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Plain and simple we need a new kicker

Golf Digest: On Thursday (4/2016), after Ernie Els tried to explain how he had six-putted from three feet on one hole and then missed a series of mind-boggling short putts on others, he described his condition as if there was some kind of "short" in his brain.

"I can go to that putting green now and make 20 straight 3‑footers," Els said after the round. "And then you get on the course and you feel a little different and you can't do what you normally do. So it's pretty difficult."

-- does our guy have the yips?

- prob made 20 extra points in a row in practice last week more than a few times, too

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

Plain and simple we need a new kicker

Golf Digest: On Thursday (4/2016), after Ernie Els tried to explain how he had six-putted from three feet on one hole and then missed a series of mind-boggling short putts on others, he described his condition as if there was some kind of "short" in his brain.

"I can go to that putting green now and make 20 straight 3‑footers," Els said after the round. "And then you get on the course and you feel a little different and you can't do what you normally do. So it's pretty difficult."

-- does our guy have the yips?

- prob made 20 extra points in a row in practice last week more than a few times, too

What's troubling is that Joseph is struggling indoors.

wait until Chi and GB late in the season

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

The Vikings converted $1,869,444 of OT Brian O’Neill’s base salary into a signing bonus, creating $1,495,555 in cap space, per source.

Minnesota was tight on the cap. O’Neill has been outstanding once again this season.

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The Vikings converted $1,869,444 of OT Brian O’Neill’s base salary into a signing bonus, creating $1,495,555 in cap space, per source.

Minnesota was tight on the cap. O’Neill has been outstanding once again this season.

Back in the Jeff Diamond era that was considered a masterful move. Now it just says there is no cap space.

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

Plain and simple we need a new kicker

Golf Digest: On Thursday (4/2016), after Ernie Els tried to explain how he had six-putted from three feet on one hole and then missed a series of mind-boggling short putts on others, he described his condition as if there was some kind of "short" in his brain.

"I can go to that putting green now and make 20 straight 3‑footers," Els said after the round. "And then you get on the course and you feel a little different and you can't do what you normally do. So it's pretty difficult."

-- does our guy have the yips?

- prob made 20 extra points in a row in practice last week more than a few times, too

What's troubling is that Joseph is struggling indoors.

wait until Chi and GB late in the season

Like Ernie maybe he'll get over it by then

But the moments aren't going to do anything but get bigger from here on out. It's tough spot for whomever is making the call.

He'll prob kick a game winner in the NFCCG with his next team

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I think Richardson would be a nice pickup, as long as he is in shape.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

RG Ed Ingram

From a scrimmage standpoint, no starter on either side of the ball has struggled more than rookie right guard Ed Ingram.

Seen by some analysts as a reach of a pick when he was taken in the second round out of LSU in April, Ingram beat out veterans Jesse Davis and Chris Reed in training camp for the starting job. Even for a rookie getting his first taste of NFL action, it's been a rough go.

There are 42 NFL guards that have played at least 400 snaps this season. Ingram ranks 34th out of that group in overall PFF grade, but he ranks 41st in pass block grade. He has allowed 28 pressures, second-most among all offensive linemen and five more than the next-closest guard. He's allowed six sacks, per PFF, which is tied for second among all players and two more than any other guard.

In seven games this season, Ingram has had a pass blocking grade below 37 five times, including an abysmal 16.9 grade against the Cardinals. He also allowed season highs in sacks (2) and pressures (6) against Arizona. Ingram is legitimately a good run blocker, but he's in the Dakota Dozier, Dru Samia, and pre-2022 Garrett Bradbury range as a pass protector right now.

That's a major weakness for an offense that is basically firing on all cylinders everywhere else. It's one that opposing defenses will continue to exploit, potentially with drive-changing plays, until Ingram improves or is replaced.

Vikings coaches haven't publicly said anything about being concerned with Ingram's play, but it's undoubtedly something they've noticed and discussed. Unlike at kicker, there's a clear possible replacement on the roster in Reed, the journeyman veteran who played for the Colts last season. Yes, there's a reason why he lost the training camp battle and has been inactive every week, but he also has 29 career starts for a reason.

The Vikings still believe in Ingram's potential and hope he figures it out. But in a season where the focus is winning a Super Bowl, do they have time to wait for that to happen? I'm not sure they do. If it were up to me, I'd be seriously considering a move to Reed or someone else — Blake Brandel? Austin Schlottmann? — at right guard.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

I think a hard reset for Ingram is needed at this point. Otherwise he could be reduced to a puddle of water after Buf and Dal dlines.

Not sure why Reed hasn't even been active. You would think he'd be the top G sub if either got dinged in a game. Esp considering how well he filled in last year in Indy.

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

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Plain and simple we need a new kicker

Golf Digest: On Thursday (4/2016), after Ernie Els tried to explain how he had six-putted from three feet on one hole and then missed a series of mind-boggling short putts on others, he described his condition as if there was some kind of "short" in his brain.

"I can go to that putting green now and make 20 straight 3‑footers," Els said after the round. "And then you get on the course and you feel a little different and you can't do what you normally do. So it's pretty difficult."

-- does our guy have the yips?

- prob made 20 extra points in a row in practice last week more than a few times, too

What's troubling is that Joseph is struggling indoors.

wait until Chi and GB late in the season

Like Ernie maybe he'll get over it by then

But the moments aren't going to do anything but get bigger from here on out. It's tough spot for whomever is making the call.

He'll prob kick a game winner in the NFCCG with his next team

Did Chuck Knoblach ever get over it? Arguably Sergio Garcia got over it, Based on his 30-40 seconds sitting over his next shot, which was arguably the most painful 30-40 seconds sports of sports viewing.Can you imagine the relative dynamic "microseconds" that involves the multiple factors in kicking a FG in the NFL? Short of harping on on the obvious stats of FGs made vs FGs missed, well everybody's an expert. BTW Ricky I think you know me enough that I'm just throwing some thoughts out there, not trying prove anybody right or wrong.

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Benched

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Josh Allen Says He Has “Slight Pain” In Right Elbow