What can I say? We arrive at another year...and we have another "old" quarterback. This one, I hope, just needed a change of scenery. I am, honestly, quite excited about us getting McNabb this year to allow Ponder some time to learn and grow. I am sure he is going to be a great quarterback in a couple years.
This whole off season just has things in a funk. It doesn't quite seem like the excitement level is there yet. Don't get me wrong...I am pumped up that football is back, it just seems like things are "off" a bit.
I was sad to see Rice go away, but not Jackson. Rice just had some health issues last year...Jackson was still having quarterbacking issues. I do not see him leaving the Vikings and becoming a great QB like Rich Gannon did. I still think Gannon was more of a fluke.
And then there is the whole Randy Moss thing. I guess it is sad to see him leave the league, but he just can't seem to get his brain right when it comes to being on a "team". The talent...WOW!...the talent...is still there. He just can't seem to do what he is supposed to do and let the outside stuff work out right. He will get in the HOF if all the people voting forget his "I play when I want to" mantra.
We need to get AP a new contract so he doesn't go away. We haven't had a running back like this since Robert Smith, and he is better than Smith. Looks like Harvin is doing well with his migraine issue...so let's hope that continues. I watch my wife deal with them on occasion and they are not pretty.
Finally, I was glad to hear that Greenway is working on a new contract that will hopefully keep him in Purple for his career. He seems to have a good head on his shoulders from what I read and hear him say. So many players get insulted when the franchise tag is placed on them. Greenway, on the other hand, felt humbled and looks forward to working out a new contract. He makes it obvious that it is NOT all about money. Then again, what would you expect from a well-raised South Dakota Boy!!!
I look forward to this season, to see what sort of affect the lockout had on the players and teams. I predict a rough start...but at least we are going to watch NFL football this year!
SKOL VIKINGS!!!
Glad to see McKinnie gone. A prime example of a guy with all of the physical attributes, but never had the drive to work hard. Could have been a hall of famer, instead will go down as a lazy no good for nothin athlete. What a waste.
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