Miscellaneous Thoughts – Vikings vs Saints

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As soon as we missed that extra point I thought to myself... just go for two every time. 

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@greediron said:

- JJohnson was a late round pick and will likely be brought along slowly.  TJ and BRob will be getting most of the snaps anyway, so he has time.

Ehhhh....Johnson was the 2nd pick in round 4, I wouldn't call that "late round". Gedeon was picked later and started. You may be right, but I had hoped we were getting away from the "Zimmer doesn't let rookies play" philosophy. Opinions about Tom Johnson obviously differ greatly, but I think Jaleel would bring more fire (and bulk). I expect his status will evolve as the season proceeds.

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They gave him a yard and a 1st down on his second run: (why I have no idea since he was clearly stopped before the line to gain. He barely reached the LOS).

Refs still thought Peterson was a star player they were supposed to give special treatment.

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@Jor-El said:

@greediron said:

- JJohnson was a late round pick and will likely be brought along slowly.  TJ and BRob will be getting most of the snaps anyway, so he has time.

Ehhhh....Johnson was the 2nd pick in round 4, I wouldn't call that "late round". Gedeon was picked later and started. You may be right, but I had hoped we were getting away from the "Zimmer doesn't let rookies play" philosophy. Opinions about Tom Johnson obviously differ greatly, but I think Jaleel would bring more fire (and bulk). I expect his status will evolve as the season proceeds.

okay, not late, but 3rd day pick. 

Point being, he has potential and showed that against the 2s and 3s in preseason.  But obviously he still has some work to do before making the field.

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@greediron said:

@Jor-El said:

@greediron said:

- JJohnson was a late round pick and will likely be brought along slowly.  TJ and BRob will be getting most of the snaps anyway, so he has time.

Ehhhh....Johnson was the 2nd pick in round 4, I wouldn't call that "late round". Gedeon was picked later and started. You may be right, but I had hoped we were getting away from the "Zimmer doesn't let rookies play" philosophy. Opinions about Tom Johnson obviously differ greatly, but I think Jaleel would bring more fire (and bulk). I expect his status will evolve as the season proceeds.

okay, not late, but 3rd day pick. 

Point being, he has potential and showed that against the 2s and 3s in preseason.  But obviously he still has some work to do before making the field.

 
Yea, Jaleel looked really good in the 3T vs 2's and 3's showing some nice power moves and a burst to the QB.  

I wasn't able to tape the game so did Tom Johnson play the 3T the whole game or did Stephen play some and also NT?  Curious because Stephen was being used as Joseph's backup in preseason and Zimmer loves his rotations.

I will be shocked if Jaleel isn't part of that rotation very soon.  

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@minny65 said:

 
Yea, Jaleel looked really good in the 3T vs 2's and 3's showing some nice power moves and a burst to the QB.  

I wasn't able to tape the game so did Tom Johnson play the 3T the whole game or did Stephen play some and also NT?  Curious because Stephen was being used as Joseph's backup in preseason and Zimmer loves his rotations.

I will be shocked if Jaleel isn't part of that rotation very soon.  

watched most of it on my phone, so I am not sure who was on the interior.  BRob was in quite a bit on the interior, had a series or 2 at DE as well.  So not really sure.  I can recognize Brian easily, his signature shoulder shrug and all that.

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@greediron said:

@minny65 said:

 
Yea, Jaleel looked really good in the 3T vs 2's and 3's showing some nice power moves and a burst to the QB.  

I wasn't able to tape the game so did Tom Johnson play the 3T the whole game or did Stephen play some and also NT?  Curious because Stephen was being used as Joseph's backup in preseason and Zimmer loves his rotations.

I will be shocked if Jaleel isn't part of that rotation very soon.  

watched most of it on my phone, so I am not sure who was on the interior.  BRob was in quite a bit on the interior, had a series or 2 at DE as well.  So not really sure.  I can recognize Brian easily, his signature shoulder shrug and all that.

So Tom Johnson and BRob were probably rotating on the interior leaving no snaps for Jaleel.  

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Miscellaneous Thoughts – Vikings vs Saints
Great way to start the Minnesota Vikings season — Dominating win against the New Orleans Saints and winning a bet with my nephew.  Here are my misc. thoughts: Confidence.  There are a couple …

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So glad to see VikingOracle posting his thoughts again this year! One of my favorite pieces.

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@Mike Olson said:
So glad to see VikingOracle posting his thoughts again this year! One of my favorite pieces.

I feel the same way...  always a thought provoking read.

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@Wetlander said:

@Mike Olson said:
So glad to see VikingOracle posting his thoughts again this year! One of my favorite pieces.

I feel the same way...  always a thought provoking read.

Thanks guys.  I hope my posts stimulate thoughts and comments.  regardless, there is a cathartic element to my posts (especially when the Vikes lose)!

One thing I forgot to mention is I believe the Vikes saw a way to exploit the Saints kickoff coverage teams.  Didn't work but it appeared to me that they tried to run the kickoff return a few times and that McKinnon had the green light to test the Saints coverage unit.