Minnesota Vikings Discussion - Page 111

vikes_28 · 01-02-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsfan486

Huh? The Vikings? Who are they?

A college football team from south dakota

The Dynasty · 01-02-2011, 10:28 PM

Thank You Seattle for winning and going to the playoffs and moving us down from 13 to 12 in the Draft.

marshallb · 01-02-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dynasty

Thank You Seattle for winning and going to the playoffs and moving us down from 13 to 12 in the Draft.

haha, I just posted something similar into JBond's updated order thread.

vikes_28 · 01-02-2011, 10:45 PM

Even though I kind of wanted the Rams to win with Bradford. But whatever i'm over it.

General Zod · 01-02-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marshallb

haha, I just posted something similar into JBond's updated order thread.

yep and i just posted it in the week 17 discussion thread too lol

FuzzyGopher · 01-02-2011, 10:57 PM

Even bigger than us moving up one slot is that it moves quarterback needy Seattle way behind us.

Vikes99ej · 01-03-2011, 04:41 PM

I wonder if we're going to try getting any kind of General Manager. Usually when a GM is brought in, he likes to find his own coach and personnel

vikes_28 · 01-03-2011, 07:14 PM

I guess Frazier is now the HC.

General Zod · 01-03-2011, 10:03 PM

I was unaware that we signed Rhett Bomar to a 3 year contract.

marshallb · 01-04-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vikes99ej

I wonder if we're going to try getting any kind of General Manager. Usually when a GM is brought in, he likes to find his own coach and personnel

It really doesn't look like we're gonna hire a GM or "football guru or czar": http://1500espn.com/sportswire/Wilfs_No_changes_to_Vikings_power_structure_follow ing_Frazier_hire010311

FuzzyGopher · 01-05-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by marshallb

It really doesn't look like we're gonna hire a GM or "football guru or czar": http://1500espn.com/sportswire/Wilfs_No_changes_to_Vikings_power_structure_follow ing_Frazier_hire010311

Doesn't seem conventional but I think it can work with the right people. We basically took what a GM would do and divided it up among several people. Spielman seems to do a good job with the draft, Bryz is amazing with the cap, and now Frazier will be in charge of the roster.

Frazier said he wants to become a power run team which is what many of us on here have been saying we should be doing for a while now. If we could get rid of Bevell I would be more happy with the signing of Frazier. If we focus on pounding the ball with Peterson and Gerhart, toss is a little play action and revamp the secondary I think it would be a good start to rebuilding this team.

Crazy_Chris · 01-06-2011, 05:01 PM

Don't know if any of you noticed this but yesterday Leslie Frazier fired Kevin Rogers(QB Coach), and Pat Morris/Jim Heuber(O-line Coaches). He still hasn't decided if he wants to keep Darrell Bevell, or switch to a different offensive system.

http://min.scout.com/2/1037421.html

djp · 01-06-2011, 06:46 PM

Josh McDaniels coming in to interview for offensive coordinator job.

Crazy_Chris · 01-06-2011, 07:08 PM

Not sure how much I like that, I think he would make a very good OC for us. However I would rather not fire Bevell for a guy who could very well bolt for another HC job next year.

Crazy_Chris · 01-06-2011, 07:18 PM

Leslie Fraizer isn't wasting any time...

John Clayton is reporting that Mike Singeltary will interview to be the LB coach.

General Zod · 01-06-2011, 07:22 PM

Id be happy with both of them on board. Although during the season I thought they were douchbags. lol

McDaniels could be great for a young developing QB, and Singletary has proven to be a good defensive coach. And while I wouldnt be totally opposed to having Orton on the team, I think a 2nd round pick is a little steep for him.

Crazy_Chris · 01-06-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by General Zod

Id be happy with both of them on board. Although during the season I thought they were douchbags. lol

McDaniels could be great for a young developing QB, and Singletary has proven to be a good defensive coordinator. And while I wouldnt be totally opposed to having Orton on the team, I think a 2nd round pick is a little steep for him.

Yeah no way in hell I would want to give up our 2nd round pick for Orton. I think a 4th and another late pick(maybe a conditional pick next year instead) would suffice.

FuzzyGopher · 01-06-2011, 07:26 PM

Isn't McDaniels known for abandoning the run? I've seen people ***** about his play calling on these forums a bunch. Anyone that can make Kyle Orton and Brandon Lloyd look like Hall of Famers definitely intrigues me though.

Crazy_Chris · 01-06-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FuzzyGopher

Isn't McDaniels known for abandoning the run? I've seen people ***** about his play calling on these forums a bunch. Anyone that can make Kyle Orton and Brandon Lloyd look like Hall of Famers definitely intrigues me though.

I thought that was one of his knocks, but I am not sure. Although if even if true, he hasn't had a RB anywhere near as good as AD to work with.

General Zod · 01-06-2011, 07:29 PM

Frazier already said he wants to have a power running game style of offense. So with McD we would run a power running type um...spread offense? lol

bored of education · 01-06-2011, 07:30 PM

@JuddZulgad: Josh McDaniels is expected to meet with Vikings about offensive coordinator's job on Friday

I love that move him and Leslie! Just need a guy to run the QB

Timbathia · 01-06-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FuzzyGopher

Isn't McDaniels known for abandoning the run? I've seen people ***** about his play calling on these forums a bunch. Anyone that can make Kyle Orton and Brandon Lloyd look like Hall of Famers definitely intrigues me though.

McDaniels abandoned the run in Denver because he had no choice. Rookie center, effectively a rookie a LG, and two Tackles coming off major leg injuries meant that the power part of the run game didnt exist. Add to that Moreno isnt very good and was the best back Denver had (on the odd occasions he was healthy). He often stated in press conferences in the early part of the season that he had felt he had no choice but to abandon it.

BTW - got to go to TCF Bank for the game against the Bears last month while at my in-laws. The Vikes have rapidly become my second fave team (despite me having now been to 4 games all which they have lost). Shame if yall lose the team because I like having games to go too in Dec when I am up there.

marshallb · 01-06-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Chris

I thought that was one of his knocks, but I am not sure. Although if even if true, he hasn't had a RB anywhere near as good as AD to work with.

Yea, that's what I was going to say. In his time at New England he had Mauroney and in Denver he had Moreno and Buckhalter and Mauroney too.

I'm glad to see that we're going after some of these big time guys for assistants rather than just settling with what we had.

wogitalia · 01-06-2011, 10:16 PM

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Yea, that's what I was going to say. In his time at New England he had Mauroney and in Denver he had Moreno and Buckhalter and Mauroney too.

They were running a lot at the start of last season when the OL and RBs were healthy. Then Moreno and Buckhalter got hurt and they never really got back to it. That was during the hot start, I remember both backs putting up big numbers.

I like the idea, he clearly has done a good job with his QBs with both teams and we have the weapons with Rice and Harvin in particular as well as AD of course.

I don't mind the Frazier hire but I hope he puts together a great staff, which McDaniels would be a really nice start.

marshallb · 01-07-2011, 12:57 PM

Kevin Williams has been added to the pro bowl roster