Scratch One Potential Quarterback Option For The Minnesota Vikings

by Christopher Gates on Mar 31, 2011 9:34 PM CDT in NFL

The lockout is in full swing, and lord knows that players are looking for whatever means they can to stay in shape. Call me crazy, if you'd like, but maybe playing pick-up basketball games at the local gym is something they should avoid.

And if you don't want to take my word for it, that's no problem. . .you can just ask Chad Pennington.

Pennington's career was thought to be over after his fourth shoulder surgery last year but he later said he would attempt a comeback in 2011. The Dolphins quarterback, who is not under contract for 2011, suffered an injury during a pickup basketball game that will require ACL surgery, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

Pennington, whose shoulder has been reconstructed more times than Joan Rivers' face, is one of those veteran quarterbacks that could, potentially, have been an attractive option for the Vikings as a "bridge" quarterback if they drafted a youngster to develop, or if they simply chose to develop Joe Webb. He would have the ability to step in and be effective without needing a lot of reps in a new offense because of his veteran status.

As the article states, Pennington isn't currently under contract, so his ability to get medical help through one of the teams isn't hampered by the lockout. Of course, if he was under contract, his team wouldn't pay for his medical care anyway.

So, yeah. . .stop playing pick-up basketball already, guys. Play HORSE or something.

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I'd like to call the guy an idiot

But I’m afraid that might snap another ligament.

His career was essentially over anyways. Get those retirement papers warmed up.

Skol!

by DM_Purp on Mar 31, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions

Basketball has become the new bike accident

First it was Greinke, now Pennington. When will it end.

by Quarem on Mar 31, 2011 9:50 PM CDT reply actions

Wasn't hot on...

Chad being our stop-gap anyways. Chances were he would have been injured on the field anyways and we’d be stuck potentially pushing someone into the starting spot whether they were ready or not.

Ah, the failed attempt at returning Moss home. It was like '98 and '09 were about to make sweet, sweet love and give us a glorious '10 child.
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by KJSegall on Mar 31, 2011 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

the vikings don't need another

stop gab QB. they had one of the best to ever play for 2 yrs. they could have drafted a rookie to sit behind and learn from one of the best ever. instead they stayed with TJ and traded Sage. now they’re in a worse position then they were 2yrs ago when they at least had Sage. This was Chilly’s biggest problem, stubbornly refusing to to change what is not working. find someone you believe in for the long term, start him and lean on AP to carry the team. at least whoever it is will get a year of experience to build on.

by FlFan on Apr 1, 2011 7:37 AM CDT reply actions

Didnt have him on any Radar....

Didnt even care if he was FA or not this year….
I didnt see him a true “vet” we could use to teach our new QB anything past how to wave to the medical techs on the side as is…
Kid has had it rough. I feel bad for him to hurt himself playing Basketball. Better now then opening day for some other team!

**Rupert for ProBowl 2012!**

by LeeleeX on Apr 1, 2011 8:42 AM CDT reply actions

Reminds of that Smith down in Carolina breaking his arm playing flag football.

interesting ways people have of losing millions of dollars.

It's a lot easier to love the Vikings when they win...

by Grime on Apr 1, 2011 10:06 AM CDT reply actions

Speaking of pickup basketball

Our very own quarterback Joe Webb has been playing rec ball with us at UAB a few days out the week. And when he plays he usually plays in the post and gets up really high for the ball for a rebound or a putback so hopefully he doesn’t come down on his ankle wrong one day

by vikesfan4lyf on Apr 1, 2011 11:15 AM CDT reply actions