"Impressive" start - Does it change your outlook?

Having depth on the dline is huge and something we havent seen in years. Health is going to be key, but guys are going to go down thats part of the game and every team, its about the next man up and I think for the first time in while we have that on the Dline. Its a breathe of fresh air and im excited for the future but I think we could compete in the NFC for sure.

I predicted 4 wins and said it be a miracle if they get there. I’m fine with eating crow…

Any given Sunday baby!!! Let’s GO!!!

I'm hopeful but I want a win this Sunday to make it 3-0 and REALLY hammer home that this team is truly for real.


Now that said, Newsflash :


Stephen A is still a dick but Dan still has our back :

You’re funny when you happy Funk. Surely this can’t happen I thought we could never move the offense without oh boy🤷🏾‍♂️ I could of sworn there was once fear of that SKOL

We have seen KO and Kwesi make mistakes, and because we are Vikings fans, we assumed these hires were not that good. The first '22 draft was full of misses. And the Defense was weak. The running game was weak. They had an aging, expensive, injured QB. Look at the Defense now and look at the running game. Both are vastly improved. And look at the QB situation. Their interim QB is playing well, and they are confident they have their franchise QB. Is the situation perfect? Obviously not with JJ's injury. But the turnaround is huge and Kwesi deserves credit for having people who know talent and fit for a scheme.

Looking at KO, he is becoming an elite NFL Head Coach. KO leads; guys respect his knowledge and he genuinely loves his players. And that does not mean he is soft. The culture thing is real because KO is real. He knows Offense. His "marrying the run and the pass" gets Nailor wide open against SF for an easy TD. Like Shanahan, KO schemes well. He works well with his QBs. He also wants a much tougher team than we saw in '22 and '23. He has this Vikings team playing hard. He is bold. He called two long passes backed up near the end zone two weeks in a row. Cojones.

Is he too reckless? Did he really call a halfback pass for Chandler on the game-clinching drive? He did. He has a killer instinct that makes him less predictable than most play-callers. When teams overcommit to the run, he has the deep pass that demoralizes defenses. Too light in the box, and this team will run you over. Now, he also has a screen game to neutralize blitzes.

Does KO still make mistakes? Yes, and he will make more. But he is a far better Head Coach than we have given him credit for. Sometimes you can miss the big picture when you dwell on imperfections. He is 19-0 when he does not lose the turnover battle. His teams keep a lead and they come back. He attracts good players and good coaches. He can lead the Vikings to a Super Bowl win.

Flores is a great complement to KO. He is the Defensive Genius that smart players love to play for. Also imperfect, Flores and his players make life very difficult for Offenses. Flores also attracts good players, and they support him. There does not seem to be a lot of selfishness or dissension among the players. Teams with real leaders exceed expectations and they win close games.

This Vikings team has great players on both Offense and Defense, and it looks like they now have a good kicker too. Vikings fans, could this possibly be true? What if it is true? What if this time, Optimism Season does not end when the Regular Season begins? What if we are seeing a great defense that has enough talent to compete against very good teams? And what if this Offense continues to thrive with Darnold playing to his potential, very good WRs, explosive passes, intermediate passes, a screen game, two dynamic running backs that are not being worn out, and a solid Offensive Line? What if KO continues to confuse Defenses?

We could be looking at a season like 1998 where the Vikings surprised the league with a dominant passing game and a solid running game. Except this team has a better defense and bolder Coaches. They don't take a knee at halftime, and their kicker does not miss the most important kick of the season. Instead, they overcome mistakes by their imperfect players and their imperfect coaches.

The players and the coaches already believe in what is possible. Do you?

And if all of these possibilities crash and burn for whatever reason, remember, it's only a game, and there is always next year! (God willing)

Let's enjoy the ride and be thankful that the Vikings are much better with the Wilfs than Red McCombs and with KO than with Zimmer. Carolina has much better weather than Minnesota November through April, but the Panthers suck, and it may not be getting better.

No change. I have championed the potential Sam Darnold Redemption seasons and I didn't see why the team would drop so far after peaking pretty high before the injuries last season.

Similarly, I hoped that more time with Flores and his scheme would benefit both our defense and his ability to mold it.

All good.