DMD Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Go figure. Maybe not terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEEDS Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I'm in the middle..not great but better than what the Vikes had to work with. It is a positive after losing Cousins for the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Haven’t watched a lot of his play this year, but I like this move. Cost was cheap, and he’s got some solid weapons to work with now. Color me mildly optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Scorp Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Agree that Dobbs did not cost much and is probably better option than the rookie. He does have weapons, especially when JJ comes back. Defense is playing well so maybe a Case Keenum type scenario?? 😏 Vikings need to figure out the running game though. Not sure why KOC keeps giving Mattison the ball as Ackers just seems to be more explosive... Plus Mattison seems to be a horrible pass blocker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 how long until dobbs learns the offense and starts? 2 weeks? More? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 These journeymen QBs play with a chip on their shoulder. This will definitely be interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 He seems alright. Can rush a bit which is nice. I would assume he'd be ready by next week depending on how Hill does this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Dcat said: how long until dobbs learns the offense and starts? 2 weeks? More? I think he may have had some experience with the Arizona offense prior to going there, but didn't he start like a couple days after arriving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinishTheDrill Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 a 6th for a 7th? I mean, Dobbs did pretty OK this season. I think thats sort of a paltry sum, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, darin3 said: I think he may have had some experience with the Arizona offense prior to going there, but didn't he start like a couple days after arriving? Yes, he did start immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) He also started a playoff game for TEN on very short notice last year, if I'm not mistaken. I have no idea what he'll bring to MIN, but they had to do something, and they could have done much worse. Oh, and he's very smart. I'll take it. Edit: After reading Steve's post, I remembered that it wasn't a playoff game, but rather a must-win game to get INTO the playoffs. Either way, the kid seems to pick things up quickly, between his stints in TEN and ARI (not to mention the other places he's been). Edited November 3, 2023 by Gopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Gopher said: He also started a playoff game for TEN on very short notice last year, if I'm not mistaken. I have no idea what he'll bring to MIN, but they had to do something, and they could have done much worse. Oh, and he's very smart. I'll take it. Well it's sure the f**k better than Zach F----g Wilson! A Tale of Two three Cities: NY Jets: Franchise QB tears achilles. Joe Douglas and Robert Saliva" Let's sit on our asses and allow Zach Wilson to start notwithstanding we've seen over and over again how dreadfully bad he is for two straight years plus this entire summer... with minimal improvement... actually none. Not to mention the stupidity in not obtaining a feasible back up for your spanking new 40 year old franchise QB during the off season when guys like Minshew were avaialble. Minnesota (Twin Cities) Vikings: 4-4 team. Franchise QB tears achilles. Team takes IMMEDIATE action and at least attempts to salvage the season if current backups can't do it. Whether Dobbs succeeds or not is not the issue. They took immediate action. Jets sat around on their fat asses and ignored the painfully obvious fact that every single NFL fan already knew. THere is something not quite right going on there. Woody Johson affiliated with JetBlue (Wilson family) maybe. Because it all makes no sense. Edited November 1, 2023 by Dcat 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Good signing by the Vikings. I wondered when Dobbs got benched right before the trade deadline if they were planning to move him. Probably already had some offers, then a bidding war may have started when the Vikings jumped in. He was Jacoby Brissett's backup last year for the Browns, and seemed to be OK but was never pressed into action. Cut when Watson returned from suspension, also did a stint with the Lions before being acquired by the Titans. He played in a game about a week after being signed, with Tannehill injured and rookie QB Willis not playing well. His second and final start for the Titans came in their final game, they needed a win to clinch the hapless AFC South division, but they lost and missed the playoffs at 7-10 (Titans lost 7 in a row to end their once promising season that started 7-3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn5033 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Very impressive what he did today. Viking’s had no business winning. Down to their 3rd string QB who has been here 5 days. Down 2 of their top 3 wide receivers. Eventually lost Akers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 12:28 AM, Dcat said: Well it's sure the f**k better than Zach F----g Wilson! A Tale of Two three Cities: NY Jets: Franchise QB tears achilles. Joe Douglas and Robert Saliva" Let's sit on our asses and allow Zach Wilson to start notwithstanding we've seen over and over again how dreadfully bad he is for two straight years plus this entire summer... with minimal improvement... actually none. Not to mention the stupidity in not obtaining a feasible back up for your spanking new 40 year old franchise QB during the off season when guys like Minshew were avaialble. Minnesota (Twin Cities) Vikings: 4-4 team. Franchise QB tears achilles. Team takes IMMEDIATE action and at least attempts to salvage the season if current backups can't do it. Whether Dobbs succeeds or not is not the issue. They took immediate action. Jets sat around on their fat asses and ignored the painfully obvious fact that every single NFL fan already knew. THere is something not quite right going on there. Woody Johson affiliated with JetBlue (Wilson family) maybe. Because it all makes no sense. I pretty much agree with that entire diatribe. The way the Jets Jets Jets handled it is confusing. There was little about Wilson that made you think he could get it done. Idk bc I am not paying attention but it feels like whoever drafted Wilson is trying very hard to prove they didn't make a colossal mistake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 This is what makes this game great https://x.com/Vikings/status/1721311430912414044?s=20 https://x.com/Vikings/status/1721311430912414044?s=20 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Quote Incredible stories from the Vikings' locker room today. Josh Dobbs didn't take a single rep with the offense in practice. No snaps from Garrett Bradbury. Had never thrown passes to anyone, and didn't know most of their full names. "That's for next week," he said. @SeifertESPN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 This was a great story on Sunday, no doubt about it. This might have got lost in the shuffle, but with Hall injured, our emergency QB yesterday was Cam Akers. Dobbs was basically playing without a net on top of everything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I hadn't realized/remembered the Vikings had another QB ahead of Dobbs, who started and got hurt. Even more impressive considering he had no real time to work with his new teammates. What a great story, good for the Vikings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, SeductiveNun said: This was a great story on Sunday, no doubt about it. This might have got lost in the shuffle, but with Hall injured, our emergency QB yesterday was Cam Akers. Dobbs was basically playing without a net on top of everything else. I was watching with my son and girlfriend, both of which are still trying to figure out all of the rules, etc. I was explaining that, once they lost Cousins, they were left with just a 5th round rookie, so they went out and traded for another QB. So, when Hall got knocked out (literally), they asked who the backup was after Dobbs. I said "That guy who just carried the ball (Akers)." A few minutes later, the announcer said "Akers is now out of the game with an ankle injury." They both look at me with a look of and my son asked "Who's the backup now?" I told him I had no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Just now, Gopher said: I was watching with my son and girlfriend, both of which are still trying to figure out all of the rules, etc. I was explaining that, once they lost Cousins, they were left with just a 5th round rookie, so they went out and traded for another QB. So, when Hall got knocked out (literally), they asked who the backup was after Dobbs. I said "That guy who just carried the ball (Akers)." A few minutes later, the announcer said "Akers is now out of the game with an ankle injury." They both look at me with a look of and my son asked "Who's the backup now?" I told him I had no idea. Some other RB/WR who is familiar with taking the snap from under center and/or shotgun due to running some wildcat type plays. I suppose the punter or kick holder (often the same) may also be an option since they have some familiarity with trick plays and such. You got to think that with the emergency QB (or anybody else down the pecking order) on the field they're mostly going to hand off or run themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fastdoc Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Gopher said: Incredible stories from the Vikings' locker room today. Josh Dobbs didn't take a single rep with the offense in practice. No snaps from Garrett Bradbury. Had never thrown passes to anyone, and didn't know most of their full names. "That's for next week," he said. @SeifertESPN Sometimes this is the best situation. No lofty expectations and nowhere to go but up. Takes out the emotional stress and leaves only the win or die trying attitude. No complexity, no overthinking, just go out and do. The problem is, he set a good bar. I hope he breaks it every week, it was fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 This is the story of the weekend. Yes, above Stroud's historic game 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 16 hours ago, Gopher said: I was watching with my son and girlfriend, both of which are still trying to figure out all of the rules, etc. I was explaining that, once they lost Cousins, they were left with just a 5th round rookie, so they went out and traded for another QB. So, when Hall got knocked out (literally), they asked who the backup was after Dobbs. I said "That guy who just carried the ball (Akers)." A few minutes later, the announcer said "Akers is now out of the game with an ankle injury." They both look at me with a look of and my son asked "Who's the backup now?" I told him I had no idea. Kevin O'Connell? Player/coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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