Vikings @ Titans Game Day Discussion Thread -- Week 1

PurpleMustReign · Post by **PurpleMustReign** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:13 pm

akvikingsfan wrote: I'm sure he has. And I don't think he'd be any worse than Walsh.

He did kickoffs in college, but even if he could kick FGs, who would hold?

autobon7 · Post by **autobon7** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:13 pm

Is that Pattersons second tough of the day?

TSonn · Post by **TSonn** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:13 pm

Patterson is so good it is a shame he got beat out by Thielen for a WR spot that actually sees the field as a WR.

IrishViking · Post by **IrishViking** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:13 pm

There is a zero sum exchange between our pass protection and our running protection it seems.

soflavike · Post by **soflavike** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:15 pm

TSonn wrote:Patterson is so good it is a shame he got beat out by Thielen for a WR spot that actually sees the field as a WR.

Patterson is a great athlete, but he does not run routes effectively. There is a reason he plays when he plays.

soflavike · Post by **soflavike** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:15 pm

Apparently, we cannot run-block. Kind of a big problem.

PurpleMustReign · Post by **PurpleMustReign** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:16 pm

If Walsh goes 1/2 on the FGs he missed, and makes the XP, we would be up by 6 and I wuold feel better.

IrishViking · Post by **IrishViking** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:16 pm

GO DOWN AP jesus

Post by **dead_poet** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:16 pm

soflavike wrote:Apparently, we cannot run-block. Kind of a big problem.

A bit. Love the average third down distance of 10+

TSonn · Post by **TSonn** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:16 pm

So the pass on 1st down also doesn't work with AD in the game. Got it.

SP1966 · Post by **SP1966** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:16 pm

soflavike wrote:Apparently, we cannot run-block. Kind of a big problem.

So you're saying it's bad to have a pass blocking line on a team without a passer or it's bad to have a RB on a team that cannot run block?

Laserman · Post by **Laserman** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:17 pm

really, really, just gonna keep using AD up the middle even though it hasn't gained us #@&% all day?

Husker Vike · Post by **Husker Vike** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:17 pm

8-9 defenders in the box , they are daring us to pass the ball, why can't we?

TSonn · Post by **TSonn** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:17 pm

PurpleMustReign wrote:If Walsh goes 1/2 on the FGs he missed, and makes the XP, we would be up by 6 and I wuold feel better.

Yeah this has the feeling of us trying to run out the clock but losing by 1 point.

PurpleMustReign · Post by **PurpleMustReign** » Sun Sep 11, 2016 2:17 pm

TSonn wrote:Patterson is so good it is a shame he got beat out by Thielen for a WR spot that actually sees the field as a WR.

I agree (assuming you are being serious). Do something to Patterson. I don't care if he runs every route backwards, he makes plays with the ball.

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