This MFer is bringing the wood.....

Wish we could make him co-head coach. I’m hopefull that he doesn’t get a head coaching job next year. 

All the things we thought would be necessary for the '23 Vikings to become legit contenders happened. The offensive line improved incrementally, Cousins looked great in year two of the offense. Addison was everything we hoped he'd be and more. The defense improved from 31st to middle of the pack...and the Vikings were contenders. 

And it all went up in smoke on one non contact injury to a player who's never missed a game. Has to be just devastating for a team that always believed in itself despite all the haters and tankers. 

In 2014 I had heard about how Zimmer coached up really good defensive teams......

Week 1 @ Rams it was rather  apparent  why his reputation preceded him as a defensive guru.

Fast forward to 2023.

It's a bit different, took a couple weeks,  but I get why Flores has the same reputation. He's a bad ass. 

Fixing the mess that Danatell created in 8? games is gonna draw HC interviews THIS season. 

Hope I'm wrong on that, but  I just think at least 1 NFL owner is gonna see what Vikings fans see, Flores is legit.

@"Mattyman" said: In 2014 I had heard about how Zimmer coached up really good defensive teams......

Week 1 @ Rams it was rather  apparent  why his reputation preceded him as a defensive guru.

Fast forward to 2023.

It's a bit different, took a couple weeks,  but I get why Flores has the same reputation. He's a bad ass. 

Fixing the mess that Danatell created in 8? games is gonna draw HC interviews THIS season. 

Hope I'm wrong on that, but  I just think at least 1 NFL owner is gonna see what Vikings fans see, Flores is legit.

Agreed. Flores has done an awesome job and deserves HC looks from smart teams. Selfishly I hope it doesn't happen but if he does leave, I'll be the first to say thank you for making this defense watchable and dare I say it, fun, again.

Draft some more talent on D especially in the front 7 and it would be interesting to see where he could take it.

@"MaroonBells" said: All the things we thought would be necessary for the '23 Vikings to become legit contenders happened. The offensive line improved incrementally, Cousins looked great in year two of the offense. Addison was everything we hoped he'd be and more. The defense improved from 31st to middle of the pack...and the Vikings were contenders. 

And it all went up in smoke on one non contact injury to a player who's never missed a game. Has to be just devastating for a team that always believed in itself despite all the haters and tankers. 

Pretty much unfortunately. They stubbed their toes the first 3 games with turnovers....but definitely righted the ship and you could see the potential. So much for all that now. KOC mentioned yesterday that Cousins and he were completely dialed in to each other and Kirk knew what KOC wanted the offense to look like. 

F*ck. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: All the things we thought would be necessary for the '23 Vikings to become legit contenders happened. The offensive line improved incrementally, Cousins looked great in year two of the offense. Addison was everything we hoped he'd be and more. The defense improved from 31st to middle of the pack...and the Vikings were contenders. 

And it all went up in smoke on one non contact injury to a player who's never missed a game. Has to be just devastating for a team that always believed in itself despite all the haters and tankers. 

Pretty much unfortunately. They stubbed their toes the first 3 games with turnovers....but definitely righted the ship and you could see the potential. So much for all that now. KOC mentioned yesterday that Cousins and he were completely dialed in to each other and Kirk knew what KOC wanted the offense to look like. 

F*ck. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: All the things we thought would be necessary for the '23 Vikings to become legit contenders happened. The offensive line improved incrementally, Cousins looked great in year two of the offense. Addison was everything we hoped he'd be and more. The defense improved from 31st to middle of the pack...and the Vikings were contenders. 

And it all went up in smoke on one non contact injury to a player who's never missed a game. Has to be just devastating for a team that always believed in itself despite all the haters and tankers. 

Pretty much unfortunately. They stubbed their toes the first 3 games with turnovers....but definitely righted the ship and you could see the potential. So much for all that now. KOC mentioned yesterday that Cousins and he were completely dialed in to each other and Kirk knew what KOC wanted the offense to look like. 

F*ck. 

And it was only going to get better as the season wore on, and Cousins, JA and JJ learned to operate more as a trio and less as a duo with a newcomer. Fuck is right. 

It's Hall's show now. 

I really doubt he is getting looks as a HC this coming year.  His last run at it was a disaster.  He is a defensive coach and as we so painfully know, that comes with issues as the OC gets fired or hired pretty much every year.

Bflo has us up to 11th in yards and 15th in scoring D. his d is also trending up.  If this continues or even maintains this he should get a HC offer, doesnt mean mean he will, but should 

@"Bullazin" said: Bflo has us up to 11th in yards and 15th in scoring D. his d is also trending up.  If this continues or even maintains this he should get a HC offer, doesnt mean mean he will, but should 

I guess we have to enjoy him while we still have him.  He's taken a three year old trash heap of a defense to an entirely different level of play that's fun to watch.  He's a very good coach, and probably too good to stay as the Viking's DC.

@"HappyViking" said:

@"Bullazin" said: Bflo has us up to 11th in yards and 15th in scoring D. his d is also trending up.  If this continues or even maintains this he should get a HC offer, doesnt mean mean he will, but should 

I guess we have to enjoy him while we still have him.  He's taken a three year old trash heap of a defense to an entirely different level of play that's fun to watch.  He's a very good coach, and probably too good to stay as the Viking's DC.

I believe that under the minority hire comp pick rules, a candidate has to be w/ a team for at least 2 seasons in order for that team to receive a 3rd round comp pick if he is promoted to HC or GM. Since Bflo has only been here one season, we would receive nothing.

@"Knucklehead" said: I believe that under the minority hire comp pick rules, a candidate has to be w/ a team for at least 2 seasons in order for that team to receive a 3rd round comp pick if he is promoted to HC or GM. Since Bflo has only been here one season, we would receive nothing.

well that certainly sucks,  but it appears you are correct. 

(ii) The employer-club shall be eligible to receive this Draft choice compensation if:
a. The minority employee hired as a Head Coach or Primary Football Executive has been employed by the employer-club for a minimum of two full seasons; and
b. The minority employee is not the Head Coach or Primary Football Executive of the employer-club and is hired into the same position with the new club. There can be no break in employment between clubs.

Again, does anyone remember Zimmer?  And does anyone remember how Flores' previous HC job ended?

I am sure he gets some "interest" as interviewing minorities is pretty much required now.  Not sure the owners have forgotten his previous stint.

@"greediron" said: Again, does anyone remember Zimmer?  And does anyone remember how Flores' previous HC job ended?

I am sure he gets some "interest" as interviewing minorities is pretty much required now.  Not sure the owners have forgotten his previous stint.

how much of that was him vs the owner being the issue?