In Minnesota; Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels

by Brandon on Jul 30, 2009 2:00 AM CDT

With QB Brett Favre out of the picture, until he reconsiders his retirement again next week, the Vikings have a decision to make at quarterback. Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels.

At first the decision might seem like trying to decide between having your mouth washed out with Lux, Palmolive, or Life Buoy. Tim over at Battle Red Blog, who spent the last two years watching Rosenfels play for the Texans, thinks it will be Rosenfels. Although he admitted at the end of last season, that Sage is nothing more than "a fine back-up." Anthony at Daily Norseman expects Rosenfels will be the starter too because he "chose him by default." Strong praise indeed.

I'm inclined to think Jackson will win the job. He's a more talented athlete with the stronger arm who's been coached by Brad Childress for the past three seasons, and likely knows the offense better. His ceiling is higher. They did everything they could to turn him into the starting QB last year, and I expect they'll favor him again this preseason. I expect Vikings management and coaches will want him as their starting QB.

But I agree with Tim and Anthony; the Vikings would be better with Rosenfels. It's not that he's some solid veteran game manager who will take care of the ball. He had a lot of trouble in 2007 and 2008 with turnovers; allowing 22 INTs and 8 fumbles in just over 400 pass attempts. But when he can avoid turnovers, he was very productive at moving the offense down the field in Houston. That's unlike Jackson, who seems to have trouble when forced into must-pass situations.

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I'm pulling for Tavaris

Pete Rose was actually banned from baseball for teaching Jeff Francoeur how to play. He made up the gambling stuff to hide his shame.

by VivaLosBravos on Jul 30, 2009 3:05 AM CDT reply actions

Jackson did reasonably well at the end of the season after being benched last year, especially in the Cardinals game. I agree that he has more upside than Rosenfels, who is a known quantity. With AP, the Vikings have a fairly good environment for developing a young qb. Whether Chilly & Crew have the ability to develop him is another question.

by uglyfatpimplynerd on Jul 30, 2009 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

M. Vick

I wouldn’t be surprised to see that on the back of a purple jersey this year at some point.
Vick might not be an upgrade to T. Jack, but with the “loss” of the mighty Lord and Savior Our Favreness, maybe it could be some damage control? They know their not going anywhere with what some refer to as Sagevarius Jacksonfels,

by PackaCracka on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions

part 2

so they might need a backup plan..?

this weird thing just like insta posted on me…

by PackaCracka on Jul 30, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Riiiiight?!!

Why would they want Mike Vick? THey already have a #7 who is a better runner than he is a passer!!! LOL

Damage control… to bring in a felon who kills dogs?!! Funniest thing I have heard in a year!!!! LMAO

by Strohman on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Jackson...

well he just sprained his MCL which is not as bad as the ACL but will still keep him out for awhile so any edge he had on Sage for knowing the system will be gone.

As for Vick going to MN I dont think that would ever happen. Childress wants someone that can throw the ball. If he wanted a “playmaker” running QB, Jackson would be the starting QB with out a doubt.

by bizzle4 on Aug 1, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions