Monday Thoughts-Tampa Pregame
*I don't think Chris Kluwe will be the Vikings punter Sunday, I don't know who will be. Darren Bennett wasn't that good in the Pre-Season, Travis Dorsch looked pretty good. So I don't know what to think.
Should the Vikings sign Koren Robinson? Robinson has some talent. He has a good size/speed ration. Hopefully he has turned his life around. Robinson can sometimes lack focus. The Vikings don't really need another receiver. I guess I am indifferent here. I guess if they think Robinson could help out with Punt Returns. I worry about a guy like Robinson who has been a 1 or 2 his whole career, maybe starting as a 5.
Intial thoughts vs Tampa
*Of Tampa's 11 loses last year. 8 were by a touchdown or less. Another two were by 10 points. This isn't a team that gets blown out.
*Tampa's defense came back some last year. Their big weakness was running between the tackles. Signing Chris Hovan sure didn't help out. But the Vikings Offensive weakness is running up the middle.
*Tampa's Defensive Ends are actually pretty good playing the run. Tampa's linebackers can probably be exploited except for Derrick Brooks on the Weakside. So the Vikings might have to in place of a running game, do a short passing game.
*Tampa was number 1 against the Pass last year, and their D-line can still bring pressure. They're not that good at safety, but their corners Brian Kelly and Ronde Barber are a top 5 combo in the league.
*Tampa's O-line is bad. Although Kenyatta Walker has actually developed into their best blocker, this is a match-up the Vikings can exploit.
*Tampa is just OK at wide receiver, Joey Galloway has lost explosiveness. Micheal Clayton is pretty good, and actually is the type of receiver Brian Williams could match-up against. I don't expect Clayton to get off on Sunday.
*The Vikings should be pretty good playing the run, the only concern is plays run to the weakside against EJ Henderson. But I don't expect Cadillac Williams to go for 125, I am guessing more in the neighborhood of 75-85.
*Daunte Culpepper is going to see a variety of looks from Tampa's defensive front. They are probably going to throw similar blitzes at Daunte Culpepper to the ones thrown at him by the Redskins last year.
*The Vikings will do ok running the Ball. I see Micheal Bennett getting around 60 yards on 15-18 carries.
*Tampa isn't going to be able to block the Vikings interior D-line. If Kevin Williams is in shape, he could have a big day.
I see the Vikings winning 21-20. I would take Tampa in Vegas.
*The Vikings D will win the game late, cause Brian Greise will make some sort of mistake. Daunte Culpepper will do just enough on Offense to win. I think Daunte maybe runs one or two short touchdowns in. I also like Marcus Robinson to contribute sunday. If someone wanted me to pick an MVP, i know this is going to drive Chad crazy: Napoloen Harris who actually has been playing pretty good of late especially against the run, I think he will do a stand-up job against the run, and make an impact as a blitzer.
*I will post the Scouts, INC preview later this week.
Should the Vikings sign Koren Robinson? Robinson has some talent. He has a good size/speed ration. Hopefully he has turned his life around. Robinson can sometimes lack focus. The Vikings don't really need another receiver. I guess I am indifferent here. I guess if they think Robinson could help out with Punt Returns. I worry about a guy like Robinson who has been a 1 or 2 his whole career, maybe starting as a 5.
Intial thoughts vs Tampa
*Of Tampa's 11 loses last year. 8 were by a touchdown or less. Another two were by 10 points. This isn't a team that gets blown out.
*Tampa's defense came back some last year. Their big weakness was running between the tackles. Signing Chris Hovan sure didn't help out. But the Vikings Offensive weakness is running up the middle.
*Tampa's Defensive Ends are actually pretty good playing the run. Tampa's linebackers can probably be exploited except for Derrick Brooks on the Weakside. So the Vikings might have to in place of a running game, do a short passing game.
*Tampa was number 1 against the Pass last year, and their D-line can still bring pressure. They're not that good at safety, but their corners Brian Kelly and Ronde Barber are a top 5 combo in the league.
*Tampa's O-line is bad. Although Kenyatta Walker has actually developed into their best blocker, this is a match-up the Vikings can exploit.
*Tampa is just OK at wide receiver, Joey Galloway has lost explosiveness. Micheal Clayton is pretty good, and actually is the type of receiver Brian Williams could match-up against. I don't expect Clayton to get off on Sunday.
*The Vikings should be pretty good playing the run, the only concern is plays run to the weakside against EJ Henderson. But I don't expect Cadillac Williams to go for 125, I am guessing more in the neighborhood of 75-85.
*Daunte Culpepper is going to see a variety of looks from Tampa's defensive front. They are probably going to throw similar blitzes at Daunte Culpepper to the ones thrown at him by the Redskins last year.
*The Vikings will do ok running the Ball. I see Micheal Bennett getting around 60 yards on 15-18 carries.
*Tampa isn't going to be able to block the Vikings interior D-line. If Kevin Williams is in shape, he could have a big day.
I see the Vikings winning 21-20. I would take Tampa in Vegas.
*The Vikings D will win the game late, cause Brian Greise will make some sort of mistake. Daunte Culpepper will do just enough on Offense to win. I think Daunte maybe runs one or two short touchdowns in. I also like Marcus Robinson to contribute sunday. If someone wanted me to pick an MVP, i know this is going to drive Chad crazy: Napoloen Harris who actually has been playing pretty good of late especially against the run, I think he will do a stand-up job against the run, and make an impact as a blitzer.
*I will post the Scouts, INC preview later this week.
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