Thoughts on the Vikings Schedule

dasherdude · Post by **dasherdude** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:37 am

Looks to me like the Vikings have a fairly tough schedule. Any thoughts on how they'll do? Can they get to 10 wins? September 11: at Washington 17: vs. Carolina 24: vs. Chicago October 1: at Buffalo 8: vs. Detroit 15: BYE 22: at Seattle 30: vs. New England November 5: at San Francisco 12: vs. Green Bay 19: at Miami 26: vs. Arizona December 3: at Chicago 10: at Detroit 17: vs. New York Jets 21: at Green Bay 31: vs. St. Louis

pathetichockeyfollower · Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:39 am

NE, Seattle and Washington are th eonly tough teams they play all year. I think they have a pretty easy schedule.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif ALT=":)"> "my wife tells me I am pathetic with how much high school hockey I go to."

hawkfan70 · Post by **hawkfan70** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:40 am

I see 9 maybe 10 what about Chicago and Carolina? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">

pathetichockeyfollower · Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:34 am

What about them? I guess Carolina is decent. But the Bears have absolutely no offense at all. If the "dikes" score 10 they should win that game. So where are the other 7 or 8 "tough" games you are talking about hawkfan??? "my wife tells me I am pathetic with how much high school hockey I go to."

hawkfan70 · Post by **hawkfan70** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:37 am

As a long time "dikes" fan (I prefer queens) we are used to being dissapointed. Maybe part of the reason is we get our hopes up to soon. Ohhhhhh, they were 3-1 or 4-0 in the preseason. Big Whoop. With the parity in the NFL I am pretty sure that no one can tell us with any amount of certainty who is going make the playoffs let alone who is going to the super bowl next year. With that in mind here is what I can see for next year and I am never right at predicting anything (dead last in the section contest I think) September 11: at Washington W 17: vs. Carolina L 24: vs. Chicago L October 1: at Buffalo W 8: vs. Detroit W 15: BYE 22: at Seattle L 30: vs. New England L November 5: at San Francisco W 12: vs. Green Bay W 19: at Miami W 26: vs. Arizona W December 3: at Chicago L 10: at Detroit W 17: vs. New York Jets W 21: at Green Bay W 31: vs. St. Louis ? If the "queens" still have a shot when they play St Louis, they will get creamed. If they are "Out Of It"  by then, the vikes walk all over them one mans opinion <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... wkfan70</A> at: 4/7/06 11:52 am

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:11 pm

Miami is a very tough game, as is basically every road game in the NFL. You can't chalk up a W for any team on the road. If Brad Johnson is the starter, I'll give this team 10 wins in a weak NFC. If we acquire Matt Schaub, I'll push it to 11-12 wins.

hawkfan70 · Post by **hawkfan70** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:19 pm

what the heck do I know <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">

pathetichockeyfollower · Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:26 pm

Evan if they get Matt Schaub will he start? I doubt he will star tthis year until Johnson gets hurt or something. And hawkfan you think the "dikes" will get swept by "da Bears" "my wife tells me I am pathetic with how much high school hockey I go to."

hawkfan70 · Post by **hawkfan70** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:10 pm

that is what I said <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">

Mnhockeygod · Post by **Mnhockeygod** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:25 pm

16-0 for sure!!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D">

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:36 pm

He would most likely start, since we would be giving up either a 1st or 2nd round pick to attain him. He has a high upside, and is a risk/reward type situation. Played well in his brief stints last year.

larsey · Post by **larsey** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:16 pm

The Queenies will not win anything until there is a new Corvette convertable "stadium" with a 427 CI 450 HP V-8 with twin 4's! A cool 1.2 Bil should cover it!!! Oh, and the NTDP will pay for it <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... >larsey</A> at: 4/7/06 5:19 pm

hawkfan70 · Post by **hawkfan70** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:56 pm

maybe we can get USA hockey to pay for it they seem to throw the money around I want my $2.25 to go to Zigi to help build a new stadium Heck, I will even throw in an extra $2.75 to make it an even $5 <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... wkfan70</A> at: 4/7/06 5:59 pm

larsey · Post by **larsey** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:19 pm

You ain't gonna out do me hawkfan, I'm in for $10 <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> Hmmm, sounds like a new thread? So it shall be written, so it shall be done!

FutureSeaWolve · Post by **FutureSeaWolve** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:05 pm

who gives a rip about the vikings when the bears are going all the way anyway <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/pimp.gif ALT=":hat">

sterfry9 · Post by **sterfry9** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:58 am

1st things 1st when the bears cant score 20 points or more they arent going to win anything but possible pride.....all you vikings fans(including myself)the vikings will be nothing even if they do make it to the playoffs...making it to the playoffs means nothing inless you win the whole thing....in a way you almost rather not make it so you get a better draft pick like the vikings<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin">

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 11:40 am

1. @Wash, No - Primetime blow out in front of national audience on revamped Monday Night football premier 2. Carolina, No - a franchise they never show up against, I seem to remember the Panthers winning one game a few years back, who do you suppose that was against? 3. Chicago, No - another team that has owned the Vikes lately 4. @ Buffalo, No - Vikes don't win on the road, especially in the AFC, gamblers don't even take the points they get, Bills cover easily. 5. Detroit, Yes - even a blind squirrel finds a nut 6. @ Sea, No - Seahawks will have the spread by Halftime 7. New England - Yes, a big win over a good team in a year when it won't matter 8. @ SF, No - Candlestick is a "house of horrors" for Vikes 9. Green Bay, No - Bad Packers still get up for Vikes 10. @ Miami, No - AFC road games have already been discussed, Culpepper factor is no factor, this is a loss with or without him. 11. Arizona, Yes - DenDen's good season hits road bump in Dome, bad loss for improved Cardinals 12. @ Chicago, No - Vikes couldn't win here when the Bears were bad 13. @ Detroit, No - TV ratings will be low even in the Twin Cities and Detroit markets 14. Jets, No - NY teams bring out worst in Vikes most of the time, improbable win @ Giants Stadium previous year was an anomoly 15. Green Bay, No - Bad Packers get sweep and repay Vikings' sweep of previous year 16. St. Louis, Tie - both teams are so bad they can't beat each other Final Record 3-12-1, There you have it, enjoy the pre-season because by the Bye week their year will be over. Vikes are entering the Central celler for a few years. Accept it because it's here, the only thing that makes it bearable is that the Pack will be right there with em. Vikes become contenders again when or if 1) Childress is the answer, 2)they draft better, 3)create a team nucleus of better human beings, 4) Zigi know football like real estate, and 5) solve the stadium problem. Until then look for a lot of empty blue seats, and we ain't talkin about the Gophs or Twins here.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:13 pm

That's quite the pessimistic view on things. I'll accept all your predicitions except the empty seats, it's been awhile since the Vikes have failed to sell out.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:23 pm

It's been a while since the Vikes will be this bad. Even in Denny Green's last disasterous season and Tice's first year, Moss was still a drawing card. Who do they have now people will go watch?

hawkfan70 · Post by **hawkfan70** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:39 pm

Brad Johnson and Chester Taylor <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)">

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:57 pm

I know I would go out of my way to see a 37 year old, immobile, average armed QB on a team with a losing record and a porous defense in a snow storm on my day off.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:09 pm

1. @Wash, L - Clinton Portis runs all over the Vikes. 2. Carolina, L - Steve Smith has a big game, Vikes can't score. 3. Chicago, L - Chicago's D will be too tough. 4. @ Buffalo, W - The Bills won't be very good. hey, whats new? 5. Detroit, W - Better beat the NFC North Cellar Dwellers of the upcoming season. 6. @ Sea, L - Too much S.A. and M.H. Seahawks in a route. 7. New England - W - This won't be the year for NE. 8. @ SF, L - SF will be much improved and suprise many, including the Vikes. 9. Green Bay, L -Packers will be much better this year. 10. @ Miami, L -Culpepper gets his revenge. 11. Arizona, L -Arizona's young recievers will dominate the Vikes secondary. 12. @ Chicago, L -Bears clinch the division. 13. @ Detroit, W-Lions still without a win. 14. Jets, W -Jets will faulter again this year. 15. Green Bay, L-Packers clinch a wild card birth 16. St. Louis, L- St. Louis wins the shootout in overtime. 4-12 Grand Rapids-2006 State Runner Up

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:34 pm

1. @ Wash-L-Stingy D and Portis lead to a 'Skins win. 2. Carolina-W-Foster is hurt, leading Panthers to rely too much on aerial attack. 3. Chicago-W-Still no QB for Bears, their D can't hold up. 4. @ Buffalo-W-Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Reed are all long gone. 5. Detroit-W-Vikings own the Lions, and this year is no different as Lions are the NFL's most poorly managed team. 6. @ Seattle-L-Alexander and co. run over Vikes in payback for Hutchinson fiasco. 7. New England-W-Old team that will still compete but will struggle to make playoffs. 8. @ SF-W-Alex Smith is still learning and the 49ers awful D is exposed. 9. Green Bay-W-Packers defense is awful as usual and the ancient Brett Favre increases last years' 29 INT's. 10. @ Miami-L-Culpepper doesn't even play, but this improving club gets it done. 11. Arizona-L-Denny gets back at Vikes and James, Boldin, Fitztgerald have their way with Vikes D. 12. @ Chicago-L-Vikes never win there and on a cold, blustery day struggle to muster much offense. 13. @ Detroit-W-Lions once again one of league's worst and Vikes can win away from home on turf. 14. Jets-W-Jets in line to be an awful team. 15. @ Green Bay-L-Always a tough game and Favre leaves the fans something to remember in the midst of the Packer's awful season. 16. St. Louis-Porous Rams D allows Vikings to win a close one. 10-6. Division Champs. Childress' first season is a success. Bears falter, Lions and Packers are among league's most inept squads.

dasherdude · Post by **dasherdude** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:34 am

First let me say that I think the Vikings will be a much improved team. I feel the changes in ownership and coaching will be help get the Vikings over the hump and win a Super Bowl. Not this year, but they will be Super Bowl Champions in the next few years. The "D" will be top 10 this year, but for a change the offense will hold them back. Johnson is only a temporary solution to their troubles at QB, at best. @Washington- L- Washington's "D" will be too much Carolina- L- Smoot still can't cover Steve Smith Chicago- W- Grossman is out, Vikings 3-2 on Longwell FG @ Buffalo- W-Bills are better, but they're still not very good Detroit- W- Matt Millen is completley inept @ Seattle- L- Tight game, but Seattle wins New England-L - NE lost quite a bit in FA, but NE still wins @ San Francisco- W-They're better, but they still suck. Green Bay- W- Favre wishes he retired @ Miami- L- Daunte plays great, 1st and last time of season. Arizona- W- It's week 12, Denny starts Vince Young. @ Chicago- L- Season split, Bears win 3-2 @ Detroit- W- Matt Millen is completley inept New York Jets- W-Pennington out for season, Jets start Cutler @Green Bay- W- Favre really, really wishes he retired St. Louis- W- Linehan loses his 1st trip back to the Dome. 10-6 is only a couple wins better than the past few years, but it will seem like more because of the way they will play. They'll play more disciplined and professional.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:42 am

I love the Vikes but I will try to be realistic. @ Washington-L-D and Portis too much Carolina-W-at home Keyshawn disrupts Panthers chemistry Chicago-W-We always beat the Bears at home. Grossman hurt @ Buffalo-W-simple formula stop Mcgahee=beat the Bills Detroit-W-Millen enough said @ Seattle-L-brutally rough game Hawks ground game wins it New England-W-last second missed field goal by NE @ San Francisco-W-Niners too young but improved Green Bay-W-Favre doesn't decide if he'll play or not until gameday @ Miami-L-Daunte or not Miami is going in the right direction Arizona-W-Cards down to one healthy WR @ Chicago-L-We always split with the Bears @ Detroit-W-Millen, 1/2 offensive starters hurt New York Jets-W- J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets get preparing for the draft @ Green Bay-W-Retire Brett! St. Louis-L- Vikes have playoffs wrapped up and rest the starters 11-5 lose NFC Championship

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