Fergie, your favorite guy signs with Vikings (Yikes!)

[Rastak]

I think we should pitch in and buy Ras an authentic Ferguson purple jersey.

You ain't very nice are ya.....







Here's a nice story......

Ferguson speaks
Wide receiver Robert Ferguson went through his first practice with the Vikings and said afterward that he thought the team was a perfect fit for him.

The fact that he will get to play two games a year against his former Green Bay club is an added bonus.

"That's definitely the icing on the cake," Ferguson said. "The cake was just coming here and being around the guys, communicating well with the coaches and being on the same page with them. The icing was definitely getting to play (the Packers) twice a year. I look forward to that."

Released last week by the Packers, Ferguson signed a one-year contract with the Vikings after visiting Winter Park on Sunday and could have an immediate impact as the third receiver behind starters Bobby Wade and Troy Williamson.

Ferguson, who visited his hometown Houston Texans on Monday, said he doesn't know what his role is and hasn't been promised anything but definitely will play in Saturday night's exhibition game at Seattle.

The former second-round draft choice has been dogged by injuries throughout his six-year NFL career, including a sprained foot that cost him 12 games last season, and was asked if the foot is 100 percent.

"No, it's not 100 percent," he said. "It's actually 110 percent. It's not an issue at all and I'm looking forward to testing it Saturday."

[Carolina_Packer]

The Vikes are so screwed if he's the go-to guy. But with Bobby Wade and Troy Williamson starting, and a second year QB, they may be screwed anyway. Can you say 9 men in the box?

[the_idle_threat]

The former second-round draft choice has been dogged by injuries throughout his six-year NFL career, including a sprained foot that cost him 12 games last season, and was asked if the foot is 100 percent.

"No, it's not 100 percent," he said. "It's actually 110 percent. It's not an issue at all and I'm looking forward to testing it Saturday."

He does have a bruise on his ass from where the door hit it. Apparently it wasn't enough to cause him to fail his physical.

And Ras, you know Fergie will be your new favorite player if* he has a good year after all and especially if he is the star of the game(s) against the Packers.



* Of course, we don't even have to discuss the likelihood of this "if".

[Rastak]

The Vikes are so screwed if he's the go-to guy. But with Bobby Wade and Troy Williamson starting, and a second year QB, they may be screwed anyway. Can you say 9 men in the box?

Yea, they will definately face that. One of two things might prevent that or at least mitigate that. Going downfield with some success which seems a bit far fetched from what I've seen or enough quick hits to speed guys like Wade and Williamson.

The ace in the hole is some screens to Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor to loosen things up.


edit: Unlikely Idle.....

[Bretsky]

The news just keeps getting better for Bretsky.

QUEEN FRAUD

[Rastak]

The news just keeps getting better for Bretsky.

QUEEN FRAUD

I wasn't looking forward to you seeing this......

[Bretsky]

They have a young bunch of recievers that show promise, just like Green Bay.

I agree with the sentiment of most of your post, but I don't agree with this because you make it sound like their WR corps is similar to Green Bay. I don't think it's that close. I don't consider Wade and Ferguson young guys that show promise. We know they would be below average starters in the NFL. I don't think they are much better than the Packers #4 and #5 receivers--Martin and Holiday. Williamson hasn't really shown me promise. Could he be good? Sure, but from my own perspective, I think Jennings has a much better chance to be a good receiver in the league. Driver is without question much better than anybody on the Vikings roster. Blowout, so far. That leaves Rice, Jones, and Allison. Allison got some training camp publicity, but hasn't done anything in preseason. My Vikings friend has soured on him a lot, and thinks the hype was just homerism. I trust him on that. If you want to call Rice vs. Jones a wash, that's fine. Jones has flashed more so far, but real games haven't been played, so I won't get too hyped on Jones yet.

Leave Ferguson out of it Harvey! I stated Green Bay's has shown more. I agree with ya. Allison hurt his hammy, he hasn't played in the preseason. He's more of a project. I like Nance, I think he can be a 3 or 4 in this league. I really like Rice's long term potential and I think Wade IS a serviceable guy. Williamson is quickly heading to bustville. If he can't catch the long ball I call him a bust. Minnesota has nothing to compare to Driver right now.

That's my take. I like Rice, Allison and Nance. Williamson is a question mark and Wade should be an ok #2. I'd prefer Jennings over Wade but I don't think he's a stiff.

Now where the hell does Ferguson fit in!

Time to face the music Rastak; any team who signs Da Fraud is seriously up shit creek at WR and they must know it.

Williamson, Wade ? Would either start for GB ? Probably not. Maybe #3.
And now they pick up a hemorrhoid like underachiever his entire career. WTF could they be thinking; they've watched this chump for six years and I can only figure it's a move of panic.

[Rastak]

Oh yea, well I'd say to that....



er, well yabut.....


In the case of that argument I'd just say......well, then there's.....


But you fail to consider......ummmmm......but then again one could argue....ummmmm


I gotta run.

[Bretsky]

I think we should pitch in and buy Ras an authentic Ferguson purple jersey.

[MJZiggy]

B, for the love of pete (or in your case, Patricia) could you please check your pms?

[Rastak]

Now Bretsky, when did I ever do anything rotton to you? You'd send me a Ferguson jersey?


Now that's highly uncalled for.





Oh, if actually catches a few balls you guys will kick me out of here I think.
Unlikely as it is.....

[Bretsky]

I must admit if da Fraud scored a TD to beat GB many many things will be broken in this house

[Rastak]

I must admit if da Fraud scored a TD to beat GB many many things will be broken in this house

Very low chance of that, although it does exist.

[Bretsky]

B, for the love of pete (or in your case, Patricia) could you please check your pms?

Who is Patricia ? Is that another one of my nanny/short skirted imaginary maids ? I swear I had this pc thingy set up so those were spose to pop up automatically

[MJZiggy]

B, for the love of pete (or in your case, Patricia) could you please check your pms?

Is that another one of my nanny/short skirted imaginary maids ?

Yes.