09-12-2017, 12:03 PM
Well, it sure is fun to watch an offense perform without mediocre/poor offensive line play.
People that know football have understood since the beginning of time that controlling the line of scrimmage is the key to success.
Last night, my Vikings marched out 5 new offensive linemen, the first time that has happened since 2007. These guys did not take 1 snap together as a unit during the pre-season.
What I saw was really impressive: Sam Bradford upright for almost the entire game (1 sack) which allowed him to throw the ball down the field all night.
Our rookie running back ran for 127, and while holes weren't massive, there had to have been some openings obviously.
The D bent, but didn't break (until garbage time as Brees dressed up his stats late in the game).
All in all, a very, very nice win, and promise for the season.
People that know football have understood since the beginning of time that controlling the line of scrimmage is the key to success.
Last night, my Vikings marched out 5 new offensive linemen, the first time that has happened since 2007. These guys did not take 1 snap together as a unit during the pre-season.
What I saw was really impressive: Sam Bradford upright for almost the entire game (1 sack) which allowed him to throw the ball down the field all night.
Our rookie running back ran for 127, and while holes weren't massive, there had to have been some openings obviously.
The D bent, but didn't break (until garbage time as Brees dressed up his stats late in the game).
All in all, a very, very nice win, and promise for the season.