PrplChilPill Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Purplexing said: So, cut him. What's Blair Walsh doing these days? Oh, wait! Never mind. My criticism of him earlier this year was over the missed XPs..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Purplexing said: So, cut him. What's Blair Walsh doing these days? Oh, wait! Never mind. Anything can happen😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Relax Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Kickers aren't like other players. Comparatively, they aren't on the field often, and when they are, their performance has an outsized impact on the outcome. Fans frustration when they miss kicks is understandable. When the kicks are made, especially at the end of a game, they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. In other words, there is never any middle ground in how we feel about kickers. Joseph is King of Minnesota this week. If he misses a consequential kick this week, calls to get rid of him will renew. It's the life of a kicker in the current NFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 The NFL announced Greg Joseph as the NFC special teams player of the week on Wednesday. He also took the prize after hitting a game-winner in Week Four. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/28/greg-joseph-named-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-week/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) Our kickoffs aren't that deep, right? I think that would solve some return issues for us. Edited December 28, 2022 by SteelKing728 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticNorseman Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 The Special Teams units have been really great this year. Sure, there have been blunders, missed XPs and blocks allowed. But, when you look at the opponent's average starting field position, it's pretty impressive. Wright had his first touchback punting last week, Week #16! That is phenomenal! Kick offs have been pretty solid, but we have allowed a few long returns which would be nice to tighten up as we get into these next few weeks. I also like our return game. May not be dynamic every opportunity, but Kene gets the adrenaline flowing when he pulls the trigger . . . never know what's about to happen. Greg Joseph hasn't been perfect this year, but since the mid-way point, he's been winning games . . . and that's all that matters to me. When we need points to tie or win, he's been clutch. We need that to continue . . . NO JINXING!!! Wright may need to work on his passing a bit, but he's more than capable of helping keep the game under better control. Gotta love that cannon he owns . . . 70+ yard kicks are rare to come by, but when a guy can do it, there's always a feeling the defense will be given more field than expected to work with. It's kind of comforting to see him launch one from his own ten and to see the return retreat 20+ yards to stop it from pinning his own offense inside the 30 or 20. I wonder if that's a fear factor for opponents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 12/28/2022 at 10:36 AM, SteelKing728 said: Our kickoffs aren't that deep, right? I think that would solve some return issues for us. This has the Vikings ranked as 15th in touchback %. https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/kickoff-touchback-pct Perhaps Kene will get a chance this week in Lambeau given the Packers have the lowest touchback % in the NFL this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 field access microphones picked up Cousins congratulating Greg Joseph on his kick that beat the Giants. Cousins asked him "how long was it?" Joseph just shakes his head and says, "I don't know, I don't know..." it's cool that the kickers don't know the distance, just look at the goal posts and psych up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Patterson is an ex-Viking I believe. Good for him too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 16 hours ago, SteelKing728 said: Patterson is an ex-Viking I believe. Good for him too! Yes, Joseph beat him out for the job last year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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