An Open Letter to Anyone Who Thought Playing for the Vikes Was a Good Move

This is specifically going out to Fred Smoot and Sam Cowart, but also to anyone else that might have signed with the Vikes this year.

I know it’s not your fault. Bad start, 1-3 record (probably tied for first in the NFC north though), can’t seem to win a game on the road, an offense that is offensive in the term of “they’re stinking the joint up”, and a fan base, though rabid at times, is elusive with the requisite fanatacism that is found on the east coast.

Welcome to Minnesota. Please enjoy our fickle fans which have already predicted one of two things to happen——a blow-out handed to a hapless defense (and at least one “coming out party” by an unheralded player which was on no one’s radar until they played the purple), or a good offensive first half which can only lead to one of the greatest meltdowns in football history. If there is a star player on the other team, it is probable that player will have a sparkling run which will be shown on every sports show until the end of the season and may end up on an NFL films clip of that player sticking it to the defenders. This isn’t trying to sound cynical, but after you’ve watched a few NFL films highlighting a player or two and those great runs are always against the proud purple and gold, you start to catch on.

Remember the four Super Bowls we lost? We do. We remember 1998 as well when we should’ve, but didn’t go. Just another dagger in the heart of the fans. It’s gotten to the point now that fans expect the falling. In true Minnesotan fashion, we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and keep on keepin’ on.

That brings me to your coming to the Vikings. I’m sure you had high hopes. I know we did, but at 1-3, who are we kidding any more. Defense still has some problems (over 240 yrds given up on the ground?) and the once potent offense just plain stinks. Don’t say a word about Randy Moss or I will reach right across here and punch you in the throat. It’s not him why our O is so bad. Not even close.

But no one probably told you about the Vikings or the apparent curse someone has laid at our feet.Honestly though, Red McCombs did not help. I believe that was a part of the curse by some derranged and unbalanced Lions fan for their team being a suckhole. Flashes of brilliance followed by waves and waves of idiocy. It may get better someday. Perhaps the curse will wash away and the Purple can finally get that victory parade we’ve wanted for years. But until then, just remember it was me who told you that being a Viking can be a tough time.