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g Plays Well Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , that was certainly...something.The Week 2 game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers had just about everything. All three phrases on both sides of the ball had a roller coaster ride on Sunday afternoon. There were blocked kicks, missed kicks, terrible penalties, missed penalties, amazing passes, awful drops, incredible catches, and crushing heartbreaks for fans of both teams. There were enough intertwining storylines to fill a dozen tomes of football annals all crammed into three hours and 37 minutes at Lambeau Field. The takes extracted from this game will fill the sports radio airwaves for days to come.The only thing the game didn’t have? A victor. While both teams had numerous chances to win the game that they’ll be kicking themselves over (pun intended) on Monday, the game ended in a 29-29 deadlock. It was easily one of the most bizarre chapters in the storied Border Battle rivalry’s history. While we could easily expand our weekly list to twenty plays in recapping this crazy back-and-forth affair, we’re going to try and whittle down the absurdity and insanity to the five biggest plays from yesterday’s action.Play 1: Vikings ball, 4th & 16 at the Minnesota 15. First quarter, 7:33 remaining. M.Wile punt is BLOCKED by G.Allison, Center-K.McDermott, RECOVERED by GB-J.Jackson at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN.The first score of the game was an omen for how awful the Vikings’ kicking game would be on Sunday.It appeared that Anthony Harris incorrectly diagnosed where the pressure was coming from right before the snap, because Geronimo Allison came through unabated to block Matt Wile’s punt. Josh Jackson snagged the ball in the end zone and suddenly it was 7-0 Packers halfway through the first quarter.The sudden touchdown for the opposition felt a lot like the pick six in last year’s NFC Championship Game—a deflating blow that the Vikings might not be able to recover from. Thankfully, the Vikings kept fighting despite this play launching them into catch-up mode for the majority of the contest.It was a wild way to start the scoring. But if only we knew just how wild it was about to get...Play 2: Vikings ball, 1st & 10 at the Minnesota 25. Fourth quarter, 2:13 remaining. (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle intended for L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by H.Clinton-Dix at MIN 37. H.Clinton-Dix to MIN 13 for 24 yards (D.Cook, T.Compton).Skipping all the way from the first score of the game to the final minutes of regulation is truly doing this game an injustice, as there were some incredible plays in between that deserved to be documented:We had Laquon Treadwell’s first (and possibly last) touchdown as a Viking.We had Davante Adams breaking the ankles of Xavier Rhodes and Anthony Barr as he waltzed into the end zone.We had Ben Gedeon making a great pass defense downfield against Jimmy Graham, but probably starting said defense a bit too early.We saw the referees call subtle push-offs on Packers pass catchers while largely ignoring some blatant holds by their offensive linemen.We had Daniel Carlson shank a field goal just after the two-minute warning, followed by Eric Kendricks called for what would turn out to be only the second worst roughing the passer call of the game, leading to Mason Crosby giving the Packers giving a ten point lead at the halftime whistle.We had Stefon Diggs make an incredible grab on a low throw for a short touchdown after leaving Tramon Williams in the dust with his pre-snap motion.We had Aaron Rodgers “heroically” scrambling away from pressure and making sure everyone knew how bad his knee hurt by doing an exaggerated limp only after going out of bounds.We had Everson Griffen spearhead a huge third down stop to force a field goal and keep the Vikings within striking distance halfway through the fourth quarter. We had Kirk Cousins throw a gorgeous pass over 60 yards in the air to Diggs to get the Vikings back within two.But the last twelve-plus minutes of this game were so unhinged that we simply have to gloss over all of that and get to the really important stuff. Like this interception that went directly through Treadwell’s hands and seemingly sealed the game for Green Bay.After the Vikings defense held Green Bay to Mason Crosby’s fourth field goal of the game to keep within one score, this is what happened on the very first play of the ensuing drive.It was the play that made me officially throw in the towel on any lingering hope I had for the third year receiver.The Vikings have seemingly started to agree on Monday, signing Aldrick Robinson to a deal. Unfortunately, they weren’t done with him during the game, as they threw to him on back-to-back plays in the ensuing overtime...but we’re getting a bit ahead of ourselves here. There is lots of craziness left in regulation to cover.Play 3: Vikings ball, 1st & 10 at the Minnesota 25. Fourth quarter, 1:45 remaining. (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right intended for S.Coley INTERCEPTED by J.Alexander at MIN 23. J.Alexander to MIN 18 for 5 yards (G.Iloka). PENALTY on GB-C.Matthews, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 25 - No Play.Even after Treadwell’s boner (stop giggling—I’m using the word correctly here) Trae Waynes Jersey , the Vikings defense once again held firm and held Green Bay to a field goal. Somehow, it was still a one score game with just under two minutes remaining. Once again, an interception on the first play of the drive seemed to negate all hope for Vikings fans.But wait! Someone touched the quarterback! For the second straight week, Clay Matthews gave the opposing team new life with a roughing the passer penalty!But unlike the opening week in Chicago, where Matthews obviously hit Mitchell Trubisky too late, this one was...well, it was a bad call. Even when looking at this one with the most purple-tinted glasses possible, I don’t see how this was a penalty. Just like I couldn’t see how roughing the passer was called on Kendricks earlier in the game. If these kind of hits are going to be illegal, I don’t know how one is able to hit the quarterback at all in today’s NFL.(That said, I do appreciate the irony of the Packers getting a win taken away from a rule that was created to protect their quarterback.)Play 4a: Vikings ball, 1st & 10 at the Green Bay 22. Fourth quarter, 0:37 remaining. (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep right to A.Thielen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [M.Daniels].Play 4b: Vikings ball, two-point conversion attempt. Fourth quarter, 0:31 remaining. K.Cousins pass to S.Diggs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.Even after the egregious call against Matthews, the Vikings still had to drive 60 yards in just over 90 seconds to score. And then get a two point conversion. And that’s exactly what they did.I still don’t know how the pass from Cousins found its way in the keyhole-sized space between Jaire Alexander and Kentrell Brice. I still don’t know how Adam Thielen held onto the ball and managed to park his backside in the end zone before going out of bounds. All I know is that it happened, it counted, and on the next play the Vikings tied the game on a perfectly executed goal line fade to Stefon Diggs.And even after all THAT magic, the Packers had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation thanks to some truly baffling boundary defending by the Vikings secondary. But after five makes, Crosby finally missed a 52-yard try to put the game to overtime.Daniel Carlson must have admired Crosby’s miss and said to himself, “let me show you how it’s done.”Play 5: Vikings ball, 1st & 10 at the Green Bay 17. Overtime, 0:04 remaining. D.Carlson 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-K.McDermott, Holder-M.Wile.The play where Daniel Carlson literally kicked himself out of a job and opened the door for Dan Bailey to join the team.Carlson had a really bad football weekend. He went 0-for-3, including two misses in overtime, in his second (and last) game with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The day before, he watched his alma mater, Auburn, lose to LSU. To make matters worse, they lost by one point...on a last-second field goal. To make matters the worst Eric Kendricks Jersey , the Auburn kicker missed a 52-yard field goal earlier in the fourth quarter that would have forced LSU to go for a touchdown instead of that field goal at the end. That Auburn kicker? Anders Carlson. Daniel’s little brother.Ouch.As always, we welcome you to vote in the poll to tell us which play you thought was the biggest and encourage you to suggest any we may have missed in the comments. And for a game as bonkers as this one was, there were certainly a lot that we didn’t cover. The Vikings picked center Garrett Bradbury from NC State with their first draft pick, #18 overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft.Bradbury was seen as a top center, if not the top center, in this year’s..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteDaily Norsemana Minnesota Vikings communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryVikingsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsFiled under:Minnesota Vikings 2019 NFL DraftBreaking Down Garrett BradburyNew,33commentsCDTShareTweetShareShareBreaking Down Garrett BradburyJim Dedmon-USA TODAY SportsThe Vikings picked center Garrett Bradbury from NC State with their first draft pick, #18 overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft.Bradbury was seen as a top center, if not the top center, in this year’s draft class. Some say the best center prospect in the last few drafts.Let’s break down his game.He’s a Smaller, Strong, Athletic CenterGarrett Bradbury’s Measurables If you look at Bradbury’s measurables on the right, two things stand out.He did very well in all the athletic drills, along with the bench press.On the other hand, he’s a relatively small offensive lineman, even for a center, with short arms, except for having pretty big hands.In this way, he is comparable to Jason Kelce, who’s been one of the best centers in the league the past several years.In general, while Bradbury has good core strength, being on the smaller side without quite as much girth in his lower half, he has to work a little harder to sustain his anchor against big bull rushers.And with short arms, he needs good hand technique to mitigate that against longer defenders who try to extend and stack him.All that tends to make him more of a finesse blocker - using good technique and strength- to get the job done.Having said that, he’s tough, physical and plays through the whistle.Excellent Technique and AthleticismFortunately for Bradbury, his technique is excellent across the board, so his size issues haven’t shown up on tape much.In fact, as a zone blocker, Bradbury is thought to be elite in his skill set.Whether footwork Infant Marcus Epps Jersey , hand placement/usage, movement skills, balance, grip or flexibility, Bradbury is excellent in every facet in terms of technique and athletic ability.As an outside zone blocker, which NC State ran a lot of, Bradbury stands out for his ability to make “reach” blocks.What this means is that on a zone run to the left side, when the center has a defensive tackle lined up outside his left shoulder or in the gap to his left, he needs to get out in front of him to prevent his penetration into the backfield and then seal him off from the run lane.Given the defender’s position advantage, this isn’t an easy task.It requires a good burst/initial quickness after the snap to get the jump on the defender, then excellent footwork and body control to maneuver into position to frame the block effectively.Bradbury is as good as they come in this skill set.Here is an example on film:This is the type of run block the Vikings will ask Bradbury to make as part of their outside zone run scheme.New and Improving CenterBradbury is also relatively new to offensive line and the center position, having switched from a tight-end when he arrived at NC State as a freshman.He played left guard his first two seasons (only 38 snaps his first year), before moving to center in 2017, where he started his final two years.According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Bradbury improved every year in both pass protection and run blocking.In pass protection, he progressed from a 75.1 grade in 2016, to an 82.5 in 2017, to an 84.6 in 2018.Meanwhile his run blocking grades improved from 68.8 to 78.2, to 83.3 last season.Last season, PFF credited him with a 98.5% pass blocking efficiency, having given up 2 sacks, 1 QB hit, and 10 pressures over 512 pass blocking snaps.This ranks only 28th best among center prospects in this draft class.This is where his size and arm length issues show up the most, having more difficulty anchoring and sustaining blocks in pass protection.As a run blocker, Bradbury is at the top of his position in positively graded run block % - or really good run blocks.He is about average in avoiding negatively graded run blocks, or blocks where he lost the rep. Overall, he was the 2nd best graded center in run blocking, and 7th graded pass blocker, with the 2nd highest overall grade among centers last season.Having been a center for only two seasons, and an offensive linemen for three plus, Bradbury has come a long way toward learning his position.In fact, his technique is already well ahead of most more well-seasoned college veterans Marcus Epps Jersey nfl draft , and he appears to be as NFL-ready as any offensive linemen in this year’s draft.Beyond that, Bradbury appears to be an excellent fit in the Vikings outside zone scheme, which seems likely to benefit him as he begins his career as a pro.Here are some scouting reports on various aspects of Bradbury and his game:RUN BLOCKINGBradbury’s body control, core strength, movement skills and intelligence check very important boxes for teams looking for immediate center help. His pass-pro tape against Clemson proves he can hold his own against a variety of pass-rush flavors while his strength and athleticism make him scheme flexible. He is a candidate to become an early and long-time starter in the league.- Lance ZierleinA true technician that is intentional about playing with leverage, body positioning and hand placement. Highly effective taking advantage of blocking angles and working combo blocks. Finds leverage points and does well to exploit them but isn’t necessarily a consistent people mover in drive block situations. Does well to maximize his play strength by playing with consistently sound technique and timing. - Joe Marino TDNElite zone blocker with outstanding burst and footwork to reach technique from A to B-gap with ease. Has been the best zone blocker in college football for maybe two seasons now. Outstanding quickness, hand placement and football IQ to consistently identify and reach targets in a timely fashion. Made everyone around him better on the offensive line with his ability to assist on first level and still gets to his target on the second level. Only concern is the lack of scheme diversity at N.C. State, all zone there. - John Ledyard, TDNFinesse blocker. Effective in lateral situations and fully capable of steering defenders with his hips and hands, but isn’t going to drive anyone off the line of scrimmage. Has good foot action to try to sustain forward momentum and positive framing. - Kyle Crabbs, TDNPASS PROTECTIONTakes consistent pass sets and effectively frames rushers. Has excellent foot speed which enables him to stay square and mirror rushers. Keeps rushers at the end of his reach with a usually well-timed and located punch. Highly effective help blocker when uncovered.- Joe Marino, TDNGood luck beating him on his edge unless you get him off-balance first. Power rushers succeed in pushing him back slightly, but is almost never overwhelmed and gives inches slowly, not feet. Does a great job keeping his base proportionate and recovering when he faces an unexpected rush.- John Ledyard, TDNLikable foot cadence to gain depth out of his snaps and angle into an assistance role in the pocket. Has a bit of a soft anchor and as a result struggles to gain his footing against head up nose tackles in protection. Most effective in slide protection.- Kyle Crabbs, TDNCOMPETITIVE TOUGHNESSA three-year starter at center after converting from tight end as a redshirt freshman, Bradbury has been an outstanding pivot for N.C. State, dominating as a run blocker while growing into a very consistent pass protector. Truthfully, there is very little to dislike about Bradbury’s tape, as he rarely loses a 1v1 exchange and has a remarkable combination of traits and technique that should make him an early and impactful starter in an NFL zone scheme.The only thing that may bump Bradbury down the board is that N.C. State is almost exclusively a zone blocking team, which could limit the number of scheme fits for him if NFL teams are concerned he can’t operate as effectively in gap/power offenses. I believe Bradbury can be a dominant center across the board with his traits, smarts and technique, but for zone heavy teams he can become one of the best centers in football. Top 10 player in the 2019 class.Effort is terrific. Has good results in long reach blocks thanks to hustle, short area quickness and second effort. Physical play strength is adequate but not an asset, nor is his ability to drop the hips and absorb power rushes in one on ones. - Kyle Crabbs, TDNPhysical and tough to finish every rep strong. Works his tail off to get to targets in space and at least get a piece of them. Has had a few opportunities to get downfield and throw blocks and always shows maximum effort. Looks for work when uncovered and will hammer interior defensive lineman in pass pro support.- John Ledyard, TDNLast, here is a link to a nice scouting report on Bradbury by former defensive end Stephen White.Scouting FilmBelow is some tape on the NC State offensive line the past season.Bradbury is #65.