vike daddy Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Cam Akers: “It ain’t been bad. I’ve got a village with me. My family has helped me set some stuff up. I’ve been able to focus on football. Hopefully I can come in and step right in and do my part. The situation is pretty much perfect.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Has he seen the Vikings offensive line? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Through one game, Akers feels like a great fit playing for his former offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell. He only ran the ball five times but earned 40 yards in the process while also catching two passes for 11 yards. Cousins: “I like this guy, this guy is bringing good energy to our huddle and line of scrimmage. That was awesome.” https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/01/minnesota-vikings-kirk-cousins-cam-akers-morale/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0ap6hyHY0MT5hIeu_CQp62iRFQjophlporCqIWdhKpV-gEb0CqccKLBc0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Five days ago, before the Vikings chipped off the 49ers, head coach Kevin O’Connell said about Akers, “I’ve really liked what Cam has done since he’s gotten here. He’s got a really nice combination in my mind — he sees it — he can kinda get the run in the right spots.” Those positive comments translated to 12 touches for 61 yards in the Vikings signature win of 2023 (versus 10 for Mattison). And if the plan worked versus the NFL’s top team, it’s a reasonable indicator the Akers show will continue. To the eye test, Akers appears more productive than Mattison, although the men possess different skillsets. Moreover, a boost of Akers in the gameplan would be incredibly vital for the Vikings. Minnesota still ranks dead last leaguewide in rushing playcall percentage, throwing the pigskin 69% of the time while handing the ball to Akers, Mattison, and others just 31% of playcalls. Good football teams need balance, and if the Vikings determine Akers is the real deal, they could run the football more, which helps with time of possession, another horrid Vikings stat through seven games. Akers was never going to be named the bellcow back in Minnesota’s offense, at least not immediately. But his workload on Monday Night Football suggests the tide is turning toward a more equitable split with Mattison. https://vikingsterritory.com/2023/news/analysis/one-quiet-development?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 2 hours ago, vike daddy said: Five days ago, before the Vikings chipped off the 49ers, head coach Kevin O’Connell said about Akers, “I’ve really liked what Cam has done since he’s gotten here. He’s got a really nice combination in my mind — he sees it — he can kinda get the run in the right spots.” Those positive comments translated to 12 touches for 61 yards in the Vikings signature win of 2023 (versus 10 for Mattison). And if the plan worked versus the NFL’s top team, it’s a reasonable indicator the Akers show will continue. To the eye test, Akers appears more productive than Mattison, although the men possess different skillsets. Moreover, a boost of Akers in the gameplan would be incredibly vital for the Vikings. Minnesota still ranks dead last leaguewide in rushing playcall percentage, throwing the pigskin 69% of the time while handing the ball to Akers, Mattison, and others just 31% of playcalls. Good football teams need balance, and if the Vikings determine Akers is the real deal, they could run the football more, which helps with time of possession, another horrid Vikings stat through seven games. Akers was never going to be named the bellcow back in Minnesota’s offense, at least not immediately. But his workload on Monday Night Football suggests the tide is turning toward a more equitable split with Mattison. https://vikingsterritory.com/2023/news/analysis/one-quiet-development?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Akers has looked so much better than Mattison. There’s little question that he should be RB1 right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 11 hours ago, wcblack34 said: Akers has looked so much better than Mattison. There’s little question that he should be RB1 right now. Truth. Also another great trade by the GM. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Akers certainly has a better first step (and more burst) than Mattison, but I'm not sure either one is all that great. Down the stretch of this season considering the circumstances, Ty Chandler needs more snaps. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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