Quote: @pumpf said:
I'm not a big fan of the move. Our defense was already stacked (albeit we did still have some weaknesses- at least weaknesses for us; other teams would probably be pretty happy with our "weaknesses"). The biggest "weakness" that actually has a chance of limiting our success is OL. But Zim doesn't seem to care about helping the offense as much as he cares about making sure that "his" defense is the greatest ever. That would be great if he were the Defensive Coordinator. But he's the head coach. And, in the end, his legacy will be about W-L's- and that includes W's in the Super Bowl.
About the only "good" thing about this move (besides the obvious upgrade) is that it will keep the "15-yard penalty at any moment" Sendejo off the field. With the new rules, I think Sendejo is going to be a liability.
I disagree. I highly doubt that "Zim doesn't seem to care about helping the offense..." has any truth to it. If a solid veteran guard was surprisingly released, I am sure we would have been all over it. But I don't see how this hurts us at all. Upgrade the deep safety, taking away the one liability. I really doubt the money is going to be that different, I could be wrong on that. IMO he signs a 1 year deal like Richardson.
Of course I like the move, but I'm starting to feel knots in my stomach a bit. I feel like we're doing the "dream team" thing. The dream team thing has backfired on a lot of teams in the past.
Quote: @pumpf said:
I'm not a big fan of the move. Our defense was already stacked (albeit we did still have some weaknesses- at least weaknesses for us; other teams would probably be pretty happy with our "weaknesses"). The biggest "weakness" that actually has a chance of limiting our success is OL. But Zim doesn't seem to care about helping the offense as much as he cares about making sure that "his" defense is the greatest ever. That would be great if he were the Defensive Coordinator. But he's the head coach. And, in the end, his legacy will be about W-L's- and that includes W's in the Super Bowl.
About the only "good" thing about this move (besides the obvious upgrade) is that it will keep the "15-yard penalty at any moment" Sendejo off the field. With the new rules, I think Sendejo is going to be a liability.
I am going to like this post and call it out at the same time. I agree that the new rules really dont play well with what has allowed Dejo to stick in this league and that is his hitting style, he is not going to fare well with the helmet rules being enforced much greater IMO.
however your taking a shot at Zim for grabbing a significant upgrade at the position (without knowing the costs) are a little over the top. remember it was under Zim that they went out and spent about 16 million on 2 FA ol upgrades last year, and he may very well be willing to do the same for the OL, but can you name any available upgrades that he is not looking at? I cant because they just arent out there.
Its official: he's a Viking, just reported. One year deal.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ pumpf said:
I'm not a big fan of the move. Our defense was already stacked (albeit we did still have some weaknesses- at least weaknesses for us; other teams would probably be pretty happy with our "weaknesses"). The biggest "weakness" that actually has a chance of limiting our success is OL. But Zim doesn't seem to care about helping the offense as much as he cares about making sure that "his" defense is the greatest ever. That would be great if he were the Defensive Coordinator. But he's the head coach. And, in the end, his legacy will be about W-L's- and that includes W's in the Super Bowl.
About the only "good" thing about this move (besides the obvious upgrade) is that it will keep the "15-yard penalty at any moment" Sendejo off the field. With the new rules, I think Sendejo is going to be a liability.
I disagree. I highly doubt that "Zim doesn't seem to care about helping the offense..." has any truth to it. If a solid veteran guard was surprisingly released, I am sure we would have been all over it. But I don't see how this hurts us at all. Upgrade the deep safety, taking away the one liability. I really doubt the money is going to be that different, I could be wrong on that. IMO he signs a 1 year deal like Richardson.
Exactly. I am concerned about our OL, but it's not as if George Iloka and Tyron Smith were both cut Monday and Zimmer demanded the team ignore the offensive lineman just to fatten up his defense. Iloka is a bonus that fell into our lap, as it sure seems he is choosing the Vikings without making other visits and trying to start a contract bidding war.
If they can trade Sendejo for any decent OL (maybe the Chargers would send us Michael Schofield?), this turns into a double win. I'm personally unsure if Sendejo has much value outside Minnesota, but I sure hope I am proven wrong.
And I'm not sure Iloka is just here on a 1-year deal. Read some of his past comments about Zimmer and it's clear they have a strong relationship. He picked the Bengals over Zimmer 2 years ago and Cincinatti dumped him; I bet he regrets turning Zimmer down and is now hoping to stay with the coach he loves.
Sendejo missed quite a bit of time this summer didn't he? What was his injury? I just see this move as shoring up the weakest spot on a very strong D.
Wonder how much the $$ was for? I Ilokla the presumed starter at saftey or does Dejo keep his job? I'd expect some significant rotation? What a crazy signing this late in FA.
Kirk Cousins, Sheldon Richardson and George Iloka in free agency.
Kendricks, Hunter, and Diggs resigned.
Who'da thunk it? Not me...
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