T-Jack Remains Sidelined

by Anthony21 on Aug 3, 2009 1:45 PM CDT in Minnesota Vikings

Judd Zulgad has a complete rundown of this morning's practice at Access Vikings, but here's the big story of the day: Tarvaris Jackson remains sidelined after suffering a grade I MCL sprain on Saturday.

In the immediate aftermath of the injury, we were hearing about the possibility that the Vikings could make a move to add a quarterback to the roster. That hasn't happened, and it doesn't appear it will happen. However, T-Jack's status has prompted this big question: Will this injury have a significant impact on the quarterback competition?

The fact that Childress hasn't signed anyone to take some reps during camp signals to me that this is actually a fair competition. Rosenfels has been given a stage to impress. Coming into camp, I was skeptical of Chilly's willingness to cut the cord with Tarvaris -- so I've been surprised by his response to the injury.

Here's what I thought would happen during camp: There wouldn't be a clear winner in the quarterback competition, so Chilly would instinctively give Tarvaris the starting job. He's come this far with T-Jack, and he's not about to change course. But that's not the signal I've been getting to this point. Rosenfels has been handed a legitimate opportunity to work with the offense, as just John David Booty and Darrell Bevell are sharing the stage with him.

If Rosenfels doesn't take full advantage of this opportunity, he has only himself to blame. T-Jack remains day-to-day and I get the impression he won't be back until later this week.

Ultimately, Chilly's become a bit more credible in my eyes. He is giving Rosenfels a chance, despite my concerns that he wouldn't. The preseason will be the big test for both quarterbacks, but if Sage ends up on the losing end of the competition, he can't complain that he wasn't given an opportunity to get acclimated with the offense.

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Agree

This is Sages chance to show that he will be starting this year.

by clones21 on Aug 3, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions

Really

Childress doesn’t have another option at the moment but to give Sage the reps. If you ask me this works out for the best as we can get a more in depth look at Sage. I just never felt that the short training camp and only 4 pre season games wasn’t going to be enough time considering the time has to be evenly split………it’s not much to go off of.

by jay574 on Aug 3, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

Yea

It’s not like Chilly was sitting there thinking long and hard as to whether or not he was going to let Sage take the reps while Tjack is injured.

“No, Sage you only get to take half the reps with the 1st team. We are saving the other half until Tjack gets back.”.

by Bjorno on Aug 3, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Well, that's not really the issue

The issue is whether they were going to go out and sign someone to take some reps during T-Jack’s absence, and they’ve declined to do so.

by Anthony21 on Aug 3, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions

That is

The issue. It makes no sense to bring in a guy to take reps you need a new and potential starting QB to take. Let alone bring in some new so so couldn’t cut it elsewhere guy that will just probably be cut later anyway. Jackson only has a class 1 sprain…..unless they plan on parting ways with one of the QBs already on the roster it makes no sense to bring one more to the mix and limit snaps we need the guys we have money invested in to take. It’s time Booty gets more action too. Like I said this isn’t a totally bad scenario. 4 preseason games at 1 to 2 quarters a piece with the 1st string O split between 2 QBs doesn’t paint the most definitive picture.

by jay574 on Aug 4, 2009 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions

That is likely just confidence that Tjack will recover quickly, rather than being fair. But I get what you are saying.

by Bjorno on Aug 5, 2009 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

And once again

BSPN is putting you know who into the picture. Uhhhhgggg

by CitrusFLViking on Aug 3, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

NFL network is doing it to. They put the “favre watch” animation up just for kicks

by koooolaid1087 on Aug 3, 2009 8:49 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Sage will win

Sage will win. we will go far in the playoff. Maybe the SB too

by vikefansd on Aug 4, 2009 1:29 AM CDT reply actions

Keep Jackson on the sidelines

Take as long as you need to get healthy, Jackson. Longer, in fact. You’ve had three years to show us what you can do (or can’t, as the case may be). You’re not going to get any better. It’s time to let someone else step up and show you how it’s done.

by aladdinwa on Aug 4, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions

It’s been ONLY three years.

Do you follow the development of quarterbacks, or do you think they just magically land on the field and play well? Most quarterbacks need a few years to adjust to the speed and complexity of the NFL and the most common timeframe is three years of development.

Some quarterbacks get it right away, others need time to develop. Look at Matt Leinart, David Carr, Alex Smith and others who were thrown in too early and never given proper time to adjust. They are considered “busts” now, even though it is common knowledge that you need to sit most QB’s for a few years before bringing them on the field.

Tjack may never be a good quarterback, but to say that three years is enough and we should move on is just plain crazy.

by Bjorno on Aug 5, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions