I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Quote: @purplefaithful said:
I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Well... we'll see see. The difference I see between Boone and Samia is that the former seemed like more of a loud mouth in front of a camera and the latter is a tough SOB on the field.
Personally, I think every offensive line needs an "enforcer"... Samia has that personality. I saw one clip this offseason where Murray got flattened and the defender gave him a little extra at the end. Samia came over and ripped the defender off and went after him. I like that. Protect your QB. Just don't cross the line when it's not necessary.
I think he'll be a good pick and eventual starter (maybe even at some point this year).
I love his attitude. He has all the tools and mental make up you want in an NFL guard. I just hope he can keep his cool and not get that 15 yard penalty for firing back at a defender for getting in his face.
Him and Bradbury will play so well with each other. This line can be nasty.
Quote: @Wetlander said:
@ purplefaithful said:
I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Well... we'll see see. The difference I see between Boone and Samia is that the former seemed like more of a loud mouth in front of a camera and the latter is a tough SOB on the field.
Personally, I think every offensive line needs an "enforcer"... Samia has that personality. I saw one clip this offseason where Murray got flattened and the defender gave him a little extra at the end. Samia came over and ripped the defender off and went after him. I like that. Protect your QB. Just don't cross the line when it's not necessary.
I think he'll be a good pick and eventual starter (maybe even at some point this year).
exactly. Boone was the speak loudly and carry little stick.
If Samia brings some of that attitude to defend his QB, I say finally.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ Wetlander said:
@ purplefaithful said:
I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Well... we'll see see. The difference I see between Boone and Samia is that the former seemed like more of a loud mouth in front of a camera and the latter is a tough SOB on the field.
Personally, I think every offensive line needs an "enforcer"... Samia has that personality. I saw one clip this offseason where Murray got flattened and the defender gave him a little extra at the end. Samia came over and ripped the defender off and went after him. I like that. Protect your QB. Just don't cross the line when it's not necessary.
I think he'll be a good pick and eventual starter (maybe even at some point this year).
exactly. Boone was the speak loudly and carry little stick.
If Samia brings some of that attitude to defend his QB, I say finally.
Me too. I think O'Neill brings some nasty also. Unfortunately, Easton did but he's gone. I think Bradbury can play that way. Not sure about Kline and I've never seen Reiff be like that.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
@ greediron said:
@ Wetlander said:
@ purplefaithful said:
I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Well... we'll see see. The difference I see between Boone and Samia is that the former seemed like more of a loud mouth in front of a camera and the latter is a tough SOB on the field.
Personally, I think every offensive line needs an "enforcer"... Samia has that personality. I saw one clip this offseason where Murray got flattened and the defender gave him a little extra at the end. Samia came over and ripped the defender off and went after him. I like that. Protect your QB. Just don't cross the line when it's not necessary.
I think he'll be a good pick and eventual starter (maybe even at some point this year).
exactly. Boone was the speak loudly and carry little stick.
If Samia brings some of that attitude to defend his QB, I say finally.
Me too. I think O'Neill brings some nasty also. Unfortunately, Easton did but he's gone. I think Bradbury can play that way. Not sure about Kline and I've never seen Reiff be like that.
Dakota Dozier has a very nasty rep. But I'm still a little baffled by that signing. He doesn't fit the athletic/zone profile at all.
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ greediron said:
@ Wetlander said:
@ purplefaithful said:
I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Well... we'll see see. The difference I see between Boone and Samia is that the former seemed like more of a loud mouth in front of a camera and the latter is a tough SOB on the field.
Personally, I think every offensive line needs an "enforcer"... Samia has that personality. I saw one clip this offseason where Murray got flattened and the defender gave him a little extra at the end. Samia came over and ripped the defender off and went after him. I like that. Protect your QB. Just don't cross the line when it's not necessary.
I think he'll be a good pick and eventual starter (maybe even at some point this year).
exactly. Boone was the speak loudly and carry little stick.
If Samia brings some of that attitude to defend his QB, I say finally.
Me too. I think O'Neill brings some nasty also. Unfortunately, Easton did but he's gone. I think Bradbury can play that way. Not sure about Kline and I've never seen Reiff be like that.
Dakota Dozier has a very nasty rep. But I'm still a little baffled by that signing. He doesn't fit the athletic/zone profile at all.
I thought I read that Dozier has a history with the Kubiaks or Dennison somehow and was handpicked for the line to some extent? I can't remember exactly what it was, but it was something like that....
Quote: @StickyBun said:
@ greediron said:
@ Wetlander said:
@ purplefaithful said:
I hope he dispels the ghost of Alex Boone in my head...Everytime I hear an OL yapping now, that's where my mind goes.
Well... we'll see see. The difference I see between Boone and Samia is that the former seemed like more of a loud mouth in front of a camera and the latter is a tough SOB on the field.
Personally, I think every offensive line needs an "enforcer"... Samia has that personality. I saw one clip this offseason where Murray got flattened and the defender gave him a little extra at the end. Samia came over and ripped the defender off and went after him. I like that. Protect your QB. Just don't cross the line when it's not necessary.
I think he'll be a good pick and eventual starter (maybe even at some point this year).
exactly. Boone was the speak loudly and carry little stick.
If Samia brings some of that attitude to defend his QB, I say finally.
Me too. I think O'Neill brings some nasty also. Unfortunately, Easton did but he's gone. I think Bradbury can play that way. Not sure about Kline and I've never seen Reiff be like that.
Elf showed a bit his rookie year as well.
Reiff has never seemed to be that way, but was credited helping change the culture of the o-line after we released Boone and other unnamed over-paid and under-performing linemen. He has the quiet work ethic, don't talk, just do your job. Lunch pail I think was the term to describe him. Boone was more the "bar at closing" type.
I really believe the Vikings have finally established a core of offensive linemen and depth...
Quote: @"BarrNone55" said:
He's definitely got some Conrad Dobler in him...that's both good and bad...
Dobler used to get one forearm/hand wrapped in tape and plaster (because it was "injured") in a big wad with a ball around the hand , then he'd swing it around and club guys with it during games.
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