Post Game Thoughts
* Kenechi Udeze really stood out in the first half. He wasn't as good when they played him on the right side, but was very good on the left side. He was putting pressure on the Quarterback, and what a way to blow up a play on the one-yard line.
*I said Mewelde Moore was the Best RB on the Vikings, and my opionion only got stronger after Today. Micheal Bennett lacks power, and vision. Moore has pop, is dangerous out of the backfield, and has great vision. He lacks Bennett's speed, but was much better than Bennett with both going against KC's First Team D.
*Erasmus James looked very good. But it should be noted much like I will note with Ciatrick Fason that he was playing against mostly back-ups. I would like to see James in with the First Team D some next week versus New York. This isn't to say I wasn't pleased with their performance.
*I didn't really like Brad Johnson's performance tonight. His arm is really quite week, the throw to Keenan Howry in the second quarter really illustrated this. The Vikings will be hurting if Culpepper is out for any extended time.
*Back-Ups who deserve props Laroni Gallingshaw-Rookie DB out of Murray State, Siaha Burley who made that nice punt return in the fourth, Rod Davis on both Special Teams and in the second half. Anonthy Herrea-the Guard out of Tennessee was doing some great running blocking in the second-half.
*The kicking game was quiet solid. Edinger made that 48th yarder albeit an ugly one. But the nice special teams returns by Moore, and Burley made the night a pleasant surpise on second teams.
*Daunte Culpepper is going to be a Pro-Bowler even without Moss, but it should be noted he always looks good in the Preseason.
Concerns
*Micheal Bennett didn't look all that impressive. It should be noted that Matt Birk will make a huge-difference in their running game. Bennett runs hard-enough, but he lacks great vision or power.
*The first team O-Line wasn't all that good. Daunte was constantly on the run. Bryant McKinnie needs to step-up.
*The outside Linebacker play with the first-team Defense was questionable. This is why Kansas City could run outside so easily.
*I saw Wille Offord on the field tonight, and he was making plays. I can't say the same about Corey Chavous.
*The Vikings didn't close on the Cheifs QB. They were putting some pressure on the QB's, but never closed. Kevin Williams it seems still needs to get in better shape. Pat Williams looked good thought.
Other thoughts
*The Cheifs still have problems on the D-Line that I question how much they will be able to improve on Defense.
*It should also be noted that nothing I saw from Derrick Johnson changed my opinion about the Holes in his games.
Well, I need to be down in the Twin Cities by 9:30, so later.
*I said Mewelde Moore was the Best RB on the Vikings, and my opionion only got stronger after Today. Micheal Bennett lacks power, and vision. Moore has pop, is dangerous out of the backfield, and has great vision. He lacks Bennett's speed, but was much better than Bennett with both going against KC's First Team D.
*Erasmus James looked very good. But it should be noted much like I will note with Ciatrick Fason that he was playing against mostly back-ups. I would like to see James in with the First Team D some next week versus New York. This isn't to say I wasn't pleased with their performance.
*I didn't really like Brad Johnson's performance tonight. His arm is really quite week, the throw to Keenan Howry in the second quarter really illustrated this. The Vikings will be hurting if Culpepper is out for any extended time.
*Back-Ups who deserve props Laroni Gallingshaw-Rookie DB out of Murray State, Siaha Burley who made that nice punt return in the fourth, Rod Davis on both Special Teams and in the second half. Anonthy Herrea-the Guard out of Tennessee was doing some great running blocking in the second-half.
*The kicking game was quiet solid. Edinger made that 48th yarder albeit an ugly one. But the nice special teams returns by Moore, and Burley made the night a pleasant surpise on second teams.
*Daunte Culpepper is going to be a Pro-Bowler even without Moss, but it should be noted he always looks good in the Preseason.
Concerns
*Micheal Bennett didn't look all that impressive. It should be noted that Matt Birk will make a huge-difference in their running game. Bennett runs hard-enough, but he lacks great vision or power.
*The first team O-Line wasn't all that good. Daunte was constantly on the run. Bryant McKinnie needs to step-up.
*The outside Linebacker play with the first-team Defense was questionable. This is why Kansas City could run outside so easily.
*I saw Wille Offord on the field tonight, and he was making plays. I can't say the same about Corey Chavous.
*The Vikings didn't close on the Cheifs QB. They were putting some pressure on the QB's, but never closed. Kevin Williams it seems still needs to get in better shape. Pat Williams looked good thought.
Other thoughts
*The Cheifs still have problems on the D-Line that I question how much they will be able to improve on Defense.
*It should also be noted that nothing I saw from Derrick Johnson changed my opinion about the Holes in his games.
Well, I need to be down in the Twin Cities by 9:30, so later.
posted by Stew at 11:34 PM
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