Vikings' Christian Ponder open to trade, but maximizing time

[Laserman]

the redskins will do well to keep cousins. I feel that RG3 will wash out of the nfl soon. I think he got hurt worse than any of us know. He doesn't look good on that knee and has not played well this preseason. We will see him play just like last year. He will never be a pocket passer . we're starting to see all over the nfl that this " Athletic QB" isn't panning out in the NFL

[VikingsBoss]

Who is Curt Cousins?

[Pseudo Everything]

Who is Curt Cousins?

Curt, Kirk, Whatever ... it was in the ballpark.

[Demi]

the redskins will do well to keep cousins. I feel that RG3 will wash out of the nfl soon.

Really? Cousins has looked pathetic when it's mattered. I don't think either is a decade franchise QB. But Cousins is a Matt Flynn type. RGIII could play for a few solid years with injuries and inconsistencies thrown in.

[Viva la Vikings]

That would be interesting If we traded Ponder to the Rams to then face him week one.

[jackal]

Carolina might be an option as well and package Simpson in the deal ....
They need wide outs and a back up QB i think
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[Purple bruise]

Actually, Ponder might be worth a fifth to a team in the Rams situation. If I were their GM, I'd certainly consider that price. Ponder is still a young QB, entering just his 4th season, and he's had some success. With a change of scenery and good coaching, he might surprise.

Ponder should really be looking at this week's game as a big opportunity. I'm assuming he'll play and if he plays well, and reminds the Rams that he can be a good QB when he plays smart, the Vikes just might get a call from St. Louis...

Besides that, Ponder would/could hand them over (verbally) the entire play book

[Funkytown]

Besides that, Ponder would/could hand them over (verbally) the entire play book

Pffft. Like he even knows it.

[Purple bruise]

Pffft. Like he even knows it.

I guess I will ask yet one more time, is there any chance that you might consider not commenting on my posts

[Funkytown]

I guess I will ask yet one more time, is there any chance that you might consider not commenting on my posts

Nope. Thanks for asking. If you post, you're fair game, just as we all are.

Sorry you feel victimized by my one response every few months. Yikes. Besides, it was a joke. Learn about it.

[dead_poet]

Zimmer on what he wants to see from Ponder: `Just have the poise, when he's getting rushed, to make the right throws'

At this point, it appears Ponder will make the final roster and serve as an insurance policy against an injury. Those who don’t like that idea probably would feel differently if Cassel was injured in the first quarter at St. Louis and the Vikings had to play ¾ of that game with just Bridgewater and the next 15 with Bridgewater and some young street free agent who hasn’t been practicing Turner’s offense since March.

http://blog.startribune.com/sports/access-vikings

[Mothman]

Zimmer on what he wants to see from Ponder: `Just have the poise, when he's getting rushed, to make the right throws'

Makes sense to me...

I hope Ponder has a great game on Thursday and if they need him to play this year, hopefully, he'll deliver for them.

[Mridens]

Have they said if Teddy or Ponder is starting tomorrow? I always thought Ponder got a bad break here. I think with good talent around him he could be a pretty good QB. CP7 to CP84 you know...

[VikingsBoss]

Have they said if Teddy or Ponder is starting tomorrow? I always thought Ponder got a bad break here. I think with good talent around him he could be a pretty good QB. CP7 to CP84 you know...

Bridgewater will start, Ponder will play. My guess is Bridgewater takes two or three series, breaks a sweat and Ponder plays the rest. Ponder has every incentive to play well, since this is probably the last tape anyone will have on him until he's Tony Romo's backup next year. Yep, that's my guess, Ponder returns home to Texas next year.

[DK Sweets]

Zimmer on what he wants to see from Ponder: `Just have the poise, when he's getting rushed, to make the right throws'
http://blog.startribune.com/sports/access-vikings

I love that viewpoint so much. The same people questioning why we bother with Ponder would be the same people crying if Cassel got hurt.