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Vikes Geek: October 2013
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Monday, October 28, 2013. Vikings Continue to Offer Great Numbers. Some interesting numbers from Sunday's Vikings' loss to the Green Bay Packers and for the season. First, the Sunday stats:. Christian Ponder averaged more yards per rush (7.6) than yards per pass attempted (6.9). Of the seven quarterbacks with fewer passing yards than Christian Ponder on Sunday, three were garbage time replacements, one was knocked out with an injury, and two won their games. Twenty-two NFL teams had at least one receiver...
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Vikes Geek: August 2013
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Monday, August 26, 2013. Ponder and Musgrave Travel in Time. Of his twenty-three passes on Sunday, two were beyond five yards of the line of scrimmage. Two. That is how a quarterback completes seventeen passes for a mere 116 yards. And that is how one of last year's NFL playoff teams risks missing the playoffs this year, despite having the most dominate rushing back in the modern era. Up Next: Dayton's "Tough Talk" on Stadium All About Show. Links to this post. Thursday, August 22, 2013. We're going to g...
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Vikes Geek: Spielman's History Suggests That the Vikings Will Be Picking Twice in the First Round of This Year's Draft
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Thursday, April 30, 2015. Spielman's History Suggests That the Vikings Will Be Picking Twice in the First Round of This Year's Draft. During Spielman's tenure in Minnesota, identifying the diamonds has not been a problem. What has caused problems, however, has been identifying players who can develop into starters in the NFL. That's a challenge for every NFL team, but, for Spielman, that has appeared to be particularly difficult. Spielman has suggested that he is interested in moving down in the draft, b...
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Vikes Geek: March 2015
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Thursday, March 19, 2015. Vikings Almost Certainly Attempting to Trade Peterson. Through Doty's ruling, Peterson appeared to be vindicated- not for his treatment of his son, but for the NFL's handling of his offense. Peterson expressed as much on the courthouse steps. Had he left it there, the NFL's roughshod approach to dealing with PR nightmares would have remained the focus. Up Next: Why The Vikings Will Improve With or Without Peterson. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Vikes Geek: April 2015
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Thursday, April 30, 2015. Spielman's History Suggests That the Vikings Will Be Picking Twice in the First Round of This Year's Draft. During Spielman's tenure in Minnesota, identifying the diamonds has not been a problem. What has caused problems, however, has been identifying players who can develop into starters in the NFL. That's a challenge for every NFL team, but, for Spielman, that has appeared to be particularly difficult. Spielman has suggested that he is interested in moving down in the draft, b...
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Vikes Geek: January 2014
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Sunday, January 19, 2014. Turner Brings Experience to Vikings While Hinting at Quarterback Addition. More on this move shortly. Links to this post. Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Vikings Tab Zimmer As New Coach: Will Zimmer Ride Spielman's First-Round Charm? Among Zimmer's attributes are the fact that he consistently coaches solid defensive units, has adapted to both the 4-3 and the 3-4 systems, has a long history of solid performances, and appears not to settle for substandard effort or results. If si...
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Vikes Geek: September 2014
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Sunday, September 28, 2014. Best Case Scenario for Bridgewater. Teddy Bridgewater will get his first NFL start today when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Atlanta Falcons. The situation is perfect for Bridgewater. If Bridgewater accomplishes the above, even in a loss, Vikings' fans likely will shrug and return to see what happens in the next game. Links to this post. Sunday, September 21, 2014. Will Vikings Take Path Less Traveled? We have seen this type of performance from Cassel in the past and we hav...
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Vikes Geek: September 2013
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Monday, September 30, 2013. Vikings Face Jerry Kill Moment. In Sunday's unnecessarily harrowing 34-27 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at storied Wembley Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings created for themselves a question that really ought not be a question- who starts at quarterback going forward? Asked after the game whether Cassel's performance solidified his status as starting quarterback for the Vikings' next game, at home against the Carolina Panthers, Frazier nauseatingly offered that he just wan...
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Vikes Geek: May 2014
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Friday, May 09, 2014. Did Vikings' General Manager Rick Spielman Read Too Many of His Own Press Clippings? Over the past two drafts, the early returns are favorable. Kalil has had his ups and downs, but mostly has been the dependable left tackle that the Vikings needed. Smith has been solid when not injured. Rhodes showed promise as a rookie. And Patterson was brilliant, when finally allowed to play. Only Floyd has yet to live up to his promise, and that might be coming this year. Championship teams in t...
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Vikes Geek: March 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Minnesota Governor Claims Everyone is to Blame for His Failure to Perform Rudimentary Due Diligence. Apparently intent on demonstrating that he is thoroughly unfit for his office, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is now contending. Finally, Mr. Governor, take a page from Harry Truman and point the longest finger at yourself. And, if you have any self-respect or even a modicum of accountability, tender your resignation. Links to this post. Monday, March 25, 2013. Throughout the buil...