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Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Good morning Horners! Within 24 hours after the Minnesota Vikings getting soundly defeated by the Seattle Seahawks, 21-7, there has been a big repercussion. Fans everywhere started discussing who was to blame, or how the blame should be shared for what is so far turning out to be a disappointing season because none of us suspected that we'd be 6-6-1 at this point in the season. Many have talked about the flaws in Kirk Cousins’ play, offensive coordinator John DeFilippo’s very predictable, almost Brad Childress like playcalling reminiscent of the Kick @$$ Offense, head coach Mike Zimmer's ability to manage more than just the defense, and/or what seems like the inability of Rick Spielman to address the offensive line in any sort of real effective manner. Your favorite three old guys on GMG after the game questioned it like everyone else.
Ted Glover, Drew Bunting, and me, David Stefano shared our initial reactions following the Vikings performance at CenturyLink Field. Needless to say, frustration levels were a little high. We all knew that even though Kirk Cousins isn't playing up towards what we feel his contract demands, that he is and will be the Vikings quarterback through 2020. Any changes in status would not affect him in a way that would take him off the field, less of future injury, Odin forbid. That left the logical choice being OC John DeFilippo because it was very unlikely that Mike Zimmer nor Rick Spielman were in any sort of danger of losing their jobs at this point in the season.
Playcalling was very inefficient and uncreative, to the point where after the game Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner stated that they had watched everything on tape, and the offense did exactly what it did before. He also stated they were not ready to play. That gets put directly on JDF’s lap, and Zimmer made the decision to salvage the season and fire him. After arriving back in Minneapolis at, 4:30 in the morning DeFilippo was officially notified 11 AM of his termination. Kevin Stefanski was promoted from quarterbacks coach to interim offensive coordinator. He basically has a three-game working interview to secure the job for next year.
This change in December is very reminiscent of what happened in 2012 with the Baltimore Ravens when they did the exact same thing firing their offensive coordinator almost on the same day. The Ravens went on to win the Super Bowl that year, hopefully, history will repeat itself this time as well. Either way, it seemed to lift the spirits of many fans and instill a hope that seemed to be waning. What are your thoughts on the game and what has transpired since?
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Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
In this episode:
Myles and Yinka join Jayson to discuss the Minnesota Vikings horrendous offensive display vs Seattle, the firing of John deFilippo, and the direction the Vikings offense might take under newly-hired OC Kevin Stefanski.
Dr. Eric Eager also joins to add some analytic flare to the discussion.
Enjoy.
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Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
In this episode:
@Flipmazzi previews the 6-5-1 Minnesota Vikings conference clash with the 7-5 Seattle Seahawks, and reviews where our team stands 12 games into the 2018 season. They Vikings need a win, but they need to prove they can contend too.
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Sunday Dec 09, 2018
Good Morning Gjallarhorn Episode 038 – Sleepless Over Seattle
Good morning Horners! As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for their Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks, Ted, Drew and myself got together and looked to see what is in our favorite team’s future. Questions abound everywhere with the first being, will the Vikings make the playoffs? This will be very dependent on how they play Monday.
Did you know, that there is only been one coach in the history of the modern NFL that has won a Super Bowl that did not within his first five years? If the Vikings failed to make it to the big game this year, head coach Mike Zimmer will fall into that category of not winning in his first five seasons. He has improved the team over the years, but has he stalled with poor decisions on who he hires to run the offense, or has his vision for how the team should play the game grown stale? Any game in the relatively short NFL season can be significant, but this one even more so on how it relates to the Vikings making the playoffs and giving them the opportunity to surprise and make that run through the Super Bowl.
The team will have to set the tone early, and by early we are looking at the first and second drive of the game. If they do not score early and often, CenturyLink Stadium will be rocking with the 12th man, all of those rabid fans. The way to silence them will be to shut down Russell Wilson, their running game, and the overall play of the Seahawks. Three and outs should be the goal for every defensive stand. Kirk Cousins needs to have one of his "good Kirk" games, along with offensive coordinator John DeFilippo calling a more balanced game. Running the ball against Seattle should be more effective because they are not very good at defending it. Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray should be able to have a very good night.
Ted goes over how a victory improves the Vikings odds to make the playoffs greatly. If they win Monday night, and then don't implode over the last three games of the season, they should easily lock up a playoff spot. However, that will not be the case if they going to Seattle lethargic, and not on top of their game. Player motivation will be key to determine just that.
Drew introduced a new game, called "Way or No Way" in which he asked some interesting questions. How would you answer them? Overall, the crew wasn't feeling overly optimistic about the prime time contest, however we all will be watching and cheering for the victory. How is your mood for the team heading into this road game?
We are interested to hear what you think. Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL!
As always, enjoy the watch!
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Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
In this episode:
- Fantasy Football Playoffs
- Keys to the Game
- Offense
- Take Some Shots
- Defense
- Contain Wilson
- Limit Baldwin / Lockett
- Stop the Run
- Special Teams
- Make Kicks
- Don’t Miss Kicks
- Predictions
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
In this episode:
NFL Talk
- Kareem Hunt
- Redskins QB Situation
- Should the Packers have waited to fire Mike McCarthy?
Vikings Talk
- Patriots Game Recap
- Ongoing tension between Zimmer and Flip
- What is wrong with the Vikings offense?
- Vikings Injury Report
- Trae Waynes
- Stefon Diggs knee injury
- Path to the playoffs?
- Seattle Seahawks Game Preview
- Containing Russell Wilson
- Running the football
- Slowing down Tyler Lockett
- Bold Prediction/Score Prediction
- Prince - Kirk Cousins 350 yards and 3 TDs; 26 - 24 Seahawks
- JR - Danielle Hunter with 3 sacks; 27 -23 Seahawks
- Jayson - Russell Wilson 4 TD combined; 35 24 Seahawks
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Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
In this episode:
- Around the League
- So Yeah… That Happened
- Dalvin Cook
- Cousins Falters
- Suspect Playcalling
- Injuries Stacking Up
- NFC Playoff Picture
- Path to the Playoffs
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Tuesday Dec 04, 2018
Good Morning Gjallarhorn Episode 037 – In The Raw: Where’s The Motivation?
Good morning Horners! Ted, Drew and I gathered together after that disappointing result coming out of New England against the Patriots. The Minnesota Vikings once again failed to live up to expectations. After a week ago were head coach Mike Zimmer had meetings with his offensive coordinator John DeFilippo and his quarterback Kirk Cousins, and they stepped up and won against the Green Bay Packers, they reverted back to the inexplicable poor playcalling and play execution. All of us tried to discuss it in a coherent, and sometimes drunk manner.
There seems to be a severe lack of motivation. It looks like players, and possibly some coaches were going through the motions. When your punter Matt Wile comes strolling out late to be the holder on a field goal attempt. One that Dan Bailey subsequently missed. What is it with Vikings kickers over the last four years? Dan Bailey used to be the most or at least the second most accurate kicker in NFL history, and now the Vikings field goal and extra point attempts seem to be almost the look of the draw whether they are made or not. Could Coach Priefer be the reason?
Dalvin Cook had a great game averaging about 9 yards per carry but was only given the ball 12 times. Why? He was being effective. This is one of those unexplainable decisions on part of, as Troy Aikman put it, the superhot prospect for head coach JDF made Sunday evening. Playcalling like that, along with bunching up wide receiver sets close to the offensive line, made absolutely no sense when everyone knows that the Vikings have had success when they get their playmakers into space.
Bill Belichick will go down as one of the greatest coaches ever, without a doubt, and he has that killer instinct to not only win but to go for the kill and demoralize the opposition. With a combination of blunders from the Vikings and the lack of any sort of ability to sustain drives except maybe when they were desperate, he did just that. The impression for a lot of fans is the Vikings play to defend against the loss, i.e. to protect the victory, but in this game, they were never ahead. It looked like they were playing that way, however. Why?
We are interested to hear what you think. Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL!
As always, enjoy the watch!
The show's theme music is licensed through AudioJungle, the song is Stylish Powerful Energetic Rock.
(All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
Saturday Dec 01, 2018
Saturday Dec 01, 2018
In this episode:
- Around the League
- Seattle Surge
- Trubisky’s Absence
- Dallas’ Big Win
- Packers Recap
- KickerWatch 2018
- Rudy Rudy Rudy
New England Preview - Sendejo to IR
- Rhodes Injury
- How to Slow Down Gronk
- Four Norseman - Pressuring Brady
- Continue GB Offensive Gameplan
- Get Treadwell / Rudy Involved
- Maintain Rushing Game
- Predictions
Friday Nov 30, 2018
Friday Nov 30, 2018
In this episode:
NFL Talk
- Reuben Foster Fiasco
- Baker Mayfield vs Hue Jackson
Vikings Talk
- Packers Game Recap
- Kirk Cousins Game Ball
- Vikings Injury Report
- Andrew Sendejo to IR
- Stefon Diggs knee injury
- Are we about to go on a run?
- New England Game Preview
- New England a good matchup for the Vikings?
- Vikings Offensive Keys
- Vikings Defensive Keys
- Blitzing Tom Brady?
- Vikings Settling In On Defense
- Bold Prediction/Score Prediction
- Myles - Tom Brady under 150 yards; 20-16 Patriots
- JR - Dalvin Cook 100 rushing yards; 24-20 Patriots
- Jayson - Kirk Cousins over 300 yards and 3 TDs; 22-21 Bears
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