08-29-2021, 08:59 PM
(08-29-2021, 08:41 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: This is definitely concerning. I think last year two of our biggest weaknesses were the run game and stopping the run.
I’m not as concerned with the run game if the pass game is as good as last year and we can open up the run with the pass game. I also think the offensive line is slowly getting better—and the running game will as well.
The run defense is the biggest concern on defense. Another concern is can we shut down teams late in games to secure wins.
Dalvin Cook is the toughest test we could face in week 1. Will he eclipse 200 yards? It is possible. If we can limit him to 150 and a TD, and limit the pass offense of the Viking to a Td or two, we’ll have a chance if our offense is as expected.
There’s a lot to be determined yet. You can’t really gauge how we’ll fair based on preseason.
When the starters were in this preseason the run defense looked good. Now hopefully that translates to the regular season and I agree week 1 will be a very good test.The Vikings run the ball quite a bit and Dalvin Cook is very good so I'm sure he'll get his rushing/receiving but hopefully we can limit them which I think we will.
Atleast what little I've read I think the Vikings have had some issues with they're oline so hopefully we can get after Cousin's a bit. As far as our offense I guess that's the great mystery but as long as we can protect Burrow and call a smart game which I'm less optimistic about then we should have a good chance. Also assuming we keep Patrick it would be nice to see him utilized a little although that might be the homer talking as he could very well not even be active if we keep him.
