I don't have that level of pessimism at allAssuming he doesn't go down with injury. Sorry, it's hard to resist the pessimistic urge inside of me right now.
I don't have that level of pessimism at allAssuming he doesn't go down with injury. Sorry, it's hard to resist the pessimistic urge inside of me right now.
I doubt its a 1:1 relation but i wish we would finally move away from turf and go with grass. Maybe theres some hope or reason the organization will do this after his injury
The injury difference is marginalI don't believe they've figured out a way to grow grass indoors, so I doubt we will see that anytime soon. Maybe there is some possibilities with the "glass" roof, but I'm not sure.
I'm not gonna be too quick to blame the turf. Cousins tore his achilles on natural grass last year, and Teddy B blew out his knee on natural grass also.
Theres ways to do it.I don't believe they've figured out a way to grow grass indoors, so I doubt we will see that anytime soon. Maybe there is some possibilities with the "glass" roof, but I'm not sure.
I'm not gonna be too quick to blame the turf. Cousins tore his achilles on natural grass last year, and Teddy B blew out his knee on natural grass also.
Theres ways to do it.
COPA America was all played on natural grass this past year and there were some indoor venues.
Lambeau finds a way to "grow" grass during the winter with their natural/ turf mixture.
Also someone brought up a good point about how hes not actually missing that many reps come the regular season which is true. Hes only really missing out on the offseason practices and pre season reps.
You are correct they laid sod down. The World Cup is coming here as well and FIFA mandates that they play on grass as well, Point is it can be done if we wanted to go that route. The vikings have already had 2 different turfs at US Bank stadium and im sure that combined cost is around the same probably more of what it would cost to keep a field up and running.I'm guessing they just laid sod indoors just for that event. Laying new sod for 8+ games is probably cost and effort prohibitive.
And, like I said, Cousin's season ending injury happened on Lambeau's turf.
I don't believe the number of players getting knee injuries on turf is all that much different than grass.
If he *was* healthy, he is for sure playing by week 8.Possibly very true.
He’s been ruled out for the season.If he is healthy, he is for sure playing by week 8.
I’m aware. I’m refuting the “he was mostly going to be a clipboard QB this year anyway” statement.He’s been ruled out for the season.
The way you worded it made it seem otherwise.I’m aware. I’m refuting the “he was mostly going to be a clipboard QB this year anyway” statement.
If he was healthy, and the Vikings were 5-2 and Darnold had something like 13 TDs and 5 INTs through 7 games, McCarthy is not for sure playing week 8.If he is healthy, he is for sure playing by week 8.
An "is" should have been a "was"... Whatever. I'm not here to argue about English.The way you worded it made it seem otherwise.
OkayIf he was healthy, and the Vikings were 5-2 and Darnold had something like 13 TDs and 5 INTs through 7 games, McCarthy is not for sure playing week 8.
If he was healthy, and the Vikings were 5-2 and Darnold had something like 13 TDs and 5 INTs through 7 games, McCarthy is not for sure playing week 8.
Wasnt arguing just explaining my side.An "is" should have been a "was"... Whatever. I'm not here to argue about English.
FWIW, they were 6-3 when holding their opponent to 24 or less last season, with wins vs 49ers and GBIf Darnold goes 13TD/5INT, MN is sitting at 2-5 or 3-4. The first 7 games they play 5 Playoff teams from last year, the NYJ (on paper really good), and the NYG.
Week 9 would have been the time to make the QB change. At home, long practice week (previous week was a Thursday game), against middle of the pack team (Colts). The schedule gets easier at that point.
It's a moot point now, just the schedule is rough to start the season for MN and scoring ~24 points a game isn't going to win many of those games.
It should have been "were" -- subjunctive tense, oft-neglected these days.An "is" should have been a "was"... Whatever. I'm not here to argue about English.
OkayBut try being realistic now...
Except, when referring to a specific second person, "was" is the proper word... as was used. "He was mostly going to be a clipboard QB this year anyway”It should have been "were" -- subjunctive tense, oft-neglected these days.
Hammer right to the head of the nail.If Darnold goes 13TD/5INT, MN is sitting at 2-5 or 3-4. The first 7 games they play 5 Playoff teams from last year, the NYJ (on paper really good), and the NYG.
Week 9 would have been the time to make the QB change. At home, long practice week (previous week was a Thursday game), against middle of the pack team (Colts). The schedule gets easier at that point.
Just saying, it's not absolute. Though I guess if we all have to operating under the environment of what YOU think is going to happen, then sure, I guess it wouldn't be possible for you to be wrong.OkayBut try being realistic now...
13 TDs and 5 INTs through 7 games would be 32 TDs and 12 INTs over 17 games, which would've been top 4 in the NFL last year. Darnold would be the last reason that they would have a losing record in this situation, and a QB change still wouldn't happen.If Darnold goes 13TD/5INT, MN is sitting at 2-5 or 3-4. The first 7 games they play 5 Playoff teams from last year, the NYJ (on paper really good), and the NYG.
Week 9 would have been the time to make the QB change. At home, long practice week (previous week was a Thursday game), against middle of the pack team (Colts). The schedule gets easier at that point.
It's a moot point now, just the schedule is rough to start the season for MN and scoring ~24 points a game isn't going to win many of those games.
13 TDs and 5 INTs through 7 games would be 32 TDs and 12 INTs over 17 games, which would've been top 4 in the NFL last year. Darnold would be the last reason that they would have a losing record in this situation, and a QB change still wouldn't happen.