Don't expect to see the starters much tomorrow....

Probably no Cook or Jefferson on O, Hunter on D. Really looking forward to Kene and ISM on O. DVR already set.

I was looking forward to watching Mond tbh

Oh well...

@"purplefaithful" said: I was looking forward to watching Mond tbh

Oh well...

i was looking forward to watching out first round pick..... but next I think it would be Browning to see how much he really has improved, and the kid from iowa to see if he can be that diamond at WR that takes that WR3 and provides an eventual replacement for AT.

@"purplefaithful" said: I was looking forward to watching Mond tbh

Oh well...

I had this game targeted some time back for that reason as well, now I am more interested in seeing Browning play.  All the reports have been really positive on him and it would be no fluke if he developed into a legit QB as he was a big time recruit out of high school, holding many national records (91 TD passes in his senior year).  It looked like he was on his way at Washington to begin a top draft pick before injuries slowed him down.  The fact that he is the only QB on the roster with the common sense and leadership to be vaxed also speaks to his desire to be about the team.  

Looks like a very rainy weekend in South Florida (booooo).....so I think I'm going to watch the Vikings game today on NFL Network. Normally don't watch preseason games or at the very least just watch parts of them. But Mother Nature says otherwise. Looking forward to seeing Browning. 

Probably tune in for awhile, really wanted to Mond too. Darrisaw would have been nice to see also.

@"BarrNone55" said: Probably no Cook or Jefferson on O, Hunter on D. Really looking forward to Kene and ISM on O. DVR already set.

Same. Kene, ISM, Udoh, Davis, Wonnum, Jones II, special teams. 

I still don’t understand why Mond isn’t playing. Unless he’s been absolutely terrible in practice, which I don’t think he has, then what’s the harm?

Oh well… looking forward to seeing the other guys out there. Skol!

@"pattersaur" said: I still don’t understand why Mond isn’t playing. Unless he’s been absolutely terrible in practice, which I don’t think he has, then what’s the harm?

Oh well… looking forward to seeing the other guys out there. Skol!

So many reasons. That week put him way behind. And you put him in before he's able to make timely reads, he could be awful. And probably would be. An embarrassment to him and the Vikings. Media starts calling him a bust. Presser is all about how bad he was. That has an impact. He gets in his head, starts developing bad habits. No, we don't want that. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"pattersaur" said: I still don’t understand why Mond isn’t playing. Unless he’s been absolutely terrible in practice, which I don’t think he has, then what’s the harm?

Oh well… looking forward to seeing the other guys out there. Skol!

So many reasons. That week put him way behind. And you put him in before he's able to make timely reads, he could be awful. And probably would be. An embarrassment to him and the Vikings. Media starts calling him a bust. Presser is all about how bad he was. That has an impact. He gets in his head, starts developing bad habits. No, we don't want that. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"pattersaur" said: I still don’t understand why Mond isn’t playing. Unless he’s been absolutely terrible in practice, which I don’t think he has, then what’s the harm?

Oh well… looking forward to seeing the other guys out there. Skol!

So many reasons. That week put him way behind. And you put him in before he's able to make timely reads, he could be awful. And probably would be. An embarrassment to him and the Vikings. Media starts calling him a bust. Presser is all about how bad he was. That has an impact. He gets in his head, starts developing bad habits. No, we don't want that. 

Agreed. He missed time its going to take a month to catch up from as a rookie QB. I'm fine with him not playing.

Vikings just announced that 30 players won't be playing. So like all starters and near-starters are out. The good news? Udoh is not playing and Dozier is. :-)

Lot of Vikings not expected to play today. Essentially all the starters. Notable that Dozier isn't on the list but Udoh is. Same with Freeland not playing and Dantzler playing. Still open competition at DE opposite Hunter pic.twitter.com/qIqF5shhL1

— Arif Hasan, but NFL 🏈 (@ArifHasanNFL) August 14, 2021

They just said Mond is playing!

Glad they realized it’s better to get him reps than worry about how it could mentally affect him. Good job, Vikes

@"pattersaur" said: They just said Mond is playing!

Glad they realized it’s better to get him reps than worry about how it could mentally affect him. Good job, Vikes

me to, and you can see hes missed a ton of practice by his play. But has had some good plays. Im happy he’s out there just to get a feel at the speed of the game at this level. he needs to get that experience which he can then take back to the film room and practice field. important to get him out there

@"NorthernCalVike" said:

@"pattersaur" said: They just said Mond is playing!

Glad they realized it’s better to get him reps than worry about how it could mentally affect him. Good job, Vikes

me to, and you can see hes missed a ton of practice by his play. But has had some good plays. Im happy he’s out there just to get a feel at the speed of the game at this level. he needs to get that experience which he can then take back to the film room and practice field. important to get him out there

Mond should not have played. 

@"MaroonBells" said: Mond should not have played. 

Meh it serves him right. Gotta learn from stupidity.

Title was a gross under estimation. Holy crap. I guess Zim wanted to use game one as his game four. 

My only take away was Colquitt needs some competition, or an insurance sales license. Bummed about Kene. Hopefully it's not serious.

@"MaroonBells" said: Mond should not have played. 

And Browning should have played…

@"MaroonBells" said: Mond should not have played. 

Completely disagree. Why do you say that? Because he didnt look great? If thats the bar then no one on the team should have played

EDIT- Further, would anyone rather see empty Nate Stanley reps if he’s gonna be cut in 2 weeks? I genuinely see zero gain in that.