I never even thought about Hasselbeck. I didn’t realize he was only 33. For some reason, I thought he was closer to the 36-37 area. That sounds almost perfect – a crafty veteran to bring in and compete with the young gun.

He would almost certainly win the job in training camp, and with the whole offseason to get healthy, he could be the largest missing piece to the Vikings’ Super Bowl puzzle.

New coaching staff, starting over, rebuilding…yeah, it could work. It could really work.

When I first heard about it earlier today, it really made the most sense of anything I had heard. This is, of course, assuming the Patriots franchise Matt Cassel, who has been my pick for awhile. I’d take Matt Hasselbeck any day of the week, though. Don’t get me wrong.

On a side note, we’ve been in the offseason for almost three days now, and I’m already to the point of stabbing my eyes out because I want next year to start.

This is gonna be a longggggggggggggggggggggggg year.

But I would love this. I’d definitely give up a 2nd rounder for him. Forget Cassel if he’s franchised, I definitely hope we pursue Hasselbeck.

I think it will cost more than that, Vikings aren’t the only team that needs a quarterback. Plus, he’s going to want a new contract when he gets to wherever he’s going.

So sure, why not?

Seems like SI FanNation always take something from that schizo scribe. If it came from a credible source like Jansen,Zulgad, Scoggins, or Seifert. I’ll buy it.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_11389386
Charley Walters: New quarterback would be costly for Minnesota Vikings
Pioneer Press
Posted: 01/06/2009 12:01:00 AM CST

Before Sunday’s playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Tarvaris Jackson was expected to be the Vikings’ top quarterback heading into training camp next season.

Now, though, Jackson’s status is unclear. The Vikings might have options to find a starting quarterback, but those, too, are unclear.

If team owner Zygi Wilf, who invested $60 million in guaranteed contracts this season, is willing to guarantee an additional $30 million or so, the team might be able to pry Matt Cassel away from the New England Patriots.

Besides a new contract for Cassel, 26, the price of a trade would be high — perhaps first-round and second-round draft picks. It’s unclear whether New England would be willing to trade Cassel, an unrestricted free agent who is expected to be designated a franchise player, thus guaranteeing him about $14.5 million for the coming season.

But the Vikings were able to trade with Kansas City last year for defensive end Jared Allen, who also had been franchised, for a first-round and two third-round draft picks.

Cassel would provide hope for Vikings rooters, retain the team’s visibility and might even enhance Wilf’s effort for a new stadium.

A more realistic and practical objective, though, might be to trade with Seattle for Matt Hasselbeck, 33, who probably would be available for a second-round draft pick. The Seahawks, 4-12 this season, need to rebuild.

http://www.fieldgulls.com/

Man, are they still bitter as hell towards Minnesota. Especially this article…

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2009/1/4/709085/minnesota-s-loss-could-be

This article is ridiculous and not at all fathomable. How’s 4-12 treatin’ ya, Seattle??

Obtaining a “younger” veteran like Hasselbeck who we could plug in as a starter would be ideal. He would give us the flexibility to let T-Jack sit, learn and develop as a #2 while continuing to develop another young QB at #3, be it Booty or a pick in this year’s draft. If in a couple of years niether T-Jack or the #2 is ready we can draft another QB to develop while riding Hasselbeck for another couple of years. If T-Jack or the#3 is ready in a couple of years we can trade Hasselbeck and recoup some of his cost.

Even though his back injury gives me serious concern, I would much rather have Hasselbeck than Cassel. Hasselbeck is familiar with the West Coast system and would need little time to adjust. He has also proven he can be successful throwing to good, but not great WR’s.

Unfortunately I don’t think Hasselbeck is a realistic option. While Seattle might consider trading him for say a 2nd and 5th to someone like the Jets, I think it would take a King’s ransom for Seattle to send him Minnesota’s way. I fear there is still too much lingering anger and resentment over the Hutchison signing.

but a he would only solve the problem for 3-4 years.

But it could be a very memorable 3-4 years!