Pre Season schedule released

This is slightly less surprising and exciting then the releasing of Darren Duller but alas... sadly there are still four of them next year.  I hope they switch it to 2 game pre-season and have an 18 game regular season. Instead of regurgitating the stuff from the Strib... I offer you this nugget of famed Vikings entertainment. All you youngsters should watch it.. it's very low quality but all that matters is the sound. This was taken after a game we won in overtime. We scored on 7 field goals... and again, we WON. But people thought it was too ugly for their tastes.

The "good stuff" starts 30 seconds in... I like the ending the best. This basically sums up how rubes react to football losses or "ugly" wins.  This parallels people who question play calls etc. but the coaches can only do so much... you know my take. Now enjoy my favorite coach ever! 

Absolute Classic!

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Welcome Back Mr. Tahi

I am pleased that the Vikes matched the Bungles offer to retain TAHI. It is important to have a FB who can catch to keep Defenses honest, as well as one who has some feet under him. I disagree with Mr Seifert's lazy analysis about retaining him for just over a million dollars. He said

• "To me, the bigger question is why the Vikings think it's so important to have a high-priced fullback on their roster when he plays less than 50 percent of their offensive snaps. This will be the fourth time in the past four years they have a fullback on the roster averaging $1 million or more on his contract. Tony Richardson was their starter in 2006 and 2007, while Thomas Tapeh earned $1.855 million for two games last season before being waived.

  I've always thought the Vikings should find a way to maximize the time that Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor spend on the field together. When they absolutely need a fullback, they have H-back Jeff Dugan on their roster for that purpose. But that's just me."

Well... IDK Mr. Seifert. Firstly, Tony Richardson was an ALL PRO so obviously he deserved his paltry checks. They pay punters and long snappers a lot of money for less time on the field, they pay FAREWELL handsomely for his ratio of playing time to pay check.. and beyond that, can DUGAN block an all pro linebacker? I know he can catch and hit the line with some size.. but in the open field, can he set that one block that will let AP loose into the secondary? I doubt it. TAHI is more athletic and is more of a true FB and it's obvious he has some value if the Bungles wanted him. Not to mention TAHI is younger and has a brighter future and is still getting better. (he took three years off from college so he's still fresh and learning) Dugan is a career back up.

Bravo vikes.

I like our guy. Let's keep him... He seems a "little" more athletic, motivated and mean then Mr Dugan. ( Not counting his mormon mission at BYU) But you be the judge.

Tahi

Hard Tongan Tattoo... from the mean streets of Utah!

Dugan

Why is Dugan on the field if THEY have the ball? hmmm

Look at my boy in action.

How could we let him go? He's a bruiser!

He can take out Six Hawks at a time!

The most effective play action call in history!?

Frerotte then monkey passed it to himself and high stepped in

He can out run a Colt!

Good reminder to all aspiring LBs to wrap those legs!  (Especially a Tongan!)

And I have a hunch he's pretty good buddies with A.P.

"Hey AP, maybe now would be a good time to accept Jesus as your savior!?"

Bits and Bobs

Ok.. so far, so boring. But if it ain't broke don't fix it. A reminder... let's not forget how many close games we pulled out with execution and composure, and how many games we GAVE away with mistakes and yet and still...

So we all wanted Douchemanzada but he wanted to go to a 4 and 12 team with a new system and new coach. Dumb. The TJ talk people scandalized was over the phone and lasted 2 minutes. Clearly TJ DOUCHE is cashing in on his last chance for big money and moved somewhere close to his family etc. Can't blame him, it was a family/business decision NOT a football decision so what can we do? Good riddance, I don't want a guy who isn't competitive anyways and his yards per catch is like 3 yards and he had the benefit of playing with that other guy- number 85. I bet he doesn't earn his money and is very average production wise.

Our re-signings pleased me, I also like the addition of Paymah and Holt. I'm glad we have so many talented DBs. I liked Sapp in the nickel, I love Cedric Griffin, he hits and is competent. And with a real safety helping him out he will be even more effective.

I am over joyed that SHARPER is leaving and his parting shots made me laugh. He claimed the system here changed and he wasn't allowed to make plays. psssh! I always felt I'd rather have a quick energetic enthusiastic un-experienced player then an old, slow smart one (at SS)

Griffin contemplates a defense with actual safety help

We all saw the games, you're not a step slow and getting shat on by WRs and TEs because of "the system". The coaches weren't preventing him from making plays.. that's all straight b.s. I can recall a few plays where he just took the WRONG angle and didn't get even close to making the tackle or deflecting the pass. The most painful one was the TE in ATLANTA game who caught a long TD over the middle. He was the only target down field yet Sharper was a half hour late getting to him. Goodbye Mr Duller. Thanks for your services.

Cutler Cutler Cutler.. who knows what will happen. I'd love to trade for him, I don't care how many number 2 draft picks it is. Let's do it. He's younger and more talented then any QB ever in history to be traded like this. The nearest comparison is Jeff George who went from INDY to ATLANTA a long time ago. Yawn snore.

AND where in the world is Jeff GARCIA?? Why isn't anyone else trying to sign him? why are there all these old veteran WRs chillen? Are they that useless? Times are changing... I bet some of these guys get added to rosters of playoff teams that need leaders and proven producers available for big plays or as stand ins. I applaud Joey Galloway for his public decree "I just wanna help a team win any way I can" I like that attitude. But to be honest.. the guy I want at WR for cheap is...

Matt Jones! His release has me wagging my tail. We already took on anothern southern 6'6 boozer under our wings, why not two? I think it'd be nice for Allen to have a tall white trash buddy to kick around with. He could also do what RICE can't do (or hasn't yet) in the red zone. Jump up and catch those fades... He also fits into a run heavy TE offense with his sheer size. We could call them "southern comforts"

"Can we keep him, mommy? Can we!?"

That Matt Stafford guy is physically impressive. Jeez. I know we won't get him but , dang.

Matthew shows trailer park-Rosie how to do the statue of liberty play