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ORIGINAL: marty

The problem I see with Donatell is that he has a non-aggressive defense that, unless they give up a 4th and 26 in the playoffs, will continue to keep the team in mediocrity.

Packer DCs:

Donatell < Capers < Pettine < Barry

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ORIGINAL: marty

The problem I see with Donatell is that he has a non-aggressive defense that, unless they give up a 4th and 26 in the playoffs, will continue to keep the team in mediocrity.

Packer DCs:

Donatell < Capers < Pettine < Barry

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

One thing to like so far is we're hearing stories of comradary and not love boats, stairwells, or switches.

I believe under KOC we're going to become a gelled team that can fight together and win.

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

Not Bad:

Taco Bell Cashier: ...And would you like hard shell or s---
Ed Donatell: SOFT SHELL

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I feel like the team we've been the last few years has the Bears come in and start to look like they're figuring things out all of a sudden.

Will things be different Sunday? Can we win 31-10 or something?

31 to 28 or 10 to 7 would sting. One thing it would be too many weeks in a row calling a win a win.

Lol we better win

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ORIGINAL: beo

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ORIGINAL: marty

The problem I see with Donatell is that he has a non-aggressive defense that, unless they give up a 4th and 26 in the playoffs, will continue to keep the team in mediocrity.

Packer DCs:

Donatell < Capers < Pettine < Barry

I think it is going to be a problem IF the defense doesn't start improving...

However, if someone had told me that under this new 3-4 scheme... 4 games in the team had allowed 11 points in the fourth quarter (and the Vikes would be 3-1)...

I would have been pretty pumped.

Run defense is soft which I expected.
Pass rush, and particularly Hunter, disappear and I thought that would be the Vikes strength.

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I feel like the team we've been the last few years has the Bears come in and start to look like they're figuring things out all of a sudden.

Will things be different Sunday? Can we win 31-10 or something?

31 to 28 or 10 to 7 would sting. One thing it would be too many weeks in a row calling a win a win.

Lol we better win

this seems like a good game/week for the offense to gel...i'd go 31-10, but pulling out a win in the last two minutes of the game would not shock me....

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

There does appear to be reasons for optimism ... we'll see

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

Darrisaw is a stud in the making. Glad we were able to land him after that dangerous trade down.

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I feel like the team we've been the last few years has the Bears come in and start to look like they're figuring things out all of a sudden.

Will things be different Sunday? Can we win 31-10 or something?

31 to 28 or 10 to 7 would sting. One thing it would be too many weeks in a row calling a win a win.

Lol we better win

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

I feel like the team we've been the last few years has the Bears come in and start to look like they're figuring things out all of a sudden.

Will things be different Sunday? Can we win 31-10 or something?

31 to 28 or 10 to 7 would sting. One thing it would be too many weeks in a row calling a win a win.

Lol we better win

Heading into the MIA AZ BUFF DAL part of the schedule at 4-1 or 3-2.

We can and should beat CHI at home. Decisively.

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

Darrisaw is a stud in the making. Glad we were able to land him after that dangerous trade down.

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ORIGINAL: marty

You do realize that Capers was with us in 2020 (when we weren't good at defense) and Pettine is Asst HC Now.

Yes, it highlights the points I am making. Capers was part of the reason the defense sucked last year. Pettine had the Pack playing better than they did with Capers, but they still gave up big plays.

I am afraid Donatell isn't aggressive enough for today's NFL, and will have them in mediocrity, just enough to keep his job every year, but not good enough for a deep playoff run.

I am happy with the results so far with regards to the defense, but they look weak on the road.

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

There does appear to be reasons for optimism ... we'll see

yes ... although I think you can find reasons to confirm either your optimism or your pessimism at this point.

I really don't know what we have. Even at a robust 3-1.

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

Darrisaw is a stud in the making. Glad we were able to land him after that dangerous trade down.

Speilman the OL whisperer. Who knew.

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

Darrisaw is a stud in the making. Glad we were able to land him after that dangerous trade down.

Speilman the OL whisperer. Who knew.

More llke the blind squirrel found a nut

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

Darrisaw is a stud in the making. Glad we were able to land him after that dangerous trade down.

Speilman the OL whisperer. Who knew.

More llke the blind squirrel found a nut

it was a little bit of sarcasm, given his overall record, a little bit of irony given our LT RT and RG. A little bit.

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ORIGINAL: beo

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Trekgeekscott

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

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ORIGINAL: Bill Jandro

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ORIGINAL: Karl Juhnke

From an Athletic article on one breakout player per team in 2022

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Minnesota Vikings: LT Christian Darrisaw

The team’s first-round pick in 2021, Darrisaw has the fewest pressures allowed (seven) of any Vikings starting offensive lineman, per TruMedia. Not to mention, among all offensive tackles, his PFF run-blocking grade in gap-scheme runs (79.4) — the Vikings’ primary run plays — ranks ninth in the NFL. Darrisaw’s potential has been evident since he returned from a core/groin injury that sidelined him last year until Week 5. Darrisaw said recently he feels as if his pass blocking is most improved, which is a welcome sign for an offense that leans heavily on giving the quarterback time in the pocket to complete throws. — Alec Lewis

Very promising. We may have found a solution at LT for many years to come.

Darrisaw is a stud in the making. Glad we were able to land him after that dangerous trade down.

Speilman the OL whisperer. Who knew.

More llke the blind squirrel found a nut

it was a little bit of sarcasm, given his overall record, a little bit of irony given our LT RT and RG. A little bit.

That's a bit of a fascinating scenario...

If Spielman had put together this line... but 2-3 years ago... would that change your opinion of him.

It probably would for me.

I still have a hard time swallowing the disaster of missing on 4 3rd rounders that you desperately traded into.

But LT/RT are so important and it looks like RT is solid (I'm not as high on O'Neil as some) and LT looks like it could be ROCK solid.
I have to give him props for that.

Ultimately... I'd still want to move on from him because of Cousins... I was willing to see what the initial contract would bring the Vikes... but the extensions were terrible IMO.

Early returns on Kwesi are mixed for sure... hoping the secondary picks work out long term.