Blair Walsh: They taunted me first

AP

I know your are. But what am I?

Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh, spotted gesturing at former Minnesota teammates after nailing a pair of 52-yard field goals on Friday night, said after the game that he taunted them because they had started it.

I simply was just responding to getting taunted,” Walsh said, via ESPN.com. “I didn’t say anything. When you’ve got guys who were your teammates for five years yelling at you when you’re trying to kick, it’s just odd. And I hope they were in jest. And I hope they didn’t mean it because I didn’t mean anything with mine, but it was definitely not out of nowhere.”

So what did the Vikings say to him? “Nothing I can repeat here. That’s for sure.”

Here’s one thing that Vikings fans likely hope the players said: “Thanks for derailing a very promising season by missing a kick you should have been able to make in your sleep.”

The Vikings and Seahawks won’t play each other in the regular season. Maybe they’ll square off in the postseason. And maybe Walsh will have a chance to win the game with a 27-yard field goal.

62 responses to “Blair Walsh: They taunted me first

  1. Tough break for Minnesota. We all know how seriously the NFL takes conduct detrimental to the shield. Gonna be a rough start of the season with all those players getting 4 game suspensions.

  2. He still suck when it counts. Vikings players would never do what he said. He’s pissed off bc he’s no longer a Vikings. Best football for best people in MN Vikings. Go Vikes!

  3. “should have been able to make in your sleep”? im not sure you remember how cold it was that day but I think any kicker will tell you kicking a ball that feels like concrete on contact is not easy. Pretty sure this guy was the #1 or #2 most accurate kicker in NFL history up until that point. And lets be honest, the Vikings weren’t going past the next round that year even if he made that kick.

  4. Good for him. Forget the taunting, but he seems to have rediscovered his confidence and he looked like he was having more fun on the sideline last night than he did all last season. The Vikings had to cut him, but a change of scenery will do him well.

  5. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Walsh is a head case & it will definitely be a problem at some point this season for the Seahawks. I only wish he were kicking for the Packers now instead.

  6. >”Here’s one thing that Vikings fans likely hope the players said: “Thanks for derailing a very promising season by missing a kick you should have been able to make in your sleep.””

    Maybe the Vikings should have, as a team, played better so that they weren’t in a position to lose due to a missed field goal.

  7. As fans we defended him over and over. Most accurate kicker? Only from 50+ and only his first year. After that it was good patches followed by bad. He’d make you think he was back and everything was all good, then he would let you down the next few weeks. He didn’t get cut because of the one missed field goal, and he didn’t get cut by being the most accurate kicker ever.

  8. I find myself in the rather odd position of defending a guy against a kick that was missed against my own team, and I’m not inclined to defend him too strongly because he probably should have made the kick, but it does seem a bit unfair to not point out the weather conditions in that game. They were absolutely brutal and there was no kick in that game that could possibly be considered a gimme.

  9. Walsh can taunt all he wants, but we all know our Packers are the kings of choking. Undisputed. If Walsh wants to raise his choking game to the next level, he should play for Green Bay because we have mastered the art of the wrenching of the gut.

  10. At least he’s kicking with confidence again. Also…so what if he had something to say to the Vikings sideline? They cut him. And it’s football. Grow a pair of you don’t like it.

  11. He pointed at our head coach Mike Zimmer who gave him chance after chance. Completely classless. I’m just glad he’s not a Viking anymore.

  12. Mentally weak person. When you can see it on his face and in his body language before he kicks a ball it’s not good. Once the yips start he’ll have about a 50/50 shot of making kicks. Seattle fans will see it soon enough.

  13. Wisconsin’s Favorite Son Jeffrey Be Dahmed says:
    August 19, 2017 at 11:35 am
    Walsh can taunt all he wants, but we all know our Packers are the kings of choking. Undisputed. If Walsh wants to raise his choking game to the next level, he should play for Green Bay because we have mastered the art of the wrenching of the gut.
    ////////////////////////////////

    Except you’re not a Packer fan. You’ve never fooled anyone. Hanging on to this ineffective charade of yours is like Bette White thinking she’s hot.

  14. All kickers miss a clutch kick or an easy kick at some point. Great kickers move on immediately. Walsh on the other hand melts down. Yes he has gotten his confidence back, but he is one missed kick away from flushing it down the toilet again. The second he misses a kick that costs Seattle the game, you’ll see it again. And then we’ll all be talking about a fresh change of scenery with this guy yet again. As for pointing at the sidelines, classless. If they were taunting you, it is because you deserved it. You cost that team the playoffs, and they kept giving you chances. They bent over backwards for you, and you never rose to the occasion. Nobody railroaded Walsh, he kicked himself out of a job. Should have pointed at himself last night.

  15. That whole “I know you are, but what am I,” is a Viking fan mainstay. It’s in their blood. They like to pick needless fights too, like the players I guess.

  16. He didn’t get cut for missing 1 field goal in the playoffs. The following season was a perpetual display of no confidence and no consistency. They hung onto him for 5 more games than most teams would have. Hit a kick to beat green bay week 1 and vikings fans will love you again

  17. If Walsh wants the Vikings players to understand what he said after the game, he needs to dumb it down quite a bit.

  18. He had the yips in Georgia, in Minnesota and soon to be Seattle… If not this year then soon after. It’s not IF it’s WHEN and Seattle better hope that WHEN is not a crucial time.

  19. So I guess Blair looked away when he doinked that 50 yard miss off the cross bar.I was kind of hoping it missed wide left, but the doink will do.

  20. When you’ve got guys who were your teammates for five years yelling at you when you’re trying to kick, it’s just odd.
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    Having an opposing team yell at you when you are trying to make a kick, don’t worry Blair, I am sure the NFL will get that cleaned up and you will not have to hear any comments that might get in your head during the season.

  21. He’ll be fine now that the Vikings’ famed debuff jersey is no longer on his back. That team should keep a full time exorcist on staff.

  22. avikesfan says:
    August 19, 2017 at 12:12 pm
    they would’ve made it past the next round, vikes d is close to Denver’s, and we all know what happened there.
    ————————
    There you have it folks, another claim to yet another “championship”, even though the Barneys couldn’t punch their way out of the 1st round.

    Classic Barney homerism at it’s best.
    The team that has done next to nothing for 56 straight years has collected more offseason “championships” than any fan base in the entire league.

  23. Yeah, no one has ever tried to yell at or ice a kicker before. The guy missed a FG in that game already and treats a pre-season game like the Super Bowl – against the team that gave him chance after chance to fix his game? All you need to know about his weak-kneed mental make-up is encapsulated in his behavior last night. I’m not even gonna bother with the I told you so’s this upcoming season.

  24. Stella is just jealous because I have never professed my love for Minnesota like he has. While Stella has claimed to have talked personally to our Packers players about me where they voiced some angst over my posts, I have always been truthful concerning my Packers, and everyone else knows that I am Wisconsin’s Favorite Son and number one Packers fan.

  25. He should have made the kick. Those players showed their lack of class, however, by taunting him for it. I’m sure none of them had any screw-ups that game that cost their team…maybe not as much as a game winning field goal, but still, I doubt anyone from either team that day had too much room to talk.

  26. Preseason game… it’s not a big deal. Good for Blair.
    Beware Seattle, if he misses an extra point or a short FG that causes a loss… he’ll be shaky the rest of the year.

  27. Not going to stick up for Blair really but let’s be honest – Vikings were garbage in that game. They lost because in the playoffs, all they could do was less than 190 yards of offense.

    Peterson put up “all day” numbers of 2.0 YPC and a fumble.
    Their ‘franchise’ QB didn’t put up a single TD. (by comparison Aaron Rogers has NEVER, EVER not put up at least 20 points in EVERY playoff game he’s played in)
    Their ‘all world’ defense had a whopping 5 TFL and 2 sacks – against a bad O-line

    So while you can say they lost because he missed that kick, they lost because in the Playoffs – the TEAM couldn’t even find the end zone once.
    In fact – Blair Walsh was the ONLY player to put up ANY points in that game.

  28. stellarperformance says:
    August 19, 2017 at 12:23 pm
    That whole “I know you are, but what am I,” is a Viking fan mainstay. It’s in their blood. They like to pick needless fights too, like the players I guess.

    ///////////

    Okay stellar I’ve glad enough, you and me at the recess area 3:00

  29. Blair is truly a great rep for NFL with charity work and class act when things went south with kicking past couple years. Over come being labeled or taunting mentally makes him better. Kiddos Blair and wish you the best!

  30. Fried Toast says:
    August 19, 2017 at 11:24 am

    ”Here’s one thing that Vikings fans likely hope the players said: “Thanks for derailing a very promising season by missing a kick you should have been able to make in your sleep.””

    Maybe the Vikings should have, as a team, played better so that they weren’t in a position to lose due to a missed field goal.
    ________

    Are you forgetting the temperature? Minnesota was supposed to be crushed by Seattle, remember? If not for the typical Adrian Peterson “gift” fumble- the Vikings most likely would have won. All you SeaHawk vans act the the Hawks were playing like some offensive juggernaut- give me a break. The Panthers crushed you anyway. So- maybe the Sea Hawks should have, as a team, played better…

  31. Blair cries about everything and has to point his finger trying to lay blame on something/anything other than himself- nothing is the fault of his own actions. The next extra point/field goal he misses- he’ll blame Trump for sure.

  32. “”Here’s one thing that Vikings fans likely hope the players said: “Thanks for derailing a very promising season by missing a kick you should have been able to make in your sleep.””

    Maybe the Vikings should have, as a team, played better so that they weren’t in a position to lose due to a missed field goal.
    ________

    Are you forgetting the temperature? Minnesota was supposed to be crushed by Seattle, remember? If not for the typical Adrian Peterson “gift” fumble- the Vikings most likely would have won. All you SeaHawk vans act the the Hawks were playing like some offensive juggernaut- give me a break. The Panthers crushed you anyway. So- maybe the Sea Hawks should have, as a team, played better…”
    ______________________________________________

    The Seahawks were in trouble all year. Before the season, we had dreams of being an offensive juggernaut, but reality took that away fairly quickly.

    Should the Seahawks have played better? Of course they should have! The Panthers game in particular was very winnable. The Super Bowl game where we lost at the goal line. The Seahawks should have played better! Had our D not given up so much to Brady, Wilson wouldn’t have been in the position to lose the game to a great play by Butler. That’s the reality of it. Not all of us Seahawks fans have our heads in the sand.

    That being said, the weather was the only thing Minnesota had going for them. The Seahawks destroyed them on Dec. 6th. Even had they gotten past us, it’s doubtful they could have dealt with the Broncos (the Panthers- possibly). Any given Sunday, yes – but not likely.

    MN has a great D. You’ve got to get that O sorted out, though.

    For the others warning us- thank you for that. I imagine not too many Hawks fans were happy with this signing. We let one of the best kickers in the league (Hauschka) go and replaced him with someone that whiffed against us. We’re all in now because we have to be. Hauschka was a staple on the team. The move was probably a money issue, but even so, I don’t know of anyone that liked it.

  33. if the NFC north was decent than the Vikings would have no chance of the playoffs but with the overrated packers along with the lions and bears I guess they have a shot.

  34. Blair, you missed a chip shot fieldgoal to win a playoff game and the Vikings didn’t cut you. Miss one for the Seahawks and see what happens.

  35. Betty White IS hot, whether you spell her name correctly or not.
    Blair Walsh, who is a professional kicker, failed the Vikings, by missing multiple pivotal kicks, and caught some heat for it…move on people.
    Best of luck Mr. Walsh.

  36. We still talking about two seasons ago? Why? Blair has moved on to a new team. The Vikings should be focusing on the current season. I’m sure there is always good natured ribbing, and a lot of talking smack, to all former teammates. No biggie. I wish Walsh the best of luck this season, and hope the Vikings make the playoffs to play Seattle, or whomever.

  37. mnrasslinggovjesse says:
    August 19, 2017 at 11:24 am
    Vikings and their fans have so little class. Blair was lucky to get out of the Land O’ Loons.
    ================================================================================================

    Sure glad I moved to Seattle in 1960!

    TOUCHDOWN SEAHAWKS!!!

  38. Even if they were talking mess to you Blair. Do you have to respond other than making the kicks? No, not really. It shows you have rabbit ears. And after all it is only preseason way to show them.

  39. aypeeswhippingstick says:
    August 19, 2017 at 11:36 am

    Stay classy Minnesota.
    )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

    This from a fan base that booed Bret Favre when he returned to play the packers. And they also cheered when AD hurt his knee and was lying on the field in pain at Lambeau.

  40. fmc651 says:
    August 21, 2017 at 2:31 pm
    This from a fan base that booed Bret Favre when he returned to play the packers. And they also cheered when AD hurt his knee and was lying on the field in pain at Lambeau.
    /////////////////

    Fake News.

    “When you got nothin’, go with fake and believe it!”

  41. nonstellar it happened, your gb fan base Booed Favre and cheered Adrian getting hurt. Once packer fans again throwing rocks when you shouldn’t be.

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