Vikings in trouble for opening day?

DmanDad1980 · Post by **DmanDad1980** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:39 am

sinbin006 wrote:
Regular Season Schedule
WK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV
1 Mon, Sep 8 @ Green Bay 7:00 PM ESPN
Win 1-0
2 Sun, Sep 14 Indianapolis 1:00 PM
Loss 1-1
3 Sun, Sep 21 Carolina 1:00 PM
Win 2-1
4 Sun, Sep 28 @ Tennessee 1:00 PM
Loss 2-2
5 Mon, Oct 6 @ New Orleans 8:30 PM ESPN
Win 3-2
6 Sun, Oct 12 Detroit 1:00 PM
Win 4-2
7 Sun, Oct 19 @ Chicago 1:00 PM
Win 5-2
8 BYE WEEK
9 Sun, Nov 2 Houston 1:00 PM
Win 6-2
10 Sun, Nov 9 Green Bay 1:00 PM
Win 7-2
11 Sun, Nov 16 @ Tampa Bay 1:00 PM
Loss 7-3
12 Sun, Nov 23 @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM
Loss 7-4
13 Sun, Nov 30 Chicago 8:15 PM
Win 8-4
14 Sun, Dec 7 @ Detroit 1:00 PM
Loss 8-5
15 Sun, Dec 14 @ Arizona 4:05 PM
Win 9-5
16 Sun, Dec 21 Atlanta 1:00 PM
Win 10-5
17 Sun, Dec 28 NY Giants 1:00 PM
Loss 10-6

What do you think guys... 10-6, start printing the playoff tickets?

pacman · Post by **pacman** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:42 am

1 Mon, Sep 8 @ Green Bay 7:00 PM ESPN Win
2 Sun, Sep 14 Indianapolis 1:00 PM Loss
3 Sun, Sep 21 Carolina 1:00 PM Win
4 Sun, Sep 28 @ Tennessee 1:00 PM Win
5 Mon, Oct 6 @ New Orleans 8:30 PM ESPN Win
6 Sun, Oct 12 Detroit 1:00 PM Win
7 Sun, Oct 19 @ Chicago 1:00 PM Win
8 BYE WEEK
9 Sun, Nov 2 Houston 1:00 PM Win
10 Sun, Nov 9 Green Bay 1:00 PM Win
11 Sun, Nov 16 @ Tampa Bay 1:00 PM Win
12 Sun, Nov 23 @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM Win
13 Sun, Nov 30 Chicago 8:15 PM Win
14 Sun, Dec 7 @ Detroit 1:00 PM Win
15 Sun, Dec 14 @ Arizona 4:05 PM Win
16 Sun, Dec 21 Atlanta 1:00 PM Win
17 Sun, Dec 28 NY Giants 1:00 PM Loss

Wow i have high hopes for the Vikings, 14-2.

OGEE OGELTHORPE · Post by **OGEE OGELTHORPE** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:52 am

pacman wrote:1 Mon, Sep 8 @ Green Bay 7:00 PM ESPN Win
2 Sun, Sep 14 Indianapolis 1:00 PM Loss
3 Sun, Sep 21 Carolina 1:00 PM Win
4 Sun, Sep 28 @ Tennessee 1:00 PM Win
5 Mon, Oct 6 @ New Orleans 8:30 PM ESPN Win
6 Sun, Oct 12 Detroit 1:00 PM Win
7 Sun, Oct 19 @ Chicago 1:00 PM Win
8 BYE WEEK
9 Sun, Nov 2 Houston 1:00 PM Win
10 Sun, Nov 9 Green Bay 1:00 PM Win
11 Sun, Nov 16 @ Tampa Bay 1:00 PM Win
12 Sun, Nov 23 @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM Win
13 Sun, Nov 30 Chicago 8:15 PM Win
14 Sun, Dec 7 @ Detroit 1:00 PM Win
15 Sun, Dec 14 @ Arizona 4:05 PM Win
16 Sun, Dec 21 Atlanta 1:00 PM Win
17 Sun, Dec 28 NY Giants 1:00 PM Loss

Wow i have high hopes for the Vikings, 13-3.

Your hopes just got higher. I see a 14-2 record

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:16 pm

pacman wrote:Mon, Sep 8 @ Green Bay 7:00 PM ESPN

I predict............Brett Favre will be under center for this one and Aaron Rogers will still be wearing the baseball cap and holding a clipboard.

DmanDad1980 · Post by **DmanDad1980** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:24 pm

Irishmans Shanty wrote:
pacman wrote:Mon, Sep 8 @ Green Bay 7:00 PM ESPN
I predict............Brett Favre will be under center for this one and Aaron Rogers will still be wearing the baseball cap and holding a clipboard.

I think you may be right on 'Shanty... I get that sneaky feeling as well...
Too much chatter lately in the news about Brett getting antsy...

UpNorthStars · Post by **UpNorthStars** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:58 pm

nope, not going to happen. Packers will have a great year though as they will throw a quarter the interceptions as they have for the past 15 years...

Cornbread · Post by **Cornbread** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:16 pm

1 Mon, Sep 8 @ Green Bay 7:00 PM ESPN L
2 Sun, Sep 14 Indianapolis 1:00 PM L
3 Sun, Sep 21 Carolina 1:00 PM L
4 Sun, Sep 28 @ Tennessee 1:00 PM L
5 Mon, Oct 6 @ New Orleans 8:30 PM ESPN L
6 Sun, Oct 12 Detroit 1:00 PM L
7 Sun, Oct 19 @ Chicago 1:00 PM L
8 BYE WEEK -WIN
9 Sun, Nov 2 Houston 1:00 PM L
10 Sun, Nov 9 Green Bay 1:00 PM L
11 Sun, Nov 16 @ Tampa Bay 1:00 PM L
12 Sun, Nov 23 @ Jacksonville 1:00 PM L
13 Sun, Nov 30 Chicago 8:15 PM L
14 Sun, Dec 7 @ Detroit 1:00 PM Win
15 Sun, Dec 14 @ Arizona 4:05 PM L
16 Sun, Dec 21 Atlanta 1:00 PM L
17 Sun, Dec 28 NY Giants 1:00 PM L

I see a 2-15 record, THEY WIN THE BYE WEEK AS NO ONE GETS ARRESTED, UNLESS THEY GET ALLEN FROM KC THEN ITS ANOTHER -L

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:51 pm

I see 8-8... yet again.

sinbin006 · Post by **sinbin006** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:09 pm

Jared Allen, the franchise player for the Kansas City Chiefs, is heading to a new franchise, the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple sources.

We might not have a QB, but we'll have a hell of a D-line

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3362701

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:34 am

Nicely done Vikes.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:41 am

EREmpireStrikesBack wrote:Nicely done Vikes.

I heard it cost em their 1st round and both third round picks, I hope it's not gonna end up like a Hershel Walker trade

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:53 am

Good trade.

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:55 am

I like it. Barring injury, they should have a fairly devistating D line. You get the league's leading sack leader and throw him in there with the Williams... offenses are going to have real tough time being able to move anywhere with that mix. This Madieu Williams they picked up in the backfield has a nose nose for the ball, as does Sharper, so that extra heat up front is going to help those guys out... it's just a shame that Favre retired so soon - they'd have had a chance to really pad their stats!

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:43 am

I like the move. A little steep but the chances of getting a guy with this much in the 17 spot or the third round this year isn't real likely. At least they are trying to add talent and grit to get better.

Indians forever · Post by **Indians forever** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:45 am

Awsome trade, at least they don't tie in a bunch of money to 3 players that they don't really know what to expect. This guy is an animal and he will turn heads immediatley. Next fall should be fun to watch. Know all they need is a QB and some Recievers that can catch the Damn ball. Way to go Vikes keep it coming.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:48 am

Indians forever wrote:Awsome trade, at least they don't tie in a bunch of money to 3 players that they don't really know what to expect. This guy is an animal and he will turn heads immediatley. Next fall should be fun to watch. Know all they need is a QB and some Receivers that can catch the Damn ball. Way to go Vikes keep it coming.

We really need some help in those areas!

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:56 am

If Trent Freakin' Dilfer can win a Super Bowl with a great defense and solid running game. Jackson should be able to win with a great running game and a defensive that has been solid against the run and made a major upgrade to stop the pass. I'm not predicting Super Bowl here but they have become a contender.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:57 am

State Champ 97 wrote:If Trent Freakin' Dilfer can win a Super Bowl with a great defense and solid running game. Jackson should be able to win with a great running game and a defensive that has been solid against the run and made a major upgrade to stop the pass. I'm not predicting Super Bowl here but they have become a contender.

Good point!

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:19 pm

Can't Never Tried wrote:
State Champ 97 wrote:If Trent Freakin' Dilfer can win a Super Bowl with a great defense and solid running game. Jackson should be able to win with a great running game and a defensive that has been solid against the run and made a major upgrade to stop the pass. I'm not predicting Super Bowl here but they have become a contender.
Good point!

Absoboofinlutely.

Its very hard in the days of salary cap and free agency to put together all the ingredients. So, lets quit whinig about the QB and get a defensive player that changes the game. I like it.

Not only will this add talent to the Dline but it will make the other guys more effective who are already there. How do you double team both KWilliams and this guy?

Hey, if there was a QB out there to change the game, fine, but if not, this is the next best thing.

They need on more guy. A quality WR.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:29 pm

packerboy wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
State Champ 97 wrote:If Trent Freakin' Dilfer can win a Super Bowl with a great defense and solid running game. Jackson should be able to win with a great running game and a defensive that has been solid against the run and made a major upgrade to stop the pass. I'm not predicting Super Bowl here but they have become a contender.
Good point!
Absoboofinlutely.

Its very hard in the days of salary cap and free agency to put together all the ingredients. So, lets quit whinig about the QB and get a defensive player that changes the game. I like it.

Not only will this add talent to the Dline but it will make the other guys more effective who are already there. How do you double team both KWilliams and this guy?

Hey, if there was a QB out there to change the game, fine, but if not, this is the next best thing.

They need on more guy. A quality WR.

With really loooooooooong arms

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:02 pm

Are we sure Berrian won't suffice with this offense? I'm not a huge fan of his, but realistically, T-Jack isn't going to be winging it 40 yards down the field too often no matter who he has to throw to, so they shouldn't need much more than a guy who can run a clean 10-15 yard out, isn't afraid to get hit over the middle, and can CATCH THE BOOFIN' BALL. They don't really need a big homerun guy - they have him in the backfield. Just get that WR who can get the ball outside to thin out the middle of the defense for Peterson.

Having said that (woohoo!), a Chad Johnson type might put a completely different spin on the offense... but they should still work the way they need to right now.

tomASS · Post by **tomASS** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:12 pm

Viklngs make trade for Jared Allen of the Chiefs or was it Beckham of the Galaxy ??

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:08 pm

tomASS wrote:Viklngs make trade for Jared Allen of the Chiefs or was it Beckham of the Galaxy ??

Speak English. Nobody knows what the hell you're talking about.

goldy313 · Post by **goldy313** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:17 pm

I hate it, absolutley hate it. Allen is a great DE, no qustion but the guatenteed money is outrageous. The Vikings will be up against the cap badly. They were 16 million under prior to signing Allen, granted no draft picks this year, but also no free agent money for a team that has 2 rostered DT's, and is very thin at the OL, not to mention a big ? with McKinney, 4 million won't help much, not to mention weakens their postion drastically for years. They wouldn't spend money or draft picks to shore up their glaring weakness at QB (Jackson was statistacally the worst starting QB in the NFL last year) but they'll spend a ton at DE?

Their defense wasn't the issue last season, they were alright, their problem was on offense and once teams figured out Peterson couldn't play in the pasing game their offense went from mediocre to downright bad.

Last thing; Chris Speilman has left a trail of teams with serious salary cap issues that hounded them for years after his departure, this looks no different. A DE won't make this team markedly better, the defense should be improved but they aren't the Baltimore Ravens of a few years ago.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:34 pm

No they're not the Ravens of a few years ago, but that seems to be the blueprint being followed. It is proven to work. Berrian is an upgrade at WR Rice and Allison should be able to contribute as well as Wade and Ferguson. T-Jack just has to hand it to Peterson and complete 10 passes a game. Try to throw couple down the field, hope for a pass interference call or one long completion a game. If he can do that they will be contenders.