- Thread starter
- #6,621
JohnRandle
Gold Member
I hear ya PC, not much of a chance...But damnit, I think they can do it!!
-
Have something to say? Register Now! and be posting in minutes!
Vikes fans
- Thread starter JohnRandle
- Start date
- Status
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
I seem to say that every Sunday lately.. lol
- Thread starter
- #6,623
JohnRandle
Gold Member
Well they've only been blown out a couple times, they make it so hard to say, Vikes will get their ass kicked..But I could see an ass whoopin Sunday..
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
Yeah, that's the thing about the Vikes games is how they tend to keep it close. At least there haven't been many games that I have had to just change the channel and walk away.
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
But then again it is perpetually getting your hopes up and then aawwwwww... 
- Thread starter
- #6,626
JohnRandle
Gold Member
For sure.. There's been about 8 games decided by 7 points or less.
- Thread starter
- #6,627
JohnRandle
Gold Member
I think Fred Pagac will be gone after this season.
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
I am sure there will have to be a little carnage after another bad season.
- Thread starter
- #6,629
JohnRandle
Gold Member
The secondary and linebackers were pretty bad, someone needs to he held accountable for that.
Can't blame it all on Pagac, but obviously they're not ready for game time.
Can't blame it all on Pagac, but obviously they're not ready for game time.
- Thread starter
- #6,630
JohnRandle
Gold Member
Wonder if they would hire from within, or try to find a proven d-coordinator
- Thread starter
- #6,631
JohnRandle
Gold Member
Maybe promote Singletary..
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
For sure. Ugly stuff.. lol
- Thread starter
- #6,633
JohnRandle
Gold Member
Vikings QB Christian Ponder ready to reboot, put benching behind himLexisNexis Feed
By Jeremy Fowler [email protected], St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota)
Share This Story
Updated Dec 15, 2011 5:28 AM ET
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder finished Wednesday's practice with a friendly long-toss game with backup Joe Webb on the field, followed by a Nerf basketball shootout with defensive tackle Fred Evans in the locker room.
This jovial side of Ponder was far removed from his solemnity in the second half of Sunday's 34-28 loss to Detroit as the freshly benched Vikings rookie watched Webb rally the Minnesota offense.
With arms crossed and face blank from the sidelines, Ponder clearly was disappointed with Sunday's four-turnover performance, his worst game to date.
But Ponder said he agrees with coach Leslie Frazier's decision for the benching, which the first-year coach attributed to performance and Ponder's hip pointer that limited his practice time during the week.
"Obviously I was hurting the team more than I was helping," said Ponder, who will start Sunday against New Orleans. "Joe had a great week of practice, and he was prepared. I was excited for him to go in."
Webb led the offense down the field in each of his three drives, including two touchdowns and an 18-play, 79-yard drive that stalled at the 1-yard line on the final play of the game.
Frazier has made it clear that Ponder is still the starter and the Vikings will find alternative ways to get the athletic Webb on the field.
Ponder said he's spending this week working on ball security after averaging an interception every 16 passing attempts in his past four games. After three interceptions in his first three starts, Ponder has eight picks in his past 126 passes.
Before the Detroit game, Ponder offset mistakes with heady play and impressive downfield throws. But his decision-making was off all day in Detroit, and he threw at least six passes that were intercepted or had a chance to be. Ponder looked hesitant because of the hip injury, especially with an across-the-body interception early in the second half that ultimately got him benched.
The Vikings entered the Ponder experiment expecting mistakes, but he is now on the clock to show he can correct them in time to ensure the franchise he's the cornerstone of a rebuilding project.
Frazier said Ponder has handled the situation "extremely well," carrying a business-as-usual attitude entering Saints preparation.
Regarding Ponder's status with the Vikings, wide receiver Percy Harvin said, "He's still the man."
"We'll be better for (the mistakes) as he continues to grow in the position," Frazier said. "He didn't seem to have any problems in practice. He seems really be in tuned with this ballgame and moved on from last game."
Ponder quickly found out the NFL is about results - "It's all about performance up here," he said - but this wasn't his first benching.
In 2008, Ponder's first year as a starter at Florida State, he was benched during a 45-15 loss to Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators because of injuries and interceptions.
He's learned not to take it personally, even though it's difficult.
"Can't let it keep me down," Ponder said. "I've got to go out and practice even harder this week to get better."
If Ponder has his way, he won't have to experience Sunday's struggles again.
"You never want to be on the sidelines," Ponder said. "The way I was playing, that's how it goes
By Jeremy Fowler [email protected], St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota)
Share This Story
Updated Dec 15, 2011 5:28 AM ET
Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder finished Wednesday's practice with a friendly long-toss game with backup Joe Webb on the field, followed by a Nerf basketball shootout with defensive tackle Fred Evans in the locker room.
This jovial side of Ponder was far removed from his solemnity in the second half of Sunday's 34-28 loss to Detroit as the freshly benched Vikings rookie watched Webb rally the Minnesota offense.
With arms crossed and face blank from the sidelines, Ponder clearly was disappointed with Sunday's four-turnover performance, his worst game to date.
But Ponder said he agrees with coach Leslie Frazier's decision for the benching, which the first-year coach attributed to performance and Ponder's hip pointer that limited his practice time during the week.
"Obviously I was hurting the team more than I was helping," said Ponder, who will start Sunday against New Orleans. "Joe had a great week of practice, and he was prepared. I was excited for him to go in."
Webb led the offense down the field in each of his three drives, including two touchdowns and an 18-play, 79-yard drive that stalled at the 1-yard line on the final play of the game.
Frazier has made it clear that Ponder is still the starter and the Vikings will find alternative ways to get the athletic Webb on the field.
Ponder said he's spending this week working on ball security after averaging an interception every 16 passing attempts in his past four games. After three interceptions in his first three starts, Ponder has eight picks in his past 126 passes.
Before the Detroit game, Ponder offset mistakes with heady play and impressive downfield throws. But his decision-making was off all day in Detroit, and he threw at least six passes that were intercepted or had a chance to be. Ponder looked hesitant because of the hip injury, especially with an across-the-body interception early in the second half that ultimately got him benched.
The Vikings entered the Ponder experiment expecting mistakes, but he is now on the clock to show he can correct them in time to ensure the franchise he's the cornerstone of a rebuilding project.
Frazier said Ponder has handled the situation "extremely well," carrying a business-as-usual attitude entering Saints preparation.
Regarding Ponder's status with the Vikings, wide receiver Percy Harvin said, "He's still the man."
"We'll be better for (the mistakes) as he continues to grow in the position," Frazier said. "He didn't seem to have any problems in practice. He seems really be in tuned with this ballgame and moved on from last game."
Ponder quickly found out the NFL is about results - "It's all about performance up here," he said - but this wasn't his first benching.
In 2008, Ponder's first year as a starter at Florida State, he was benched during a 45-15 loss to Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators because of injuries and interceptions.
He's learned not to take it personally, even though it's difficult.
"Can't let it keep me down," Ponder said. "I've got to go out and practice even harder this week to get better."
If Ponder has his way, he won't have to experience Sunday's struggles again.
"You never want to be on the sidelines," Ponder said. "The way I was playing, that's how it goes
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
That sounds great. Good to hear stuff like that. I was hoping people wouldn't suddenly start jumping on the Webb for QB bandwagon again because like they say, Ponder is the man. Seems like he has a good work ethic, is a team player and obviously a smart guy.
Now if we can just get AP (not you ap) going again we might just have a chance of winning a couple games.
Now if we can just get AP (not you ap) going again we might just have a chance of winning a couple games.
- Thread starter
- #6,635
JohnRandle
Gold Member
For sure,
I like their chances against the Skins, and Bears now.
I like their chances against the Skins, and Bears now.
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
I am thinking those two are winable games as well. If they can get a W on the Saints this weekend, that's just a little extra gravy!
- Thread starter
- #6,637
JohnRandle
Gold Member
That would be sweet!!
They would need to jam the receivers to disrupt the timing,,,and get to Brees quick. He gets rid of the ball so fast, and he's accuarate as hell.
They would need to jam the receivers to disrupt the timing,,,and get to Brees quick. He gets rid of the ball so fast, and he's accuarate as hell.
- Thread starter
- #6,638
JohnRandle
Gold Member
LOL, seems like a simple game plan..
powerchord86
Tolerator
- 8,113
- 323
- 83
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2011
- Location
- Van Down by the (Red) River
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 4,744.86
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
Maybe you should be coaching these guys! lol
As always I am looking for some JA sacks but like you say Brees is good so it will be interesting.
As always I am looking for some JA sacks but like you say Brees is good so it will be interesting.
MISKO
STILLERS
- 58,390
- 1,716
- 173
- Joined
- Apr 4, 2011
- Location
- minneapolis MN by way of pittsburgh
- Hoopla Cash
- $ 100.00
- Fav. Team #1
- Fav. Team #2
- Fav. Team #3
ponder has been taking a beating the last few weeks .. hell of a way to start your pro career. no mentoring and just getting thrown out there right after the strike and no training camp .. I say he has done pretty well .. your O line is worse than ours.. I would say keep ponder as the starter
- Status
Similar threads
- Discussion
