It's Friday, fellow Vikings! I'm at work (as I'm sure you are too), but fortunately since I'm a security guard, there's no issue with me researching and blogging my beloved Vikes at this early hour of the day.
Matt Kalil's hip surgery to fix a labrum tear was successful, but he's done for the season with a six-month recovery time. Hope he roars into camp next year and sets his pace for awesomeness throughout the season!
Sharrif Floyd's right knee arthroscopy happened yesterday, not much buzz on how it went or what the doctors saw so far as I can tell.
In direct contrast to yesterday's news about nothing but the meniscus being hurt in Peterson's knee, today there is a report he has a "slight LCL strain that will not require surgery". I do wish people would quit lying! At least I say when something is just a rumor or culled from twitter.
In good news, we beat the Packers with minimal services from both Kalil and Peterson, so here's hoping the team can keep the good energy and strong-arming up without them! Peterson is a vital presence as a leader, but he's also the kind of guy who will be there, day in and day out, rehabbing, watching film, participating in team activities and standing on the sidelines hollering for his teammates. We won't lose that service from him, for which I'm devoutly thankful! Found a byte today saying Peterson chose the full surgery now because it can potentially give him a few more years of his career now, instead of a partial repair or a trim which could risk his entire career all over again. I have to say, I'm salivating at the thought of a full-speed All Day next to a well-rested Teddy Bridgewater, with a year of Sam Bradford to back up, and emergency Shaun Hill, as well as the surprising emergence of Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen!
Jerick Mckinnon has now won the starting RB spot for the Vikes. Skol, Mckinnon, and all the best of luck when you've got the rock! We've also picked up former Bronco Ronnie Hillman. I had him as a fantasy backup late last season and he was fine. Not a lot of scoring, but if we can use him for misdirection and blocking, and regular runs when Mckinnon is targeted by the defense, all should be "doable" if not "good"!
Lastly, sending out positive thoughts to the o-line in practice this week. Because we need some good breaks there!!
SKOL!
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