nidan said:
Did it really show that ? I agree it certainly appeared that way but appearances can be deceptive.
For example they had 4 out their 1st string OL in for the whole 1st half. Also its was well reported that the Vikes wanted to win this game, somebody fogot to tell Mike Tice that these ones don't count. How did this stack up for thre rest of the game, do you know, I don't but it sure looked like the Vikes really wanted to win this one.
Did Denny want to win this game ? I'm sure that like us he would rather win it but where was winning on his priorities for this game ?
Lastly, I don't think we can forget the changes, what that menas is that right now most teams who have not had significant changes are ahead of us. That's what preseason is for, practice, nothing more.
The Vikings are flat out better regardless of how long they played starters. The score didn't make them better. Do a matchup:
OL - edge Vikes
QB - edge Vikes
RB - edge probably Vikes but we can call it a draw
WR - edge Vikes mostly due to injury
DL - edge Vikes
LB - even (I really like the Cards LB corp)
DB - edge Vikes
Flat out the Vikings were more talented team and that is expected since it will take time to overhaul this roster.
Denny really wanted to win this one bad but was playing it down as it was preseason. Personally I am glad he didn't get caught up in the nonsensical hype surrounding this August game. Disaster could have resulted.
All I am saying is, the score does matter just not to the extent it does in the regular season. I want them to win every game they play and I believe the players and coaches do as well but there isn't the sense of urgency to win preseason games.
The sky is not falling yet. Growth as a team is the operative word now and we will see how far they have come next week.