Word is out. We have swithced picks with Cleveland and added a 3rd round pick. What worries me is whether Kahlil will fall to us at 5? I don't want Mo. Those ahead of us may opt for for Mo and still leave us with Kahlil. If so I would applaud this trade. I will not like it if we can still get Kahllil. Hopefully this was a smokecreen knowing we will still get the OT we need. UPDATE-we aquired a 4th 5th and 7th. would have rather had that 3rd and a 5th. As long as we get Kahlil we have hit the jackpot. Seem (Ny error) we have the 4th pick so we robbed the bank!

Didn't catch the name but it is on StarTrib page. Seems to be another hole filler and hopeful surprize forthe future. I am sorry I forgot the name but he had like 6 picks one year and is only 26. Apparently fell to the backup last year. I am sure someone can update this player here or look it up. Sorry for the poor reporting but, it is some news. Hopefully this guy can turn out to be something and help This is getting to be the NFL's edition of the Bad News Bears..

OK. We have dump 8 starters. We need to construct an O-line and seconday. At the same time we have no legit deep threat for our young QB of the future. So we spend around 25 million for John Carlson. I like John and with the loss of Jimmy K to retirement and not resigning Shanks, Carlson gives us a recipe for a two TE set which makes the short passing game doable for Ponder and build his confidence. Harvin gives us the excellent ingrediant to this rescipe shortpass (and mid range ability). I doubt unless we sign Shwartz and draft Kahlil we even have a chance at Ponder building his long game nor even have the threat. Tho, he has occasional luck with Jenkins we needed someone that could keep the oppositions secondary a little worried and spread them out. Of course these are not prime time guys. One is aging and the other inconsistant. But the price tag for these two would have been the same, or less, than Carlsons. So along with Carlson and hopefully Shwartz. We would have made it possible to draft Kahlil, corners or a big guard. What I had in mind ( or something similar) in this FA, save some cash idea. was inking Brandon Lloyd and Manningham (examples). Both signed moderatly low contracts at about the same price and low guarantees. Roughly 3 years at 12 million each. Unless we scraped the Kahlil plan for a WR we were not going to get a WR that could help right away in this draft. That would mean aquiring another 1st round pick and going with Reiff or Martin. Which is astretch of a trade hope. Lloyd is 30 yrs old but, always reliable, seldom injured, with good hands and speed to boot. While Manningham is considered inconsistant. He often palyed along side another WR who was his equal or better. So I never saw it as inconsistant as much as it was the Giants had multiple targets (which is something we need). When Manningham was the go-to guy in a game, he could turn in some block buster performances. This is now water under the bridge. What I am gettting at is that I see no logic in this so-called "Ricky Plan".ity We had way too many needs to fill that demanded some free agent activity. We were told to be patient and then sat by and watched market unfoldand the run ob WR's go by without inviting even one in. Except we will proboly spend the same amount signing Tedd Ginn to give Percy a breather on special teams and hope he can eventually learn to catch like a NFL WR after five years in the league. Is it me? But, as I look at what we could have tried to do or something like it. NOTHING of significance happened. All the time we are told to be patient -"we have a plan". Well, so far I think that plan has unraveled or just totally stinks. I am beginning to go with - totally stinks which leads me to worry about what might come of the 3rd round pick. Are we going to passon Kahlil for a guy we could have traded back for and aquired more picks? I am beginning to really worry about what the draft plan is when they won't buy pieces that would help at bargain rates. If we pass on Kahlil without aquiring a boatload of picks, I will then know we have gone to the dogs.

I know this is not football related but I just got an awesome deal on 2 seats for the exhibition game in Milwaukee for Wed night. If any of you guys (or a pretty girl) lives, visiting or on business in the area that night and would like to join me the ticket is a freebie for any DN fan. Sorry they are not Vikings tickets but being new in the area and still not in Minnesota as of yet I am excited to cheer for a home team, I would be honored to have one of you friends join me. The tickets are pretty good. Lower level in the corner about midway up. If interested write vgerkovich@yahoo.com Or - if you know someone who lives around here who might be interested they can wirte also. Don't mind going alone but I have the 2 seats at one price so I hate to waste it. First come -first serve.

I got 2 lower level corner seats. I just moved here and disabled but a lot of my friends can't even walk. I can enough to get to the seat. If in town, visitng or on business and would like to join me I have an extra seat. Free to any fan interested Write to vgerkocich@yahoo.com I enjoyed what I saw the other night and excited to se them play. Be fun to offer to a good fan and have a cheering partner.Prefer a nice looking lady -just kidding. I enjoy meeting new people so if a lonely wolves fan in the area on Wed be nice to have you along

First of all, thanks to the many who supported and wished me well in the Palm Beach Marathon. I was a Half Marathon competitor and came away with the win with my personal best time of 1 hour and 3 minutes. many of the "Big Time" disabled riders said i would have easily finished anywhere from 7th to no later than 10th in the marathon. I am awaiting afull heart scan of a previously stinted artery B4 doing that :-) In the meantime I am steeing my goal for winning the half marathon trifecta as I will retrun for the Miami and Lauderdale races in late jan and Feb. I will also add one more race prior to my return. So in order to cover the outrageous gas fees to get there, I will have a couple jersey's to auction of in the next couple weeks. This weeks bid is for a Purple #7 Ponder. This is a very nice stitched jersey and is an ex large. (only size I have) Even if it is not your size it would make a great gift. Your bid includes the shipping fee. The winning bidder will be billed via Pay Pal. This is brand new andinthe package. Please only serious bidders.Place your bid in the comment section.Will be happy to send pictures of the event upon request. The auction will close on Friday night at 10:00 PM Central time. Bidding starts at 20.00 Again, thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. God has been good and I can't wait to compete in Minnesota this summer.

A Wisconsin teacher asks her class if Green Bay is their favorite team. Everyone says yes, except for Little Jimmy. "What's your favorite football team Jimmy?" Jimmy says, " Vikings!". The teacher asks, "Well, why is that?" Jimmy says, "Well, my dad is a Vikings fan, my mom is a Vikings fan, I guess that makes me a Vikings fan." The angry teacher says, "If your dad was a moron and your mom was an idiot, what would that make you?" "Well, that would make me a Green Bay Packers fan."

This has got to win the award for biggest bonehead uniform choices I have ever seen ! Id you have not seen this I cannot believe anyone would knock the old Ducks or Bucs colors and think this is a football uniform. Yet no announcer has said a thing! It looks like the team isauditioning for "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' Not trying to be distrespectful but I am watching some of these guys on shots looking like they want to hold their hands up and say "Can you please get me the H out of this rediculous thing". What do you guys think? I think it is cause to make them Bowl ineligible. It is that bad. I would have to imagine what the Miami players are smacking to the mayland guys tonite If you see this post you might want to check it out. If the gophers ever did this I would totally disown them. The Univ of Mayland should be ashamed they put their players in this Picasso style of jersey. Your thoughts guys.

Sorry to report that this great player has passed. He was a Giant for community programs in the Tampa area long after his playing days Many of us old timers remember the days Tampa played in our division. Lee Roy always gave 100 per cent even when the team was in a catagory with the Lions. He never griped or demanded a trade. He acted as a professional by sticking it through the tough times of a franchise and over time success came. I hope when the Bics come to the Dome that we all stand in a moment of silence for this honorable foe. Sad loss for all fans. Great player and even greater human being.

Here is something special I really want to do and I am sure Chris and many of our vets will understand.

As many of you know I have been getting involved in wheelchair/handcycle racing for disabled. Many of the events I participate in cost but, the proceeds are always for good causes. Iwill be riding my 1st half marathon in Appalachacola, Florida. the race benefits many of the local charities with the main charity The Wounded Vets Foundation. That is what makes this 1st big challenge special. Fees conbined with travel can be a strain on the budget -So here is the deal.

I AM AUTIONING OFF A BRAND NEW MCNABB PURPLE VIKINGS JERSEY ! All funds for this will go to the race fees and any extra to another race for vets.

The jersey is a men's large. I had bought it to keep but this came up and is far more important to me right now. This jersey is fully stitched and never worn.

Bidding will start at 5.00. You may post your bid on the comment list. Please only bid if you are serious. You may put your max bid in at any point. So check to see who has made the last comment to see where bidding is. The auction will end this coming Sat night 9 pm ET. I will then see who made the last bid and post my e-mail for you to send the $ to. Good luck!

I would be happy to accept donations afterward and give you the name of my backing organization fro verification.

SO START THE BIDDING FRIENDS. This is a very nice deep purple jersey you will be proud to wear to your parties, pub or to the game.

Again, please only bidif you are serious. Wounded vets is a great thing and I have met many a brave vet who participates with me thanks to fund raising races like these.

Your Friend

Citrus

Please post any known and reliable site that doesn't demand a pre-registration or any of that crap.

I know one of you guys will come through. Help us out of Staters get to see our Vikings tonite.

BLa blah baja blah and and bunch of other blahs to fill in words PLEASE HELP!

Skol vikings , AD all day, JD sack and rope em, harvin do your magic -enough words now?

Are you kidding me? Three more words! there's 3 plus

We will at best need a solid guy with pro experience to be a backup OT. Sam Lightbody fits the bill. Won't hit the salary cap as he would get league minimum. A higher guarentee as he is giving up his UFL job if he is cut. But that can be cheap too. This is a no-brainer. An experience, huge OT who is an athletic OT who can pass block. Your options. a rookie with no experience or a 29 year okd guy who is stronger, as hungry as a rookie, no injuries and the pedigree of playing at a higher level.

Many of you know I am friends with Sam (my honorary nephew thru a tight friendship) but I am not being biased. Spoke with him. Is he NFL ready or capable? Appatently the Ravens have told him to stay in tip top shape while they sort thru FA so he is a viable option to one tam for sure. Some contacts on availability from 2 teams and an informal visit to SD. No tryout but his agent having contacts and bringing him in for a visit. Now I should have told him this in our chat but why would his agent go out of the way and host an informal visit? To get Philip Rivers autograph?

The guy has family roots in Minnesota and would have played there had the coaches felt obligated to overlook an All Southern Calif O lineman and sign a 3 rd team Minnesota boy who never cut it. Sam goes on to play for one of the toughest pairs of tackles the pac 10 had on one team. Proboly the vest pair in WSU history. Story goes that he was only 2nd team as too many from one school on the 1st team is frowned on. But many thought he was the best. I remeber one of the most athletic plays I have ever seen a college OT make. They bluffed the corner into holding with the WR at the LOS. A few plays later Sam pulls from his takle spot and while the CB os waiting for the WR to block or go he is layed out by the "Light One" and literally hit onto the sideline. Result. Totally uncovered WR for a TD, The replay was done about 4 times showing the corner totally senseless. Announcers, Kids, This is how to pull and move, then hit a man clean..

Sam was a victim of Grudens promises never kept to players. He was the last to be cut in year one and guaranteed reserve year  2 til Gavin Joseph went down and Gruden cuts him and other guys after they had started their living arrangements.

So is this guy capable. Absolutely! Can he start? I think he might just beat out Johnson or relieve Loadbutt when he can't move a guy outside in pass pro. If not ya got a guy who has been broke in against pro-level coaches and players. NFL players ? No but, many of the guys he played against and for were pros and many became pros. Including one of our DE signees.

Money needs to be saved for AD and Chad. We got a OT but will need a good backup sheap. Here is the answer. Nor an untested rookie. So why not try him out?

Come on Vikings. This is a smart move.

Haynesworth and Stinko? What next TO,  and Moss? Jeeze they are turning into the old Portland Jailblazers. Well, probobly too hard on Chad but his catches have been dwindling badly.

Anyone in favor of the Vikings chasing Jones and Steve Smith and dump Barrian? Wonder how Stevie's health is tho???.

Maybe Edward with another wideout. A little over what Barrian was shduled to make but maybe not much.Think the Vikings might be playing the wait and watch the market drop and then move. Might get some of these guys cheaper after the weekend as values fall and teams payrolls fill.

Just pause for discussion and seeing your thoughts So let me know what ya'll think.

I will consider doing the jerseys on a limited basis as I am tiring. But, I need to get a handcycle to promote a disabled sports initiative. I have a former NYPD officer who was a 1st responder joining me. This guy later was hurt in a high speed chase and lost use of his legs. We are teaming up to get communities to open races to disabled and get area clubs by going to schools.

Lots of kids have been in chairs all their life so when we bring the bikes their eyes just light up! I can send photos if requested. So by having the tool I feel the exercise will sharpen my mind as well as be a tool to reach other disabled looking for a chance to participate in life.

Jerseys- I will see what I can get, I believe #7 Ponders are in. Most star Vikings are available. Because I have no prepay funds right now buyers will have to pay on pay pal up front. the waiting period varies. I have to go 50.00 per jersey but most folks know they are very nice. Price includes shipping

Write me at vikinglpf@yahoo.com Bot sure when McNabbs will be available but Favre collectors items are there. You can preorder a McNabb and wait. Let me know ASAP I will get back to ya as soon as there is enough interest. Let me know the size and if you wnt in white or purple. Most popular guys available. Don't ask for some obscure player. No Jimmy Kleinsaussers -Bummer!

I got a hardly used Rice someone can have for 35.00 right now Large. I also have an autographed toby jersey I will give up for 100.00 (large) as I need the bike .The signiture still looks good. He started signing in a black that went dull so he rewrote over it in silver. He signed it to me but one could put their own name isas that will not effest the signiture
.The Rice and Toby can be sent upon payment. The others will have to be prepayed. Don't worry. If they don't have the one you want you can get the $ back or pick another

I'll . Even if it a speculation report just put this up for breaking reports or rumors for folks to blog in on. Sometimes there is some information that you get from local news that some of us don't. Or, that some are glued to ESPN reports and will hear something. so to save time on a Fanpost maybe folks can put stuff up here as you hear it.

Maybe having one thread will make it easier to report and discuss. Just an idea. So here is where we can report as news comes in. I am sure our leaders will fill us in on the details later.

Devin Aromashodu WR for the Bears has agreed to sign, Big dude but not much to show on the stats line as he was IR or on the Poop list by a coach.. Either a sign of a Barrian departure of Sidney is getting pile of $ thrown his way by Seattle, who BTW, has agreed to terms with T-Jax, Finally one guy out of the picture. The Seattle offer worries me. They have lots of cap room and the Vikings are obviously making cuts to try and free up $ for Sidney

Other rumor is that McNabb.Vikings talk is very real. Problem is - Donny won't make the move without the $, the Vikings won't pay a one year QB that much so if McNabb wants to be a Viking, he will have to agree to a cut or be released and probobly take a cut anyway, But if the contracr he sigbed with the Skins and the fact he may be better off accepting a lowball from the Vikings to start is not clear-how much of those decission making skills transfer to his play. Sounds like a a dangerous road to tread Seems vikings want him in camp but it may not happen, McNabster is doomed to be cut after the last pre-season game and if the Vikes want a dollar store QB, then ya got him but, with training time lost.

Kennedy may be back, Another cap move, Depends what the market brings to him, Like I said. There are going to be a ton of dsiallusioned FA's this year. Don't count Jimmy out yet. Could be a salary move. They can't pay him boh got neing a backup DT, I think by now someone in the FO has told him to hang on,, test the amrket and we'll keep in touch. Don't wave bye=bye yet.

call me nuts but I  l;ove this one! another hot persuit is non other than old Tyler Thigpen!. He didn't fit the Wildcat but shure put some fantasy points up for me in relief of Cassel and with a horrible team! I may like this move, Thiggy, Webster, Pondwe this amd the Bominator all fighting it out in a youth compitition to prove who can play in the NFL
Four guys trying to win American idle Vikings style. Put your war paint on and fight it out boys.

I see there are many new guys coming in and want to say welcome. i am CitrusViking  and a long time member of DN.

I was disabled in a vehicle accident and do various things to help raise funds for my volunteer work. Manyof my friend s here have been avid supporters and will vouch for my services to other disabled causes. I recently participated in a NationalDisabled Sports Camp. A wonderful time! Thaks to the suppport of guys like Rebelgray, Kaegy and Cali

I am looking at getting Ponder jerseys but not until I get enough interest.

In the meantime I am raising funds to involve myself in sponsoring a disabled sports association down here in Florida through wheelchair/handcycling. I am proud to say after 2 heart stints and my accident injuries I completedmy 1st 10 K on a borrowed disabled cycle with only one week training. I have contacted a number of community 5 and 10 K's who have not advertised their races to disabled participants and have been invited to particiapate and introduce the sport to their communities and thus reach other disabled who are seeking involvement.

I am in the process of have a non profit organization sponsor my fund raising but for now i do it on my own. So when it comes to being a Vikings fan I offer to you guys B4 going to ebay.

Here is what I have now. - For a 10.00 donation to my handcycle fund I have 4 like new 1988 Vikings touchdown towels. One has slight yellow age area but not noticeable. These are great for framing in your sports room ( I put one up myself). There is one special edition towel from Ditkas insult to the dome Called the Rollerdome edition towel Dated Vikings vs Bears Dec 19, 1988. The 1st one with a 10.00 donation will get that. These are actually hankerchef size but in new condition
For a 7.00 donation I have a Favre window cling with a picture of BF as a viking his name and QB postion label. For a 5.00 danation I have a 50th anniversray window cling. Actual patch size.

I will consider getting Ponder jerseys if enough interest. These will be stitched and high quality
#7 jerseys if the guy still has

If interested in the towels or clings (or jersey interest) write me at vikinglpf@yahoo.com

I wil give this a week or two B4 offering to any craigs list or ebay sale. DN fans always come 1st!

I know I shared this post and it is a copy. I am just excited about the prospect of Derrick Williams on the roster over a trading for a Vet who will come and go -as usual. So here is my take for what it is worth.

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To the many who have made my trip to Minnesota and whellchair Sports camp possible, I must tell you my experience has been beyond belief! The camp is designed to promote disabled people to get active and involved. I cannot begin to explain the extraordinary accomplishment these peole do and the love and friendships you develop. At 52 years of age I completed my 1st 10 K in a hand bike as I am not able to push forward in a racing chair so some disabled are allowed to use a hand bike. The race ncluded many world class racers and us novices. My prayer was just to finish as I have had 2 heart stints and one week of training. 3 of us set a goal of 1 hour and 30 minutes as it is far more difficult than you can imagine. As we let the experts fly by, a small group of us would pool and then separate. My arm strenth helped me on approaches to downhill grades where I would make up lost time. But as we neared the finish we would stop for the others and ride back to push them along. If you want to see the kindred spirit and team work of some incredible people, this would be it. I learned that encourageing was far more important than myself. In the end those acts of kindness paid off and I just missed the one hour mark and was told that was incredible for a beginner of my age.The coolest moment was when the winner, a man from Columbia , who excells in wheelchair races rolled back 2 miles to make sure we were OK and not giving up. After pushing that hard he still had the kindness and energy to make sure we don't give up. Our motto was "Wheelers Don't Whine" Boy did us beginners fell like we conquered Mt. Everest. I wish some of our vikings player could see the attitudes and spirit if all these good people..

I went 3 for 3 in wheelchair softball, we shoot archery and will even be learning adapted water skiing and scuba. What these people accomplish has insired me beyond my wildest dreams. I have met the Para Olympian Soccer Coach from Nigeria for amputee soccer (amazing) and he learned of my coaching resume in the sport. I will be recommended to one of the US delegates doe coaching staff by him.

The humor and comraderie has been wonderful. The amputees have so much fun poking fun at themselves. One was batting and swung and missed. I told him to widen his stance ( he literally has no legs and plays on a modified  skateboard and flys). He just cracked up. I was able to take my archery skills and worked with many on technique and I did so well I will be asked to help at other camps in the next couple weeks. It was a joy to help the little ones as it made me feel like a teacher again. smiles are the biggest reward in all we do.

I was able to get new Gophers Coach Jerry Kill to come and speak so that was exciting. And yes, I sported my Vikings gear in the race.

Thanks to all for a wonderful experience. 

Know you are going to hate this Minnesota but, if they had a 1.00 toll on roads the state builds in the vacinity of the stadium in Arden that puts people to work.

Lots of states have toll roads and it costs more than a buck. It is 6 bucks just for me to get to Tampa or Orlando airports.

You have speed passes and weekday discount passes for worker which bring their rate to 50 cnets on weekdays. For frequent businees during the day the one buck ticket is good for the day. A heck of a lot cheaper than any state. On game days the rate goes to 2 bucks. 2 extra bucks to keep our team is worth it when I go home as i am in that area a lot.

The state must them make a binding resolution that once the roads are paid for the tolls are lifted. Unlike the lie they told Floridians with the turnpike.

Tough break but thats the way it may have to be. Either that or pass the lottery waiver for stadium funding. Fans and residents of the area. If you want the team and the revenue of the other things the stadium will give the area , ya gotta give up something. One small strech of a toll road is nothing!

Also think of the additional jobs both the roads and stadium will produce. At least for a couple years. Better than no job at all. A situation too many workers are in right now. 

It has been a little over 3 years now that I came out of my coma and while in rehab learned to roll into a wheelchair and go to a lobby to use a computer. Why? I was dieing to find Vikings news. I was going nuts reading about every game I missed.

While visiting another site full of Butt Plugs, a DNer was there and told me to come here, and this has been my viking home.

I can only say (and it is no ones fault) that I had finally tired of draft talk. Which, by the way, none of us were even close on. Stadium BS with MPLS playing the spoiler but not willing to put up $ to give fans the comfort out team will be hear. I am sick of this CBA bull. I don't side with players anymore. I could live off the poorest base salaried player for 10 years. Owners,?Not sure.Now if it is true that the players offered to play another year under the current system then they are cheap Aspens. I realize they take a huge financial risk in owning a team but they made 9 Billion. That is as cheap as Wal mart not giving employees Union rights because a 1.50 cent raise for the highest level floor employee would be a major hit to them . Yah right.

I should be reading about free agents and draft picks in town for OTA's. What unsigned guys are still out there that could fill some holes. Planning our training camp reunion which is now a bust cause we can't make reservations not knowing if there will even be a camp.

I'm sorry but I am as dpwn as a Viking fan can be. I had more fun blasting Chilly and the lost season than having nothing to talk of at all.

Wake me up when these rich brats from both sides decide to play.

This just plain sucks! 

Late and being lazy so I just copied and pasted. I was actually kind of good and seemed to make some sense of the Ponder choice, despote the people we could have taken the were definite BPA'a. Have we not been crying about the fact that a 1st round QB was the way to go. did we want to play the merry go round of QB's and settle for old vets that last 2 years and go back to no solution?

Some have called Ponder a glorified Pennington. But Pennington has Moss in a conference far less superior to FSU and the schedule of non conference opponents. Well, read on as I present my plagerized copy of the story. All I amsaying is many cried for a QB as our 1st round pick. if you were a Gabby fan-we were interested but wait til you see what a team wanted in return. BYW Ponders arm is plenty strong. Not the best but his posie andaccuracy within the system he played in makes him as NFL ready as any of them.

Story-

I've been using a baseball analogy for years to describe the Minnesota Vikings' increasingly desperate future at quarterback. After years of band-aid solutions and poorly conceived development plans, the time had come to take a swing for that elusive franchise quarterback.

Thursday night, the Vikings saw it the same way.

Finally.

"The thing that we went back and forth on," vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said, "was this: 'When are you going to get another chance to swing?' If we didn't get a quarterback this year that we liked, then maybe we're looking at a quarterback next year. Who knows what the quarterback class is next year? And I know we're sure as heck not planning on picking at No. 12."

<!-- END INLINE MODULE -->After beating the drum for so long, I can't disagree with Spielman's logic, his approach or the end result: Florida State's Christian Ponder, whose pre-draft stock was so uncertain that he turned down an invitation to attend the draft in New York City because he thought he might not be selected until the second round. Whether it was Ponder or TCU's Andy Dalton or Washington's Jake Locker or even Missouri's Blaine Gabbert, the Vikings weren't going to move forward as a franchise until they identified and committed to a plan at this position.

That said, if you were one of the fans who booed the decision at the Vikings' draft party or jeered Spielman as he answered questions live on stage, I understand that too. Neither Spielman nor coach Leslie Frazier claimed he was their first choice, not after a draft that saw three quarterbacks selected in the top 10 for the first time since 1999.

I don't think many people who watched Ponder's career at Florida State, especially his senior season, came away thinking he is the next great quarterback in the NFL. He is an indisputably smart prospect who completed 62 percent of his career passes at a top football school and displayed leadership and toughness by playing through a painful bursa sac injury last season.

If you're upset with anything, blame the mistakes that led up to this moment. The franchise was crippled by trusting that Tarvaris Jackson, a second-round draft pick in 2006, would one day develop into a starter. His failures led to a series of short-term replacements that only delayed the inevitable decision to move on.

By the time that point arrived, the Vikings' depth chart looked like this:

 

 

1. Yuck

    

    

2. Ick

    

    

3. Bleah

Actually, it was:

 

 

1. Joe Webb

    

    

2. Rhett Bomar

    

    

3. And that's It.

That list doesn't suggest a need. It's a crisis. And what you saw take place Thursday night was just that. It was crisis management. The Vikings didn't take the best player available. They took the best quarterback available, at least on their board, and in a quarterback-driven league, they have no choice but to tie their hopes to him.

Spielman called Ponder "one of our top-rated quarterbacks" who was "right there in the mix" with other quarterbacks he evaluated. But Spielman admitted he considered a trade that would have netted the Vikings a presumably higher-rated quarterback, Missouri's Gabbert, but he wasn't willing to give the Dallas Cowboys his second-round pick (No. 43 overall) to move up three spots to No. 9.

Frazier said that Ponder would have been "hard to pass up" at No. 12 and spoke as if he would be an immediate starter. (Providing he beats out Yuck and Ick.)

So what are they getting in Ponder? It won't be the mobility of Cam Newton or Locker, and Ponder isn't as smooth of a passer as Gabbert. But the Vikings undoubtedly got one of the smartest quarterbacks in the draft, one who scored a 37 on his Wonderlic test and who graduated from Florida State in 2 1/2 years. He completed his MBA in May 2010 and spent last season working on a second graduate degree in sports management.

Ponder completed 68.9 percent of his passes and averaged more than 300 yards per game as a junior at Florida State, but his performance dipped dramatically after the bursa sac injury last season. Reverting as a senior is always a warning sign among NFL teams, and his collection of college injuries -- which also included a third-degree shoulder separation after making a tackle following an interception -- drew some raised eyebrows as well.

The injuries compelled Ponder to play in the Senior Bowl, where he excelled and began the process of convincing teams he was healthy. Thursday night he said: "I think I was mislabeled as injury prone."

Ultimately, the Vikings spent a day and a half with him on the Florida State campus and came away convinced he was among the players they would consider drafting at No. 12. Was he the player they hoped to draft? Neither Spielman nor Frazier said that. They called the choice a "no-brainer," but it wasn't because they think Ponder is the next Aaron Rodgers or even Matt Ryan. It's because they knew better than anyone that Yuck and Ick weren't a realistic option.

A free-agent acquisition would only prolong the process. It was time to take a swing. They didn't get the fastball they were hoping for. But when you're behind in the count, sometimes you get a curveball. The Vikings couldn't wait on their pitch. It wasn't time to be picky. Christian Ponder, welcome to Minnesota.

Now personally I get a little sick and tired of Central fans ( currently North fans) ragging that the Vikings have not represented us with a title. Bear with me if you don't know the history

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http://www.hulu.com/watch/137375/in-their-own-words-john-randle

I'm telling ya guys. I just miss this guy. Letroy, warch this video. Call John up!. Vikings Brethern, could you imagine this motor playing with Kevin and Jared? If your tired of all the CBA talk and draft ramblings we have rustled thru and want to get some of those off-season blues cured. Take a look at Johnny messin people heads up. Get one of these guys like letroy or Kennedy to make a new image and you got no choice but to play up to the talk. Hey Brian, wanna take over for Ray and make an impact? Get out of that shell. You got the motor, take a head game psychology lesson. I'm talkin' attitude here. One guy like John Randle (there will never be another John) but one guy that has the guts and notor to get into heads. Wow! LONG LIVE JOHN RANDLE -You guys will love this Enjoy

Many of you have supported my volunteer trips through your purchaces the last couple summers. I want to thank you as being a former teacher and coach, this retirement thing often makes me feel useless. Until things like this fall into place. I know it is not Vikings related

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This is a copy of the story from Yahoo. Now. If this had been the Vikings and I waited all my life to go tothe Suoer Bowl, I think I would be crying for justice. You just made me niss the one chance I may ever have to see my favorite team. I saved, borrowed and begged to get seats and was locked out!

At my age I would want luxery seats for life to every game plus airfair and lodging. Nothing less. I don;t blame these folks, Their home team should get involved and offer a lifetime season ticket package

Poor NFL Makes 9 Billion and can pay a player like Albert to quit on his team. But not take better care of the ones who reaaly buildt this league -THE FANS !

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Thanks to the fans who suggested the hulu site for old Vikings films. Watched the 1976 season where I attended a couple games. Could have swore I saw myself (just kidding) but what memories. A few of us guys here have a little facebook group to discuss the Vikings. If you want a quick place to visit and post a topic or viewpoint, drop an e-mail to me and I will direct you. This is not to replace the Dailynorseman -not even close. But a small group of friends here who may want to get together and haggle over a topic, share a link or even a photo of you at a Vikings event. My time and Vikings home is devoted entirely to DN but it is a nice sideline thing for a select group who want to have an extra place to discuss stuff. We can have live chats and hopefully some special guests. We will also promote new members to join DN Like I said, it is just a minor sideline thing and I totally support DN and their facebook page. Just something extra if interested. Drop me a note and I;ll direct ya to it vikinglpf@yahoo.com Nice thing with a little private group we can do some pack trashing without trollers butting in :-)

Reported that Cam Newton is singing tunes from the Favre hymnal. While Rodgers kind of dogged Favre by singing songs about Bart Starr, Newton is calling Favre his idol. Newton has hired bus Cook and has said he would love to have Favre mento him thru the process. Makes me wonder is Newton wants to be a Viking and talk Favre into coming back to be his teacher. Lots to read between the lines.                                                                                           Why is it that Newton is saying he wants to develop the play style of Brett. Why? Maybe he knows the being picked #12 is his highest chance and best payday position. By saying these things it seems obvious to me that this is a slick way of lobbying the Vikings to pick him and gain a little favor with their FO as well as the fan base. I seriously doubt that Favre would come back to be a "teacher" for a year so these comments have to have some underlying purpose. That being that Cam wants to play with the likes of Percy, Sidney and AD. A group of speedsters who would make him look good while he develops his NFL skills.                                                                                        Guess ya can't blame him. Would be a sweet combo of players. However, I still feel athletic QB's don't make Super Bowls. They have trouble finding secondary targets as it is easier to use those legs a a second or thrird option. Sometimes good but, also a formula for fumbles ( Daunte) and injury. We'll see???                                                                                                                                                                                            Your thoughts guys?

pass the new stadium plan and finish playing outdoors? If the plan is to build open air anyway it leaves the dome available until the new stadium is built. If the roof was insured, take the bucks and put it toward the new venue. Mr. Mondale - get this going up front. Like the firemen in that commercial who took over congress. Put a plan together and slap the gavel and move on to other State business. I still say a couple scratch off or mini state lotto that goes to stadium funding would make it a lot easier on those opposed to taxing. At least keep the tax for a new stadium lower. Yah. I know it is for education. I am a former teacher and have only seen funding for education held back at times fue to the lottery excuse. Another idea would involve getting players and player alumni to chip in with hundred of autographed items to go on open auction to benefit the stadium. Even lesser named player could sign pictures and balls to sell cheap for some kids. Could you imagine what a a few hundred autograped prints of the PPE's would bring in? AD autographed jerseys , helmets, photos. Sure not enough to pay for it but a jesture of support on the part of the players to their community Let's ee??? Between the 50 mil Wisconsin owes us as our editor pointed out, collectables special edition sales of player stuff and a one time exemption for a special lotto for stadium support, the tax on Minnesotans would be limited/lowered. Any other ideas. PS Out of Towners Training Camp - If some are still interested in joining a few of us please write my e-mail. We would also like to organize a Dailynorseman Day at training camp. When the CBA and dates are set I will post more

Trying to make sense of this but gibing up a high #1 doesn't make senxe for a team trying to build on youth. Breakdown- Knicks get Anthony Nuggets get Brewer, Chandler and 1st rounder Wolves get Anthony Randolf and and Eddy Curry. My problem is the 1st rounder. One of these days the NBA will get it right and give this team a 1st overall pick. I hate the lottery. Wolves should be eway ahead of the game if they drafted where they deserved. Why don't we give Nuggets the rights to rubio where he can party with the Hollywooders who go skiing there. That seems to be his agenda. Be a jet-setter and then a player