Things I'm exited to see tonight
- The much talked about wide zone. Can't wait to see that in action and how athletic linemen like Bradbury, O'Neil and Udoh execute it.
- Wide receivers 3 thru 6. Namely Beebe, Taylor, Zylstra and Bisi Johnson.
- If Cook plays at all, he won't play more than a series. So I'm excited to see a lot of Mattison and Boone. Very curious to see Khari Blasingame as well.
- The kicking game. I keep reading where Bailey is missing about every 3rd or 4th kick. That can't continue. Vikings could be looking for some competition if it does. Seems unusual to me they don't already have someone in camp competing with him and Wile.
- Hercules and Karter Schult. Schult dominated in the AAF. Curious to see if he can make some noise against the Saints' backup tackles.
- On the Saints side, looking forward to seeing Teddy play. Hit him hard, Vikes, but y’know…above the waist.
- No player appeared in our pre-draft mocks as much as Devine Ozigbo, the Nebraska back. He ended up with the Saints and we’ll probably see a lot of him.
- Other former Vikings on the Saints: Nick Easton, Zach Line, Marcus Sherels,
“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits
Every time someone puts on a purple helmet with horns I get excited. I don't need no other reason.
Viking football finally!!!
No serious injuries, please. That's all I'm asking Santa for this football season.
Is O'Neill even going to play tonight?
Anyways, no injuries and while I won't be watching into Q4, I do like watching some of the new kids play.
Oh, and knock the PS down to 2 or 3 games NFL.
Like everyone else here, I'm wanting to see our "new" offense. It will be interesting to see if we notice changes in the running game, and how it sets up the pass. I want to see the new TE, Smith, get some chances along with the other young WRs.
The new look DL should also get tested in this game. We'll get to see how that works out.
I'm also excited to see TB play now that the injury is completely behind him. I've always liked his poise and pocket awareness, and he's an incredible athlete. To show my appreciation and love for the Vikings, I'm wearing my Teddy #5 Viking T today. B)
@"purplefaithful" said: Is O'Neill even going to play tonight?Anyways, no injuries and while I won't be watching into Q4, I do like watching some of the new kids play.
Oh, and knock the PS down to 2 or 3 games NFL.
Don't know the severity of O'Neal's injury, but if he's hurt at all, I'm sure he's not going to dress.
Agree about the reduction in preseason games. But billionaires don't give up revenue easily. It'll have to be tied to adding another couple games to the regular season, which, if you've heard some of the batshit ideas floating around about how that would be structured, might be far worse.
I'm hoping to see Beebe live up to the hype. Seems like a Edelman / Welker type receiver.
I don't expect the offense to "gel" quite yet... but I'd like to see Sloter step up and justify the $$$ the team spent to bring him in.
I'd like to see our kicker make every kick.
And, it goes without saying (although others have said it... and I will too): I'd like us to get through this without any injuries.
I want to see how many times Mattison pounds the rock and runs over some defenders.
I really want to see tready's suitcases on the curb following an eleven hour trade for a 4 th round pick.
@"Akvike" said: I really want to see tready's suitcases on the curb following an eleven hour trade for a 6th round pick.Fixed it for you :p
Interesting that Beebe only had five snaps...I think the #3 WR spot is locked down...Bisi maybe has the #4...
Holmes will give Stephen real competition for 3T...our second team D line could start for about a third of the NFL...
Remember the jump the Colts OL made with new coaching and scheme? I think we make a big jump...I can't recall our second unit looking as competent as last night in any preseason game...
Mattison looked very good...he looks to be smaller than 221 to me...someone needs to teach Abdullah how to hang on to the freaking ball...
Jalyn Holmes could be a monster, he's got all the traits you want. Came from a big time college program and highly recruited out of high school. I read he's over 300 lbs. now, correct? What a find if he keeps developing. I read that Oli Udoh played well too?
Yeah, Holmes really stood out. And that was 1st line stuff. I remember he had a nasty spin move at OSU. Now he might have some size and experience to go with it.
That's always been Abdullah's problem. Even going back to Nebraska. I remember when he was drafted by the Lions, I just laughed. Great speed, quickness, vision... but fumbles. Like, a LOT.
I thought our 2nd and 3rd lines were impressive. Browning seems to have clean pockets and all day to throw many times. Norton, Samia, Udoh...even Catalina were solid. Really excited about Udoh. No way we can expose this kid to waivers.
I have to go back and watch Udoh specifically...
@StickyBun...yup, Holmes is a biscuit over 300lbs now...freakishly long arm...that sack of Teddy was just a beautiful stunt...Wilson engaged with the OL opened up the ally...man, Wilson had a couple really good plays...how Gedeon remains the starter...
Hercules played extremely well and was constantly in the backfield moving the QB, getting home on Teddy once as well. All of our TE's had a great game and produced. Mattison will be a play maker on this team this year. Bisi Johnson showed up well as did Mike Boone. People aren't going to like to hear it, but I thought Treadwell did well with his opportunities. We also had guys that didn't show up as well as hoped. Elf was whiffing a lot to my eyes, I thought Kendricks played poorly and missed a few too many tackles, Cameron Smith was slow and late to react too often and he missed several tackles as well, Epps had his welcome to the NFL moment on the TD catch and run, Abdullah fumbles to air, Samia was pushed back surprisingly often for his brawler persona and he got called for being a bit grabby. Overall, we played some pretty good football. A lot of the young guys now have a taste of what's required to play at this level and I'm excited to see how they adjust their play next week. Our depth of talent showed at nearly every position last night.
@"BarrNone55" said: I have to go back and watch Udoh specifically...@StickyBun...yup, Holmes is a biscuit over 300lbs now...freakishly long arm...that sack of Teddy was just a beautiful stunt...Wilson engaged with the OL opened up the ally...man, Wilson had a couple really good plays...how Gedeon remains the starter...
I don't necessarily disagree with you but I saw on Twitter (@Krauserrific, I think, good Vikings follow) that PFF had Gedeon as a top 5 defender for MN last night.
They had E. Griffen bottom 3. Time to panic? (95% sarcasm but also a little worried about how he'll do this year...)
That TFL Wilson had last night is beyond what Gedeon is capable of...regardless, it's a position that won't be on the field for a third of the snaps...
@"BarrNone55" said: That TFL Wilson had last night is beyond what Gedeon is capable of...regardless, it's a position that won't be on the field for a third of the snaps...Interesting note (maybe to just me) but Wilson is only 24 years old. I think he's definitely gotten incrementally better each year and is at least close to an average NFL LB starter in the NFL. Strong body.
@"AllBS" said: People aren't going to like to hear it, but I thought Treadwell did well with his opportunities.Well, he did have 1 catch for 12 yards, which is close to his career average of 1.17 catches and 10.8 yards per game over the course of his 3 year career.
So by Deadwell's standards, he did great!
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