tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post5136132639369987453..comments2023-10-30T09:37:03.456-05:00Comments on Vikes Geek: And if Jermome Simpson Would Have Caught That Four-Yard Pass, Mitt Romney Would Be Presidentvikes geekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-52021349993436162702012-11-30T21:09:44.701-06:002012-11-30T21:09:44.701-06:00interesting blog you haveinteresting blog you haveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006668542608317398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-10053315366784274052012-11-28T16:58:32.759-06:002012-11-28T16:58:32.759-06:00The problem with Ponder is a lack of confidence. ...The problem with Ponder is a lack of confidence. He does not have great physical skills, but he supposedly is very bright.<br /><br />But you can see from his body language that he just doesn't believe that he is up to the assignment. He fears failure and thus plays really really "tight."<br /><br />He is thinking, not playing and simply is not convinced he can do the job - two terrible things for the Leader of the team.<br /><br />VG is right: let Ponder sit and watch and see if that helps him. If not, move on.<br /><br />In the meantime, the Vikings have a better chance of beating GB with Crazy Joe Webb running around wildly. That really screws up a defense. Webb can hand off to Peterson and overthrow passes as easily as Ponder.Childress of A Lesser Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14847657650852421881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-61551805121097893102012-11-28T15:10:52.177-06:002012-11-28T15:10:52.177-06:00HB,
Though I am not convinced that Ponder is a le...HB,<br /><br />Though I am not convinced that Ponder is a legitimate NFL starter, I am certain that his prospects would be significantly improved if the Vikings let him be who he is--an out-of-pocket passer. That probably is the Vikings' best option at this point, though there is virtually no chance that the Vikings are sensible and flexible enough in their thinking to consider that option and permit it to happen.vikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-19422175064569931542012-11-28T15:08:28.821-06:002012-11-28T15:08:28.821-06:00HB,
The answer to that question depends on what t...HB,<br /><br />The answer to that question depends on what the Vikings want to accomplish this year. If the team wants to compete for a playoff spot--something that every NFL team ought to want every year in a league that does not forgive the "rebuilders"--the team needs to let Ponder know that there is competition. That requires benching Ponder either as a starter or at some point in the game when the game is not yet out of reach. The easiest thing to do at this point is to let Ponder start and pull him if he puts in his usual non-chalant first quarter. Webb is the only option on roster, but Rosenfels is available.<br /><br />Off-season, the Vikings need to simply move on. If they believe they have something in Webb, they will need to find out this year. Otherwise, Webb likely will no longer be an option. If the Vikings believe neither Ponder or Webb are the answer, they will need to bring in a veteran next year.<br /><br />vikes geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530336385552424416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268346.post-80570131841748956062012-11-28T01:22:33.547-06:002012-11-28T01:22:33.547-06:00So what's the solution, VG? Switch to Webb, m...So what's the solution, VG? Switch to Webb, make Ponder an out-of-pocket passer, or draft/trade a new QB?HBandMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055520879869510508noreply@blogger.com