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I don't know that we are going to see a Terrell Owens-Jerry Porter deal, or at least I am really not seeing anything to take it all that seriously.
Question: Why is David Dixon not starting anymore?
The reason is because his play really detriated the second half of last year, this is one of the reasons the Vikings Offense was so inconstent, the second half of the season. The big problem is his lack of movement, he is probably a back-up at this stage of his career. But a player like Marcus Johnson could quickly develop into a Pro-Bowler.
How did PFW rate the Vikings lineman-Matt Birk-number 3 at center. Kevin Mawae is a more consitent lineman. If it wasn't for Olin Kreutz the Bears would have done nothing on Offense, because their tackles really struggled as evidenced in giving up 9 sacks to the Packers, the last game of the year. I wasn't at all impressed with Birk's play last year in the second half, when he was healthy. But if he can return to form this year that will help the Vikings O-line a lot. Chris Liwenski-number 17 at guard. Bryant McKinnie-Number 13 at tackle, this one is simple, he just isn't as consistent as the others ahead of him on the list, but could easily rise to number 5. He was really impressive against KGB in the playoffs. Mike Rosenthal-who the Vikings think is going to break out-isn't rated due to injury. Rosenthal lacks great power, but is very techinally sound. Liwenski is basically a good,strong mauler. He is better at occupying, and pushing guys than he is at creating lanes.
Top 5 T-Ogden, Pace, W.Jones, W.Roaf, T.Thomas
Top 5 G-W.Shields, A.Faneca, S.Hutchinson, M.Wahle(He should be number 1 in my opinion), and D.Woody.
Top 5 C-Mawae, Kreutz, Birk, Newberry, Saturday.
I really can't sufficently break these guys down, with the exception of people in the NFC North.
Will the Vikings be better on the Offensive Line?
-First of all, Jim Kleinsasser who's the best blocking Tight End in Football will return, though I am worried Kleinsasser is so ripped, he will stay injury prone. Actually, Erik could maybe shed some light into this. Matt Birk will be back and if healthy should be noticeably better than towards the end of last year. Rosenthal will also make teams less likely to blitz. McKinnie actually played consistently the last 4 games, so he should be better. They will improve with Marcus Johnson, and Chris Liwenski is what he is. So the Vikings could be able to wear people down on the O-Line. Basically, I expect noticably better O-Line play than the first half of last year.
Next Week: Defense breakdowns.
Question: Why is David Dixon not starting anymore?
The reason is because his play really detriated the second half of last year, this is one of the reasons the Vikings Offense was so inconstent, the second half of the season. The big problem is his lack of movement, he is probably a back-up at this stage of his career. But a player like Marcus Johnson could quickly develop into a Pro-Bowler.
How did PFW rate the Vikings lineman-Matt Birk-number 3 at center. Kevin Mawae is a more consitent lineman. If it wasn't for Olin Kreutz the Bears would have done nothing on Offense, because their tackles really struggled as evidenced in giving up 9 sacks to the Packers, the last game of the year. I wasn't at all impressed with Birk's play last year in the second half, when he was healthy. But if he can return to form this year that will help the Vikings O-line a lot. Chris Liwenski-number 17 at guard. Bryant McKinnie-Number 13 at tackle, this one is simple, he just isn't as consistent as the others ahead of him on the list, but could easily rise to number 5. He was really impressive against KGB in the playoffs. Mike Rosenthal-who the Vikings think is going to break out-isn't rated due to injury. Rosenthal lacks great power, but is very techinally sound. Liwenski is basically a good,strong mauler. He is better at occupying, and pushing guys than he is at creating lanes.
Top 5 T-Ogden, Pace, W.Jones, W.Roaf, T.Thomas
Top 5 G-W.Shields, A.Faneca, S.Hutchinson, M.Wahle(He should be number 1 in my opinion), and D.Woody.
Top 5 C-Mawae, Kreutz, Birk, Newberry, Saturday.
I really can't sufficently break these guys down, with the exception of people in the NFC North.
Will the Vikings be better on the Offensive Line?
-First of all, Jim Kleinsasser who's the best blocking Tight End in Football will return, though I am worried Kleinsasser is so ripped, he will stay injury prone. Actually, Erik could maybe shed some light into this. Matt Birk will be back and if healthy should be noticeably better than towards the end of last year. Rosenthal will also make teams less likely to blitz. McKinnie actually played consistently the last 4 games, so he should be better. They will improve with Marcus Johnson, and Chris Liwenski is what he is. So the Vikings could be able to wear people down on the O-Line. Basically, I expect noticably better O-Line play than the first half of last year.
Next Week: Defense breakdowns.
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