Tarvaris Jackson Out of Minnesota (1 Viewer)

[gandalas]

Vikings | Tarvaris Jackson looking for fresh start

The Minnesota Vikings brought an end to the QB Tarvaris Jackson experiment by not extending a qualifying tender offer to him, reports Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune. Jackson, as previously reported, is now free to sign with any other team that he chooses. Jackson was believed to be the team's quarterback of the future after being drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, but it never developed as the team would have hoped. He started a career-high 12 games in 2007, but was replaced early in the 2008 season and then spent most of the last two years backing up QB Brett Favre. Jackson noted earlier this year that a change of scenery and a fresh start might be what he needs.

Read more: http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=697794-vikings-tarvaris-jackson-looking-for-fresh-start#ixzz1FeXyclrH

 

[Jason Wood]

No surprise. I think he's young enough, and handled himself well enough in what was a QB circus in MIN, to earn a shot with another team as a backup at least.

 

[Da Guru]

No surprise. I think he's young enough, and handled himself well enough in what was a QB circus in MIN, to earn a shot with another team as a backup at least.

I agree. I thought Jackson was coming along nice before the "As the Favre Turns" soap opera started.

 

[sports_fan]

I agree that Jackson handled the situation he was put in with the Vikes very well. This decision probably had as much do with wanting to further themselves from the Chilly era as anything. I hope he finds a good spot with another team. He should be a solid backup for a while.

 

[thriftyrocker]

No surprise. I think he's young enough, and handled himself well enough in what was a QB circus in MIN, to earn a shot with another team as a backup at least.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Certainly would be a better nearterm backup than Kafka for the Eagles if they deal Kolb. Seems a better option than Thigpen (speculated by LaCanforna/NFLN).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

He could go the 49ers and in the process raise the QB play for both franchises.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

He could go the 49ers and in the process raise the QB play for both franchises.

For some reason I thought he was a fit in Arizona

 

[Andy Dufresne]

He could go the 49ers and in the process raise the QB play for both franchises.

For some reason I thought he was a fit in Arizona

There too. He's a tremendous step sideways from Derek Anderson.

 

[Illegal Pants Downfield]

He's a tremendous step sideways from Derek Anderson.

 

[Jason Wood]

No surprise. I think he's young enough, and handled himself well enough in what was a QB circus in MIN, to earn a shot with another team as a backup at least.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Certainly would be a better nearterm backup than Kafka for the Eagles if they deal Kolb. Seems a better option than Thigpen (speculated by LaCanforna/NFLN).

I would MUCH prefer Jackson to Thigpen or Kafka, for sure.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

He could go the 49ers and in the process raise the QB play for both franchises.

I'll welcome him in SF.

 

[FavreCo]

T-joke. Bump Minnesota QB situation.