Vikings @ Lions Game Day Discussion Thread -- Thanksgiving

[Jordysghost]

There are flaws, then there is the smoking hole in the ground with turnstile at each end that pretends to block for the Vikings. I understand what you're saying but it takes an absurd level of positive thinking to believe this offense can limp into the playoffs much less win against healthy playoff teams.

Yea, thats what the Giants said about their 32nd ranked D in 2011..

Playoffs are an enigma, get there, get hot.

[SP1966]

Bradford lacks courage and composure. He's in a tough position right now, but, under Norv, he compounded the problems. Now we're trying to coach around them with quick passes to hide the warts of Sam and the OL, but he's still lousy in the pocket. There's no making up for that with a quick release and accurate passes. He's just a solid backup QB at his best.

The warts of Sam? Good God stop it, when he had any time before the line was rendered impotent by starting unemployed players off the scrap heap Bradford was exceptional on his midrange and deep passing. This isn't a Bradford issue.

[Husker Vike]

Bradford runs the plays that are called, would you rather he take a bunch of sacks with 5 and 7 step drops?

[Pondering Her Percy]

lol like I said, the reactions are quite sad to be honest. He's got a 12:3 ratio and one of the best completion percentages and now it's his fault we lost. Nobody wants to blame Blair when he missed an XP last game but now Bradford is the bad guy. Like I said, he isn't calling the plays. Common trend on here is not thinking before we speak

[Pondering Her Percy]

Bradford runs the plays that are called, would you rather he take a bunch of sacks with 5 and 7 step drops?

Bingo!!

[fiestavike]

The warts of Sam? Good God stop it, when he had any time before the line was rendered impotent by starting unemployed players off the scrap heap Bradford was exceptional on his midrange and deep passing. This isn't a Bradford issue.

Yeah, he's a great QB. That's why the Rams and Eagles traded him away. Maybe the Browns will give us a 1st for him next year. Probably the only team other than the Vikings to think this guy has what it takes.

[Pondering Her Percy]

Yeah, he's a great QB. That's why the Rams and Eagles traded him away. Maybe the Browns will give us a 1st for him next year. Probably the only team other than the Vikings to think this guy has what it takes.

It was due to injuries. Not bad play in St. Louis. Philly had one waiting in the wings. They didn't trade him because he was bad but keep that thinking. You've totally targeted the problem

[Maelstrom88]

lol like I said, the reactions are quite sad to be honest. He's got a 12:3 ratio and one of the best completion percentages and now it's his fault we lost. Nobody wants to blame Blair when he missed an XP last game but now Bradford is the bad guy. Like I said, he isn't calling the plays. Common trend on here is not thinking before we speak

What are his yards per attempt over the years? Right at 6 I would wager. The Bradford/Shurmur offense is boring and does not produce points. Completion percentage and TD to interception ratio looks good because it's all thrown within 3 yards of the Los and risks are kept at a minimum. If you like scoring 13 ppg then Bradford and Shurmur are your guys. No reason why you can't keep extra blockers in and take a shot every now and then. They run so many short routes that if they ever pump faked a short route and the receiver broke off it to go deep it would probably fool everyone.

[fiestavike]

It was due to injuries. Not bad play in St. Louis. Philly had one waiting in the wings. They didn't trade him because he was bad but keep that thinking. You've totally targeted the problem

There's more than 1 problem.

[TriceStyle]

When you're throwing 4 yard dunks I'd hope you have a low int rating. We couldn't even get it in 1st and goal.

[Purple Reign]

Why do you think it was a wasted time out? It was after a completed pass so the clock was running. Detroit would have let 40 seconds run off the clock before they kicked the field goal. It was smart to call the time out to give us more time to get into field goal range to win the game.

[Iron Lion]

Swept by the Lions - utterly disgraceful. Zimmer has reached a new low.

Not a new low. Lions swept Zimmer in 2014. The teams have been trading season sweeps so good news is you guys will get us next year.

[Crax]

Why do you think it was a wasted time out? It was after a completed pass so the clock was running. Detroit would have let 40 seconds run off the clock before they kicked the field goal. It was smart to call the time out to give us more time to get into field goal range to win the game.

You're right. I wasn't remembering things right. Kendricks tackled him in bounds and we stopped the clock there. Needed something else to be mad about. I was just unhappy we only had 1 timeout left on our final drive, which didn't matter anyways now.

[Hunter Morrow]

It isn't even a dink and dunk offense. Where is the DUNKING?!? I understand the O-Line is an injured atrocity, but find some ways to pass around the first down marker. Its the dink and dink and dink some more "offense." It was so embarrassing to get the 15 yard penalty and dink dink dink our way to 8 yards and you all know it!

What is our average passing yards per attempt and what is just what the offense scores touchdown wise, not the kickers and returners and special teams, just how many touchdowns? It has to be under 2 a game right now.

This offense has ZERO PERCENT MOJO without Diggs.

[Pondering Her Percy]

There's more than 1 problem.

And 1 clearly isn't Bradford given his numbers. But keep going you're on a roll