my 2 cents...
#1 problem is the OL AND the blocking of the skill players.
I agree with those who said...
try DMac at LT again,
Jacox deserves to start,
Trying Jacox at C after a couple of weeks practicing snapping w/Daunte w/Hadnot back at RG. (Sidenote: James is not worth his salary, but they don't have anyone else.)
I agree w/having chemistry on the OL, but with the way they're playing right now - chemistry-schmemistry - they need to change it up. Jacox' last minute insert proved that.
Tho' not the #1 reason, I also say that both Mularkey and Duante are also 'part' of the problem.
Mularkey's playcalling is fine, BUT it does not fit the abilities of his personnel AND the plays do not counter what the other team is trying to do. It's not the actual plays, but the thinking behind them.
Culpepper will get better, sure. BUT, you have to question his abilities given 1) he can't scramble the way he used to, a major part of his game, and 2) the state of the OL. Even if Duante is the long term answer, you have to wonder if Joey would have more success given the circumstances "right now".