Vikings pick up Cassel

[jjtweeks]

Maybe this from the Vikings perspective is to keep Ponder on his toes and playing well and form Cassel's perspective that he has a good shot at taking over should Ponder plunder. Don't know why the Jets or Bills weren't interested. Still scratching my head over the Fitzpatrick drop. Think that move was a bit hasty at this point in the off-season.

 

[gizzil]

the bills may be thinking copycat with tavaris a la k-nick/wilson... vikes are startin to **** me off makin good moves

 

[nicholete]

Not excited about this at all.

So if Ponder sucks then its Cassel. No thanks.

 

[gizzil]

true... but you have arguably the best runner, a real nice line, possibly jennings and or alexander... and thats just offense

 

[cctekguy]

Yeah, I wouldn't poo-poo Cassel just yet. He was great on a great team and bad on a bad team. He still deserves a sporting chance.

 

[nicholete]

the bills may be thinking copycat with tavaris a la k-nick/wilson... vikes are startin to **** me off makin good moves

Good.

 

[Remote Controller]

I feel Cassel is the proto-typical good backup. As good as any backup save a few who escape me.

 

[cctekguy]

Earl Morrell

 

[gizzil]

Theres jennings... and still 2 first round picks..

 

[Phicinfan]

I agree, if I had a young Qb, coming off a major injury, although it wasn't major, why not get a vet. who has started for multiple teams to be protection?

I am surprised Fitzgerald hasn't been signed yet. He isn't #1 material, but he is a great back up.

 

[cctekguy]

I'm surprised Seattle is holding on to Flynn.

N.O. lost their back-up so they should be in the market for a Fitz or Flynn.

 

[gizzil]

And this way when ponder inexplicably cant play Joe Webb can keep his happy ass on the bench

 

[efactor]

I'm surprised Seattle is holding on to Flynn.

N.O. lost their back-up so they should be in the market for a Fitz or Flynn.

Well, why would NO give anything for him as a back up? Brees is durable and they can get a back up much cheaper elsewhere. Doesn't make sense to pay for him in terms of draft picks and Seattle wants something in return.

 

[mudloggerone]

Agreed. The only chance that Flynn joins the Saints is if he's cut. He won't be cut by Seattle this year. While he's pricey for a back up QB their starter is cheap for a starter at that position. Together they average out in cost quite well.

 

[Miller]

Ponder/Cassel get a nice weapon in Jennings.

 

[Coachnorm]

I like the Cassel pickup also as he has a lot of actual NFL playing time and that is a big plus anytime you are forced to use your backup.

Jennings is a nice weapon to add to the arsenal.

The Vikings were amazing at the end of the year last year and I would like to see that continue, it's in my Viking blood