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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 8:44:54 AM

Trekgeekscott

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Reading about Banks and his slow start.

Turner didn't flash immediately either and look at him now.

Banks.

So many pundits are jumping all over this....He missed a lot of the offseason work recovering from the foot injury. Got a late start. by his own admission needs to work on some techniques and conditioning

And, OH NO...He played in ONE GAME, and didn't make an impact. Just delare it now. He's a bust!!! It's very concerning!!! Oh My GOD They made a huge mistake!!!!!

You are absolutely right. Banks is a freak of nature. Once he gets up to speed he will be much more impactful.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 8:53:30 AM

Bill Johanesen

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Strange how developing JJM is the flavor of the week. He just had three months of development time, and it can be argued he has regressed.

Moreover, here is the Mon to Sat schedule of events between NFL games. Dude needs a TON of work, so when is this 'development time'? I think what is really being said is play JJM. Does anyone believe KOC - or any HC - would elevate his #3 QB to #1 after a week? He would be a national laughingstock.

Monday:
Recovery and Film Review Body care: Players focus on physical recovery, getting medical treatments, and working with physical therapists to heal bumps and bruises from Sunday's game.
Watching tape: Players do a light film review of the previous game to see what went right and what went wrong.
Coaches work: Coaches quickly grade the previous game and begin scouting the next opponent to build a new game plan.

Tuesday: The Day Off (for Players)
Mandatory rest: The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) guarantees players a day completely off from mandatory team activities to rest.
Coaches grind: Coaches spend the day locked in meetings finalizing the week's strategic game plan and practice scripts.

Wednesday: Install Day
New playbook: Teams introduce the core game plan for the upcoming opponent with heavy morning meetings and walkthroughs.
Hard hitting: This is usually the most physically demanding practice of the week, featuring full pads, contact drills, and team-install periods.

Thursday: Heavy Practice and Refinement
Full speed: Teams run full 11-on-11 practices, executing specific situations like third downs and red-zone packages.
Specialized work: Units like special teams and defensive scout teams run through precise scripts to mimic the upcoming opponent's tendencies.

Friday: Fine-Tuning and Walkthroughs
Mental reps: Practices are shorter and held in lighter gear (no heavy pads) to save player energy.
Final details: Teams practice two-minute drills, goal-line plays, and trick plays before players leave the facility by early afternoon.

Saturday: Walkthrough and Travel
Final check: A very brief, light walkthrough occurs in the morning to review the final script of plays.
Travel: If the team plays an away game, they board a plane or bus in the afternoon, check into a team hotel, and observe a strict nighttime curfew.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:05:06 AM

Bill Johanesen

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JJM needs work on his accuracy, fastballs, pocket presence, recognition, footwork, maturity, protecting himself, telling KOC what he saw, not playing when called on, etc.

Good luck developing that! Maybe carve out some time on the flights or during curfew?!

I also think he is a now a total head case. The first stop in his development plan needs to be with a psychiatrist.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:32:13 AM

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jjm is the flavor of the week because people believe that our team does not have another quarterback on its roster who can win a playoff game...might as well give jjm another season to try to prove if he's really a bust or not...the only way to really know is to give him another season....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:40:08 AM

ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

quote:

ORIGINAL: Todd M

Reading about Banks and his slow start.

Turner didn't flash immediately either and look at him now.

Banks.

So many pundits are jumping all over this....He missed a lot of the offseason work recovering from the foot injury. Got a late start. by his own admission needs to work on some techniques and conditioning

And, OH NO...He played in ONE GAME, and didn't make an impact. Just delare it now. He's a bust!!! It's very concerning!!! Oh My GOD They made a huge mistake!!!!!

You are absolutely right. Banks is a freak of nature. Once he gets up to speed he will be much more impactful.

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absolutely, positively, banks is not in nfl shape...with all he's been through over the last 12 months nobody would be....

ease him into the season, no pressure, no rush...embrace the realization that next season is the time we'll cut him loose....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:45:10 AM

Todd M

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jjm is the flavor of the week because people believe that our team does not have another quarterback on its roster who can win a playoff game...might as well give jjm another season to try to prove if he's really a bust or not...the only way to really know is to give him another season....

If that was the route to go they would have steered the off season that way.

You don't go from battling for #1, flopping so bad you land at #3, then elevated to #1, after the #2 comes off the bench and wins.

In what world does that make sense?

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:48:06 AM

Bill Johanesen

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jjm is the flavor of the week because people believe that our team does not have another quarterback on its roster who can win a playoff game...might as well give jjm another season to try to prove if he's really a bust or not...the only way to really know is to give him another season....

I would surmise none of the QBs will LEAD the team to a playoff victory.

So with week 1 barely in the books, don't give the #1 QB a chance but give the #3 QB a chance? Not just a chance, but the entire season? Is it safe to say you never agreed with JJM being the #3 QB?

Lots of football left... he'll probably have his chance via misfortune.

< Message edited by Bill Johanesen -- 9/16/2026 10:01:23 AM >

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:49:45 AM

Tom Sykes

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JJM needs work on his accuracy, fastballs, pocket presence, recognition, footwork, maturity, protecting himself, telling KOC what he saw, not playing when called on, etc.

Good luck developing that! Maybe carve out some time on the flights or during curfew?!

I also think he is a now a total head case. The first stop in his development plan needs to be with a psychiatrist.

Some people see JJM as a complete wilcard, and well you never know …

The panic button is a hope for something unknown or unexpected to swoop in and save the day.

Meanwhile, the braintrust obviously tried like hell to push JJMs development over the offseason but it fell well short of actual playing time.

Because, as you say, unless everbody drops out injured, there’s no chance for him to see meaningful reps and be more ready. You don’t put him in there by choice.

IMO people that want to insert JJM now … want to save the fire alarm at the expense of the building.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:50:59 AM

ratoppenheimer

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Murray's performance on Sunday is a perfect example of what we should expect from him. I have ZERO interest in him as our QB.

Wentz. Same thing. He is OK, but slow and misses some easy shots.

We aren't going anywhere in the season/post season with either of these QBs. Period. Full stop. We know what they are.

I know JJM has issues we have all seen, but we don't know his upside. Why not play him and see if there is something there?

PS - no to Milton and Levis. Barf.

i completely agree with this - developing mccarthy is the smart play this season....

McCarthy kind of lost me when he pulled himself out of starting the last PS game. There's something off about this dude.

But he will definitely get his chance real soon. Wentz is a hit away from needing season ending surgery.

we don't know what mccarthy was feeling at that time...it's not fair to make that your driving argument...all of his teammates have said nothing but glowing praise about him - a great leader...at that moment, it just wasn't right for him...an exhibition game....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 9:57:30 AM

Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Lars

Murray's performance on Sunday is a perfect example of what we should expect from him. I have ZERO interest in him as our QB.

Wentz. Same thing. He is OK, but slow and misses some easy shots.

We aren't going anywhere in the season/post season with either of these QBs. Period. Full stop. We know what they are.

I know JJM has issues we have all seen, but we don't know his upside. Why not play him and see if there is something there?

PS - no to Milton and Levis. Barf.

i completely agree with this - developing mccarthy is the smart play this season....

McCarthy kind of lost me when he pulled himself out of starting the last PS game. There's something off about this dude.

But he will definitely get his chance real soon. Wentz is a hit away from needing season ending surgery.

we don't know what mccarthy was feeling at that time...it's not fair to make that your driving argument...all of his teammates have said nothing but glowing praise about him - a great leader...at that moment, it just wasn't right for him...an exhibition game....

Wait. You were just talking about playing him. That game seemed like an opportunity, however small, to 'develop'. But now that's out the window because he said nah, I'll sit?

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 11:11:44 AM

ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

quote:

ORIGINAL: Lars

Murray's performance on Sunday is a perfect example of what we should expect from him. I have ZERO interest in him as our QB.

Wentz. Same thing. He is OK, but slow and misses some easy shots.

We aren't going anywhere in the season/post season with either of these QBs. Period. Full stop. We know what they are.

I know JJM has issues we have all seen, but we don't know his upside. Why not play him and see if there is something there?

PS - no to Milton and Levis. Barf.

i completely agree with this - developing mccarthy is the smart play this season....

McCarthy kind of lost me when he pulled himself out of starting the last PS game. There's something off about this dude.

But he will definitely get his chance real soon. Wentz is a hit away from needing season ending surgery.

we don't know what mccarthy was feeling at that time...it's not fair to make that your driving argument...all of his teammates have said nothing but glowing praise about him - a great leader...at that moment, it just wasn't right for him...an exhibition game....

Wait. You were just talking about playing him. That game seemed like an opportunity, however small, to 'develop'. But now that's out the window because he said nah, I'll sit?

my mistake, not jjm's....

we don't know what mccarthy was feeling at that time...it's not fair to make that your driving argument...all of his teammates have said nothing but glowing praise about him - a great leader...at that moment, it just wasn't right for him....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 11:52:59 AM

Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

quote:

ORIGINAL: Lars

Murray's performance on Sunday is a perfect example of what we should expect from him. I have ZERO interest in him as our QB.

Wentz. Same thing. He is OK, but slow and misses some easy shots.

We aren't going anywhere in the season/post season with either of these QBs. Period. Full stop. We know what they are.

I know JJM has issues we have all seen, but we don't know his upside. Why not play him and see if there is something there?

PS - no to Milton and Levis. Barf.

i completely agree with this - developing mccarthy is the smart play this season....

McCarthy kind of lost me when he pulled himself out of starting the last PS game. There's something off about this dude.

But he will definitely get his chance real soon. Wentz is a hit away from needing season ending surgery.

we don't know what mccarthy was feeling at that time...it's not fair to make that your driving argument...all of his teammates have said nothing but glowing praise about him - a great leader...at that moment, it just wasn't right for him...an exhibition game....

Wait. You were just talking about playing him. That game seemed like an opportunity, however small, to 'develop'. But now that's out the window because he said nah, I'll sit?

my mistake, not jjm's....

we don't know what mccarthy was feeling at that time...it's not fair to make that your driving argument...all of his teammates have said nothing but glowing praise about him - a great leader...at that moment, it just wasn't right for him....

In the copy and paste portion of your post, that's certainly not my driving argument as there are a half dozen other problematic issues with him that rank higher.

The glowing praise... what are they going to say? And not all of his teammates heaped such praise on this great leader. Justin Jefferson for one said, in translated teammate-speak, his fastballs were difficult to catch, etc.

If he was healthy enough to play and he said that shit, KOC should have cut his ass on the spot.

As far as "at that moment, it just wasn't right for him", I'd expand that to his entire time in Minnesota.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 12:11:27 PM

Bill Johanesen

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So before week 2 the team should anoint an oft-injured and recently appointed #3 QB who is full of flaws the starting QB job for the entire season to see if he is worth anything by directly bypassing the recently named #1 and #2 QBs, all the while developing him even though there is no time to develop him and a month ago said #3 QB refused to go into a game.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 12:24:38 PM

Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

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jjm is the flavor of the week because people believe that our team does not have another quarterback on its roster who can win a playoff game...might as well give jjm another season to try to prove if he's really a bust or not...the only way to really know is to give him another season....

If that was the route to go they would have steered the off season that way.

You don't go from battling for #1, flopping so bad you land at #3, then elevated to #1, after the #2 comes off the bench and wins.

In what world does that make sense?

Good post.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 1:03:28 PM

Bill Jandro

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So before week 2 the team should anoint an oft-injured and recently appointed #3 QB who is full of flaws the starting QB job for the entire season to see if he is worth anything by directly bypassing the recently named #1 and #2 QBs, all the while developing him even though there is no time to develop him and a month ago said #3 QB refused to go into a game.

Refusing to play isn't what I'd call great leadership. The kid needs reps and should have been out there. Pretty tough to develop a player that's hurt all the time and when healthy didn't feel like playing.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 9/16/2026 1:36:06 PM

Jeff Jesser

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JJM's a bitch for refusing to play, Murray is always hurt, Wentz is JAG;.....blah blah blah

It all doesn't matter, IMO. I've been a fan of this team since I was born into it on a small farm in MN.

We used to bitch about Denny and his lack of DB success. I'm right there with KOC and his lack of QB success. I really like him as the leader of the team, but this is getting ridiculous. The QB whisperer is going into week 2, of year 7, without an answer at QB? That's not bad luck, that's a trend. What's the new answer?

1. Draft another guy (we saw how that played out)?
2. Hope that the Chargers give up on Herbert and you strike some sort of gold?
3. Ditto with Burrow??
4. Take another flyer on some flunky veteran?

I wouldn't be worried if Murray just got hurt while looking good. I feel for him, but he sucked in there along with the first play being a run right in to Fries ass for the first play of the year. Holy cow, I get it, it's early but man, some things change and some things stay the same.

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