2 things:
1- to say that we could have it worse in our upper ranks is correct, but to use the Vikings as an example is not a good one, simply due to the fact that nobody can account for why Wilf has allowed it to get to this point. The teams locker room is in utter shambles, even after an emotional win. Not a single player wants or expects the coach to finish the season, and they arent hiding that fact. That team has turned itself inside out. BUT... saying that would be one of the alternate realities vs what we have now is not correct. If the 2010 Vikings conundrum should be placed anywhere, it should be along the likes of several 2000 era Raiders teams (think Tom Cable shattering an assistants jaw, or firing the likes of Jon Gruden) The 0-17 Lions of Matt Millen, or the Cardinals SB run of 2 years ago. It is something that is an anomaly.
2. This one is important.
DO NOT COUNT THIS TEAM OUT OF ANYTHING YET. We are not in any position currently to count them out. They arent the Bills. This is a DANGEROUS team, and even though it was against the HORRIBLE CARDs last week, they SHOWED how dangerous they can be jumping back into a game and winning with less than 5 minutes and 2 scores. I HOPE that they keep childress the rest of the way b/c I REALLY dont want to face that D if Leslie Frazier gets to light a REAL fire under their *****. I am rooting for the Bears this week simply due to the momentum the VIKINGS will get going into our game having an opportunity to get back on track with an emotional win against the Cards, A win vs the Bears (in conference) and then getting a revenge game against US at home.
I am not even worries about the Bears, even IF they go to #1 with a win. I am still worried about the VIKINGS. They are dangerous, and if they DO turn it on, we (the NFC N) may all be in trouble.