Comments on: Winfield apparently won't go

By: mnmaverick

mnmaverick — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:41:12 +0000

Reading some of the comments on here is good comedy.
As many yards as the Vikes have given up, they are still keeping teams out of the endzone more often than not.

By: Someone

Someone — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:40:30 +0000

Jimmy & Bob. Do you guys have anything going for you in life other than talking about a team your not even a fan of.
I don’t read comments everyday, but when I do I just have to question where’s your head at.
You need help. Wipe that Emo eyeliner off and grow up. Or maybe have a beer & a brick of cheese to feel better…

By: JimmySmlth

JimmySmlth — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:56:04 +0000

Bobby Nelson is crying again, who cares. What’s new.
Carl Gerbschmidt: who needs to stop listening to Kfan and acts like he is the 2nd coming of Jesus said maybe the dumbest comment I have read in awhile. “They call him all day but he has never been all season, look for the mid season fade” Come ON RETARD… Stop trying to make it seem like AP / AD is somehow a bad running back and has all these major faults. You bash with stupid reasoning. I think you’re right, since it’s mid year the Vikes should trade him for Ahman Green because he is healthy and wont fall of for the later half of the year…
This will be a great game to watch and should be close. I give the edge to Pitt but anything can happen!

By: Majik Man

Majik Man — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:54:04 +0000

JimmySmith says:
There is no way the Brownies will win, I am as sure of that as I am that Brent will not get to another Superbowl.
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Didn’t you also say that there was no way the Bengals would beat the Packers, and no way the Vikes would beat the Packers?

By: sand0

sand0 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:28:41 +0000

People pull way to many stats out. Vikings are 6-0. Their average margin of victory is more than a score. You can cry and whine about how they shoulda lost this and shoulda lost that all you want.
At the end of the day what separates average teams from good and great ones is the ability to pull through games decided by the end. So far the Vikings have been better at that in their two close games and managed to easily defeat the other 4 opponents.

By: Contra

Contra — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:27:46 +0000

So Bob Nelson woke up this morning saying to himself “Please, please, please let there be a Vikings related headline on PFT, pleeeeease”. He logged on and saw a headline about Antoine Winfield…SCORE…”Now I can post all these stats that I gathered by staying up until 4am this morning” says Bob. Logs into PFT, copies and pastes his list of stats, and…and…nothing. Nothing happens. Should he go onto other teams pages and blast them? “No, why would I? I am here just to post on Vikings related news and try to singlehandedly bring down the Vikings fan base with my posts”. It’s up until that point that his grandmother calls at him to get out of the basement and go pick up some cheese curds and mow the lawn.

By: sand0

sand0 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:23:30 +0000

stiller43,
Your logic is fine I guess. Problem is that Heinz field is often a sloppy mess when they have rain and back to back college/pro games. Usually the slower the field the lower the scoring on that field.
I’m really not making any assumptions. Just looking at the history.

By: gopher

gopher — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:16:33 +0000

All the experts are picking Pitt to run over the Vikings and they may plus they claim the Vikings have not played any tough teams as of yet. Please take a look at Pitt wins which is 4 and those teams they beat, Tenn, SD, Det. Cleve. have a record of 4 wins and 19 losses and the two teams that beat Pitt which are Chicago and the Bengals have a record of 7 and 4 so Pitt has faced teams with a record of 11 wins and 23 losses and the Vikings have faced teams with a record of 11 wins and 23 losses. I would say Pitt has not faced any better teams then the Vikings have.

By: Lamblow Field filled with Dairyland Drunks

Lamblow Field filled with Dairyland Drunks — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:12:47 +0000

armchair_probowler says:
October 22, 2009 1:28 PM
Compare your total D and total O stats to the packers…. and consider they’ve basically played the same quality of opponents… who’s the joke now?
You are a moron, why dont you compare are 6-0 record and your 3-2 plus we have the tie breaker and GB will lose at LamBlow, face it your team is horrible now go get a life sconnie.

By: PurpleRaid12

PurpleRaid12 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:11:03 +0000

“Cincy beat the Ravens, who SHOULDA beat the Vikings”… well guess what, you SHOULDA seen it, cause the Vikings won…. and “The Pack torched our secondary”… yea, and you still came up short.
“Compare your total D and total O stats to the packers…. and consider they’ve basically played the same quality of opponents… who’s the joke now?”
The Joke could be the fact that you are still 3-2 and we’re 6-0. My point was you say that we haven’t played anyone, well that maybe true, even though in football anyone can win at any time. But yet, the packer’s haven’t played anyone better than us…. and you’re record still sucks. thats my point… I’ll compare the one thing that matters thank you kindly, and that is This years Wins and Losses, care to look at those?

By: Steve-O

Steve-O — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:08:53 +0000

Right Florio, passing just doesn’t work in bad weather. Brady actually ran for 6 TD last week.
Does Florio even know how to spell NFL?

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:07:00 +0000

I don’t know how an article on Winfield turned into a referendum on the Vikes/Pack teams. Wait, yes I do, fans of an average team no one cares about have nowhere else to post. But hey, how about that Green signing?
One thing I do agree with the cheesers on is that the Vikes pass D sucks, and will suck even worse without Winfield. It will be pretty tough to beat the Steelers at home under these circumstances, particularly since Tomlin knows our offense from his days as a Vike D coordinator. Wouldn’t suprise me at all if we lose, but even if we do, we’ll still have a 6-1 record and an O-line that knows how to block.

By: Lamblow Field filled with Dairyland Drunks

Lamblow Field filled with Dairyland Drunks — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:52:33 +0000

Bob Nelson do you have a life why are you always on Vikings columns spraying stats out of your ass that probably took you an hour to find. Heres a thought, get out of your mom’s basement, find a job, take a girl on a date if you can find one that will date your fat sconnie ass and FINALLY LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY

By: StillMadAtSlobber

StillMadAtSlobber — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:47:34 +0000

# ZN0rseman says: October 22, 2009 11:42 AM
Bob also forgot to mention Aaron Rodgers on that list. But of course he would.
In any case, the Steelers are preparing for the Vikings in another way, by strategically laying new sod in the middle of the field to help their guys get grip there, but then leaving the outsides of the field loose to cut down on the Vikings explosiveness, slowing down their receivers and outside runs.
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Moron, the Steelers have just an explosive passing game, arguably one that is more explosive.

By: armchair_probowler

armchair_probowler — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:28:32 +0000

Purple Raid you’re a joke….
“You haven’t played ANYONE (other than us) …. Detroit, Rams, Cincy and you’re 3-2. So what does that say about your team….?”
You’ve also played detroit, rams, browns and the 9ers without Gore…. and SF nearly won (It took a miracle pass in a game that should have been over when gore left)
The only decent, reasonably healthy teams you’ve played are the packers and the ravens (both at home). Apparently the packers are a joke because they lost to cincy….. Yet Cincy beat the Ravens (who should’ve beaten the vikes), and the pack lost to the vikes on the road…. Only lost by a TD while torching your 2ndary. I’d be terrified at the prospect of going to lambeau with winfield either limited or out…. Arod threw for 384 yards with him in and pressure in his face all day.
Compare your total D and total O stats to the packers…. and consider they’ve basically played the same quality of opponents… who’s the joke now?

By: i'm president charlie!

i'm president charlie! — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:16:44 +0000

Throw out all stats in this game…this will be a slobberknocker game, which will make it so much fun to watch. I think the Steelers’ offense has a great advantage due to this being a home game. The Vikings defensive line is awesome, but the crowd noise within their dome makes them even more effective. This week Ben and the offense will be able to hear the snap count and make audibles at will. If this game is in the dome I’d be even more scared of the matchup between the Steelers offensive line vs the Vikings defensive line. Ben has a lot of weapons at his disposal, if the Vikings cannot get him down their injured secondary will get torched. Ben loves to escape left out of the pocket to buy more time. This week that could be a huge problem w/ Jared Allen applying pressure from that side.
The Vikings offense vs the Steelers defense will be an interesting matchup. I know the stats about the Steelers run d, but this is AD we are talking about and he can break a tackle and take it to the house at any time at any point on the field. The Vikings wide receivers are emerging, but I’m not sure who their number one guy is? (which can be a strength). The Steelers pass defense has been their achilles heel all year. If Favre can stay upright and connect on quick passes the Steelers d will be in for a long day.
I’m not sure how the Vikings special teams coverages have been doing this year? But, I am aware of Percy Harvin’s elusiveness. Josh Cribbs torched the Steelers last week (w/ a blatant hold), but nonetheless special teams can be a game changer. Kicking is always an adventure at Heinz field.
Looking forward to the game…no bold predictions.

By: nflqb

nflqb — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:13:56 +0000

Considering all the steelers potential playoff aponents
are also pass happy, pats, colts, ravens, bengals, texans, chargers and the broncos, I would agree it should work just as well in the bad weather considering not one team I mentioned has a good running game!

By: JimmySmith

JimmySmith — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:11:54 +0000

Purpleraid12,
Let’s place a little wager on your Cleveland pulls one out this week.
If Green Bay wins, you can’t post for the month of November,
If Cleveland wins, I woundn’t post for the month of November.
There is no way the Brownies will win, I am as sure of that as I am that Brent will not get to another Superbowl (that’s in the bag with Chilly coaching the team)

By: PurpleRaid12

PurpleRaid12 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:54:25 +0000

What I don’t understand is that all the Packer Fans bash the Vikings, and say we take “Packer has-beens” (right, the ones that kick your ass) and that the Vikings haven’t played anyone, that’s why we’re 6-0….. OK?
You haven’t played ANYONE (other than us) …. Detroit, Rams, Cincy and you’re 3-2. So what does that say about your team….? Keep bitching, because I bet, Cleveland pulls out a win this weekend.

By: DocBG

DocBG — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:37:51 +0000

@ bob nelson, keep up the good work man, you are succeeding, but once the playoffs start and the pack is out, its okay for you to switch back, the job will be complete by then.
@ jimmysmith, Unless you are expecting the vikes to go 16-0, why is this really any suprise at all? wins and losses are part of playing football. The defense is going to be incredibly fired up to prove that it can finish (which it can), because they have been sitting on leads for most games and need to buck up a little bit.
@whatthehellisgoingonoutthere What 4 cream puffs are you talking about? The packers that we scored 30pts on, the 49ers that we scored 27 on, or the ravens that we scored 33 on? which one is it? What I will say is this, The vikes settle into chilly ball once we have a lead and chilly does not run the score AT ALL. it would be nice if against teams like the pack if he stay aggressive and put up another 14 points, which could have been done easily enough, but it wouldn’t change the fact that we are 6-0, so it makes sense that he doesnt.
Fact is that the viking D has something to prove against the steelers. They are the defending champs, and we are playing in their home. This is going to be a tough game. The vikes are capable of winning it, but its going to be incredibly difficult. If we win, fantastic, if we lose, lets be honest here and not pretend like its the end of the world. worst case scenario, we still lead the pack by 1.5 games and thats assuming they win against cleveland (which might not happen)
Whats going to be incredibly funny is if the vikings and packers both lose, because the morons from GB will be talking smack like you wouldn’t believe, even though they lost to cleveland.

By: Majik Man

Majik Man — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:27:52 +0000

Yes, the Vikes are 13th in Yards per Game, but they are 2nd in Points per Game, which is more indicative of an offense’s performance. With Percy Harvin returning kicks, and a +8 turnover ratio, the Vikings often face short fields. So they don’t really get a lot of opportunities to rack up yards. But when they get the ball, they move the chains and score 30+ points a game, 2 qualities of a high powered offense.
Nice try to spin it though, but next try looking at the complete stat line, rather than just the ones that help you lame argument.

By: Notoroius B.U.G.

Notoroius B.U.G. — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:23:37 +0000

“Really? Really? They are ranked 13th in total offense”
Yes, but 2nd in pts/game.

By: mixman34

mixman34 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:23:05 +0000

Lil bobby nelson also forgot one OTHER stat……………….. and it goes with our 6.0 record…………………………………………
31.5 ppg 2nd in the NFL!!! All with his former poster boy and HERO at the helm. No wonder he fantasizes of Viking Fandom and keeps his Vikign journal living strong!

By: mixman34

mixman34 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:17:00 +0000

Even as a diehard Vikings fan I am a realist. And out of respect for what Winfield brings to the table I no longer see how the Vikes can win this one in Pittsburgh….
…Single tear….

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:09:53 +0000

Ouch, Florio, what’s with the dig? It’s not like Ben’s never had to throw in cold weather. And we’ve finally rediscovered our running game, so we do have options to the pass. The Vikes are a good team (even if some of their fans posting here are jackasses) and it should be a good game. But I like our chances.
@LarryBird18 …
Yes, Polamalu is soft-spoken and endorses shampoo. So what? Namath endorsed panty-hose, and he’s STILL a hottie. As for Troy, maybe he understands that talking big and being obnoxious doesn’t make you a man. Maybe you could learn from him …

By: OmegaXxXNFL

OmegaXxXNFL — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:07:30 +0000

Bob Nelson, you hit it right on the head!!!! Don;t listen to these Viking bandwagon gurus, they don;t like the truth, a spanking on Sunday will be the truth.

By: kravon

kravon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:04:51 +0000

Bob Nelson is speaking the gospel. Those who hate are blinded by facts – and a spot of childish ignorance.

By: whatthehellisgoingonoutthere

whatthehellisgoingonoutthere — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:57:36 +0000

Chickenfoot says:
Vikes offense is too high powered to be a blow out. i also think the Vikes D is going to be hungry to prove themselves.
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Really? Really? They are ranked 13th in total offense which is sure to go down lower now that they got the 4 cream puffs out of the way. Not to mention the fact that all their road games were against terrible teams, while every tough game has been in the comfort of that humpty dump I stare at every day from my window.

By: ZN0rseman

ZN0rseman — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:42:32 +0000

Bob also forgot to mention Aaron Rodgers on that list. But of course he would.
In any case, the Steelers are preparing for the Vikings in another way, by strategically laying new sod in the middle of the field to help their guys get grip there, but then leaving the outsides of the field loose to cut down on the Vikings explosiveness, slowing down their receivers and outside runs.

By: Supersuckers

Supersuckers — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:40:07 +0000

Why would the season be “finitio” if GB lost to MN?