skywindO2 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Don't love it but can live with it at the cost. It's definitely a huge opportunity for Dobbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb_K Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Worm Guts said: Well, definitely not now. The Lions would not have traded Teddy to The Vikings to help their only rival for their division's championship for anything less than a 1st-Rounder or Danielle (EG it wouldn't have happened). A 6th for Dobbs and a 7th is no problem for me, given that Dobbs is a good insurance policy in case Hall needs more time to become adequate in picking up the system and moving the offence enough to score a decent amount enough to win games against the middling-level teams we'll be playing, and keep us in the games against The Lions. Edited October 31, 2023 by Robb_K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticNorseman Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I think Dobbs is an OK move. He's experienced enough due to years in the league. Upside is maybe Geno Smith with this WR corps and OLine. Downside is? He may not make the ractive roster? I'm still in favor of letting Hall run the show, unless Mullens is really healthy and takes command. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Pretty lack luster move, but it is ok, he is better than Mullens I feel no question. But honestly I want to see what Hall can do, especially if they start losing. If they can compete and win Dobbs should be in. Solid move, did not give up a high pick either... It is Dobbs best season of his career currently, will be interesting how he does here but sure he will pick it up and he is obviously one of the smartest QBs in the NFL majoring in aerospace engineering in college! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Dobbs majored in aerospace engineering during his time at the University of Tennessee. The university presented him with the 2017 Torchbearer Award, the highest honor for an undergraduate student, which recognizes accomplishments in the community and academics. Dobbs was heralded as possessing a perfect 4.0 grade point average and being named to the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Dobbs ok, so he's a smartie, that's obvious. is his football IQ up there too, does he process on field info quickly? i'd say he's an addition to the QB room whether he plays or not, and that could be a large asset noticed by KOC. good move, he can only help. by how much is yet to be seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 This move feels like a clue as to Mullens’ health, more than as a potential starter. It’s Hall’s job to lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakish Mind Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I am OK with this move. Not excited, but OK. It's an obvious downgrade from Cousins, but an obvious upgrade for what we had behind Cousins. With Dobbs background and his intelligence level. I could see him starting this week against Atlanta. He's done it before. Arizona was not a perfect opportunity for Dobbs as he had absolutely nothing around him to work with, yet he managed. He just got handed the keys to a Ferrari. Let's see what he can do with it. My prediction this week is Hall starts the game, struggles, gets pulled to start the 2nd half and Dobbs brings us home the W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 QB's selected in 2017 Draft: 2 Mitch Trubinsky (CHI) 10 Patrick Mahomes (KC) 12 Deshaun Watson (HOU) 52 DeShone Kizer (CLE) 87 Davis Webb (NYG) 104 CJ Beathard (SF) 135 Joshua Dobbs (PITT) 171 Nathan Peterman (BUFF) 215 Brad Kaaya (DET) 253 Chad Kelley (DEN) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 23 minutes ago, Freakish Mind said: I am OK with this move. Not excited, but OK. It's an obvious downgrade from Cousins, but an obvious upgrade for what we had behind Cousins. With Dobbs background and his intelligence level. I could see him starting this week against Atlanta. He's done it before. Arizona was not a perfect opportunity for Dobbs as he had absolutely nothing around him to work with, yet he managed. He just got handed the keys to a Ferrari. Let's see what he can do with it. My prediction this week is Hall starts the game, struggles, gets pulled to start the 2nd half and Dobbs brings us home the W. You think Dobbs is going to be able to run the plays with, checks calendar, 4 days of prep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrplChilPill Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 19th in ESPN's QBR....which, with a better team, maybe into around 15 or so? So, not great, not good, but not awful..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 so in a week we'll have Hall, Dobbs, Mullens, and Manion. Manion gets the boot, no doubt, and then someone goes on the practice squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshpit23 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, vike daddy said: so in a week we'll have Hall, Dobbs, Mullens, and Manion. Manion gets the boot, no doubt, and then someone goes on the practice squad? Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshpit23 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I’m excited for this move. I wanna see Jaren do his thing and I will get that chance this Sunday. I’m also looking forward to seeing what KOC schemes for a mobile QB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I accidentally posted on the other thread. In any case, I was very upset after hearing about the Dobbs trade but this thread has made me feel a little better. That said, I AM Very concerned that this 'competing for a starting job' and 'place holder' situation will deter Jefferson from extending with the Vikes. Is there reason to be concerned that Jefferson might want to see other options w/o a bonafide starting QB? Honest question, I need opinions from real Vikes fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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