All Things 2025 Minnesota Vikings In-Season Thread

[Ski U Mah Gopher]

JJM is in concussion protocol.

Vikings put struggling J.J. McCarthy into concussion protocol

 

[bonin21]

Anyone who ever gets hope for the Vikings should be placed into concussion protocol

 

[Ope3]

With a 9 win season, that was his high water mark

With a .341 win %.

I’d say that’s a weak comparison

You're correct weak, because Daboll at least won a Playoff game that took place in Minnesota while KOC has zero such victories here or anywhere else.

 

[Slim Tubby]

You're correct weak, because Daboll at least won a Playoff game that took place in Minnesota while KOC has zero such victories here or anywhere else.

I liked what Daboll had done with Dart's development without Nabers and then Skattebo. The NYG lost a few gut wrenching games this season due to their defense which happened again yesterday under their Interim guy.

I would've kept Daboll for another year.

 

[JimmyJamesMD]

There's no such thing in the NFL.

We don't have much for young talent

 

[GopherWeatherGuy]

I liked what Daboll had done with Dart's development without Nabers and then Skattebo. The NYG lost a few gut wrenching games this season due to their defense which happened again yesterday under their Interim guy.

I would've kept Daboll for another year.

I wouldn't have. He's 21-41-1 and his last QB had to leave to get better.

I would also fire Kwesi after the season and give KOC one more year but he needs to bring in a new play caller. 4 years is more than enough in the NFL to know if you have a good coach/GM.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

You're correct weak, because Daboll at least won a Playoff game that took place in Minnesota while KOC has zero such victories here or anywhere else.

Maybe we’ll hire Daboll here!!!

Your incessant beating of the winning a playoff game , would be borderline funny, it it wasn’t so repetitive.

You Vikings fans who reside in MN are clinically insane

I liked what Daboll had done with Dart's development without Nabers and then Skattebo. The NYG lost a few gut wrenching games this season due to their defense which happened again yesterday under their Interim guy.

I would've kept Daboll for another year.

You should stick to the Wolves board?

Every Giant fan I know, wanted that bum fired after last season

It’s funny how seemingly rational people, aren’t when The Purple are involved

 

[howeda7]

It will be good to see what Max can do. Hopefully he's our Brock Purdy indeed.

 

[howeda7]

We don't have much for young talent

There isn't and that's Kwesi's fault and I'm fine if he's fired for it. But they're also not devoid of talent. This isn't the Browns or Titans.

They should explore trading Addison and perhaps Van Ginkel and Darrisaw for more draft picks, though they already have a lot for next year. But a full "burn it down" is not necessary nor would the Wilfs allow it.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

It will be good to see what Max can do. Hopefully he's our Brock Purdy indeed.

That would be amazing.

Is it official that he’s getting the start?

 

[Slim Tubby]

Maybe we’ll hire Daboll here!!!

Your incessant beating of the winning a playoff game , would be borderline funny, it it wasn’t so repetitive.

You Vikings fans who reside in MN are clinically insane



You should stick to the Wolves board?

Every Giant fan I know, wanted that bum fired after last season

It’s funny how seemingly rational people, aren’t when The Purple are involved

I'm not a Daboll apologist but I've seen a different Giants team this year when it comes to being competitive even after losing Nabers and Skattebo.

Based on his overall record, he should've been canned but there has been improvement this year for that team. I have no comeback for GWG's comment on Danny Dimes...very valid point.

 

[Ope3]

Your incessant beating of the winning a playoff game , would be borderline funny, it it wasn’t so repetitive.

Super Bowl before I die.

If the team isn't even winning Playoff games, seriously what is the point?

Is there any indication it's going to change in the Wilf regime when it's been going on for more than 2 decades?

 

[GophersInIowa]

That would be amazing.

Is it official that he’s getting the start?

Not yet. I imagine we will know more by midweek.

 

[howeda7]

That would be amazing.

Is it official that he’s getting the start?

No. But it would be foolish for the Vikings to rush JJ back. He needs a break even if he clears concussion protocol.

 

[howeda7]

Super Bowl before I die.

If the team isn't even winning Playoff games, seriously what is the point?

Is there any indication it's going to change in the Wilf regime when it's been going on for more than 2 decades?

Would you take the Giants 2022-2024 seasons over the Vikings 2022-2024 seasons because they won a singular play-off game?

 

[Ope3]

Would you take the Giants 2022-2024 seasons over the Vikings 2022-2024 seasons because they won a singular play-off game?

2022 - Giants. Won a Playoff game.
2023 - Push. Both failed to even make the Post Season.
2024 - Vikings. At least advanced to the Post Season.

Not really much of a difference to have a significant preference one way or another over the 3 years cumulatively. Add to it that in 2025 neither feels like a Super Bowl Contender in the near future.

 

[howeda7]

2022 - Giants. Won a Playoff game.
2023 - Push. Both failed to even make the Post Season.
2024 - Vikings. At least advanced to the Post Season.

Not really much of a difference to have a significant preference one way or another over the 3 years cumulatively. Add to it that in 2025 neither feels like a Super Bowl Contender in the near future.

Overall record: Giants: 18-32-1. Vikings: 34-17. Yeah pretty much a wash.

 

[Ope3]

Overall record: Giants: 18-32-1. Vikings: 34-17. Yeah pretty much a wash.

Giants 1-1 in the Postseason.
Vikings 0-2 in the Postseason.

Feel free to care about whatever floats your boat.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Not yet. I imagine we will know more by midweek.

No. But it would be foolish for the Vikings to rush JJ back. He needs a break even if he clears concussion protocol.

Is Brosmer becomes Purdy, just think of the power Fleck would exert at Winter Park

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Super Bowl before I die.

Hate to break it to you, but death is -100K as of now on the ML.

If the team isn't even winning Playoff games, seriously what is the point?

The joy is in the journey for me.

I was throughly entertained by last season, especially with Darnold coming out of nowhere to be a Pro Bowler and winning 14 games, a franchise record IIRC. That’s what I love about sports, the improbability of it, in those special games/seasons.

Is there any indication it's going to change in the Wilf regime when it's been going on for more than 2 decades?

Nobody thought the Twins were legit WS contenders in 87 & 91 - would you trade the improbability of that for the Dodgers winning his year, having the highest payroll and being the odds on favorite?

Not me

 

[howeda7]

Is Brosmer becomes Purdy, just think of the power Fleck would exert at Winter Park

They better donate $100 million NIL.

 

[Ope3]

The joy is in the journey for me.

I was throughly entertained by last season, especially with Darnold coming out of nowhere to be a Pro Bowler and winning 14 games, a franchise record IIRC. That’s what I love about sports, the improbability of it, in those special games/seasons.

Yes, I enjoyed the Viking journey in 2024 more than I would have the Giants journey. I already stated that in Post 2416.

Nobody thought the Twins were legit WS contenders in 87 & 91 - would you trade the improbability of that for the Dodgers winning his year, having the highest payroll and being the odds on favorite?

Not me

I would not trade those experiences either, but it does not appear to be germane to both the Giants and Vikings fortunes over the past 4 seasons as neither has advanced past the NFL Quarter Finals.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Yes, I enjoyed the Viking journey in 2024 more than I would have the Giants journey. I already stated that in Post 2416.

Thanks - missed it; I barely remember what my previous posts, let alone others.

I would not trade those experiences either, but it does not appear to be germane to both the Giants and Vikings fortunes over the past 4 seasons as neither has advanced past the NFL Quarter Finals.

It is what it is (as we say in my neck of the woods), so that seemingly makes it germane, whether one chooses to accept it or not is another matter

 

[Ogie Ogilthorpe]

That would be amazing.

Is it official that he’s getting the start?

What I would be looking forward to in Brosmer is someone who has played a LOT of football, and someone who can take the field without worrying about his footwork and mechanics while trying to run a complex KOC offense.

I really hope he starts next Sunday

You're correct weak, because Daboll at least won a Playoff game that took place in Minnesota while KOC has zero such victories here or anywhere else.

I think Daboll rubbed a lot of people in the building the wrong way in New York. He's a pretty high intensity guy, it would not surprise me if he had lost at least a few people in the locker room. Plenty of videos of him screaming at players coming off the field.

I remember one in particular, camera just caught it timed perfectly; LT comes off the field after jumping offsides, when the Giants were trying to draw the defense offsides. Not hard at all to lip read Daboll coming out on the field right at him saying "WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!"

I doth laughed hard

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I'm not a Daboll apologist but I've seen a different Giants team this year when it comes to being competitive even after losing Nabers and Skattebo.

Based on his overall record, he should've been canned but there has been improvement this year for that team. I have no comeback for GWG's comment on Danny Dimes...very valid point.

I’ll answer on your behalf.

Fit? Jones wasn’t a good one NYC, while Darnold, wasn’t a good fit at his prior teams, but was in MN.

Maybe JJ just isn’t a good fit with KOC/MN or maybe he just isn’t skilled enough?

I doubt Cesar Milan was successful with every dog he whispered and maybe JJ is the one KOC can’t reach?

not playing him in preseason the first half of every game is beyond comprehension and borderline fireable offense; he needed to get the rust off and build some confidence.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

If max plays the whole game the over under for batted balls is 3.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

What I would be looking forward to in Brosmer is someone who has played a LOT of football, and someone who can take the field without worrying about his footwork and mechanics while trying to run a complex KOC offense.

Yeah, when I was posting today I was thinking about your axiom of liking players who have a lot of games under their belt.

I really hope he starts next Sunday


I think Daboll rubbed a lot of people in the building the wrong way in New York. He's a pretty high intensity guy, it would not surprise me if he had lost at least a few people in the locker room. Plenty of videos of him screaming at players coming off the field.

I remember one in particular, camera just caught it timed perfectly; LT comes off the field after jumping offsides, when the Giants were trying to draw the defense offsides. Not hard at all to lip read Daboll coming out on the field right at him saying "WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?!"

I doth laughed hard

 

[golf]

Rest of season I will be disappointed if Vikings win.
Will be hoping for close losses, with team and especially McCarthy play well but coming up a bit short.

 

[forever a gopher]

I liked what Daboll had done with Dart's development without Nabers and then Skattebo. The NYG lost a few gut wrenching games this season due to their defense which happened again yesterday under their Interim guy.

I would've kept Daboll for another year.

Did you watch the Hard Knocks where they followed the Giants in the offseason. Woof. Both Daboll and their GM looked like total morons who had no idea what was going on. Dude could barely string two credible sentences together.