NFL 2017

[Midwest Spy]

Now that I’ve had a moment to collect myself (and get the driveway shoveled and jidsnto bed) I’ve got these comments:

1. That was a typical Viking playoff effort for 59 minutes and 50 seconds. This was the same script (more or less) that I’ve watched since I was 6 years old. Sure, we’ve won some playoff games, but in the end, this franchise is known more for stealing defeat from the jaws of victory than anything else.

2. Great clock management by Mike Zimmer. After Drew Brees converted 4^th and 10 to set up NO for what appeared to be the GW FG, I started yelling at the tv for Zim to use his timeouts. When Sean Payton predictably ran on 3^rd and 1 with 31 seconds left, I knew we’d have a remote shot.

Brilliant on his part.

3. Case Keenum

Can I say it again?

Case Keenum.

In high school, he wore purple and gold.

Before he arrived at his high schoo, his team had never won a state championship.

Guess what?

He won a state championship!

He’s got guts and smarts.

4. Drew Brees was everything advertised. He’s the consummate pro and put his team in position to steal a victory.

5. Stefon Diggs.

I love that kid!