Next years QB?

[Scott K]

I would still like to pick up a free agent, and use our early round draft picks for the OL, and CB positions. If we dont fix the OL, any QB we bring in, wont do good. I woundnt mind to see what VY would do with a good line, a great running back, and a couple very good receivers.

It seems pretty obvious that our front office wants to win now, so hopefully they hit the free agent market strong this year, to fill some of our holes in our team.

[soldoncass]

The problem is there may NOT BE a FA market this year....depends on if they get an agreement worked out or not. Both sides are digging in their heels, and don't want to budge. Billianaires don't need the money, so the union has to give up something. I agree OL is top priority, then safety..then DL and LB and DB for depth etc. There are qb's in late rounds and undrafted guys that can be picked up cheap. The whole problem is TOP DRAFT pick QB don't work out that much either, and the only way to get a #1-2 is to be the worse team in NFL......if Bomar and Webb fail badly, we take Luck next year .

No matter what we need to resign Rice and our top LB.

[FISHINGURU]

I'd rather chew on glass then have Vince Young be our QB.

[JBMasterAngler]

Would like to see how Vince Young would do with a good RB? If I'm not mistaken, Chris Johnson is probably 1 of the 2 best backs in the league! If he sucked with Johnson in the backfield, he'll suck at least as much with AP back there! I'd rather stick with Webb as the man than go with Young! Beg Favre to comeback for 1 more year! It's the only solution!

[zepman]

Vince Young has been to 2 pro-bowls and has a 31-17 career record. He is not as bad as what you guys are saying...and he's still young. He's IS a head-case but so are half the players in the NFL.

Instead of saying "no" to the different options out there...how about we hear some REAL alternatives that you guys have up your sleeves.

So far, we've heard pipe-dreams and "no way" as to who will q-back the Purple next year.

[Scott K]

I think we will wind up with McNabb, but I dont want him.

[goblueM]

can't keep doing 1 or 2 year fixes... gotta get a real QB, the old fashioned way - draft a good one

[mrklean]

im sure the local bars hope we sign vince

[pike doctor]

Vince Young has been to 2 pro-bowls and has a 31-17 career record. He is not as bad as what you guys are saying...and he's still young. He's IS a head-case but so are half the players in the NFL.

Instead of saying "no" to the different options out there...how about we hear some REAL alternatives that you guys have up your sleeves.

So far, we've heard pipe-dreams and "no way" as to who will q-back the Purple next year.

You can give me

Bruce Gradkowski

Alex Smith

Matt Leinart

Seneca Wallace

Or Draft Dalton in the second round

Over that loser young anyday. And Zepman How many other Pro Bowlers throw 42 TDs and 42 Ints? The pro bowl is a joke. He IS as bad as we are saying.

And we are not out of the running for Carson Palmer or Kolb. Both would be better than Young. And I am not worried about ending up with McNothing. Frazier knows he is a loser, so do the Wiffs.

And I would never put it past Farve that he would try to come back, and with a much improved O-line I would take him over anyone else and still draft a QB to learn behind him. Webb should be turned into a fulltime reciever.

[Scott K]

Palmer or Kolb would end up costing us at least 3 early draft picks, we cant do that, we have way to many holes to fill other then QB.

[mrklean]

Cinci already said they wont trade palmer should be interesting to see how that plays out

[zepman]

Palmer is the most over-paid player in the NFL considering his contract vs performance. There is no way the Vikes trade for him with that contract. By the way, Palmer started the "trade-talks" once he found out Chilly was being interviewed for the Cinci OC position...that tells you what other players in the league think of Chilly.

Kolb isn't going anywhere unless the Eagles drop the asking price...and he is still an unknown. He brings back memories of the QB from the Lions a few years ago who got huge $$$ after a few good games and then fell off the planet. Nobody knows if this guy is any good YET.

As far as Favre coming back next year...maybe you didn't hear Fraziers press conference when he was appointed head coach...if you didn't, go back and listen to it. Why on earth would we want him back anyway...this whole notion completely discredits any sense you make regarding this discussion.

I'm in no way saying VY is the best qb in the league...or even close. I think he would be a good fit for the Vikes while they bring along their 1st or 2nd round qb though...and that will happen this year under Frazier. I could care less about his TD to INT ratio...his winning % as a starting qb is what intrigues me.

[zepman]

Gradkowski

Wallace

Leinart and,

Smith

All equal another last place finish in the North. NONE of them has any upside at all...career back-ups at best. I would rather roll with Webb and develop him before bringing in any of those four.

[snoozebutton]

Maybe you could pry Hanie away from the Bears.

[FISHINGURU]

Hopefully the Titans keep Vince Dung now that they just fired Fisher.

[zepman]

I'm not taking sides with either Young or Fisher on this one...I'll let it play out. But, reports have been surfacing that Fisher "created" or enhanced much of the off-field stuff about VY and that he also antagonized him for much of his stay with the Titans. Owner Bud Adams has always been a VY supporter.

I find it interesting that Bud Adams had given Fisher his approval only a few weeks ago and now he's the one fired. It's thought that management/ownership did a little digging (much like Ziggy did before Chilly was fired) and this led to Fishers removal.

[creepworm]

Fisher is a good coach. Vince is a mediocre QB. If only the ownership of the Titans would understand this they would have a real shot at being good.

[pike doctor]

I'm not taking sides with either Young or Fisher on this one...I'll let it play out. But, reports have been surfacing that Fisher "created" or enhanced much of the off-field stuff about VY and that he also antagonized him for much of his stay with the Titans. Owner Bud Adams has always been a VY supporter.

I find it interesting that Bud Adams had given Fisher his approval only a few weeks ago and now he's the one fired. It's thought that management/ownership did a little digging (much like Ziggy did before Chilly was fired) and this led to Fishers removal.

Why dont you just come out and say that your in love with Young? At least we know that TN will be pick Andrew Luck next year with the first pick with Young as their starter. Zepman I am starting to think that you are really VY's mom.

[Scott K]

I think Young is a low risk/high reward type player. We dont need to give up anything to get him here, and if he doesnt work out, we cut him, or let him sit on the bench. I know he had issues in TN, but if I worked at a place where my boss didnt like me, I wouldnt be a happy easy going guy at work either, and wouldnt give 100%.

I say he is worth bringing in to try, we wouldnt be out anything besides a few $.

[FutbolGuru]

There isn't a QB in the draft worthy of the 12th overall pick. We'll end up with Don Mcnabb and go 7-9 playing at TCF Bank Stadium.

[FISHINGURU]

Bad news, Titans are still getting rid of Vince Dung.

[zepman]

pikedoc...as soon as you can name a better alternative I will get off the VY thing.

I've already said numerous times that I'm not a big fan of his...there are just FEW other options out there.

[sunyuv88]

I don't think the Vikes go QB in the first round, no one is really worth it up there. The projected first rounders all seem like a hit or miss. They need to draft a defensive end or tackle in the first to replace Ray Edwards or Pat Williams. They can pick up a veteran QB in free agency, get rid of T-Jack and draft a QB in a later round, I personally like Pat Devlin, to give Webb some competition.

[soldoncass]

I'm looking forward to the Vikes draft this year, cause it will be a real indication of what the coaching staff thinks of current players. If they think Webb or Bomar can become "the qb",I don't see them taking a qb first round....but if they aren't sold on either one, I look for them to jump at whoever they like(even if they are projected to go later by others). Each team has their OWN ratings, so the "projections" by media etc. don't mean much at all. BPA is overrated in MY book....for instance if a player is "projected" to go early in the second round, but you pick in the middle.....you GOTTA TAKE your guy , for your NEEDS, in the FIRST ROUND instead of BPA (who plays a position YOU DON'T NEED).The qb I'd be looking for would :think quickly,football smart, quick release, good ball handler(gotta keep D quessing), and be a QUALITY GUY.

Other than qb, I'd look for studs at safety, OL, receiver, and depth everywhere else.

[zepman]

I agree...I don't think they take a qb in the 1st either. I think they'll jump on one in the 2nd. IMO, ALL the qb's in this years draft would be a reach at pick #12. Mallet would be the only guy I could see them taking here.

Whatever they do, they need to find a way to get their 3rd round pick back.

Bomar = Locker...almost exactly.

Webb and Newton are too similiar to waste a 1st rounder on him(Newton).

I think we'll end up with a kid like Dalton, Koepernick (sp), or McElroy (4th) which would be just fine with me.