FOX NFL Sunday Jay Glazer reports that the Vikings are hoping quarterback Josh Freeman takes the job in the coming weeks. “When [Leslie Frazier] brought in Josh Freeman last week, right before he signed, he told Josh, ‘Look Christian Ponder cannot lose the job to injury.’ That has changed,†Glazer said. “They brought him in to be the starter. He’s deactivated today. “The plan is for him to not play today but perhaps the week after that.†Ponder has played below average in his three starts and earlier this week admitted the current QB situation has been difficult to deal with. “Some of the dynamics of this organization have changed obviously with bringing in Josh [Freeman],†Ponder said via ESPN 1500. “I would be lying if I didn’t say it was a little bit disappointing and frustrating.†Source: FOX Sports SteveRobWhatever's Take: The Vikings know they can't win with Ponder under center. He can't get the ball downfield enough to be a threat. The defense doesn't respect him and it closes up the running game for their best weapon as a result. The Vikings are going to find out if Freeman has anything left out of that first round talent he once displayed. If he's a wash, they know what their #1 goal is this offseason, find a starting QB.
apparently the vikings are considering starting him monday night against the giants. it's probably too early but it's not like they have better options.
