Doleman calls out Spielman

[Superfreak84]

Thought this was interesting read. Chris Doleman does not like Ponder lol.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/ ... uarterback

[Mothman]

LOL! Perhaps I'm misunderstanding him but he doesn't seem to have a clear idea of when Ponder was drafted either:

"He better get it right this time because he missed it on Christian," Doleman said. "If a guy is a fifth-year player and he looks like a fourth-year player, and he looks the same as a third-year player, he ain't getting no better. He's topped out. We went through so many different quarterbacks."

However, I like his emphasis on getting a football player, which I take to mean ignoring "measurables" and focusing on performance and production. I like his passion too, but nobody intends to miss on a QB. It's just not that easy to spot and select a one that will be successful.

Anyway, he's right. Ponder has been a disappointment, and they need to get it right this time so AD has a real shot to win a championship with the Vikings and so we fans can finally see the Vikes win a freakin' Super Bowl!

Jim

[Funkytown]

I was standing right next to him when we picked Kalil...let's just say he was less than thrilled with that one, too.

[Texas Vike]

I was standing right next to him when we picked Kalil...let's just say he was less than thrilled with that one, too.

What was his pick? Blackmon?

[Funkytown]

What was his pick? Blackmon?

I honestly don't remember. Could have been. I actually kinda think it was. I think he wanted a playmaker, a "sexy pick", ya know? I just remember he was a bit disgusted. I laughed. I was next in line to get his autograph, and he was looking up at the screen...and then shaking his head and grumbling something.

[PurpleKoolaid]

I was standing right next to him when we picked Kalil...let's just say he was less than thrilled with that one, too.

Was this at the Dome? And you got Doleman's autograph?

And man am I glad we didn't get Blackmon.

[Purple bruise]

Thought this was interesting read. Chris Doleman does not like Ponder lol.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/ ... uarterback

WTF does Doleman know He does not even know when Ponder was drafted. Maybe he ought to talk to Brad Johnson and ask him his opinion.

[Funkytown]

Was this at the Dome? And you got Doleman's autograph?

And man am I glad we didn't get Blackmon.

Yes, I got a good mix of autographs that year of hall of fame and current players. It was great.

[PurpleKoolaid]

Yes, I got a good mix of autographs that year of hall of fame and current players. It was great.

Wow, that's pretty awesome. Would have given about anything for a Winfield one at a draft party. Well, and a whole lot of others.

[Texas Vike]

I honestly don't remember. Could have been. I actually kinda think it was. I think he wanted a playmaker, a "sexy pick", ya know? I just remember he was a bit disgusted. I laughed. I was next in line to get his autograph, and he was looking up at the screen...and then shaking his head and grumbling something.

You'd think if anyone could appreciate the importance of the trenches it would be a guy that played his career in them. Cool anecdote and experience. There's a reason that not all players become coaches, I guess.

[CbusVikesFan]

And man am I glad we didn't get Blackmon.

No kidding. I was sure that this guy was a cant miss kid. One thing is for sure. Dont believe the hype in most cases. Especially the top ten picks.

[HornedMessiah]

Well talent hasn't exactly been the problem with Blackmon. He's produced when he's not blazing up.

I think his substance issue has been with alcohol, not pot. He's had multiple DUIs

[Funkytown]

Wow, that's pretty awesome. Would have given about anything for a Winfield one at a draft party. Well, and a whole lot of others.

The draft party is a great place to get autographs. More than that, though, I just like the few seconds of interaction you have with the guys. It's nice to meet them. Some of them (just off the top of my head) that I've met the last few years are: Robison, Leber, Felton, Williams, Rudolph, Ponder, Sullivan, Carlson, Webb, H. Smith, Kluwe, J. Wright, Doleman, McDaniel, Randle, Eller, etc. Tons of people!

[VolsNVikes28]

Thought this was interesting read. Chris Doleman does not like Ponder lol.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/ ... uarterback

Good to know Chris hasn't gone blind...

[Purple bruise]

Good to know Chris hasn't gone blind...

Luckily for Ponder both Zimmer and Turner have made several positive points concerning him and fully plan on letting him compete for a starting job so Doleman can suck off