Hooking-up with Shurmur is an interesting thought...
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
Any predictions on where Teddy ends up? A lot of teams are being talked about. Tampa as cover for if/when Winston implodes. Miami as a hedge against Tannehill, and Teddy's from Miami and Davante Parker is there; Cinci, don't really understand this one but I guess because there are now doubts about that red headed QB. Jax, because great team with a ?? at QB, and Denver as a replacement for Lynch. I hope he ends where he has a chance to compete for the starting job, or at least can be the long term guy. With that in mind, I wonder if the Giants might not make sense. They didn't draft a QB, Manning is nearing the end, and his OC would be Pat Shurmur, so he would know the offense.
It will be interesting. Would love for his sake to see him close to his Miami home. But you make a good point about the NY Giants. It would make sense....but only if Shurmur feels strongly about Teddy's potential. Hard to say. But the ol' heir apparent type thing as Manning is close to the end.
I dont see the Jets letting Teddy go in the AFC east and have to face him twice a year if their rookie struggles to produce this year.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
I dont see the Jets letting Teddy go in the AFC east and have to face him twice a year if their rookie struggles to produce this year.
That's a good point. His upside is enormous and what might look brilliant at one point (having the vision to sign him and get something in return) could be a source of embarrassment for them if Teddy goes on to become a franchise QB for another team. The Jets took the best QB in the draft though. Darnold is going to be a good one.
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
I dont see the Jets letting Teddy go in the AFC east and have to face him twice a year if their rookie struggles to produce this year.
That's a good point. His upside is enormous and what might look brilliant at one point (having the vision to sign him and get something in return) could be a source of embarrassment for them if Teddy goes on to become a franchise QB for another team. The Jets took the best QB in the draft though. Darnold is going to be a good one.
Honestly, if Teddy goes on to be a franchise QB for another team it is going to be an embarrassment for the Vikings. They supposedly know the most about his health. Fans all believe (and I'm sure the media too) that Teddy was let go because his knee couldn't be trusted going forward...too big a risk for big dollars...et cetera....that certainly makes sense, but perhaps the real reason is the availability of Kirk Cousins versus keeping Teddy. That to me is a roll of the dice. There's no real way the Vikings could predict Teddy's progress long-term. They saw an opportunity and grabbed it but who's to say that Teddy won't be the better QB in the long run?
I just find it hard to believe that any doctor who cares about keeping his career would have advised Teddy to go back to playing football if the risk was too high. And, Teddy's a smart guy, I don't think he would have chosen to keep playing if he had information from doctors that he faced a far greater risk than most. Ultimately I just think the Vikings thought Kirk was the better bet for THEIR long-term. Why not just say that instead of letting fans believe it was worry over Teddy's knee?
This team has only drafted 1 true franchise QB, and that was Tarkenton (unless you want to count Culpepper). I would love nothing more than to see Cousins get us our first SB victory. I truly hope the right decision was made.
Quote: @prairieghost said:
@ MaroonBells said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
I dont see the Jets letting Teddy go in the AFC east and have to face him twice a year if their rookie struggles to produce this year.
That's a good point. His upside is enormous and what might look brilliant at one point (having the vision to sign him and get something in return) could be a source of embarrassment for them if Teddy goes on to become a franchise QB for another team. The Jets took the best QB in the draft though. Darnold is going to be a good one.
Honestly, if Teddy goes on to be a franchise QB for another team it is going to be an embarrassment for the Vikings. They supposedly know the most about his health. Fans all believe (and I'm sure the media too) that Teddy was let go because his knee couldn't be trusted going forward...too big a risk for big dollars...et cetera....that certainly makes sense, but perhaps the real reason is the availability of Kirk Cousins versus keeping Teddy. That to me is a roll of the dice. There's no real way the Vikings could predict Teddy's progress long-term. They saw an opportunity and grabbed it but who's to say that Teddy won't be the better QB in the long run?
I just find it hard to believe that any doctor who cares about keeping his career would have advised Teddy to go back to playing football if the risk was too high. And, Teddy's a smart guy, I don't think he would have chosen to keep playing if he had information from doctors that he faced a far greater risk than most. Ultimately I just think the Vikings thought Kirk was the better bet for THEIR long-term. Why not just say that instead of letting fans believe it was worry over Teddy's knee?
This team has only drafted 1 true franchise QB, and that was Tarkenton (unless you want to count Culpepper). I would love nothing more than to see Cousins get us our first SB victory. I truly hope the right decision was made.
It was a calculated decision. They took the emotions out of it and made the call. Cousins types don't make free agency. So we had to go with the sure thing and not gamble on Teddy's health. Would love to see him succeed and do well, but I understand the need to make that decision with the team in place.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ prairieghost said:
@ MaroonBells said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
I dont see the Jets letting Teddy go in the AFC east and have to face him twice a year if their rookie struggles to produce this year.
That's a good point. His upside is enormous and what might look brilliant at one point (having the vision to sign him and get something in return) could be a source of embarrassment for them if Teddy goes on to become a franchise QB for another team. The Jets took the best QB in the draft though. Darnold is going to be a good one.
Honestly, if Teddy goes on to be a franchise QB for another team it is going to be an embarrassment for the Vikings. They supposedly know the most about his health. Fans all believe (and I'm sure the media too) that Teddy was let go because his knee couldn't be trusted going forward...too big a risk for big dollars...et cetera....that certainly makes sense, but perhaps the real reason is the availability of Kirk Cousins versus keeping Teddy. That to me is a roll of the dice. There's no real way the Vikings could predict Teddy's progress long-term. They saw an opportunity and grabbed it but who's to say that Teddy won't be the better QB in the long run?
I just find it hard to believe that any doctor who cares about keeping his career would have advised Teddy to go back to playing football if the risk was too high. And, Teddy's a smart guy, I don't think he would have chosen to keep playing if he had information from doctors that he faced a far greater risk than most. Ultimately I just think the Vikings thought Kirk was the better bet for THEIR long-term. Why not just say that instead of letting fans believe it was worry over Teddy's knee?
This team has only drafted 1 true franchise QB, and that was Tarkenton (unless you want to count Culpepper). I would love nothing more than to see Cousins get us our first SB victory. I truly hope the right decision was made.
It was a calculated decision. They took the emotions out of it and made the call. Cousins types don't make free agency. So we had to go with the sure thing and not gamble on Teddy's health. Would love to see him succeed and do well, but I understand the need to make that decision with the team in place.
Agreed...but if Teddy goes on and achieves great success it's going to sting a little bit. I know he wouldn't be the first QB to ever leave the team who drafted him and go on to win a SB elsewhere, but it'd be more salt dumped on every Viking fan's gaping wound, wouldn't it?
I'll say this and it won't be popular: Teddy isn't a franchise QB and his upside isn't 'huge'. He can be a decent game manager, that's his ceiling. Great kid for sure.
Quote: @prairieghost said:
@ greediron said:
@ prairieghost said:
@ MaroonBells said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
I dont see the Jets letting Teddy go in the AFC east and have to face him twice a year if their rookie struggles to produce this year.
That's a good point. His upside is enormous and what might look brilliant at one point (having the vision to sign him and get something in return) could be a source of embarrassment for them if Teddy goes on to become a franchise QB for another team. The Jets took the best QB in the draft though. Darnold is going to be a good one.
Honestly, if Teddy goes on to be a franchise QB for another team it is going to be an embarrassment for the Vikings. They supposedly know the most about his health. Fans all believe (and I'm sure the media too) that Teddy was let go because his knee couldn't be trusted going forward...too big a risk for big dollars...et cetera....that certainly makes sense, but perhaps the real reason is the availability of Kirk Cousins versus keeping Teddy. That to me is a roll of the dice. There's no real way the Vikings could predict Teddy's progress long-term. They saw an opportunity and grabbed it but who's to say that Teddy won't be the better QB in the long run?
I just find it hard to believe that any doctor who cares about keeping his career would have advised Teddy to go back to playing football if the risk was too high. And, Teddy's a smart guy, I don't think he would have chosen to keep playing if he had information from doctors that he faced a far greater risk than most. Ultimately I just think the Vikings thought Kirk was the better bet for THEIR long-term. Why not just say that instead of letting fans believe it was worry over Teddy's knee?
This team has only drafted 1 true franchise QB, and that was Tarkenton (unless you want to count Culpepper). I would love nothing more than to see Cousins get us our first SB victory. I truly hope the right decision was made.
It was a calculated decision. They took the emotions out of it and made the call. Cousins types don't make free agency. So we had to go with the sure thing and not gamble on Teddy's health. Would love to see him succeed and do well, but I understand the need to make that decision with the team in place.
Agreed...but if Teddy goes on and achieves great success it's going to sting a little bit. I know he wouldn't be the first QB to ever leave the team who drafted him and go on to win a SB elsewhere, but it'd be more salt dumped on every Viking fan's gaping wound, wouldn't it?
Agreed. I liked him a lot. Easily my favorite Viking QB since Brad Johnson. Very likable, mature and good teammate. Looked like he was about to tap into his potential in his 3rd year. I hope he shows everyone where he was headed before the injury, and yes it will sting a bit. When most players leave, I don't really care about them anymore. But I will follow Teddy.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
I'll say this and it won't be popular: Teddy isn't a franchise QB and his upside isn't 'huge'. He can be a decent game manager, that's his ceiling. Great kid for sure.
He is no Rodgers? Is that what you mean? Nobody knows yet. He could become the next Brady or just be another journeyman. But I doubt game manager is his ceiling.
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