Blog Down Breakdown: MIN 41 CHI 48
Like the night Vikings punter Chris Kluwe inevitably had after miffing a punt, then a would-be illegal kick on Sunday; these breakdowns are too long. Forget that I am disgustingly lazy. Expect shorter versions in the future. Like. Now.
Moving the ball through the air, putting up nearly 50 points, and displaying prowess at the quarterback position are bonifide signs that it isn’t 1993. Yep. These certainly aren’t your dad’s big brother’s Chicago Bears.
Kyle Orton looked sharp once again, treating the ball like he does his sperm: evenly distributing it to everyone within a thirty foot radius.
Receiver Marty Booker and tight ends Greg Olsen and Desmond Clark were the targets of 12 Orton squirts passes, combining for 212 yards between the three of them.
Rookie cornerback Zack Bowman had an awesome debut, recovering fellow rookie Craig Steltz’s blocked punt of Kluwe and returning it for a score, and then clinching the win with a late interception. In fact, Peanut Tillman and Nate Vasher’s presence wasn’t missed at all when it counted.
It’s official: Kyle Orton is a real NFL quarterback. I especially appreciate how he has mastered the art of the check-down. He tends to not throw to receivers who aren’t open. That makes the game more fun for everyone.
Meanwhile, what is up with the D? Why is every game hinging on their ability to make one play after letting the other team’s offense hang around?
I can’t help but think if Ron Rivera were stil here this team might be 6-0.