[simple simon]

Adrian Peterson showed how great he is last season .... but it wasnt enough

can the 2008 version of the Vikings make the playoffs ?

[Seahawker 562]

They need a more experienced QB. That is what kept them from making the 07 playoffs.

[bears9]

They need a QB, Receivers, and a pass rush then they may have a chance

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by bears9

They need a QB, Receivers, and a pass rush then they may have a chance

They have a great Dline, 2nd best in the league. they have sydney rice, i agree one TE is not enough. And most of all a QB

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

They have a great Dline, 2nd best in the league. they have sydney rice, i agree one TE is not enough. And most of all a QB

Their D-Line stops the run doesn't pressure the QB, another pass rushing end would help them a lot.

[sfgiantsdude]

if peterson continues2 dominate t.jackson stops getting hurt n pulls his head out of his a** and favre retires then...maybe

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by bears9

Their D-Line stops the run doesn't pressure the QB, another pass rushing end would help them a lot.

well if they did that, do you think it would effect there ability to stop the run?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by sfgiantsdude

and favre retires then...maybe

well ok they may not win the division .... but you dont think they would have a shot at the wildcard ?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

well if they did that, do you think it would effect there ability to stop the run?

It could but they need a pass rusher and the run defense should be fine.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by bears9

It could but they need a pass rusher and the run defense should be fine.

If they had someone like Kerney, there D would be great. They would still need to improve on pass protection, but still a big improvment

[sfgiantsdude]

trade there pick in the draft to phins for the monster porter

[Bette]

They arent as bad as you think they are and they do have a shot at the wild card, only with a few improvements.
If they want to make it this year, they have to go with Jackson I think. Unless some really good veteran pops up somewhere. Jackson is young, and has improved. With 260 rush yards, he's proved he's not afraid to tuck the ball and run when there is nothing open. He had 12 interceptions in 12 games. I compared him to Tony Romo who had 19 interceptions in 16 games. I think Jackson will be good enough.
Vikings D was 1st against run, but 32 against the pass. Offense was 1st in rushing, but 28th in passing yards. That last cant all be laid at Jackson's feet. Rice is a good receiver, but they all need to step it up.
Jackson was sacked 19 times in 12 games, which comes out to about 1.6 per game. Romo was sacked 24 times in 16 games which comes out to about 1.5 per game. So pass protection isnt bad comparatively.
Also remember, this team was just buying into Coach Childress's program and he was just buying into this team at the end of the year. They should be in better sync next year.

[Lefty Noob]

Sure, there's a chance. Jackson needs to play better (or be replaced) and they could use upgrades at WR and DB, but they're close.

[azrael492]

I would say their biggest concern would be at DB. It doesn't help stopping the run if you give up a first down at 3rd and long. A better WR would be nice, but teams have won without superstar receivers. They just need somebody to step up as Jackson's go to guy. It can't all be laid a Peterson's feet.