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ORIGINAL: Daniel Lee Young

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

Full story on Hicks and Barr:

Vikings' Jordan Hicks in hospital after developing compartment syndrome

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38890890/vikings-jordan-hicks-hospital-developing-compartment-syndrome

Compartment syndrome
A painful and dangerous condition caused by pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues.
The pressure decreases blood flow, depriving muscles and nerves of needed nourishment.
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Not a good thing..

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

@Andrew_Krammer
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Kevin O'Connell says the thing as he puts together an impressive offensive showing this season without Justin Jefferson and a new kind of quarterback:

"There's no rule saying you have to stay the same throughout the season, you can evolve."

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: Ricky J

@Andrew_Krammer
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Kevin O'Connell says the thing as he puts together an impressive offensive showing this season without Justin Jefferson and a new kind of quarterback:

"There's no rule saying you have to stay the same throughout the season, you can evolve."

Definitely not a word in Mike Zimmer's vocabulary.

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ORIGINAL: drviking

I see my take on Belicheck being the most over rated coach in history looks solid

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: drviking

I see my take on Belicheck being the most over rated coach in history looks solid

Various Sirius NFL radio shows have been reporting talks of an in-season firing for him. That would be the most NFL thing ever. Not saying he doesn't deserve to be fired but in season? For Bill? Yikes!

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

KOC gets props from Monday to Saturday, but on Sunday on the Gameday thread he needs to give up play-calling, is stubborn, has no imagination, has no clue of the clock, etc, etc. Playing Jordan Love, Taylor Heinicke, and Jameis Winston the last three weeks certainly helps on the Mon-Sat thing

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ORIGINAL: marty

Also, the Vikings DID win this game.

Being more aggressive, could also have led to the Saints coming back, and the Vikings losing the game.

I think you should play it more conservative against teams that are about equal (like NO), or lesser. Against what is probably a better team (Philly or KC), I would agree with staying aggressive in the 2nd half, if you have a 3 TD lead by halftime.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: marty

Also, the Vikings DID win this game.

Being more aggressive, could also have led to the Saints coming back, and the Vikings losing the game.

I think you should play it more conservative against teams that are about equal (like NO), or lesser. Against what is probably a better team (Philly or KC), I would agree with staying aggressive in the 2nd half, if you have a 3 TD lead by halftime.

But they did come back. And were one play away from tying the game.

You never play "not to lose".

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

KOC gets props from Monday to Saturday, but on Sunday on the Gameday thread he needs to give up play-calling, is stubborn, has no imagination, has no clue of the clock, etc, etc. Playing Jordan Love, Taylor Heinicke, and Jameis Winston the last three weeks certainly helps on the Mon-Sat thing

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ORIGINAL: David F.

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

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ORIGINAL: marty

Also, the Vikings DID win this game.

Being more aggressive, could also have led to the Saints coming back, and the Vikings losing the game.

I think you should play it more conservative against teams that are about equal (like NO), or lesser. Against what is probably a better team (Philly or KC), I would agree with staying aggressive in the 2nd half, if you have a 3 TD lead by halftime.

But they did come back. And were one play away from tying the game.

You never play "not to lose".

Technically two plays away from tying the game - would have needed a successful two-point conversion.

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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ORIGINAL: Bill Johanesen

KOC gets props from Monday to Saturday, but on Sunday on the Gameday thread he needs to give up play-calling, is stubborn, has no imagination, has no clue of the clock, etc, etc. Playing Jordan Love, Taylor Heinicke, and Jameis Winston the last three weeks certainly helps on the Mon-Sat thing

he gets flack because we know he's better than that....

talkvikes to o'connell; crush every opponent every quarter of every game - thank you

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

KOC did go in to brain fart mode in the 2nd half. The 50+ FG attempt was dumb with that kicker and he had about 4 series that went:

Maddison for no gain
Maddison for -2
incomplete pass on 3rd and long that had no chance of success

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ORIGINAL: TJSweens

Dobbs has played a little more than 7 quarters for us. Let's see how this plays out a little longer before we hammer out a contract extension and decide to build the offense around him for the next few years.

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ORIGINAL: Mark C. Johnson

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ORIGINAL: Todd M

Hockenson is 75% of the star we need him to be. He gutted it out today and some of his best highlights the last few weeks have him dragging escaping dragging guys for extra yards. If he could just start making more of some of the tougher catches.

During the broadcast they said he has more receptions than any other TE this year and is second in yards. I don't know what more fans want from him? He's easily in the top 5 to 7 TE in the league. Hell of a good player and glad he's on our team as he's a difference maker.