What I have said about the Vikings
May 17- " I just don't see the Vikings as better than a 10-6 team."
May 3-" Division Break Down
1. Vikings- The Packers have made a step back, as Wahle and Rivera are huge losses on the O-line, and they don't have anyone to replace them. Also Brett Favre will probably keep losing a step. The Vikings seem to have the most talent on both sides of the Ball. They look like a 10-6 team."
May 10- My comments on the NFC playoffs go as follows.
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2005 NFC Playoffs-8 Months Away
MN vs Dal- I am going to say the Mike Tice Era ends here in fine fashion- 24-20
STL vs Atl- Atl would still probably be able to manhandle the Rams, the Rams won't turn the ball over as much though-31-28
Phil vs Dal- Dallas ain't that good-Phil 31-13
Car vs Atl- Homefield helps them prevail late-Car-16-13
Phil vs Car- They get their revenge-Phil 24-14
Super Bowl XL- Phil vs Ind- I haven't broken down the AFC, the Colts just seem like a good choice, but I like Phil-27-24"
I think the fact that Daunte Culpepper is a fringe Pro-Bowl QB, with an above average o-line, and decent skill position players. I think Burelson really is best suited as a number 2 WR, which is the same as Marcus Robinson, or Travis Taylor, and probably what Troy Williamson will develop into. I think Micheal Bennett is an above-average running back, but not one that is going to control the ball. This equates to a middle of the road offense.
As far as Koren Robinson goes he had a DUI with a .191 BAL, so I don't know if teams are going to actively pursue him right away. I would be very surprised if the Vikings do.
Saying the Vikings don't need a number 2 receiving option wasn't refering to Kleinsasser. What it was refering to was players like Randy McMicheal or Bubba Franks in that they are no better than number 2 receiving options on an offfense. As I have stated the Vikings have enough pass-catchers of this ilk, so a blocking stud like Kleinsasser would be of more value to the Vikings, if HEALTHY!!!! than Randy McMicheal or Bubba Franks.
Looking at the 2000 Balitmore Ravens as a team to the point to towards the Vikings.
Here are how I see them comparing.
1. They both have good CB's in Winfield and Smoot for the Vikings compared to Duane Starks, and Chris McAllister for the Ravens. The argument could be made that the Vikings actually have better depth at CB.
2. Darren Sharper and Corey Chavous vs Kim Herring and Rod Woodson- All these guys are best against the best. Herring wasn't all that great a player. Sharper and Woodson at this stage of his career would be a wash. So they are about even here.
3. Linebacker is where I see the issues the Ravens had Ray Lewis who would dominate with the space that was created for him by the massive DT's where the Vikings have a smart Sam Cowart in the middle, and raw atheletes on the outside. Peter Boulware and Jamie Sharper in 2000 are vastly superior to Donatarrious Thomas and Nap Harris.
4. Defensive Tackle- Sam Adams and Tony Siragusa, who are primarily just space eaters backed up by a decent Larry Wesbster, to go against the space-eating Pat Williams with the penetrating Kevin Williams. The Vikings actually have more pass-rush ability here.
5. Defensive End- The seasoned veterans Rob Burnett and Micheal McCrary who served their function in this defense. Burnett as a run-anchor/pass-rusher., and McCrary as a pass-rusher. Burnett in fact had 10.5 sacks in 2000. The Vikings have talented but more raw players, so it is hard to evaluate here. But if Erasmus James plays like I think he can, this could be close.
Overall-The big difference between these teams is in the linebacking core, and I can't evaluate how well the Vikings will play together in 2005. Balitmore's offense was Jamal Lewis running behind Jonathan Ogden backed up by Preist Holmes. In fact their leading receiver was no joke Qadry Ismail.
As far as kickers go, I don't think Aaron Elling is all that bad, but he had that bad pre-season last year. I think this is sufficent answer to Chad's post, which I appreciate.
May 3-" Division Break Down
1. Vikings- The Packers have made a step back, as Wahle and Rivera are huge losses on the O-line, and they don't have anyone to replace them. Also Brett Favre will probably keep losing a step. The Vikings seem to have the most talent on both sides of the Ball. They look like a 10-6 team."
May 10- My comments on the NFC playoffs go as follows.
"
2005 NFC Playoffs-8 Months Away
MN vs Dal- I am going to say the Mike Tice Era ends here in fine fashion- 24-20
STL vs Atl- Atl would still probably be able to manhandle the Rams, the Rams won't turn the ball over as much though-31-28
Phil vs Dal- Dallas ain't that good-Phil 31-13
Car vs Atl- Homefield helps them prevail late-Car-16-13
Phil vs Car- They get their revenge-Phil 24-14
Super Bowl XL- Phil vs Ind- I haven't broken down the AFC, the Colts just seem like a good choice, but I like Phil-27-24"
I think the fact that Daunte Culpepper is a fringe Pro-Bowl QB, with an above average o-line, and decent skill position players. I think Burelson really is best suited as a number 2 WR, which is the same as Marcus Robinson, or Travis Taylor, and probably what Troy Williamson will develop into. I think Micheal Bennett is an above-average running back, but not one that is going to control the ball. This equates to a middle of the road offense.
As far as Koren Robinson goes he had a DUI with a .191 BAL, so I don't know if teams are going to actively pursue him right away. I would be very surprised if the Vikings do.
Saying the Vikings don't need a number 2 receiving option wasn't refering to Kleinsasser. What it was refering to was players like Randy McMicheal or Bubba Franks in that they are no better than number 2 receiving options on an offfense. As I have stated the Vikings have enough pass-catchers of this ilk, so a blocking stud like Kleinsasser would be of more value to the Vikings, if HEALTHY!!!! than Randy McMicheal or Bubba Franks.
Looking at the 2000 Balitmore Ravens as a team to the point to towards the Vikings.
Here are how I see them comparing.
1. They both have good CB's in Winfield and Smoot for the Vikings compared to Duane Starks, and Chris McAllister for the Ravens. The argument could be made that the Vikings actually have better depth at CB.
2. Darren Sharper and Corey Chavous vs Kim Herring and Rod Woodson- All these guys are best against the best. Herring wasn't all that great a player. Sharper and Woodson at this stage of his career would be a wash. So they are about even here.
3. Linebacker is where I see the issues the Ravens had Ray Lewis who would dominate with the space that was created for him by the massive DT's where the Vikings have a smart Sam Cowart in the middle, and raw atheletes on the outside. Peter Boulware and Jamie Sharper in 2000 are vastly superior to Donatarrious Thomas and Nap Harris.
4. Defensive Tackle- Sam Adams and Tony Siragusa, who are primarily just space eaters backed up by a decent Larry Wesbster, to go against the space-eating Pat Williams with the penetrating Kevin Williams. The Vikings actually have more pass-rush ability here.
5. Defensive End- The seasoned veterans Rob Burnett and Micheal McCrary who served their function in this defense. Burnett as a run-anchor/pass-rusher., and McCrary as a pass-rusher. Burnett in fact had 10.5 sacks in 2000. The Vikings have talented but more raw players, so it is hard to evaluate here. But if Erasmus James plays like I think he can, this could be close.
Overall-The big difference between these teams is in the linebacking core, and I can't evaluate how well the Vikings will play together in 2005. Balitmore's offense was Jamal Lewis running behind Jonathan Ogden backed up by Preist Holmes. In fact their leading receiver was no joke Qadry Ismail.
As far as kickers go, I don't think Aaron Elling is all that bad, but he had that bad pre-season last year. I think this is sufficent answer to Chad's post, which I appreciate.
posted by Stew at 10:13 PM
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