Report: Vikes on verge of acquiring Rosenfels

[packers11]

The Houston Chronicle reports that the Vikings are on the verge of acquiring

Sage Rosenfels from the Texans in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
This trade was nearly made last year, but Houston balked when the Vikes offered only a third-round choice. The Texans wanted a second-rounder. Rosenfels, 31 in March, would immediately become the favorite to start in Minnesota if the deal is completed. The aggressive passer is considered a strong fit for the West Coast offense coach Brad Childress runs. Feb. 23 - 1:22 pm et

Source: Houston Chronicle

[packers11]

what the heck is up with teams looking for older veterans and not a QB that can play for the next 10-15 years...

These are short term answers, but will certain teams ever look for a franchise QB... aka (Favre,Manning)?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Rosenfels isn't that old, but is he the answer? Maybe. He hasn't looked overwhelmed when he's been in there the last couple of years. Maybe not. As his 30-29 career TD-int ratio shows, he's far from a guarantee to fix their QB problems.

[Zool]

Can you really be worse than a Ferotte/Jackson/Booty trifecta? He's done OK with a fairly crappy line. Maybe with a decent line he'll be average or better.

[red]

the queens are built for a run right now

all they needs is a qb that can come in and win right now

[Guiness]

what the heck is up with teams looking for older veterans and not a QB that can play for the next 10-15 years...

These are short term answers, but will certain teams ever look for a franchise QB... aka (Favre,Manning)?

There are enough cases where 'older' QB's who languished in the league, then done well later. Every year there are a few guys that have that potential, and while most don't pan out there's always the chance the light can go on, and a guy can come in and do well, at least for a couple of years. Remember all the talk about Quinn Gray last year?

The Vikes would obviously continue looking for a 'franchise' guy, but those are few and far between. It's not like you can just pluck one in the next draft.

[packers11]

what the heck is up with teams looking for older veterans and not a QB that can play for the next 10-15 years...

These are short term answers, but will certain teams ever look for a franchise QB... aka (Favre,Manning)?

The Vikes would obviously continue looking for a 'franchise' guy, but those are few and far between. It's not like you can just pluck one in the next draft.

You gotta take a chance on one though.... (mainly in the first round)...

maybe you'll get one, maybe you won't...

Ex: Cutler / Rodgers (recently)

[mission]

I *kinda* agree with Red in that the Vikes might be poised for a run, but I can't help but getting an ugly Brad Childress vision pop into my head and think .... naaaaawww!

Don't think he'll be any better than Frerotte was ... he benefited from having arguably the best WR in the league. Even with this, his stats are nothing to get excited about.

[Fritz]

No wonder the Texans are mired in mediocrity. Last year they coulda had a third for a backup; now they might get a fourth.

[Patler]

No wonder the Texans are mired in mediocrity. Last year they coulda had a third for a backup; now they might get a fourth.

Chances are they will hold off until next year when they can get a 5th!

[Lurker64]

Anybody who is worried about Minnesota with Rosenfels at the helm is encouraged to watch the first Colts/Texans game of 2008, specifically the last five minutes.

[Fritz]

You're not a Sage man, are you Lurker?

http://www.instantrimshot.com/

[BF4MVP]

I'm glad they're getting Rosenfels. He sucks.

[Fritz]

I don't know why, but that cracked me up.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Several Vikes fans here in Minneapolis are underwhelmed to say the least with this move should it happen.