I am a Minnesota Vikings fan. Unfortunately. The Vikes have regressed back into a disappointing team that I dread watching play. Last year was great. They scored points, they led games, they allowed the D line to dominate knowing the other team was going to pass. Rodeo Jarred Allen was actually allowed to rope a calf without being fined (what a stupid new rule). Although, then again, this year he hasn't had many opportunities to rope that calf.
We had a 40 year old quarterback who was playing like he was still in his prime. What a difference a year makes. Now the offensive line can't pass block to save their life (good thing they got rid of Chester Taylor who was fantastic on 3rd down). Farve is showing his junk around to reports who look like his wife, his elbow is inflammed, his ankle is broken in two spots, and his passer rating is garbage.
I can't believe that the Vikes may be better off with T-Jax. Really? The guy who looks great on 2 downs, then follows up on 3rd with a perfect pass 3 feet in front his receive right in the dirt.
The Vikes have regressed into the painful, frustrating, no good, no fun to watch, team that I have watched since I was 4 years old. They have had maybe 2 or 3 memorable seasons that were exciting.
1) 1998. Moss was a rookie. Cunningham's noodle arm could barely heave it to Moss but Moss went up and got it. He took the NFL by storm. "We're Going to Miami" was a hit song and the Vikes had their own version when they were rolling late in the season. But then that Atlanta NFC championship game. Gary Andersen hadn't missed a kick all year. His wife even divorced him midway through the season. And it must have all came crashing down on that one kick. Missed field goal. I still remember exactly where I was and froze in terror as he missed.
2) 2007. Peterson's rookie year. He showed some flashes of brilliance with the single game rushing record. He was exciting to watch and made it fun to see us get someone who could break away on any play.
3) 2009. Farve. Sidney Rice becoming a stud. Harvin being explosive. The defense doing their thing. Winning. Enough said.
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