise. What we accomplished in his years, is largely because of him, I’m not denying any of that. I said it before and I will say it again. I think the retirement issue was Favre’s fault. You can disagree with me if you want, I couldn’t care less. It’s just my personal opinion. What angered me was Favre handled the manner like a 16 year-old kid. After he realized he wasn’t wanted in GB, he turned a lot of fans against GB. I still can remember watching ESPN that offseason. They were taping our first day of training camp, and were showing Rodgers taking reps. Behind him in the street, there were a crowd of people holding anti-Rodgers signs and booing him. To me that is chidish and absolutely ridiculous. Rodgers didn’t do anything wrong in the situation. If your going to boo someone then boo TT and MM, not Rodgers. Can you imagine being Rodgers and having to deal with the whole Favre situation, and then on top of that people booing you? Think about how much pressure he had on him to come in and perform well. We all know how he performed, and for that I have a tremedous amount of respect for him.
by packallday555 on Jun 30, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
First honest posts on Favre I’ve seen from a Packer fan. Good for you. My beef has been with your bad opinions, no more, no less. Well, to be honest, you are a Packer fan, so I will only get so buddy-buddy (in this forum).
I do feel as sorry for Rogers as I can for any current Packer. It’s not his fault that GB screwed over Favre. But Packer fans have a right to be mad, and it does amaze me how TT and MM escape criticism.
You’re right on the Favre retirement piece being his doing. I don’t believe he was really waffling with playing football. He was waffling over having to come back to GB where MM was going to bug the crap out of him and TT was going to belittle his accomplishments. I would bet they had several conversations about trading Favre. I’m sure Thompson realized that if it came out of left field, he would be all but doomed in GB. Favre was doing what he had to do. You can say it’s his fault, but you could also say they forced his hand.
Let’s face it, GB just wanted him to go away if he could not get on board with the new management. They wanted to pay him big money just to go away. That is such a weezelly thing to do. If you can’t make him happy or you don’t think he’s good enough, go ahead and cut him. That would have been the honorable thing to do. But it also would have been stupid, because TT knows Favre would come back to haunt him.
All that aside, I don’t take things too seriously when it comes to football opinions. It’s a forum where arguing is OK to do in my opinion. But you can bet your cheap foam hat I will call you out when I think you’re full of crap. This is a Vikings message board after all. But I’ll call out Viking fans I think are full of crap too, not to mention any names.
by newmexvike on Jul 1, 2009 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
I guess we can just agree to disagree? I am the same way. If I see someone I don’t agree with I’m going to point it out, whether it’s a fellow Packers fan, or a fan of any other team. I agree that it’s more then ok to argue. My only thing is you seem to do it in such a mean spirited manner. I’m not trying to be all sensitive or anything like that, it’s just how I have felt when reading some of your replys. It’s only a football blog like you pointed out, and I think for that reason I don’t quite understand why some of your replys seem to have so much anger in them. But who cares! I’ll try my best not to step on your toes from here on out! Though something tells me we will probably have a few more debates…Again, I’m sorry if I offended you in any way.
by packallday555 on Jul 1, 2009 1:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A different outlook
For 1 guys I am a lions fan and I just don’t understand why you want Favre to begin with, when over half of your games are in Domes where he has struggled in the past. his arm is to strong for indoors. 2 I understand why that guy is so angry, to think you are going to the playoffs only to have 1 guy dash your dreams; but something he said up there struck a nerve. WHEN HE GOT HURT. . .He is going to be behind one of the best O-lines in the game, well when Williams gets back from the suspension that is; How many plays agame did you guys have last year where your QB’s had all day and still couldn’t complete the pass, I’m pretty sure that if any team gives Favre and his cannon that much time he is going to complete the pass most of the time. But like i said I don’t understand why you want a Stop-gap QB that is only going to be here for 1-2 years.
by davis0169 on Jun 29, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the williams wall plays on defense
and will be sacking culpeper/stafford’s sorry ass
second, they ont get suspended for 4 games, i say 2 at the most if at all
and all we need is a stop gate that’s all that is separating us form teh super bowl
also if u had looked they were posts before stating that favre actually has done well int he dome in recent years
by YanksVikes on Jun 29, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Williams on the O-line?
Uh, the William’s Bros are on the D-Line there bud….also, Favre is old – I’m sure he’ll be glad to be playing inside a warm dome as opposed to the frozen tundra.
by Loki The Viking God on Jul 15, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“But like i said I don’t understand why you want a Stop-gap QB that is only going to be here for 1-2 years.”
This is simple davis, because the Vikings are ready to win a superbowl NOW. Antoine Winfield a staple of the defense isn’t getting younger nor is Pat Williams or our offensive line we just lost our pro-bowl center this year. The pieces of the puzzle are complete except for a reliable proven quarterback.
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by Zoxide on Jun 29, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to add that a big reason for many Vikings’ fans wanting/not wanting him is because we disagree on whether he will take us to a Super Bowl and whether he really is “reliable.”
In AP I trust
Just say no to Favre.
F-A-R-V-A =/= F-A-V-R-E
by FarvaForTheVikings on Jun 29, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If thats the case
That you are only 1 piece away, as alot of people think not just here on the norsemen, why didn’t you guys go after Cutler? Or did you guys? I’m sorry about my ignorance if this has been a topic in the past but I’ve only just rescently stepped outta our little pond over at the Pride.
by davis0169 on Jun 29, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cutler
Rumor has it that the Vikings DID make a half-assed attempt to get Cutler, and a lot of us really wanted that to happen.
But it didn’t, and my personal guess is because of HC Childress. Childress fancies himself a QB Mentoring God after his success in Philly with McNabb, and he picked Jackson as the next Annointed One. If Cutler had been obtained, Jackson would never become the 1st strong QB and Chilly would have to admit he was wrong. Sound petty? You betcha. If Jackson doesn’t turn out to be the cat’s ass this year or next (behind Favre), more than a few people will be calling for Childress’ head on a silver platter.
by DCPurple on Jun 30, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>Rumor has it that the Vikings DID make a half-assed attempt to get Cutler.
This is just my opinion, and I’d like to think it’s not based on hind-sight, but I don’t think it went much past an internal discussion. I think from the moment Favre got traded to the Jets, Childress had his eye on Favre. I believe part of decision was based on being able to mentor Jackson, part of it was to win now, and another part of it was that Cutler brings baggage and his value is over-inflated right now.
If I could have Favre or Cutler for the next 3 years (Cutler will need a new contract too), in a heartbeat I would take Favre, especially for the Vikings.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point about Chilly
It’s been pretty obvious since the fiasco that Childress is interested in Favre.
by packallday555 on Jun 30, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taking in a Favre and putting him in over T-Jack is completely justifiable, a safe move that doesn’t reflect badly on the TJ Development Plan.
Now that we don’t have Cutler, I hope you’re right about him, lol.. Going to be interesting to watch him this year, and see.
by DCPurple on Jul 1, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you for posting this jciniello
If you can sway just one Vikings fan back to my side, than it will have been all worth it.
V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!
by TheViking83 on Jun 29, 2009 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you mean the anti-Favre side...
I’ve been over here with you the whole time man. But our numbers are few, and growing smaller every day…
In AP I trust
Just say no to Favre.
F-A-R-V-A =/= F-A-V-R-E
by FarvaForTheVikings on Jun 29, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>But our numbers are few, and growing smaller every day…
carb up big boy, it won’t get any easier.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm on your side Viking83 & Farva
F**k Brett Favre! This is all the fault of the management and the coach to land us a top notch quarterback.
"Skol pa fiskande"
by NobleSavage on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that last line didn’t make a lot of sense. What I meant was that it is the fault of the management and the coach that we are even having to consider Favre.
"Skol pa fiskande"
by NobleSavage on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>I guess that last line didn’t make a lot of sense.
at least you’re consistent.
Dude, good QBs are not falling from the sky. Favre is the best option available and I applaud the Vikes for getting past the Packer stuff and getting their biggest need filled ASAP for the sake of AD and this defense.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Consistent...
…consistently anti-Favre. Man, I’m just venting. I just can’t stand the fact that this arrogant, self-absorbed, ego-maniac is going to be our QB. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll cheer just as hard as I always have for the team. It’ll just mean having to swallow some pride.
"Skol pa fiskande"
by NobleSavage on Jun 30, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>I just can’t stand the fact that this arrogant, self-absorbed, ego-maniac is going to be our QB.
Do you subscribe to the Thompson Gazette?
You’re describing a TO. The guy gets in front of a camera and spouts off whenever he can. Favre is not like that at all. Don’t buy the GB propaganda, I can’t remember a Favre quote that would leave you feeling that way. And he’s done enough over his career that he could sit there and brag if he wanted to.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK newmex...
…maybe I’m being a little harsh on the guy. Maybe all the years of living amongst a bevy of trash-talking Packer fans has disabled my ability to see his God-like form. Maybe all the times I had to sit through an almost inaudible session of Madden’s fast forward-reverse-fast forward-reverse replay of his amazing underhand 3 yard pass for a first down has clouded my ability to see his never before seen passion for the game. Maybe it’s not all Favre’s fault that he is disliked by so many….but maybe it is.
"Skol pa fiskande"
by NobleSavage on Jun 30, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>Maybe all the times I had to sit through an almost inaudible session of Madden’s fast forward-reverse-fast >>forward-reverse replay…..
That’s my point. Favre didn’t ask Madden to analyze his play. That’s on Madden and all the others that do that kind of stuff. Do you want Favre to write Madden a letter and ask him to not break him down so people don’t think Favre is self obsessed? I’m not even sure how it does make him self obsessed.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK! OK!
I already admitted to being harsh on the guy! Just let me vent man! Then I’ll be OK.
"Skol pa fiskande"
by NobleSavage on Jun 30, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
god, you're a whiny one lately
and this is how you use the quote button… not hard at all
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by TheViking83 on Jun 30, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Much anger I feel in him.
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by Manimal on Jun 30, 2009 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
>>and this is how you use the quote button… not hard at all
thanks
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, good QBs are not falling from the sky.
There have been a number of options available over the past three years and every single one of them have been passed over. NobleSavage is completely right in his assessment.
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by TheViking83 on Jun 30, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why This Viking Fan Does Want Favre
Thanks, but no thanks. I reject this unsolicited advice for the following reasons:
1. The Vikings play the Packers at least twice every season, so Favre’s alleged obsession would fit much better in Minnesota. You may label it a “strange obsession” to dislike someone who said he’s decided to move on without you. I call it a motivation for proving someone dead wrong.
2.The Jets were as foolish in hiring Favre to run an offense with which he was not familiar as the VIkings once were in telling Herschel Walker to stop running in a straight line toward the goal post and start learning these other plays where you cut left and right. It’s like ordering a part from a Cadillac to fix your Lincoln. Favre has run the West Coast half his life and his former QB coach is our offensive coordinator.
3.Injuries happen. Where was the Jets’ backup plan if Favre got hurt? I noticed Tom Brady’s stats looked pretty non-existent the rest of the year, too. We’ll have at least two guys chomping at the bit if they have to cart Brett off the field.
4.Going into his final season, they once said Elway was old and had torn his biceps tendon like Favre and should retire. After the season, they just called him a Super Bowl champion. Rumors of Favre’s death are greatly exaggerated.
5.In Minnesota, we actually bench even Adrian Peterson if he screws up, and then he’s so mad that he tears the opposition limb from limb when he returns. Of course, we also have had the foresight to have Chester Taylor as his backup.
6.Peterson gets advice from Ray Lewis that he ought to get heavier, but he considers the source before implementing anything, and the coaching staff will make him take a cold shower to snap him out of it.
Here are the three factors that make Favre resistance futile:
1. Favre will fill seats.
2. Occupied seats mean more money for the team.
3. Without money, the home team will dry up and blow town.
You have a better chance in asking the Borg to turn back in a Star Trek episode.
by Elgar on Jun 29, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1 problem with you points there Elgar
I love what you just put up there except #6 if AP is takng advise from Lewis I would shut down every night club in MINN. You don’t need another “love boat” situation with your Best player on the field. And I know Lewis wasn’t on the “Love Boat”, but RAY LEWIS the thug shooting up people at clubs isn’t the best person to get advise from. . . .unless it’s how to find a great lawyer.
by davis0169 on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Meant...
that Adrian “considered the source” before making any decision on Lewis’s advice. Lewis was trying to sucker him into gaining weight so it would slow him down.
by purplegrey on Jun 29, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jets....
If you take the Jets as a team minus the qb position the Jets were a subpar team in 2008, and even more so in 2007 (pre-favre).
Completely different situation with the Vikings. We have a team that is built to win and win now (minus the qb position).
Jets fans were talking superbowl after the game @ NE and @ Tennessee. Favre was playing top notch football. Then the injury. Plus the Jets Defense collapsed just like Favre did except Favre had the injury and no significant injury (that I know of) occurred on the Defense.
You can’t really compare the two situations. Basically the only thing I agreee with you is that Favre dind’t want to be on the Jets last year…..he wanted to be on the Vikings.
by dsludo on Jun 29, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The only stat that matters
Is that we went 10-6 with Gus Freaking Ferret last year. Add a explosive guy like Harvin, a monster at right tackle instead of Turn Style Ryan Cook for this year. How can Favre not be better than Gussy or T Joke? Is he the Favre of 10 years ago? No. Is he better than our sorry lot? Hell yes.
by Jepp The Viking on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And all I need to know about Rosenchopper
Is that he is dead even with Jackson so far in camp so says the talking heads. Come on man.
by Jepp The Viking on Jun 29, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is a bad sign, because Rosenfels is probably plateauing, while Jackson is still on the rise…
by DCPurple on Jun 30, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't want Tarvaris Jackson on your team
So there.
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by MilCardFan on Jun 29, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Viking football....
…is all about grinding it out with our run game and our stingy defense. Brett Favre is too careless w/ the ball. TJ is starting to learn to take better care of it and I think he knows we don’t need him to be a superstar. Just don’t turn over the damn ball!!!!!
by KC612 on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Run Game
Man I’d love to see that. A ground game that doesn’t need to air it out, ever. Just slam the ball up the middle and push the opposing D backwards 4 yards, every time, in their face. Tell them ahead of time what’s coming, it don’t matter. Eat it.
But I don’t think we’re there yet :)
by DCPurple on Jun 30, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be awesome. i would love the vikings to do that for a season.
we’re running this one right up the middle. move your safeties up cause you’re gonna need em! you ready? ok, here we come!
by iseepurplepeople on Jul 2, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put Phat in at....
…Center and ditch the zone blocking scheme. There you have it. :D
by KC612 on Jun 30, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You do realize that Jones was only a "pro bowl" back the year had played with Favre, right?
Never was before. Will not be surprised if he is not this year. How curious.
I also see a bit of rewriting history. “All he did was talk about Packers” Huh? “Too dumb, changed plays, got us in trouble” No one was saying ANY of that when you were 8-3.
And so on. I think what we have here is sour grapes. You know those Sprint (or whatever) cell phone commercials, with the “dead zones?” The Jets are a dead zone for quarterbacks. Pennington struggled, but then as soon as he gets cut, he blooms again in Miami. Huh. Favre has a great 2007, then as soon as he goes to Jets things get harder to come by, he’s sacked more times than he’s ever been in his career.
Like Pennington, I think he’ll flurish again once he gets away from the J-E-T-S
by puddnhead on Jun 30, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
>>The Jets are a dead zone for quarterbacks. Pennington struggled, but then as soon as he gets cut, he blooms again in Miami.
funny and true.
by newmexvike on Jun 30, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand....
….AD was/is a Pro Bowl back without Favre and I see no reason why he can’t/won’t be one again without him.
by KC612 on Jun 30, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it looks good for Peterson
if we keep getting powerful linemen in the run game. Hutchinson is the best run-blocking linemen at guard. IMO that is. Mckinnie is huge, and moves well when he is moving forward, and with alot of force. O-sullivan appears to be a smart player, and thats what we need out of him this year. Loadholt is still a rookie, but his size and his run-blocking and pass-blocking ability is awesome. I watched a lot of game tape of him on YouTube. I was pleased. Adrian will be a pro-bowler for the most of his career barring no huge injuries. I’ve watched Adrians highlights in just 2 years ( over 40 minutes of straight highlights) and the man never dissapoints. he’s on a great pace to break every Rushing record there is barring the worst. its year 3, and my friends, it will be a special one for Mr. Peterson and the defense. Lets just hope the special teams and our passing offense have gotten better so they can contribute to the party.
SKOL
by PurpleJesuZ on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
your darn right we dont want favre he played for greenbay the vikings rival and killed us why would we want him
by C-Dubb on Jul 15, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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