Vikings won't make Ponder compete for job
Vikings won't make Ponder compete for job
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Vikings won't make Ponder compete for job
Vikings won't make Ponder compete for job
That's good. Let him be comfortable and not worry about a guy creeping up behind him.... as is the Vikings way
He was out-played by Joe Webb last year. They had the same completion percentage (54%), Ponder had a higher INT%, Webb had a higher QB rating and only had one win less than Ponder, despite starting only 2 games to Ponder's 10.
Webb also had 154 yards and 2 TDs on the ground. To say he ads another dimension to this offense is an understatement.
It's not a good sign when coaches assign a starter without evaluating talent... seems to be the MO in Minnesota though.
No surprise in the slightest, they handed him the #2 spot at the start of last year when he'd done squat in pre season to even remotely warrant it. This is their guy, they went all-in on a massive reach with the 12th overall pick, they will do everything to prove that they didn't drop the ball on this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by singersp
Don't forget Webb was about 2 yards and a missed facemask penalty from having another comeback win vs. the Lions as well...Quote:
Originally Posted by C Mac D
Yeah, it's pretty clear who the better football player is of the two. For some reason our coaches have trouble seeing that, they have since 2006.Quote:
Originally Posted by i_bleed_purple
Remember the good old Tice vs. Chilly arguments that were had here?Quote:
Originally Posted by C Mac D
Ahh.. brings me back.
I'd assume they had evaluated the talent, else there would have been no need to draft Ponder in the first instance and thereby 'waste' that pick. Still always good to see the fanbase willing to give the rookie the benefit of the doubt especially after an almost non existent off season when you'd expect him to be on a steep learning curve. Instead his learning curve was the regular season.Quote:
Originally Posted by C Mac D
You think Webb would have put up numbers like that through 10 games when teams would have been planning for him. Thats the beauty of being the backup, you're overlooked by the opposition and the fanbase favourite when the team isn't doing well.
Remember the "Eminem is a Genius" thread? Haha... that was great.Quote:
Originally Posted by i_bleed_purple
Atta boy,. Chiller. v Stick to your guns. Jackson will pan out. You'll make them all see how brilliant you are with your KAO!!
huh?
What's that?
Oh crap, I was having flashbacks.....
PTCD - Post Traumatic Chiller Disorder. It triggers whenever something incredibly stupid is done by a Head Coach of the Vikings.
I expect it to trigger a lot this season....
Caine