Vikings/Ravens Post Game
Grades
QB- B I could give a better grade. But he should have gotten rid of that ball quicker in the 4th quarter when he fumbled. I didn't also like the idea to go throw that fade on 3rd and 2 into the end zone from the Raven 20, early in the second half. But Brad played a nice game, otherwise. He shows poise in the pocket, and does hit open receivers. He can't really be expected to do a lot more without a running-game.
RB- B Ciatrick Fason though would get an F for his terrible decision on second and goal. Mewelde Moore is a good receiver out of the backfield, and is capable of breaking tackles, with good elusion and vision. Why he doesn't get carries, while Micheal Bennett does is beyond me. Is it possible, Moore might not be able to take a 25 carry a game pounding, possibly. But the only back the Vikings have had since I watched them that really good for a period of time was Terry Allen in 1992.
WR- B- I wish Travis Taylor wouldn't have dropped that pass on third and 16 inside the Ravens 10 for a first down in the Third-quarter. Troy Williamson was great running that crossing route, they maybe should design more plays for him like that, especially as much as teams blitz the Vikings.
OL- C- It's not that they are so bad in pass-protection. They scrap, they don't give the QB all day, but they don't get just beat off the snap either. It is in the Running-game where they are able to establish no running lanes. There is not one-good run blocker on the Vikings O-Line. Since the Vikings can't establish a consistent running-game teams than can go after a team hard on third down.
DL- D Brian Baker has coached the D-Line since 2001, and they still can't generate consistent pressure even though since 1999 they have invested 5 first round picks in D-lineman (Including three straight-first round picks) , 2 second-round picks, and they signed Pat Williams who was by far their best-lineman the other night. They would get an F but they did slow the run down. They would blitz, and still not get pressure. The four-man rush wouldn't generate anything. Brian Baker needs to go.
LB- D When I saw mulitple third and longs converted by throwing 4 yard-dump offs to the middle of the field then running backs running untouched, this summed up the game for the linebacking crew. They miss Keith Newman, the Vikings best blitzing LB.
DB- D- They made some good tackles from their corner position. Corey Chavous is a medicore NFL player. Why do they blitz thier best-coverage guys on third and long, and leave Ralph Brown and Devonte Edwards back in coverage? This was a terrible game for the Vikings secondary.
ST- B Paul Edinger had a very good night with three field goals, and several nice kickoffs. Chris Kluwe struggled. They forced a fumble, but did little in the return game.
Gameball-Paul Edinger
QB- B I could give a better grade. But he should have gotten rid of that ball quicker in the 4th quarter when he fumbled. I didn't also like the idea to go throw that fade on 3rd and 2 into the end zone from the Raven 20, early in the second half. But Brad played a nice game, otherwise. He shows poise in the pocket, and does hit open receivers. He can't really be expected to do a lot more without a running-game.
RB- B Ciatrick Fason though would get an F for his terrible decision on second and goal. Mewelde Moore is a good receiver out of the backfield, and is capable of breaking tackles, with good elusion and vision. Why he doesn't get carries, while Micheal Bennett does is beyond me. Is it possible, Moore might not be able to take a 25 carry a game pounding, possibly. But the only back the Vikings have had since I watched them that really good for a period of time was Terry Allen in 1992.
WR- B- I wish Travis Taylor wouldn't have dropped that pass on third and 16 inside the Ravens 10 for a first down in the Third-quarter. Troy Williamson was great running that crossing route, they maybe should design more plays for him like that, especially as much as teams blitz the Vikings.
OL- C- It's not that they are so bad in pass-protection. They scrap, they don't give the QB all day, but they don't get just beat off the snap either. It is in the Running-game where they are able to establish no running lanes. There is not one-good run blocker on the Vikings O-Line. Since the Vikings can't establish a consistent running-game teams than can go after a team hard on third down.
DL- D Brian Baker has coached the D-Line since 2001, and they still can't generate consistent pressure even though since 1999 they have invested 5 first round picks in D-lineman (Including three straight-first round picks) , 2 second-round picks, and they signed Pat Williams who was by far their best-lineman the other night. They would get an F but they did slow the run down. They would blitz, and still not get pressure. The four-man rush wouldn't generate anything. Brian Baker needs to go.
LB- D When I saw mulitple third and longs converted by throwing 4 yard-dump offs to the middle of the field then running backs running untouched, this summed up the game for the linebacking crew. They miss Keith Newman, the Vikings best blitzing LB.
DB- D- They made some good tackles from their corner position. Corey Chavous is a medicore NFL player. Why do they blitz thier best-coverage guys on third and long, and leave Ralph Brown and Devonte Edwards back in coverage? This was a terrible game for the Vikings secondary.
ST- B Paul Edinger had a very good night with three field goals, and several nice kickoffs. Chris Kluwe struggled. They forced a fumble, but did little in the return game.
Gameball-Paul Edinger
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