RE: General Vikes Talk

Talk Vikes and Other MN Sports

Forums Register Login My Profile Inbox Address Book My Subscription My Forums

Photo Gallery Member List Search Calendars FAQ Ticket List Log Out

RE: General Vikes Talk

Logged in as: Guest

Users viewing this topic: none

Printable Version

All Forums >> [The Minnesota Vikings] >> Vikes Talk >> RE: General Vikes Talk

Page: << < prev 121 122 [123] 124 125 next > >>

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 4:49:03 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Harrison Smith, Mike Hughes, and undrafted rookie Nevelle Clarke had strong days for the #Vikings secondary in today's practice.
Clarke had multiple pass breakups. The UCF product is looking to work his way up the depth chart at corner.

Harrison Smith, Mike Hughes, and undrafted rookie Nevelle Clarke had strong days for the #Vikings secondary in today's practice.
Clarke had multiple pass breakups. The UCF product is looking to work his way up the depth chart at corner.

(Will Ragatz on Twitter)

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3051

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 4:50:45 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Here's a Dantzler highlight. The guy looks really good. I mean, he's covering Thielen here.

https://twitter.com/tanishkamascara/status/1295466081797251079?s=20

Biggest cornerback takeaway from the first three practices might be summed up as: Cameron Dantzler EyesEyes

(Matthew Coller with a seperate Tweet)

The Cameron Dantzler hype train is picking up steam.
He made the best play of today's practice with a full-extension PBU on a deep pass intended for Adam Thielen.
"Adam came up to me during practice today and said 27's gonna be really good," Mike Zimmer just said on the radio.

From what I can see dantzler is the only corner hanging with thielen in practice. Serious shot at CB1 with gladney being in and out

(Deshawn Vaughan NFL on Twitter)

Dantzler got those CB1 skills
been saying it since day one

(Luke Inman on Twitter)

Adam Thielen apparently came up to Mike Zimmer today at practice and told him '27 is gonna be really good'
That's Cameron Dantzler.
Dantzler played Alabama and LSU last season + allowed 21 passing yards in those 2 games combined. Dude can cover.

(Sam Monson on Twitter)

< Message edited by Bruce Johnson -- 8/17/2020 5:03:12 PM >

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3052

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 4:58:01 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Not many TEs can easily shake Eric Kendricks in coverage. Nice route from Irv Smith Jr. here:

https://twitter.com/NickOlsonNFL/status/1295475381596753930?s=20

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3053

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 4:58:51 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

If there’s one area for concern with me was back up edge. Didn’t see anyone stand out, not hearing about anyone setting themselves apart. Did enjoy seeing Jaleel have a good day tho

(Deshawn Vaughan NFL on Twitter)

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3054

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 4:59:56 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Vikings twitters last 100 tweets have been about Dantzler but this is extremely solid from Hughes (video)

https://twitter.com/vikingsfans16/status/1295468148330844160?s=20

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3055

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:01:23 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

2019 Vikings starting CBs, pass breakups:

Rhodes: 4 PBUs on 70 targets
Waynes: 4 PBUs on 84 targets
Alexander: 4 PBUs on 65 targets

(Krauser on Twitter)

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3056

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:05:21 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Hill has a very nice rep against bisi after being put on the highlight type

(Deshawn Vaughan NFL on Twitter)

My comment: it feels like there's going to be an improvement in the CB play this season. I mean big time, but it was just one practice.

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3057

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:07:42 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Ezra Cleveland vs. Hercules Mata’afa (from http://vikings.com)

https://twitter.com/SeanBormanNFL/status/1295456679132368896?s=20

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3058

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:09:47 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

I'm in good company with my earlier comments:

What I miss about preseason football: watching the players
What I don't miss: listening to the announcers talking about the players
Guess what the Vikings live broadcast training camp practice is all about Expressionless face

(Krauser on Twitter)

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3059

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:10:18 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Two pass breakups today by CB Nevelle Clarke, an intriguing and confident undrafted Vikings rookie.

(Chris Tomasson on Twitter)

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3060

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:11:34 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

A roster move:

https://www.twincities.com/2020/08/17/vikings-waive-quentin-poling-to-create-room-for-steven-parker-work-out-jahleel-addae/

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3061

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:20:19 PM

kgdabom

Posts: 33795
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Nice double move and catch through contact by UDFA WR Dan Chisena against CB Marcus Sayles. (video clip)

https://twitter.com/WillRagatz/status/1295462334547349505?s=20

Chesena has been turning some heads. He might make the practice squad.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 3062

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:20:54 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

I know I've been chiming repeatedly about how this is a bad year for rookies with the limited off-season. I may have to modify that a bit with this:

This may be the best rookie crop every for the Purple. That's a serious reason to be optimistic if true.

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3063

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:23:50 PM

kgdabom

Posts: 33795
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Here's a Dantzler highlight. The guy looks really good. I mean, he's covering Thielen here.

https://twitter.com/tanishkamascara/status/1295466081797251079?s=20

Biggest cornerback takeaway from the first three practices might be summed up as: Cameron Dantzler EyesEyes

(Matthew Coller with a seperate Tweet)

The Cameron Dantzler hype train is picking up steam.
He made the best play of today's practice with a full-extension PBU on a deep pass intended for Adam Thielen.
"Adam came up to me during practice today and said 27's gonna be really good," Mike Zimmer just said on the radio.

From what I can see dantzler is the only corner hanging with thielen in practice. Serious shot at CB1 with gladney being in and out

(Deshawn Vaughan NFL on Twitter)

Dantzler got those CB1 skills
been saying it since day one

(Luke Inman on Twitter)

Adam Thielen apparently came up to Mike Zimmer today at practice and told him '27 is gonna be really good'
That's Cameron Dantzler.
Dantzler played Alabama and LSU last season + allowed 21 passing yards in those 2 games combined. Dude can cover.

(Sam Monson on Twitter)

He got on Thielens Hip and that pass never had a prayer of being completed. Just one play, but a very impressive play. He made Thielen look slow.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 3064

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:26:05 PM

kgdabom

Posts: 33795
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Vikings twitters last 100 tweets have been about Dantzler but this is extremely solid from Hughes (video)

https://twitter.com/vikingsfans16/status/1295468148330844160?s=20

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Vikings secondary will be better than last year.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 3065

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:29:20 PM

kgdabom

Posts: 33795
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Ezra Cleveland vs. Hercules Mata’afa (from http://vikings.com)

https://twitter.com/SeanBormanNFL/status/1295456679132368896?s=20

The QB got the pass off no trouble, but I think Herc got by him pretty easy.

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 3066

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 5:30:56 PM

kgdabom

Posts: 33795
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I know I've been chiming repeatedly about how this is a bad year for rookies with the limited off-season. I may have to modify that a bit with this:

This may be the best rookie crop every for the Purple. That's a serious reason to be optimistic if true.

Is this your personal observation Bruce. Do you truly think we may have our best rookie crop ever?

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 3067

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 6:08:44 PM

David Levine

Posts: 78768
Joined: 7/14/2007
From: Las Vegas
Status: online

Post #: 3068

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 6:10:18 PM

kgdabom

Posts: 33795
Joined: 7/29/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

This is the Twitter that Bruce linked earlier and I commented on. It's only one play, but what a nice play. He's defending all pro WR Thielen and owns him on this play. Made him look slow.

Edit: On further examination Thielen had to slow down for the pass.

< Message edited by kgdabom -- 8/17/2020 6:12:05 PM >

_____________________________

"So let it be written.
So let it be done."

Post #: 3069

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 6:10:49 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: kgdabom

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

Ezra Cleveland vs. Hercules Mata’afa (from http://vikings.com)

https://twitter.com/SeanBormanNFL/status/1295456679132368896?s=20

The QB got the pass off no trouble, but I think Herc got by him pretty easy.

I'm going to disagree with you. (respectfully) Cleveland forced him to go very wide and it looked effortless to me.

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3070

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 6:17:34 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: kgdabom

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bruce Johnson

I know I've been chiming repeatedly about how this is a bad year for rookies with the limited off-season. I may have to modify that a bit with this:

This may be the best rookie crop every for the Purple. That's a serious reason to be optimistic if true.

Is this your personal observation Bruce. Do you truly think we may have our best rookie crop ever?

I admit that I might be premature with this comment, but it is based on what I'm reading about Dantzler and Clarke today. Jefferson looks like the real deal and Gladney and Cleveland may contribute early, too. But it's fair to say let's see how they do tomorrow.

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3071

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 6:43:50 PM

Burns

Posts: 593
Status: offline

The rep with Cleveland and Hercules looked like Herc backed off the gas pedal after getting close to the pocket. Nobody wants to be the guy to jack up the Qb right now. It’s hard to put much stock into anything happening in the trenches on day one of full pads-grab ass.

_____________________________

Warrior Sapper 12B Combat Engineer

Post #: 3072

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 6:52:39 PM

Burns

Posts: 593
Status: offline

I watched the full training camp production. It sucked like I thought it would. Kind of like the second half of preseason games when the “production” wants to sideline interview everyone and their brother while letting Paul Allen pontificate about nonsense. Brutal. Although, just like being at training camp in person and they watch people like a hawk to prevent filming, Zimmer and Spielman don’t want everyone to see what they are doing and who looks good. Makes it hard to hide players..

_____________________________

Warrior Sapper 12B Combat Engineer

Post #: 3073

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 7:00:27 PM

Burns

Posts: 593
Status: offline

This is a weird year and it pisses me off. COVID is a wet fart ruining everything. It’s like strolling out in fresh pair of grunders and pushing a turd you thought was a fart. 2020 is stupid. I loved the excitement and anticipation of training camp and preseason games as a way to build up to the start of the season. Instead, much like Charlie Brown trick or treating, I got a rock......

_____________________________

Warrior Sapper 12B Combat Engineer

Post #: 3074

RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/17/2020 7:48:22 PM

Bruce Johnson

Posts: 16353
Joined: 8/27/2007
Status: offline

Dantzler makes me think of Matt Blair. He was the second LB selected by the Vikings in 1974, but he was the one that was extra special. Dantzler was the second CB drafted by the Vikings this year. It's way too early, but he might be the one that is extra special.

_____________________________

We live in a world where we depend upon each other. In other words, we need each other just as God needs us and we need Him. How wonderful it would be if we could unite and live in harmony. Wouldn't it be better that way?

Post #: 3075