vike daddy Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 It sounds like the Vikings will be without one of their rotational defensive linemen for at least the next couple of games. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, James Lynch will miss the last two weeks of the regular season with a shoulder injury. But the team hopes that Lynch will be able to return for the playoffs with rest and rehab. Lynch has played 26 percent of the team’s defensive snaps and 12 percent of special teams snaps in 15 games. He’s started two games this season. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/26/report-james-lynch-will-miss-rest-of-regular-season-with-shoulder-injury/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplexing Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Is the loss of Kevin O'Connell the reason the Los Angeles Rams have stumbled this year? Or, are there other, more significant reasons? Discuss. Extra credit: Is Kevin O'Connell's influence the reason TJ Hockenson has emerged as a top 3 TE? Compare & contrast TJ's 2021 and 2022 seasons' performances. 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: Is the loss of Kevin O'Connell the reason the Los Angeles Rams have stumbled this year? Or, are there other, more significant reasons? Discuss. Extra credit: Is Kevin O'Connell's influence the reason TJ Hockenson has emerged as a top 3 TE? Compare & contrast TJ's 2021 and 2022 seasons' performances. Injuries I think derailed that team along with a Superbowl hangover. As for Hockenson, I think the potential was always there, he just needed the right QB to get there. To be honest though, I think TJ is top 5 not top 3 (I'd take Kelce, Kittle, Andrews and Waller over him) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 5 hours ago, SteelKing728 said: Injuries I think derailed that team along with a Superbowl hangover. As for Hockenson, I think the potential was always there, he just needed the right QB to get there. To be honest though, I think TJ is top 5 not top 3 (I'd take Kelce, Kittle, Andrews and Waller over him) Agree about the Rams. As far as Hock goes, I think he's only scratching the surface right now. He's never had a guy like JJ to take heat off of him. And he's never had a QB with the accuracy and faith to just toss it up to him in spots where he can go up and win. Waller is more athletic and will stretch the field more, but he's not the blocker TJ is. I hope Irv can get healthy and up to game speed by the playoffs. It's pretty tantalizing to think about what KOC can scheme up with both of them on the field and JJ, Adam, and TJ taking attention away from Irv. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Relax Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 5 hours ago, wcblack34 said: Agree about the Rams. As far as Hock goes, I think he's only scratching the surface right now. He's never had a guy like JJ to take heat off of him. And he's never had a QB with the accuracy and faith to just toss it up to him in spots where he can go up and win. Waller is more athletic and will stretch the field more, but he's not the blocker TJ is. I hope Irv can get healthy and up to game speed by the playoffs. It's pretty tantalizing to think about what KOC can scheme up with both of them on the field and JJ, Adam, and TJ taking attention away from Irv. Could Irv borrow Cris Carter's hands for the playoffs?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Captain Relax said: Could Irv borrow Cris Carter's hands for the playoffs?? I'd rather he borrow Steve Jordan's toughness. So he can stay on the field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Tight end Irv Smith Jr. could be back in the Vikings lineup before their season is over. Smith was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He can be activated at any point in the next three weeks, so he could join the team in the playoffs even if he doesn’t get on the field in the final two regular season games. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/12/28/vikings-designate-irv-smith-jr-for-return-from-ir/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidvikingfan Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Getting healthy at the right time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Swervin' Irvin', lol.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, vike daddy said: Swervin' Irvin', lol.... Edited December 29, 2022 by wcblack34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 12/14/2022 at 3:34 PM, swede700 said: And he's now starting for the Cardinals this week... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Monday that right tackle Brian O'Neill suffered a “significant” calf injury during Sunday’s loss to the Packers. O’Neill will not play against the Bears in Week 18 and that he could remain out into the postseason. Backup center Austin Schlottmann was starting on Sunday because Garrett Bradbury remains out with a back injury, but he fractured his fibula on Sunday and will also be out for the near future. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/02/brian-oneill-has-significant-calf-injury/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Fantastic.😫😫 Oh well. As the saying goes: Next Man Up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad People Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Of course it happens a few weeks before the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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