Comments on: Vikings land at No. 29 in preseason power poll

By: lifeimitatesfootball

lifeimitatesfootball — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:14:44 +0000

So I guess I was wrong about Fins at 29 (did not expect Colts at 31). Guess that means they get 28. 27 will be the highest. Expert “consensus” you know. In any case I can’t imagine another team being 28 with all the Fins bashing this off-season, but if they do make it to 27, then I guess it means Cards are 28.

By: pappavike

pappavike — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:03:27 +0000

Just go ahead and bet against the Vikes. I will be man enough to admit I was wrong, But will any of you Haters do the same?

By: brianbosworthisstonecold

brianbosworthisstonecold — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:14:37 +0000

So where’s the Viking beefcake that Florio has a crush on?

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:30:29 +0000

An unbiased Bears fan’s take:

I like Ponder, AP, and Harvin on offense, and Allen is a beast on defense, so the Vikes do have some playmakers…Enough to be 5-5 at the bye, probably not. Plus, they still must face the Bears and Packers 4 times in their last 6 games, so 7-9 is an outside possibility.

By: bzeller

bzeller — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:21:08 +0000

The Vikings may surprise people this year……….go ahead and hate……this sight is mainly full of GB band wagon fans anyway

By: phloorioisanarcissist

phloorioisanarcissist — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:16:07 +0000

These power rankings are pretty worthless every year. Each year some teams falter and some rise up much to the surprise of everyone. Curious as to the SB predictions. Whoever is picked can be chalked up as two teams that won’t be there.

By: scoops1

scoops1 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:09:22 +0000

Someone should wave a skunk in front of the Vikings and their fans cause…They Stink

By: phloorioisanarcissist

phloorioisanarcissist — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:58:49 +0000

I can see most of the small market franchises ending up on the bottom of your list, and the larger market franchises at the top. Why? To cater to popular public opinion.

I like the Vikings, but I am not optimistic about there chances this year given their offseason problems, uncertainty of Adrian Peterson, and lack of experience (quarterback) and talent (wide receiver) at key positions.

I would put them maybe 3 spots higher. Frankly it doesn’t surprise me at all given your outspoken negativity regarding the Vikings they are this low. Kind of surprised you don’t have them listed at 32.

By: donterrelli

donterrelli — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:57:20 +0000

Crazy how 3 years ago this team was a contender. Bottom of the barrel now.

By: jwlemarine

jwlemarine — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:54:01 +0000

Peterson is the only thing that has them this high. If not for him they would be dead last!

By: milkmandanimal

milkmandanimal — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:40:11 +0000

The Vikings with a healthy AP were one of the worst teams in the league last year. This year, AP coming of an ACL injury means teams won’t have to respect the run vaguely as much, and it’s not like the Vikings’ WR corps is exactly impressive. Throw in an aging defensive line, questionable LBs, and possibly the worst secondary in the league, and Minnesota has a pretty solid chance at the first overall pick next year.

By: daysend564

daysend564 — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:36:24 +0000

Depends how Peterson is returning from injury. If he’s not up to snuff, they will be #32 w/o a doubt.

Inexperienced QB, no WRs, terrible defense . The only thing the have is AD.

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:32:32 +0000

At this point, it doesn’t make sense to quibble over whether they’re #29, #28, or #25. All that matters is where they are at the end of this season and the beginning of next season. I expect a relatively quick ascent.

By: Carl Gerbschmidt

Carl Gerbschmidt — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:22:26 +0000

WAY too high.