The Vikes have their QB
by Devin47 on Feb 23, 2009 1:30 PM CST
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According to the Houston Chronicle, the Vikings will send their 4th rounder to the Houston Texans for Sage Rosenthals. He was a target for the Vikes last off-season but they balked at the Texans demands for a 2nd round choice. I am surprised the Vikings would settle this early on in the off-season for a guy who should be a back-up QB. Though it is possible they could kick the tires on a better option like Matt Cassel or Jeff Garcia, it would be a waste of a 4th round pick to spend it a vet back-up like Rosenthals when you have something simlair in Ferrotte. Honestly I doubt Rosenthals is that much of an improvement of Ferrotte and Jackson as a starting QB to warrant giving up a 4th rounder. Rosenthals and AP on the same team makes them the overwhelming favorite to lead the NFL in turnovers. Because of this, the FA QB market just got more buyer friendly which could help us land somebody like Leftwitch at a good price to compete with Orton.
Thanks to the incomptence of the Vikings front office, maybe we do have a chance to win the North in '09.
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lmao
I haven’t laughed so hard in quite a while.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 1:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow...
and I thought JA was terrible at personel decisions.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
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by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 1:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I chortled a little bit.
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Laugh all you want, but fact is the Vikings will remain superior team in NFC North
Vikings are a definite couple steps ahead of the Bears. Brad Childress seems to be doing quite fine in Minnesota. Sage Rosenfels has the upside potential to be something better than our Kyle Orton. I also wouldn’t go writing off Tavaris Jackson.
by BLou on Feb 23, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BLou...
Are you really Matt Millen or Jon Gruden?
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Concrete cyanide, baby
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Everybody seems to laugh about Sage Rosenfels but forget that he gets to play the Bears “great” pass defense twice. When you have a running game like the Vikings do, there’s not much you need at QB.
by McRipper on Feb 23, 2009 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We'll get 4-6 sacks per game against them if he plays.
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BLou
I’m still laughing.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My post
was actually sarcasm. The Bears pass defense sucks.
by McRipper on Feb 23, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenpenis
He single-handedly lost a game in how many minutes, and how many TOs? BLou you don’t really seem like a Bears’ fan at all. Why don’t you go to your “real” teams’ site and do us all a favor? TJack….hahah!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 23, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
?
You talking to me or BLou? Either way, how is he or I not a fan of the Bears because we look at them objectively and not like an 8 year old?
by McRipper on Feb 23, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BLou
He’s just very pessimistic, and I’m tired of hearing people bash Lovie/JA/ and entire organization before giving them a chance to fill the roster.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 23, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Superior Team?
so you won the division and now your superior? the last time you won the division prior to the 2008-2009 season was 2000! Thats not a superior team.
The Vikings suck.
by DaBears2234 on Feb 24, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rosenfels is a decent back up, I think.
He played o.k. at times. But great news for the Bears nonetheless. It is always good to see our sworn enemy taking a step back.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hmm
I don’t really get it when you say that this is a “step back” for the Vikings. Sure, it’s only a side-step (definitely not a step forward) but a step back?? Hardly. How is this making the Vikings any worse? It doesn’t make them much better IMO, but it doesn’t make them worse.
Plus, this is still speculation. You can all make your “LoL, ViQUeenS SuCk, OmG” posts when its officially reported.
By the way Devin and Geaux… it’s Rosenfels. Not Rosenthals. The less-than-stellar NFL knowledge doesn’t really surprise me though, after your oh-so insightful posts over at TDN.
V-I-K-I-N-G-S! Skol Vikings, Let's Go!!
by TheViking83 on Feb 23, 2009 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who the F**k let this guy in here?
The enemy has infiltrated our ranks. I, Haightminow, challenge thee to a duel! My enemy shall see and know that the Almighty God has favored me over Oden the God of War. Prepare to fight!
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
twice.
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lmao
"LoL, ViQUeenS SuCk, OmG"
What is any reasonable person supposed to say to that?
I don’t really get it when you say that this is a "step back" for the Vikings.
Alright, I’ll space it out so you get it. Rosenfels does not make the Vikings better.
The less-than-stellar NFL knowledge doesn’t really surprise me though, after your oh-so insightful posts over at TDN.
Yeah….like some of your fellow fans haven’t done the same over here.
Good talk!
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And with that
he is shown the door. Buh bye…
At least it wasn’t a Packer fan.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ya know
the guy that runs ACME Packing Co is a good guy. I haven’t had any problems with their management or fans.
Can’t say the same with DN.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just let me fight this guy, trust me....
I can take him. Glory to Chicago, Hail to the Bears! I was born to do this ChiFan, defend the honor of my people and my team. God will not let me fail.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I got
No problem with the guys who write blogs for the most part. It’s the “other people” like the guy above who get me. I just like to get my jabs in at Packer fans no matter what.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I will destroy them all!
Vikings, Packers and Lions the same. They shall all fall by my hand! To the right and to the left I will leave none standing!
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, trust me.
I’ve been preparing my whole life for moments like this. I will not disappoint.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait....
Your whole life…..
Seriously?
I’m already disappointed no need to continue. Go back to being some what normal. Or bring back your alterego whatever it was. 3ndout55 or something like that.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This guy has treaded on our territory.
He should pay the piper. And I am the one who is prepared to defend our honor, let me fight.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No
You can’t.
So you can move on, permisson denied.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 3:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
its bears fans like you...
that ruin our reputation. are you sure your not a gay vikings fan?
by DaBears2234 on Feb 24, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DaBears2234...
1st- It’s not a good idea to call Haight a Viking fan… we don’t want to provoke some sort of another Bears Manifesto from him.
2nd- Let’s leave sexuality out of the picture. While I admire your distaste for the Vikes, and share in the same sentiment, there is no reason to get all insulty. :)
3rd- Is it 2234 because you were a Emmit fan along with Payton?
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 24, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
22 for Forte
why would i like the man who broke walters record
by DaBears2234 on Feb 24, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol... my bad
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 24, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You bow down and cower to the enemy if you want....
But I am gonna stand and fight. It’s Bear fans like you who in fact are not Bear fans at all. When the going gets rough you tuck tail and run.
Just because you are weak and unwilling to stand up for yourself, don’t knock me because I am everything you wish you were. You come around here what, once a month? And you want to bad mouth me for fighting the good fight? I know all about you. Your one of those fair weather fans, always hating and never congratulating. You put on a Bears T-shirt when they win their first couple games and promptly remove it when they lose and start talking about your “second favorite team”, you even have a third and fourth favorite team just in case. Sound familiar? I’m pretty good huh? Yeah, I’ve seen your type many times before.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 24, 2009 6:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YO sota
shouldn’t you be waxing Jesse Ventura’s head?
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 23, 2009 3:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This kills me
Rosenthals and AP on the same team makes them the overwhelming favorite to lead the NFL in turnovers.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ferrotte
Might retire. He is super old and if they are bringing in a younger version of him so he could be hanging it up. I definitely think Jackson will be there opening day starter.
by GallopingGhost on Feb 23, 2009 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rosenfels
almost took Schaub’s job lat year until a late-game meltdown. He is a pretty good passer and is certainly an upgrade over Tavaris Jackson or maybe even Frerotte. He’s not an elite QB by any means, but I think the Vikes just got better.
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Feb 23, 2009 2:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As a Vikings fan
And co-blogger over at Daily Norseman, I’m not exactly thrilled about it. I do think he’s an upgrade over T-Jax and Gus, but going from D to D+ wasn’t what I had in mind. Of course you guys have Orton and Sexy Rexy, so you know all about that. :)
I wrote an article last week making my case for Garcia, but apparently the Vikings’ front office didn’t agree with it. The NFL North: where mediocrity happens.
by ericj69 on Feb 23, 2009 2:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
Of course you guys have Orton and Sexy Rexy, so you know all about that. :)
We have Basanez now :)
Two questions: 1) Do you sense that Gus will retire/be shown the door? and 2) Who starts for you guys next year?
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
A Vikings fan that actually makes sense. Yes we know what it’s like. One day though the commentators will talk about a QB other than Sid Luckman. I just don’t know if I’ll be around when it happens.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Two answers
Of course with the disclaimer if the whole Rosenfels thing actually goes through:
- I think this marks the end of Gus Frerotte’s “triumphant” return to the Vikings. Tarvaris and Booty aren’t geriatric, and Rosenfels would most likely make too many cooks in the Minnesota Kitchen of Quarterback Mediocrity.
- I’m assuming it would be an open QB competition for “who can suck the least and hand it off to an overworked AP 400 times with the fewest complications”. That said, I’d put the early odds on Sage unless he’s too turnover-prone or if Jackson really imp…(giggling)…impro…(giggling more)…improves this offseason. (Sorry, couldn’t get through that sentence without laughing.)
by ericj69 on Feb 23, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which
You guys planning on getting a compliment for AP?
I like the answer to #2. Re #1….is Chilly the new Jon Gruden? I’m almost wanting to place an over/under on the number of QB’s you start off with in camp.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ChiFan stop!
We cannot reason or be civil with these people. We must destroy them, now. Please, God is handing them over to us can’t you see.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually....
we can be civil to the guy who is a Co-blogger on the DN since he actually gives some useful insight. The other guy not so much, but my god do with have to throw out the thee’s and thou’s and doth and blah blah blah snore……zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz It was funny like once….. maybe not even once.
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't interfere with destiny.
God has raised me for this purpose.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
O.....
M……
G…..
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I
GIVE UP!!!
W
T
F
If things came easy, then everybody would be great at what they did, let's face it.
Mike Ditka
Catch Phrase of the day: YAAAAAAAY! <---- Courtesy of ChiFan13.
by Ditkavsworld on Feb 23, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer civil as well.
I’m always willing to offer up insight about my team to rival fans, as long as people don’t mind some sarcasm thrown back and forth—I’m incapable of writing more than 3 paragraphs without some smartass getting through. I have some good friends that are fans of other NFC North teams—even one guy who still publicly roots for the Lions!
That said, picturing Haightminow as a crazy person dressed in a crude, homemade knight’s outfit patiently waiting for his call from up above to go smite his virtual enemies is pretty high comedy.
by ericj69 on Feb 23, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure
God has better things to do than strike down packers fans. Can we leave him/her out of it, please?
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not ban
everyone that comes over here with a different opinion. Then we would be like them. I don’t mind hearing a different point of view as long as they are not complete tools and egging people into a war of words..
by tfrabotta on Feb 23, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Firstly, nobody has been banned
certainly not a Packers or Vikings fan who came over after we started it, but if God does not quickly stop being used in this matter there will be.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WCG, please...
I have been anointed for this purpose.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just leave religion out of it.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then I can fight him? If I leave Him out of it?
It’s a deal. I am ready.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how exactly are you planning on doing that?
has he even commented since the beginning. Doesn’t he have to be around to do that?
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 23, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn!
that contract better be in potatoes
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 23, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the skinny, Jimmy
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 23, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I guess we are victorious then.
I was just thinking the same thing. He obviously recognized that he was over matched and fled. We rein supreme, we cannot be defeated.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then
well plaid sir.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one's wearing plaid here.....
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
by ChiFan13 on Feb 23, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haight is a knight
he might be sporting a plaid kilt.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I might.
And some guy is playing bag pipes, this has gotten strange. Fun nonetheless but strange. Where is he? I can hear the bag pipes but I cannot see him…
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haight is being renamed
to The Highlander.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
by Adam T on Feb 23, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok Johnathan Davis
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 23, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
STUCK IN THE 90’S MAN!!
OH! STEWIE!! GET OUT THE WAY BOY! GET OUT THE WAY!
-Stacey King
by ifuwannacrownem on Feb 23, 2009 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank You!
There is nothing like a good pat on the back from my own people after I have served my purpose and duty to them. You can ALWAYS depend on me.
Thank You!
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 23, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would take Rosenfels
over Garcia, fwiw.
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Feb 23, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Childress going down with the ship (TJack)
He’s as stubborn as Lovie with Rexy.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
by propheteer on Feb 23, 2009 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I would love to hear
Childress say " TJack is our Quarterback.." ha, ha
by tfrabotta on Feb 23, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
4th rounder is pretty high
i think rosenfels isn’t that bad, but that’s a fairly high cost for what will probably be a backup qb. you can usually get pretty good value (and possibly starters) in the 4th round.
by guy incognito on Feb 23, 2009 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well
at least they aren’t giving up a 2nd like they were going to last season for him.
I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad
by thecoolest on Feb 24, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least the Vikings are doing something about the QB position.
Unlike the Bears. This is the type of creativity I want to see from the Bears: go trade for someone.
"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that.
We know it's the most valuable position on the football team. We've gone through so many scenarios at that position we can write a book, moreso on what not do."
-- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)
.
by SackMan on Feb 27, 2009 11:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
We already did.
Brett Basenez. And we already have our starter.
Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.
by Haightminow on Feb 27, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Sackman, here's some trade creativity for you:
The Cowboys need a new back-up QB, as Johnson was released. And they are supposedly shopping Roy Williams around.
We send them Cannon and a 2nd round pick in 2010, and get Williams.
If Roy has more than 2 personal foul penalties, the pick gets dropped to a 3rd.
Things will get better as they improve...
by Dane Noble on Feb 27, 2009 12:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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