Portis speaks!!!

I do think you are underestimating the Vikings. Who do they have? Only the best offensive guard in all of football, Steve Hutchinson. Center Matt Birk went to the Pro Bowl at least 3 times between 2000 - 2004. And tackle Bryant McKinnie busted out last season and was just as worthy of a pro-bowl spot at tackle as Randy Thomas was at guard. That line is pretty scary. Our defensive line is pretty good, but we're going to have our hands full up front.

At WR, Troy Williamson's speed scares me. He got deep several times in the preseason, so Kenny Wright and Carlos Rogers are going to need to be on their toes.

Throw in Brad Johnson and you have a QB who knows how to manage a game and make just enough plays when it counts (sound familiar? he's a lot like Brunell).

Can't underestimate these guys. They went 9-7 last year for a reason.

true. I also think tony richardson will help them, and I like wiggins too. we'll still win though.

washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines (http://www.washingtonpost.com) Portis said today that he felt 75% and was looking at the long haul. Did not feel he would be 100% until a few tough practices.

Looks bad for monday night I think.

Hey CP, get well soon. We miss you already.

I do think you are underestimating the Vikings. Who do they have? Only the best offensive guard in all of football, Steve Hutchinson. Center Matt Birk went to the Pro Bowl at least 3 times between 2000 - 2004. And tackle Bryant McKinnie busted out last season and was just as worthy of a pro-bowl spot at tackle as Randy Thomas was at guard. That line is pretty scary. Our defensive line is pretty good, but we're going to have our hands full up front.

At WR, Troy Williamson's speed scares me. He got deep several times in the preseason, so Kenny Wright and Carlos Rogers are going to need to be on their toes.

Throw in Brad Johnson and you have a QB who knows how to manage a game and make just enough plays when it counts (sound familiar? he's a lot like Brunell).

Can't underestimate these guys. They went 9-7 last year for a reason.

Yes, and that reason is because they played the Packers and Lions TWICE. ;)

I'm not underestimating them, I just couldn't resist. I think if we can shut down their running game, they'll be fine. Without a legitimate receiving threat, Taylor can help with Williamson over the top.

Looks like Portis will not play Monday, according to the Post. I hope TJ can plow through the Vikings!

9-7 for a reason is sure. I realize they went off on somekind of winning streak last season at the end similar to what we did. But the divison they play in is weak. They have a brand new coaching staff and i tell you that just cant bode well for them anyway. I am not underestimating them by any means but that post that dansynder69 wrote has me convinced he will have either his culpepper or moss jersey on monday night. the two best players the vikings had in sometime and without them i dont see them really being a threat to us.

Yes, and that reason is because they played the Packers and Lions TWICE. ;)

I'm not underestimating them, I just couldn't resist. I think if we can shut down their running game, they'll be fine. Without a legitimate receiving threat, Taylor can help with Williamson over the top.

So? The Lions and Packers play in the NFL don't they? Somehow when looking at the schedule, everyone seems to conveniently forget about how much parity there is in the NFL. I remember us losing to the Oakland Raiders last year. And getting destroyed by the New York Giants.

Do you KNOW which Redskin team is going to show up on Monday night? I don't. I know that if the 'Skins play up to their capability, they'll beat the Vikings. But do we know for sure they'll be on top of their game? Not by a long shot. We can have all the cocky confidence in our coaching staff, and the bravado after making the playoffs, and all that crap. But bottom line is we have to show up.

And everyone please spare me the "I trust the coaches" crap. I trust them too. But coaches coach, it's the players who play. And if they don't cover, and they don't tackle, and they don't block, then we don't win.

I do favor the Skins in this game. But anyone who thinks the Vikings are a pushover is either friggin crazy, or doesn't understand today's NFL. Today's NFL is one where there isn't a whole lot separating the best teams from the worst teams. The line between winning and losing is very fine. If we're not on our game, the Vikings will beat us. They are good enough. Don't take them lightly.

The last time BJ faced this defense he was horrible. The Vikings offense really doesn't concern me that much to be honest. If we can put some points up I really don't think this game is going to be close. I'm thinking 27-13.

So? The Lions and Packers play in the NFL don't they? Somehow when looking at the schedule, everyone seems to conveniently forget about how much parity there is in the NFL. I remember us losing to the Oakland Raiders last year. And getting destroyed by the New York Giants.

[/kidding] We need to get these games started, we're all getting antsy in our pantsies. I know there's partiy, I just like to point out how much the Packers and Lions sucked last year. :biggthump

The last time BJ faced this defense he was horrible. The Vikings offense really doesn't concern me that much to be honest. If we can put some points up I really don't think this game is going to be close. I'm thinking 27-13.

I see an "if" in there, Matty. I see "if we put some points up."

Sure, if we put some points up, and if we tackle, and if we cover, and if we block, we'll win pretty easily.

I don't see us executing quite that well yet in Saunders' first game. I see a close battle.

[/kidding] We need to get these games started, we're all getting antsy in our pantsies. I know there's partiy, I just like to point out how much the Packers and Lions sucked last year. :biggthump

No I understand. I just like to point out that "sucking" in the NFL these days isn't as bad as people think. Parity is the name of the game.