Flip wrote:Bison-Vikes #1 wrote: The Vikes will not be competing for a division title in 2-3 years with the Packers and Lions in it. Not unless they stock up on some very good d-backs, fix their O-line and develop a QB. H-ll, even Chicago with Cutler is ahead of them. Both the Pack and Lions are young, loaded with talent and seem to have the front office (Packers proven, Lions yet to be seen) to keep it going in that direction.
Yep, took many years to compete with the Lions.
Bison-Vikes #1 wrote:I thought this thread would be fun to bring back to the top. I for one did not think the Vikes could win the division in less then 2 years. For them to do so, would have to at least:
1. Get a general manager (which they did).
2. Fill some old positions with good, young talent (which they did).
3. Groom a qb (verdict still out but looking good).
I am still leery in drinking the "purple" kool aid, but man they are fun to watch again. Still sitting there weekly at the end of the games, thinking they will screw it up but they haven't. A number of posters on this thread mentioned how it was possible for the Vikes to turn it around in a short time. I really didn't think it could happen unless the things mentioned above and quite frankly a lot of other things fell into place. It seems this year, they are not making all the stupid mistakes and shooting themselves in the foot. Or, even though they have, they have not imploded afterwards. Maybe drafting character and smarter players is starting to pay off. Also, if you list the Vike's players, there has always been plenty of "star power", but they seem to be doing and saying all the right things. Maybe Frasier is the coach of the future for the Vikes. GO VIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went back and brought this thread to the top in October to admit that I didn't think the Vikes could turn it around in such a short time. Let's see, should we go back and look at some of your statements? PS - They still weren't competing for a division title either.
Flip wrote:The Chiefs could easily win the AFC West next year with the return of their best defensive and offensive player and their starting QB.
As far as the Lions and Packers being certain locks to win the division by some posters for the next couple years. You never know what's going to happen. Rodgers isn't completely injury free, he broke his foot the first game he ever played. He missed a game with a concussion last season. If their offense slips a little next season and their defense remains one of the leagues worst they could struggle to win the division.
Stafford is one of the most injury prone QBs in the league. In his first 2 seasons he missed 6 more games than he played.
Cutler isn't as great as some posters are making him out to be either. Plus he's hurt all the time.
Remember prior to this season when the Eagles were supposed to win the east? That could happen to any team.