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<blockquote data-quote="P@ck66" data-source="post: 34746" data-attributes="member: 212"><p>(Substitute the word "Favre" for Culpepper...)</p><p></p><p>Miracle in Minnesota </p><p></p><p> By Boomer Esiason</p><p>Special to NFL.com</p><p> </p><p></p><p>Video: Brad Johnson's up-and-down career </p><p>(Dec. 7, 2005) -- Injuries are never a good thing, but it's definitely apparent that the injury suffered by Daunte Culpepper has had a profound effect on the Vikings. The removal of Culpepper from the lineup has forced the rest of the Vikings to up their play. </p><p></p><p><span style="color: yellow">When you have a powerful presence such as Culpepper in the locker room, the criticism tends to surround that player. It is my belief that subconsciously other players hide behind that powerful presence. I have seen many instances in which players with the presence and reputation of Culpepper received a great deal of unfair criticism. While Culpepper wasn't playing well when he was healthy this season, he certainly wasn't losing games by himself. But now, because of his absence, players cannot hide behind their quarterback. </span></p><p></p><p>This was the same type of situation that occurred in New England when Drew Bledsoe got hurt in 2001. Bill Belichick recognized this, and ultimately stayed with Tom Brady. </p><p></p><p> </p><p>Brad Johnson can't take the risks Daunte Culpepper can, but that has been a good thing. </p><p>Now, Brad Johnson is no Tom Brady -- because he is significantly older -- but what he has done has completely calmed down the Vikings offense. Even though Culpepper is a more explosive quarterback, it is Johnson who has the perfect personality for what ails the Minnesota Vikings. </p><p></p><p>With Mike Tice going back to running the ball more often, becoming more conservative on offense and asking Johnson to read defenses, the turnovers have disappeared. That, coupled with the re-emergence of the Vikings defense, has led to Minnesota's resurgence; all this being done while Culpepper is no longer in uniform. </p><p></p><p>Given the state of where the Vikings were six weeks ago, this has been a miraculous turnaround.</p><p></p><p>(AND NO...I'M NOT SUGGESTING BENCHING #4...)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P@ck66, post: 34746, member: 212"] (Substitute the word "Favre" for Culpepper...) Miracle in Minnesota By Boomer Esiason Special to NFL.com Video: Brad Johnson's up-and-down career (Dec. 7, 2005) -- Injuries are never a good thing, but it's definitely apparent that the injury suffered by Daunte Culpepper has had a profound effect on the Vikings. The removal of Culpepper from the lineup has forced the rest of the Vikings to up their play. [color=yellow]When you have a powerful presence such as Culpepper in the locker room, the criticism tends to surround that player. It is my belief that subconsciously other players hide behind that powerful presence. I have seen many instances in which players with the presence and reputation of Culpepper received a great deal of unfair criticism. While Culpepper wasn't playing well when he was healthy this season, he certainly wasn't losing games by himself. But now, because of his absence, players cannot hide behind their quarterback. [/color] This was the same type of situation that occurred in New England when Drew Bledsoe got hurt in 2001. Bill Belichick recognized this, and ultimately stayed with Tom Brady. Brad Johnson can't take the risks Daunte Culpepper can, but that has been a good thing. Now, Brad Johnson is no Tom Brady -- because he is significantly older -- but what he has done has completely calmed down the Vikings offense. Even though Culpepper is a more explosive quarterback, it is Johnson who has the perfect personality for what ails the Minnesota Vikings. With Mike Tice going back to running the ball more often, becoming more conservative on offense and asking Johnson to read defenses, the turnovers have disappeared. That, coupled with the re-emergence of the Vikings defense, has led to Minnesota's resurgence; all this being done while Culpepper is no longer in uniform. Given the state of where the Vikings were six weeks ago, this has been a miraculous turnaround. (AND NO...I'M NOT SUGGESTING BENCHING #4...) [/QUOTE]
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