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Originally Posted by swampdonkey
Let me start by saying I'm a big Packer fan. I don't have a hatred for the Vikes neccessarily and can discuss the game without saying "God I hate the Vikings".
The thing about bad calls is that they go both ways. There were at least 2 pass interference calls that didn't get made against the Vikings and numerous offensive holds. Teams have to be able to overcome those calls to win and that's one of the things that seperate the good from the bad. It's just impossible for the officials to call a game 100% perfect. I've been on both sides of bad calls and I know how it feels though.
The Vikings definitely have some talent on defense, but there is no excuse for the way the secondary played. Their pass defense is terrible. I don't know if it is schematic or what, but they definitely have a problem in that area.
At least Adrian Peterson looks awesome...
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In principle, I agree with this. But, the two big misses by the refs (that I saw) effected the game moreso than most missed pass interference (or whatever) calls: the clear pick on the vikes reciever leading to the GB interception and the GB fumble that was not challengable since the play was blown dead. As a Vikes fan, those hurt. I wouldnt say that MN would have won or even deserved to win in any case, but those calls would have given the Vikes a more fair shot. In the end the better team won, so what can you do...
The vikings secondary sucks. I dont think its scheme cause the same personnel, paired with an especially gifted coach, sucked last year. Winfield will make all the tackles in the world, but comes up just short on coverage to be elite; Griffin is overrated; Sharper has declined... something called Mcaulley? Terrible.
Childress is embarrassing. Really, very embarrassing. And, its early, so maybe we all end up eating our words and Chilly proves us wrong... I'll take that chance: he's inadequate and needs to go. I'm officially rooting for 4 things this year: AP has a monster season, Run D sets whatever all-time records are available to set, Vikes get a top 2 pick and Chilly gets canned. This is going to be painful.