RE: NFL 2016 Predictions
August 31, 2016 at 5:06 pm
(This post was last modified: August 31, 2016 at 5:07 pm by Crossless2.0.)
(August 31, 2016 at 1:23 pm)Jörmungandr Wrote:(August 31, 2016 at 11:02 am)Crossless1 Wrote: The Curse of the Vikings struck early this year: Bridgewater out with a knee injury suffered in practice yesterday. Fuck!
Well, I've always maintained that championships are won with defense and a strong running game, which they have in spades. They're going to need them, now more than ever.
Man this is the pits. Just as Bridgewater was starting to get good. So, bring in a third QB or play Stave or Hill? I'd like to see them give Stave a chance.
*sigh* Yeah, I think Bridgewater was on the brink of a breakout season.
I don't know enough about Stave to form an opinion. I'm leery about putting a rookie into the starting line-up. Even the best QB draftees take time to settle into professional offensive schemes, let alone become seasoned enough to deal with the sorts of intense pass rushes they will encounter.
The Vikings have so many weapons that remain, the choice of who to play at QB, IMO, comes down to who will do the least harm. They don't necessarily need a QB to light up the sky. They need someone who understands their system and who can make smart high-percentage throws with as few dumb mistakes as possible. I know that sounds like Captain Obvious advice, but a steady hand is needed here. At the least, they have a very good offensive line and can sell the play action all day long, so whoever gets the nod should usually have enough time in the pocket to get good reads on the coverage.
On a side note, Jor, do you ever make it to the games or have any plans to this year? I'm curious to get a first-hand report on that stadium. It looks amazing.
