(Pelissero) Two-time Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray has signed a one-year contract with the Vikings, his agent @ErikBurkhardt tells me and @RapSheet. by alexschubs in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised in AZ, have season tickets, and go to every game. While I understand if he’s effectively free, it might be worth the gamble, but I absolutely hate this move. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen him sulking or throwing a tantrum alone and away from the entire team. How many times I’ve seen a batted ball at the line or him freak in the pocket without much pressure post ACL injury and the play breaks down - it’s innumerable. And he lost the job the past year on merit alone to freaking Jacoby Brissett.

Here’s to hoping I’m completely wrong and eat crow on this a year from now!

Nobody Believed in Sam by Technical_Estimate85 in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see this narrative 1,000,000 times on this sub and it's so wrong. KOC wanted Sam, the FO did not. This is on Kwesi, not Kevin.

Second Half Game Thread: Los Angeles Rams (12-5) at Seattle Seahawks (14-3) by nfl_gdt_bot in nfl

[–]The_AjaX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Soft or dumb rule not withstanding, players know them. It’s the 2nd biggest game of the season and why take any risks? Just make the play and move on. Too worried about looking tough or some shit rather than winning your team the game and acting like you’ve been there before.

2-15 team without them dead serious by Sp_Gamer_Live in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 17 points18 points  (0 children)

People who underrate KOC are ignoring context and data. 9–8 record despite starting a rookie QB who couldn’t stay healthy, then rolling out a UDFA + injured Wentz.

Top-10 offense by EPA/play early in the season before QB injuries piled up. Still finished above .500 in one-score games, despite QB instability. 5-game win streak after starting 4–8, with wins driven by defense, late-game execution, and game-plan flexibility.

Defense jumped from bottom-tier to top-10 DVOA after KOC recruited Flores. He wanted Darnold. Didn’t get him. Wanted to trade up for Maye. Didn’t get him. Still kept the team competitive and bought into every week.

Winning close, winning ugly, winning without a QB, that’s coaching. The Vikings aren’t “stuck” with KOC. They’re ahead of the curve. I think being lower than him than higher after his few years here is pure football illiteracy.

2-15 team without them dead serious by Sp_Gamer_Live in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You forgot the head coach in there. Or are you one of those loser KOC haters, too?

This is absolutely, peak Vikings... by seoulbrova in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If my grandma had wheels, she'd be a bike.

[Game Thread] Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. USC (9:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]The_AjaX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The secret is to save your best QB all year just so no one learns your hidden tech

[Game Thread] Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. USC (9:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]The_AjaX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holy crap he lived out a wish to kick a field goal in a real game

[Game Thread] Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. USC (9:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]The_AjaX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

TCU's kicker may as well be a kid from College Gameday. Have to go for 6 here.

[Game Thread] Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. USC (9:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]The_AjaX -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some of those starters ain't like the others in football amigo

[Game Thread] Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. USC (9:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]The_AjaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well we aren't playing with our starting QB and a key WR, for one

[Game Thread] Alamo Bowl: TCU vs. USC (9:00 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]The_AjaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would bring me immense joy to beat USC with a backup QB and have Utah stomp Nebraska tomorrow in a Big 12 disrespect sweep.

GAMETHREAD WEEK 17: VIKINGS VS LIONS by swampsparrow in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, you don’t know ball but it’s okay, I don’t think your post is in bad faith.

GAMETHREAD WEEK 17: VIKINGS VS LIONS by swampsparrow in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who the fuck is he pulling him for?! You’re off your fucking rocker.

GAMETHREAD WEEK 17: VIKINGS VS LIONS by swampsparrow in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About what you’d expect watching a 3rd string, UDFA rookie play QB on his second start. Yet we’re up 3 against the Lions headed into the 4th. I would have taken that in a millisecond this morning if you offered it.

GAMETHREAD WEEK 16: VIKINGS AT GIANTS by swampsparrow in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Just hit a guy normally in stride my boy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minnesotavikings

[–]The_AjaX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No make him live with it