Why aren’t the Vikes signing any of their QBs?

I can't imagine the Vikings not paying Keenum yet I think the chances of him catching lightening in a bottle again next year can't be that high?  Look what happened to Cunningham after 98.  I love Keenums play this year.  Paired with our defense I think the Vikings have as complete of team as I've ever seen and think the Superbowl is within reach.

@"Ralphie" said:

@"Norse" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Poiple" said: I am sure there is a reason, I just cant imagine what it would be.

Kenum, if he wins a Superbowl he will be much more expensive.

Bradford/ Bridgewater, other teams are interested.  Trade one keep the other?

Its puzzling to me.  I am sure there is a reason.  One you insiders know anything?

how do you trade a free agent?

Keenums value is what it is,  him winning a superbowl without showing much more improvement from what hes shown thus far wont change his value... he is what he is at this point.  Besides,  I am not sure the coaches are sold on him yet.  He really hasnt shown any real consistency in terms of production and has still shown to lock in on targets and his arm strength is a concern.

Teddy and Sam are also huge unknows for their own reasons.  I am not sure the coaches are ready to throw in on either of them yet as well.  

This might be a case...( yep) where its best to let the market play out and see where we stand as I dont think any of them are worth what they will likely think they are worth.

Keenum has the # 2 QBR in the NFL, He has helped get us to the playoffs with our second best record since 1998.
when is the last time a Viking QB has had a QBR that high? 
I guess he is what he is...

Case is in the catbird seat.  He plays well, especially a SB appearance and/or win, and he's the next hot thing...here or any other team of his choosing.  Arm strength, schmarm strength...he's not Rodgers or Favre, but has a hell of a lot more between the ears than many of the so called "can't misses".  He's a winner and took a very rare opportunity and ran with it.  

I would imagine that trying to keep him motivated on the
next game in front of him is slightly at odds with trying to negotiate a
contract.  And who knows, maybe the team trying
to negotiate with him and offering a value that’s a lot less than what his
agent has convinced him he’s worth while pointing out all the reasons he’s not
the best QB in the league might impact his performance.

@"Geoff Nichols" said: The Vikings had 0 discussions with Bradford last off-season since they wanted to see him both build on his play in 2016 and stay healthy. Obviously the latter significantly impacted the former. But in hindsight nobody, not even the Vikings, could have seen Keenum jumping into the spotlight like he has. That's complicated things and likely delayed the Vikings negotiating with any of their QB's. But each are going to have a different viewpoint in negotiations: 

When you really look at the situation as a whole politics are going to play a significant part in the direction the Vikings move. The Vikings front office has done a good job of finding depth at the QB. But with the franchise tag being the only way to assure a player not making it to the UFA marketplace, each of the QB's on the roster will have the opportunity to have a say in what they want. That lack of leverage over your personnel tends to end poorly for most teams. 

Maybe they are going to try to sign Kirk Cousins instead of any of these 3?

I would be more than happy with that move.

Geoff, would it be safe to say that if the Vikings were to win the SB that we would not hesitate to stick with Teddy? Meaning, we have the ring, now we can go with our guy and the monkey is off our back

@"MarkSP18" said: Maybe they are going to try to sign Kirk Cousins instead of any of these 3?

I would be more than happy with that move.

I think trading for Alex Smith IMO is most likely going to happen if its not one of our current 3.

Nobody has really underscored the most obvious reason...there is no point in distracting the team (or Keenum, especially) during what is the most important run for this franchise in its history.  A potential home SB game.  Focus, focus, focus on each game.  It will work itself out after the next month.

For what it's worth, here is what my foggy crystal ball tells me:  Keenum, if we go deep in the playoffs (win one or two), will be offered a $15-20mm/year, multi-year (won't be longer than 3 years, although look at Drew Brees) contract (technically not an extension as he will be an FA), that is heavily incentive-laden.  If Keenum wins the Super Bowl, I can see him getting "paid"...possibly over $25mm/year contract.  The "lightning in a bottle" comment is key.  If he can repeat it, he can be handsomely rewarded.  Sam will be allowed to go play golf and manage his investments.  And he will be a heckuva TV analyst.  Teddy will be offered a lesser "prove that you are healthy" contract, a stop-gap that will make him handsomely paid.  A $7-10mm backup that is cheap insurance in the NFL, with a chance to compete in training camp.  Whether Teddy takes it or not, I don't know, and that's why Sloter is being held onto.  

We do have an embarrassment of riches at this demanding position, but the amount of salary tied up in it is mostly with Bradford, and it is pretty affordable compared to other franchises who are paying well in excess of $20mm for that position...with far less production.  Teddy and Keenum are cheap right now.  That situation won't replicate itself next year. 

While I have faith in Brez, it takes two sides, AND a supporting cast.  Keenum has the best supporting cast he's ever had, and he is smart enough and humble enough to realize it, so it appears.

But for the time being, please...no talk of contract negotiations for the next four weeks.

@"Canthony" said: Geoff, would it be safe to say that if the Vikings were to win the SB that we would not hesitate to stick with Teddy? Meaning, we have the ring, now we can go with our guy and the monkey is off our back

I think the Vikes wanted to wait it out to see if attrition would help clear things up by the end of the season.  Well, that didn't happen.  Not only did the top two QBs (Sam and Teddy) seem to get healthy again, but now the 3rd stringer (Case) is unexpectedly playing like a top-tier starting QB.

Now the regular season is over, and they still have no answers on who the long-term QB will be. They'll just continue to roll along with Case for this playoff run, but the future QB decisions are actully more complicated now than at the beginning of the season.  I'm sure RS and Zim are just as happy as us fans it turned out this way.  We all know not having Sam or Teddy could've easily sunk this season.

@"Canthony" said:

@"MarkSP18" said: Maybe they are going to try to sign Kirk Cousins instead of any of these 3?

I would be more than happy with that move.

I think trading for Alex Smith IMO is most likely going to happen if its not one of our current 3.

The team is scared of both Teddy and Sam's knees.  I would be too. 

Maybe it’s just not the time to do so. There are many other things to focus on. It will occur when the time is right. 

@"Ponifan" said: The team is scared of both Teddy and Sam's knees.  I would be too. 

Maybe rick is waitng to see if the chiefs are really going to push Alex Smith out.  He would be great in this offense.

The QB situation is going to be a HUUUUGE point of discussion and debate, after the season ends.  It's so tempting to get deep into all the possibilities and problems.  It will not be a boring offseason in regards to that.  But I'd like to wait until then to really think about it.  IF this ends up being a SB season I want to experience the now not be distracted by what ifs.

SKOL

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Ponifan" said: The team is scared of both Teddy and Sam's knees.  I would be too. 

Sams knees have proven to be problematic,  but Teddy has had no more knee issues than Case ( or pretty much anybody else in the league)  yes his was more severe but he has been medically cleared.  If you are going to ding everybody that's had a knee injury your roster is going to be pretty bare.  It's just part of the game.

@"Ponifan" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Ponifan" said: The team is scared of both Teddy and Sam's knees.  I would be too. 

Sams knees have proven to be problematic,  but Teddy has had no more knee issues than Case ( or pretty much anybody else in the league)  yes his was more severe but he has been medically cleared.  If you are going to ding everybody that's had a knee injury your roster is going to be pretty bare.  It's just part of the game.

Very few, if any, injure themselves without the benefit of physical contact.  As far as being cleared?  Well, he was cleared to play before his knew gave out.

@"Ponifan" said: The team is scared of both Teddy and Sam's knees.  I would be too. 

I remember not too long ago there was this big drawn out
conversation about the Vikings being unsure of which QB was going to
start.  To me they looked ready to make
the move to Bridgewater, but Keenum just kept playing too good to take
out.

For me, as a fan not really having watched Bridgewater, I could
imagine he could experience some lack of confidence in his repaired ligaments,
like a lot of players due with ACL injuries, but by next training camp, he’ll
be 2 years removed from injury and by then most players are feeling confident
on their knees.