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Zanary · Yesterday, 05:09 PM

...and Wentz helps our beleaguered offense regain rhythm/productivity, and Flores keeps getting player back into his evolving defense, and we find ourselves 2-1 on Monday...

...will the possibility of optimism, return?

Right now, I don't blame anyone that's gone into a bit of a tailspin regarding our season. Starting week 1 with so many injuries and then having a 4-quarter torture fest last Sunday with JJM and Jones both getting beat up...it's been rough as hell.

But, as some have pointed out, we're vicious against the opposing passing offenses, you KNOW that everyone got extra tackling drills this week, we hopefully get Darrisaw back, maybe Harry as well...and, while he won't have much time in the system, Carson's been around a few blocks.

Maybe, just maybe, we can consider the possibility of a good season that just had a rocky-as-**** beginning?

purplefaithful

Hard to say...

I think getting the OL back and with some evolution of KOC lens to playcalling, there could very well lead many to a refreshed take on the season.

I also dont think Wentz will be manning the QB spot beyond the time it takes for JJM to get back on the field - safely.

If we're w/out CD and Kelly this week? I'm a bit glad JJM isnt playing tbh.

Montana Tom · Yesterday, 08:07 PM

I realize that 17 games doesn't sound like much compared to the NBA with 82 (or thereabouts) games, or MLB with its 162 game schedule.
Every game matters.
Honestly, if we are 5-5 with 7 to go, we still have a legit shot..assuming the pieces of the puzzle fall together.
Not the first time in this league, that's for sure.

StickierBuns

In listening to Darrisaw, it appears he's holding up his return. Seems very apprehensive about it. I think medically he's cleared, its a mental thing. If he doesn't go tomorrow, I'm officially concerned about his state of mind.

It seems some are expecting a lot from Wentz. I've got a fan's hope, but we know how delusional that can be. I don't see Carson lighting it up. Battle of the backups, so its hard to predict a winner. To your point: the team is 1-1, so certainly from that view the season isn't close to being over. I'm going to have to see something markedly different tomorrow for me to change my sour outlook, I'm honestly expecting very little. But if it 'goes well' and Minnesota wins somehow, yeah I mean its moving everyone closer to hope I suppose.

sidenote: JFC Wentz is a big dude. 6'5", 235 lbs.

MaroonBells · 6 hours ago

(8 hours ago)StickierBuns Wrote: In listening to Darrisaw, it appears he's holding up his return. Seems very apprehensive about it. I think medically he's cleared, its a mental thing. If he doesn't go tomorrow, I'm officially concerned about his state of mind.

It seems some are expecting a lot from Wentz. I've got a fan's hope, but we know how delusional that can be. I don't see Carson lighting it up. Battle of the backups, so its hard to predict a winner. To your point: the team is 1-1, so certainly from that view the season isn't close to being over. I'm going to have to see something markedly different tomorrow for me to change my sour outlook, I'm honestly expecting very little. But if it 'goes well' and Minnesota wins somehow, yeah I mean its moving everyone closer to hope I suppose.

sidenote: JFC Wentz is a big dude. 6'5", 235 lbs.

I was thinking the same thing about Darrisaw. I know nothing, but based on what I've heard and read, I suspect he's been cleared to play by the team's medical staff and it's Darrisaw himself who is not yet "comfortable" enough to get out there. A player knows best, but how far do you take this? At what point does the team lose patience?

I don't think anyone's expecting a lot from Wentz. But I do expect him to run a "functional" offense and help Jurgens get us in and out of protections. Baby steps.

JR44

It is amazing the feel of this game as opposed to last Sunday. There was so much excitement around JJ and what this team could be. This week's game feels like week 15 of a below .500 season. No high expectations, no excitement around the QB, a lot of disappointment and concerns. Hopefully Wentz puts on the uniform of his childhood team and totally transforms himself. I am sure I will feel more up for the game tomorrow, but the expectations are low. I also think a part of it is also the disappointment of the JJ era on hold and having to wait to see what we have in him, which was a big part of the excitement of this season.

StickierBuns

(3 hours ago)JR44 Wrote: It is amazing the feel of this game as opposed to last Sunday. There was so much excitement around JJ and what this team could be. This week's game feels like week 15 of a below .500 season. No high expectations, no excitement around the QB, a lot of disappointment and concerns. Hopefully Wentz puts on the uniform of his childhood team and totally transforms himself. I am sure I will feel more up for the game tomorrow, but the expectations are low. I also think a part of it is also the disappointment of the JJ era on hold and having to wait to see what we have in him, which was a big part of the excitement of this season.

I'm reading a decent portion of Wentz hype this week, including 'O'Connell's belief in him' amongst other things by the local and national media. I think its more the NFL hype machine than anything, keep 'hope alive for all fans of all teams' kind of deal because Viking Nation is in the dumps.

purplefaithful · 3 hours ago

If history is our guide, then I suspect a FUGLY win Sunday...

Some may call it purgatory? But it might be as good as it gets for a bit - till we get more time to gel and get key players back to health.

Vikergirl · 2 hours ago

Lol watch it's a 12 to 9 final score

Zanary · 1 hour ago

(2 hours ago)Vikergirl Wrote: Lol watch it's a 12 to 9 final score

If we win, I'll take it.

This is the game I'm most worried about, right now. Wentz will get better with time/familiarity in our system and with the players, and we have people rotating back in from injury/illness...so, I'm still fairly optimistic about our overseas games.

First, though, is this mess. MAYBE, we have Darrisaw, and MAYBE we have Harry, Greenard, and so on...this game has triple the variables that make every game interesting. Our on-field leadership will need to be amazing, and KOC has got to get better at figuring out what our offense CAN do, as opposed to stubbornly insisting that backup OL players will allow for slow-developing plays. There's big questions and concerns across the team, across the game...

...and the chaos is a little tantalizing, if completely maddening.