Thread: Three interesting tidbits

"6-KINGS" wrote:

Great post.

From what I hear is, Pep will not be back as a Vike.

We trade up, draft a QB and Brad is the mentor.

Seems pretty logical.
We shall see.

6 Kings....where did you hear that?

I think Shaun Hill is gone, Brad will start , and Pep will gradually get back in with limited play until he's fully recovered. They will go for another QB to replace Hill.

"ltrey33" wrote:

I don't think that Brad is going to be here next year, because he won't be guaranteed the starting job with Culpepper probably coming back next year. I could definately see us going after another quarterback as a "just in case" thing.

I'm kind of pissed about this whole Brad thing. I know he wants to be a starter, but the Vikings signed him as an insurance poloicy. If you sign up for health insurance, you don't use it unless you absolutely need it. Then you use it and once its purpose is fulfilled you put it away just in case you need it again. The insurance policy doesn't start paying for every medical bill for the rest of your life! We absolutely needed Brad this year, but he knew his role when he was signed and now he's trying to takeover. That's unfair to the Vikings organization, IMO.

I could not agree more

"ltrey33" wrote:

I don't think that Brad is going to be here next year, because he won't be guaranteed the starting job with Culpepper probably coming back next year. I could definately see us going after another quarterback as a "just in case" thing.

I'm kind of pissed about this whole Brad thing. I know he wants to be a starter, but the Vikings signed him as an insurance poloicy. If you sign up for health insurance, you don't use it unless you absolutely need it. Then you use it and once its purpose is fulfilled you put it away just in case you need it again. The insurance policy doesn't start paying for every medical bill for the rest of your life! We absolutely needed Brad this year, but he knew his role when he was signed and now he's trying to takeover. That's unfair to the Vikings organization, IMO.

Unless I don't understand the contract deal, the Vikings signed Brad for a three-year deal. That means the Vikings don't have to let him walk unless they come upon a mutually agreed upon deal for Brad and the Vikings. Is that not right? If the Vikes get an equitable deal by letting Brad walk then so be it, both are happy.

"Prophet" wrote:

"ltrey33" wrote:

I don't think that Brad is going to be here next year, because he won't be guaranteed the starting job with Culpepper probably coming back next year. I could definately see us going after another quarterback as a "just in case" thing.

I'm kind of pissed about this whole Brad thing. I know he wants to be a starter, but the Vikings signed him as an insurance poloicy. If you sign up for health insurance, you don't use it unless you absolutely need it. Then you use it and once its purpose is fulfilled you put it away just in case you need it again. The insurance policy doesn't start paying for every medical bill for the rest of your life! We absolutely needed Brad this year, but he knew his role when he was signed and now he's trying to takeover. That's unfair to the Vikings organization, IMO.

Unless I don't understand the contract deal, the Vikings signed Brad for a three-year deal. That means the Vikings don't have to let him walk unless they come upon a mutually agreed upon deal for Brad and the Vikings. Is that not right? If the Vikes get an equitable deal by letting Brad walk then so be it, both are happy.

True...but couldn't he possibly hold out?

We need to draft DJ Shockley later in the draft.. Good back up there

—Brad Johnson had four interceptions in 294 attempts this season, the
fewest interceptions among quarterbacks who had more than 224 attempts
in the NFL this season. His interception percentage also was the lowest
in team history.

Inside Slant-USA Today

Now what makes you think they will want to trade someone with this record that they have tied up with a three year contract? Wilf may be stupid, but I hope he isn't that stupid!

I see Brad as our starter next year. I don't think there's any reason to panic at this point. If we get a excellent deal for DC then do it, if not, let him work behind BJ until he's healed up (although I doubt he'll ever be a good running QB again). Gads, what I would do to have Vince Young on this team. (Pipe dream)
Look people, the Vikes have a pretty solid team. We're just missing a few key players. We've got plenty of cap room for some good free agents. Rather than be afraid of doing this or that with player personnel, I would be more fearful of a complete coaching change bringing about a really slow start to the team next year until they gel.
I'm not worried about the Vikes overall. I think Wilf will follow through on his promise and do what's best for the team. He needs a winning team in order to sell the legislature and the people of Minnesota on the stadium deal and that's what he wants MORE than a Super Bowl winner. And don't ever forget that!

"COJOMAY" wrote:

...He needs a winning team in order to sell the legislature and the people of Minnesota on the stadium deal and that's what he wants MORE than a Super Bowl winner. And don't ever forget that!

You hit that on the nose. The reason behind him wanting to win doesn't matter to me, we already knew he wasn't a diehard Vikes fan. He's in it for the business and is treating it like one. As long as he helps put together a winning team and is successful at it I'll support him.

"DCPologirl" wrote:

"6-KINGS" wrote:

Great post.

From what I hear is, Pep will not be back as a Vike.

We trade up, draft a QB and Brad is the mentor.

Seems pretty logical.
We shall see.

6 Kings....where did you hear that?

My friend that is a sports reporter.