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Originally Posted by mvee
Vikings would do much better to develop their young QB than wasting a season with a broke down Brett.
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I'd usually agree.
However, look who the "young QB" is. I don't believe Jackson will *ever* develop into a NFL starting calibre QB - much less a franchise QB. Maybe a good backup QB, or a "game manager" type of quarterback. But not someone I want leading my team for 10 years.
The other side is that the Vikings currently have a talent-laden roster. The best running game in the league. A very potent defense.
Get a QB in there that can make proper reads, but rely on the running game first, and we become instantly better without said QB making a single throw. I still think Brett would have to prove he can still get it done in the first few games (teams will still focus soley on the run until the vikes they can win through the air), but just moving 1 or 2 defenders back into coverage instantly makes the Peterson/Taylor combo so much more potent.
That said, there are a lot of downsides to the deal as well. I, for one, am for it. If nothing else, Brett is *fun* to watch. He goes to win games, vs. just make a halfass effort like we've had the past few years. If he isn't relied on as the primary "weapon" on offense I think the results could be amazing. It remains to be seen if he can adapt to such a role though.
Basically, I want an inspired Offense. Last year, if Peterson didn't have the ball you knew the drive was over. So predictable it wasn't even enjoyable to watch other than for the occasional big run. Watching a QB line up, audible when he sees 8 in the box with man on man coverage, then switch to a pass would be amazing.
So.. Should be fun if it goes through and Favre is in decent form. Hell, it's worth it just for the Green Bay games this year
