Vikings OL

[MaroonBells]

Some good blocking here by Jurgens and Donovan Jackson. Jurgens pretty much stones Taimani, then Jackson with the key second level block on Wilson.

[StickierBuns]

Would love to see Jurgens develop into a player. He's got decent size for a center.

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Sean Borman
@SeanBormanNFL
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#Vikings RT Brian O’Neill said he sees similarities in rookie LG Donovan Jackson and LT Christian Darrisaw:

“He’s got tremendous, tremendous lower body strength and power. His ability to bend and sit down on rushes I would say is similar to [Darrisaw] in a way that they can bend their hips in ways that most guys can’t, and they’re super flexible with a balanced, strong base. I think that’s something you can’t really teach.”
 via @KFAN1003

The amount of pure power and strength that Minnesota added with Fries and Jackson is going to show out. I absolutely loved they grabbed Donovan Jackson as I thought an OG was the right call there. His teammate at Ohio State went a bunch higher as I loved him as well.

[Knucklehead]

Would love to see Jurgens develop into a player. He's got decent size for a center.

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Sean Borman
@SeanBormanNFL
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1h
#Vikings RT Brian O’Neill said he sees similarities in rookie LG Donovan Jackson and LT Christian Darrisaw:

“He’s got tremendous, tremendous lower body strength and power. His ability to bend and sit down on rushes I would say is similar to [Darrisaw] in a way that they can bend their hips in ways that most guys can’t, and they’re super flexible with a balanced, strong base. I think that’s something you can’t really teach.”
 via @KFAN1003

The amount of pure power and strength that Minnesota added with Fries and Jackson is going to show out. I absolutely loved they grabbed Donovan Jackson as I thought an OG was the right call there. His teammate at Ohio State went a bunch higher as I loved him as well.

Ryan Kelly is unlikely to play all 17 games. It's critical for Jurgens or another OL (maybe Joe Huber) to step in & play effectively.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

Ryan Kelly is unlikely to play all 17 games. It's critical for Jurgens or another OL (maybe Joe Huber) to step in & play effectively.

I worry about Jurgens lack of experience. I'm told Kelly is already dealing with an elbow injury and his absence could be a huge blow to this offense and JJ.

[StickierBuns]

Ryan Kelly is unlikely to play all 17 games. It's critical for Jurgens or another OL (maybe Joe Huber) to step in & play effectively.

Why wouldn't Ryan Kelly play all 17 games? He just turned 32 years old a few months ago, I don't see the problem? I don't think Minnesota would have any interest in signing a FA center that they thought might not play all season long. Not only is Kelly going to play all season long, he's going to turn out to be a major factor in McCarthy's success. JJM called him already 'one of the my all-time favorite teammates' he's ever met. Plus he's a dawg. 100% zero bullshit guy. If there ever was an offensive captain, its Ryan Kelly. And he's just got a sore elbow and they are keeping him out from precaution, KOC said it was 'absolutely nothing'. Its August 5th.

As I mentioned a few days ago: every single acquisition KOC and KAM made was like 100% strategized, and not just from a football perspective. 2 Irish kids, don't forget that bond. An OG is recognizing in G in McCarthy.

[JR44]

Nice read and cut back by Mason on the run.

[medaille]

Why wouldn't Ryan Kelly play all 17 games? He just turned 32 years old a few months ago, I don't see the problem? I don't think Minnesota would have any interest in signing a FA center that they thought might not play all season long. Not only is Kelly going to play all season long, he's going to turn out to be a major factor in McCarthy's success. JJM called him already 'one of the my all-time favorite teammates' he's ever met. Plus he's a dawg. 100% zero bullshit guy. If there ever was an offensive captain, its Ryan Kelly. And he's just got a sore elbow and they are keeping him out from precaution, KOC said it was 'absolutely nothing'. Its August 5th.

As I mentioned a few days ago: every single acquisition KOC and KAM made was like 100% strategized, and not just from a football perspective. 2 Irish kids, don't forget that bond. An OG is recognizing in G in McCarthy.

Ryan Kelly has played one complete season out of the last five, two of the last six, three out of the nine seasons in his whole career.

[JR44]

Ryan Kelly has played one complete season out of the last five, two of the last six, three out of the nine seasons in his whole career.

In 9 seasons he has played in 121 out of 148 games and before last season, when he missed 7 games due to injury in the previous 5 seasons he missed 6 games total.  He does not appear to have an extreme injury history for an offensive lineman.  I would have preferred a younger center, but think he will be solid and provide great leadership.

[MaroonBells]

In 9 seasons he has played in 121 out of 148 games and before last season, when he missed 7 games due to injury in the previous 5 seasons he missed 6 games total.  He does not appear to have an extreme injury history for an offensive lineman.  I would have preferred a younger center, but think he will be solid and provide great leadership.

Players get dinged, especially centers. Bradbury was mostlly healthy last year, but he missed 3 games in 2023, 5 games in 2022 and 4 games the year before that. In 7 seasons, Frank Ragnow played a full season just once.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

Players get dinged, especially centers. Bradbury was mostlly healthy last year, but he missed 3 games in 2023, 5 games in 2022 and 4 games the year before that. In 7 seasons, Frank Ragnow played a full season just once.

Plenty of reason to be concerned about the back up center. Is Jurgens capable of making the calls and protecting JJ ?
Or should they pick up a guy with more experience?