CriminalMind Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I see no reason to believe that Teddy is the inevitable starter this year. No one is saying it, but I think this is Case's team until there are multiple games in a row the VIkings lose due to Case's play. We might not see Teddy play this year, and if that's the Case (pun intended), Case has played well enough to a) win the games, b) likely earned a playoff bye c) need 1 playoff road win (at worst) ... to take the chip this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, CriminalMind said: I see no reason to believe that Teddy is the inevitable starter this year. No one is saying it, but I think this is Case's team until there are multiple games in a row the VIkings lose due to Case's play. We might not see Teddy play this year, and if that's the Case (pun intended), Case has played well enough to a) win the games, b) likely earned a playoff bye c) need 1 playoff road win (at worst) ... to take the chip this year. I think it's Case's job to lose, but I also think the leash is much shorter than that. Zimmer wants to start Teddy, all he needs is a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Gus Frerotte: “We all know that Case Keenum isn’t going to be the guy that’s going to be there for a long, long time, Case knows that, Teddy knows that. You have to go with the hand that’s hot, you have to get people involved and a support system is what Case needs right now. If he can go win a lot of games for you, then why not have him do that?” http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/11/former-vikings-qb-gus-frerotte-case-keenums-shoes-lot-fun-along-way/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Forget benching Keenum this year, the real question is if Keenum should be the projected starter for next year. If I had to choose between giving either Keenum or Teddy $10M+/year to keep them as a starter, I'd choose Chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Case Keenum is playing the QB position better than the Vikings have had anyone play QB since '09. It is too bad that he isn't a great thrower. Of course, given a choice between a great thrower and a good QB, I take a good QB every time. Bridgewater and Bradford can both throw better than Keenum, but neither of them have ever played QB for half a season as well as Keenum has played this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: Forget benching Keenum this year, the real question is if Keenum should be the projected starter for next year. If I had to choose between giving either Keenum or Teddy $10M+/year to keep them as a starter, I'd choose Chase. We better be drafting a QB in the 1st or 2nd round if we pick Keenum as a starter and let Teddy Walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticNorseman Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 There have been few times where a mid-round back up supplants a high rd QB and never gives up the job. If Keenum were to win the SB, what do the Vikes do then? Between the play calling, O-line protection and his execution, he could be this Yeats Trent Dilfer or Brad Jonhson. Would he, could he be a Tom Brady or Drew Brees? I really don't know what they should, other than keep getting Teddy practice reps, and keep Bradford rehabbing. Say Keenum gets hurt? And Teddy finishes the season strong, leading the team to the NFC championship game where he gets hurt. Would you not want Bradford as a healthy back up then? Would you carry those 3 on the roster if the Vikes are in the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milanb Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 47 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: Forget benching Keenum this year, the real question is if Keenum should be the projected starter for next year. If I had to choose between giving either Keenum or Teddy $10M+/year to keep them as a starter, I'd choose Chase. I don't know if Keenum is a long term solution at QB, but I really like his intangibles. He plays the position with a lot of heart and desire, and the team seems to rally around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Shurmur called a good game to protect Keenum and the offense from themselves. That's a tough defense. Keenum still looks like a great backup and if we're going to re-sign him and let Teddy walk (please please no!) Then QB is by far the biggest need for us in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wundy Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Watching the game today, I can't help but think Case, while playing well, is a product of the system. To his credit, he's taking advantage of the situations but his inaccuracy becomes more and more evident each game. While not missing by much, the ball placement is killing potential yac. I can't help but wonder if Teddy could take the offense to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozizaki Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I think this is the time to make the change to Teddy. I don't think the staff will, but I think that this is the best time. Case has done a phenomenal job this season, and deserves any and every accolade this team is going to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Heimdallr said: Forget benching Keenum this year, the real question is if Keenum should be the projected starter for next year. If I had to choose between giving either Keenum or Teddy $10M+/year to keep them as a starter, I'd choose Chase. I’m not ready to go there yet, Case does have a history and it doesn’t suggest that he’s a long term starter. That being said, if Case takes the Vikings on a deep playoff run it would be hard to let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Heimdallr said: Forget benching Keenum this year, the real question is if Keenum should be the projected starter for next year. If I had to choose between giving either Keenum or Teddy $10M+/year to keep them as a starter, I'd choose Chase. I would as well. Is there a deadline for extensions, cause I'm hoping we can extend him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, gopherwrestler said: We better be drafting a QB in the 1st or 2nd round if we pick Keenum as a starter and let Teddy Walk. I've been thinking this might be the outcome. And collect compensatory picks for both Teddy and Bradford for 1 year contracts they might eventually sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 36 minutes ago, ArcticNorseman said: There have been few times where a mid-round back up supplants a high rd QB and never gives up the job. If Keenum were to win the SB, what do the Vikes do then? Between the play calling, O-line protection and his execution, he could be this Yeats Trent Dilfer or Brad Jonhson. Would he, could he be a Tom Brady or Drew Brees? I really don't know what they should, other than keep getting Teddy practice reps, and keep Bradford rehabbing. Say Keenum gets hurt? And Teddy finishes the season strong, leading the team to the NFC championship game where he gets hurt. Would you not want Bradford as a healthy back up then? Would you carry those 3 on the roster if the Vikes are in the playoffs? If Bradford is "ready to go" for NFC championship time, I would definitely have him on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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