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MaroonBells

Probably won't draft one, but the QB we choose to come in and compete with JJ McCarthy could be the most pivotal decision the Vikings will make this offseason. It's also possible JJ McCarthy's improvement will render this decision moot? Meanwhile, Derek Carr's brother throws out a little purple and gold chum...

supafreak84

I've always been a fan of Carr. Almost fell out of my chair on draft day when we traded up in the draft and took Bridgewater over him. I think he'd be perfect and checks all the boxes of what the Vikings would be looking for and what all around makes sense. They were talking about Carr on NFL Radio this morning and the thought is the Saints (who still own his rights), would release him as a gesture of good will in response to his gesture of good will and forgoing his salary when he retired. High level veteran, can make all the throws, only 34 (significantly younger than Rodgers or Cousins), and allows you to still keep and develope McCarthy. Win win all the way around

Zanary · 4 hours ago

After Carr's 2016 peak, wins got much rarer and he disappeared in big games at a level shared by Kyler Murray.

Where all faults lie is worth conversation, but Cousins certainly proved more and more recently...and both he and Wentz have already been in our system/playbook.

MaroonBells · 4 hours ago

(4 hours ago)Zanary Wrote: After Carr's 2016 peak, wins got much rarer and he disappeared in big games at a level shared by Kyler Murray.

Where all faults lie is worth conversation, but Cousins certainly proved more and more recently...and both he and Wentz have already been in our system/playbook.

Cousins is a good option for the reasons you mention. One thing arguing for Carr is his age. Will be 35 on opening day. Cousins will be 38.

I think we can forget about Wentz. You fired the "problem" in the front office and have adamantly stated how important it is to achieve a truly competitive QB room this time around, and you bring back the exact same QB room the fired guy gave you? Even if Wentz were the best option (he's not), the optics of that decision would be ugly and hard to defend to fans and media.

Vanguard83 · 3 hours ago

Wonder what Davis Mills would cost.