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I see an above average D, but not great. I'm not convinced the defense has improved from last season, and there were flaws last year.
The offense appears to be headed in the right direction with the running game, but there's really no proof yet that the OL is any better than in the past. I'm glad they made changes and of course I hope it works out. I predict a middle of the road offense; just Ok.
All that being said, I'll predict a slightly above average team going 9-7 (missing playoffs). If we have injuries in key positions, things will go south from 9 wins.
Hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see a real uptick in talent from last year. Maybe all this team needs is better coaching, and they can be a powerhouse like the 2017 team. Not sure, but we'll soon find out.
SKOL VIKINGS!
I'll say this: if Minnesota handles Atlanta with some degree of ease, I'm going to be impressed and excited. That will bode extremely well for the season. I have a hard time predicting the number of wins. But Game 1 is a big barometer for me personally as to how the season might go.
11-5 if the OL performs
5-1 in division
3-1 vs NFC E
1-1 vs NFC Common
2-2 vs AFC W
Shemar playing inside will upgrade our run D. Passing D is good as ever as we have two pro bowl level safeties to team with Xavier, Tres, and who will be the best slot CB in the league Mac Man
I see them handling ATL easily and redeeming last years GB tie with a strong victory.
This team is underrated and still stacked. Maybe the best coaching staff we have had since the early 90s teams
11 and 5. The core of a very talented roster is coming back mostly intact. I see New Orleans dropping a bit as Brees starts to feel 40. I see Chicago coming back down to earth a little. What they did last year was mostly due to unusually few injuries and a turnover ratio that can't be duplicated. Plus, the fact that they lost Vic Fangio is a bigger issue than many think.
The problem is that the Eagles are stacked, as are the Rams, and, as much as I hate to say it, I think Green Bay will be a LOT better this year. I think Atlanta will be a lot better too. It ain't gonna be easy in this conference. If we want to go deep in the playoffs we'll need Zimmer's changes to the defense to improve that unit, Cousins will have to get over that big-game thing, and we'll need to stay relatively healthy.
I go with the uncomfortable, unpredictable, unsettling, unsure 10 wins...
Hard to predict with little playing time by the 1's and that was mostly vanilla. Based on recent history and a little easier schedule this year, I say we make the playoffs with 10 wins and loose out in the first round. Definitely hope I my prediction is wrong!
9-7
Good D, Avg O, disaster ST... So like most Mike Zimmer seasons.
I'm hopeful for better but I'm not sure where the "spark" comes from this year that gets us over the hump. A healthy Dalvin and a spirited Mattison is probably the best bet, but we'll see.
Dalvin Cook stays healthy and rushes for 1,200 plus with another 400 receiving. He also has at least a 15 TD season.
Danielle has 15 plus sacks. Griff gets 8.
@"HappyViking" said: Dalvin Cook stays healthy and rushes for 1,200 plus with another 400 receiving. He also has at least a 15 TD season.Danielle has a 15 plus sacks. Griff gets 8.
Ya'll hush. I need to keep his price under $45 until my draft next Wednesday.
8-8 Zims last year. Team will be riddled with excuses. Cousins with a new coordinator each year. Someone will get injured. Defense will continue to decline. Oline still struggles. Cousins plays good, works hard but comes up short when he is needed the most. Zim leans to hard on the guys and begins to lose the team.
@"Still Hurtn" said: 8-8 Zims last year. Team will be riddled with excuses. Cousins with a new coordinator each year. Someone will get injured. Defense will continue to decline. Oline still struggles. Cousins plays good, works hard but comes up short when he is needed the most. Zim leans to hard on the guys and begins to lose the team.i dont think you are the only one that has this possible outcome gnawing at their guts. I am expecting much more, but wouldnt be shocked if the wheels fly off if they dont get out of the gate fast.
I always hate predicting 'cause couple of key injuries and the cracks begin to widen. But I suppose it's the same for all teams. As my dear departed papa would say, "if the dog didn't stop to take a sh*t, he'd of caught the rabbit!"
10-6. But the NFC North all struggle this year.
I'm sure we will make the playoffs, then lose at some point in some new and inventive way.
We will have a playoff spot all the way up to our last game and it will be a win and your in, lose and your out game against the Bears. Oh wait, that's exactly what happened last year. So we will finish 7th in the NFC again. Next year they will add a playoff team and 7 teams will make the playoffs and we will finish 8th.
It's hard to figure this team out. The one consistent thing over Coach Zim's tenure is his mind-boggling game clock management. You can dismiss last night's preseason game but it reflects every football season that he has been coach for the Vikings. Have a lead or get a lead late in the game and then shut the offense down. The offense becomes run, run, pass and punt. The defense then becomes bend don't break and not as aggressive. How many times have you seen the opposing team march right down the field? I'm down babbling, 10-6 and maybe 11-5 and losing in the playoffs because of the things I mentioned.
IF the football gods don't smite them with injury? 10-11 wins and NFC Norris Champions
Those last 2 home games vs GB and Chicago will be E-P-I-C
Man... what a beaten down pessimistic bunch we are... Lol
The responses started out like "Fuck, yeah... We're going to whoop some a$$"... and ended with "Please kick me in the nuts, it's OK... Really... Just one more time"...
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