NFL: ***Official Playoffs Thread***

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Well that was the worst possible start to the game

 

[jdoggivjc]

You could very well be right.

But RGIII and MV were two QBs who relied on skills more than learn the game. LJ reads defenses.

Mike Vick was also a player that was forced to rely on his skills. While his Falcons teams were talented, they were also flawed, and Vick making a play was a result of him trying not to get sacked more often than not. Add to that the fact the time Vick should have been evolving his game as his skills diminished was also the time he was exiled from the league for the dogfighting ring.

RGIII, on the other hand, blew his knee(s) out early in his career, so it was over before it really began.

Lamar Jackson’s future is going to depend on a number of things - can he stay out of trouble, can he stay healthy, does his game evolve as his athleticism eventually wanes, and do the Ravens build the offense around him not just with the now in mind, but with the future Lamar that can’t rely on his legs to save the team like he’s doing now. Lamar Jackson is a freak, but we won’t have this Lamar Jackson forever.

 

[AuH2O]

And strange Thielen has the ball in the wrong arm when heading for contact and it's a turnover. On the bright side between the Vikings and ISU basketball there are plenty of good teaching opportunities for my middle school kids. Well, actually my kids are pointing them out because it's stuff they already know.

 

[jbindm]

Vikes getting too cute on offense right now. They should just keep pounding it with Cook and Mattison. Grind it out and sprinkle in a little play action with Cousins.

 

[dualthreat]

Mike Vick was also a player that was forced to rely on his skills. While his Falcons teams were talented, they were also flawed, and Vick making a play was a result of him trying not to get sacked more often than not. Add to that the fact the time Vick should have been evolving his game as his skills diminished was also the time he was exiled from the league for the dogfighting ring.

RGIII, on the other hand, blew his knee(s) out early in his career, so it was over before it really began.

Lamar Jackson’s future is going to depend on a number of things - can he stay out of trouble, can he stay healthy, does his game evolve as his athleticism eventually wanes, and do the Ravens build the offense around him not just with the now in mind, but with the future Lamar that can’t rely on his legs to save the team like he’s doing now. Lamar Jackson is a freak, but we won’t have this Lamar Jackson forever.

But that's the point.. he's going to get injured running that much. And teams will find a way to stop him from running. Just like they have with literally every other running QB ever. He's got to evolve his game if he wants to stay at the top. I don't see him doing that more than maybe next year at the most.

 

[AuH2O]

2nd and goal from the one turns into a FG for the Vikings.

 

[cmjh10]

But that's the point.. he's going to get injured running that much. And teams will find a way to stop him from running. Just like they have with literally every other running QB ever. He's got to evolve his game if he wants to stay at the top. I don't see him doing that more than maybe next year at the most.

This take is very ironic considering your username

 

[CyArob]

Vikings win the first half, that's what really matters

 

[CTTB78]

The Fox talking heads taking the Saints by 17 are discussing excuses. Long way to go, but Cook and the Viking D looking good with 7 to go in the 3rd.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Cheering for the Vikings because I’d rather play them next week than Seattle.

 

[BigJCy]

Saints OL is getting beat but some of these play calls

 

[CTTB78]

Vikings win the first half, that's what really matters

And won the third quarter. One to go.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

A.J. Klein has been in the thick of it today for the Saints.

But that Vikings D has been effective at limiting the Saints' offense.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

With the game on the line the Vikings break out the patented prevent offense. Giving the Saints far too many opportunities.

 

[jdoggivjc]

With the game on the line the Vikings break out the patented prevent offense. Giving the Saints far too many opportunities.

The Vikings are probably taking the approach of "we'll settle for OT", which will get the Vikings killed.

 

[Doc]

I agree with Zimmer. I think you gotta start giving kickers delays of game when they still kick it 5 seconds after the whistle is blown. Although, that wasn’t a very loud whistle.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

The Vikings are probably taking the approach of "we'll settle for OT", which will get the Vikings killed.

They started playing not to lose all 4th quarter. Look where it got them.

 

[jdoggivjc]

I agree with Zimmer. I think you gotta start giving kickers delays of game when they still kick it 5 seconds after the whistle is blown. Although, that wasn’t a very loud whistle.

5 seconds after the whistle is blown? Absolutely. But when a coach ices a kicker a fraction of a second before the ball is snapped? Absolutely not, as that's all based on timing. I'm not saying that's what happened here, but that's one that could eventually come back to bite him in the ass.

 

[CTTB78]

And won the third quarter. One to go.

Saints take the 4th and the momentum in the game.
Let's what Kirk does with this drive in OT.

 

[Rural]

When the Vikings got up 10 I said Cousins has to have a soul-crushing fumble doesn't he?



Stay tuned.