Sage being dealt to Vikings(Deal done announcement Friday)

Sucks we couldn't cash in last year while his value was higher, but Schaub was still a little unproven and we weren't sure how sturdy he was (still aren't, really). I guess they now know Schaub is the man, and he missed fewer games last year.

We also might have our eyes on a backup in free agency. Or maybe we're getting Frerotte back too?

 

Ok, you guys can start the "draft Pat White" campaigning now.



Good deal...I hope it's conditional....higher pick based on production.

 

They already did their purge, Lidge...and of course he had a great year with the Phils but everybody wanted him out right?!

 

So I guess that means the Texans will draft a quarterback? I wouldn't mind taking a chance on the Utah QB in the late rounds. I really don't know why he's not rated higher.

 

no, no it's owen daniels. that's why we can't let the bills' contact him, not even a text message. =)


I think sage would do great in minny, that's why they should give us a 3rd rounder. If brett favre makes the mistakes sage made, he would just be a guy having fun, wanting to win.

 

It is kind of late in his career to change his habits. Last year he had the perfect chance to showcase himself and he was a turnover machine. Silly turnovers, thinking he is Joe Montana turnovers. So not sure if he will be any better up there.

But now we NEED a backup with a quickness. I wonder if the team is going to draft a QB or sign a veteran.

 

I would really prefer that we didn't draft a QB at all and just found a backup on the FA market. We don't really have a good track record drafting QBs........................

 

*praying for Pat White to be there for the texans*

 

Agree. I would even try to convince jake to retire from playing team handball and join us. Tampa still own his rights... i think.

 

well, hopefully they have a plan B

 

not for nothing, but the current regime - which has drafted very, very well - has no track record drafting QBs.

 

Well then ima isn't wrong. They don't have a track record so they consequently don't have a good track record...They don't have a bad one either.

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(it sounded much funnier in my head)

 

I was being facetious, but I would still rather fill the backup position with a vet from the scrapheap instead of a longshot draft pick. Too many other needs on the defense, IMO.

 

I kind of consider Schaub "drafted" since he hadn't started for a team... and they gave up picks for him. And so far he, save for injuries, he has done well.

 

I don't think Sage is going to be a starter in Minnesota.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3928630

I dont think he was worth a 2nd rounder. I think that we can all look at one play when wondering how he fell from a 2nd rounder to a 4th.

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Looks like a 4th and the Vikings will sign him to a 3-year, $9 mil extension according to 610.

 

I definitely believe Sage will start for the Vikings.

They're signing him to an extension and they're giving up a 4th rounder.

That team is built to win now. Their major weakness is at QB. Sage improves that position immediately.

 

I'm sure he won't be named the starter going into training camp, but I'd expect that he would beat out Jackson in the preseason. I don't know if Frerrote wants to go back unless he is promised the starting position...I remember reading about him saying that before. And I'm sure they would rather insert a younger Rosenfels who should be just as good as Frerrote was last year.

 

that would be by his own hand then because they're certainly dealing for (and apparently extending) him with the idea that he will be their starter. he's certainly an upgrade over jackson and frerotte.