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Player Spotlight: Tarvaris Jackson (1 Viewer)

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2007 Player Spotlight Series

Over the course of the offseason, we will be evaluating a multitude of players at every fantasy position. One such way we go about that is through the Player Spotlight series. Think of the Spotlights as a permanent record on some of the more intriguing players for the upcoming season. Each Spotlight will be featured in an article on the main website.

Thread Topic: Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Minnesota Vikings

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Completely undraftable (and that has nothing to do whether he is talented or not). He is too green, has horrible WRs to throw to, plays on a defensive team, and has 2 stud RBs to hand off to. Plus from what I remember last year, he doesnt run much.

If he isnt benched:

2600 yds, 13 tds, 16 ints, 100 yds, 0 td

 
He has done everything right so far after being thrown to the wolves. From running the scout team last year to starting. 2nd round small college reach and injured. Hard worker,natural leader, gifted athelete, strong arm, bright and motivated. I like him to be ok this year and a great time to grab him in dynasty.

pass 240 - 400 3000 18 -14

rush 75 - 400 -3

good QB2 for free

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I disagree that he is undraftable, and given that most people think he is, you can get good value for him as your backup QB very late.

Yes, his WRs are not great, but this is Williamson's third year and he should break out--has been working very hard in the off season. Also, the addition of Rice and AP will help. One thing people forget to mention when comparing him unfavorably to other young QBs (all drafted higher) is that he has a very good OL to protect him, and the strong running game makes it harder for teams to blitz. Also, although he didn't run for as much yardage as Young, he did run very effectively and will run for more yardage than most people project. Finally, he will benefit from growth and development: last year he did not get the benefit of all the starting reps in mini-camps and preseason; this year he will. All reports indicate that short of a major collapse he will win the starting job.

435 attemps/2741/6.3 yards per attempt/12 INT/12 TD/ 85 rush attemps/433yards/5TDs = 258 fantasy points

Basically, I took his production over the three games he started last year and normalized it for a 17 week season. The only change I made was to assume his yards per attempt on passing to be 6.3, which was what he did in his last game, rather than 5.9, which was his average over the three games that he started. I figured it is safe to assume improvement for a young QB and that is a pretty small amount of improvement. Even without it he would still have 2565 yards, which I see as a floor, and which does not take into account the additions of Rice and AP and the general improvement that starting all preseason could be expected to produce.

 
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shadyridr said:
Completely undraftable (and that has nothing to do whether he is talented or not). He is too green, has horrible WRs to throw to, plays on a defensive team, and has 2 stud RBs to hand off to. Plus from what I remember last year, he doesnt run much.If he isnt benched:2600 yds, 13 tds, 16 ints, 100 yds, 0 td
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He will be completely shackled by Conservative Childress too.I think the numbers shady has are pretty close. I think I'd give a couple more TDs and INTs, but that's about it.
 
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shadyridr said:
Completely undraftable (and that has nothing to do whether he is talented or not). He is too green, has horrible WRs to throw to, plays on a defensive team, and has 2 stud RBs to hand off to. Plus from what I remember last year, he doesnt run much.If he isnt benched:2600 yds, 13 tds, 16 ints, 100 yds, 0 td
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He will be completely shackled by Conservative Childress too.I think the numbers shady has are pretty close. I think I'd give a couple more TDs and INTs, but that's about it.
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Agreed. I think he's talented, but for 2007 his upside is limited by Childress wanting to run the ball. The only chance he has to get big passing yards is if AD gets involved in the short passing game and busts a few long ones. Otherwise, it will be a long season.I'd also add some rushing yardage for Jackson as well. While he's a throw first mobile QB, he is inexperienced and I see him rushing for more than 6 yards a game.I'd go:2600 yards, 18 TDs, 18 INTs, 240 yards rushing, 1 TD.
 
You definitely can have Tarvaris Jackson cheap. He is a relative unknown considering that he was drafted in the second round. He is an athletic 6'-2" 225# that runs fairly well. He has a fairly strong arm. He played at Arkansas, but had some injury issues and was behind the immensely popular Matt Jones so he went home to Alabama and played in a lower classification in college.

His biggest question without a doubt is experience. I have read many positive comments about his work ethic and it appears that the Vikings are set to give him every opportunity to keep the QB job in 07. The other consistent comments on this board are that he plays without talented WRs and on a run first, run second, and run third team. I am not convinced of the truth of those comments though.

The Vikings had the 9th most passing attempts last season and heavily involved the RBs and TEs on short routes. Their passing yardage ranked only 18th again pointing out the short routes that they relied on with Brad Johnson under center last year.

I think that their WRs will improve in 07 and I think that their offense in general will surprise behind an outstanding offensive line. You could do much worse than stocking other positions and drafting Jackson as a bye week filler that might have ample opportunity to play even better than just a fill-in.

Tarvaris Jackson 290 completions in 490 attempts (59.1%) 3077 yards (6.28) 15 TDs and 18 ints and he will add 245 yards rushing and 2 TDs

 
rzrback77 said:
You definitely can have Tarvaris Jackson cheap. He is a relative unknown considering that he was drafted in the second round. He is an athletic 6'-2" 225# that runs fairly well. He has a fairly strong arm. He played at Arkansas, but had some injury issues and was behind the immensely popular Matt Jones so he went home to Alabama and played in a lower classification in college.

His biggest question without a doubt is experience. I have read many positive comments about his work ethic and it appears that the Vikings are set to give him every opportunity to keep the QB job in 07. The other consistent comments on this board are that he plays without talented WRs and on a run first, run second, and run third team. I am not convinced of the truth of those comments though.

The Vikings had the 9th most passing attempts last season and heavily involved the RBs and TEs on short routes. Their passing yardage ranked only 18th again pointing out the short routes that they relied on with Brad Johnson under center last year.

I think that their WRs will improve in 07 and I think that their offense in general will surprise behind an outstanding offensive line. You could do much worse than stocking other positions and drafting Jackson as a bye week filler that might have ample opportunity to play even better than just a fill-in.

Tarvaris Jackson 290 completions in 490 attempts (59.1%) 3077 yards (6.28) 15 TDs and 18 ints and he will add 245 yards rushing and 2 TDs
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3077 passing yds would have been good enough for top 13 in the league last year and 17 TDs good enough for top 17. If you think he's going to be in the top half of the league statistically, you'll be in for a rude awakening. He'll be in the bottom 1/3rd statistically without a doubt, at least for this year.
 
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gianmarco said:
rzrback77 said:
You definitely can have Tarvaris Jackson cheap. He is a relative unknown considering that he was drafted in the second round. He is an athletic 6'-2" 225# that runs fairly well. He has a fairly strong arm. He played at Arkansas, but had some injury issues and was behind the immensely popular Matt Jones so he went home to Alabama and played in a lower classification in college.

His biggest question without a doubt is experience. I have read many positive comments about his work ethic and it appears that the Vikings are set to give him every opportunity to keep the QB job in 07. The other consistent comments on this board are that he plays without talented WRs and on a run first, run second, and run third team. I am not convinced of the truth of those comments though.

The Vikings had the 9th most passing attempts last season and heavily involved the RBs and TEs on short routes. Their passing yardage ranked only 18th again pointing out the short routes that they relied on with Brad Johnson under center last year.

I think that their WRs will improve in 07 and I think that their offense in general will surprise behind an outstanding offensive line. You could do much worse than stocking other positions and drafting Jackson as a bye week filler that might have ample opportunity to play even better than just a fill-in.

Tarvaris Jackson 290 completions in 490 attempts (59.1%) 3077 yards (6.28) 15 TDs and 18 ints and he will add 245 yards rushing and 2 TDs
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3077 passing yds would have been good enough for top 13 in the league last year and 17 TDs good enough for top 17. If you think he's going to be in the top half of the league statistically, you'll be in for a rude awakening. He'll be in the 1/3rd statistically without a doubt, at least for this year.
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I could be wrong and it is only my opinion. I am also sure that my projection will be one of the highest that Jackson has, but these passing yardage numbers represent about a 10% decrease from 06. I think that the solid Viking offensive line and the short routes utilizing the RBs will account for more passing yardage than many expect.
 
Full-disclosure: I own T-Jax in an auction-based keeper league and am currently contemplating whether to trade him now. I feel like he is at a local maximum, going into this season, in that he has the inside track on a starting job that he will likely struggle with before he gets better. But last pre-season against the Raiders, I saw some tantalizing flashes of composure and athleticism in this guy and I'm scared I'll be kicking myself over the next six years if I give up on him now.

Childress is conservative now, for good reason, as the running game will be a strength this year and will allow Jackson to not have to put the team on his shoulders yet. Childress didn't seem to "shackle" McNabb (yes, that's a jab at a previous post on this message board), when he was in Philly and I see Childress as a positive for Jackson's value, not a negative. I agree that Jackson should not be relied upon as a starting fantasy QB this year, but I believe in the program Childress is building up north and think T-Jax could be a top 15 QB in '08 and perform among the top 20 in the second half of '07, especially if your league rewards rushing TDs. Don't take the games at the end of last season too seriously, as that entire team was a mess and everyone around Jackson played poorly.

2007 Prediction: 2500 yards passing, 15 passing TDs, 16 INTs, 3 rushing TDs, 300 rushing yds (Top 25 QB)

2008 Prediction: 3000 yards passing, 20 passing TDs, 12 INTS, 4 rushing TDs, 400 rushing yards (Top 17 QB)

2009 Prediciton: 3500 yards passing, 26 passing TDs, 12 INTs, 5 rushing TDs, 350 rushing yds (Top 8 QB)

In keeper leagues, get this guy cheap and lock him up if you can! In a single season, he's a borderline sleeper for 2007, especially as a late-season fill-in. I could see this guy putting up some really nice numbers and playing a key role in Weeks 14-17. Picking him up around mid-season in smaller leagues would be a very wise move.

 
TeamDingo said:
He has done everything right so far after being thrown to the wolves. From running the scout team last year to starting. 2nd round small college reach and injured. Hard worker,natural leader, gifted athelete, strong arm, bright and motivated. I like him to be ok this year and a great time to grab him in dynasty.pass 240 - 400 3000 18 -14rush 75 - 400 -3good QB2 for free :shock:
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No way he sniffs anything remotely close to 3000 yards. Furthermore, you're smoking some serious herb if you actually think he's going to get 7.5 YPA out of those 400 tosses...better than guys like Bulger and Brady? Seriously?At best (and healthy):250/430/2500/14/20That's his ceiling. Ergo, undraftable.
 
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cobalt_27 said:
TeamDingo said:
He has done everything right so far after being thrown to the wolves. From running the scout team last year to starting. 2nd round small college reach and injured. Hard worker,natural leader, gifted athelete, strong arm, bright and motivated. I like him to be ok this year and a great time to grab him in dynasty.pass 240 - 400 3000 18 -14rush 75 - 400 -3good QB2 for free :confused:
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No way he sniffs anything remotely close to 3000 yards. Furthermore, you're smoking some serious herb if you actually think he's going to get 7.5 YPA out of those 400 tosses...better than guys like Bulger and Brady? Seriously?At best (and healthy):250/430/2500/14/20That's his ceiling. Ergo, undraftable.
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Seriously.What is Roethlisberger's career YPA as a young mobile strong armed QB on a run first strong defensive team? 8.3. Does that make him a better QB than Brady? Just means he is asked to do different things.Chili & Co. put up 3400yds @ 6.3ypa last year. TJack is his hand picked QB for this system. I actually think the receivers this year are an upgrade over the crew that started last year (not saying much). I am pretty comfortable that he more than sniffs 3000 yards and mid teen ptds with strong QB rushing yards/tds
 
joffer said:
Minnesota is really going into the season with this guy as their QB? Seriously?
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I have heard rumblings that the Vikings will want a veteran QB in camp outside of those on the roster. The name that keeps coming up is Kelly Holcomb, who should be released from the Eagles since they drafted Kolb. Holcomb is working under a similar offense in Philly as run in Minny. The only issue with this conjecture is that Philly will probably wait until the last minute to cut Holcomb because McNabb's recovery, or any other injury, might make Holcomb valuable with only a rookie in Kolb and Feeley as the other QBs.
 
He'll be the worst starting QB in the league. The only way he could have value is if he runs a ton because passing wise they will be the worst passing team in the NFL.

 
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My friends (both real and iFriends) are mad at me for setting the Vikings win O/U at 3.I'm thinking I might be generous.
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Top 10 NFL Defense?Top 10 Rushing offense?Lions twice, Raiders once?Vikings might be painful to watch unless you really love to watch punting but I can't see 3 wins being generous.
 
TeamDingo said:
Andy Dufresne said:
My friends (both real and iFriends) are mad at me for setting the Vikings win O/U at 3.I'm thinking I might be generous.
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Top 10 NFL Defense?Top 10 Rushing offense?
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That's skewed because they'll probably have the #1 rush defense/offenses averaged out with pass defenses/offenses in the high 20's/low 30's. The NFL is a passing league (the Ravens and Buccanneer Super Bowl teams being anomalies). If the Vikes can't stop the pass and can't pass themselves, it's awfully tough to win.
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Lions twice, Raiders once?
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I think the Lions will finish 2nd in the NFC Central. And the Raiders defense is much more legit to me than the Vikings defense since they're good against the run and pass. Plus, I'll take Russell throwing to Porter and Curry over Jackson throwing to Williamson and ??? any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
 
Andy Dufresne said:
TeamDingo said:
Andy Dufresne said:
My friends (both real and iFriends) are mad at me for setting the Vikings win O/U at 3.I'm thinking I might be generous.
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Top 10 NFL Defense?Top 10 Rushing offense?
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That's skewed because they'll probably have the #1 rush defense/offenses averaged out with pass defenses/offenses in the high 20's/low 30's. The NFL is a passing league (the Ravens and Buccanneer Super Bowl teams being anomalies). If the Vikes can't stop the pass and can't pass themselves, it's awfully tough to win.
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Lions twice, Raiders once?
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I think the Lions will finish 2nd in the NFC Central. And the Raiders defense is much more legit to me than the Vikings defense since they're good against the run and pass. Plus, I'll take Russell throwing to Porter and Curry over Jackson throwing to Williamson and ??? any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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Probably the wrong thread to discuss but... Do you think the addition of[1st round talents] CGreenway,EJames,MMcCauley,(subtraction of FSmoot),MDoss, maturation ofREdwards will make them a better defense than last year or worse? They are legit.How many opposing QBs are you afraid of on thier schedule? MacNabb? I can't find another one.. Favre, probaly not at this point? Romo? Rivers? 4 at most. Vick, Kitna, Croyle,Grossman, McCown, EManning, ASmith, Campbell & Cutler. Not exactly Murderer's Row.I don't buy that the NFL is a passing league. It is a rushing and defense ( speacial teams) league still imo. I think KC & NYG ( both road games not a Viking strength) are atop my list of teams that may completely implode in 2007.The team is one year removed from a 9 win season. The Lions last had a winning record in 2000, pre Millen. Could happen I guess, but I think the Vikings chances of turning around are a little better.
 
Andy Dufresne said:
TeamDingo said:
Andy Dufresne said:
My friends (both real and iFriends) are mad at me for setting the Vikings win O/U at 3.I'm thinking I might be generous.
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Top 10 NFL Defense?Top 10 Rushing offense?
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That's skewed because they'll probably have the #1 rush defense/offenses averaged out with pass defenses/offenses in the high 20's/low 30's. The NFL is a passing league (the Ravens and Buccanneer Super Bowl teams being anomalies). If the Vikes can't stop the pass and can't pass themselves, it's awfully tough to win.
TeamDingo said:
Lions twice, Raiders once?
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I think the Lions will finish 2nd in the NFC Central. And the Raiders defense is much more legit to me than the Vikings defense since they're good against the run and pass. Plus, I'll take Russell throwing to Porter and Curry over Jackson throwing to Williamson and ??? any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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move or change teams all ready andy or at least take it to the vikes offseason whinning topic :shock: I know your little deal is to hate on the vikings but they will win more than 3 games, if nothing else because they play in the nfc north....
 
TeamDingo said:
Probably the wrong thread to discuss but... Do you think the addition of[1st round talents] CGreenway,EJames,MMcCauley,(subtraction of FSmoot),MDoss, maturation ofREdwards will make them a better defense than last year or worse? They are legit.
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The addition of McCauley is a non-factor as he's a nickle back at best. Griffin will start opposite Winfield. If, and at this point it's a big if, they can get a better pass rush then there's hope.
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I think KC & NYG ( both road games not a Viking strength) are atop my list of teams that may completely implode in 2007.
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Those are two bad teams, it's true.
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The team is one year removed from a 9 win season. The Lions last had a winning record in 2000, pre Millen. Could happen I guess, but I think the Vikings chances of turning around are a little better.
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Now this I agree with. I love this year's draft class in how much it should improve NEXT year's team.
 
mozzy84 said:
move or change teams all ready andy or at least take it to the vikes offseason whinning topic :bag: I know your little deal is to hate on the vikings but they will win more than 3 games, if nothing else because they play in the nfc north....
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Don't take it personally, dude.But anyway, why is it okay to think that they will win more than 3 but it's not okay to think they won't?

I hope I'm wrong. I don't want to see a wretched team play 16 times this year. I look forward to all the "We told you so, Andy!"'s that I'll get when the overacheive and win seven.

I WANT Tarvaris to do well, but I just don't think he's ready and is being put in a position to fail.

 
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Andy Dufresne said:
TeamDingo said:
Probably the wrong thread to discuss but...

Do you think the addition of[1st round talents] CGreenway,EJames,MMcCauley,(subtraction of FSmoot),MDoss, maturation ofREdwards will make them a better defense than last year or worse? They are legit.
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The addition of McCauley is a non-factor as he's a nickle back at best. Griffin will start opposite Winfield. If, and at this point it's a big if, they can get a better pass rush then there's hope.
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As you allude to, teams are going to throw on the Vikes alot, as such I would say that the nickle is very very far from a non-factor. Not looking for a fight, and I think it is likely to be pretty ugly but the Vikes will win quite a bit more than 3 games next year.

 
TeamDingo said:
Andy Dufresne said:
TeamDingo said:
Probably the wrong thread to discuss but...

Do you think the addition of[1st round talents] CGreenway,EJames,MMcCauley,(subtraction of FSmoot),MDoss, maturation ofREdwards will make them a better defense than last year or worse? They are legit.
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The addition of McCauley is a non-factor as he's a nickle back at best. Griffin will start opposite Winfield. If, and at this point it's a big if, they can get a better pass rush then there's hope.
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As you allude to, teams are going to throw on the Vikes alot, as such I would say that the nickle is very very far from a non-factor. Not looking for a fight, and I think it is likely to be pretty ugly but the Vikes will win quite a bit more than 3 games next year.
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As I said before, I hope you're right. And maybe I'm setting the bar so low simply as a defense mechanism after years of having this team rip my heart out.There is a lot to like - especially on the defensive side of the ball.

But since this is a Tarvaris thread, talking about his chances specifically, there are a number of factors going against him. He's still SO green and it's no mystery that the Vikings are shopping for a veteran to come in and play.

My biggest hope is that his confidence doesn't get ruined this year to the point that we're at the same spot next year - wondering who the Vikings QB is going to be.

Look, I know I'm the chief Vikings nay-sayer here. But please understand that it is only for this year. Their defense is young and will only get better. This year's draft looked like it will be great for next year's team. So while I'm down on this year, I'm positive on the direction the team is headed.

 
Andy Dufresne said:
TeamDingo said:
Andy Dufresne said:
TeamDingo said:
Probably the wrong thread to discuss but...

Do you think the addition of[1st round talents] CGreenway,EJames,MMcCauley,(subtraction of FSmoot),MDoss, maturation ofREdwards will make them a better defense than last year or worse? They are legit.
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The addition of McCauley is a non-factor as he's a nickle back at best. Griffin will start opposite Winfield. If, and at this point it's a big if, they can get a better pass rush then there's hope.
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As you allude to, teams are going to throw on the Vikes alot, as such I would say that the nickle is very very far from a non-factor. Not looking for a fight, and I think it is likely to be pretty ugly but the Vikes will win quite a bit more than 3 games next year.
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As I said before, I hope you're right. And maybe I'm setting the bar so low simply as a defense mechanism after years of having this team rip my heart out.There is a lot to like - especially on the defensive side of the ball.

But since this is a Tarvaris thread, talking about his chances specifically, there are a number of factors going against him. He's still SO green and it's no mystery that the Vikings are shopping for a veteran to come in and play.

My biggest hope is that his confidence doesn't get ruined this year to the point that we're at the same spot next year - wondering who the Vikings QB is going to be.

Look, I know I'm the chief Vikings nay-sayer here. But please understand that it is only for this year. Their defense is young and will only get better. This year's draft looked like it will be great for next year's team. So while I'm down on this year, I'm positive on the direction the team is headed.
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When I said next year I meant 2007. Sorry was unclear.

Gimme 2 weeks and I will be thinking of 2007 as this year instead of next year. :thumbup:

 
Andy Dufresne said:
mozzy84 said:
move or change teams all ready andy or at least take it to the vikes offseason whinning topic :nerd: I know your little deal is to hate on the vikings but they will win more than 3 games, if nothing else because they play in the nfc north....
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Don't take it personally, dude.But anyway, why is it okay to think that they will win more than 3 but it's not okay to think they won't?

I hope I'm wrong. I don't want to see a wretched team play 16 times this year.

I WANT Tarvaris to do well, but I just don't think he's ready and is being put in a position to fail.
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nothing is wrong with thinking that way, I just don't see the need for it in this topic and many others, yea you think they are going to suck we get it. your over/under has nothing to do with jacksons fantasy stats...2750, 15tds, 17ints, 475 rushing 4tds

 
mozzy84 said:
nothing is wrong with thinking that way, I just don't see the need for it in this topic and many others, yea you think they are going to suck we get it. your over/under has nothing to do with jacksons fantasy stats...2750, 15tds, 17ints, 475 rushing 4tds
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I suppose you're right. I'm sorry.I think those stats are pretty close.
 
It is funny to me how quickly fantasy owners turn to speculating about a vet being brought in or Bollinger starting when the coaching staff has clearly indicated that they want Tavaris to be their franchise QB. They don't see him as a filler--they see him as the real deal. He may fail, but I will be very surprised if he isn't given a chance to be the starter this year. Anything could happen but the evidence right now points to Tjax being the guy: The current coaching staff traded up to take him--at a much higher position than the experts projected him to go; the team did not go after Schaub or bring in a vet to replace Brad J.; he has been getting all the first team reps in mini-camps; coach has said that the job is his to lose and that they expect him to do well. What more do you want?

 
az_prof said:
It is funny to me how quickly fantasy owners turn to speculating about a vet being brought in or Bollinger starting when the coaching staff has clearly indicated that they want Tavaris to be their franchise QB. They don't see him as a filler--they see him as the real deal. He may fail, but I will be very surprised if he isn't given a chance to be the starter this year. Anything could happen but the evidence right now points to Tjax being the guy: The current coaching staff traded up to take him--at a much higher position than the experts projected him to go; the team did not go after Schaub or bring in a vet to replace Brad J.; he has been getting all the first team reps in mini-camps; coach has said that the job is his to lose and that they expect him to do well. What more do you want?
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I want to stop hearing in the local media that they're looking to bring in a veteran QB to challenge for the job.While he got the first team reps in mini-camps, the word is that he looked quite lost in those reps.
 
Andy Dufresne said:
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It is funny to me how quickly fantasy owners turn to speculating about a vet being brought in or Bollinger starting when the coaching staff has clearly indicated that they want Tavaris to be their franchise QB. They don't see him as a filler--they see him as the real deal. He may fail, but I will be very surprised if he isn't given a chance to be the starter this year. Anything could happen but the evidence right now points to Tjax being the guy: The current coaching staff traded up to take him--at a much higher position than the experts projected him to go; the team did not go after Schaub or bring in a vet to replace Brad J.; he has been getting all the first team reps in mini-camps; coach has said that the job is his to lose and that they expect him to do well. What more do you want?
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I want to stop hearing in the local media that they're looking to bring in a veteran QB to challenge for the job.While he got the first team reps in mini-camps, the word is that he looked quite lost in those reps.
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I saw one story in June about him struggling with blitz pickup--pretty common for a young qb I expect, which is why they were working on it. http://www.startribune.com/vikings/story/1222872.htmlHave you seen other stories? Can you provide links please?

As for the rumors about bringing in a veteran, the only one I have heard is Kelly Holcomb, and that is more media speculation than it is Vikings coaches talking about wanting to bring in a vet.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6973966

If I missed something I would appreciate the link.

Thanks.

 
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Andy Dufresne said:
az_prof said:
It is funny to me how quickly fantasy owners turn to speculating about a vet being brought in or Bollinger starting when the coaching staff has clearly indicated that they want Tavaris to be their franchise QB. They don't see him as a filler--they see him as the real deal. He may fail, but I will be very surprised if he isn't given a chance to be the starter this year. Anything could happen but the evidence right now points to Tjax being the guy: The current coaching staff traded up to take him--at a much higher position than the experts projected him to go; the team did not go after Schaub or bring in a vet to replace Brad J.; he has been getting all the first team reps in mini-camps; coach has said that the job is his to lose and that they expect him to do well. What more do you want?
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I want to stop hearing in the local media that they're looking to bring in a veteran QB to challenge for the job.While he got the first team reps in mini-camps, the word is that he looked quite lost in those reps.
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I saw one story in June about him struggling with blitz pickup--pretty common for a young qb I expect, which is why they were working on it. http://www.startribune.com/vikings/story/1222872.htmlHave you seen other stories? Can you provide links please?

As for the rumors about bringing in a veteran, the only one I have heard is Kelly Holcomb, and that is more media speculation than it is Vikings coaches talking about wanting to bring in a vet.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6973966

If I missed something I would appreciate the link.

Thanks.
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I guess that's the same thing I heard as well. Again, I hope he does pan out as the little bit he played last year he looked the part. He has a nice live arm.I guess what we're running up against here is that there just isn't enough to go on. We'll have a lot more to go on after camp starts and we see him perfrom in a couple pre-season games.

I think TJ is probably the biggest unknown at the QB spot in the entire league. That includes the rookies.

 
I can't believe so many people are ####ting on this guy. He was just a rookie last year. Lets give it a little time.

 
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