Kolek planning to go pro
Apparently Conte said after the game he was trying to grab and strip Jackson because he knew a tackle at that point wouldn't make a difference. I'd give him the benefit of the doubt, but it's Chris Conte
Except he approached Jackson at the 25 on a bad angle, made first contact at the 20 (37 yard field goal is not a gimme), and got rode down to inside the one. More so, he was out of position also on an earlier big run. Bears defensive tackles are the issue, their linebackers are weak or over the hill, but Conte fits in that group.
Cutler was Cutler.
Vikes looked amazing against a bad team. They are limited offensively, (lets not confuse Cassell with Rodgers), but they have some explosive playmakers at skill positions, and the defense could be good this year (they have some talent on that side of the ball). I was thinking 7-9, but if they get a couple of breaks, they could be 9-7. Interesting to see how they play at home (outdoors). That stadium could be pretty fun in Sept. and Oct. (nice weather).
I grabbed the Vikes last week at +1500 to win the NFC North, too good of a value to pass up, and as I said last week, I really think they can be good (in the playoff hunt) this season. This Sunday is VERY interesting...I like the Vikes at home against New England. That's next week's game I'm most intrigued by.
If they are successful this season, I think they will look like the 49ers a few years back when they first had success with Alex Smith. The Vikes are going to run the ball, and hope for some timely passing/big plays. That's the offense. If Cassell drops back 30+ times, it's a bad sign. The defense is a crazy mix of athletes that look great yesterday, but we'll see what happens against a real offense. AND, the new NFL is all about passing, a good running game might be the best defensive strategy available. (insert QB) can't hurt you on the sidelines.
They're going to be in the mix, yesterday wasn't a fluke.
I WANT to agree with you, but I'm afraid the Rams are pretty bad. I guess we'll see what happens. If/when the Vikes are ahead in a game, I think they are tough. If/when they fall behind in a game, I think it's a big mountain for them to climb. If the opposition can make them 1 dimensional, they are sunk. I just don't think they can execute if the opposition knows what's coming.
So does Ray Rice now get a suspension that fits the crime or...?
The NFL claiming they couldn't get that video...someone needs to be fired now for either being stupid or lying.
Over/under RR is cut by the Ravens? Line set @ Tuesday 11am.
Not happening.
Yup, lets remember, Stallworth killed a guy while driving drunk,
Dayyyyyum.Impressive Ravens, impressive.