01-28-2018, 05:03 PM
What the Vikings decide regarding quarterbacks might be the most interesting offseason move in the NFL.
Entering the playoff game at Philadelphia, it appeared QB Case Keenum’s free-agent market value was in the $45 million, three-year range. Now, after his mediocre performance in the 38-7 loss, Keenum, who turns 30 next month, might be able to command a $15 million deal, but for just one year guaranteed.
The blowout loss to Philadelphia might also have cost Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, who is believed to have two years left on his contract, an immediate contract extension.
The Vikings probably still consider Sam Bradford, 30, their best QB but would have to roll the dice on whether he can stay healthy with his unreliable left knee (three surgeries). At this point, there isn’t a definite QB option, either internally or externally. The Vikings might have to go back to Keenum because they don’t have a better option.
Signing Bradford would save money because it probably would take just $8 million or so guaranteed compared with the $18 million he received for playing in two games this season, with roster bonuses for each week he’s healthy.
It still appears free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater’s days in Minnesota are finished and that he’ll end up with a team that will give him a chance in training camp, maybe Buffalo or hometown Miami, or Washington if Kirk Cousins leaves as a free agent.
Regarding the Vikings’ chances of signing Cousins, they would have to greatly overpay — maybe $23 million a season — for a quarterback who has been good but not great.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/27/ch...sner-says/
Entering the playoff game at Philadelphia, it appeared QB Case Keenum’s free-agent market value was in the $45 million, three-year range. Now, after his mediocre performance in the 38-7 loss, Keenum, who turns 30 next month, might be able to command a $15 million deal, but for just one year guaranteed.
The blowout loss to Philadelphia might also have cost Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, who is believed to have two years left on his contract, an immediate contract extension.
The Vikings probably still consider Sam Bradford, 30, their best QB but would have to roll the dice on whether he can stay healthy with his unreliable left knee (three surgeries). At this point, there isn’t a definite QB option, either internally or externally. The Vikings might have to go back to Keenum because they don’t have a better option.
Signing Bradford would save money because it probably would take just $8 million or so guaranteed compared with the $18 million he received for playing in two games this season, with roster bonuses for each week he’s healthy.
It still appears free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater’s days in Minnesota are finished and that he’ll end up with a team that will give him a chance in training camp, maybe Buffalo or hometown Miami, or Washington if Kirk Cousins leaves as a free agent.
Regarding the Vikings’ chances of signing Cousins, they would have to greatly overpay — maybe $23 million a season — for a quarterback who has been good but not great.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/27/ch...sner-says/
