The Offense wasn't dominant, but...

Miracle · 10-25-2004, 02:48 PM

the Vikings defense stepped up. Yes, I'm a true Vikings fan. Moss was out so it ook away our deep threat, Culpepper was patient enough though and did not force anything. A. Wnifield is finally playing up to what he is supposed to, K Williams knocked Steve out. Our defense did good. Anyone think it will be Eagles and Vikings in the NFC Championship game? I do.

Than they win and face the Pats.

Jonzard · 10-25-2004, 07:22 PM

VIKES!

mauboy · 10-26-2004, 04:40 PM

It sounds like Tice will not let Bennett back into the starting spot without Bennett earning it. Tice said something along the lines of, "Why try something new when what you have isn't broken." The offense with Moore/Smith has been rolling along quite nicely.

I think Tice is making the wrong move here for a number of reasons.

1. Bennett has breakaway speed. Moore or Smith don't.
2. The success of Smith and Moore are greatly reliant on the OLine of the Vikings.
3. Bennett was a first rounder. That's going to cause a ruckus in the Minnesota Media. Doesn't really bother me. The best should play, period.

I do believe that no matter what, Bennett is our best bet.

We'll see what happens though.

Miracle · 10-26-2004, 09:40 PM

Well if Bennet does good in the carries he gets, he will become the #1 back again. We have 4 very good RBs, nothing to worry here. I'm hoping Moss plays though.

Art99 · 10-27-2004, 12:47 PM

Yes the defense looked good finally but it should be remembered that some guy named Billy Volek played most of the game at QB instead of that other guy Steve McNair who is a tad better.

JDOldSchool · 10-27-2004, 01:53 PM

Are the Vikings becoming the new Broncos when it comes to a running game? Are these running backs all really that good or is it just that the offensive line is filled with purple-clad monsters?

mauboy · 10-27-2004, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JDOldSchool

Are the Vikings becoming the new Broncos when it comes to a running game? Are these running backs all really that good or is it just that the offensive line is filled with purple-clad monsters?

Like I said in my previous post, I think the OLine has quite a bit to do with it.

yankeesrule · 10-27-2004, 10:04 PM

I dunno though, bennets been a burner. smith was 1st round talent but had off field issues(drugs maybe???). moe williams is simply a big tough mike alstott type. its not like they're turning 6th rounders into stars, rather they're willing to take risks(moss, smith)

yankeesrule · 10-27-2004, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mauboy

3. Bennett was a first rounder. That's going to cause a ruckus in the Minnesota Media. Doesn't really bother me. The best should play, period.

You dont think the media would go buck wild if they put in bennett and he had 2 fumbles and averaged 2 yards per carry?

mauboy · 10-27-2004, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrule

You dont think the media would go buck wild if they put in bennett and he had 2 fumbles and averaged 2 yards per carry?

Yes, but I think you have to give him a majority of the touches in his first full game back.

twins15 · 10-28-2004, 12:02 AM

I'm actually pleased that Bennett isn't getting many carries, I'd rather see Smith and Moore getting them. Bennett has breakaway spped, but unless he breaks one, he usually gets 1,2, myabe 3 yards a carry, then every once in a while he'll break one. I like consistency.

10-25-2004, 07:22 PM	#2
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10-26-2004, 09:40 PM	#4
Miracle Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 233	Well if Bennet does good in the carries he gets, he will become the #1 back again. We have 4 very good RBs, nothing to worry here. I'm hoping Moss plays though. __________________ - "Respect is earned, not handed to you."

10-28-2004, 12:02 AM	#11
twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792	I'm actually pleased that Bennett isn't getting many carries, I'd rather see Smith and Moore getting them. Bennett has breakaway spped, but unless he breaks one, he usually gets 1,2, myabe 3 yards a carry, then every once in a while he'll break one. I like consistency. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Book Quotes and Book Lists

10-25-2004, 02:48 PM	#1
Miracle Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 233	The Offense wasn't dominant, but... the Vikings defense stepped up. Yes, I'm a true Vikings fan. Moss was out so it ook away our deep threat, Culpepper was patient enough though and did not force anything. A. Wnifield is finally playing up to what he is supposed to, K Williams knocked Steve out. Our defense did good. Anyone think it will be Eagles and Vikings in the NFC Championship game? I do. Than they win and face the Pats. __________________ - "Respect is earned, not handed to you."

10-26-2004, 04:40 PM	#3
mauboy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,906	It sounds like Tice will not let Bennett back into the starting spot without Bennett earning it. Tice said something along the lines of, "Why try something new when what you have isn't broken." The offense with Moore/Smith has been rolling along quite nicely. I think Tice is making the wrong move here for a number of reasons. 1. Bennett has breakaway speed. Moore or Smith don't. 2. The success of Smith and Moore are greatly reliant on the OLine of the Vikings. 3. Bennett was a first rounder. That's going to cause a ruckus in the Minnesota Media. Doesn't really bother me. The best should play, period. I do believe that no matter what, Bennett is our best bet. We'll see what happens though.

10-27-2004, 12:47 PM	#5
Art99 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 242	Yes the defense looked good finally but it should be remembered that some guy named Billy Volek played most of the game at QB instead of that other guy Steve McNair who is a tad better.

10-27-2004, 01:53 PM	#6
JDOldSchool Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,023	Are the Vikings becoming the new Broncos when it comes to a running game? Are these running backs all really that good or is it just that the offensive line is filled with purple-clad monsters?

10-27-2004, 10:04 PM	#8
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	I dunno though, bennets been a burner. smith was 1st round talent but had off field issues(drugs maybe???). moe williams is simply a big tough mike alstott type. its not like they're turning 6th rounders into stars, rather they're willing to take risks(moss, smith)