HJ Sports Blog

The Minnesota Twins once had a promotion of “Get to know them.” This slogan could easily have been adopted by the Viking for the upcoming season. In the past few years, the Vikings have become more and more difficult to watch because you just knew they would give the game away. In past years, though, at least I knew the names of some of the players. As I was drafting for my fantasy league, I realized I don’t know much about this year’s Vikings team, and I have a feeling a lot of other fans are in the same boat. No, not a “love” boat. I’m excited about Adrian Peterson and even Chester Taylor, but I just don’t see Jackson or Holcomb leading the purple to the promise land. In fact I see them and the Vikings moving down to the cellar. I know fine wine is kept in the cellar, but unfortunately, I fear this season’s Purple grapes will leave a sour taste in our mouths. We can only hope a little aging will produce a vintage product.