Aromashodu Impresses With Diving 1st-Quarter TD Catch
Posted by on October 3, 2011 – 6:55 amPrior to this season, the only memory Vikings fans had of WR Devin Aromashodu was of him sprinting under a Jay Cutler-thrown pass to haul it in and score a TD in overtime to defeat the Vikings at Soldier Field during the 2009 season. But now, Vikings fan can replace that memory with a better one.
Aromashodu did to the Chiefs what he did to the Vikings back in 2009, except it wasn’t a game-winning score in overtime. It was a 34-yard pass from Donovan McNabb in the 1st quarter that gave the Vikings an early 7-3 lead. Click here to watch a video replay of the TD.
On the play, Aromashodu was lined up wide on the left side of the field, with CB Brandon Carr lined up in coverage. The Chiefs were playing with a single high safety. McNabb was under center, took the snap, gave a little play-action fake to Peterson and saw that Aromashodu flew right past Carr. McNabb lofted a pass into the end zone and Aromashodu caught up to the pass, left his feet fully extended and was able to catch and maintain possession as he fell to the ground.
Even in a game that resulted in another Vikings loss, that play by Aromashodu is encouraging. And it makes you wonder what other kinds of plays the 4-year veteran can make if he’s given a chance. Aromashodu was a standout on special teams during the preseason, and I fully appreciate his value there. But I must also say it would be a welcomed addition to the offense if Aromashodu can find ways to make plays in the passing game, too.
Tags: Devin Aromashodu, Donovan McNabb
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By TheILVikeFan on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I always thought Aromashodu looked like a good player. Maybe a BB replacement!?!?
By mike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Why is he not starting? I don’t know ask frazier the idiot who starts a non factor BB and gives him more play time than our most explosive receiver Harvin. Berrian is doing to much complaining and to little playing he has the nerves to say he’s always open just not being looked at wasn’t that his excuse last season when favre was here I thought he was more in sync with mcnabb truth is BB is washed up claiming he’s always open what he think he’s a 7/11 now
By sandiamond on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Vikings sought WR Nanee first before the signing of Aromashodu. By luck of the draft order to the panthers we didn’t get him. Nanee having a poor year with Newton throwing all over the place. Dropped 50 yard bomb and a tipped ball returned for a bears interception td yesterday
By Austin on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
oh shut up dont try to cheer us vikings fans up we suck and will for the rest of the season, aromashodu shouldve caught that with the way were playing
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Aromashodu had a good catch yesterday, but he can’t be consistant if the ball isn’t delivered consistantly.
Ponder.
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Wobs….
How is it that you can ADD names to the tags section, but you can’t REMOVE the names that are irrelevant? Is the backspace key on your keyboard broken or something?
I found having Childress’ name staring me in the face offensive early in the year… now its kind of blending in with the rest of the names. I mean, when so many of those listed are under performing, I guess it doesn’t really matter that much…
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ponder.
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
One of the guys posted a link to an article that states that the ownership might pull the plug on McNabb this week regardless of what Frazier wants. First crack in the ownership/coach partnership? I hope so… Frazier is likeable enough (SO much better than Childress), but I’m not impressed with his results, whether at defensive coordinator or as head coach. His defensive scheme (cover 2) is complete and utter trash… it hasn’t worked since he’s started. He’s 3-7 as a head coach… too small a sampling to make a final decision on his ability to lead a team, but it isn’t looking good.
By LifeLongVikesFan on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Pondertime! This should be the week Frazier makes the decision to give Ponder his shot. We listened all summer long as the confident rookie stated that he was ready to take on the challenge. The Vikings brass sold us on their reasoning for taking Ponder in the 1st round. So why aren’t they making the move? The kid is very intelligent and has the heart to lead this team. It is painfully clear that McNabb is only a fraction of the QB he once was. I know we have OL issues but Ponder will do more to break the pocket and is actually more equipped than McNabb at this point. The coaches can’t watch film and feel good about what McNabb is doing for them. Now look at our schedule – if they don’t start him at home this week, we won’t see him until probably Carolina or Denver. Let him get the jitters out at home against an average team like Arizona. He can build a little confidence in this game before you throw him at the Bears and Packers. Now we all know this isn’t going to happen, the Vikes will let our ship fall to 0-7 before they make the move to Ponder. Come on Frazier, this is a business and you have to respect your friendship with McNabb separate from the football field. Washington saw this and let him easily walk. Please give our season a chance and stop the coach talk BS!
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ponder..
By Dnavp on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
We have talent that is misused. Ponder is a very talented player. Let him prove himself.
By vikingsfan4life2011 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
0-4 and you guys let another 0-3 team beat you guys, you guy’s suck !!!!!season is over no hope of playoff’s here, and who get’s the first pick in the 2012 draft ???? the loser vikings !!!!
By vikingsfan4life2011 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
ponder, no ponder it don’t matter now the season is over !!!!!!!!
By torinmadry on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
run tha ball more pass when u have too .cut tha players that isn’t doing their job
By vikingsfan4life2011 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
you guy’s should have made ponder the starter, and mcjoke the backup, maybe we would be at least 2-2 or 3-1 or whatever at least we would not be 0-4 and maybe we would have a win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By vikingsfan4life2011 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
“MCJOKE”, is not the answer, and if you guys can’t see that then maybe it’s time for a whole new team here and it starts with the coach !!!!!!!!
By vikingsfan4life2011 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
mcjoke should have been benched after his 3rd stright loss, sorry now it’s to late, ponder or webb it don’t matter anymore….
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
As fans we know what we have to do to get someone to listen, we are back at home next Sunday against the 1-3 Cardinals, its time for the Ponder! Ponder! chants, eventually someone will listen.
By SMH on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I Ponder on what the next 12 games have in store for the Vikes.
By Troy valleen on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
The catch made by aromashdu was awesome and at that time it seemed to give MN a spark. They had plenty of opportunities to score points in that game but just blew it. I do agree that its time to make a change at QB whether its Ponder or Webb, they need to make some changes.
By Stoney on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yes play Ponder, lets see what he’s got, otherwise we will not know to take Luck or trade that pick for a few 1st & 2nd round picks.
By Troy valleen on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Another comment, why don’t the vikings run the no-huddle offense more? I have seen GB run this and they were very successful with it. I like that they are trying to set up screens but they stink at that. Its not time to push the panic button yet but some changes definitely need to happen right now or you can kiss the playoffs goodbye!
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
rainbows and unicorns
By martin on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ponder may one day be good but any time the other team pressures our offensive line they just collapse and the qb has no time to pass and has very few open options…play Ponder so he gets the experience but right now with our personal i dont think the results would be much different…
By CA_Viking_fan on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Nice catch, and way to concentrate. Caught like a professional.
By Rocksalt on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows Everywhere…
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
And Kluwe had a 58 yd. punt……………..YIIIIIIIPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I give up Rock, the entire team could come down with scurvy and Wobschall would talk about the importance of a balanced diet.
By Rocksalt on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Wobschall – You’re losing all respect of the fan base. That was one encouraging play from the most humiliating regular season loss the team has experienced in years. There’s some good in finding the positives, but it’s pointless if you’re not being objective.
The topic of this article was perfect to give us an impression of what the coaches are thinking of certain underachieving WRs that could be moved down the depth chart after plays like this. The fans want change and are encouraged by the potential for change that we’re seeing. We want to know if the coaches are willing to adjust the plans they put together in June so that they can realize this potential. Mike, you’re the closest connection most of us have to any of this information, and we’re depending on you to give us some insight.
By Rocksalt on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Let’s not forget about that awesome 4th down catch that Berrian made! That’s two catches in only 4-games! Most people go their entire lives without ever catching a pass in the NFL, but Bernard is pulling it off multiple times a year!
In all honesty, I had to slap myself to make sure that I wasn’t seeing things. Berrian usually drops the easiest throws and doesn’t make an attempt to grab the others. I can guarantee you, if it were Berrian on that TD throw he wouldn’t have gone after it. He would have just slowed down and complained that it was overthrown.
By VA Vike Fan on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ponder, NOW!!! This Mcnabb sh it is ridiculous!
By DRS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Fran we need you, can you please come and teach our young QBs how to play?
By DRS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Fran Tarkenton for head coach!!!!!!
By DRS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Mc-Loser is no Tarkenton, he will not do what it takes to win, what a loser, put in Ponder now!!!!!!
By SIMPLE SOLUTIONS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Give Ponder a chance, it maybe just the spark the Vikings need. At this point we have nothing to lose. Mcnabb has no fire left in him, for one good play from him you get five bad. Let’s see what the kid has to offer.
By vikeforever on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Are they Pondering Ponder or are they Don-a-van what they are doing ?
By Curty2002 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Andrew Luck in 2012. Keep going Vikes
By Rocksalt on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Rocksalt imposter-
Get your own frikkiin monniker.not that I disagree with your posts, but find your own frikking nmae, dude WTH!
By Rocksalt on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Nova-
Some a$$ is using my name……..
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
FIND HIM AND STAKE HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By rye on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Aromashodu should be starting over Berrian!
Ponder should be starting over Mcnabb.
By Rogerthevikefan on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Wiill Patrick Brown start at LT? Because on the final drive Charlie Johnson was off the field.
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
How about Love, he looked good in preseason
By GM on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I do not like watching my team lose with a qb that will not be the future.
I will tolerate some losing with a QB that is the future and shows improvement.
Stafford is a perfect example of what I mean.
By GM on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Since the TAG CLOUD seems to be permanent, can we add a few names to it, like Dante Culpepper, Randy Moss, Tommy Kramer, Todd Stuessi, Mike Tice, Red McCombs.
THE TAG CLOUD IS POINTLESS!!
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By GM on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Just click hide.
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I’m just glad Tiger will be in contention on Sunday so I will have something else to watch when the vikes go 0-5 this weekend
By Nicholas on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I’m Pondering that Frazier and Co. will not tell us that Ponder will be the starter until it is official.
I’m also Pondering B-Squared’s demise. Getting in a twitter mudslinging match with a State law-maker that is a proponent for the stadium bill….A++++ Great Idea!!
0-4 baby, we have nothing to lose. Booooyah.
By Purples05 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I don’t think you guys think straight at all. What if Ponder goes in and stinks it up? Do you think the office wants to lose? What if 0-4 becomes 0-9…and so on under Ponder? Yea some of you want Luck….but he isn’t proven and nothing is certain in the NFL
In all honesty, I think Frazier’s plan all along was to rebuild this team under McNabb. I think he wants to win some games…and depending on how the team finishes at the end of the season decide whether he wants to go with McNabb and more weapons for another year or go with Ponder. Fans always think they know best until they have to eat crow
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
We need a new OC he doesn’t know how to use Ap..You can’t run out of goal line formation..we need to pick up a blocking fullback..and run out of I formation..play with it and spread them out and run..
By Animal26 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
until Frazier wakes up and sees McNabb is killing this team. We will lose. If he were to make a switch to Ponder now, we have a slim chance of saving this season. As of right now, I see the Cards putting a beat down on us. Start Ponder, Star Demarcus Love at the left Tackle position, activate Chris Degree off the practice squad and put him in at right guard to replace Herrera, activate Mistral Raymond. The message the Vikings need is this. WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Animal26 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
oh and Bench Sullivan for Brandon Fusco!!!!!!
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Purples05…That’s cool and all..But If that’s Frazier plans to rebuild this team around Mcwahsed up..I will Not be watching vikings games until he’s gone..
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
FRAZIER IS NOT A GOOD HEAD COACH….AND HE IS 0-4 AS A REAL HEAD COACH…
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
And bench Wobschall in favor of Dr. Suess.
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I would love to see Mistral Raymond out their what worse can he do to are secondary huh…Coach Frazier…
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
NovaScotiaVike…I thought Mike W should have been benched last game…
By KellyC41 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ok forget this season ! We needed to bolster our OL and we didn’t everyone knew it but the Vikings management. Then we bring in 2 QB because they’re familiar with the offense we have been running for the last several years ! GUESS what we’re not running that offense anymore ! Then we’re gonna build the offense around AP but we need McNabb WHY ? I do not like Ponder but we drafted him & he can run away from our non blocking OL better than McNabb can or we can just pick up Andrew Luck in the next draft & that would probably be the best thing to do ! AP ALL DAY sorry we’re wasting your time & talent
By Purples05 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
TheRealDon…I’m just saying that I think he wants to give McNabb a fair chance. You may not choose to watch…but what would you do if the team improved and started to play great? I think he wants to see how comfortable McNabb can get with the offense. Unlike most Qbs in the NFL, McNabb has had 3 systems in 3 years. So I think he just wants to see McNabb’s true capablities and whether there’s a possible SuperBowl run in the future.
If Ponder is truly great…..he’ll be great whether it’s this year, next year, or the year after. If he sucks….then he’ll suck.
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Purples05…I had no problem with what you said nothing towards you..But i just feel you don’t rebuild a team around mcnabb..at least not now..we have young QBs ready to play..why draft so high to sit on the bench..and what are they learning from mcwashed up..
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
They are learning the importance of sucking.
By Purples05 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Not rebuild a team around McNabb per-se. But build the team in general. Aaron Rodgers came on the Packers with a good solid team. He had receivers and a solid defense….so all they needed was a better O-line and an even better defense. Ponder athletically is a younger Mcnabb in a way….they’re both somewhat mobile. So say they build the O-line…sign free agents…and then put Ponder in the best position to succeed? I honestly don’t want to evaluate Ponder yet…I think to evaluate him on such a flawed team is unfair. But again if Frazier sees potential with this offense in the weeks ahead…who knows
By purplehorn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
You guys don’t expect Wobschall to start slamming his boss do you? You do a pretty good job for him each week. The Vikings will get on track and they will beat somebody that they aren’t supposed to beat. Just enjoy watching the Packers base get all excited for naught……that’s what I do when we have years like this. The Cheeseheads trophy case seems to be latest slam against the Vikings, but with all of them polishing each others trophy, it leaves little time to make cheese anymore. I will always love the rivalry….even when the Rams replace us in the division. We will meet again no doubt.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Purplehorn, you are right. I just wish he would devote an article to Kluwe’s tremendous 58 yd. punt. That will forever be etched in my mind, sort of like a malignant tumor.
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I like frazier less and less with every press conference
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Or maybe an article that points out that even at 0-4, none of the starters (or their backups, for that matter) put their helmets on backwards.
By meswant on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Put the rookie in & see if he is worth the investment or if he is a bust. Losing with a rookie qb is not as bad as losing with a vet. Look at the lions, rams, jets, panthers, jags – they all ran with a rookie qb & they all did ok. You expect some growing pains with new coachs & players but this is just down right sickening. There was lots of talent in the draft for o-line, & lets face facts – Ponder was not going anywhere anytime soon!!!! Put him in & lets see where we are at the end of the season.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Twoodsnvikes……they all seem eerily similar, don’t they. Maybe he should “shake things up” at the next one by wearing a Miami Dolphin’s cap.
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ha agreed, “we did some things good, there are things we could improve on”, “that’s definitely something we’ll have to look at”, i like andy reid’s press conference better “I did a terrible job along with the entire football team”, and they are only 1-3
By Viking Joe on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
The 2011 Vikings have no backbone, fire Frazier he’s to mellow and relaxed, he needs to start Ponder or Webb, McNabb’s days in the NFL are numbered, start drafting for need, like a shut down corner, OL and another good DE to compliment Allen,I’d be happy if this team got 6 wins, though I don’t see it, prove me wrong Vikings!!!!
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I think Denver at home is now about the only game we could possibly win so I think we should be pretty firmly placed in the Luck sweepstakes, but knowing the vikes they would trade that pick for a bunch of other picks and pick up another 8 or 9 DE/DT and Linebackers, you know since those aren’t need areas
By rye on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Mcnabb is inaccurate. He misses receivers 3-4 times a game. For the Vikings coaches to watch film and not realize by starting Mcnabb they are pretty much giving up one series is mind boggling.
They have a QB on the bench who can run faster than Mcnabb and who’s major strength in the draft was ACCURACY.
By playing Ponder they might get a spark and save the season. Also by playing Ponder they will know if he is the future so they can draft for other needs in the next draft.
Ponder seems like a no brainer to me.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I don’t know about beating Denver. Tebow will probably be starting by then and he has God on his side.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
God> McNabb> Pee-Wee Herman.
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Well possibly meaning we won’t get embarrassed (most likely) 50-3 like we will by the packers and bears
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
If we can’t beat KC then who can we beat..
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
9 man high school teams?
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I might have to re-think McNabb> Pee-Wee Herman.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
The only difference that I can see is that Pee-Wee Herman did his thing in a movie theater, Mcnabb does it on a football field.
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
***** UPDATE *****
After Sundays amazing performance from Bernard Berrian 1 catch for 20 yards. Bernard is now tied for 249th in the league in receptions.
Thats right naysayers only 225 NFL players have been open and caught more pa-sses then Bernard Berrian.
Berrian is on pace for the breakout year Mike Wobschall preicted with what could be 8 catches for 135 yards if he can maintain this relentless assault on NFL record books …
***** UPDATE *****
By CP7FTW on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Bench McNabb, start Ponder. We are out of the running anyway, our season is phucked. I say that we give Ponder NFL experience for next season, draft Matt Kalil, OT USC, best tackle ever and put him on the left. Then draft a free safety. 2012 draft: OT, FS, CB, WR, DL, OG, C
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Bernard Berrian tied at 217th in recieving yards with 37.
Already our starting WR has 37 yards through 4 games. I could not think of 215 deep threats being more productive ….
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Shawn, let me get this straight……….are you saying that, in order to break Jerry Rice’s record, all Berrian has to do is play another 67,000 years in the NFL?
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Let’s get out there and CHEER HIM ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Guess we are really eating out own words now guys, should have never doubted him
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
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By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Through the first 1/4 of the season Vikings are …
23rd- in total offense … 311.8 yards per game
24th- in scoring … 19.2 points per game
3rd- in rushing … 157 yards per game ( so all you people complaing about running better put your gla-sses on and take a closer look )
T1st- in avg per rush … 5.6 ( IMO it has more to do with Peterson than the OL )
31st- in pa-ssing … 154.8 yards per game ( really even with Bernard Berrian )
23rd- in completion % … 58.6
17th- in QB rating … 80.9
27th- in avg per pa-ss … 6.1 ( sounds like we just need to throw to the never covered Berrian , you know our deep threat )
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
LOL thats right guys
By Carl K on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@shawn – love the Berrian fun facts!
Berrian has been targeted 16 times this year with 2 catches. Devin Hester has the fewest receptions other than Berrian of any WR with at least 16 targets. Hester has seven catches.
Time to start Aromashodu!
By jman on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Frazier, I saw that press confrence and I don’t get how you still think Mcnot is going to win us games. Even Tjack is doing better than Mcnot. Andy Dalton is, Cam Newton is, Blain Gabbert is. Must I go on. Just put in Ponder. I know there are some other problems on the team to but it starts with the Quarterback. Go Ponder.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Let’s look at this another way…….If my math is correct……this means, with 31 other teams in the league and Berrian, with his lofty 249th-best receiving position…..Yep, that means that, on average, EVERY TEAM IN THE NFL HAS 8 PLAYERS WITH MORE RECEPTIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Aromash – a – who ?
Aromash -a -you dont start anymore BB !!!
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
EXACTLY NOVA !!!!! SHINE THE LIGHT ON THE ISSUES !!!!
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
KNOCK KNOCK …
Whos there?
Aromasha
Aromasha who?
Aromasha you dont start anymore Bernard !!!!
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@Shawn & NovaScotiaVike..I’m loving this right now lmao…
By MG on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Why put Ponder into games with no deep receivers or O-Line protection? He won’t learn much by losing and getting sacked – it could even set him back permanently. When the rest of the team has no talent or fails to show up, no rookie QB can do much. Let Ponder learn from the sidelines and in practice while they rebuild at receiver and O-Line. If he’s expected to be the future of this franchise, they owe him at least that much.
Let McNabb be the cannon fodder of this lost season – make him earn his bloated paycheck by getting humiliated, sacked and intercepted every Sunday. Make him stand there and listen to the Ponder chants in his home stadium. Make him mentor Ponder and Webb.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Isn’t Pee-Wee Herman a free agent?
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Carl K … thanx for helping, somehow the facts need to reach our coaches so we have a chance to win
I have noticed in the pressers the people asking questions are trying to do it the politically correct way …. 4-5 questions about Berrian specifically should say something to the coach
By Carl K on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Webb has more career wins as a Viking QB than anyone else on our roster.
Start Joe Webb until Ponder is ready!
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Idont know nova but Id put money on him catching 2 pa-sses in 4 games
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Because if give the line good blocking fundimentals he won’t get sacked. Remember this is the line Brad Childress gave Leslie to work with. That doesn’t give you much. We got Charlie because we saw what he was going to do last season, and he ate to much McDonald’s Food. All that fast food got to him. Made him to slow to block people and let go right around and hit Favre. Just give it time and the line will come around.
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Mckiney did anyway.
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
And I heard some negativity about Fraziers presser today but IMO i thought I saw him answer some questions and to me I thought I saw him put on his big boy pants …
Thats what I saw … hes no Andy Reid or Rex Ryan but I think he said some things other than everyone is doing a good job
By greginpa on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yep…great catch. Hey guys, you are 0-4 when you should be 4-0. Here goes another season down the toilet. Coach, better WAKE YOUR TEAM UP!!
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
It’s Official Coach Frazier Is A Dumb A’ss
Q: Is a quarterback change possible at this point?
A: Based on these four games this season we are not at a point where we are making a quarterback change. There are a lot of things we need to correct on our football team based on the fact that we are 0-4. At this point a quarterback change isn’t one of those changes.
Q: This Sunday against Arizona you expect McNabb to start?
A: I do. I do expect him to be our starter, barring something that happens between now and then that I don’t know about.
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Good job Carl Someone actually see’s the light. The Vike’s for this season should have started Webb. Infact I believe that They should have just gotten a backup in free agency this year and waited for Andrew Luck or Kellen Moore. so we could have used the first round pick to get a good LT.
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I’m a webb fan but i do believe ponder is more of a qb then webb is..bench BB and use webb at Wr
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
” Barring something that happens between now and then that I don’t know about”……Are you guys too far inland for a Tsunami ?.
By Carl K on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Is Frazier in over his head? I am beginning to think Frazier is not cut out to be a head coach.
McNabb has lost his last 7 or 8 games in a row as a starting QB.
C’MON COACH! MAN UP!
IT IS TIME TO STOP THE BLEEDING! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
START JOE WEBB!
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@MG (And anyone else questioning the logic of putting Ponder in) – Ponder wants to start ASAP! In press conferences before the season, he continually reminded everyone that he is going to be fighting for the starting spot. It doesn’t matter if he has good players around him; a good QB will be begging to be on the field and run the team as best he can. A good QB will get sub-par players to rally around him and look better than they really are.
It doesn’t matter when you put him in, there’s always the chance of him getting injured. You can’t learn how to take a hit by watching videos on your couch. You have to figure it out through experience. Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up! Take off the training wheels and let Ponder learn how to pick himself up. He was deemed the most NFL ready rookie QB in the draft, but still there are at least 3-other guys (Newton, Gabbert and Dalton are who I can think of) who have already started for their teams.
Another good reason to put Ponder in is to save on the trade price of McNabb. I’m not certain of the specifics of it, but I recall learning that it was a 2012 6th round pick plus a CONDITIONAL 6th round pick in 2013. Usually conditional picks are based on playing time or success. If in our case it’s success then forget this part of the rant. McNabb lost the “ess” of that about the same time he left Philly. If it’s playing time, then we can only lose more value by keeping McNabb in there.
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
START THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Nova – I think a Tsunami of that nature would be enough to make most of the country stop watching football for a few…uh…lifetimes…
But that doesn’t mean that McNabb can’t accidentally shoot himself in the foot or something…
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Or maybe he could have a meeting with me and the rest of the MOB..
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Parody, once again you are correct…..we can’t count on him pulling a Plaxico….. are you any good at wielding a stake……?
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Chances are we’re stuck with McNabb until it’s statistically impossible to make the playoffs. That could take us into the bye week. If we don’t see Ponder after then, I doubt that Frazier will have the guts to put him in at all.
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I don’t know….aren’t stakes usually made of wood? I’m not sure that I could get that to go deep enough to cause the injury we’re looking for. I think I’ll just keep my car revved up outside of WInter Park…
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Or maybe I could steal his phone and start sending pictures to the Vikings Cheerleaders…maybe Frazier will decide to do something about that this time…
By Jorge on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
i was very much in favor of starting ponder but what happens if ponder struggles because our wide recievers really arent that great and are OLine sucks. then we start saying ponder sucks and dont want him, starting him wont relaly give him a fair shot at proving anything, however i think ponder could be a good qb at this level. i think luck would be great and elite wer need to continue to tank and suck for luck. we lost to KC and thats how to get him, now we will probably lose to green bay twice, bears twice, lions on the road, oakland, ATl, and saints, thats 12 right there lets hope we lose this week, losing now and losing every game could mean many more wins and greater hope in the future. And leslie is a smart nice guy, but idk he is nice but maybe its time we get another coach that wont hold back . bill cowher or john gruden. long shot i know but hey i dare to dream.
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
It would probably be easier to just pay some hóòker to follow him to the bar and slip steroids into his bloody mary when he’s not looking though
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
We have to hope that Berrian isn’t with him…….If a ho0ker throws a pass at Berrian…….well, you know the rest.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
We would have to hope that Berrian wasn’t with him. If a ho0ker throws a pa$s at Berrian……..well, you know the rest.
By Parody on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Jorge – The only way we’re drafting Luck is if Ponder proves to be a complete bust. The only way to prove that is to start him ASAP! If he’s not a bust, then we won’t be low enough to draft Luck anyways. But if we don’t start Ponder, then even when we go 0-16, management will trust that their 2011 #1 pick was worth the selection and pick up a kicker instead. Then we’d have to wait an extra full year to even see IF Ponder can handle it at this level. All reasoning at this point says that it’s time to toss the Rookie into the ring.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I apologize for the double post……that sounds like a pass pattern.
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
NovaScotiaVike….We would have to hope that Berrian wasn’t with him. If a ho0ker throws a pa$s at Berrian……..well, you know the rest….
THAT HAD TO BE THE FUNNIEST SH!T I HEARD ALL DAY..
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Have to keep things light around here, TRD !
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Coach Fraizer still believes they are going to turn this thing around so no change at QB and not looking to 2012. Hmmm I am not sure that is a realistic view of what’s happening. We have the Cards in the dome. Last year we came back to win the game against the Cards and kept Chilly at the helm two more games. I think this game is the tell all for this team. Cards are a very beatable team, but we have to play our best football. They have a dangerous WR and can score from anywhere in the field. I am willing to give the coach one more shot at changing things around. What say you all come on WE are Vikings FANs. Let’s all Blow that Horn Barrooooohhhh.
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
*Trade down the Luck pick and get as many of these as possible in the draft Coach Frazier!
*(OT)Matt Kalil
*(CB)Dre Kirkpatrick
*(OT)Jonathan Martin
*(OG)Cordy Glenn
*(FS)Markelle Martin
Then make these moves
Release- Berrian, T Johnson, McNabb, Herrera, Sullivan
Free Agent Pick Ups- LaRon Landry!!!
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@mike b…Win or Lose..I want McWashed up GONE…
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
And lets start Ponder and see if he is worth the 12th pick in draft! Excite us fans and actually give us something to watch and look forward too! You may need to rethink your offensive coordinator next year also!
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
And coach Frazier is excited about the progress of Berrian after he made his 2nd catch of the season, Berrian tells a state law maker to shut up, can’t do his job and coach Frazier is excited, GO FIGURE!
By Dirty Nasty Legs on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I think we need to start Ponder with the understanding that we might not win any more games with him in than with Mcnabb but at least he will be getting experience. I would rather the Vikings lose every remaining game this year with Ponder than win 1 or 2 games with Mcnabb (not that I think he’s capable of winning anything). The same goes with Berrian, we have seen what he is capable of (dropping p@sses) lets see what some of our young guys can do. START THE REBUILDING NOW.
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Come All Grab your Horns for one more game lets cheer this team on to beat the Cards. WE bleed Purple. I am willing to give the Coach his one more to turn this around. How about you all. Let’s Go Vikings.
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yes offensive coordinator needs to pack his bags…come on now those run plays need to go..I feel they are not using are rookie te right..why don’t they ever line him up outside..he can stretch the field if you guess didn’t know..
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I have my purple on right now will die a Vikings Fan. Let’s beat the Cards. Come On lets give it one more shot. Barrrooooohhh
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I really thought things were going to improve this season, now I am clinging to the hope of the 1st overall pick next year and we are just going in to the 5th week of the season, AIN’T THAT SOMETHING! But I am excited!!!!!
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
One other thing coach, just because Jason Campbell is a free agent next year does not mean he needs to be a Viking!
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I am cheering for a win this weekend lets start now give Fraizer a chance to turn this around. Goooo Vikings.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Frazier who was so EXCITED about Ponder, seems to have lost that one bit of excitement he had giving us fans, so much for excitement!
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I always cheer for a win MikeB, my love for the Vikings consumes my better sense, I just don’t bet on them.
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Let Frazier call this one on his own and let’s back him up one more time. Come on Vikings will win in the Dome.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
If anyone wants to feel better about this team, try watching the Colts tonight.
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
10 wins out of the last 12 will still miss the playoffs this year. Lets see Ponder and prep for the future!
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Come on Nova let’s give Coach a chance this game to turn it around. Goo Vikings.
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
The colts are worse than us, I agree NovaScotiaVike!
By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yea what happen to that Coach who drafted ponder and had all the non believers becoming believers..
By Guest on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Colts have a ring at least, so fans have hope this team has nothing for the past decade.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Poor Colts! let them have McNabb and we will throw in Berrian for good measure.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
The Colt’s fans must be PIS$ED, they’re hosting the Super Bowl this year.
By Dirty Nasty Legs on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Hey Mike B.,
How is the coach going to turn anything around when he refuses to try anything different.
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Realistically I see us winning maybe 5 games if we turn it around this weekend and get cranking!
1 Cardinals
2 Panthers (Long Shot)
3 Raiders (Long Shot)
4 Falcons (Long Shot)
5 Broncos
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Maybe we should send them both to the Seahawks, then maybe they will win one more game than the Vikes.
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Percy and AP should be on the field for 98% of the offensive plays. That would also be a great start for turning this thing around!
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I am just saying Coach Frazier believes this is going to turn around. I saw the team fighting for the win yesterday and that’s not what I saw the previous 3 games. It can’t hurt to see for one more game to see if things are rounding a corner. There’s a chip on this team’s shoulders and it’s time to rally the forces and get it done. Win in the Dome Come on Go Vikings.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
The steering wheel on my car is broke, but I am going to turn it around.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Relax! we have nothing to worry about, Coach Frazier is excited.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
2 more catches for Berrian before our bye week and Frazier going to break out the vintage champagne.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Like THAT’S going to happen!
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I watched the grass grow once, but I was excited.
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
We don’t really have a choice but to see what happens! But if they lose this weekend Mike B, then Frazier had better make some drastic changes (Ponder) or else I am done watching for this year!
By Mark B on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
OK – enough is enough…
List of players to PERMANENTLY ride the pine (don’t release them, make them watch):
1. McNubb
2. Berrian
3. Sullivan
4. the “other” safety (not Abdullah – yet)
5. Charlie Johnson
6. Cedric Griffin
List of players to start in their place:
1. Ponder
2. Aromashadou (or Arcenaux, or Burton or my dead grandfather)
3. Fusco
4. Mistral Raymond
5. DeMarcus Love
6. Burton
For those saying that Ponder should be “saved” from this team that “lacks talent” remember – in 2009 he had 2717 yards (68.8 completion %) 14 td, 7 int while running for 179 yards and 2 td; in 2010 he had 2044 yards (61.1 completion %) 20 td, 8 int while running for 180 yards and 4 td. This was in pretty much the same offense that the Vikes run with a startling (for FSU) lack of talent. He was the only offensive player to be selected in the draft the entire 4 years he was at FSU. END the excuses and start the kid – at least we would know if he was worth the 13th overall before we miss the chance at Luck.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Frazier is going to figure out how to put stick um and catching gloves on the feet of our WR’s,
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Did I mention Coach Frazier is excited in the direction the team is headed?
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Mark B…..what’s your dead Grandfather’s time in the 40?
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
To make it worse, I share an office with a Bears fan and Packer fan! I get punished every Monday because we suc_k!
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I would be excited also if I had the #1 overall pick to look forward to
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I feel for you purpleinalaska! tell that to coach Frazier and he will be excited for you.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
To be honest! I am really tired of Fraziers excitement! I wish he would get unexcited, bitter, angry and fire spitting bad and start chewing some purple a s s
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Berrian may have a “step” on your dead Grandfather, but I give the edge to your Grandfather in the “hands” department.
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I got it from the Packers and Steelers fans today. Yes a rogue bunch of Steelers fans in SoDak. I am willing to give Coach to evaluate the team and get it done in the dome. Grab up your Horns
By Mark B on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Nova – depends on the quality of the steak that was waiting for him at the end of the run. He was a sprightly old fella if food was involved!
By bleedingpurpleinalaska on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
LOL-Jeffbleedspurple!! I must be honest though, I hope the Lions beat the bears and Packers twice this year! the Lions fans deserve it as much as we do for sticking with a team that always seems to find a lose!
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
OK I feel better! Thanks for hearing me out purple brothers.
By Jeffbleedspurple on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
That much I can say I agree, Lions all the way, just crush the Pack and Bears in your journey.
By Dairyair1977 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
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By TheRealDon on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Dairyair1977…Send that too the coach..
By Huy on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
When are we gonna see ” Ponder to start on Sunday ” ?
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
All right, talk to you guys later. Remember to temper all this “excitement” with a good dose of Mike Wobschall’s reality. It goes something like this…… Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows
Lesley Gore
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that’s wonderful is what I feel when we’re together,
Brighter than a lucky penny,
When you’re near the rain cloud disappears, dear,
And I feel so fine just to know that you are mine.
My life is sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
That’s how this refrain goes, so come on, join in everybody!
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that’s wonderful is sure to come your way
When you’re in love to stay.
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that’s wonderful is what I feel when we’re together,
Brighter than a lucky penny,
When you’re near the rain cloud disappears, dear,
And I feel so fine just to know that you are mine.
My life is sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
That’s how this refrain goes, so come on, join in everybody!
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
Everything that’s wonderful is sure to come your way
‘Cause you’re in love, you’re in love,
And love is here to stay!
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Well, everyone we got a nice article with a feel-good title– we are IMPRESSED with the catch. Come on, MIke W. please be a journalist and tell it like it is.
By Pablo jacques CASTRO on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
INEXT SUNDAY WE WILL SAY POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONDER
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POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONDER !!!! WHAT WE NEED TO DO , TO SEE PONDER PLAY … WE NEED PAY SOMETHING, NO PROBLEM WE WILL PAY ….
YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS , ONE FIRE LAZY (Leslie) Frazier OR TRY WITH POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONDER , BUT ALSO WE ANOTHER OPTION:
KEEP THE LAZY FRAZIER AND ALSO THE LAZY MCNABB BUT TRY MORE PLAY ACTION WITH PETERSON , I REPEAT PLAY ACTION WITH PETERSON !!!!!… IF YOU DONT REMENBER WHO IS PETTERSON IS THE GUY WITH THE NUMBER 28 !!!!! TEH BEST RB OF THE LEAGUE ……………….. YOU HAVE A WR HARVIN IS A FAST AND IS PERFECT ….
BUT IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT IS THE PLAY ACTION, IS A FAKE RUN AND THAN YOU THROW THE BALL …… FAKE RUN THAN YOU THROW THE BALL …. FAKE RUN THAN YOU THROW THE BALL ….
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
McNabb did play better yesterday– I think we are about to right this ship and win the next 4.
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
This team will get hot when it counts. I so prefer our winning streak at the end of the season rather than at the start– how often has that worked for us?
By teamkillin on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Why can I never see my comments after I post them?
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
In 2009, we had some losses to average or less than average teams– at Carolina that was a pathetic team that year, at AZ, at the Bears who were 6-10 that year I think– in fact we lost four of our last seven ( I think something like that). So, the sky did not fall on us– we were a play from the Superbowl. This year we have lost to four teams by a combined 19 points– this WILL TURN AROUND. We are about to get smokin’ hot.
By teamkillin on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Getting rid of coaches at this point is a bad idea, I say. They’re developing a system, it’s a rebuilding year. You all know that. They’re just starting to flesh out the system. Don’t mistake me for being positive about what’s going on here, though. We do need to fix the O-line, start Ponder to give him some legitimate NFL experience, and do away with Berrian.
I said it before, maybe Berrian would be better in the secondary. He’s fast and tall, but can’t catch for nothing, so put him in a position where he doesn’t necessarily have to actually catch the ball. And like someone else said, involve Webb more as a receiver. I love the WR corps we have, minus Berrian. Aromashodu, Jenkins, and of course Harvin are all great in my opinion. Definitely think Webb would be a great fit there, and it would make it less obvious when they call that ‘Blazer’ plays, since it’s not a given when he’s on the field.
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Getting rid of Frazier — only one word for that. Stupid.
By cheffrey on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
JOE WEBB JOE WEBB. Yeah I know hes raw as a passer, but think of all the 3rd and whatevers he could have converted with his legs. Bet we wouldn’t be 0-4 with Webb.
I will cheer for my Vikings no matter what. But It’s getting really really hard to cheer for them with McNabb playing quarterback.
Even T-jack was better then McNabb
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
You do not change horses mid-stream. Give the guy a chance– he inherited a team with loads of issues. He has coached 25% of one season. And he has kept us in all 4 games– loss of 19 points — total— that is less than 5 points a game.
By BleedingPurpleinAlaska! on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Titus, do you think 10-6 would get us into he playoffs? And that would be winning 10 of the last 12. No way! Frazier should get one more year but McNabb or Berrian shouldn’t get even one more snap.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
You do if your horse is drowning.
By Sweden Viking on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Everybody needs to be screaming for Ponder next Sunday at home!!! Somebody will be listening eventually..
Ponder Ponder Ponder !!!!!
By BE SANE AND SERIOUS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Sure– scream for Ponder, yell for Frazier to be fired. Same moronic fan behavior— deja vu. Give the team a chance and cheer them to victory, not boo them to medicority. Where are the fans that stick by a team when the team struggles? Show me those fans and you have found the true fans.
TRUE FANS UNITE!
By cheffrey on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
BBBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAARRRRROOOOOOOOOOO!!! Ill be at the dome this weekend! CHEERING FOR THE VIKINGS!!! We aren’t great but we are far from the worst!
SKOL!!!
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
BSAS……we are 0-4. Mediocrity would actually be a step up.
By BE SANE AND SERIOUS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Cheffrey– I CROWN YOU TRUE FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I’m not sure about “medicority”, however.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Is that a city in Portugal?
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Are you saying that the fans should not boo them to a city in Portugal?????????????
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Frazier I know McNabb was good in Philley but that was before he blew his knee. Plus know he is to old to make good decisions. Put in Webb for know because he can escape the rush. It would be just like last year with Vick Except Webb is more accurate, and faster. Put Webb in tell Ponder is ready because Ponder will someday be a better QB.
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
jdude– I cannot take your post seriously.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Because, to be frank BSAS, I’m not sure that the Portuguese people know a lot about American football.
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I will be surprised if we are not 10-6 or better.
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
LMAO Nova
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Portugal would be better than LA
By Canadian Vikes Fan on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Leslie Frazier needs to be fired ASAP. I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt but I have had enough. This idiot wouldn’t have benched Favre until he literally could not walk anymore. He is way too loyal to a guy when EVERYONE AND THEIR DOG is saying that Ponder should be playing. Wake up man Donovan is useless now and I have no interest in watching the team next week with him under centre. But at least Leslie brings that strong defensive mindset to the team…LOL jk the defence gets run over on a week to week basis, by KC no less. Ship Frazier and McNabb please and this season can start
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
What’s not serious about it Titus.
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@Canadian Vikes Fan … Im part of everyone and Im not sure Ponder should start, Im trusting the coach on that one
Now had you said Berrian should be benched my ears wouldve perked up …
By teamkillin on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
jdude: Joe Webb is not faster than Vick, and I’ve seen no evidence that he’s any more accurate. Interesting idea putting Webb in for that reason, but you’ll find Ponder is just as good, if not better, at escaping pressure than Webb is.
By Carl K on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Titus- why do you tell Mike Wobby to tell it like it is… but you continue to suger coat this blog with the fantasy that if we are all good little fans who believe and wish hard enough…then the Vikings will turn this pumpkin of a season round like some fairy tale with a happy ending.
By BE SANE AND SERIOUS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I believe this upcoming AZ match is the defining game of McNabb’s career– it may be his last if he does not get his game on. But I have a feeling we are about to win 4 straight.
BAROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Fact Webb is just as fast as AP. Second fact Peterson Is faster than Vick.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
My life is sunshine, lollipops and rainbows,
That’s how this refrain goes, so come on, join in everybody!
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Webb is faster Than Ponder.
By partyhorn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
when this team gets a win it will be like blood ta a bear and they will roll with it
By Titus on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
What song do you sing, if and when this team turns around?
” SOOOOO SORREEE, SOOOO SOREEEEE, I was a fan, but not truuuuuuuuue.
SOOOOO SOREEEEE, SOOOOO SORRREEE, now you are winning can I replace my booooooooos??????”
By BE SANE AND SERIOUS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Partyhorn sounds like a TRUE FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I just love those old Portuguese folk songs.
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yes he does, and he is right. But that will start when they bench McNabb.
By Mike B. on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Go Grab your Horns let’s give it another go cheer for a Viking Win.
By Carl K on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
That note just made my glass shatter.
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Sonja won’t stop howling !!!!
By partyhorn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
been a fan for forty years dont know better thanx sane n serious and jdude
By jdude on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Goooooooooooooooooo Vikes. Lets beat the Cards.
By partyhorn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
i like the coaching staff but a little coaching during the game will help go vikes
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
grr this blog really blo-ws … hate when things dont go through
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
jdude … i tried to post the sites i got this info on but it didnt go for some stupid reason
Joe Webb 40 … 4.43
Michael Vick 40 … 4.33
Peterson … 4.38
By Webb on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Why not put webb in there, how is ponder the backup the guy can barely pass for 10 yards he’s like mcnabb. Either overthrows or underthrows, webb is the best option for the backup, but the coaches have a mancrush on ponder so it will be that way. Webb is more composed and has a smooth sailing when he releases the ball he has a knack to find open guys even under pressure whether its a light dump off or a dart through the middle. By the way webb scrambles he can also hit the homerun if not paid attention to. Can make a negative play turn into a big play with his legs he is a threat. Having ap, harvin, and webb as qb sure does create headaches.
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Harvin 4.39
Ponder 4.65
http://40-yard-dash-times.com/minnesota-vikings-wr.html
Says our deep threat is a 4.6 hahahahahaha
these numbers vary from site to site ive noticed
By Huy on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@Webb
That throw is made on the run with 2 guy chasing him
By Huy on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Jar435rnc&w=420&h=315%5D
By NovaScotiaVike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Portuguese Folk-Songs.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/533572
By Webb on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
That’s college this is the nfl, there will always be good highlights at the college level but how many can carry that over to the nfl. AP, Harvin are the only ones on this team that did the talking in college and nfl. For a qb its a different story you always see good highlights of them but there are times you wonder why don’t they play that way in the nfl.
By Alex Lawson on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
At least were the front runners right now in the “SUCK FOR LUCK” sweepstakes…
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
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By partyhorn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
cmon man 1\4 the season done how bout some positive vibes teams and the VIKES feed off fan support
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I don’t for a second believe that vick is faster than harvin, webb, or peterson, maybe thats his time pre- dogg killer but no way that’s his time now
By partyhorn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Twoodsnvikes I agree 100%
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
LOL it doesnt matter what you believe … Vick is a freak
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yeah he’s so fast he has to complain that the refs aren’t giving him the calls because everyone can catch him now
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME WHY THIS GUY IS ON THE BENCH MORE THAN BERNARD BERRIAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Meekay on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Funny, I was just looking at exactly the same thing today. Totally agree!
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@Twoodsnvikes … He has a point, Manning and Brady get those calls
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Must be the same refs that didn’t call the 10 on Favre in the NFC championship game in ’09
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
lol maybe
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Colts might win, looks like it could be a three horse race for the suck for luck sweepstakes
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ponder…
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Yeah, I’m doing my best to root on the Colts….
By xvike on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Bottom line is this. Vikings receivers stink, especially BB, oline stinks, qb stinks, and their defense stinks. That pretty much is the whole team. The only good guys they have is AD, and harvin on offense and Jared Allen and Greenway on defense. 4 guys cant make up the whole team…. This team is bad. And i think we all need to quit being so delusional about how good this team is. Brett Favre made this team what it was 2 years ago folks and no one else. Without him, this team was just an slightly above average team at best. The only difference now is the oline back then used to block and make holes for AD and they did a decent job protecting the qb. They dont anymore… C’mon they lost to KC. KC freakin stinks! This is a team that gave up 40+ points to the bills and the lions! I’m surprised SD only scored 20 points against them. This team scored 7 points against the bills and 3 against the lions. And they beat us….. Get real. They aren’t going to beat the cards next week. Not with mcnabb at qb. I’ve been positive about this team until last game. but being positive has only done nothing but crush us fans at the end . Maybe being negative might get them a win for once against an average cardinals team.
By Twoodsnvikes on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
You forgot to mention how good Kluwe is
By KLAWZ on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Stupid forum wont let me post anymore!
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
xvike … We had a #1 WR that year, which opened up the field for everyone else
The Williams Wall
JAllen
Greenway
Winfield was still young enough to be a stud
Ced Griffen was pre injuries
Sid Rice … opened the field to make Berrian look average
Percy was on the field
Peterson of course
Favre was only 40
The OL was in its last year of above average
but otherwise your pretty close to reality
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I think you are selling the guys short, xvike. If I were having a fire sale, this is the list of the guys I’d keep…
Peterson
Gerhart
Harvin
Jenkins
Camarillo (yeah, I know….)
Shank
Rudolph
Jimmy K.
Ponder (just because…)
Webb (see Ponder…)
J Allen
K Williams
Robison
Greenway
The Henderson Bros
Sherels
Longwell
Kluwe
There’s probably a few guys I’m forgetting, but thats basically the list….
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
o yea Kluwe
By Woodboat on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Ponder….
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Winfield and Abdullah lead the team in tackles … and IMO Camarillio can go
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
and since we are 4th in run defense Remi might be ok in PWilliams old slot
By Justin F on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
I want more NFL Network videos on this website, Wobschall! I love hearing their critique of the Vikings.
By BE SANE AND SERIOUS on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
In 10 years, fans will be on some NFL website, screaming at each other how bad their team is, starting at 0-4 and then some Fred Jones or Titus-like blogger will say– yeah, but in 2011, the Vikings started 0-4 and then went on a winning streak, made the playoffs, and won the Superbowl. Anything can happen. Just Believe.
By Shawn on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
BSAS …. I BELIEVE !!!!!!!!!!!! I believe we are 0-4
By Animal26 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Sorry Be sane and Serious, it would be nice to be sane and serious, but this team really makes that hard to do at this time. We have a head coach that is way too laid back, the majority of the players have from what I’ve seen the same laid back attitude as Frazier, causing them to have no killer instinct. McNabb not being able to hit an open receiver, if his life depended on it, and a defense who just looks old. Then to top it off with an 0-4 record. There is a tiny chance we can turn things around, but that would only happen, if they put ponder in. Unlike McNabb, Ponder has a reputation of being very accurate with the ball. He is a gutsy kid, who from preseason, seems to have that spark, swagger, and KILLER INSTINCT the offense is lacking.
After the QB position, lets look at the Offensive line. Excluding Hutchinson, Herrera, Sullivan, Johnson and Loadholt are the weakest links on this line. We have some talented rookies who are just waiting to get in there in Brandon Fusco and Demarcus Love. We also have a guy on the practice squad by the name of Chris Degree, who showed a lot of promise and he would be a big upgrade from herrera. Demarcus love and Brandon Fusco may be a little raw, but in the preseason they showed some real potential to be great linemen. Lets see what they have to offer and go from there. Rolling the dice on ponder and these three offensive linemen is the only thing I can see, that might turn the Vikings season around. Then again, maybe I’m being a hopeless dreamer.
By teamkillin on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
@xvike: being negative won’t help anything.
By James on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Hey coach. Why dont you start Aromashodu instead of Berrian? As you can see Devin actually dives for the catch rather than just trying to outrun the football.
By Animal26 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
someone please show Frazier this Video. Because this is what football is all about, and most of all, if this video is made into a 2.0 type version. Frazier, you will defiantly be on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLlIdZikDk
By Animal26 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
in it*
By LION4EVER121 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
im a lions fan…..you’ll see its kind nice to get the number one draft…..dont just pick another stupid pick like ponder…..i mean what were you thinking…..lol draft some good players for once. Good luck next yr…..Hey thats an idea what about Luck QB
By LION4EVER121 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
YOU COULD HAVE HAD PONDER IN THE 3RD ROUND
By LION4EVER121 on Oct 3, 2011 | Reply
Its great getting the first draft pick in the first round. Just play ponder and get him some experience…..I mean who cares if he loses all the games …you would get the first and the 33rd. some great college players coming out next yr. Plus experience for ponder with no presure and wait till next yr..
By DuaneN on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
LOL at lion4ever, you guys only had to draft 10 receivers before you finally hit on Johnson.
Ponder was a dumb pick though, you would know that all too well.
By DuaneN on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
I can’t root against you guys though. Just be prepared for the playoff loss. It’s coming.
By LION4EVER121 on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
DuaneN….Yes it true we probably will loose but we will get in. Im just looking to 2013 or 14. Your Jared Allen is a beast and he should be the one I would build aroud. I just think your coaching staff is still working on this yr. The kions did the same thing for yrs. The lions always thought they could turn it around in no time butt they were stupid to think that way. Now we have had a whole new front office all the way to coaches and players. I just wanna beat those packers…..i cant stand them.
By TheRealDon on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d822cf95b/Pondering-the-Ponder-era?module=HP11_content_stream
By Bigfan1 on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
I think the Vikings should move to the NFC West, they’d fit right in.
By Pack on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
Your team sucks it must be frustrating not making it to the playoffs that much mostly having losing seasons.
By Viking Joe on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
Hey Pack you guys sucked for years 70′s and 80′s or I should say 2 decades, so stay on your own page, you are good now but your defense sucks !!!! Also you will not win the Super Bowl again anytime soon. I’ll give you this your offense is awesome, but your CB’s are terrible !!!!
By jdude on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
Pack just go away. You wouldn’t even have beaten us last year, and won the superbowl with out the refs help. You’re team suck’s, Rodgers sucks. So just go away.
By jdude on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
Go VIKINGS Go.
By jman on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
Cheesy SHUT UP!
By jman on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
Is anybody out there!!!
By Jorge on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
get ponder inand get him some exp. like the panthers did with clausen. whats the worst that can happen he loses? arent we doing that we need to see if ponder can play at this level, because if we do have a chance at luck we need to know if we should take it like the panthers did on newton. after all both ponder and clausen ran pro style offenses for three years and clausen isnt very good at this level yet had more tds, less int, more yards, slightly higher % and a higher passer rating then ponder and yet he cant play very well at the pro level
By Jorge on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
@ shawn .. lmfao good stuff man. i honestly dont know why he is still on our team lmao
By Jorge on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
wow lions fan ur really funny didnt ur stupid team take three straight wide receivers before they finally hit with johnson. btw u guys wont win the superbowl so please shut ur mouth. u guys went 0-16 and got ur qb so even if we do the same u cant knock us for doing what u already did u slow mentally challenged 12 year old
By CanadianVF on Oct 4, 2011 | Reply
There won’t be any playoff game for the Lions if Stafford gets hurt. But that will never happen.
By VA Vike Fan on Oct 5, 2011 | Reply
is this what we’re reduced to?..hanging our heads on a few plays here and there? sign of a losing football organization
By DRS on Oct 5, 2011 | Reply
Web, Ponder, Web, Ponder, any of the two over Mc-Loser any day.
12 games to the Vikings move. How fun this is, and away we go.