BREAKING: Vikings trade QB Howell to the Eagles, sign Carson Wentz

....and Brosmer helps with this decision. Word is the staff loves Brosmer. JJ-Carson-Max is a tight QB room. Kudos on making a quick decision on a guy (Howell) not working out.

JR44 wrote:
Hopefully we never need Wentz to play and this move doesn't really mean much other than an extra 7th rounder.

I think the meaning lies in that Howell just didn't pan out and they need a reliable QB2. Brosmer is 100% QB2 in 2026. Wentz is a vet in systems that are similar to what KOC runs. Carson still has some gas in the tank, certainly for 2025. I don't think any NFL team is excited about starting QB2 compared to QB1 but there is nuance to the QB2 position.

comet52 wrote:
I've seen vague stories about him but nothing very definitive.   I'd say our team chemistry is strong enough to ensure that no one guy can mess it up, and he's a clear upgrade over the dynamic duo of Howell and Rypien.

He's matured, guaranteed. I'm sure a decent part of Carson's visit yesterday was mindset and attitude. Slow to hire, quick to fire is a mantra that I subscribe to and they did that with Howell to their credit. Additionally, they have more ammo to get a WRer in a trade if they go that route. Win/win.

kmillard wrote:
I like the move. Wentz still has enough in the tank to win a few games if needed. That's all you can really ask for in a veteran backup QB.

Its fine with me also. I'll reiterate again the best part is that they acknowledged quickly that Howell wasn't cutting it so be decisive....and they were. Not sure why anyone would be hot and bothered over this, its QB2.

badgervike wrote:
Nobody is hot and bothered...unless he becomes QB1

lol, hey if he does then so be it. Ultimately I just want a guy that can be The One. If its not JJM, please let it be someone else in short order, it doesn't have to be 'my guy'. But having some fans that don't believe in McCarthy isn't surprising. Hard to please everyone.