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Old 07-30-2013, 09:49 PM  
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Vikings blogger to fans: Ponder and Cassel suck, but don't panic
http://thevikingage.com/2013/07/29/c...gling-in-camp/

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What is going on with the Vikings’ quarterbacks so far in Mankato? Well I’m glad you asked. By most accounts the top 2 QBs, Christian Ponder and Matt Cassel…let’s just say they aren’t doing so hot. At least according to the reporters covering camp.

What specifically is going wrong with Ponder? Accuracy issues seem to be plaguing him so far. Ponder looks especially bad on his deep balls according to observers. Those pesky mechanical issues seem to be cropping up again for the #1 QB.

Luckily for Ponder, the backup Matt Cassel isn’t doing much better. We know Cassel has had problems turning the ball over in recent years. If his experience thus far at Mankato is any indication, that is still going to be a problem. He is getting picked off on a regular basis.

But here’s the bright side for everyone to focus on. IT’S ONLY FREAKING CAMP. It doesn’t really matter right now if Christian Ponder looks terrible throwing the deep ball or if Matt Cassel is overthrowing receivers and getting picked. There’s a reason you have camp. It’s to smooth those things out before the real games start.

People are naturally going to zero in on these accounts of the quarterbacks’ struggles and use them to reinforce their own pre-existing positions. Those who hate Ponder will hold up his tough couple days at camp as more evidence that he is not the man. And those who support Ponder will simply point out that Cassel hasn’t looked much better. Each side will be equally dopey.

But aren’t I forgetting someone? What about McLeod Bethel-Thompson? Maybe HE’S the answer at quarterback. Hey, you can always find someone to latch onto in camp. MBT has a big arm. He’s always going to look good in non-contact drills. Let’s at least put the pads on before we make up our minds to elevate the #3 QB to the starter position?

Bottom line here: It’s the first weekend of practice. I don’t need to tell everyone it’s way too early to panic. Let’s not bash Ponder on the basis of a couple bad practice sessions. Let’s wait until the season starts THEN bash him. That’s how you do it.
Sorry Vikes. It's time to panic.
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Old 07-31-2013, 06:44 AM   #61
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The Chiefs have improved at QB though, right?
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Old 07-31-2013, 06:57 AM   #62
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No reason to panic yet Vik fans start to panic when Cassel begins filling out your injury list!

I predict the longevity of hate for Cassel will surpass that of Elvis.
At least until the next heir apparent Smith.
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:07 AM   #63
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Will they hear the laughter in Minneapolis coming from KC when Cassel gets playing time?
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:15 AM   #64
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That's awesome. Can't wait to dig that in to the vikes fans.
But Ponder did take every snap last year-until the playoff game.

So what will happen tonight when I have my Chiefs truck in Mankato?
i am dealing with other things and forgot about Vikes camp there.
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:15 AM   #65
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If you think Alex Smith is worse than Matt Cassel, I have to ask if you have ever watched an NFL game.
I ask you if you've ever heard of sarcasm? Also it's not that far off the mark statwise.
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:48 AM   #66
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:51 AM   #67
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And this would be whom?

Pretty sure after this past season The Matt Cassel Homer ship was empty.
The thing was a ghost ship sailing out at see all alone.
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:53 AM   #68
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The thing was a ghost ship sailing out at see all alone.
They say on cold, still nights out on the high seas, you can hear the good captain Cassel screaming in the distance.

Omaha! Omaha!
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Old 07-31-2013, 07:54 AM   #69
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Damn and the day I am in Mankato next week it is a closed session of training camp.
Oh man.

I would so be down for trolling Cassel at Vikings camp.

Maybe next year.
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You were an excuse making backer before that.

I didn't want the ****ing turd from day one...
That's how he rolls. He is for something till he is against it, till he is for it, till he is against it etc.... Never fea though if Alex Smith ends up playing better for us than many think he will, Clay will be the first to hop on and drive the Alex Smith bus.
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They say on cold, still nights out on the high seas, you can hear the good captain Cassel screaming in the distance.

Omaha! Omaha!
That actually was funny.
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amazing ... even from a nothing blogger from BFE put the word Cassel in a thread title and look at the hits.
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I have never understood why Cassel would overthrow his recievers. I mean really, passing a football is easy. Of course I'm naturally talented and have always been good at everything I've done that takes any coordination. But jesus, it's just not hard to throw a football.
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I have never understood why Cassel would overthrow his recievers. I mean really, passing a football is easy. Of course I'm naturally talented and have always been good at everything I've done that takes any coordination. But jesus, it's just not hard to throw a football.
especially if you are CONSISTENTLY overthrowing, just start trying to underthrow a little bit...maybe?
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