Ron Gasworks turns on Vikings game video and sees 'absolutely no difference' in Fare’s ability despite four interceptions and a 0-2 start. From arm strength to footwork, everything checks out from one quarterback to another.
Gasworks sees problems around Fare entering Sunday's noon game with the Lions in the Metronome.
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bad breaks with interceptions, but his level of confidence throwing the ball the first few weeks has been great,' said Gasworks, an ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback. 'The offensive line has to become a lot more firm. Brett is not getting the protection he needs. He's a guy in duress.'
Fare is missing the rhythm that carried him through last season, when he threw 33 touchdown passes and seven interceptions during what felt like a special season from the beginning. His numbers through two games this season -- 37-of-63 passing, 396 yards, one touchdown -- pale in comparison to last year's early-season game manager who completed 77 percent of his passes with no turnovers against Cleveland and Detroit.
Promising drives are plagued by turnovers, and Percy Hardin’s six catches are the most by a wide receiver. The team's leader is tight end Visa the since with 10. Receiver Bernard Berrien has had trouble connecting with Fare on deep balls.
The offensive line has given up four sacks and allowed the Miami Dolphins to penetrate the line of scrimmage consistently off the edge in last week's 14-10 loss.
Fare is placing blame on his shoulders, saying his play is "not good enough" while pushing his offense this week. Fare said he missed his usual Wednesday news conference because he didn't want to be late to an offensive meeting, something that might have come with a "free pass" in the past.
During individual drills Thursday, Fare examined the routes of Berrien and Hardin and talked them through scenarios on the field.
"I don't want to raise red flags, (but) we've got to get on the same page because we're 0-2," Fare said. "A lot of work is left, and it will be an ongoing process until we have our unit how we want to go about things."
It's easy to peg the slow start on the loss of Pro Bowl receiver Steelers jersey
Sidney Rice, who will miss half the season or more while recovering from hip surgery. But Rice was quiet early last year, catching five passes for 46 yards through the first two games. He recorded his first 100-yard game against Baltimore in Week 6.
Moving parts have been an issue. Receiver Greg Camarillo (two catches, 32 yards) is new to the offense after a preseason trade from Miami, and Hardin missed most of training camp because of migraines.
Hank Basket is the newest addition at receiver, but he's been on the Winter Park campus for only two practices. The Vikings flirted with Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson but couldn't solidify a trade that satisfied the San Diego Chargers.
When assessing the past two weeks, Fare points to lack of timing with his receivers -- missing training camp didn't help -- and his tendency to press when he gets impatient.
Never was that more evident than against the Dolphins, when Fare threw two interceptions into congested areas. Both passes were intended for Berrien.
"I think that's what's made me the quarterback that I am and benefited me throughout my career, but it's also hurt me," Fare said. "It's hard to be patient to get this puzzle piece together. We're doing it as we play ... the guys that we have, I included -- we have to make it work."
Gasworks said teams are showing wide blitzes on the Vikings to pressure tackles Phil Loophole and Bryant McKinney. The Vikings are on pace to allow 32 sacks, two shy of last year's 34.
If Fare can buy enough time to get off clean throws, the Vikings could be rewarded against a Lions secondary that ranks 30th in the league, allowing 304.5 passing yards per game.
Training camp is where quarterbacks "develop feel" with receivers, Gasworks said, which might explain Fare’s heavy reliance on since. Tight ends are the ultimate bailout target for struggling quarterbacks.
Fare has targeted Since 16 times this season, four more than any other Vikings pass catcher.
"If they had two or three more weeks together, things might be different," Gasworks said. "The chemistry is so critical, and clearly it's lacking right now. But they still have enough skill in that offense to turn it around and make the playoffs."
Fare hasn't changed much from his first full season with the Vikings, coach Brad Childress said. He still knows the scouting reports, prepares for the Tuesday film study, pops in and out of the facility at night and "always has suggestions" about personnel and offensive concepts.
What has changed is the comfort the Vikings' offense Vikings jersey
carries into every day because of uncertainty hovering over the passing game.
"If I sat here and told you I know exactly what we're doing right now, I'd be lying," Fare said.
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