Everyone start saying a prayer

[Fritz]

I wouldn't touch the guy if I were an NFL GM.

But I'm not an NFL GM. I'm just a guy stalking Drew Barrymore.

[Brandon494]

I don't really care. Just pointing out there are similarities between the two. Similar size. Both played in the same conference with similar results. Both are athletic. Both have big arms. Both have questionable accuracy (despite having great completion % in college). Both played in systems where the transition to the NFL might be tough. Race isn't the only reason they are compared. Now, Netwon is more athletic, and he appears to be a harder worker. Maybe he's the next Big Ben. Maybe he's the next JaMarcus Russell. Maybe he falls somewhere in between--like Daunte Culpepper or Josh Freeman. Outside of Big Ben, I'm not sure there's a big, athletic white dude to compare him to. Maybe Ryan Leaf. He was big and athletic. So was David Klingler.

Yes they have similairies but they dont have similiar playing styles. Yes Russell has the size and cannon arm like Cam but he doesnt have the mobility and improvisational skills which make him more comparable to Big Ben IMO. I mean did you guys actually watch these games or just going by what you see on ESPN? This guy ran for 200 yards three weeks in arow against Kentucky, Arkansas, and LSU totalling for 9 TDs and you want to compare him to Russell? Now Big Ben doesnt have the moblity like Cam but anyone who knows football knows Big Ben is the best in the league at keeping a play alive because hes so hard to bring down. Cam also showed that trait this season at Auburn. I never once saw that with Russell.

Will he be as good as Big Ben? Doubt it but I guarntee he'll be closer to Big Ben then Russell in the NFL.

[get louder at lambeau]

Yes they have similairies but they dont have similiar playing styles. Yes Russell has the size and cannon arm like Cam but he doesnt have the mobility and improvisational skills which make him more comparable to Big Ben IMO. I mean did you guys actually watch these games or just going by what you see on ESPN? This guy ran for 200 yards three weeks in arow against Kentucky, Arkansas, and LSU totalling for 9 TDs and you want to compare him to Russell? Now Big Ben doesnt have the moblity like Cam but anyone who knows football knows Big Ben is the best in the league at keeping a play alive because hes so hard to bring down. Cam also showed that trait this season at Auburn. I never once saw that with Russell.

Will he be as good as Big Ben? Doubt it but I guarntee he'll be closer to Big Ben then Russell in the NFL.

So you're calling him a potential rapist?

[Lurker64]

I want the Vikings to take that Gabbert guy.

I think Gabbert and Locker are the QBs this draft who may end up being worth more than two hills of beans, so I would prefer the Vikings stay away from both of them. Gabbert, I think, we're safe on... he should be the first QB taken.

[Fritz]

Doesn't matter who they take. It's the Vikings.

[swede]

Viking fans are just happy to see a card with a name get to Roger's table before their time is up.

Oh, and,,,

[SkinBasket]

So you're calling him a potential rapist?

Well done. And an excellent point.

[Fritz]

Viking fans are just happy to see a card with a name get to Roger's table before their time is up.

Oh, and,,,

Thanks, Swede! She's way hotter than Cam Newton AND Jamarcus Russell put together!

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think Gabbert and Locker are the QBs this draft who may end up being worth more than two hills of beans, so I would prefer the Vikings stay away from both of them. Gabbert, I think, we're safe on... he should be the first QB taken.

I don't like Gabbert much. He has two strikes. He didn't play very well this year and he only had like 25 college starts. Also, his name is Blaine Gabbert. I just can't see somebody named Blaine Gabbert being a stud.

[Lurker64]

I don't like Gabbert much. He has two strikes. He didn't play very well this year and he only had like 25 college starts. Also, his name is Blaine Gabbert. I just can't see somebody named Blaine Gabbert being a stud.

I'm not sure why you thing a 63.4% completion percentage, with 3186 passing yards, 16 TDs, and only 9 INTs at a middling program without many other draftable players is "didn't play very well this year." Those aren't "you have to change your pants" numbers, but evaluating college QBs is seldom about the numbers, and 25 starts is 9 more than Mark Sanchez had.

[SnakeLH2006]

Luck is Peyton Manning with more mobility (coming out of college).

Newton is like JaMarcus Russell with more running ability and more smarts (but equal accuracy coming out of college).

Newton will bust hard....someone will pick him in the 2nd.....Let's hope the Vikes do it in the first. LOL.

[swede]

I'll see your Blaine Gabbert and raise you Fran Tarkenton