NFL Sunday Playoffs Thread

NFL Sunday Playoffs Thread Jan 15, 2018 18:30:34 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 18:30:34 GMT

Jan 15, 2018 17:35:49 GMT Rey Kahuka said:

Jan 15, 2018 16:59:38 GMT onethreetwo said:

You're correct. Vikings fans know Zimmer loves Teddy, and have largely been frustrated with the organization's refusal to commit to Keenum. We want him to be our guy. And I think the Vikings are reading the proverbial room. The problem is that the Vikings are treating this quarterback situation like it's a good thing. They'll have you believe, "having three good quarterbacks is a good problem to have." So they're not rushing to make a decision. Now I won't speak for the entire fandom, but that's not what I personally want to hear. We have not had a franchise quarterback in nearly 15 years. Pay the man. Show him some love. Because if we don't, someone else will. And gladly.

I think it's hard for people who don't live in Minnesota to understand just how good Keenum is. I think it's crystal clear for anyone who has seen all the Vikings games this year. The man is special. He is an incredibly accurate passer, and unflinching in the pocket. I look at him and see the playoffs for the next 5 years.

You act like Keenum is a rookie with no track record of mediocrity. Don't you think that's the reason the front office is hesitant? He's having a hell of a year, the whole team is. But I'm going to hold off on calling him 'special' for the time being.

Well, one aspect that most people haven't realized is that Keenum got *the second best* global quarterback rating (not merely the passing rating) in the entire NFL, this season. The article where I saw this, didn't mention the first one - Brady? Wentz?

So, sure, he had a previous track record of mediocrity but then, it's that thing that sometimes one needs the right system to thrive. It is hard to deny that he is thriving under the current Vikings system, so it does appear a bit crazy if they then go and get rid of him in favor of a QB who hasn't played in a meaningful game for two seasons and is coming out of devastating injury, who might never be the same player he was before the injury.

It's trading a proven quantity for a shot in the dark.

Will Bridgewater be good? We don't know. Is Keenum currently good? Yes.

If I were the front office, I'd make darn sure that Keenum stays. Then later if Bridgewater fully recovers and shows that *after his injury* he is better than Keenum, sure, things can be re-discussed. But for now, the Vikings would be crazy if they got rid of Keenum, after this spectacular year.