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09-01-2018, 10:41 PM

Completely blindsided. This sucks.

Dude is all heart

09-01-2018, 10:47 PM

I don't really get the keeping 4 halfbacks on the active roster. I wish B-Rob would take the spot of Roc Thomas. But it is farewell I guess. Today also marks the first day in my life I am older than every Viking player (31 years old). :'(

09-01-2018, 10:51 PM

Quote: @matt4787 said:
I don't really get the keeping 4 halfbacks on the active roster. I wish B-Rob would take the spot of Roc Thomas. But it is farewell I guess. Today also marks the first day in my life I am older than every Viking player (31 years old). :'(

Wow! That is youth.

09-01-2018, 11:00 PM

I think this is a really poor move from a on field off field perspective...the locker room took a big hit...great young man there @96POPS...

09-02-2018, 12:05 AM

Crap, just crap. Nothing but great memories of Brian. Reading about his speed and agility when he was drafted. Finding out he was a world class discus thrower, salivating at the spin move and the impact that would have on opposing qb's. Then really being impressed by how he handled the Jared Allen acquisition. As a Viking fan from day one, Brian's contributions on the field, to the organization and as example of a person, he stands out as one of the finest personalities and players to wear purple. Wish i could thank him in person.

09-02-2018, 12:22 AM

I’ll be honest, I’m pretty f’ing pissed. I see no way they can justify keeping some guys over him. He can still play and was great in a rotational role and as a vet leader. It always comes for vets I like but this one got me. Besides being a great player BRob is an outstanding person. When my sister was going through treatment for stage 4 breast and spine cancer she got a big boost to her spirit hearing from BRob, one of her favorite players.

I get its a business and all so it can come down to the dollars besides just talent. I’ll miss watching him set the hook after dropping a QB! At least until we can watch him on his fishing show (he’s got to do it Pops)!

Health took me out of law enforcement early and eventually out of the work force so I get unexpected change pretty well at this point. It’s never fun at first but there’s always a silver lining with the right attitude and he certainly has it. Good luck to him and his family!

09-02-2018, 12:29 AM

Such a sad day, BRob and pops both are going to be missed. BRob will always be a Viking and pops part of our community. Thanks for giving us 11 years of memories and glad I was able to meet you at a tailgate pops.

09-02-2018, 12:33 AM

Quote: @StickyBun said:
Sad day for Pops and Brian too. Sigh. Wasn't completely unexpected, too much young D-line talent to not protect with a roster spot.

Yup, it was pretty clear this pre-season. Great career, great Viking!

Edit: Best of luck to you Pops and the family. Live long and prosper...

Stop by the Longship after we win that Lombardi this year.

09-02-2018, 12:58 AM

I'm really disappointed about this. I thought after he took that pay cut, that was his way to stay on the team for one final season.

I'm going to miss seeing him play and watching 96 Questions every Thursday night with my wife. She loved that show, it was something we looked forward to during the week.

09-02-2018, 01:39 AM

I won’t ever forget Brian. What a genuine human being who loves the game and has always given his team his heart. I won’t forget seeing him with tears in his eyes after the Minneaplois Miracle. The game of football is in his soul and he was such a loyal player to this franchise. I understand the roster game but this is shit, truly. Yes, you’re damn right the guy can still play. His leadership will be deeply missed I guarantee that. Much love to Brian and the whole Robison family. Please stay around here with us, Pops. You are a friend to the Vikefans family.