Comments on: OFFSEASON PREVIEW: Offensive Tackle http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/ The Definitive Minnesota Vikings Blog! Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:41:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: krugjr http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17103 krugjr Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:52:41 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17103 freds, ok, ok, thanks for pulling me back in line....for me to go from Pastor Krug to soft porn only shows I haven't recovered from the loss yet.........we all have had the "wild ride" for part of our lives, granted, but my guess is we all kept it private.....BMac sticks it right out there in public for the whole world to see, and he seems to enjoy that part of it, and that's what worries me the most about his future in Purple (the boat party, the you tube videos, miami, etc)...pay someone that kind of money and I expect a little more "dedication" to the trade.....I see a little too much of the "me first" in him, and I'd prefer a team guy, and something tells me the Wilfs have told Spielman to find one! freds, ok, ok, thanks for pulling me back in line….for me to go from Pastor Krug to soft porn only shows I haven’t recovered from the loss yet………we all have had the “wild ride” for part of our lives, granted, but my guess is we all kept it private…..BMac sticks it right out there in public for the whole world to see, and he seems to enjoy that part of it, and that’s what worries me the most about his future in Purple (the boat party, the you tube videos, miami, etc)…pay someone that kind of money and I expect a little more “dedication” to the trade…..I see a little too much of the “me first” in him, and I’d prefer a team guy, and something tells me the Wilfs have told Spielman to find one!

]]> By: Lost Viking http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17085 Lost Viking Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:51:16 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17085 McKinnie embarrassed himself and the League. He performed poorly against Peppers but otherwise his play was solid. When Hutch is healthy they are able to move the line. McKinnie's behavior could be an indicator of future trouble. He has two strikes with the League and Vike need some type of insurance. Loadholt played well but is still raw. Plays a little soft and agree checks out mentally from time to time. Conclusion: Vike will select OL help but in the form of a guard. Iaputi (sp?) was one of most talked about players at Seniors workout. A guard plays now. A tackle won't start. If Iaputi falls to #30 he would solidify interior of line for AD. McKinnie embarrassed himself and the League. He performed poorly against Peppers but otherwise his play was solid. When Hutch is healthy they are able to move the line.

McKinnie’s behavior could be an indicator of future trouble. He has two strikes with the League and Vike need some type of insurance.

Loadholt played well but is still raw. Plays a little soft and agree checks out mentally from time to time.

Conclusion: Vike will select OL help but in the form of a guard. Iaputi (sp?) was one of most talked about players at Seniors workout. A guard plays now. A tackle won’t start. If Iaputi falls to #30 he would solidify interior of line for AD.

]]> By: bigjohnny84 http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17084 bigjohnny84 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:16:13 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17084 Cmon Freds, better than most? Give me a break, average or below at best all things considered. Cmon Freds, better than most? Give me a break, average or below at best all things considered.

]]> By: Adam Warwas http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17082 Adam Warwas Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:03:13 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17082 Freds, I assume you are talking about Ducasse? He's a big dude (about 340 lbs.) that seems durable and somewhat versatile, as he has played right tackle. His best traits are simply his superb physical abilities (really long arms) and general bulk and strength. He struggles with fundamentals like footwork and reading blitzes, but that can be coached. Overall, I think he could be great but would need a few years as a project. The Vikings might fall in love with him because they love to misplace giant linemen into their zone blocking scheme, and may be willing to snag him in the second... I personally wouldn't consider him until the third (if he's still there) because of the great steals that will be available at the CB position late in the second round. Freds, I assume you are talking about Ducasse? He’s a big dude (about 340 lbs.) that seems durable and somewhat versatile, as he has played right tackle.

His best traits are simply his superb physical abilities (really long arms) and general bulk and strength.

He struggles with fundamentals like footwork and reading blitzes, but that can be coached.

Overall, I think he could be great but would need a few years as a project. The Vikings might fall in love with him because they love to misplace giant linemen into their zone blocking scheme, and may be willing to snag him in the second…

I personally wouldn’t consider him until the third (if he’s still there) because of the great steals that will be available at the CB position late in the second round.

]]> By: Fragile Freds http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17080 Fragile Freds Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:38:35 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17080 Krugs, Did you say "mount groupies?", how did we get to this place? Poor pass protection, can't run block, bad corn rows, metal pole across bouncers head, pro bowl reject....but mounting groupies? Must have been that picture of Lil Kimberly. It's going to be a long long off season if Freds guy Krugs is playing the mounting groupies card this early in the off season. Brian will be starting next year, he's a kook, not a good guy, and generally a richard, but he's better than most. Imagine Banjo running for his life with a rookie left tackle? If we can get something for him of great value, then send him and his rap a packin'. If not, keep him. Krugs...clean it up dude, Freds is beginning to worry about you! Mounting groupies...sheesh. AK - What do you know about this communist guard from UMASS? Krugs,

Did you say “mount groupies?”, how did we get to this place? Poor pass protection, can’t run block, bad corn rows, metal pole across bouncers head, pro bowl reject….but mounting groupies? Must have been that picture of Lil Kimberly. It’s going to be a long long off season if Freds guy Krugs is playing the mounting groupies card this early in the off season.

Brian will be starting next year, he’s a kook, not a good guy, and generally a richard, but he’s better than most. Imagine Banjo running for his life with a rookie left tackle?

If we can get something for him of great value, then send him and his rap a packin’. If not, keep him.

Krugs…clean it up dude, Freds is beginning to worry about you! Mounting groupies…sheesh.

AK – What do you know about this communist guard from UMASS?

]]> By: Todd Flaxton http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17076 Todd Flaxton Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:48:41 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17076 All of Mister MacKinnley's troubles are a direct result of his involvement with Mister Random Thoughts Guy. What a terrible blogger and horrible person. ~TDF All of Mister MacKinnley’s troubles are a direct result of his involvement with Mister Random Thoughts Guy. What a terrible blogger and horrible person.

~TDF

]]> By: bigjohnny84 http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17074 bigjohnny84 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:32 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17074 Charlie, I would hope they are exploring other options. Bmac isnt exactly reliable and I for one dont trust him one bit. Charlie, I would hope they are exploring other options. Bmac isnt exactly reliable and I for one dont trust him one bit.

]]> By: Purple Charlie http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17073 Purple Charlie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:49:54 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17073 Johnny, He makes it hard to want him starting next year, He just seems to have no common sense at all, I wish someone would fall to our laps in the first 2 rounds that would be a starting caliber tackle... Johnny, He makes it hard to want him starting next year, He just seems to have no common sense at all, I wish someone would fall to our laps in the first 2 rounds that would be a starting caliber tackle…

]]> By: Purple Charlie http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17072 Purple Charlie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:44:05 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17072 Matt, You have good points, But hopefully they address the Offensive line with a couple draft picks or possibly F.A. Matt, You have good points, But hopefully they address the Offensive line with a couple draft picks or possibly F.A.

]]> By: bigjohnny84 http://www.vikingsgab.com/2010/02/09/offseason-preview-offensive-tackle/comment-page-1/#comment-17066 bigjohnny84 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:39:08 +0000 http://www.vikingsgab.com/?p=2965#comment-17066 Dont forget there is some serious downside to keeping the big dope. If anything happens, no matter how small, this offseason Roger Goodell will throw the book at him. Bmac just doesnt seem to have the desire to be great or the brains either. Dont forget there is some serious downside to keeping the big dope. If anything happens, no matter how small, this offseason Roger Goodell will throw the book at him. Bmac just doesnt seem to have the desire to be great or the brains either.

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