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Frazier said Josh Robinson didn't get any more slot work this week as #Vikings looked at backup plans should something happen to Winfield.
Tom Pelissero on TwitterBrandon Burton and A.J. Jefferson did get inside work along with Marcus Sherels, Frazier said.
I will preface my statement with this: I don't think Webb is the better long term quarterback (either for the season or for the playoffs). In terms of tonight's game, he might be the better of the two just because of the unfamiliarity factor ala the Eagles game a couple of years ago. If Ponder can't play tonight, I'm not sure that is a huge setback. I agree whoever plays needs to play the "game of their life" tonight.Mothman wrote:Ponder is officially listed as questionable for tonight's game, which supposedly means there's a 50/50 chance he'll play. I'm guessing the odds are closer to 100% that he'll start but if his elbow injury is too problematic, I won't be surprised if we see Webb play tonight. Whoever plays, I hope they play well.
Go Vikes!Webb could definitely be a big wrench in whatever defensive game plan GB has put together for this game.Just Me wrote: I will preface my statement with this: I don't think Webb is the better long term quarterback (either for the season or for the playoffs). In terms of tonight's game, he might be the better of the two just because of the unfamiliarity factor ala the Eagles game a couple of years ago. If Ponder can't play tonight, I'm not sure that is a huge setback. I agree whoever plays needs to play the "game of their life" tonight.
I'm actually a little concerned about this, Jim. It wasn't too long ago when the Vikings were a bad road team. A healthy Ponder is needed tonight, in my view. If he can't make the throws, then I agree that Webb could and probably should play.Mothman wrote:Ponder is officially listed as questionable for tonight's game, which supposedly means there's a 50/50 chance he'll play. I'm guessing the odds are closer to 100% that he'll start but if his elbow injury is too problematic, I won't be surprised if we see Webb play tonight. Whoever plays, I hope they play well.
I'm concerned about it too but hopefully, it won't have a negative impact on the game.losperros wrote: I'm actually a little concerned about this, Jim. It wasn't too long ago when the Vikings were a bad road team. A healthy Ponder is needed tonight, in my view. If he can't make the throws, then I agree that Webb could and probably should play.
I don't really mind them throwing in Webb every so often to throw opposing defenses for a loop, but both Webb AND Ponder can run the ball out of the backfield. Teams would probably prepare the same way for either and wouldn't be too far off. It's not like we've got Webb and Roethlisberger as a tandem. Ponder is the one who's been getting the game reps...so with a fairly young offense, putting Webb in probably would confuse our own team too. I'd rather see Ponder start if at all possible and play as much as possible in this sort of situation. One series with Webb might be fine, but not if the game's on the line. If all Ponder does are 5 yard screens to Wright and Jenkins, okay then. That's better than an untimely interception or repeated incompletions.Mothman wrote:Ponder is officially listed as questionable for tonight's game, which supposedly means there's a 50/50 chance he'll play. I'm guessing the odds are closer to 100% that he'll start but if his elbow injury is too problematic, I won't be surprised if we see Webb play tonight. Whoever plays, I hope they play well.
I see your point but Webb strikes me as a much bigger threat on the run than Ponder (which isn't meant to take anything away from Ponder). He's fast and athletic enough to possibly warrant a "spy" on the defense.Rus wrote:I don't really mind them throwing in Webb every so often to throw opposing defenses for a loop, but both Webb AND Ponder can run the ball out of the backfield. Teams would probably prepare the same way for either and wouldn't be too far off. .
I wouldn't play Webb at all if Ponder is good to go. My point was just that we might see Webb tonight if Ponder's injury limits his play.It's not like we've got Webb and Roethlisberger as a tandem. Ponder is the one who's been getting the game reps...so with a fairly young offense, putting Webb in probably would confuse our own team too. I'd rather see Ponder start if at all possible and play as much as possible in this sort of situation. One series with Webb might be fine, but not if the game's on the line. If all Ponder does are 5 yard screens to Wright and Jenkins, okay then. That's better than an untimely interception or repeated incompletions.
Tom Pelissero on TwitterVikings announced the signing of former CFL DB Roderick Williams, as reported last week.
This team is so hard-headed and dumb sometimes it hurts. Geoff was ten times the player Fusco was all season. Yet, time after time, who was out there playing and getting demolished? Fusco. Geoff should be resigned and given the starting job. I cannot stand to stomach watching another season of Brandon Fusco get blown up by the 3 technique or the nose tackle again.dead_poet wrote: Bah. I hope he's signed and given the opportunity to start.
Geoff Schwartz - T - Vikings
The Vikings and impending free agent G/T Geoff Schwartz are expected to "move on" from each other.
Schwartz signed a one-year deal last offseason, but lost out to Brandon Fusco for the starting right guard spot after Schwartz was sidelined for upwards of a month during the summer with a sports hernia. He missed the entire 2011 season due to hip surgery, but in 2010, Schwartz started all 16 games for the Panthers and proved to be a solid run blocker. He's looking for a starting job.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
