[CBFF] Game Comments - Minnesota Vikings 12/3/06

[Tom Shannon]

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> bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Victor Waldron
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> Subject: Re: [CBFF] Game Comments - Minnesota Vikings 12/3/06
> 
> > 3. Patience really should have been a watch word today.  It's evident
> that
> > throwing deep with the windy weather was a mistake.  I also thought a
> much
> > maligned Minnesota secondary did a nice job today.
> 
> This is one thing I didn't understand. For instance, Berrian was open
> on the second INT but the ball didn't get there. I don't recall if Rex
> was able to step into the throw but generally it's harder to throw
> deep in the cold.

This is a good point.  I suggested once last year that Grossman's arm didn't
look live in the cold.  I caught some flack for it at the time.  I forgot
about it but now that I think about it, I believe you're right.  It could
have been the same phenomenon.

> > 4. Though I wasn't vocal about it, I freely admit that I was not
> thrilled
> > with the drafting of Devin Hester in the second round.  It was evident
> even
> > then that he was  essentially going to be only a return guy, at least
> his
> > first year.  But I have to hand it to Jerry Angelo.  In terms of points
> put
> > on the board, Devon Hester was probably worth the pick.
> 
> "Probably???" With his athleticism it will be interesting to see what
> he can do at CB once he gets coached up at the position.

One of the boys at the Sun-Times still thinks they need to find a spot for
him on offense whether Hester likes it or not.  I read it again just this
morning.

Tom S.

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