There's no reason for the Vikings to give QB Case Keenum a quick hook
No, Keenum hasn’t been perfect and occasionally reminds you of why he’s been a backup. But he also has made critical throws and played winning football, not just rode the coattails of a stifling defense, though Zimmer’s ferocious crew is capable of making every game winnable regardless of who is at quarterback.
Keenum provided a steady hand when the sky appeared to be falling on Winter Park again after Bradford’s knee failed him. The Vikings are riding a positive wave right now, which shouldn’t be taken for granted given the NFL’s unpredictable nature. So why disrupt that good vibe prematurely with a decision that can wait?
That doesn’t mean Keenum has a higher ceiling than Bridgewater, or should be considered a long-term answer. All things being equal, give me Bridgewater. But this isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison. It’s apples-to-uncertainty.
The long view shouldn’t be part of this discussion. Only the present.
The Vikings are 6-2, the offense is clicking, Keenum and his receivers have found chemistry and confidence inside the team is soaring. Let it play out and see where it goes.
If adversity hits and Keenum regresses, Plan B is an exciting option. Maybe even a better option. Nobody knows for sure, but Zimmer holds that card in his hands if and when that time comes.
http://www.startribune.com/there-s-no-reason-for-the-vikings-to-give-qb-case-keenum-a-quick-hook/455725703/
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If Bridgewater gets the nod at some point and then struggles or shows he needs more time, Zimmer can always go back to Keenum and feel comfortable. Yo-yoing with the quarterback position is not ideal, but Keenum seems mature enough to handle this situation.
He comes across as someone wise to the business, not consumed by labels, starter or backup. He’s also not one to pout. He just stays ready for when he’s asked to play.
Bridgewater’s return is a remarkable story of triumph, but Keenum has done nothing to compel a quarterback change. That could happen eventually, but no need to play that card before the situation calls for it.
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