Report: Vikes on verge of acquiring Rosenfels

[Freak Out]

Why the hell not give Booty a shot? Considering how poorly the Dike starting QBs have played the past couple of years they have nothing to lose. Give him the starting slot form the start of training camp and see how he progresses.

[HarveyWallbangers]

"a younger Frerotte"

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-8-110/As-we-chat--Vikings-consider-Rosenfels.html

[TennesseePackerBacker]

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.

I just don't think the Vikings are much better than a ten win team. Don't forget AP has an injury history and has been relatively free of injury his first two seasons. As horrible as it is to say I think he's due. Their offensive line is aging as is their defensive line. They still have a lot to desire in the secondary. I'm forgetting something......oh wait...a Quarterback!

The team that'll make the biggest jump this year is....the Detroit Lions. Not like I'm going out on a limb or anything but they'll atleast increase their win total by 25%(haha I know). I doubt anyone outside of the Packers next year in the NFC north can expect to win 4 more games next year than they did last.

[Rastak]

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.

I just don't think the Vikings are much better than a ten win team. Don't forget AP has an injury history and has been relatively free of injury his first two seasons. As horrible as it is to say I think he's due. Their offensive line is aging as is their defensive line. They still have a lot to desire in the secondary. I'm forgetting something......oh wait...a Quarterback!

The team that'll make the biggest jump this year is....the Detroit Lions. Not like I'm going out on a limb or anything but they'll atleast increase their win total by 25%(haha I know). I doubt anyone outside of the Packers next year in the NFC north can expect to win 4 more games next year than they did last.

Tearing a ligament in your knee is fairly injury free?

I'd hate to see injury prone.

[Rastak]

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.

I'm not real thrilled.

For comparison:

1 year with the Vikes:

Frerotte 59.1% completion 2157 yards in 301 attempts 12 TDS 15 INTs

Rosnefels 66.7% completion 1431 yards in 174 attempts 6 TDs 10 INTs.


Picks certainly don't look too good.

[BF4MVP]

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.

I just don't think the Vikings are much better than a ten win team. Don't forget AP has an injury history and has been relatively free of injury his first two seasons. As horrible as it is to say I think he's due. Their offensive line is aging as is their defensive line. They still have a lot to desire in the secondary. I'm forgetting something......oh wait...a Quarterback!

The team that'll make the biggest jump this year is....the Detroit Lions. Not like I'm going out on a limb or anything but they'll atleast increase their win total by 25%(haha I know). I doubt anyone outside of the Packers next year in the NFC north can expect to win 4 more games next year than they did last.

Tearing a ligament in your knee is fairly injury free?

I'd hate to see injury prone.

Oh, trust me, you don't want to see what injury prone looks like...

[Rastak]

[TennesseePackerBacker]

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.

I just don't think the Vikings are much better than a ten win team. Don't forget AP has an injury history and has been relatively free of injury his first two seasons. As horrible as it is to say I think he's due. Their offensive line is aging as is their defensive line. They still have a lot to desire in the secondary. I'm forgetting something......oh wait...a Quarterback!

The team that'll make the biggest jump this year is....the Detroit Lions. Not like I'm going out on a limb or anything but they'll atleast increase their win total by 25%(haha I know). I doubt anyone outside of the Packers next year in the NFC north can expect to win 4 more games next year than they did last.

Tearing a ligament in your knee is fairly injury free?

I'd hate to see injury prone.

He only missed 4 games didnt he? And I thought it was only a slight or minor tear. The way he runs he'll miss the majority of a season soon, which I'd hate to see because I think he's the best RB we've seen since Barry Sanders.

[SMACKTALKIE]

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.

I just don't think the Vikings are much better than a ten win team. Don't forget AP has an injury history and has been relatively free of injury his first two seasons. As horrible as it is to say I think he's due. Their offensive line is aging as is their defensive line. They still have a lot to desire in the secondary. I'm forgetting something......oh wait...a Quarterback!

The team that'll make the biggest jump this year is....the Detroit Lions. Not like I'm going out on a limb or anything but they'll atleast increase their win total by 25%(haha I know). I doubt anyone outside of the Packers next year in the NFC north can expect to win 4 more games next year than they did last.

Tearing a ligament in your knee is fairly injury free?

I'd hate to see injury prone.

He only missed 4 games didnt he? And I thought it was only a slight or minor tear. The way he runs he'll miss the majority of a season soon, which I'd hate to see because I think he's the best RB we've seen since Barry Sanders.

It was a grade 2 tear (3 being a total tear) and fairly significant. I think he was banged up a bit this year too with a hammy issue. He is tough as shit though and plays well injured. A good dose of Chester Taylor has also helped Peterson along the way.

[Lurker64]

Since there are apparently purple fans reading this thread (reasonable, because it's kind of about their squad) I figure I ought to ask you guys something I've been wondering about:

Apparently, according to Peterson he plans on gaining weight without sacrificing speed this offseason, but the team isn't really on board with this. Considering that Peterson is already a big target, takes a lot of hits, and that being heavier just puts more stress on your body, is this at all worrisome? Peterson is already a really punishing runner, but the punishing runners tend to take a lot of abuse. Personally, I'd think that if Peterson is trying to be Brandon Jacobs (the second most valuable RB in the league after Peterson, probably) that's a mistake, but I don't follow this stuff as closely as the purple folks do.

[SMACKTALKIE]

Since there are apparently purple fans reading this thread (reasonable, because it's kind of about their squad) I figure I ought to ask you guys something I've been wondering about:

Apparently, according to Peterson he plans on gaining weight without sacrificing speed this offseason, but the team isn't really on board with this. Considering that Peterson is already a big target, takes a lot of hits, and that being heavier just puts more stress on your body, is this at all worrisome? Peterson is already a really punishing runner, but the punishing runners tend to take a lot of abuse. Personally, I'd think that if Peterson is trying to be Brandon Jacobs (the second most valuable RB in the league after Peterson, probably) that's a mistake, but I don't follow this stuff as closely as the purple folks do.

He seeems to think it will help him in his pass protection and with the wear and tear of an NFL season. The team seems surprised by this. I'm guessing there will be some middle ground found on this issue. Bevell said he looked "skinny" at the pro bowl....whatever that means. I can't imagine he would risk his speed or quickness for bulk so I guess ultimately time will tell. Personally I like the fella just the way he is..... with a solid back to share the load.

[Bossman641]

Since there are apparently purple fans reading this thread (reasonable, because it's kind of about their squad) I figure I ought to ask you guys something I've been wondering about:

Apparently, according to Peterson he plans on gaining weight without sacrificing speed this offseason, but the team isn't really on board with this. Considering that Peterson is already a big target, takes a lot of hits, and that being heavier just puts more stress on your body, is this at all worrisome? Peterson is already a really punishing runner, but the punishing runners tend to take a lot of abuse. Personally, I'd think that if Peterson is trying to be Brandon Jacobs (the second most valuable RB in the league after Peterson, probably) that's a mistake, but I don't follow this stuff as closely as the purple folks do.

He seeems to think it will help him in his pass protection and with the wear and tear of an NFL season. The team seems surprised by this. I'm guessing there will be some middle ground found on this issue. Bevell said he looked "skinny" at the pro bowl....whatever that means. I can't imagine he would risk his speed or quickness for bulk so I guess ultimately time will tell. Personally I like the fella just the way he is..... with a solid back to share the load.

Would bulking up really help his pass protection? I'd guess a guy as physical as AD would have no problem stoning a blitzing LB and that his problem is more technique and recognition.

[SMACKTALKIE]

Since there are apparently purple fans reading this thread (reasonable, because it's kind of about their squad) I figure I ought to ask you guys something I've been wondering about:

Apparently, according to Peterson he plans on gaining weight without sacrificing speed this offseason, but the team isn't really on board with this. Considering that Peterson is already a big target, takes a lot of hits, and that being heavier just puts more stress on your body, is this at all worrisome? Peterson is already a really punishing runner, but the punishing runners tend to take a lot of abuse. Personally, I'd think that if Peterson is trying to be Brandon Jacobs (the second most valuable RB in the league after Peterson, probably) that's a mistake, but I don't follow this stuff as closely as the purple folks do.

He seeems to think it will help him in his pass protection and with the wear and tear of an NFL season. The team seems surprised by this. I'm guessing there will be some middle ground found on this issue. Bevell said he looked "skinny" at the pro bowl....whatever that means. I can't imagine he would risk his speed or quickness for bulk so I guess ultimately time will tell. Personally I like the fella just the way he is..... with a solid back to share the load.

Would bulking up really help his pass protection? I'd guess a guy as physical as AD would have no problem stoning a blitzing LB and that his problem is more technique and recognition.

I've seen him make some really nice blocks and miss on some really bad blocks. He's still young so it's recognition.

[Waldo]

Doesn't help that guys blitzing are looking to beat AD up as much as, if not more than the QB. Comes with being the offense.

LOL @ Sage. Have the Vikes completely given up on having a decent QB?

They should draft Sanchez. He's real popular in LA, it'll help to ease them in.

[SnakeLH2006]

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.

LMAO!! Agreed. Texan fans are very happy over at the ESPN forums to get something for Sage, as they keep bringing that up. Perhaps Sage was acquired as a hunting partner/water fetcher for Brett as TJack was quoted as saying, "fuck that shit".