Love the way Payton finished the game

The Dude · 09-21-2014, 03:20 PM

I don't think the last 2 minutes could have been called any better. In the past he would have gone for points just for ego. He saw the game was won and managed the clock. No reason to throw when you don't have to. I love the way he stuck with the short passes and running game, even when the running game wasn't producing.
I hope this is a permanent adjustment. Yes we can always throw the hell out of the ball and score fast if our defense is letting us down but why if we don't have to.

Also defense still sucks. Albeit maybe a smidge improved.

dizzle88 · 09-21-2014, 03:24 PM

Happy the vikes didn't get a TD
A win is a win, it was frustrating to watch at times but like you said we closed the game out properly

I still think we overpaid for Byrd, not really impressed with the no picks by our D at all.

Mr.Riaton · 09-21-2014, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Happy the vikes didn't get a TD
A win is a win, it was frustrating to watch at times but like you said we closed the game out properly

I still think we overpaid for Byrd, not really impressed with the no picks by our D at all.

I agree with you except about Byrd. Malcolm Jenkins has two picks this year including a beautiful lay out diving pick that I had the unsettling pleasure of watching a few minutes ago meanwhile ballhawking Byrd comes here and hasn't really done much.Strange coincidence .Maybe several of our defensive coaches are overpaid.

ikecomp · 09-21-2014, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I agree with you except about Byrd. Malcolm Jenkins has two picks this year including a beautiful lay out diving pick that I had the unsettling pleasure of watching a few minutes ago meanwhile ballhawking Byrd comes here and hasn't really done much.Strange coincidence .Maybe several of our defensive coaches are overpaid.

Byrd did cause a fumble and turnover in the first game against the falcons so he's responsible for at least one. I do agree though, that both he and vacaro can produce and we should expect more.

spkb25 · 09-21-2014, 03:48 PM

Thought our team played better after the drew slam, looked like the d finally started flying to the ball.

|Mitch| · 09-21-2014, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by spkb25

Thought our team played better after the drew slam,

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spkb25 · 09-21-2014, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/...89478570590208

mitch, something tells me he said it a bit different, lol

AlaskaSaints · 09-21-2014, 03:49 PM

I gotta admit... I wanted POINTS.

Danno · 09-21-2014, 03:50 PM

It wasn't as dominant as most of us wanted, but it was obvious we were the better team.
We still have some issues, but we're on the right track.

Rell&Gold · 09-21-2014, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

It wasn't as dominant as most of us wanted, but it was obvious we were the better team.
We still have some issues, but we're on the right track.

Every team has issues it's just whose better at covering them up an illusion of some sort

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Love the way Payton finished the game I don't think the last 2 minutes could have been called any better. In the past he would have gone for points just for ego. He saw the game was won and managed the clock. No reason to throw when you don't have to. I love the way he stuck with the short passes and running game, even when the running game wasn't producing. I hope this is a permanent adjustment. Yes we can always throw the hell out of the ball and score fast if our defense is letting us down but why if we don't have to. Also defense still sucks. Albeit maybe a smidge improved. WhoDat!656 likes this.
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Happy the vikes didn't get a TD A win is a win, it was frustrating to watch at times but like you said we closed the game out properly I still think we overpaid for Byrd, not really impressed with the no picks by our D at all.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,287	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Originally Posted by dizzle88 Happy the vikes didn't get a TD A win is a win, it was frustrating to watch at times but like you said we closed the game out properly I still think we overpaid for Byrd, not really impressed with the no picks by our D at all. I agree with you except about Byrd. Malcolm Jenkins has two picks this year including a beautiful lay out diving pick that I had the unsettling pleasure of watching a few minutes ago meanwhile ballhawking Byrd comes here and hasn't really done much.Strange coincidence .Maybe several of our defensive coaches are overpaid.

09-21-2014, 05:00 PM	#4
ikecomp 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 329	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I agree with you except about Byrd. Malcolm Jenkins has two picks this year including a beautiful lay out diving pick that I had the unsettling pleasure of watching a few minutes ago meanwhile ballhawking Byrd comes here and hasn't really done much.Strange coincidence .Maybe several of our defensive coaches are overpaid. Byrd did cause a fumble and turnover in the first game against the falcons so he's responsible for at least one. I do agree though, that both he and vacaro can produce and we should expect more.
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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Thought our team played better after the drew slam, looked like the d finally started flying to the ball. foreverfan likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Originally Posted by spkb25 Thought our team played better after the drew slam, Twitter spkb25 likes this.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/...89478570590208 mitch, something tells me he said it a bit different, lol

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game It wasn't as dominant as most of us wanted, but it was obvious we were the better team. We still have some issues, but we're on the right track. spkb25, exile and saintsfan403 like this.

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Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: Love the way Payton finished the game Originally Posted by Danno It wasn't as dominant as most of us wanted, but it was obvious we were the better team. We still have some issues, but we're on the right track. Every team has issues it's just whose better at covering them up an illusion of some sort

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