The
Vikes-Patriots game is less than 24 hours away. I have done nothing but read
people’s thoughts on Adrian Peterson. I will say it rips my heart reading so
much. I will be attending the game and I believe the Vikings will win. I am not
here to pile on the thoughts either way rather I want to talk about why the
Vikings will win.
First and
foremost it is a home game and the first one of the new season in a new outdoor
stadium. If this can’t get the team fired up looking into the stands and seeing
all the faithful purple along with hearing them should get their motors running
at high speed.
The coaching
staff led by of course Mike Zimmer has shown the Vikings they can win with any
player they put on the field. It is a team sport that consists of 53 men fighting
for the ultimate goal, the Lombardi Trophy.
The
playmakers on offense the team gives me many reasons to feel good about
winning. We have a veteran quarterback in Matt Cassel. The weapons offered up
to Cassel are NFL quality receivers led by veteran, Greg Jennings. The speed of
Cordarrelle Patterson now will have NFL teams on alert. The Vikings have former
MVP of the Pro Bowl, healthy Kyle Rudolph who will give secondary fits with his
size. I look for Jarius Wright to be the surprise and do some damage.
The running
backs led by Matt Asiata showed last season towards the end he has what it
takes to be in the NFL. He has come through the tough ranks of being an
undrafted rookie. His patience and hard work has paid off thus far.
2014 draft
choice, Jerrick McKinnon will be the jitter bug and will be the X factor teams
will need to watch out for.
The offensive
line I believe will play the game of their lives knowing the team is counting
on them to open holes for Asiata and keep Cassel upright,
The defense
will come to play in this CBS Nationally televised game. A chance to shut down
future hall of famer, Tom Brady will be all the motivation they need.
I look for
the D-Line to be big vs the Patriots offensive line. I love the rotation
keeping the legs fresh.
I am so
excited to see Patriots coach, Bill Belicheck in person. I am even more excited
and confident to see the Vikings win 35-13 and go to 2-0.
Thanks for
reading
Todd
Walkingstick
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