2013 Vikings off season

[mn_maverick66]

I do agree they should have played Ponder for at least a quarter instead of one series, but I don't think Cassel is anything too special either. Yes Ponder went 1/2 for 15yds and an interception. I thought the interception was a fluke play though. Could have been Ponder's fault, could have been Simpson's fault, or it could have been just timing. Either way it was the first real competition they saw this year. I still believe Ponder is our guy and will prove that over the course of the season. Cassel went 12/19 for 212yds for a touchdown and an interception. Not that outstanding of numbers against 3rd and 4th stringer players. I think the young guys looked promising and think this season will be a fun one to watch. Patterson will be fun to watch also.

[JP Z]

Yep, I am really looking forward to watching Patterson. I think he will be something special.

[CaptainMusky]

Patterson actually reminds me a little bit of Randy Moss when he first came to the league. Granted this is a very SMALL sample size, but what I do think is comparable between the two from first glimpse is, speed, effortless running (seems like he's gliding), good hands.

Way to early to annoint him as anything yet, but I will admit, after that first kickoff "Percy WHO?" was uttered from my mouth. A little early for that too, but will be fun to see how he develops.

[JP Z]

I will admit that "Percy Who?" thought did cross my mind after that opening kickoff. Although I will admit I'm not a huge fan of having one of our Possibly Main Offensive weapons returning kicks.....that is just a recipe for disaster.

[pikestabber]

I will admit that "Percy Who?" thought did cross my mind after that opening kickoff. Although I will admit I'm not a huge fan of having one of our Possibly Main Offensive weapons returning kicks.....that is just a recipe for disaster.

In fairness, Harvin never got hurt on kick-offs...just everywhere else

[LMITOUT]

The only thing worst than the Vikings' offensive line in this game is Paul Allen calling it.

[RumRiverRat]

Paul Allen and Ponder should spoon together some more.

Both are absolutely terrible at their jobs.

PA is virtually unlistenable.

His blatant sexual advances towards any female makes me want to vomit.

[deets22]

Paul Allen cracks me up. All night long it was "we we we" when talking about the Vikings. Then at the end when it was lost "the Vikings lose" come on man Allen doesn't want to go down with his boys.

[Scott K]

Quote:

NFL suspended Vikings FB Jerome Felton three games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Felton was arrested for DUI last summer. His Week 1 status was already in some doubt due to an emergency appendectomy, so at least the brief ban will give Felton an opportunity to be 100-percent healthy upon his return. Felton earned Pro Bowl honors in 2012, clearing lanes in front of NFL leading rusher Adrian Peterson. Felton will be eligible to resume playing games in Week 4