What if Thigpen had remained in Minnesota?
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...No. 3 quarterback in 2007. But when No. 2 quarterback Brooks Bollinger struggled, the Vikings acquired Kelly Holcomb to provide backup for young starter Tarvaris Jackson. Rather than release Bollinger, however, the Vikings tried...
Blog | October 27, 2008Jackson's failure shakes Childress
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...camps, forcing the Vikings to give up draft picks to acquire Brooks Bollinger in 2006 and Kelly Holcomb in 2007 for emergency depth. And it took only incremental improvement -- from terrible to better -- in...
Blog | September 17, 2008Your AFC East mail returned
Tim Graham, AFC EastPosted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Matt in Maine writes: Give me one reason as a Pats fan that I don't give this season up and use this time to build up ...
Blog | September 13, 2008Quarterback depth a weekend focus
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert As we head into final-cut weekend, quarterback depth remains an issue for each team in the NFC North. We know who w...
Blog | August 29, 2008Morning take: Chad Johnson's new commercial
James Walker, AFC North...Derek Anderson versus Brady Quinn is a vast improvement of the days of Tim Couch vs. Kelly Holcomb or Trent Dilfer vs. Charlie Frye
Blog | July 21, 2008By the Numbers
Shaun AssaelWhen you add it all up, getting to the Conference Title Game is easy as long as Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks), Willie Parker (Steelers), Steve Smith (Panthers) and Al Wilson (Broncos) are part of the equation.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Quarterback carousel proving to be interesting ride
...the next scramble for quarterback replacements starts again because of injuries. The retirements of Daunte Culpepper, Kelly Holcomb, Jay Fiedler and a few others hasn't helped the backup quarterback market. Back on the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2008
QB Jackson hopes to test sprained knee in next preseason game
Associated PressMinnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is preparing to play on Saturday against Pittsburgh despite a sprained right knee.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2008Draft day signings delayed
...earliest the sale will be figured out. August availability: The announced retirements of Trent Dilfer and Kelly Holcomb leaves Daunte Culpepper and Byron Leftwich as the top two quarterbacks available. NFL teams aren't...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2008Pool of quality QBs extremely shallow
Mike Sando, ESPN.comIf every team could have a Peyton Manning or Tom Brady-type quarterback, there would be no complaints. But with an expanding league and lack of proven free agents, the pool of quality quarterbacks is shrinking, writes Mike Sando.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008Before Ryan assumes draft's throne, recall sinking Couch
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAs BC's Matt Ryan seems to have been anointed this draft's top QB, he should heed the tale of Tim Couch, Pat Forde writes.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Despite trade request, Losman likely remaining with Bills
Associated PressQuarterback J.P. Losman doesn't appear to be going anywhere despite his request that the Bills trade him.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008Vikes bring back vet QB Frerotte to protect, push Jackson
Associated PressThe Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Gus Frerotte.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008Busy offseason could put Vikings over the top
Ken Moll, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. puts the Vikings on the clock, breaking down their offseason moves and looking at what questions still need answers.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008
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