The Vikings sold out to stop Zeke?

TheMarathonContinues

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Why in the hell didn't the Cowboys sell out to stop Cook? What was the worse thing that as going to happen? Kirk Cousins was going to beat us? Or did we sell out to stop Cook we just couldn't? I don't understand why these coaches overthink and over coach themselves to losses.
 

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thatas the thing, we knew it was going to happen, we didnt care.

Zimmer took my advice, dont take teh Cowboys seriously and he didnt.
 

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Don't know the splits, but I saw a lot of 3 linebackers on the field last night, which seemed to be above average compared to other games. Of course the Vikings used a lot of 2 TE sets and the FB at times.

I still believe certain teams use our aggressive front four to their advantage. Know Collins will shoot a certain gap? Give him a quick shove to open the lane for a second and then attack LVE/Smith. And it seemed only 1 DL knew when a screen was called. In the second half they had 3 OL/TE with a wide open lane with only LVE out there to get gangbanged.
 

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Why in the hell didn't the Cowboys sell out to stop Cook? What was the worse thing that as going to happen? Kirk Cousins was going to beat us? Or did we sell out to stop Cook we just couldn't? I don't understand why these coaches overthink and over coach themselves to losses.
They didn't sell out to stop zeke. They just abused our overpaid O line. Zeke only ran against a stacked box 2 times out of 20. difference is their D lineman and LBs made plays and learned how to tackle in pop warner.
 

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thatas the thing, we knew it was going to happen, we didnt care.

Zimmer took my advice, dont take teh Cowboys seriously and he didnt.
I think he took them seriously he just didn't take their passing attack serious because he knew no matter how much success they would have they would go away from it and give their 50 million dollar back carries to end the game. Morons......
 

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They didn't sell out to stop zeke. They just abused our overpaid O line. Zeke only ran against a stacked box 2 times out of 20. difference is their D lineman and LBs made plays and learned how to tackle in pop warner.
Man I don't know....Harrison Smith was around that line all game it felt like and it seemed like they just played our receivers man to man and just hoped for the best out of there.
 

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Man I don't know....Harrison Smith was around that line all game it felt like and it seemed like they just played our receivers man to man and just hoped for the best out of there.
It's still favorable if a safety comes up. 6 blockers vs 7 guys. That's why RBs get paid to make 1 guy miss.
 

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Rod Marinelli has never heard of a run blitz.

How is it a 6 man box when they have their safety flying up right before the snap? Harrison spent 1/2 the game in the box.
 

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It's still favorable if a safety comes up. 6 blockers vs 7 guys. That's why RBs get paid to make 1 guy miss.
What 6 blockers you counting becauseI hope Connor Williams ain't one of them lol. And depending on the play Zach Martin and Fredericks aren't either. That whole interior is doo doo butter. Fredericks and Martin have reputation here but they aren't playing like the best in the league at their positions like they are being paid.
 

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What 6 blockers you counting becauseI hope Connor Williams ain't one of them lol. And depending on the play Zach Martin and Fredericks aren't either. That whole interior is doo doo butter. Fredericks and Martin have reputation here but they aren't playing like the best in the league at their positions like they are being paid.
I agree but the numbers are still favorable and we should be able to run against those fronts. Key word is "should"
 

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Vikings have a stout run defense. They didnt sell out

And our defensive scheme was fine, the issue was execution. Cook ran through a bunch of arm tackles, if they wrap him up at first contact they win this game.
 

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Since when has this team changed their philosophy to defeat opponents? This staff assumes their brand of football will win against any opponent.

The thing is, you have to be malleable and fluid as a
coach with your game plan. Take a look at the opponent and exploit their weakness. Not impose your will and hope for the best.
 
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