I am 100% behind Devin Booker here. Last night was not a good look for our league. Let me be clear, we didn’t lose because of officiating, but that doesn’t make last night any less important. If the referees are going to demand respect from the players - as they should - then the players should demand respect from the referees. When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable. Nobody who loves this game enjoyed watching that last night. They want to see the players compete at the highest level. The league needs be far more aggressive about this kind of thing. All players and all fans deserve it.
Missed this earlier, but C.J. Ham essentially confirms here that he's retiring after 10 seasons with the Vikings, saying it's time for him to be with his family.
What a run for the former UDFA from Augustana. Phenomenal football player and human being.
Tonight marks Devin Booker's 8th-career game-winner in the final 5 seconds of a game...
That ties Jayson Tatum for 2nd-most since Booker entered the league, only behind Kawhi Leonard (9) 🤩
Re-live all of Booker's game-winners ⤵️
Counter argument (to an argument that’s only happening in my head) maybe the Vikings stuck with the clearly very injured Wentz is cause now regardless of how good/bad JJ is, it can’t be any worse then Wentz at QB.
#Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard on JJ McCarthy:
“I think JJ with the staff we got… them dialing it up, it’s almost nearly impossible (to fail). You mentioned Sam early on, Sam did a hell of a job in the same system, it’s just a matter of JJ gotta get more comfortable and get these reps… I like JJ. As far as a competitor, a guy that knows ball, and just wants to win, I will take JJ any day”
(Via @TrentMcgaughey, H/T: @3mc10)