Frerotte trying to stay in one piece
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...season? Or will he absorb one too many blows, forcing the Vikings to reinstall failed starter Tarvaris Jackson down the stretch of a playoff run? When they named Frerotte the starter in September, the...
Blog | November 26, 2008Black and Blue all over: On traditions
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...week, raising short- and long-term questions about a situation that leaves Frerotte backed up by Tarvaris Jackson and John David Booty. Souhan: "The New York Giants running backs have nicknamed themselves Earth, Wind...
Blog | November 26, 2008Minnesota Vikings: Three answers, one question
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...clear the Vikings don't want to put their playoff hopes in the hands of backup Tarvaris Jackson. Or at least, they shouldn't. 3. The Vikings, at least temporarily, halted their run with...
Blog | November 24, 2008A dose of realism for Vikings
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...Michigan Broncos 62 Tim Jennings CB Georgia Colts 63 Darryl Tapp DE Virginia Tech Seahawks 64 Tarvaris Jackson QB Alabama St. Vikings Cook was a center throughout his career at New Mexico, but the...
Blog | November 19, 2008Black and Blue all over: Chilly reception
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...there." Childress has said he didn't shake hands because he wanted to talk to quarterback Tarvaris Jackson immediately after the game. The pair eventually exchanged telephone messages but did not speak about it...
Blog | November 09, 2008What if Thigpen had remained in Minnesota?
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...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 to sneak Thigpen onto the practice squad on...
Blog | October 27, 2008Bears move on while Berrian excels
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Bernard Berrian's production Receptions Yards TDs Two games with Tarvaris Jackson 3 38 0 Four games with Gus Frerotte 19 398 2 A few eyes understandably rolled...
Blog | October 16, 2008Childress facing a tough crowd in Minnesota
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Brad Childress laughed it off, mostly. He's been a top assistant in Philadelphia, where fans regularly direct vile ...
Blog | October 14, 2008Rapid Reaction: Vikings 30, Saints 27
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...the Vikings. Frerotte wasn't perfect Monday night, but there's simply no way former starter Tarvaris Jackson makes either of the fourth quarter's key throws: A 33-yard touchdown pass to Bernard...
Blog | October 07, 2008Audibles: NFC North Week 5 preview
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...league's worst pass defenses, having given up almost 250 yards per game. Gus Frerotte and Tarvaris Jackson combined for 272 passing yards last week at Tennessee, and receiver Bernard Berrian is predicting big...
Blog | October 03, 2008Have at it: You like Chicago's QBs
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...s Gus] Frerotte has seen his better days in this league, and I don't think [Tarvaris] Jackson has what it takes to make it as a starter. [Green Bay's Aaron] Rodgers looked...
Blog | October 03, 2008Black and Blue all over: Curse nears expiration
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...cornerback Charles Tillman missed practice Wednesday because of an injured shoulder.Minnesota quarterbacks Gus Frerotte and Tarvaris Jackson combined for 274 gross passing yards Sunday at Tennessee. Amazingly, that was the Vikings' highest total...
Blog | October 02, 2008Have at it: Pick your QB (situation)
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...his starting role on the first day of October. Consider: Gus Frerotte has taken over for Tarvaris Jackson in Minnesota.Aaron Rodgers' sprained shoulder could force rookie Matt Flynn into Green Bay's starting...
Blog | October 01, 2008Assessing the NFC North at the quarter pole
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert We're at the quarter pole of the season here in the NFC North. (Well, except for the 0-3 Detroit Lions, who just...
Blog | September 30, 2008Starting on a whim
Kevin Seifert, NFC North...you have to go, if possible." That exit strategy called for Frerotte to back up starter Tarvaris Jackson, whom Childress considered a long-term fixture. If anything, Frerotte would provide winning relief should Jackson...
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