The Minnesota Vikings suffered their second straight loss after they met with the Chicago Bears for a Monday night game on their home ground. Josh Dobbs had a rough night after he recorded four interceptions that led to a 10-12 defeat and the narrative surrounding his vulnerable starter role had already started.
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After the Vikings lost the game, there was a discussion about potentially making a change at quarterback for the team. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned that they would assess the situation and evaluate the current quarterback’s performance.
TRENDING: Sounds like Josh Dobbs time as a starter for the #Vikings might be coming to an end following his 4-INT game.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell was asked after the #Bears loss if they will make a change at QB, he said: “We’re going to take a look and evaluate.”
Adding: “As… https://t.co/G82EuKmlrs pic.twitter.com/diwr5O2Pdn
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 28, 2023
NFL Insider Dov Kleiman, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), wrote that Vikings might bench the Passtronaut to give an opportunity to rookie quarterback, Jaren Hall before the season concludes. In response to his tweet, NFL fans shared their reactions and thoughts in the comment section. One user stated,
RIP, Passtronaut. pic.twitter.com/lu1ZAqyNoQ
— Dan Rogers (@ModestoPhoto) November 28, 2023
Another one said,
Give him another chance… it’s one bad week, where the defense couldn’t hold Justin Fields and the Bears at the end.
— Last Take™ (@TheRealLastTake) November 28, 2023
Someone reacted with a GIF,
What the coach wanted to say when asked about Dobbs: pic.twitter.com/iEq83gpGoi
— Legado de Campeón (@_DRU13) November 28, 2023
One more fan expressed,
He had to switch teams twice in less than a full season. Give him some time.
— Sports Discussion (@SPORTSDEBATE_X) November 28, 2023
Minnesota Vikings traded QB Josh Dobbs from Arizona Cardinals in late October, after Kirk Cousins’ season-ending injury for the starting quarterback role. Before his Vikings stint, Dobbs started eight games for the Cardinals, winning only one of them.
However, he made a comeback with the Vikings by winning his first two games against the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints. However, in the last two games he has thrown five interceptions leading his side to two back-to-back losses. Now the Vikings are 6-6 and are placed second in the NFC North behind the Detroit Lions.
Kevin O’Connell Assesses Josh Dobbs’ Development In the Passing Game
Kevin O’Connell, after the team’s loss, highlighted that Josh Dobbs, despite displaying positive aspects in his performance, is still in the process of getting comfortable with the team. He stresses the complexity of the play-pass game, specifically mentioning the importance of knowing where quick receivers are, executing drop-back passes with the right footwork, and refining the timing of the offense.
“You know, Josh’s, as much as he’s done some really good things for us, he’s still getting comfortable. In our play pass game, knowing where your quick eligible are to, to put the ball in play, drop back pass, taking the right footwork, feet, knives, all those things, we’re working through that.”
The Vikings head coach pointed out that several interceptions resulted from tipped balls and that the offense’s rhythm and timing weren’t as sharp as desired. He stressed the need for improvement in critical situations, mentioning the importance of sustaining drives, converting third downs, and minimizing risks that could potentially lead to turnovers. Lastly, he added that he is working on making his team’s quarterbacks feel as comfortable as possible to improve their performance.
