michael bennett maybe out for 2003 season

DENIRO · Jul 11, 2003

hopefully comeback during midseason, but looks dim. had surgery for his left foot, but is not healing as aticipated.

bennett was key part to all their victories last year.averaged over 5 yards per carry. culpepper cant survive on a 1 demensional offence. with no running game the def coord will triple /blanket coverage on moss side and force culpepper to throw to the other recievers. culpepper is a good qb but like all young qb he will panick and force throws.

at least 1 ear will be safe- only moss will be screaming at him. not moss and chris (what the hell did he ever win team player ) carter

Nero5150 · Jul 11, 2003

Yeah, Benett had a strong season last year, I don't know if the Vikings will do very well without him, htey could always find a replacement, but who? Right now I sort of like the Green Bay at Vikings game which is currently a pick. If the Vikings come out of the gate looking like crap and Green Bay continues to produce wins, I don't see how this line could possibly hold up. Green Bay all the way?

HacheMan · Jul 11, 2003

Vikings are a completely different team with Bennett in the lineup. He is a gamebreaker who makes things happen, and his absence, IMO, will hurt them tremendously.

...........Now tight end Byron Chamberlain is suspended for first 4 games of season.....OUCH!