JDBrocks Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 24 minutes ago, PrplChilPill said: IMO, if Mullens' brain doesn't break inside the 20 on those two plays.....and/or the coach calls for running plays in OT, we are all fairly happy with Mullens' play. I mean, they scored 24 points on the road with Nick Mullens and their 3rd/4th RB. The TD throws were both pretty lucky plays, imo. But yes, probably the best you can expect with your 4th starting QB of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, PrplChilPill said: IMO, if Mullens' brain doesn't break inside the 20 on those two plays.....and/or the coach calls for running plays in OT, we are all fairly happy with Mullens' play. I mean, they scored 24 points on the road with Nick Mullens and their 3rd/4th RB. Exactly. He played fairly well, or at least predictably for the situation, outside of the bonehead interceptions. I don't blame the failed QB sneaks on him either, the line needed to generate the push or KOC needed to try something else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: The TD throws were both pretty lucky plays, imo. But yes, probably the best you can expect with your 4th starting QB of the year. sure, and sure. But luck does play a part in most sports.....and the one was at the one (no idea why they didn't run there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, vike daddy said: Exactly. He played fairly well, or at least predictably for the situation, outside of the bonehead interceptions. I don't blame the failed QB sneaks on him either, the line needed to generate the push or KOC needed to try something else. The second sneak was egregious, to me. Two DTs lined up on Bradbury's shoulders and everyone except KO and Mullens could see what was happening. To the point that Flores was trying to get KO to call timeout. Same thing that we were criticizing Kirk for when they tried to run a play instead of spiking the ball (can't recall which game that was). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 2 hours ago, PrplChilPill said: IMO, if Mullens' brain doesn't break inside the 20 on those two plays.....and/or the coach calls for running plays in OT, we are all fairly happy with Mullens' play. I mean, they scored 24 points on the road with Nick Mullens and their 3rd/4th RB. Chandler is probably RB1. Let’s be realistic. The TD to Allison very well could have been a pick too, let’s not forget that. That was a turnover worthy play and not worth the risk on first and goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolmonite26 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, JDBrocks said: The second sneak was egregious, to me. Two DTs lined up on Bradbury's shoulders and everyone except KO and Mullens could see what was happening. To the point that Flores was trying to get KO to call timeout. Same thing that we were criticizing Kirk for when they tried to run a play instead of spiking the ball (can't recall which game that was). What I'm mad about with this play is the KO said they came out in 11 personal to try and get them out of their goal line package. Well.... Creative idea I guess, but do you have a check if they come out really heavy with two DTs in the A gap? Tbh tho, I really wonder if they covert if Mullens doesn't bobble the snap Edited December 18, 2023 by Dolmonite26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, vikingsrule said: Chandler is probably RB1. Let’s be realistic. The TD to Allison very well could have been a pick too, let’s not forget that. That was a turnover worthy play and not worth the risk on first and goal. sure, but he wasn't to start the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 Justin Jefferson: “Nick did a fantastic job today. Especially with the week of preparation, him being the starting quarterback. And I feel like he came out today with confidence. And I feel like we were all together, and he leaned on each one of us to help him throughout the game. So he did a fantastic job." “Nick coming in and making some big tremendous plays for us, was able to communicate good, and everybody was on the same page. We just need to fix those few minor errors that we have. I feel like we played pretty good, though.” https://purpleptsd.com/2023/vikings/vikings-analysis/justin-jefferson-qb/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 From my vantage point at the game, the 2nd sneak was super obvious. It was the exact same play. It was a terrible call. Even moreso when you consider that 181 pound Brandon Powell was doing the pushing. But it was only one in a series of head scratching plays. Chandler was carving the Bengals up all day. The decision to go away from him, especially in that situation, was baffling. The Vikings snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, wcblack34 said: From my vantage point at the game, the 2nd sneak was super obvious. It was the exact same play. It was a terrible call. Even moreso when you consider that 181 pound Brandon Powell was doing the pushing. But it was only one in a series of head scratching plays. Chandler was carving the Bengals up all day. The decision to go away from him, especially in that situation, was baffling. The Vikings snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Consider it a learning experience that likely won't be repeated again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 minute ago, swede700 said: Consider it a learning experience that likely won't be repeated again. If that was a lesson that needed learning... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, wcblack34 said: If that was a lesson that needed learning... Well, if it had succeeded, then people wouldn't be complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 How do teams practice the tush push? Maybe the qb takes a snap in the formation in practice but I can't imagine they run the play against the defense in practice. Or do they have someone else play as the qb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 The tush push should be trashed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, swede700 said: The tush push should be trashed. Frankly, if defenders start launching over the pile with the crown of their helmet, the play will eventually take care of itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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