No doubt the vikings had the playmakers to complete those 3rd downs the last half dozen years. The qb however, was so often flushed or sacked by instant D pressure from between the tackles.
Remember when Slick tried to sell us the idea that kirko had greater escapability than keenum?
It was an obvious lie at the time & only got worse. That comment from Spielman has always bugged the crab out of me. I doubt I ever let that one go- lol.
That same middle pressure, vs a trained up JJ?
Not only does his college tape show him buying time & completing passes on the run. It also shows him cutting & weaving through defenders.
There is a lot to like about JJ. With the development staff in the building. Ya gotta have reasonable hope it will transfer to the nfl.
I do have to admit tho...
The bears look suddenly very, very friggen good.
DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, K-met & Swift plus now Rome Odunze. A line that showed to be improved in 2023. Pretty good D, ranked #1 i think in pts the last 6 weeks.
Is there a weakness on the Bears if Caleb shows?
Staying out of the cellar in the 24 N North will be quite a challenge!
Vikes should be drafting in the top 12 range again in 2025... Trading away those 2-5th rounders us going to hurt! Some very good linemen coming available in that draft- especially big interior types on both sides. Guys traditionally picked late 1st through early 3rd.
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