Vikings Quarterback Options in 2011

The Minnesota Vikings certainly have a number of issues to address before next season (see previous post re: Coaching Options) none are bigger than figuring out who will be under center next year.  With Favre likely retiring, for good this time, Tarvaris Jackson and rookie Joe Webb are the only quarterbacks currently on the roster.

In all likelihood Tarvaris is out next season now that Childress is gone.  It has been pretty obvious for a while now that Tarvaris was Chilly's baby, the guy he picked and nurtured.  He wanted him to succeed more than anything and he refused to believe it when it has been shown he simply doesn't have the talent.

 So this leaves us with 4 major options:

McNabb

1. Donovan McNabb
With obvious controversy in DC, its not out of the question to invision McNabb wearing purple next season.  Given the structure of his recent contract extension the Skins could let him go this offseason without losing to much.  If McNabb becomes a free agent, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Vikings go after him.  McNabb also has connections to multiple Vikings coaches, namely Leslie Frazier and QB coach Kevin Rogers, which could help land him in Minny.

Vince Young

2. Vince Young - After the past two weeks in Tennessee, it is obvious there is something going on between Vince Young and Jeff Fisher.  In fact, you can't turn on ESPN without someone talking about how "its not going to work" and how "One of them [likely Young] will be gone", despite what the Titans owner says.  If Titans decide to get rid of Young, a young athletic quarterback could be what the Vikings are looking for.  Despite his flaws, Vince could become a solid franchise quarterback if put in the right situation.  Because of the recent injury and controversy he might be available at a decent price.

Kevin Kolb

3. Kevin Kolb - With the emergence of Michael Vick as an all star caliber starter in Philly, Kolb should again find himself on the trade block this offseason.  If the Eagles are willing to come down on their absurd asking price of at least two first round picks, the Vikings should certainly be in the mix for grabbing Kolb.







4. The Draft - Lets face it, the Vikings are having one of the most disappointing seasons in the NFL.  Although there is some new energy under intrim coach Leslie Frazier, the chances of the Vikings ending up over .500 isn't all that great.  If the Vikings fall even worse than that, they're looking to be a very talented team with a top draft pick.  And while guessing the draft is always a crapshoot, there is a chance they could find someone to their liking there.