Here is the quote that is the most interesting to me ...
Not only that, they've cleared the
deck at the quarterback position. They had three potential starters on
their roster in last year's starter Case Keenum, and injured former starters Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater. But all three are unrestricted free agents, and the Vikings have made it clear all three are free to test the market.
"That's a dangerous thing to do if you don't have another
quarterback," said one league source, "unless you know you're about to
get one."
Maybe this is bogus but the fact remains we are one week away from the legal tampering period and the Vikings have not made a decision on any of the 3 current in house QBs. Why not? They know all 3 better than anyone and yet, still cannot make up their minds.
Perhaps they will announce an extension for one of the 3 before next Tuesday but until they do then it will be the main topic of discussion for us fans as it should be.
The bottom line is that it is not the fans who want to talk about this incessantly. It is the team that still has not decided on one of the three. Blaming posters for continuing to talk about it is unrealistic.
There's zero doubt they know which way they want to go and what the pecking order is. How it goes down is the X factor.
Quote: @"purplefaithful" said:
Technically they can't know, because it would be considered tampering if they've had any conversations with Cousins or his agent, Mike McCartney. Realistically, of course, tampering happens all the time around the NFL and it's safe to assume someone in Cousins camp had at least preliminary talks with officials the Vikings, Jets, Denver Broncos and any other interested teams as the scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Meanwhile, the Vikings sure sounded like they knew something, because during Vikings coach Mike Zimmer's combine press conference he wasn't exactly overflowing with compliments about the trio of quarterbacks he's about to let go. He expressed some doubt about whether Bridgewater would ever be able to fully return from the devastating knee injury he suffered two years ago. He questioned Bradford's ability to stay healthy after multiple knee injuries.
And as for Keenum, he made it clear that he's still not sure whether he was a one-year wonder or not.
"The question is no different than is Sam Bradford going to stay healthy? Is Teddy Bridgewater going to be able to [return] to where he was?" Zimmer said. "Is Case Keenum the quarterback he was last year or who he was three years ago?
"All three of our guys have questions. There's no doubt about it, and it's our job to do the very best we possibly can to figure out who is the right guy, the right fit."
Zimmer called it "the $64,000 question with all three of our guys," ...
This piece tactfully leaves out the part where Zimmer talks about how this team was built with defense. And that if "we’re going to do this...we’re going to take away from the rest of the things that have gotten us to this point."
He can't mention him, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the "this" Mike is referring to is paying Cousins. So the premise of the entire article is misleading. Zimmer gave the downside to all four QBs, not just his three.
I think Cousins is the most likely because he's the most talented option without health concerns. I also think Cousins has told his agent that he wants to sign in Minnesota. Why wouldn't he? Beyond that, anything can happen. I've seen too many players too often say "it isn't about the money" only to sign where it is about the money.
The tricky thing for the Vikings is that if they do negotiate with Cousins and lose, it will be very public. How do they then go to plan B, C or D and tell him that "you're our guy" ?
Quote: @"MaroonBells" said:
@"purplefaithful" said:
Technically they can't know, because it would be considered tampering if they've had any conversations with Cousins or his agent, Mike McCartney. Realistically, of course, tampering happens all the time around the NFL and it's safe to assume someone in Cousins camp had at least preliminary talks with officials the Vikings, Jets, Denver Broncos and any other interested teams as the scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Meanwhile, the Vikings sure sounded like they knew something, because during Vikings coach Mike Zimmer's combine press conference he wasn't exactly overflowing with compliments about the trio of quarterbacks he's about to let go. He expressed some doubt about whether Bridgewater would ever be able to fully return from the devastating knee injury he suffered two years ago. He questioned Bradford's ability to stay healthy after multiple knee injuries.
And as for Keenum, he made it clear that he's still not sure whether he was a one-year wonder or not.
"The question is no different than is Sam Bradford going to stay healthy? Is Teddy Bridgewater going to be able to [return] to where he was?" Zimmer said. "Is Case Keenum the quarterback he was last year or who he was three years ago?
"All three of our guys have questions. There's no doubt about it, and it's our job to do the very best we possibly can to figure out who is the right guy, the right fit."
Zimmer called it "the $64,000 question with all three of our guys," ...
The tricky thing for the Vikings is that if they do negotiate with Cousins and lose, it will be very public. How do they then go to plan B, C or D and tell him that "you're our guy" ?
And a disappointed fan-base too...
Not saying I'm all in for Cousins (or the majority here are either), but it's not a stretch to say there are probably plenty of Viking fanatics who would be all lathered-up at the prospect, and then having it crash wouldn't be an easy or fun roller coaster ride.
IF they want Cousins and actually land him, the fanbase (in general) is going to be pretty stoked going into next season, coming so close to a SB berth the last one..
Quote: @"StickyBun" said:
There's zero doubt they know which way they want to go and what the pecking order is. How it goes down is the X factor.
could you imagine not getting cousins and pissing off all three of ours and endding up with nothing.
Quote: @"AGRforever" said:
@"StickyBun" said:
There's zero doubt they know which way they want to go and what the pecking order is. How it goes down is the X factor.
could you imagine not getting cousins and pissing off all three of ours and endding up with nothing.
Ha, that would be a very Viking thing to happen, but its too good a spot to have somebody not want, hurt feelings and all. A little birdie somewhere online mentioned that Minnesota likes AJ McCarron as a Plan B, not sure if that is true or not.
Quote: @"purplefaithful" said:
@"MaroonBells" said:
@"purplefaithful" said:
Technically they can't know, because it would be considered tampering if they've had any conversations with Cousins or his agent, Mike McCartney. Realistically, of course, tampering happens all the time around the NFL and it's safe to assume someone in Cousins camp had at least preliminary talks with officials the Vikings, Jets, Denver Broncos and any other interested teams as the scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Meanwhile, the Vikings sure sounded like they knew something, because during Vikings coach Mike Zimmer's combine press conference he wasn't exactly overflowing with compliments about the trio of quarterbacks he's about to let go. He expressed some doubt about whether Bridgewater would ever be able to fully return from the devastating knee injury he suffered two years ago. He questioned Bradford's ability to stay healthy after multiple knee injuries.
And as for Keenum, he made it clear that he's still not sure whether he was a one-year wonder or not.
"The question is no different than is Sam Bradford going to stay healthy? Is Teddy Bridgewater going to be able to [return] to where he was?" Zimmer said. "Is Case Keenum the quarterback he was last year or who he was three years ago?
"All three of our guys have questions. There's no doubt about it, and it's our job to do the very best we possibly can to figure out who is the right guy, the right fit."
Zimmer called it "the $64,000 question with all three of our guys," ...
The tricky thing for the Vikings is that if they do negotiate with Cousins and lose, it will be very public. How do they then go to plan B, C or D and tell him that "you're our guy" ?
And a disappointed fan-base too...
Not saying I'm all in for Cousins (or the majority here are either), but it's not a stretch to say there are probably plenty of Viking fanatics who would be all lathered-up at the prospect, and then having it crash wouldn't be an easy or fun roller coaster ride.
IF they want Cousins and actually land him, the fanbase (in general) is going to be pretty stoked going into next season, coming so close to a SB berth the last one..
my fear is we dont get any of the four. id be happy with any of the four as long as we had back up plans in place for teddy and sam.
Quote: @"AGRforever" said:
@"purplefaithful" said:
@"MaroonBells" said:
@"purplefaithful" said:
Technically they can't know, because it would be considered tampering if they've had any conversations with Cousins or his agent, Mike McCartney. Realistically, of course, tampering happens all the time around the NFL and it's safe to assume someone in Cousins camp had at least preliminary talks with officials the Vikings, Jets, Denver Broncos and any other interested teams as the scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Meanwhile, the Vikings sure sounded like they knew something, because during Vikings coach Mike Zimmer's combine press conference he wasn't exactly overflowing with compliments about the trio of quarterbacks he's about to let go. He expressed some doubt about whether Bridgewater would ever be able to fully return from the devastating knee injury he suffered two years ago. He questioned Bradford's ability to stay healthy after multiple knee injuries.
And as for Keenum, he made it clear that he's still not sure whether he was a one-year wonder or not.
"The question is no different than is Sam Bradford going to stay healthy? Is Teddy Bridgewater going to be able to [return] to where he was?" Zimmer said. "Is Case Keenum the quarterback he was last year or who he was three years ago?
"All three of our guys have questions. There's no doubt about it, and it's our job to do the very best we possibly can to figure out who is the right guy, the right fit."
Zimmer called it "the $64,000 question with all three of our guys," ...
The tricky thing for the Vikings is that if they do negotiate with Cousins and lose, it will be very public. How do they then go to plan B, C or D and tell him that "you're our guy" ?
And a disappointed fan-base too...
Not saying I'm all in for Cousins (or the majority here are either), but it's not a stretch to say there are probably plenty of Viking fanatics who would be all lathered-up at the prospect, and then having it crash wouldn't be an easy or fun roller coaster ride.
IF they want Cousins and actually land him, the fanbase (in general) is going to be pretty stoked going into next season, coming so close to a SB berth the last one..
my fear is we dont get any of the four. id be happy with any of the four as long as we had back up plans in place for teddy and sam.
we've lost our starting QB early the last 3 years... they damn well better have a back up plan in place no matter who they go with although some choices will allow the team to afford a better back up plan than others.
I like Cousins and I think it would be a great signing
Quote: @"PSBLAKE" said:
I like Cousins and I think it would be a great signing
at what price? its not really if cousins would be a good player for us, its about how much do you spend for what he brings to the table. some of us are saying that the reported 30+ is way way to much for the amount of upside he has over the rest of the options.
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