Minnesota Vikings Friday's coverage on Bleacher Report

[cowboyjoe]

By Darren Wolfson
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Friday, January 15, 2010
1:31 pm DT Pat Williams on Dallas' three-headed rushing attack: "Ain’t no Superman over there. I ain’t seen them busting up nobody like that. They all get tackled, they all bleed. If you can bleed, you’re human. That’s how I look at it."

1:21 pm How Dallas QB Tony Romo handles the Vikings' pressure Sunday will be a big key. The Vikings led the NFL in the regular season with 48 sacks, 32 of which came when they only rushed four guys, according to Elias.

1:20 pm Something for the Vikings to keep an eye on Sunday: According to Elias, the Cowboys lead the NFL in draw plays - 105. Those 105 plays generated 547 yards, the most for any team on such plays.

1:20 pm Not a good combination: The Vikings' issues with tackling with Dallas' big play passing ability. The Cowboys had 61 pass plays of 20+ yards in the regular season, among the best in the NFL.

12:56 pm Four of RB Adrian Peterson's six best games have come versus a 3-4 defensive look, which Dallas uses. Coach Brad Childress and a few players said Dallas' defense most resembles Baltimore's. Against Baltimore this year, Peterson ran for 143 yards.

12:50 pm Practice report: After missing Thursday with a back injury, FB Naufahu Tahi is back on the field. Everyone else was accounted for when reporters were granted access. CB Antoine Winfield, when the back-seven lined up, was featured exclusively in the slot.

12:39 pm The Vikings, in going 8-0 at home, averaged 32.8 points per game. On defense, they allowed just 15.5 points per game. The Cowboys were 5-3 on the road and averaged 20.3 points per game while giving up 17.4.

12:29 pm Vikings fans, a friendly reminder: Since 2003, road teams have an impressive 11-13 record in the divisional round of the playoffs. Homefield advantage, even with the Vikings 8-0 at the Metrodome in the regular season, can mean little in the playoffs.

12:27 pm One sort-of new wrinkle you should expect to see Sunday: Rookie S Jamarca Sanford, like he did in the regular season finale, taking snaps away from S Tyrell Johnson. Johnson's tackling has been an issue all season long.

12:23 pm Hard to believe: DT Pat Williams has played in the NFL for 14 years and has NEVER won a playoff game.

12:19 pm One distinct advantage Sunday for the Vikings: K Ryan Longwell finished with a 92.9 field goal percentage, tops among all kickers with at least 20 attempts. He also has worked with the same holder and long snapper for four years. Dallas K Shaun Suisham signed Dec. 21.


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[brickman]

12:23 pm Hard to believe: DT Pat Williams has played in the NFL for 14 years and has NEVER won a playoff game.




Too bad it's going to be 15 years Pat.

 

[cowboyjoe]

12:23 pm Hard to believe: DT Pat Williams has played in the NFL for 14 years and has NEVER won a playoff game.




Too bad it's going to be 15 years Pat.

would be good if that happened wouldnt it, then we can ask pat williams what happened with his comments we will win,

 

[cowboyjoe]

here is some more pop offs from the vikings players;
WR Sidney Rice on Dallas' secondary: "They’re back deep. They’re not going to give up the big play. DeSean Jackson, I think, led the league with the most explosive plays downfield, 50 yards or more. Just watching them go against him, they’re not going to give up the big play so we have to work the intermediate stuff."

2:24 pm Coach Brad Childress post-practice: "We had a very good week of practice. I just think everyone on this team is just trying to see what they can do to contribute to us and our effort on Sunday. They are all looking forward to it."

2:36 pm Rookie S Jamarca Sanford on his role on Sunday: "I guess just like the Giants game. All I can do is go with the flow and when my number is called, be ready." Translation: He will split snaps with S Tyrell Johnson.

2:42 pm DT Pat Williams on whether as a veteran he'll address the team tomorrow: "No. The whole team is ready. Everyone is feeling good. Always talk to the young guys, pull the young guys to the side, tell them, 'Don't play uptight and have fun with it.'"

2:38 pm RG Anthony Herrera on one strategical move you will see on Sunday: "In our system, I call myself the pulling guard. I love to pull. We have a nice little mix for them - pulling zone schemes and gap schemes."

 

[Huntstyle]

"Against Baltimore this year, Peterson ran for 143 yards."

And yet still, Minn only won that game because of a missed FG by Baltimore. Either way, that was a LONG time ago.

 

[Huntstyle]

"DT Pat Williams on Dallas' three-headed rushing attack: "Ain’t no Superman over there. I ain’t seen them busting up nobody like that."

Apparently he didn't see film of Felix from last week???