Blogging with the Enemy: Vikings

This week, I traded questions with Vikings blogger Clint Rhode from The Viking Nation. My questions, and his answers, are below. Enjoy.

1. Honestly, what is your opinion of this whole Favre fiasco? Do you think he's got enough left in him, and is he the missing piece, to winning the Vikings a Super Bowl?

For the whole Favre drama, I am just glad it is all over and now he can get his revenge over the Packers. I live in the middle of Packer country and told everyone that he will wait until after training camp (to sign), because he has not been in a camp for 10 years.

With the addition of Favre, at his age he is better than what the Vikes have on their roster behind him right now. Sure Sage and Tarvaris can play well in 4-6 games in a row, but neither have played an entire season. Yes, i do think that he may be the missing piece for the Vikes for the team that they have right now.

2. Looking at the Vikings offense, I don't see a whole lot of weaknesses -- you've got a solid line, a good receiving corp, a great RB and now Favre at QB. What, if any, area do you think needs some help?

The weakness that I can see is if Favre can hold up for the entire season. Penalties- The Texans game the Vikes committed quite a bit of penalties that kills some of the drives. Other than this I do not see much the worry about from the offense.

3. Obviously, you've heard that Mangini hasn't yet announced who his starting QB will be. Do you really think your coaches/defenses care if they face Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson? If you had your choice, who would you want to face?

I do not think that the Vikes coaches are staying up all night debating who they will be facing. Really they are 2 of the same type of a QB, it is not like one is a running QB to a pocket QB. If I had the choice, it would be Quinn, because he is the future of the Browns. To see if he can contend with one of the best defenses in the league.

4. What are your three keys to winning this game in Cleveland?

Establish a passing game early to keep defense honest

Keep pressure of the QB as a defense

Minimize the mistakes from both sides of the ball

5. What's your prediction on the outcome of this game/season?

For the game, I can see the Vikes being a offense that can run and pass (something new to them). I am excited to see Favre playing an entire game finally as a Viking. I can see both Peterson and Favre having at least one TD each in the game.

For the season, it could be one magical year if everything goes for the Vikings. With the schedule that Minnesota has and the team they are fielding this season, I can see them with 11 wins and the end of the season, maybe more who knows.

To read my answers to his questions, visit The Viking Nation.

Go Browns!

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