swede700 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 15 hours ago, vikingsrule said: Isn’t he just another Jeff Fischer. Regular .500 coach and really nothing else. For the Commanders, that's legitimacy. Gruden was a .400 coach, as was Shanahan there. In fact, in Rivera's 3 years there thus far, he has the highest winning percentage since Joe Gibbs' 2nd tenure there that ended 15 years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 19 hours ago, marshpit23 said: This could be characterized as your prototypical ‘trap’ game. Can it really be called a trap game when Washington is coming off of 3 straight wins? I don't care who they've played, wins are wins. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 This will be Cousins’ first trip to Washington since he left for the Vikings after the 2017 season. Cousins did play Washington in 2019 when his former team traveled to Minnesota. Cousins led the Vikings to a 19-9 win as Washington fell to 1-7 on the season. That was Jay Gruden’s final season as Washington’s head coach, but he was already fired by that point, and Bill Callahan was the interim coach. New head coach Kevin O’Connell was Washington’s offensive coordinator in 2019 when it last played the Vikings. According to Tipico Sportsbook, the Vikings open as 3.5-point favorites over the Commanders. As for the Commanders, the Vikings will represent the best offense they’ve played during their current three-game winning streak. https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/01/kirk-cousins-and-the-vikings-open-as-favorites-over-the-commanders-in-week-9/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0emY7Iuir-64SR5kz8iifF03VQmf4yYO45SJukCIpRK2IJbgQAlBcetsE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) Some internal motivation for the Commanders...my condolences to the family of Mama Rivera. Edited November 1, 2022 by swede700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 During Monday's press conference, head coach Ron Rivera confirmed that the team was planning to start defensive end Chase Young's 21-day clock to return to the roster. Young, who tore his ACL nearly a year ago, has been on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) List all season long and is expected to make his 2022 debut this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings. The Commanders have to take things slow with Young to start. He'll be able to practice for the first time all year tomorrow. Then, the Commanders will have to make a corresponding move so they can add him to the roster. https://www.si.com/nfl/commanders/news/washington-commanders-chase-young-return-injury-update-vs-minnesota-vikings?fbclid=IwAR1hVWQJA8Kqdk24qu3EhzpG4tcLkJgc2B7mFOu9yrE2MPVhJzczykfu-u0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Just because they are starting the 21-day clock doesn't mean he's going to play. In fact, I'd suggest it's highly unlikely that he'll play, because if he's just practicing for the first time tomorrow, you're not going to throw him out there immediately, as he has to get into football game shape. He won't be there yet. If they were to play him, I'd consider that irresponsible. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 How many snaps do you think Hockenson will get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 minute ago, SteelKing728 said: How many snaps do you think Hockenson will get? I'd have to think it's not going to be a lot his first week. They probably texted him the playbook yesterday and he'll probably be at practice today, but he's got a lot of work to do. We'll probably see a lot more Johnny Mundt this week, working in TJ for 10-15 snaps to get his feet wet...then start working him in more vs. the Bills and Cowboys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vike daddy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 59 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: How many snaps do you think Hockenson will get? as a goaline blocker, hopefully a few. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthCountryEvo Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 20 hours ago, swede700 said: I'd have to think it's not going to be a lot his first week. They probably texted him the playbook yesterday and he'll probably be at practice today, but he's got a lot of work to do. We'll probably see a lot more Johnny Mundt this week, working in TJ for 10-15 snaps to get his feet wet...then start working him in more vs. the Bills and Cowboys. I think Hockenson might get more reps than we expect, though less than the average fan might think. I’m sure he will have a lesser understanding of the offense than is ideal, however, blocking concepts for the scheme may not be alien to him which means he can provide some immediate benefit there. In addition, route trees are route trees, and for TE’s they are generally less expansive in comparison to a wide receiver when the TE is in line. TJ has the playbook, which means in time he will learn the whole thing, but for this week, but this week will be limited for him.. and the whole team. While technically the entire playbook is available, teams will focus the playbook during instal to combat specific things based on the team they are playing. Teams have a basic assortment of plays that are core to their offense (Hock can get these down) and they supplement with those specific schemes/plays for their opponent (which TJ can also learn) which all boils down to a relatively limited playbook. How much he gets used will surely be based on how well he can pick up the stuff specific for this week, but I don’t think it’s outlandish to think that he’ll be able to contribute decently. Also, my gut says that KOC might throw in a play or two specifically designed around his new, shiny toy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 hours ago, NorthCountryEvo said: Also, my gut says that KOC might throw in a play or two specifically designed around his new, shiny toy. I'm thinking RedZone. 😈 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I'm willing to put money that there is already a low red zone play or 3 designed for him. The Irv Smith TDs vs the Eagles and Dolphins come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 The Commanders are in the thick of things at 4-4 and they’ve been helped along by their punter. Tress Way has been named the NFC special teams player of the month for October. Washington complied a 3-2 record last month with Way averaging 46.8 yards per punt and a 45.1-yard net average. His net average led the NFC. He led the league with 16 punts inside the 20 and six punts inside the 10-yard line. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/03/tress-way-earns-nfc-special-teams-player-of-the-month/ as good as he is, let's all hope we get to see a lot of him this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I want to see Kirk iced out and in some burgundy and gold Jordans on the flight home Sunday afternoon! #SKOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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