The 2013
Vikings offense went through a quarterback merry go round until the end last
season. We finally saw Matt Cassel find his stride and start to have
connections with Patterson and Jennings.
The team finally
used Cordarrelle Patterson towards the end of the season and it was more than
just kick returns and look how he did. We now have an offensive coordinator
that I believe will explore Patterson’s abilities. I am looking for a huge
season out of “Flash” Patterson. The emergence of Jennings also gives me hopes
a much improved passing game.
The X-Factor
to me will be Tight End, Kyle Rudolph. If he can stay healthy I look for
nothing but great things out of this 6’6” guy.
I like the
fact that Cassel came back and can continue to improve with his relationship
with all receivers including Jarius Wright and Jerome Simpson.
The team
lost tight end, John Carlson to free agency but look for a player whose name is
Chase Ford to be an asset helping out with the pacing game. He ended up with 11 receptions for 133 yards
in 2013. Ford caught my eye in training camp last year and when Rudolph went
down Ford stepped in. He too is 6’6” making 2 tight ends that make nice big
targets for Cassel.
The running
game will be back stronger and add in the offensive line is all signed for
another season together. Adrian ended the last year with injuries but now has
an offseason to get ready for 2014.
I thought
Felton had a better year 2 years ago than last season so look for a big year
out of him to help AP with big holes.
The draft is
coming and whoever we get whether it’s a quarterback or not I say I like what
the team has to start and can only build and get better. If its Johnny Football,
Bortles, Bridgewater or a name we may not see coming I believe this offense is
set up for a big season.
Thanks for
reading
Purplestick
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