It is certainly possible, although unlikely. Starks was a surprise at the end as well as Sam Shields, both rookies, in the post season. Quarless actually fared acceptably well even though he was no Finley who was on IR. Even Jerod Bush made a play or two. Our O-line held up for ARod and our D, with laundry lists of IR names, survived. That is about all we can hope for....Survival.
Yes, I'd rather go to Carolina than Arizona only because it appears it would be less embarrassing. Another 38-8 defeat in the desert could mean MM's job. The Vikings are capable of beating both Seattle and Arizona because of their physical defense and AP on the offensive side of the ball. Zimmer learns after a defeat and teaches his team how to adjust. With the Packers we seem not to learn. The lack of playoff experience may be a factor for Minny but there is always a first time to get the experience. And for us it is hard to predict a victory anywhere for a team that loses division home games to Detroit, Chicago, and Minnesota. Unless we are playing Tennessee or Cleveland.
We are at a disadvantage in the draft for a few reasons IMO-because of the draft position, like you stated, and because TT is so focused on getting guys who he is sure will be contributors, even if they have average ability, because he wants to fill the roster with draft picks only.
