Poor Vikings. - Page 11

jazzrack · 01-24-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by drums016

Looks like yet another fumble by the Vikings...

yep, it's pretty bad. you would have thought they were playing in the snow or something.

jazzrack · 01-24-2010, 09:38 PM

there is no way this game should be tied, the vikes defense has done a hell of a job

ZiggyPop · 01-24-2010, 09:57 PM

What a stupid decision by Favre to throw and not run.......

jaxmagicman · 01-24-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzrack

there is no way this game should be tied, the vikes defense has done a hell of a job

I agree 100%. If it weren't for the Defense this game could be 56-14. Wow that Defense has played great.

jaxmagicman · 01-24-2010, 10:22 PM

If Hartley misses this, game over, Vikings win.

And they are probably the favorite in the Super Bowl.

Green & Gold Heart · 01-24-2010, 10:31 PM

What a perfect kick.

So, will Favre be back?

jaxmagicman · 01-24-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

What a perfect kick.

So, will Favre be back?

To throw more killer interceptions? I hope so. That is the best part of Favre. He is Lucy for everyone that roots for him. He makes you think that this time he will do it, then he pulls the football away.

drums016 · 01-24-2010, 10:33 PM

I'll take the under.

MorseMoose · 01-24-2010, 11:25 PM

My take that I posted somewhere else:

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1) It makes it easier to take that loss in that we were in it the entire game with 5 turnovers.
2) It makes it easier to take that loss in that there wasn't any BLATANT bad calls. Sure, you can say that a few plays in OT could have gone the Vikings way, but they took their time and probably was not enough evidence to overturn.
3) It makes it hard to take that loss in that there were twelve guys in the huddle after a T.O. Who do you blame for that? Without that penalty, the Vikings run the ball (there is no INT) and Longwell kicks a game-winning field goal.

If you'd have told me that the Vikings would have a 300 yard passer in Favre, a 100 yard runner in Peterson and hold Drew Brees to under 200 passing yards; I'd have pegged us at 40+ points.

If you'd have told me that the Vikings would turnover the ball 5 times, I'd have pegged the Saints at 40+ points.

It's a game of inches. Inches to cause a turnover on downs. Inches to cause a dropped ball. Inches to cause a completed hand-off.

Whatever. The Vikings were the best team in the NFC and possibly the NFL. They lost today because the Saints kicked a field goal in OT. Blame it on Brett if you must, Blame it on Peterson if you must, Blame it on the refs, if you must. Things just didn't fall into place in this game for the Vikings.

In summary,
1) The Vikings played like the best team in the NFL.
2) The Vikings didn't get screwed out of a win.
3) The Vikings lost the game because they didn't win it.
4) The Vikings had plenty of chances to win it.
5) The Saints were who I thought they were.
6) Brett Favre needs to be back next year.

That's my piece, there will be no more new status shares (status comments, yes...no more status shares) about the Vikings until moves are made in the offseason.

stevebydac · 01-25-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

To throw more killer interceptions? I hope so. That is the best part of Favre. He is Lucy for everyone that roots for him. He makes you think that this time he will do it, then he pulls the football away.

I was looking at the replay on nfl.com, Favre was rolling right, and had a receiver very open on the right sideline at the 32. The receiver probably could have gotten to at least the 29 or 30 before being tackled. That would have given the Vikes a 46-47 yarder in a dome. Very makeable.

...or, Plan B: Favre could have run and probably gotten to the 35. There was a linebacker watching him but the LB couldn't have stopped him before the 35 or so. That would have been a 52 yard field goal, still somewhat make-able in a dome.

Instead, The Ol' Gritty Funloving Gunslinger threw an ugly pick. Shocking! Never could have predicted that.

mikev · 01-25-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

So, will Favre be back?

Yes.

NO.

Yes.

no.

yes.

no.

jbergey22 · 01-25-2010, 01:13 AM

Too much blame goes on Favre no matter what he does.

Peterson, Harvin, and Berrian not being able to hold onto the ball cost them atleast 13 points... take away 7 from the Saints for Harvin coughing it up inside the Red Zone for the Saints and give the Vikings 6(2 Fgs) for coughing it up in their own red zone.

Do some of us forget these things or just have selective memory? One play doesnt decide a game and never will.

pstrickert · 01-25-2010, 01:58 AM

I agree, jb22. The blame ought to be shared by a number of Minn players. They had plenty of opportunities to put NO away. I'm a Packers fan, so I'm not too sad about the Vikings loss. Still, to be honest, I think the better team lost the game.

jbergey22 · 01-25-2010, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pstrickert

I agree, jb22. The blame ought to be shared by a number of Minn players. They had plenty of opportunities to put NO away. I'm a Packers fan, so I'm not too sad about the Vikings loss. Still, to be honest, I think the better team lost the game.

This is the frustrating part. The Vikings played great except the 5 Tos and now we have to wonder. I think the Colts/Vikings/Saints are the three best teams in the league however one of them couldnt be in the Super Bowl.

Packers/Vikings will be battling it out again next year. Both teams are young with a lot of star power. IMO the Packers were the best team this year that no one really talked about. If they wouldnt have been in the same division as the Vikings they probably get a home game and could still be playing.

This whole Favre/Rodgers deal has actually made me like both QBs much more than I could have ever imagined. Im sure you know enough about Favre that I dont need to tell you why he is so great to have on your team. I like Rodgers so much because he followed a legend and IMO he is a lot better than anyone could have ever expected. He just goes out and takes care of his business and handled this Favre situation like a real pro.

Jonzard · 01-25-2010, 03:13 AM

As far as ideal conditions for Favre returning go, losing by a fg in OT in a game you should have won on the road to get to the SB is probably atop the list.

jaxmagicman · 01-25-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jbergey22

Too much blame goes on Favre no matter what he does.

Peterson, Harvin, and Berrian not being able to hold onto the ball cost them atleast 13 points... take away 7 from the Saints for Harvin coughing it up inside the Red Zone for the Saints and give the Vikings 6(2 Fgs) for coughing it up in their own red zone.

Do some of us forget these things or just have selective memory? One play doesnt decide a game and never will.

Why would Petterson get any blame? None of his fumbles were lost.

jaxmagicman · 01-25-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pstrickert

I agree, jb22. The blame ought to be shared by a number of Minn players. They had plenty of opportunities to put NO away. I'm a Packers fan, so I'm not too sad about the Vikings loss. Still, to be honest, I think the better team lost the game.

I don't know if you are a Vikings fan, but this is why I kind of cringe when I hear Viking fans root for their team. There is no way you can look at me with a straight face and say the better team lost, after that team turns the ball over 5 times.

MorseMoose · 01-25-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Why would Petterson get any blame? None of his fumbles were lost.

Adrian Peterson fumbled that ball inside the 10 yard line just before half. I don't care what the Box Score says about it being Favre...it was Peterson.

jaxmagicman · 01-25-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

Adrian Peterson fumbled that ball inside the 10 yard line just before half. I don't care what the Box Score says about it being Favre...it was Peterson.

Ok. I thought it was Favre watching the game and so did the box scorer, but I have never really watched the Vikings that much to know how the Hand off is supposed to look. But still, that gives Favre 2 TO's instead of 3 and Peterson just one.

jbergey22 · 01-25-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

I don't know if you are a Vikings fan, but this is why I kind of cringe when I hear Viking fans root for their team. There is no way you can look at me with a straight face and say the better team lost, after that team turns the ball over 5 times.

He said in his post he is a Packers fan.

I see no problems in wondering if the better team lost when the total yardage is 475-257 and time of possession is 36.49 to 27.56 despite the Saints getting the free possession in OT.

The Vikings gave the Saints the game, the Saints certainly didnt go out and take it.

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jbergey22 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,481	Too much blame goes on Favre no matter what he does. Peterson, Harvin, and Berrian not being able to hold onto the ball cost them atleast 13 points... take away 7 from the Saints for Harvin coughing it up inside the Red Zone for the Saints and give the Vikings 6(2 Fgs) for coughing it up in their own red zone. Do some of us forget these things or just have selective memory? One play doesnt decide a game and never will. Last edited by jbergey22; 01-25-2010 at 01:14 AM.

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Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	What a perfect kick. So, will Favre be back?

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pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,134	I agree, jb22. The blame ought to be shared by a number of Minn players. They had plenty of opportunities to put NO away. I'm a Packers fan, so I'm not too sad about the Vikings loss. Still, to be honest, I think the better team lost the game.

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