So we ALL know now where we stand at QB??

I agree on the Dobbs throw,,  but Cousins has put his receivers in bad positions plenty of times, including early in this season.

Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

I was down for giving Dobbs the start yesterday and agreed with the coaches on that. Boy, he sure rewarded that vote of condisence, huh? Holy cow dude stunk out the joint. You know it’s bad when NICK MULLENS coming in feels like Dan Marino just ran outta the tunnel and into the huddle.

Dobbs- you’re a good dude and thank you for the memories but yeah, it’s over.

Regarding Kirk and 2024 I still don’t know what to think. For some reason I’m not hearing much talk about the fact he blew out his Achilles. He might miss half or even all of next season! We just don’t know and we probably won’t know when free agency starts. So do you guarantee Kirk a ton of money and blindly pray he heals up fast? A Jimmy G deal where you wait to pay him when he passes a physical? Or do you move on?

Kirk’s leg will decide if he’s back here or not. Not Dobbs or Mullens or Hall playing poorly.

If I had to guess this morning, I will say Kirk is not back. 

Dobbs was bad and needed yanked a lot sooner.
But some of yesterday’s problems was 3 starters was missing off the offensive line.
Even Maddison who was having a good game left with an injury.
The other problem was the play caller. 

@"Norse" said: Dobbs was bad and needed yanked a lot sooner. But some of yesterday’s problems was 3 starters was missing off the offensive line. Even Maddison who was having a good game left with an injury. The other problem was the play caller. 

Maddison left with an ankle injury.  That can happen anytime it feels like happening.  Mullen's didn't get better protection.  He got rid of the ball faster. 

Sign Kirko period.  2-3 years.  $30-40M per.  I bet he's more open to incentives vs guaranteed money.  IF we can keep Flores...massive IF.  This team can win the Superbowl next year. 

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

@"pattersaur" said: I was down for giving Dobbs the start yesterday and agreed with the coaches on that. Boy, he sure rewarded that vote of condisence, huh? Holy cow dude stunk out the joint. You know it’s bad when NICK MULLENS coming in feels like Dan Marino just ran outta the tunnel and into the huddle.

Dobbs- you’re a good dude and thank you for the memories but yeah, it’s over.

Regarding Kirk and 2024 I still don’t know what to think. For some reason I’m not hearing much talk about the fact he blew out his Achilles. He might miss half or even all of next season! We just don’t know and we probably won’t know when free agency starts. So do you guarantee Kirk a ton of money and blindly pray he heals up fast? A Jimmy G deal where you wait to pay him when he passes a physical? Or do you move on?

Kirk’s leg will decide if he’s back here or not. Not Dobbs or Mullens or Hall playing poorly.

If I had to guess this morning, I will say Kirk is not back. 

If Kirk is not back as you're suggesting, who's our QB?  

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"pattersaur" said: I was down for giving Dobbs the start yesterday and agreed with the coaches on that. Boy, he sure rewarded that vote of condisence, huh? Holy cow dude stunk out the joint. You know it’s bad when NICK MULLENS coming in feels like Dan Marino just ran outta the tunnel and into the huddle.

Dobbs- you’re a good dude and thank you for the memories but yeah, it’s over.

Regarding Kirk and 2024 I still don’t know what to think. For some reason I’m not hearing much talk about the fact he blew out his Achilles. He might miss half or even all of next season! We just don’t know and we probably won’t know when free agency starts. So do you guarantee Kirk a ton of money and blindly pray he heals up fast? A Jimmy G deal where you wait to pay him when he passes a physical? Or do you move on?

Kirk’s leg will decide if he’s back here or not. Not Dobbs or Mullens or Hall playing poorly.

If I had to guess this morning, I will say Kirk is not back. 

Considering his timeline for full recovery is before the start of the season, it's pretty doomy to suggest he might miss another year. And remember, this is a QB, not a RB. He will be able participate in training camp at half speed. Hell, he can probably do that in a couple months. 

If Kirk is not back as you're suggesting, who's our QB?  

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

Understandable. But I think you're smart enough to know why a team in playoff contention can't and won't ever think that way. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

Understandable. But I think you're smart enough to know why a team in playoff contention can't and won't ever think that way. 

With the way things turned out with Dobbs, the injury to Hall really turned into an unfortunate thing as I think we still would have won at least 2 of those 4 games and we would know more about what we have in Hall.  I would like to see Hall play as I liked the poise he showed in the limited time we saw him and think he could have the higher ceiling.  I have not seen enough of both of them to know who gives us the best shot to win.  Typically I would feel confident the coaching staff who sees them everyday knows that answer, but with KOC I am not so confident.  Mullens looked good when he came in, but the bar was not set that high, anyone who took a snap and threw the ball in the general direction of where it needed to be was going to look good =) I hope Hall is the backup moving forward.  

I like Hall and would like see how he does but Mullens gives them the best chance to win now. Winning is the main objective so starting Mullens seems like a no-brainer to me.

4 games left in the season, you're currently the 6th seed, and the question is who do you play at QB.

Answer: the guy who best helps you make the postseason.

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

Understandable. But I think you're smart enough to know why a team in playoff contention can't and won't ever think that way. 

Yes, that is the problem with a "competitive rebuild" -- the Vikes get to lose in the first round of the playoffs every year.  I am at the point in my life where I want to see a SB victory and this was a perfect year to tank and improve draft position.  Injured QB, injured superstar WR, etc.  Getting to the playoffs with no hope of winning the SB is no longer my idea of a successful season unless it is building towards a SB run.  This year is not.  To me, competitive rebuild really is competitive mediocrity.

@"pattersaur" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"pattersaur" said: I was down for giving Dobbs the start yesterday and agreed with the coaches on that. Boy, he sure rewarded that vote of condisence, huh? Holy cow dude stunk out the joint. You know it’s bad when NICK MULLENS coming in feels like Dan Marino just ran outta the tunnel and into the huddle.

Dobbs- you’re a good dude and thank you for the memories but yeah, it’s over.

Regarding Kirk and 2024 I still don’t know what to think. For some reason I’m not hearing much talk about the fact he blew out his Achilles. He might miss half or even all of next season! We just don’t know and we probably won’t know when free agency starts. So do you guarantee Kirk a ton of money and blindly pray he heals up fast? A Jimmy G deal where you wait to pay him when he passes a physical? Or do you move on?

Kirk’s leg will decide if he’s back here or not. Not Dobbs or Mullens or Hall playing poorly.

If I had to guess this morning, I will say Kirk is not back. 

Considering his timeline for full recovery is before the start of the season, it's pretty doomy to suggest he might miss another year. And remember, this is a QB, not a RB. He will be able participate in training camp at half speed. Hell, he can probably do that in a couple months. 

If Kirk is not back as you're suggesting, who's our QB?  

If we re-sign him and he’s still hurt, who’s our QB?

I don’t know the answer to either question. What I’m saying is Kirk might not be a realistic option, even if KO really does want him back. The list of QBs to come back from a torn Achilles and play well is how long? Zero? And everyone wants the Vikings to bet a ton of guaranteed money on it happening? Easy for fans to make this leap of faith for KAM but if you’re him are you betting your career on it? My guess as of this morning is that he will not.

EDIT- The bright side to this is that maybe other team GMs get gunshy too and Kirk either gets stuck in limbo until he’s healthy or takes a major paycut. In those scenarios I see him back with us. But if he commands top dollar as an FA my guess is MIN moves on. JMO

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"VikingOracle" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Games like yesterday really REALLY make you appreciate what we have in Cousins.

Anyone notice yesterday that the pass blocking and play calling seemed to get better when Mullens took over? It didn't. It just seemed that way, because Mullens ran the offense the way it was supposed to be run. He wasn't perfect, but he was a nice midpoint between the MVP-like play from Cousins and the WTF-like play from Dobbs. 

Mullens should be better with a week of prep. Mullens vs. Browning next Saturday in Cincy. And yes, the play calling always looks better when you don't have complete incompetence (Dobbs) at QB. 

I think it is a mistake not to start Hall going forward.  I don't care about the playoffs at this point as any game in the playoffs will be a serious beat down -- for me, it is all about player development at this point.

Understandable. But I think you're smart enough to know why a team in playoff contention can't and won't ever think that way. 

Yes, that is the problem with a "competitive rebuild" -- the Vikes get to lose in the first round of the playoffs every year.  I am at the point in my life where I want to see a SB victory and this was a perfect year to tank and improve draft position.  Injured QB, injured superstar WR, etc.  Getting to the playoffs with no hope of winning the SB is no longer my idea of a successful season unless it is building towards a SB run.  This year is not.  To me, competitive rebuild really is competitive mediocrity.

I'm assuming you mean sticking with the competitive rebuild after Cousins went down was the bad idea, and not that it was a bad idea from the outset. Because I think everyone would agree that if we'd stayed relatively healthy and not lost Cousins, JJ and half our line, the competitive rebuild would look pretty spectacular right now.