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08-01-2021, 01:55 PM

I'm vaccinated and I want all the Vikings vaccinated, but it is their choice and I support their freedom to choose how they see what is right for them. Although some lose sight of it, this is still a country based on freedom.

08-01-2021, 02:07 PM

Quote: @"BarrNone55" said:
I think we want someone with NFL experience.

I think we want someone who at least has been in a playoff game or two.

I think I'm going to hate myself for saying this.

I think we have to get Blake Bortles.

I think I'd rather go with an unknown than Bortles if we're exploring that thought.

08-01-2021, 03:15 PM

It's like going with Sean Mannion---wow factor zero

08-01-2021, 03:19 PM

Quote: @Akvike said:
It's like going with Sean Mannion---wow factor zero

Unless it's a hot shot rook, does it really matter what the wow factor is? I just want someone competent to execute the offense until the starter comes back.

08-01-2021, 03:22 PM

Quote: @rf54 said:

@comet52 said:
Kirks stupidity about getting vaxxed is going to wreck all your 2021 Purple dreams.
What? how is Kirk Stupid? Do you have any idea who is or is not vaccinated around the league? Young healthy mean who are very careful about what they put int their bodies, may be doing what is right for them. They are at very low risk to have any lasting affects if they do get Covid so

I understand what you are saying but the point here is much different. The NFL is saying that there will be different rules for players that are not vaccinated and that those players can ultimately cause your team to forfeit games. Also, those players will be quarantined for a longer period causing them to miss practice and games.

08-01-2021, 04:19 PM

I'd stick with Browning. I think we're better off with him, knowing the offense inside and out, than a Bortle-ish veteran who doesn't.

What's more, this is Browning's 3rd season. After Kirk "fucking moron" Cousins, there's probably nobody better suited to run this offense than Jake Browning.

Also, people forget that Browning was a 5-star recruit, then as a Sophomore, he was a Heisman finalist who received a bit of 1st round buzz, but chose to stay in school. Shoulder injury/surgery the next season put an end to all that, but the kid can play.

I'd rather take my chances with him in a play-it-safe, game-manager role than some veteran pick machine like Bortles.

08-01-2021, 04:47 PM

08-01-2021, 05:19 PM

Quote: @purplefaithful said:

08-01-2021, 05:21 PM

There's a Case Keenum pun in there somewhere but I'm too tired to make it.

With three QBs sidelined, Vikings to work out Case Cookus on MondayCookus starred at Northern Arizona, has spent time with Giants, Broncos

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Jake Browning (3) and Kirk Cousins (8) enjoy a laugh during a break with rookie quarterback Kellen Mond (11) during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, June 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Jim Mone)

By CHRIS TOMASSON | [email protected] | Pioneer PressPUBLISHED: August 1, 2021 at 11:41 a.m. | UPDATED: August 1, 2021 at 1:10 p.m.

With three quarterbacks expected to be unavailable for practice this week due to COVID-19 protocols, the Vikings have begun the process of looking to bring in at least one replacement. And a source said Sunday that free agent Case Cookus will come in Monday for a workout.
Cookus, who was scheduled to fly Sunday to the Twin Cities, was undrafted in 2020 out of Northern Arizona and spent some offseason time last year with the New York Giants and with the Denver Broncos in May.

For a Saturday night practice, the Vikings were without starting quarterback Kirk Cousins and reserves Kellen Mond and Nate Stanley. Mond tested positive for COVID-19 and Cousins and Stanley were deemed high-risk close contacts. Cousins and Stanley are expected to have to be quarantined for at least five days.
Jake Browning was the only quarterback available Saturday and he looked good. According to unofficial stats compiled by Vikings.com, he completed 26 of 37 passes.

The Vikings did not practice on Sunday. On Monday, they will practice for the first time in pads.
As a senior at Northern Arizona in 2019, Cookus completed 290 of 481 passes for 4,095 yards with 31 touchdowns and seven interceptions. After being undrafted, he was with the Giants last year from April 28 to Aug. 2. This year, he was with the Broncos from May 17-20. Denver’s first-year general manager is George Paton, who had been Minnesota’s assistant general manager and has a good relationship with Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.

With three QBs sidelined, Vikings to work out Case Cookus on Monday – Twin Cities

08-01-2021, 06:13 PM

Quote: @Nichelle said:
There's a Case Keenum pun in there somewhere but I'm too tired to make it.

With three QBs sidelined, Vikings to work out Case Cookus on MondayCookus starred at Northern Arizona, has spent time with Giants, Broncos
With three QBs sidelined, Vikings to work out Case Cookus on Monday – Twin Cities

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