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if farve gets hurt

It is very likely that our #1 qb gets hurt for at least part of a game or a couple of games.  How does TJ perform? 

I feel that if he comes into a game he will probably do well.  This is due to the fact that the other team has prepared for Farve the whole week and TJ's mobility should cause problems.  However the games after that would be questionable depending upon who we would be playing and if there is an open playbook and execution. 

Does TJ get a get the hook quickly in favor of Rosen?  Would we have to loose a couple of games before replacement?  What sort of performance would make Chilly replace him?

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injuries
farve makes it through the season not missing a play
66 votes
TJ comes in for a game and a half and plays well
44 votes
TJ comes in for half a game gets pulled half way through the next game
13 votes

123 votes | Poll has closed

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Lord Help Us

if Favre goes down…Sage should be the backup

by WVVikings on Nov 5, 2009 10:52 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Who wants to know?

"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?" -Joe Kapp

by less cowbell, more 'neau on Nov 6, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who's on first?

If you can't laugh at yourself... Who can you laugh at?
The Packers, that’s who.
-- The almighty Manimal

by TheViking83 on Nov 6, 2009 10:36 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?
It is very likely that our #1 qb gets hurt for at least part of a game or a couple of games.

Why is it very likely? You are talking about Brett Favre here. Actually, you are right in a way – he probably will get hurt. Thing is, he’ll probably play right through it just like he always has. I understand, he’s 40, he’s got a torn rotator cuff, and he’s aching a little bit in his knees, ankles and G-roin. Still don’t see him missing time though — I’m just looking at the past (or his past) to predict the future.

The only way I see him coming out is when we secure a playoff berth, but even then he’ll probably continue to play until we lock up HFA. Then, pull him. Rest him for the playoffs.

by Figgs on Nov 5, 2009 12:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I am amenable to this scenario....

Lock up HFA first though…..

I would rather be IN the Arena than watching from the stands...That is my life!
* Read Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" if you need further explanation...

by vikingfanfrom afar on Nov 7, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know Sage well enough to really state how he would do compared to TJ

But I’m pretty sure I know TJ well enough now to know he’s do horribly.

Problem with TJ is we’d have to go back to running a very basic offense. TJ may not make a lot of mistakes running it but we’ll lose games. This was the reason Frerotte came in last year. Even though his numbers were on par with TJ’s he played a better game and allowed the coaching staff to call what they needed to call in order to be competitive.

Don’t need the handcuffs toss TJ.

by Grime on Nov 5, 2009 2:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I said he takes a 1-2 games and does well

I don’t think BF will be at the point he can’t play, but will be rested the last couple games or at least not play the complete games to rest for the playoffs. Jackson should do well after 14 games learning from BF and his general trend of improvement in his career. Granted Jackson won’t look as good as Brett, but I don’t see him being any less than the better half of his games last year.

by ChemErik on Nov 5, 2009 2:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

T-jax wil be fine

There is a reason that Sage didn’t win out the backup position in training camp. T-jax is better. Now he has had half a season to watch how to run the offense correctly.
10-9 as a starter. 20 TD’s- 18 Interceptions. One playoff loss out of 1 game.

Not a bad record for a backup.

Sage Rosenfels 6-6 as a starter. 30 TD’s- 29 interceptions Never been in a playoff game.

I like Sage and am glad he is on the team. However, I think the coaches know who is the better backup.

by lifelongvike on Nov 5, 2009 3:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TJack can work in a pinch

We need BF to get us through the playoffs but Tjack would be alright for a few games. Plus we got Sage to back him up. Even if we lost BF for the playoffs we would have a fighting chance.
If Drew Brees goes down the you can stick a fork in the Saints because they are done. Tjack is athletic enough for us to mix up our offense with Harvin & AP in the wildcat. If he & Rosenfels could keep mistakes to a minimum we would at least have a shot. Lets just hope we don’t have to find out.

by iowaron on Nov 6, 2009 3:14 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Stick a fork in them

I had not contemplated the Saints without Brees. They have a decent running game. Fair defense. Enter 39 year old Mark Brunell. Farve v Brunell. What a game!!! The ancient bowl, one for the ages, NFL senior bowl.
Brunell has been around a long time for a reason. He really is that good in a backup role.
Would be interesting.

by lifelongvike on Nov 6, 2009 7:34 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Brunell → former Favre backup

by Salty on Nov 8, 2009 8:01 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson has been good coming off the bench

Jackson presents matchup problems because of his speed. If defenses prepare for a quarterback who stays in the pocket or rolls out once in a while, they might not be prepared for Tarvaris Jackson scrambling and making plays with his feet and through the air.

I have confidence in Tarvaris.

by medicineball on Nov 6, 2009 12:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Its not his feet

The feet aren’t the problem its the recognition of a defense he can exploit by passing. Any QB can rely on AP rushing but what makes the Vikings succeed is Farve passing when they expect a run. Further the defense does not stack and it opens up the running game. To date T-Jax has not shown a team that he can exploit the defenses. I’m very high on the fact that the Farve experience will allow T-Jax to see how its done. Much different learning experience than hearing about it or seeing it on film.
Heres hoping your right.

by lifelongvike on Nov 6, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If Favre goes down...

You should be punched in the throat for suggesting it.

I am not all that superstitious, but I do have violent tendencies.

by LoveHate on Nov 6, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Heh :)

Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!

by DCPurple on Nov 6, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

there are not bad puches to the throat

just punches not thrown…just kidding….really

it is better to be thought of as dumb then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Ben Franklin

by montana vikes fan on Nov 6, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs


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