Page 10 of 10
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:45 pm
by Fran the Man
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:01 pm
fiestavike wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:38 pm
Nope, not familiar with Tuscaloosa Nights. I understand the point you are making, and I can imagine a season coming up short and not being a disappointment, but not even being built to seriously contend (or obviously being on that path) is tough for me to swallow.
Tuscaloosa Nights is only slightly behind Joe Dirt in must be seen movies. We had it so good in the 70s with those incredible Vikings teams of those times. I would love to return to 4 superbowls in like 6 years even if we lose every one. Sure the losing being that close would suck, but it would sure be a fun ride.
I was on that "Ride" in the 70's, when we went to the four Super Bowls. At the time, yes, it was a 'fun ride'. But looking back, from a fan since 1961, it was 'head-on accidents, with numerous fatalities. Until we win the Super Bowl, this Fan will consider any future season as 'Coming up short'.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:04 pm
by VikingsVictorious
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:45 pm
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:01 pm
Tuscaloosa Nights is only slightly behind Joe Dirt in must be seen movies. We had it so good in the 70s with those incredible Vikings teams of those times. I would love to return to 4 superbowls in like 6 years even if we lose every one. Sure the losing being that close would suck, but it would sure be a fun ride.
I was on that "Ride" in the 70's, when we went to the four Super Bowls. At the time, yes, it was a 'fun ride'. But looking back, from a fan since 1961, it was 'head-on accidents, with numerous fatalities. Until we win the Super Bowl, this Fan will consider any future season as 'Coming up short'.
If we go to the SuperBowl I will consider that a very fun and very successful season regardless of winning it or losing it.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:26 pm
by RandyMoss84
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:04 pm
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:45 pm
I was on that "Ride" in the 70's, when we went to the four Super Bowls. At the time, yes, it was a 'fun ride'. But looking back, from a fan since 1961, it was 'head-on accidents, with numerous fatalities. Until we win the Super Bowl, this Fan will consider any future season as 'Coming up short'.
If we go to the SuperBowl I will consider that a very fun and very successful season regardless of winning it or losing it.
I agree!
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:16 pm
by Fran the Man
RandyMoss84 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:26 pm
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:04 pm
If we go to the SuperBowl I will consider that a very fun and very successful season regardless of winning it or losing it.
I agree!
Well to each, his own. I've watched the Vikings lose 4 SB's. It was not at all fun and to me, a very unsuccessful season.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:18 pm
by RandyMoss84
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:16 pm
Well to each, his own. I've watched the Vikings lose 4 SB's. It was not at all fun and to me, a very unsuccessful season.
Well, Vikings won the 1969 NFL championship so it is a successful season so be happy
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:55 pm
by Fran the Man
RandyMoss84 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:18 pm
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:16 pm
Well to each, his own. I've watched the Vikings lose 4 SB's. It was not at all fun and to me, a very unsuccessful season.
Well, Vikings won the 1969 NFL championship so it is a successful season so be happy
Not too many people, outside of Viking fans, realize that they did win the NFL Championship in 1969. That of course was before anyone had ever heard of the Super Bowl. Yep, 1969, the LAST successful season my beloved Vikings had.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 6:33 pm
by RandyMoss84
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:55 pm
RandyMoss84 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:18 pm
Well, Vikings won the 1969 NFL championship so it is a successful season so be happy
Not too many people, outside of Viking fans, realize that they did win the NFL Championship in 1969. That of course was before anyone had ever heard of the Super Bowl. Yep, 1969, the LAST successful season my beloved Vikings had.
It could be worse, Vikings could have zero championships, at least Vikings won a championship
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:52 pm
by VikingsVictorious
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:16 pm
Well to each, his own. I've watched the Vikings lose 4 SB's. It was not at all fun and to me, a very unsuccessful season.
I think you are missing the point. I didn't enjoy losing the SB's, but I sure enjoyed the seasons and all the wins that got us to the Super Bowl. Every team that makes the playoffs ends with a loss except one. I consider getting to that game a successful season. I guess you agree with Ricky Bobby. "If you're not first your last." I agree with his dad. If you're old enough to have experienced the Vikings Super Bowls than you got to be in your later years. Odds are that if only a championship will make you happy you're going to spend your golden years in misery.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:15 pm
by Vikecycle
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:55 pm
RandyMoss84 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:18 pm
Well, Vikings won the 1969 NFL championship so it is a successful season so be happy
Not too many people, outside of Viking fans, realize that they did win the NFL Championship in 1969. That of course was before anyone had ever heard of the Super Bowl. Yep, 1969, the LAST successful season my beloved Vikings had.
The super bowl already existed by that time, 'Super Bowl' was just an unofficial name for the AFL-NFL Championship Game.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:19 am
by Fran the Man
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:52 pm
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:16 pm
Well to each, his own. I've watched the Vikings lose 4 SB's. It was not at all fun and to me, a very unsuccessful season.
I think you are missing the point. I didn't enjoy losing the SB's, but I sure enjoyed the seasons and all the wins that got us to the Super Bowl. Every team that makes the playoffs ends with a loss except one. I consider getting to that game a successful season. I guess you agree with Ricky Bobby. "If you're not first your last." I agree with his dad. If you're old enough to have experienced the Vikings Super Bowls than you got to be in your later years. Odds are that if only a championship will make you happy you're going to spend your golden years in misery.
Like I said, To each, his own. The goal of every NFL team should be championships. If that is not the goal, they shouldn't be in the league. If they don't win a championship, the didn't succeed in their goal. No, I won't spend my golden years in misery just because the Vikings never won a SB, lol. I'm not that fanatical.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:22 am
by VikingsVictorious
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:19 am
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:52 pm
I think you are missing the point. I didn't enjoy losing the SB's, but I sure enjoyed the seasons and all the wins that got us to the Super Bowl. Every team that makes the playoffs ends with a loss except one. I consider getting to that game a successful season. I guess you agree with Ricky Bobby. "If you're not first your last." I agree with his dad. If you're old enough to have experienced the Vikings Super Bowls than you got to be in your later years. Odds are that if only a championship will make you happy you're going to spend your golden years in misery.
Like I said, To each, his own. The goal of every NFL team should be championships. If that is not the goal, they shouldn't be in the league. If they don't win a championship, the didn't succeed in their goal. No, I won't spend my golden years in misery just because the Vikings never won a SB, lol. I'm not that fanatical.
Sure the goal is to win it all. The Dolphins and Bengals goal this year is to win it all. If they make it to the Super Bowl and lose should their fans consider the season a failure? I can't see it that way. I would consider either of them making the Super Bowl to be tremendously successful season.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:23 am
by VikingsVictorious
Vikecycle wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:15 pm
Fran the Man wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 5:55 pm
Not too many people, outside of Viking fans, realize that they did win the NFL Championship in 1969. That of course was before anyone had ever heard of the Super Bowl. Yep, 1969, the LAST successful season my beloved Vikings had.
The super bowl already existed by that time, 'Super Bowl' was just an unofficial name for the AFL-NFL Championship Game.
It was an exhibition game between the two league champions. Nothing more.
Re: Top needs in free agency and draft
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 1:15 pm
by Vikecycle
VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:23 am
Vikecycle wrote: ↑Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:15 pm
The super bowl already existed by that time, 'Super Bowl' was just an unofficial name for the AFL-NFL Championship Game.
It was an exhibition game between the two league champions. Nothing more.
It was called the "AFL-NFL Championship Game" officially, and unofficially called the Super Bowl. That qualifies as more then an exhibition game.