Donovan McNabb To The Vikings Is Officially Official, Officially
by Christopher Gates on Jul 27, 2011 8:27 PM CDT
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PrintPro Football Talk, along with numerous sources on the Twitter, are saying that the deal that will send Donovan McNabb to the Minnesota Vikings will become official on Thursday (edit: or Friday, depending on your source), with McNabb signing his re-worked contract at that time.
Apparently what I mentioned yesterday about McNabb being happy with how the situation with the Viking was handled turned out not to be the case, and that it was simply a matter of compensation not having been agreed upon by the two sides. It seems that that is all out of the way now, and the Vikings will be bringing the veteran in to, presumably, be their starting quarterback/keep the seat warm for rookie Christian Ponder.
Eventually, I'll talk myself into this move and get 100% on board with it. For now, however, I'm still not a huge fan. Then again, as some people have pointed out, the Vikings have had a history of getting older quarterbacks to come in and be successful early on with the team. With the departure of Sidney Rice and Bill Musgrave, presumably, wanting to run a lot more two tight end sets and lean on Adrian Peterson a lot more, maybe this is the sort of offense that McNabb can have some immediate success in.
We shall see, ladies and gentlemen. . .we shall see.
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Welcome, Donovan!
You’ll look great in Purple!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jul 27, 2011 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
Holy crap, you guys are in for a ride.
he will make some goodplays and then miss a receiver by a MILE. I mean, not even close! He completely blew that Detroit game for the redskins…. And as a matter of fact, that Indy game.Just a horrendous pass to a streaking open receiver. Just make sure your kid is groomed quickly.
Wow. Glad someone could tell everyone all about him, with him not getting coverage much, or being in the same conference for long. Especially from a fan of a team he has played for all those many years.
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by otisnixon'sparty on Jul 29, 2011 3:27 AM CDT up reply actions
WE are in for a ride?
you mean this year??
We’ve been on the ride for quite a while now… I’ve been riding for 41 years.
If there is ANYTHING Vikings fans know… it’s ‘the ride’.
McNabb is just one more player to get on the bus to try and get this team to the promised land.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jul 29, 2011 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
He will do very well
Mcnabb was at his best when Westbrook was healthy, he had a good tight end, and First Down Freddie in the slot. Now with AP, Shank and Percy he will do even better. Ponder will learn alot this season too. I like it!
Good points.
But he was also at his best when he was mobile and in shape. He is no longer mobile enough to overcome his (below) average passing skills. As for his physical conditioning, we will see.
Your fantasy football expert since Jerry Rice's rookie year.
I'm just visiting. Great points (My sentiments too).
Excellent for Ponder. We’ll all be watching. Should be fun. Go Vikes!
U-C-L-A Fight, Fight, Fight! Go Bruins! Go Lakers!
how much will
how much will chris warcraft make for his number 5?
Kluwe is obviously a more important and popular player.
He should keep his number 5.
by Codypc21 on Jul 27, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope
Ponder and Webb can learn the 2 minute offense as well as Rex Grossman
Just hope this guy from the Bears
has some untapped gamein him. still wonder if Edwards might be a chance we want to take.or Williams??? Who knows? they may come cheap and if Edwards gets his hands back to once what they were we might get a good deal
AKA : Revenge4Webb
My only concern
McNabb has been a big bomber a lot. Who is going long? We have a lot of promising (read:untested) guys on the roster, some of whom I’m excited about Arceneaux and some who I’m going “huh?” Devin A-whatever from the Bears. We do have a good set of tools for a short pass/WC offense system, but without a deep threat. Maybe somebody will step up, or maybe we acquire a guy like Edwards. Ok, let’s see what happens next. Oh, and does this mean that Kluwe’s #5 jerseys will go on clearance? That would rule, although I still want a “warcraft” jersey. Matbe they’ll let me use pi as a custom jersey. Too much of an inside joke?
Skol Vikings.
Whoops
didn’t know that putting in dashes causes this. I AM excited about Arceneaux.
Skol Vikings.
by LA Vikes Fan on Jul 27, 2011 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN "professor" likes it, so...
Yah, not a bad pickup, I suppose. It’s better for Ponder to spend some time watching how an NFL quarterback does the job before they put the honey badger in his shorts. Problem is, now all they’ve got for a regular wideout is Bernard Berrian (retired).
This is Leslie Frasier saying, “Yeah, we’re going to suck this year, but maybe next year Ponder will know what he’s doing.” Meanwhile, the 6 and 10 Vikings will get another decent draft position. Maybe they can get a fairly good receiver? Or maybe they can get Plaxico Burress.
In looking to see if Berrian was actually retired. I discovered we have the same birthday. Now my birthday is ruined.
"This town, this night, this crowd
Come on put them up, let me hear it loud"
by Stay classy, Joe. on Jul 27, 2011 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sidney
is gone to Sea Chickens
Ya Sure You Bettcha
by The Bears are Ditkaless on Jul 27, 2011 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
well...
7-9 in a crap division isn’t all that much better than 6-10 in a division with two playoff teams.
Skol Vikings.
by LA Vikes Fan on Jul 27, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
no one is...
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
Not with T-Jack
Unless Bevell has some sort of Kick Ass Offense up his sleeve.
Skol Vikings.
by LA Vikes Fan on Jul 27, 2011 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s all we need….to give up 2 of next years drafts (I don’t care how low they were), for a QB that couldn’t hit anyone with the same color jersey last year. And unlike our last aging qb, this one didn’t get knocked over every down. I don’t care if McNabb actually has one or two seasons left in him….with our OLine, he’s gonna look like a $10 hooker at a frat party….on his back with a big guy on top. At least they could spend some money on a few linemen….you know, to give us a fighting chance.
by Chris3 on Jul 27, 2011 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
yea i would to but i would love to see ponder start !!!!
by cali viking on Jul 28, 2011 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
and after McNabb
then people will be suggesting that Ponder and Webb are too old and inexperienced to start and will want to draft another rookie qb right away. Interesting how everyone is suggesting that McNabb is needed because of his experience, but then suggest Ponder should start before Webb because Webb doesn’t have more than a few snaps in the NFL (which is a few more snaps than Ponder).
Either experience matters or it doesn’t. And in truth, it isn’t everything. Favre had 20 yrs of experience…didn’t help us at all last year.
Hahaha
This is great. The 6th round is a crapshoot. Hell, the whole entire draft is a crapshoot and your complaining because we gave up to of the last 50 picks? Please. Mcnabb is not All-Pro or anything but he is at worst a serviceable QB. He knows the WCO well and do you really wanna thrust Ponder out there against SD week one, with No mini camp, no otas and no workouts? Recipe for disaster. Mcnabb is not great but this was a move that had to be addressed and we did it. Tom Brady wasn’t’t walking through the door wither so we did the best we could.
Ponder to Harvin for 6!
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jul 27, 2011 9:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I agree
The big concern for me, is his attitude. Hopefully he’ll come in with something to prove, and give us a playoff year. Then Ponder gets time to learn and adjust. Worst case is we watch him fall apart and Ponder starts around mid-season, which is still better than throwing him to the Chargers wolves with 10 days and a few scrimmage preseason snaps to prepare.
Skol Vikings.
by LA Vikes Fan on Jul 27, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
Ponder would become T Jack 2.0 if we let him start. Idk why people aren’t trusting in the Vikings FO? How many times have they screwed up? I can think of Tyrell Johnson and that’s it.(I refuse to believe that Jackson was a mistake).
Ponder to Harvin for 6!
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jul 27, 2011 9:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
T Jack 2.0
You read my mind with that, at least give CP a chance to learn something. With a full training camp maybe start him, but with the current situation no way.
trust the vikings FO?
Hank Baskett, Randy Moss, Greg Camarillo….signed to alleviate Favre’s lack of practice with the receiver corps (treat a lack of experience with even less experience…wonderful idea). Letting Birk go, getting TJack, keeping Tjack over Gus Frerrotte. Over paying for several on defense, particularly the safety position. Not getting any linemen to protect the qb.
I think the Vikings FO have shown how they can not be trusted.
Hank Baskett is a mistake?
I’ve never heard someone refer to a #6 reciever as a mistake.
Randy Moss was a mistake? That was all Chilly
The fact that you said Greg was a mistake makes me not wanna continue discussing with you.
I’ll give you Birk, however Frerrotte was a journyman, and T-Jack was supposed to be our QBOTF and he just didn’t work out. Oh well.
Really lineman? Prior to last year when half the damn linemen were injured, how many times did Favre get sacked? Exactly. Cmon man
Ponder to Harvin for 6!
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jul 28, 2011 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
ok
How about Baskett is an active roster spot holder id rather see someone’s jock strap in?
**Rupert for ProBowl 2012!**
I thought he was active
for like 3 games?
Ponder to Harvin for 6!
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Jul 28, 2011 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Front Office
Idk why people aren’t trusting in the Vikings FO? How many times have they screwed up?
Depends on what you consider a screw up to be.
If you add up all the times they let critical Viking talent walk out the door without getting so much as a kiss good-bye, instead of trading those guys if they didn’t want to keep them, the screw up count starts to skyrocket.
The Vikings FO is good at picking obvious 1st and 2nd round talent, but that’s about it.
I’d be fine with Ponder starting, IF Ponder had the full pre-season training regimen behind him. But he doesn’t, and it’s not fair to throw him out there so early without decent preparation. McNabb will be fine for as long as he lasts, as a minimum.
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!
Gotta fly with ya there Percy
AKA : Revenge4Webb
by CitrusFLViking on Jul 27, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
In case you haven’t watched McNabb in the last few seasons, he too is a crap shoot. The big difference is that he is overpaid, with the salary cap as an issue. Another difference is that a guy in the 6th round can possibly develop into something usable, even a back up or practice squad. and especially at a time when the defense is aging and the offensive line holds up about as well as 2 ply toilet paper against a fire hose.
wow, that's not bad at all.
one year? that’s awesome. and $7m is okay. i thought it would be like 2 years /year.$10m
warcraft, you are my guitar hero !!!
oops, i thought it would be 2 years $10m/year. but this is good for minnesota.
warcraft, you are my guitar hero !!!
Know your role...
It suggests he understands what he’s getting into. However, that’s not official, just what I recall reading somewhere today. I hope that’s right, because it is good.
Skol Vikings.
by LA Vikes Fan on Jul 27, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yah Danny
I love Webb and like Ponders potential but there might be one lat big swing at a title and I really think the entire rebuilding movement begins. So ya had to have an experienced guy when there were no team OTA’s
One thing I was wondering. did Sidney and T-jax count in the formula of our salary cap. Was that based on last years money?
If so we must be close to breaking even by now. I think we’ll see a lot of sign and dump scenatios if we get a guy like Waddle then Madeu is out if we sign a guy like Braylon Edwards who is going to be a gamble but proboly cheap. then do you dimp Barrian and try to ass Williams and try a whole “new look” at WR? a still have percy and Shank. Who knows. if Rudy is a good TE maybe Shank can can act as more of a downfield threat and let percy go long out of the slot to the post ala Cris Carter
AKA : Revenge4Webb
by CitrusFLViking on Jul 27, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure about that "one last big swing" part
If that’s what we were going for, we shouldn’t have taken Ponder as our 1st pick. There were very good defensive players that would have made a “this year” contribution (e.g. DT or CB). I’m not in love with what we’ve been doing at the QB position for the past five years. This year isn’t much different I guess.
I like McNabb but would have preferred seeing Webb and/or Ponder do their thing.
I'm happy with the move.
But I did want to see Ponder/Webb get a chance to blossom. SKOL!
Marney Gellner's number one fan.
they still will, but they won't get thrown in the deep end, they will get a chance to develop
in a better way, imo. over the long haul, i think each of them will be better off for having a chance to watch a veteran leader for a year. plus, mcnabb is a guaranteed injury, so one or both of them will get some snaps.
warcraft, you are my guitar hero !!!
by danny lloyd on Jul 27, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like the crop.....
of Harvin, Arceneaux, Johnson, Camarillo, Shiancoe, Rudolph and the new pickup DA from Chi.
I like it too
However, I would like to add either a Mike Sims-Walker or Chad Ochocinco.
Think they'll be looking to Mello a lot more now!
AKA : Revenge4Webb
by CitrusFLViking on Jul 27, 2011 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
McNabb to Harvin...
the McNarvin™?
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jul 28, 2011 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I say we take poetic license
and call McNabb to Harvin…. Mc Lovin’!
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In other news
On the stadium front – I just saw that the Jaguars are warning their fans that they’re going to have TV blackouts if they don’t start selling tickets. I’ve always believed that’s the franchise headed to LA. Makes the most sense.
That is one aspect......
of these taxpayer funded stadiums that really pisses me off. On the one hand, they put the majority of the bill on the taxpayers, THEN tell them that IF they don’t sell out that same stadium they are helping to fund, they can’t watch the games on TV. THAT IS WRONG!!!!!!
Considering the blackout rules have been around as long as they have, and the monetary allocations were approved knowing the pros and cons, how is it wrong? Everyone knew the score, and acted in what they thought was their best interest.
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by otisnixon'sparty on Jul 29, 2011 3:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Despite the nice stadium
How could they possibly be making more than the Vikings. National fandom is far superior with the Vikings so they got to be racking up way more on a full dome and sales around the country.
Shoot. If Tampa had not been in the Central they would have folded years ago. 3,4 of the stadium was Vikes, Bears or Packer fans
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by CitrusFLViking on Jul 27, 2011 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
No Tampa was in the same division
It was the NFC Central: Us, Chi, Det, GB and TB; before they realigned and moved TB to the NFC South.
in the ugly orange...
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Jul 28, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
lol oh yeah Vinnie!!!
Man that team was terrible for so long… Who’d have thought it just took them getting out of the Central to become relevant?
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
Best one liner in sports history
was when a reporter asked John McKay after another horrendous game what he thought about his team’s execution.
“I’m all for it.” McKay shot back.
by Vikinole on Jul 28, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
They should have built a smaller stadium
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
hopefully
The only lingering issues is the sting of being benched last year,he comes out with chip on shoulder and wants prove he can be like the nameless one except finish it all.
As far as Sid to the Hawks I cant get over feeling he put off surgery to save himself wear and tear for a fat contract.Got mixed feelings but hope he gets tons of jump balls thrown to his ankles,but this was one of the reasons I didnt get Sids jersery from Citrus.
I think he has some splinters...
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
I've wondered
whether Drew Rosenhaus, with his client heading into free agency, made any “suggestions” about the timing of that surgery.
On the price of #5
All McNabb has to do is mention “Tripping Icarus”, Chris’s band, in five press conferences.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill
by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 27, 2011 10:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I can see it now...
McNabb: “Yeah, that was a great win for us. Those four TD’s I threw to Percy were pin point, and I am awesome.” I just was so focused from listening to “Tripping Icarus” before the game, they can really beat down".
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill
by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 27, 2011 10:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Waiting for the presser.......
keep one thing in mind, fellow DNers. NO ONE has yet said that McNabb will be the starter. I have not heard that, yet. As far as I know, this will be an open competition. Could be why McNabb was delaying a bit. Who knows? And if Thigpen was AHEAD of him on the shopping list, that might be further evidence of what the Vikings intentions are. Could be interesting real soon.
No way he doesn't start
I’m not saying I like it, I’m just saying it’ll happen.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill
by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 27, 2011 11:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice to see
the dividends being paid from the huge Favre mistake. McNabb? You have got to be kidding. The Favre fiasco setting the franchise back proves correct.
Thanks zygi. Build your own freakin stadium.
"Thanks zygi. Build your own freakin stadium"
?? First off, McNabb was our best option. Hasslebeck would have wanted too much, Bulger’s a never been. Secondly, Favre did not set the franchise back. He sorta got us to the NFCCG. And finally, I don’t completely understand your last sentence. If your implying that it’s Zygi’s fault that we don’t have a new stadium, your wrong. He’s done so much good for this franchise and has been very patient throughout the stadium issue. It would be the state’s fault if the Vikes left.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill
by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 28, 2011 12:32 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Favre Mistake?
Took us almost to a S.B. had every legit Viking fan creaming in pants,and left us breathless if that was a mistake ill take it every year and switch Q.B.s everytime.
Ill take it almost over never anytime,because that 1st year Favre,was worth it,and ill revisit that year till last game,and if you cant handle the rush get off the train.
What happens ,is gonna happen,we cant change that,it will be a season to rember or season forget,ur drinking the Purple or you aint.
Aint no in between,any of you didnt have a swagger after Favres first year is a liar and aint a fan,cause we all hoped after Saints game we be back.
Nows McNabbs chance at redemption,and may he call upon hell and unleash a furious vengance,just like our past Q.B. did,let us ride a Thunder Bolt to where ever,cause this season is wide open.
Get you brethren behind this train thats leaving with you or without,gnashing of teeth or wailing of woe,its Viking football time,and we need support our Team,losing season or winning,lest you forget Saints bag lunch days.
We dont need no bags we are Vike fans,if this year doesnt pan out we hope for next,but we always proclaim we are Vike fans regardless of Season,paper bags are for wimps.
Back your team or post no more,"It is what it is:
Well said sir
Not entirely sure what all you said, but well said anyway. I thought you were Elgar at first : )
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill
by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 28, 2011 2:33 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I
was never a fan of Brett Favre going to the Vikings, I always thought it should have been Donovan McNabb from the start. I can easily see the Bears falling to the bottom of the NFC North only because, as we Broncos fans know, Jay Cutler is such a little wuss. Oh goody, the NFC North could be the NFC’s best division and the Broncos get to play you guys…. anyway, we’ll see what happens, football’s back YESSSSSSS!
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by the new Bradfather on Jul 27, 2011 11:49 PM CDT reply actions
How Do I See A Downside To...
Tavaris Jackson leaving, and Donovan McNabb arriving? I can’t.
by Purple And Gold Forever on Jul 28, 2011 12:21 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Wait, WAIT... I got this
cracks knuckles He’s not Matt Hasslebeck, he’s yet another old washed up QB that we have aquired (though the last one wasn’t so bad), he sucks ass at short passes (which is what our system’s all about), he knows none of our playbook, which can’t be said for Webb and Ponder, and finally…. he’s not bringing Deangelo Hall with him. Done. Now I’ve got that behind me and I start loving him right..about..now.
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on - Winston Churchill
by Alittlemore_cowbell on Jul 28, 2011 2:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dont forget....
He was in a huffy cause we wanted him 2nd after we missed Thigpen…
**Rupert for ProBowl 2012!**
Ooooookay....
How does any of what you said make a case for Tavaris being here instead of McNabb? And I am not convinced that McNabb is “washed up”, past his prime…yes, but washed up? I’ve watched McNabb play and he does make his share of short passes, and at a better rate than Tavaris ever did. And guess what? McNabb will get the chance to learn the playbook like Ponder and Webb.
by Purple And Gold Forever on Jul 28, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
So Ponder knows the playbook backwards and forwards huh?
"Be polite to everyone you meet, but be prepared to kill anyone"-tc16cav
by otisnixon'sparty on Jul 29, 2011 3:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Will this....
Shut people up about the OMG dont start the 1st round draft pic LF said he wanted to start now?
Seriously, is about the only redeeming quality we may get is less arguing about who will start.
I assume we arent spending 7 million dollars for him to warm our bench too?
**Rupert for ProBowl 2012!**
Probably, but the Webb should be a receiver discussions will hit a new high...
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
Bah!
That I can deal with…only you will flame me for saying he should be a QB.
Theres a 3 stooges of guys that flamed me for disliking Ponder.
You I can deal with :P
**Rupert for ProBowl 2012!**
Um I want him to try his hand at receiver sister...
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
because I would rather play than sit the bench.
And I don’t see him getting past #2 on our depth chart for QB. He might also never get past #2 as a receiver, but we have some holes there he might be able to help fill…
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
Your first look
…or my sorry, poorly-Photoshopped excuse for a first look. Lol. And yes, I know the sleeve numbers are actually on the shoulders. I work with what I got. :)
Wow Kluwe's been working out!
And eating his Campbells chunky beef stew!
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
I think McNabb is a good pickup.
He’s a solid QB who might have a little left in the tank, and should have a lot to teach a rookie QB. As much as I’d like to see Ponder start this year, I think this could be better for his long-term development.
He was benched for Grossman.
Remember him? Good luck. It will be Peterson instead of McScabb for your success.
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