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From 1 to 32
On the 35 yard line on the home team
side, 8 rows in ... the pivot point was without question. Sendejo just
intercepted the ball inside at the Philly's 20 yard line & he powers it down
to the 1 yard line. He then jubilantly dances in the end zone & then
disappears from the remainder of the contest with an ankle. To that point
the Vikings were power ranking #1 and the wave looked insurmountable. I
play later and we couldn't beat anyone. From power ranking #1 to #32 in an
instant. The play that I'm referring to was T.J. Clemmings false start
followed by disaster after disaster.
Riley Reif; Left Tackle, Alex Boone; Left Guard, Nick Easton; Center, Jeremiah
Sirles; Right Guard, Mike Remmers; Right Tackle. Joe Berger is a more than
capable starter but that isn't what this is about. It's about maintaining
continuity throughout the season where Berger will ensure just that and may
extend his career. This teams focus should be on starting its young bucks
to obtain line continuity for the long haul. Backing everything up until
they earn their starting spot are Elflien, Iasdora and backing up the tackles
Rashod Hill who performed very well in game 16 last year. If Beavers or Sheppard
has the stuff it would have risen to the top by now. Collins & Fragel
are practice squad candidates.
Isn't it odd. The Vikings have paid dearly to be able to stretch the field
paying what seemed like millions per catch for the likes of Barnyard Berrien to
Wallace. et al, only to chase our own tail in the process. Then
Minnesota's own home town favorite Michael Floyd ... dirty baggage & all ...
returns like the prodigal son with a heavily laced incentive based
contract. At this juncture, Floyd realizes that he's a walking chemistry
set that is set to explode (just add alcohol) versus slowly resurrecting his
stature as a man. He's finally right minded and he has a couple big time
Irish mates to shelter his stormy ride. Don't buy into being the next Cris
Carter as all you have to do is become Michael Floyd that you used to be.
Your primary focus should be to train Laquon Treadwell mindset into doubling
Floyd's red zone threat. Allow Diggs & Thielen to rule with Floyd
between the 20's.
As for when umlaut's will be able to grace that field ... someone has to become
Mad Max, the German wildman. To be direct, you will never be tough enough
for Zimmer until you're chewing bones & spitting blood. You've got the
package ... you just don't have the mindset.
Does Teddy's huge payday get delayed by 1 year. It better as Peterson's
surgery was for his long term benefit. Teddy's a winner and that's all
that matters when it comes to his pay day. Don't be
foolish.
The Vikings will be under incredible pressure to sign Sam Bradford to a long
term deal. To this juncture, all that is indicated is that he's been well
overpaid for his potential. Before the Vikings lay out that contract
Bradford has to prove that he's a winner which means that he not only has to
take this team to the playoffs ... he has to win in the playoffs. The
Vikings hold the key over Sam Bradford with the threat of applying the Franchise
Tag to hedge their bets on Bradford. In Sam's defense he performed
extremely well in very adverse conditions last year where it was clear his back
was against the wall. On the other hand, this organization has to change
it's mind set from accepting whatever we are given into accepting championship
caliber play. That mind set has to be ingrained into it's leader. If
it were possible to combine Teddy with Sam Bradford skills ... the result would
be Tom Brady. Something is clearly missing from Sam Bradford's mind set as
his pay to winning percentage it not conducive. There must be a clear
distinction from the Rams to the Vikings. Finding a way to win over every
adversity (coming from behind) must become Sam Bradford's calling
card.
The Viking Ghost Writer
http://MyVikingBlood.org
Date: May 13, 2017
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