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Vikings | Week 10 Inactives Sun Nov 15, 12:01 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Albert Young, CB Antoine Winfield, LB Erin Henderson, WR Jaymar Johnson, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper, DL Letroy Guion, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 10.
| Our view: Bernard Berrian is active after being limited this week with a hamstring injury. |
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Vikings | Week 8 Inactives Sun Nov 1, 03:26 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Albert Young, CB Antoine Winfield, WR Darius Reynaud, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper, DL Letroy Guion, FB Naufahu Tahi, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 8.
| Our view: Bernard Berrian will be active for Minnesota today, giving Brett Favre a full complement of weapons against his former team. |
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Vikings | Week 7 Inactives Sun Oct 25, 12:00 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Albert Young, CB Antoine Winfield, WR Darius Reynaud, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper, DL Letroy Guion, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 7.
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Vikings | Week 6 Inactives Sun Oct 18, 12:02 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared RB Albert Young, CB Asher Allen, WR Darius Reynaud, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper, DL Letroy Guion, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 6.
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Vikings | Week 4 Inactives Mon Oct 5, 07:27 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Asher Allen, WR Darius Reynaud, LB Erin Henderson, SS Jamarca Sanford, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper, DL Letroy Guion, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 4.
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Vikings | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 27, 11:46 AM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Asher Allen, LB Erin Henderson, FS Husain Abdullah, WR Jaymar Johnson, DL Jayme Mitchell, DL Jimmy Kennedy, OL Kory Lichtensteiger, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 3.
| Our view: Percy Harvin is able to play today after making it through warmups without any setbacks due to the migraines he has reportedly suffered most of the week. He should be safe to use in lineups. |
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Vikings | Week 2 Inactives Sun Sep 20, 12:03 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Asher Allen, LB Erin Henderson, WR Greg Lewis, FS Husain Abdullah, WR Jaymar Johnson, DL Jimmy Kennedy, OL Kory Lichtensteiger, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 2.
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Vikings | Jackson was No. 2 QB Week 1 Thu Sep 17, 06:15 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson was listed as the No. 2 quarterback for the team's Week 1 game. It is not known if he will remain in that role or if QB Sage Rosenfels will be the backup on occasion.
| Our view: Brad Childress commented last week that this situation could change back and forth during the season. Not only will their performance in practice dictate who is the backup, but Childress will also factor in the matchup. |
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Vikings | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 13, 12:05 PM
The Minnesota Vikings have declared CB Asher Allen, LB Erin Henderson, DL Fred Evans, WR Greg Lewis, SS Jamarca Sanford, WR Jaymar Johnson, OL Kory Lichtensteiger, QB Sage Rosenfels inactive for Week 1.
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Vikings | Rosenfels to serve as No. 3 in Week 1 Sun Sep 13, 12:05 PM
NFL Network reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels will serve as the third quarterback in Week 1.
| Our view: Tarvaris Jackson gets the nod as the #2. |
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Vikings | Jackson to back up Favre Sat Sep 12, 03:07 PM
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Tarvaris Jackson is expected to backup starting quarterback Brett Favre in the season opener in Cleveland, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
| Our view: Sage Rosenfels was the big free agent addition, but apparently he couldn't outperform Jackson in practice this week. Head coach Brad Childress stated this backup situation could change from week to week. It should only matter if (when?) Brett Favre sits out with an injury. |
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Vikings | Childress will not name No. 2 QB until Sunday Wed Sep 9, 02:12 PM
CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he will not name the team's No. 2 quarterback until Sunday, Sept. 13. Childress said he wants to see how QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels participate in practice before making a decision.
Link to storySage Rosenfels player page
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Vikings | Childress to name backup quarterback on Sunday Mon Sep 7, 07:55 PM
Judd Zulgad, from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Brad Childress said he will declare his second and third QBs on Sunday.
| Our view: Sage Rosenfels has the big free agent contract, and his skill set is similar to that of starter Brett Favre, so our money's on Captain Turnover to win the #2 job. Tarvaris Jackson looked good in the preseason, but seems to be the odd man out ever since Favre-apalooza came to town. |
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Vikings | Favre does not appear to have much support in locker room Wed Aug 26, 05:39 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre appears to have little support from teammates at this point, according to a league source. Favre has created a division within the locker room. Some players believe QB Tarvaris Jackson gives the team the best chance to win while others believe QB Sage Rosenfels gives them the best chance to win, according to sources.
| Our view: There's nothing that will de-rail a season faster than a divided lockerroom. Some feel that Brad Childress put honesty and integrity on the back burner in order to sign the old gunslinger Brett Favre. If the Vikings start the season out hot, we won't hear much about this. However, if Favre starts playing like he did at the end of last year, we could hear the rumblings from the lockerroom get louder than ever. |
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Vikings | To showcase a quarterback for trade? Tue Aug 25, 01:25 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings could attempt to showcase QBs Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels in the team's next preseason game. The Vikings could use Jackson's strong performance in the team's last preseason game as a bargaining chip in an attempt to receive compensation for him. Whether the team decides to trade a quarterback could depend on how they feel QB John David Booty is progressing.
| Our view: Even with Jackson's strong performance, the most the Vikings would receive for him is likely a fourth-round pick. The team just traded for Sage Rosenfels and he plays a lot like Brett Favre (gunslinger, takes chances), so it would make sense if they kept him around as the primary backup. Teams that could be interested in Jackson include the Rams, and the Jaguars. |
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Vikings | Childress expects injured players to return next preseason game Sat Aug 22, 09:38 AM
CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he expects DL Jared Allen (ankle), DL Pat Williams (undisclosed), QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle), WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and TE Jim Kleinsasser (hand) to all return for the team's next preseason game Aug. 31.
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Vikings | Rosenfels will likely sit out Friday Fri Aug 21, 09:16 AM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) will likely sit out the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 21.
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Vikings | Rosenfels unsure if he'll play Friday Thu Aug 20, 12:05 AM
Updating a previous item, Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) said his ankle feels better, but he is not sure if he will be able to play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 21. He said he is able to do some light running and cutting, but that he can't go full speed yet.
Link to storySage Rosenfels player page
Vikings | Rosenfels misses practice Wednesday Wed Aug 19, 03:25 PM
CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 19. He said he does not know if he will be able to play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 21.
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Vikings | Rosenfels misses practice Tuesday Tue Aug 18, 11:49 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) missed the team's practice Tuesday, Aug. 18.
| Our view: Rosenfels hasn't practiced since the preseason opener. The Vikings added a QB in the meantime, and we think he's there to do more than take his practice reps. |
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Vikings | Rosenfels not shocked about Favre addition Tue Aug 18, 05:58 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels said he was not shocked about the signing of QB Brett Favre but was hoping it would not happen. 'It's something that wasn't a total shock. Obviously this has been three months in the ongoing sort of thing. So for me personally this wasn't what I was hoping for. I tried to get traded here and got traded here,' Rosenfels said. Rosenfels said his work ethic will not change.
Link to storySage Rosenfels player page
Vikings | Rosenfels misses practice Monday Mon Aug 17, 05:14 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 17.
Link to storySage Rosenfels player page
Vikings | Rosenfels sits out Sunday Sun Aug 16, 03:58 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) sat out the team's practice Sunday, Aug. 16. Head coach Brad Childress said Rosenfels spent the practice time "running in the pool."
Link to storySage Rosenfels player page
Vikings | Rosenfels played with tweaked ankle Friday Sat Aug 15, 08:30 PM
Rick Alonzo, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels (ankle) suffered a tweaked ankle during the team's preseason game but was able to play with the injury. He said he is fine, and the injury is not a big deal.
| Our view: Rosenfels is known as a gamer, so it's not surprising that he'd play through this injury. |
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Vikings | T. Jackson says he must improve Sat Aug 15, 08:42 AM
CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson acknowledged that he must get better if he expects to win the team's starting quarterback competition with QB Sage Rosenfels. 'I will let the coach judge that, but honestly to me, personally, I have a lot better to get,' Jackson said of the competition.
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Vikings | Rosenfels efficient in first preseason action Fri Aug 14, 09:06 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels started the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 14, against the Indianapolis Colts. He threw for 91 yards, while hitting 10 of 13 passing attempts. He did not score any touchdowns or throw any interceptions during the game.
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Vikings | Rosenfels to start Friday Fri Aug 14, 11:29 AM
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said QB Sage Rosenfels will start the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 14.
| Our view: We wouldn't read too much into this. It took a long time for Childress to decide even though Tarvaris Jackson missed multiple practices with a knee injury. |
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Vikings | Still not decision on starter for Friday Wed Aug 12, 03:20 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress still has not decided if QB Tarvaris Jackson or QB Sage Rosenfels will start in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 14.
| Our view: That's not a great sign for Rosenfels. Considering how much extra time he has had with the ones so far, he should have been the easy choice. |
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Vikings | T. Jackson, Rosenfels continue to split reps Wed Aug 12, 11:27 AM
CBSSports.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels split the first-team reps during 11-on-11 drills in practice Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Vikings | Rosenfels and Jackson listed as co-starters Tue Aug 11, 10:46 PM
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that on the Vikings initial depth chart under quarterback it says Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels.
| Our view: C'mon Brad Childress, take a stand! If the season started today Rosenfels would most likely be the starter because of Jackson's training camp injury. We just wish the head coach would show a little more clarity. At least it didn't list Brett Favre as the starter. |
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Vikings | Rosenfels hasn't absorbed the offense Tue Aug 11, 08:36 PM
John Czarnecki, from Fox Sports, writes the whole pursuit (of Brett Favre) has damaged Childress in the locker room, but the coach also knows that Sage Rosenfels hasn't absorbed his offense while Tarvaris Jackson remains injury-prone.
| Our view: Sage Rosenfels is a gunslinger that doesn't always follow the script. He will make some plays with his arm, but there will also be several throws that are forced into coverage and intercepted. That's why we've given him the nickname Captain Turnover. Fantasy owners who play in leagues that deduct points for interceptions had better take note of Rosenfels reckless nature. |
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Vikings | Rosenfels favorite to land starting job? Sat Aug 8, 10:54 AM
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports it is going to be difficult for Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee), with a gimpy knee, to win the team's starting quarterback competition with QB Sage Rosenfels, even if Jackson entered camp as the favorite to win the job.
| Our view: This story should continue through training camp, but it's going to take an epic collapse during the preseason for Rosenfels to lose this job. |
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Vikings | Jackson, Rosenfels share reps Friday morning Fri Aug 7, 01:56 PM
Updating a previous report, Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee) and QB Sage Rosenfels shared reps with the first-team offense during morning practice Friday, Aug. 7.
| Our view: The QB competition is back on. We're pleased because we never like to see these contests decided by injury. |
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Vikings | Jackson, Rosenfels split reps during morning practice Thu Aug 6, 03:13 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee) and QB Sage Rosenfels split reps with first-team offense during morning practice Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Vikings | Rosenfels a sure bet to start? Mon Aug 3, 08:29 PM
Peter King, from SI.com, thinks Sage Rosenfels was the Minnesota starter before Tarvaris Jackson went down with a strained knee at practice the other day, and he's still going to be the starter now, obviously. And King wouldn't be surprised if John David Booty beat out Jackson for the backup job.
| Our view: If J.D. Booty can beat out Jackson for the backup job to Rosenfels, could the team be inclined to cut Jackson? The team traded for Rosenfels in the offseason, and the veteran has plenty of experience running an offense. Rosenfels is a fierce competitor that likes to take chances, and that's why we've given him the nickname "Captain Turnover." He'll be a fantasy backup in most leagues, but avoid him - especially if your league awards negative points for turnovers. |
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Vikings | Not planning to bring in another QB Sun Aug 2, 09:14 PM
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said he is not planning to bring in another quarterback to help QB Sage Rosenfels and QB John David Booty with practice snaps. Childress said, "I see those guys improving as we go. These guys fight for reps and they are getting several now. Neither one of them is going to turn to me and say, 'Hey can you bring in someone else to take these?"
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Vikings | Rosenfels to take all first-string snaps Sat Aug 1, 03:28 PM
Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels will take all of the first-string reps at quarterback while QB Tarvaris Jackson (knee) is out of action.
| Our view: We can put to rest any idea of John David Booty challenging Rosenfels on the depth chart. |
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Vikings | Jackson injured in practice Sat Aug 1, 12:13 PM
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports that Minnesota QB suffered an apparent leg injury after tripping over DL LeTroy Guion. Seifert reports that Jackson "crumbled to the field in pain as trainers rushed to his side. After a few minutes, he was able to get up and walk off under his own power."
| Our view: He limped into the trainers tent. We're waiting for more details, but this could obviously go a big way towards deciding the Vikings QB battle. We still haven't heard much about John David Booty, who was rumored to be ahead of Rosenfels in OTAs. |
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Vikings | Slight edge to Jackson in quarterback race Sat Aug 1, 10:22 AM
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson appears to have entered training camp a bit ahead of QB Sage Rosenfels in the team's quarterback competition. Rosenfels appears to be still catching up to the team's scheme since being acquired in an offseason trade.
| Our view: Jackson has superior arm strength and athleticism to Rosenfels, so he could maintain that lead going into the preseason game, but those games are where this battle will be decided. Everyone has been penciling Rosenfels in (at least until that QB strung the Vikings along for a bit), but by all accounts Jackson will have every chance to win this job. |
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Vikings | T. Jackson appears more comfortable in practice Friday Fri Jul 31, 09:47 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson appeared more comfortable and in control running the offense Friday, July 31, than QB Sage Rosenfels.
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Vikings | Jackson, Rosenfels split reps at morning practice Fri Jul 31, 01:28 PM
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels split reps with the first-team offense during morning practice Friday, July 31.
| Our view: According to most reports, Jackson looked better. |
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Vikings | Rosenfels moving on Wed Jul 29, 09:57 AM
ESPN.com reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels said he has no hard feelings towards the team for attempting to lure free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets). As far as Rosenfels is concerned, he is owed no explanations. 'I don't think it's necessary because I understand the situation,' Rosenfels said, according to the Pioneer Press. 'I've been around the league long enough ... I feel no animosity toward players or coaches.'
| Our view: Rosenfels has been around the league a long time, so of course he's going to react this way. We'll see if Rosenfels will do his best Favre impression this year and throw a bunch of ill advised passes. |
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Vikings | Jackson and Rosenfels to compete for starting job Wed Jul 29, 03:00 AM
Judd Zulgad, of The Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QBs Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels will compete for the team's starting quarterback job when training camp opens now that QB Brett Favre has informed the team he is remaining retired.
| Our view: Interesting that John David Booty wasn't mentioned after SI's Ross Tucker reported that his radio co-host Jim Miller heard that Booty was ahead of Rosenfels coming out of OTAs. |
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Vikings | Allen glad Favre has made decision Tue Jul 28, 05:25 PM
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen said he is glad that free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) has decided about his future. Allen said he has always believed that QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels can lead the team to victory. 'You know what, we were never really sure he was coming anyway, so we've always backed up [QB Tarvaris Jackson] and [QB Sage Rosenfels]. We feel we can win with the guys we have here. I'm glad it's over,' Allen said.
| Our view: We're glad he finally made a decision too, but fear that he could change his mind the next time he gets "the itch." |
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Vikings | Booty ahead of Rosenfels? Thu Jul 23, 04:47 PM
Ross Tucker, of Sports Illustrated, reports on his Twitter feed that his co-host Jim Miller "just said that his sources with the Vikings tell him that J.D. Booty is beating out Sage Rosenfels coming out of OTAs."
| Our view: If the latest chapter in the Favre saga hasn't scared you away from drafting Rosenfels, this should do the trick. |
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Vikings | Childress not concerned with how Favre would impact quarterbacks Wed Jun 10, 11:20 AM
Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress did not express concern during a local radio interview with how the potential addition of free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets) would impact current QBs Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson.
| Our view: 'I'm not worried about that. I talked with Sage and Tarvaris. They are competitors. Do they like any of the conversation? Absolutely not. But they know this,' Childress said. 'I'm charged with adding and subtracting players from this team to make us better. Every day when I walk in this office there's not a day that I don't try to look and see if we can get better at some position. And if this is going to make us better down the road and it's got a chance to happen I'm going to take care of the Minnesota Vikings.' |
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Vikings | Quarterback competition heating up Mon Jun 1, 02:08 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Star Tribune, reports the competition between Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels for the team's starting quarterback job heated up during the team's recent minicamp as both quarterbacks had bright moments.
| Our view: Both Jackson and Rosenfels seemed to get equal reps with the first team. Each one of these QBs brings something different to the table. Jackson is athletic, and can make good things happen with his feet when the play breaks down. Rosenfels likes to challenge the edges of the defense, is not afraid to throw into coverage, and is a tough competitor. If the Vikings sign Brett Favre then Jackson and Rosenfels will be battling for the backup job. |
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Vikings | Jackson, Rosenfels split snaps Friday Fri May 29, 06:21 PM
Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and QB Sage Rosenfels split reps at quarterback during practice Friday, May 29.
| Our view: Jackson and Rosenfels will battle for the starting job all the way through training camp - if Brett Favre doesn't sign with the Vikings. Favre will set atop the depth chart if he again comes out of retirement, this time for the Vikings. Jackson has experience running this offense, but the Vikings aren't sold on him as their starter and that's why they signed Sage Rosenfels who played fearlessly (and sometimes carelessly) for the Houston Texans in 2008. |
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Vikings | Jackson says QB competition even Fri May 29, 04:03 PM
Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, report Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson said he does not believe he has any advantage over QB Sage Rosenfels in the quarterback competition even though he finished last season as the starter. 'I don't think they're going to show me any favoritism just because I ended the year as a starter. I just think it's 50-50 and we're going to fight for it as hard as we can,' Jackson said.
| Our view: Jackson said he's focused on consistency and eliminating the "big mistake", something that has plagued Rosenfels throughout his career. Even if Rosenfels wins the job, he's likely to implode and force Brad Childress to go back to Jackson at some point. |
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Vikings | Rosenfels quiet on Favre speculation Mon May 18, 10:36 AM
Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels broke his silence on the team's interest in free-agent QB Brett Favre (Jets). However, Rosenfels did not have much to say regarding the matter. 'It doesn't make any sense to comment on something that hasn't happened,' Rosenfels told the Des Moines Register.
| Our view: Rosenfels has been around the block a time or two. It's wise for the veteran to hold his tongue on this matter until something actually happens. We wonder who would be a bigger turnover machine lining up behind center. |
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