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I really like glennon, he got a bad rap on a team with a horrible defense that gave up leads like it was cool. He put up decent numbers though. Has the size and arm strength to make it happen. Gotta cut back on the stupid turnovers however. If they were in fact to trade for someone that would be a good pick, if they did it now he might be good to go for week 4

Jordysghost wrote:Sorry, not understanding the 'Our SB hopes are gone without Teddy', look, I know you all like Teddy, I do to, but his numbers? Their already backup numbers,. Im interested to see how your staff handle this, because I don't think your in as bad a situation as alot of teams would be without the starter.

My perspective is that Teddy put up fine numbers for the system. He was running for his life last year. Most pressured QB, and most accurate. That will be hard to replicate with Hill. The play calling also led him to lose out a lot of TD chances to our fairly strong running game.

So yes, we can probably get someone to replicate or surpass Teddy's fantasy numbers. I just don't think they'll lead the team to victory as often.

Hill/Heinicke/Stave.

I would have preferred the team addressed the backup position before such an unfortunate event. The team had plenty of opportunities to move on from Hill if they didn't believe him the best option behind Teddy. Perhaps the plan was for Heinicke to be the backup all along until he introduced his leg to that window.

If there is a QB that is serviceable for the season and would be a quality backup going forward once Teddy returns, then using a late round draft pick wouldn't be a waste. No need to panic and throw away more than is necessary though. And among the crop of players whose names have been circulating I just don't see anyone who would be a cheap enough trade and do that much better than the current roster.

There is a rumor going around right now that Vick is going to visit Winter Park on Thursday.

[quote="Norv Zimmer"]Hill is the quarterback this year, maybe Heineke later in the season. To think someone can come in and just pick up the system and have chemistry is just asinine.[/quote

Asinine would be going with a crappier QB instead of signing a better option because you are afraid he will have trouble picking up the system.

It isnt ideal, but it happens, right now I think there are better options available then Shaun Hill.

Funkytown wrote:There is a rumor going around right now that Vick is going to visit Winter Park on Thursday.

I think that is a very smart idea.

Is there a way the vikings can trade for Chase Daniel?

Jordysghost wrote: I think that is a very smart idea.

I think it's a very bad idea and I hope that rumor isn't true.

Rumor is Vick has been keeping in shape. If he does visit I would trust speilman and zimmer to make a correct decision. If he does sign which I think wouldn't be a bad thing hill will start atleast til week 5..... Unless his mobility becomes a problem and he takes a lot of hits .

Mothman wrote:
I think it's a very bad idea and I hope that rumor isn't true.

Why a "bad idea" exactly? (Vick is too old? Stats are in the tank/washed up? Character issues? All of the preceding?) Just curious. At this point we don't have a lot of good options available so I'm kind of "meh" on the idea, but I don't think it is necessarily a bad idea.

Just Me wrote: Why a "bad idea" exactly? (Vick is too old? Stats are in the tank/washed up? Character issues? All of the preceding?) Just curious. At this point we don't have a lot of good options available so I'm kind of "meh" on the idea, but I don't think it is necessarily a bad idea.

Every idea now is a "meh" idea. Just in varying degrees.

dead_poet wrote: Every idea now is a "meh" idea. Just in varying degrees.

Agreed!

Just Me wrote:Why a "bad idea" exactly? (Vick is too old? Stats are in the tank/washed up? Character issues? All of the preceding?) Just curious.

I don't think he has much left in the tank and I don't see him as a quick study or a good fit for Turner's offense. I also think the Vikings need to be looking for a younger player who might be more than a one year "rental".

dead_poet wrote: Every idea now is a "meh" idea. Just in varying degrees.

I don't actually agree with that. I think a player like Murray offers genuine upside well beyond this season. He's young, he's smart and he has the potential to develop into a starter. I realize there's probably no QB savior coming to rescue the Vikes from their immediate dilemma but I could actually get excited about a player like Murray because if he did well, that would open up possibilities for success, better depth and competition at QB beyond this season. A 36 year old "stopgap" QB offers none of that.

Just Me wrote: Why a "bad idea" exactly? (Vick is too old? Stats are in the tank/washed up? Character issues? All of the preceding?) Just curious. At this point we don't have a lot of good options available so I'm kind of "meh" on the idea, but I don't think it is necessarily a bad idea.

Definitely "all of the above" except age, which at only 36 is irrelevant in itself.