I am....disappointed.
The team was not prepared for this game. I won't hold this against the defense so much because the offense was so terrible that those guys had to be exhausted. But the Vikes knew how to attack the D anyway--run, screens, quick throws. But the Rams offense did not have answers for Zimmer's defense. The defense was clearly crowding the line. It was obvious they were focused on the run. So Hill comes out throwing--hits a nice one to Quick. They seem to have something and then on a second down with everyone expecting a run--they run. The offensive line struggles to move the defensive line, they can't pass protect and the little gimmicks: Austin in the backfield, a little reverse to Givens...well...that went no where fast.
They couldn't seem to come up with any other answers.
Mistakes. Again. Mistakes. Missed FG.
I believe Fisher will fix a lot of it and in three or four more games they'll look better--and of course they'll be into a tough schedule by then and missed an opportunity for a fast start.
Davis was awful. I just don't see much hope there. Get Keenum ready fast.