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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

JUST DROP IT! Trump and Pelosi will reach an accord before you guys do.

I'm 100% done.

I'm not.

Someone is telling me what I believe.

I find that comically insulting and ridiculous at the same time.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

JUST DROP IT! Trump and Pelosi will reach an accord before you guys do.

I'm 100% done.

I'm not.

Someone is telling me what I believe.

I find that comically insulting and ridiculous at the same time.

I do too, but I really don't care enough about his opinion of me to continue on.

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Pager

You believe that I think Flip is better than Reich despite my posting history on Reich and the fact that I said I don't?

You can't make this s*** up. [:-]

Whatthefuckever.

I can believe whateverthefuck that I want.

How about this. you believe what you want to believe. i will believe what I want to believe and we'll just leave it at that?

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Pager

You believe that I think Flip is better than Reich despite my posting history on Reich and the fact that I said I don't?

You can't make this s*** up. [:-]

Whatthefuckever.

I can believe whateverthefuck that I want.

How about this. you believe what you want to believe. i will believe what I want to believe and we'll just leave it at that?

Do you think I'm lying?

Do you know me better than I know myself?

I am amazed you are so dug in.

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

It's good if Zimmer knows his limitations. He has always brought in former head coaches to help him with the offense, starting with Norv. I like that about him. He delegates authority. That's what successful managers do who are not bound by their egos. It's the same with special teams. I don't believe he was too proactive with the special teams. Releasing our rookie kicker might have been Zimmer, though.

Yes it’s good that he brings in seasoned people. But he does seem to have a short fuse with his people when things go a bit awry.

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

I will say that I am sorry for the vitriol on here today.

I was insulted and didn't take it well. I apologize to all the other posters including Pager and DL.

It's sad one can't have a conversation on here without someone being an insulting jerk And I admit I went too far. But others did too.

Peace.

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

It's good if Zimmer knows his limitations. He has always brought in former head coaches to help him with the offense, starting with Norv. I like that about him. He delegates authority. That's what successful managers do who are not bound by their egos. It's the same with special teams. I don't believe he was too proactive with the special teams. Releasing our rookie kicker might have been Zimmer, though.

Yes it’s good that he brings in seasoned people. But he does seem to have a short fuse with his people when things go a bit awry.

My memory is a bit sketchy, but didn't Norv just quit because he didn't get along with Pat Shurmur? Maybe I'm wrong. Who else has Zimmer cut ties with a short fuse?

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I pretend to know but I don't know.

I'm not entirely unconvinced our record wouldn't have been better if Flip coached us the entire year.

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

It's good if Zimmer knows his limitations. He has always brought in former head coaches to help him with the offense, starting with Norv. I like that about him. He delegates authority. That's what successful managers do who are not bound by their egos. It's the same with special teams. I don't believe he was too proactive with the special teams. Releasing our rookie kicker might have been Zimmer, though.

Yes it’s good that he brings in seasoned people. But he does seem to have a short fuse with his people when things go a bit awry.

My memory is a bit sketchy, but didn't Norv just quit because he didn't get along with Pat Shurmur? Maybe I'm wrong. Who else has Zimmer cut ties with a short fuse?

If there has ever been a reason given for why Norv quit I haven't heard it.

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

I will say that I am sorry for the vitriol on here today.

I was insulted and didn't take it well. I apologize to all the other posters including Pager and DL.

It's sad one can't have a conversation on here without someone being an insulting jerk And I admit I went too far. But others did too.

Peace.

You guys are all good posters. I appreciate you all.

Elflein had a tough sophomore year and I don't believe he was 100%. Still, good centers can be found in the mid rounds. I wanted Daniels last year. One option is for Elflein to switch to guard if we find a really good center in the draft. say in the third round. It might be good insurance in case Elflein doesn't come back to his rookie year form. I don't have the inside information on Elflein.

Also, I'm wondering if we make a scheme change on the line again next year. It may depend on who the offensive line coach is what he can bring to the team. Being that we are bringing former Denver Broncos coaches to the offense, my hunch is that we will stick with the zone blocking scheme, though. Maybe it's good to see some continuity. Every year there is a new offensive line coach and there are wholesale changes in personnel. With that in mind, I really do hope Elflein returns to form. That will help if there are three starters returning to their same positions.

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Kiper's take on how we will address the offensive line in the first round. His suggestion is that the Vikings will take the last offensive lineman in him mock draft of the first round. In other words, if he is gone, then they will need to select another position.

https://www.dailynorseman.com/2019/1/17/18187124/minnesota-vikings-offensive-line-mel-kiper-mock-draft-2019-nfl-draft?fbclid=IwAR2Mf6qg8tXQEo2R2aEmTYcEBEArIy_ZHF_AO6wA9NncBr410mYU1zq6h48

Sorry. Maybe this should have been posted in a draft thread.

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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A reply to the tweet:

Larry Lunder @LarryLunder
Replying to @VikeFans @athielen19

I tried to bid on it but dropped my phone before I could complete the bid.

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

I will say that I am sorry for the vitriol on here today.

I was insulted and didn't take it well. I apologize to all the other posters including Pager and DL.

It's sad one can't have a conversation on here without someone being an insulting jerk And I admit I went too far. But others did too.

Peace.

You guys are all good posters. I appreciate you all.

Elflein had a tough sophomore year and I don't believe he was 100%. Still, good centers can be found in the mid rounds. I wanted Daniels last year. One option is for Elflein to switch to guard if we find a really good center in the draft. say in the third round. It might be good insurance in case Elflein doesn't come back to his rookie year form. I don't have the inside information on Elflein.

Also, I'm wondering if we make a scheme change on the line again next year. It may depend on who the offensive line coach is what he can bring to the team. Being that we are bringing former Denver Broncos coaches to the offense, my hunch is that we will stick with the zone blocking scheme, though. Maybe it's good to see some continuity. Every year there is a new offensive line coach and there are wholesale changes in personnel. With that in mind, I really do hope Elflein returns to form. That will help if there are three starters returning to their same positions.

Good post Bruce. Free Agency is also deeper at the center position. Guard drops off pretty rapidly after Saffold, while centers seems to have more upgrade type options. Getting a veteran stud at center might do more for the guard positions than anything. Then you have more flexibility with the draft. If the right guy falls to you at 18, scoop him up. But you don't have to reach. Have Easton, Elflien, and rookie competing for 2 spots.

I'd be talking with Elf already, see if he's open to it.

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ORIGINAL: hagar

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

I will say that I am sorry for the vitriol on here today.

I was insulted and didn't take it well. I apologize to all the other posters including Pager and DL.

It's sad one can't have a conversation on here without someone being an insulting jerk And I admit I went too far. But others did too.

Peace.

You guys are all good posters. I appreciate you all.

Elflein had a tough sophomore year and I don't believe he was 100%. Still, good centers can be found in the mid rounds. I wanted Daniels last year. One option is for Elflein to switch to guard if we find a really good center in the draft. say in the third round. It might be good insurance in case Elflein doesn't come back to his rookie year form. I don't have the inside information on Elflein.

Also, I'm wondering if we make a scheme change on the line again next year. It may depend on who the offensive line coach is what he can bring to the team. Being that we are bringing former Denver Broncos coaches to the offense, my hunch is that we will stick with the zone blocking scheme, though. Maybe it's good to see some continuity. Every year there is a new offensive line coach and there are wholesale changes in personnel. With that in mind, I really do hope Elflein returns to form. That will help if there are three starters returning to their same positions.

Good post Bruce. Free Agency is also deeper at the center position. Guard drops off pretty rapidly after Saffold, while centers seems to have more upgrade type options. Getting a veteran stud at center might do more for the guard positions than anything. Then you have more flexibility with the draft. If the right guy falls to you at 18, scoop him up. But you don't have to reach. Have Easton, Elflien, and rookie competing for 2 spots.

I'd be talking with Elf already, see if he's open to it.

After the draft Elf said his preference was Guard, so, I bet he'd be more than happy to move over
unless he's changed his mind since then.

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ORIGINAL: Pager

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ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

I will say that I am sorry for the vitriol on here today.

I was insulted and didn't take it well. I apologize to all the other posters including Pager and DL.

It's sad one can't have a conversation on here without someone being an insulting jerk And I admit I went too far. But others did too.

Peace.

You guys are all good posters. I appreciate you all.

Elflein had a tough sophomore year and I don't believe he was 100%. Still, good centers can be found in the mid rounds. I wanted Daniels last year. One option is for Elflein to switch to guard if we find a really good center in the draft. say in the third round. It might be good insurance in case Elflein doesn't come back to his rookie year form. I don't have the inside information on Elflein.

Also, I'm wondering if we make a scheme change on the line again next year. It may depend on who the offensive line coach is what he can bring to the team. Being that we are bringing former Denver Broncos coaches to the offense, my hunch is that we will stick with the zone blocking scheme, though. Maybe it's good to see some continuity. Every year there is a new offensive line coach and there are wholesale changes in personnel. With that in mind, I really do hope Elflein returns to form. That will help if there are three starters returning to their same positions.

Good post Bruce. Free Agency is also deeper at the center position. Guard drops off pretty rapidly after Saffold, while centers seems to have more upgrade type options. Getting a veteran stud at center might do more for the guard positions than anything. Then you have more flexibility with the draft. If the right guy falls to you at 18, scoop him up. But you don't have to reach. Have Easton, Elflien, and rookie competing for 2 spots.

I'd be talking with Elf already, see if he's open to it.