If the Vikings don't get a decent QB in the off-season.. (1 Viewer)

[Judge Smails]

Great o-line, uber stud RB, improving defense. All they need is a competent QB, a veteran WR and maybe one more veteran difference maker on defense. All could be had in Free Agency. Get McNabb. He's gone in Philly. He won't get hit with that line. He can handoff to ADP and make good decisions to move the chains. Get a solid possession WR to go along with Williamson and Rice. At this stage of his career, I think the dink and dunk west coast offense is hurting McNabb. He can go up top. Imagine the play action opportunities with teams having to respect ADP.

With McNabb and other said pickups, this team could and should contend with Dallas and a few others for the NFC title. I'll be curious to see what the Vikings do in the offseason.

 

[delusional]

Well there is always Brady Quinn / Derek Anderson next year.

One of them won't be a brown thats for sure and if it is Anderson, he is playing at a level that will make alot of teams take a serious look at him.

 

[BoltBacker]

I think Losman is better than what they have now.

If Sage Rosenfels keeps it up he'll get looks next season.

Pennington may be looking for a new gig.

McNabb may be looking for a new gig.

Frye is better than what they have now imo.

Both McCown and Culpepper will probably get in situations where they battle for a starting role.

It wouldn't really take very much for them to take that team to the next level. With that solid defense and great running game Schottenheimer would win the division if not the conference within two years if he was their HC.

 

[Colin Dowling]

1. Culpepper

2. Pennington

3. Draft

 

[3C's]

McNabb and draft the guy for the future.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

1. Culpepper

2. Pennington

3. Draft

It' hurts your credibility to even suggest this, COlin.

 

[PatsWillWin]

McNabb and draft the guy for the future.

 

[NoCheese]

1. Culpepper2. Pennington3. Draft

Daunte will NEVER, and I repeat NEVER be in purple again. Pennington wouldn't be horrible, and I'd take McNabb 2 years removed from the knee injury. The draft is an option, too, but I'm concerned once the QB develops, the defense would be old.

 

[Schrute]

1. Culpepper

2. Pennington

3. Draft

It' hurts your credibility to even suggest this, COlin.

 

[jestertj]

1. Culpepper2. Pennington3. Draft

:(Everyone posting in this thread is more likely to start at QB for the Vikes than Culpepper.

 

[Phlash]

McNabb would be GREAT in purple.

Sidney Rice is quite a fine receiver. They just need a #2 to complement him if Troy Williamson just won't develop.

 

[Apollo]

Brady Quinn + Adrian Peterson = Dynasty

 

[jestertj]

Brady Quinn + Adrian Peterson = Dynasty

That's pretty bold considering we have no idea what Quinn can do in the NFL.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Brady Quinn + Adrian Peterson = Dynasty

That's pretty bold considering we have no idea what Quinn can do in the NFL.

Neither do we know what a rookie would bring. At least Quinn would have a year of learning under his belt.I'm not crazy about the FA QB's that will apparently be available this offseason. Including McNabb.Too bad they didn't jump on either Kitna or Garcia.

 

[Judge Smails]

McNabb and draft the guy for the future.

This is the right answer. Don't waste ADP's talents now, or in the future. If you just draft a guy, you are letting ADP, Hutch, Birk and company get 2-3 years older while this guy develops - or not. Get a proven commodity in there. If I were a veteran FA QB, I would be running to get that job.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

A receiver would be nice too. They could make a nice run next year. Maybe Chili isn't all bad after all. (biting my tongue).

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

1. Culpepper

2. Pennington

3. Draft

It' hurts your credibility to even suggest this, COlin.

well considering he had Cedric benson at RB#4 this offseason, not sure how much cred he has.

 

[Power Monster]

Rex Grossman would look good in Purple!

 

[Bears_Man2]

Someone mentioned Daunte as a starting QB possibility? Did we see the same Daunte this year? Or the year before? Or the year before?

Daunte will be lucky to again to even get consideration as a stop gap option. He's making a nice chunk of money even now for the amount of production he's given.

 

[beachbum]

McNabb would be GREAT in purple.Sidney Rice is quite a fine receiver. They just need a #2 to complement him if Troy Williamson just won't develop.

damn, Phlashbetween yours and Packersfan's avatars I'm finding it very difficult to get work done today... any relation or just a good memory for you?

 

[jestertj]

Brady Quinn + Adrian Peterson = Dynasty

That's pretty bold considering we have no idea what Quinn can do in the NFL.

Neither do we know what a rookie would bring. At least Quinn would have a year of learning under his belt.I'm not crazy about the FA QB's that will apparently be available this offseason. Including McNabb.Too bad they didn't jump on either Kitna or Garcia.

I'm trying to watch the Browns a little more to see just how good Derek Anderson is. He would be a little more ready than Quinn.

 

[The Rook]

Of everyone on the list, I'd want Derek Anderson. I think he has the best shot of not only being good now, but also for the future. Seems like the best combo.

 

[RBM]

Rex Grossman would look good in Purple!

That would be my guess

 

[-OZ-]

Brady Quinn any breathing body + Adrian Peterson = Dynasty

If they want a heavy run based offense, Pennington could be a good fit and may be cheap. Grossman could do alright too. I'd think Losman would be a decent fit if they want the ability to throw deep to Rice/Williamson.

I just don't see Anderson or Quinn leaving Cleveland this year. 09 is possible.

McNabb will be high on many team's list, is Minnesota willing to pay enough?

 

[EBF]

Losman

Rodgers

Cassell

Pennington

Rosenfels

Simms

Boller

Grossman

Anderson

Leftwich

McNabb

rookies

Lots of options out there. McNabb is clearly the best QB who might be available. After that someone like Pennington, Anderson, Boller, or Losman might be decent.

 

[sho nuff]

Great o-line, uber stud RB, improving defense. All they need is a competent QB, a veteran WR and maybe one more veteran difference maker on defense. All could be had in Free Agency. Get McNabb. He's gone in Philly. He won't get hit with that line. He can handoff to ADP and make good decisions to move the chains. Get a solid possession WR to go along with Williamson and Rice. At this stage of his career, I think the dink and dunk west coast offense is hurting McNabb. He can go up top. Imagine the play action opportunities with teams having to respect ADP.With McNabb and other said pickups, this team could and should contend with Dallas and a few others for the NFC title. I'll be curious to see what the Vikings do in the offseason.

They need a secondary and some WR help as well.The improving D is great against the run...but cannot stop teams from throwing the ball.

 

[skol asylum]

Great o-line, uber stud RB, improving defense. All they need is a competent QB, a veteran WR and maybe one more veteran difference maker on defense. All could be had in Free Agency. Get McNabb. He's gone in Philly. He won't get hit with that line. He can handoff to ADP and make good decisions to move the chains. Get a solid possession WR to go along with Williamson and Rice. At this stage of his career, I think the dink and dunk west coast offense is hurting McNabb. He can go up top. Imagine the play action opportunities with teams having to respect ADP.With McNabb and other said pickups, this team could and should contend with Dallas and a few others for the NFC title. I'll be curious to see what the Vikings do in the offseason.

They need a secondary and some WR help as well.The improving D is great against the run...but cannot stop teams from throwing the ball.

Tell that to Phil Rivers. :|

 

[sho nuff]

Great o-line, uber stud RB, improving defense. All they need is a competent QB, a veteran WR and maybe one more veteran difference maker on defense. All could be had in Free Agency. Get McNabb. He's gone in Philly. He won't get hit with that line. He can handoff to ADP and make good decisions to move the chains. Get a solid possession WR to go along with Williamson and Rice. At this stage of his career, I think the dink and dunk west coast offense is hurting McNabb. He can go up top. Imagine the play action opportunities with teams having to respect ADP.With McNabb and other said pickups, this team could and should contend with Dallas and a few others for the NFC title. I'll be curious to see what the Vikings do in the offseason.

They need a secondary and some WR help as well.The improving D is great against the run...but cannot stop teams from throwing the ball.

Tell that to Phil Rivers. :|

The same Rivers that put up a worse passing day against KC?He has 3 good passing days on the year.Yes, they looked better yesterday...but Minny 2nd to last in passing D. Some of that is because teams cannot run against that. Some is because teams don't care to run as much because they know they can be thrown on.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't imagine that the Browns will give up Derek Anderson (assuming he keeps playing like he has).

 

[Da Guru]

I am shocked at the numbers ADP is putting up without a threat of a passing game.

Jackson is a backup or #3 guy at best. Maybe McNabb..he seems to be wearing out his welcome in Philly.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

McNabb seems like a guy that simply needs a change of scenery. He could do for the Vikings what Warren Moon did a decade ago.

 

[brock]

tar jax is the future. he just needs more time.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

tar jax is the future. he just needs more time.

Shut up, Childress.

 

[brock]

tar jax is the future. he just needs more time.

Shut up, Childress.

sorry

 

[snogger]

tar jax is the future. he just needs more time.

Shut up, Childress.

Childress would never say "He just needs more time" He'd say something more along the lines of: "I want to see Tarvaris continue to develop"

Brad Childress made it clear Tarvaris Jackson remains his starter. "I want to see Tarvaris continue to develop," Childress said.

He might as well have added "at the expense of my job and Peterson having another Great day". Childress is ready for a new job..

 

[Kiddnets]

Pennington would be a nice stop gap QB for Minny - he won't win a SB but would get them into the semis IMO - great RB and defense is the only way Chad can be effective anymore - think Dilfer with Balt a few years ago..

 

[EBF]

McNabb seems like a guy that simply needs a change of scenery. He could do for the Vikings what Warren Moon did a decade ago.

They really need to make a run at him. Forget upgrading the WRs and the defense. If this team had McNabb next year it would be a contender for the NFC title.

 

[crimsonrebel]

the question is, do they have to give up a 4th round draft pick or better for him, or hope he gets cut. its just a waiting game.

 

[Fantasy Fix Fred]

I can see Childress making a play for Mcnabb...

 

[BoltBacker]

the question is, do they have to give up a 4th round draft pick or better for him, or hope he gets cut. its just a waiting game.

Why are teams so hesitant to give up 4th rounders? Where would GB be today if they had given up a 4th rounder for Randy Moss? If MIN could be a SB contender in the NFC with McNabb as the QB then I'd think a 4th rounder isn't much of a price to pay.

 

[J R]

1. Culpepper2. Pennington3. Draft

Everyone posting in this thread is more likely to start at QB for the Vikes than Culpepper.

putting my hat in the ring.

 

[jurb26]

Next years draft is going to be extremely ripe with QBs. I think Minn makes a play for a good vet and then drafts their franchise QB in April.

 

[Raider Nation]

From a fantasy perspective, would a legit QB actually hurt Peterson?

You can't get much better than "single-game NFL rushing record"... can you?

 

[sho nuff]

McNabb seems like a guy that simply needs a change of scenery. He could do for the Vikings what Warren Moon did a decade ago.

They really need to make a run at him. Forget upgrading the WRs and the defense. If this team had McNabb next year it would be a contender for the NFC title.

How so?Minny QBs have been sacked quite a bit the past few years. You think McNabb would make it through a season?Philly is more talented than Minny and they are not a contender.Minny needs more than just a QB.

 

[EBF]

McNabb seems like a guy that simply needs a change of scenery. He could do for the Vikings what Warren Moon did a decade ago.

They really need to make a run at him. Forget upgrading the WRs and the defense. If this team had McNabb next year it would be a contender for the NFC title.

How so?Minny QBs have been sacked quite a bit the past few years. You think McNabb would make it through a season?Philly is more talented than Minny and they are not a contender.Minny needs more than just a QB.

McNabb is a great QB. He's having a tough year, but when healthy he's one of those passers who can move the team down the field and elevate the play of his supporting cast. Put him on this Minnesota team and you'd suddenly have an offense that can trade punches with the best in the conference. As of right now the team lives and dies with Peterson. That wouldn't be the case if McNabb was under center.

 

[BoltBacker]

McNabb seems like a guy that simply needs a change of scenery. He could do for the Vikings what Warren Moon did a decade ago.

They really need to make a run at him. Forget upgrading the WRs and the defense. If this team had McNabb next year it would be a contender for the NFC title.

How so?Minny QBs have been sacked quite a bit the past few years. You think McNabb would make it through a season?Philly is more talented than Minny and they are not a contender.Minny needs more than just a QB.

PHI also doesn't have the best RB in the game and the best run defense in the game. Pretty big difference there.

 

[mrgerty]

I believe that Quinn Grey in Jacksonville is an unrestricted free agent after this season. He could be a sneaky guy to bring in while Woodson/Ryan/Brohm develop. I think given an opportunity he could give us Vikes fans a little more hope than any of the others not named McNabb could provide.

 

[JMon348]

They dont need to draft a qb. You sign or trade for McNabb and make TJax your backup. They have similar backgrounds so Im hoping McNabb will help TJax develop more and Jackson becomes a player for the future.

Vikings should draft a RT or S in the first round.

FA get a QB and WR

 

[spacevan]

I don't think McNabb is ever going to be the same. He's had too many injuries to his legs which is why he can't deliver the ball the same way he used to. Mechanically he'll never recover. He looks mentally slower to me with his reads as well. He's done IMO or at least done enough to not risk signing him. Thats what happens when you eat too much sodium infused Chunky Soup(crap).

I would love to see Derek Anderson on this team but it won't happen. Jeff Garcia would have been perfect, he limits mistakes and you have to respect the pass just enough that ADP would be rolling for 250 every game. You know who should QBing this team is Jake the snake Plummer. Do you understand what kind of play action havoc he could unleash on the league with ADP behind him? Too bad he's probably drunk on a couch in some trailer park by now.

 

[ArcticEdge]

I'll just be happy if they play Bollinger the rest of the way. Although, everybody laughs at this and Major Dad basically insulted him, but giving Jeff George a look couldnt hurt.