Samia...
Right guard Dru Samia had a horrific night, getting flagged four times (one declined) while Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed did just about whatever he wanted in moments. Samia drew three holding penalties, continuing to look out of sorts while filling in for injured Pat Elflein.
Zimmer said he felt good overall about the offensive line’s play against Seattle, but he told the NBC broadcast at halftime they needed to “change protections” to deal with Reed.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Sigh.
Either the Vikings are very high on Samia's upside or they're very low on the readiness of Cleveland or Collins or whoever it is.
...or just high.
@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Does that mean Samia has the RG job even if Elflein returns?
@"Jor-El" said:@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Does that mean Samia has the RG job even if Elflein returns?
No, but it probably does mean that Samia is being groomed for that spot when Elflein leaves via free agency in the spring.
@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Sigh.
Sigh Sigh
@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Sigh.
Either the Vikings are very high on Samia's upside or they're very low on the readiness of Cleveland or Collins or whoever it is.
no shit.... wtf is wrong with Collins? he always looked decent on the left side.
Starting Samia is how you tank w/o tanking, kind of, sort of... ;) B)
@"MaroonBells" said:@"Jor-El" said:@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Does that mean Samia has the RG job even if Elflein returns?
No, but it probably does mean that Samia is being groomed for that spot when Elflein leaves via free agency in the spring.Right, he is finishing his 4th year and rookie contract, I kind of forgot he has already played here 3 years, does not seem that long. If he's humble (and honest about his performance), I could see the Vikings re-signing him to a modest contract to be a backup C/G.
If Elflein doesn't have a future at RG, maybe they shouldn't turn the starting job back to him.
Samia is similar to a lot of O lineman Rick has drafted. Not enough lead in the pencil. Elflein, and to some degree, Bradbury are the same way. They may be ok or good at run blocking, but can't hold up to the bullrush.
Samia should retire, move to Spain, and take up bullfighting. Ole! He makes the Elf look good.
@"jargomcfargo" said: Samia is similar to a lot of O lineman Rick has drafted. Not enough lead in the pencil. Elflein, and to some degree, Bradbury are the same way. They may be ok or good at run blocking, but can't hold up to the bullrush. Samia should retire, move to Spain, and take up bullfighting. Ole! He makes the Elf look good.uhm.... I dont think you got your metaphor right.... maybe not enough lead in his ass?
either way, Samia (and his pencil?) are out for Sunday, no word on who gets the nod in his place.
@"JimmyinSD" said:@"jargomcfargo" said: Samia is similar to a lot of O lineman Rick has drafted. Not enough lead in the pencil. Elflein, and to some degree, Bradbury are the same way. They may be ok or good at run blocking, but can't hold up to the bullrush. Samia should retire, move to Spain, and take up bullfighting. Ole! He makes the Elf look good. uhm.... I dont think you got your metaphor right.... maybe not enough lead in his ass?either way, Samia (and his pencil?) are out for Sunday, no word on who gets the nod in his place.
Whoops! Yeah lead in his ass.
@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: If he's healthy, we get some mo'a Samia.https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1316801968602374144?s=20
Sigh.
Either the Vikings are very high on Samia's upside or they're very low on the readiness of Cleveland or Collins or whoever it is.
...or just high.
Samia plays too high up, rigid and doesn't get any leverage against his opponents...
@"ArizonaViking" said: Samia plays too high up, rigid and doesn't get any leverage against his opponents...he seems to lack core strength, he needs to be able to play with some bend in his hips so he can get his legs into his blocks. Amd he jist flat out lacks in reaction, he wiffs so frequently on blocks in space its embarrassing.
@"JimmyinSD" said:He also lacks good lateral movement and like most big men, relies on brute strength without good technique. He needs to understand this isn't college no more...@"ArizonaViking" said: Samia plays too high up, rigid and doesn't get any leverage against his opponents... he seems to lack core strength, he needs to be able to play with some bend in his hips so he can get his legs into his blocks. Amd he jist flat out lacks in reaction, he wiffs so frequently on blocks in space its embarrassing.
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