Wins for the season

So hard to say this year. If two rookies start on the O-line in Darrisaw and Davis, there will be moments where the team will suffer from their learning curves. Normal rookie stuff. But that doesn't mean the line won't be improved, either. 

Feeling good this morning, regular season 17- 0 then 3-0 in the playoffs.  I understand it’s optimistic, but it’s early and it’s easy, probably rethink it later, right now I’m good.

@"BigAl99" said: Feeling good this morning, regular season 17- 0 then 3-0 in the playoffs.  I understand it’s optimistic, but it’s early and it’s easy, probably rethink it later, right now I’m good.

Vikings have built a Super Bowl roster. And I don't think they're done either. Right now, this is a 12 to 14 win team on paper. 

But here are a few reasons for concern: 

1. We're very likely going to have two rookies starting on our OL. They might eventually be great, but we can't expect that right away. Rookies are usually bad news early on. 

2. We're expecting young Kubiak to just start where his dad left off. MIght not be that simple. Does he have a feel for calling plays? 

3. I think Cousins is a top 7 or 8 QB in the NFL. When he's on there's few better. But he can be bad, too. Does bad Kirk make an appearance this year as Klint struggles to find a rhythm? 

And....Will the injured return as before (aka Barr).

The DL should be vastly improved, "should be"  Will those big DT's mesh? Play to their potential?  One of em hasn't played in 2 years or ever as a Viking. The other may not be that effective as a 3t in passing situations.

DH has questions marks too. 

So really both sides of the trenches are far from settled, flip side is the promise of upside. 

That's a brutal schedule on paper. Especially so for a team that couldn't even make an expanded playoff field.  

Over/under for me is 8 if I'm placing a bet in Vegas. The team we will field will look different for sure - but that raises questions + elevates hope. 

I think 10 is the ceiling after a swig of purple kool aid and  if all goes really well. 

12-5 if the D returns to it's top form (adds Kerrigan)
10-7 if both sides get their act together and play well, stay healthy

Either way, this team is at worst in the NFCCG

12-5/ 13-4 - On Paper.

 
the beatdown Zim took in 2020 will impel  him to make  changes.

 Putting  700?lbs and 2 NT's  in front of Kendricks will  force teams to be 1 dimensional.

Ought to be interesting..

1976, 1987, 1998, 2009, 2020- didn't happen- Vikes are due.

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10 - 11 wins. Maybe a playoff win. Very solid roster. When Zim and Kirk are needed the most they generally don't rise to the occasion. They will have an impressive win or two then $h!t the bed once or twice.

@"purplefaithful" said: And....Will the injured return as before (aka Barr).

The DL should be vastly improved, "should be"  Will those big DT's mesh? Play to their potential?  One of em hasn't played in 2 years or ever as a Viking. The other may not be that effective as a 3t in passing situations.

DH has questions marks too. 

So really both sides of the trenches are far from settled, flip side is the promise of upside. 

That's a brutal schedule on paper. Especially so for a team that couldn't even make an expanded playoff field.  

Over/under for me is 8 if I'm placing a bet in Vegas. The team we will field will look different for sure - but that raises questions + elevates hope. 

I think 10 is the ceiling after a swig of purple kool aid and  if all goes really well. 

I wonder about Hunter and Pierce. There are unknowns still. Hopefully the secondary improves and the OL gels. And could they finally move beyond the run first offense. 

13+ wins is pipe.
Half our OL is new, half our DL is new, half our secondary is new, and we don't have a kicker. Oh, and we have the 5th hardest schedule in the NFL.
That being said, I agree this is a talented team. The new players we have will make a nice impact and I'm expecting big improvements from Special Teams and of course the defense.
The good news is we don't need 13 wins. Tampa Bay went 11-5 last year and won the Super Bowl.
10-7 or 11-6 I think and probably a wild card spot. Then hope for the best in the playoffs.

I always guess 10-6, still guessing wins at 10 for 2021.  Too many unknowns to guess higher.

@"IDVikingfan" said: I always guess 10-6, still guessing wins at 10 for 2021.  Too many unknowns to guess higher.

12-5 to 14-3. The last time we had a top ten D and an average OL we won 13 games. I think we are in that neighborhood.

I'll go with one less than making the playoffs and we will finish 8th, the worst possible position to finish. By the way, where did we finish last year?

@"Vikergirl" said:

@"IDVikingfan" said: I always guess 10-6, still guessing wins at 10 for 2021.  Too many unknowns to guess higher.

You are missing a game. Is it a tie? 

If only the favorites win, we go 9-7-1.

Daniel Carlson could not be reached for comment.

11 and 6----Zim won't let last year's bad taste go on.