Every Vikings win is a fine thing. A win over the Seahawks makes it even better. It's a mistake to put too much in a preseason win or loss. No matter. Everything just seems a little bit better with a win. Seeing Sidney Rice in a uniform other than the Vikings will forever turn my stomach. Seeing him in a Seahawks uniform makes it even worse.
The Vikings beat the Seahawks, in Seattle last night, 20-7. Unfortunately, NFL Network joined the game midway through the second quarter following the conclusion of the Saints-Texans game. I'll have to wait for the replay to see the whole thing. Outside of the Seahawks scoring drive that took over half of the third quarter, the Vikings defense looked very good. Considering that it's only the second preseason game, that was promising. But, it was the Seattle Seahawks. Cornerback Marcus Sherels returned an interception for a touchdown. Sherels is making it tough on the Vikings to cut him. He's probably outside the five corners that they keep right now, but he's shown some skills. The second team defense turned Seattle's first team offense back with a goal line stand. Defensive end Adrian Awasom, also fighting for the last spot at his position, had a couple of sacks. Probable starting weakside linebacker Erin Henderson played a lot, and is really starting to play well. He's always around the ball.
With receivers Percy Harvin and Greg Camarillo sitting out, it was a chance for some of the receivers fighting to make the team to shine. Devin Aromashodu, Joaquin Iglesias and Manny Arceneaus made some plays. Those three and Jaymar Johnson are probably fighing for one roster spot. The Vikings say that they are keeping five. Harvin, Bernard Berrian and Michael Jenkins are likely locks. Camarillo seems to have made it, but may be on the bubble. Aromashodu's size and speed may give him the edge. I'm personally hoping for Jaymar Johnson. He didn't really show much last night. He was overthrown on a deep route, but he did have a step on the defense. A perfect pas would have been a TD. Runningback Lorenzo Booker has a set of skills that nicely complement the pounding of Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart.
The Vikings play against Seattle was an improvement over last week. The offensive line needs much more improvement. I didn't see the starters, but the second and third teams gave the QBs no time to throw. Offensive line play is all about teamwork. Hopefully, they just need a little more time. I think that two weeks should just about do it. The team as a whole is progressing nicely. The defense looks much more set than the offense. Next week against Dallas, at home under a new roof, should be an even better showing. It's been way too long since a Minnesota Vikings home game. It's bad news for the Cowboys.
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