Sharper: "Vikings fans will have a lot to cheer about"

**singersp** · 08-23-2007, 05:31 AM

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By Eric Krupka on August 23, 2007 12:33 AM
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Darren Sharper believes the Minnesota Vikings are a playoff-caliber team. He told FoxSportsRadio hosts Chris Myers and Sean Farnham on "The Drive on Fox" Tuesday that "Vikings fans will have a lot to cheer about."...

**vikingivan** · 08-23-2007, 05:36 AM

I have no doubt that we are a playoff caliber team.
All we need is a couple of bounces to go our way and not against us and we will be playing in January.

**PurpleTide** · 08-23-2007, 05:55 AM

With a dominating defense and a young talented offense, Sharper hit it on the head when he said we'll be much improved. We will be a exciting team to watch this season and will be a force in the NFCN this year. Defense will be better against the pass, getting after the QB, and creating TO's, and our offense will be a ball control type, with big play capabilities from AP, and Troy, and a developing Tarvaras.

**Marrdro** · 08-23-2007, 06:11 AM

Thats what I'm talking about.......
;D

**BadlandsVikings** · 08-23-2007, 09:45 AM

Vikings fans will have a lot to cheer about

Can't wait for the season to start

**marstc09** · 08-23-2007, 10:04 AM

I am glad he is speaking out positive but lets not pull a Detroit Lion move and get to cocky.

**C Mac D** · 08-23-2007, 10:10 AM

"marstc09" wrote:

I am glad he is speaking out positive but lets not pull a Detroit Lion move and get to cocky.

Good point. I remember when Daunte Culpepper first went to Miami and he told the fans to "Get ready for a show" only to have one of the worst QB performances ever.

Only bring it up because I thought it was funny. Regardless, I'm pumped to hear Sharper say this! He is one of the best players in the league and he is excited about our team, and so am I.

**marcosMN** · 08-23-2007, 10:19 AM

...he Vikings faced the most pass attempts in the NFL last year (599), yet they allowed the 12th-fewest yards per pass at 6.7.

Can someone tell my why this stat isn't included in ranking pass defenses?

**COJOMAY** · 08-23-2007, 10:20 AM

And don't forget how penalties killed us last year. I don't have the stats to back up my statement but I believe penalties hurt us more than a bad pass defense.

**BloodyHorns82** · 08-23-2007, 10:29 AM

"C" wrote:

"marstc09" wrote:

I am glad he is speaking out positive but lets not pull a Detroit Lion move and get to cocky.

Good point. I remember when Daunte Culpepper first went to Miami and he told the fans to "Get ready for a show" only to have one of the worst QB performances ever.

Only bring it up because I thought it was funny. Regardless, I'm pumped to hear Sharper say this! He is one of the best players in the league and he is excited about our team, and so am I.

He put on one hell of a show alright.
Those were some fun games to watch.