A different view...

My thoughts:

1) It's been said already but I know I must have voiced the phrase "Damn, we need to put more pressure on Brad Johnson!" at least a dozen times. A veteran QB will find the open man given enough time.

2) Another was our special teams tackling. Did Frost actually lead our team in tackles?

3) Even though Hall shanked the potential game-tying kick, a 47 yarder is not automatic so I wasn't shocked when he missed it.

4) If Moss had been able to hold onto the ball in the endzone we'd be much happier today. Actually if just one more red zone opportunity had yielded a touchdown we'd be talking a different story today.

5) Kenny Wright, Mike Rumph and Adam Archuleta are all new members of our secondary, Carlos Rogers is in his second year. We just need more cohesion there to prevent the long third down conversions.

6) Funny, how I commented that it would be better for us to have the Vikings at 3rd and short rather than 3rd and long because our run D was playing so well.

7) I still don't believe the Vikings are all that great. They have good players but as a team they'll struggle. First game of the season isn't exactly a tell-tale indicator of how a team will finish. At least, I hope not for our sake.

8) I was actually pleased with the offense. I wish Brunell would find a happy medium between taking a chance and throwing it away on third downs but I guess that is better than a potential turnover.

red zone offense bit us in the arse... aside from being a fan, i actually heard sports media all over the radio this morning criticizing the personal fouls in the 4th quarter... i rewatched the replays on dvr last night and have to agree... even with the way our team played, those calls directly led to viking drives that were, in essence, over on 3rd down. while we couldn't have beaten the colts with the way we played last night, in hindsight it was good enough to scrape by the vikings.

My thoughts:

5) Kenny Wright, Mike Rumph and Adam Archuleta are all new members of our secondary, Carlos Rogers is in his second year. We just need more cohesion there to prevent the long third down conversions.


Hmm, I HOPE that's all it will take. I suspect otherwise...

Wright, Rumph and Archuleta are all veterans too.

Where was our "Mike Sellers" red zone special last night?

Where was our "Mike Sellers" red zone special last night?

I'm wondering where Sellers, Cooley, Lloyd and others were. With as many good options as we have, I can't imagine that they were all covered. I honestly don't know if it was Mark, the playcalling, or what. That said, the only thing the offense really needed to improve on was the red-zone offense. Had the offense scored TDs on 3 of 4 of the long drives, which it should have done, we wouldn't be saying anything but good things about the O. It's a big problem not to score in the red-zone, but it could have been far worse. Anyone who doesn't believe me should just look at the preseason tapes or the tapes of the Spurrier years.

how much longer on springs? my take on the secondary is that it is the weak link on the defense I dont think kenny wright or mike rumph a worth a damn. I spotted how suspect kenny wright was in the pre season when he was going up against 2nd and 3rd teamers. and as far as mike rumph well if a absolutely terrrible team gave up on him what does that say? It says a whole lot to me. they are both GARBAGE!!!! I could have done a better job than those scrubs and i am 34 and white. which means i am slow and old. if the secondary doesnt tighten up it might be a long night sunday.

The long and short of it is that our defense gave up big plays when it shouldn't have, and our offense couldn't capitalize on big plays that got us in the red zone. Couple that with our bad Special teams play and it makes more sense as to why we lost last night. Still...on the bright side, I believe it's a fine line, and we can very easily bounce back the next game.

The long and short of it is that our defense gave up big plays when it shouldn't have, and our offense couldn't capitalize on big plays that got us in the red zone. Couple that with our bad Special teams play and it makes more sense as to why we lost last night. Still...on the bright side, I believe it's a fine line, and we can very easily bounce back the next game.

Yes, a complete breakdown. But, we were in a position to send the game into OT. We need to get off to a quick start Sunday night in Dallas. Maybe Andre Carter will decide to make a play or Lloyd will show up and set the tone.

we played the run well. this defense always does. the secondary and pass rush were the let downs.

and in KC saunders generally took their time and scored consistantly, and WASN'T known for peyton type 30 second drives.

You want the truth? You can't handle the truth. I thought the offense, for the most part, made All the Right Moves but it's not a simple offense that you can just master right away, it's an elaborate Cocktail of schemes and formations. But, as I've said before, I'd rather Brunell or whoever is at QB play it safe rather than force plays and engage in any Risky Business. I may be in the Minority Report here but I really thought we moved the ball well for most of the night. I am concerned about special teams, especially John Hall's inability to kick field goals from Far and Away. And we need some players who can make stops on kick/punt return coverage, just A Few Good Men. Right now, a dark cloud hovers over many fans in that Vanilla Sky, but the season has just begun. Making the playoffs is not a Mission Impossible

damn you Tom Cruise!!