SemperFeist Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 37 minutes ago, sparkyjoe1 said: So why does it seem like we're worse at running the ball if they're blocking better? Are we not as bad as I think we are? It feels like we are a bad running team... I think it’s the type of running they are doing. We are seeing a lot more runs out of the shotgun, and not as much wide zone runs. And, frankly, I’m not sure that’s the best way to use Cook and Mattison, or it might just take them a bit longer to adjust to it. Also, while they are blocking better as a whole, on a lot of the runs it’s does seem that someone is missing an assignment, somewhere. So, while 4 or 5 guys do their job, that last guy makes a mistake and it’s enough to ruin the play. Individually they are playing well, now they just need to gel as a unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Nice 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 14 hours ago, SemperFeist said: I think it’s the type of running they are doing. We are seeing a lot more runs out of the shotgun, and not as much wide zone runs. And, frankly, I’m not sure that’s the best way to use Cook and Mattison, or it might just take them a bit longer to adjust to it. Also, while they are blocking better as a whole, on a lot of the runs it’s does seem that someone is missing an assignment, somewhere. So, while 4 or 5 guys do their job, that last guy makes a mistake and it’s enough to ruin the play. Individually they are playing well, now they just need to gel as a unit. I forget who had said it on PA's show the other day, but that often when a new offensive scheme is installed, it's the running game that takes the longest to come together. The passing game comes fairly quickly, but it's the running game that takes awhile, because partially by what you just wrote. I imagine a lot of that has to do with how the running lanes get created...when you're running out of shotgun, the holes have to be held open for a little longer or will change, and that's not always easy for the RB to diagnose, so he has to become more familiar with where the holes will open up and then the running game will become better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 SKOR North@SKORNorth IMPRESSIVE: The Minnesota #Vikings offensive line is the ONLY o-line in the NFL to not be penalized for offensive holding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 6:58 PM, vike daddy said: SKOR North@SKORNorth IMPRESSIVE: The Minnesota #Vikings offensive line is the ONLY o-line in the NFL to not be penalized for offensive holding. That’s absolutely crazy. They’re not beating themselves, which is a massive improvement over last year. I’d like to see Cleveland and Ingram each take another step forward this season. Then I’d like to see us bring in a young Center on day 2 of the draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fobos Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/7/2022 at 5:58 PM, vike daddy said: SKOR North@SKORNorth IMPRESSIVE: The Minnesota #Vikings offensive line is the ONLY o-line in the NFL to not be penalized for offensive holding. I think the biggest reason for this is that Cousins is better protected up the middle and is able to plant or step up in the pocket more often. If Cousins is able to be where he's supposed to be the OL doesn't have to adjust - which is where most of their holding calls seem to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Sir Fobos said: I think the biggest reason for this is that Cousins is better protected up the middle and is able to plant or step up in the pocket more often. If Cousins is able to be where he's supposed to be the OL doesn't have to adjust - which is where most of their holding calls seem to happen. It also helps that Udoh isn’t playing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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swede700 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 PFF grades of offensive linemen don't really mean much as far as I'm concerned, but... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Christian Darrisaw is different. It sucks that he was injured in the pre draft process because I'd love to see how he would test & his RAS score. His ability to anchor vs bull rushes, push the edge round the corner vs speed and block in the run game is a rare total package 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, viking said: Christian Darrisaw is different. It sucks that he was injured in the pre draft process because I'd love to see how he would test & his RAS score. His ability to anchor vs bull rushes, push the edge round the corner vs speed and block in the run game is a rare total package If he wasn't injured, would he be a viking? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) Edit - thought this was the GDT. Edited October 10, 2022 by JDBrocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: If he wasn't injured, would he be a viking? Yeah true. Likely a top 10 pick. Dancing Bear in the NFL level probably would blow up the combine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Damn good duo! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Darrisaw is playing like an All Pro. If he stays healthy, he may be the next great Vikings Tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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