Foles November 10, 2020
Looking back at Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles, it's hard not to think of our contest
with him in our NFC Championship game a few years back. Although there are
many things to point to in that contest that resulted in our eventual demise,
there is one outstanding observation that cannot be contested. In our
final contest, the Eagles offensive line was without question the very best in
the league where our offensive line left much to be desired. In that game
Nick Foles played that entire game completely unmolested where he tore this
franchise a new one from the pocket. In other words, if either Foles or
Brady is left to their own devices ... they will rip you
apart.
To beat Nick Foles & the Bears in Chicago, you need to look no further than
their recent contest where the Saints defense was relentless ... getting to
Foles often.
The Vikings have lost the last four games versus the Bears (2 years straight)
where they have been Head Coach Mike Zimmer's nemesis. At first it was
Kalil Mack who became a one man wrecking crew to an evolution of a faltering
offense in the face of a very good defense. Once again, Chicago is
sporting one of the best defensive units which will again be a great test for
our evolving offense hoping that Kirk Cousins can maintain himself by securing
first downs & protect our possessions. Handing points over to
the Bears will not be tolerated.
To be direct, this franchises cannot progress-on-schedule without confronting
& besting its opposition. This Viking franchise must find a way to
beat the Bears, on their turf, as management will not stand pat being dominated
by this particular division rival. This testament or axiom is as clear as
an azure lake. The Bears, like many other teams, have major
shortcomings. These deficiencies must be exploited through a complete team
effort & it all begins with shaking up Foles in that
pocket.
Keep in mind, that all teams are anything but equal. What works for one
team should not be relied upon for another. Rodgers, out of the pocket, is
a nightmare, whereas Foles, on the run out of the pocket is an entirely
different matter. In other words, you are not playing the Fudgies, where
that accrued discipline needs to flex into facing a completely different
opponent. Watching Foles versus the Saints, he did get out of the pocket,
where he eventually did find the open receiver, but the flustered Foles was off
just enough to prevent his signature precise accurate throws. Funny things
happen when dudes are breathing down your neck. Foles does not equal
Rodgers!
One more thing, for Cousins to develop his touch
throws, he's going to need "Significant-Height-Obstacles" located
between him & his receiver. Too often we see quarterbacks throwing the
ball with no obstacles whatsoever, in front of him, causing the QB's not to
shuffle their feet as well as develop "Touch Throwing" ... No wonder
there are so many batted-down balls. There is timing throws & then
there is situational awareness.
The Viking Ghost Writer
http://MyVikingBlood.org
Date: November 10, 2020
