Comments on: Christian Ponder’s happy to have Matt Kalil in town

By: The Doctor

The Doctor — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:12:30 +0000

Ponder will be better, the O-line will be better, the receiving corps and tight ends will be better, and IF Adrian comes back 100%, our offense will be better. On defense, our D-line should be better with KWilliams on a rebound year, our Linebackers could be better with Brinkley thumping in the middle, and our secondary will be much better with Cook back, Winfield healthy, and the new kid at safety. Things are looking up.

By: going4iton4th

going4iton4th — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:52:10 +0000

I like both the Arkansas receivers the Vikings drafted (Childs a little more than Wright). The Vikings need more than AP and Harvin if they are going to compete in that division.

By: calbsure

calbsure — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:39:13 +0000

Rick”Slick” Spielmen had one helluva of a draft. Now that Ponder has his personal bodyguard in Kalil and a revamped OL accompanied with playmakers at the skilled positions, the O will be substantially better. The future looks better for a team that lost 10 games by 5 points. Won’t be surprised for a bounce back year with a young D led by a new DC that teaches and a powerful leg with the rookie Kicker. Helluva of a division we play in so it won’t be a stroll on easy street that’s for sure, but the future is starting to look brighter. The foundation is being laid, hope it molds in time for AD to enjoy.

By: vikesfansteve

vikesfansteve — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:22:27 +0000

Hoping this helps Ponder shake the injury bug.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:08:33 +0000

Ponder ought to be happy. He ran for his life last year, and ended up getting hurt several times. Kalil gives him a fighting chance to stay on the field and prove himself.

By: thebigcaptain2011

thebigcaptain2011 — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:06:16 +0000

Good lord people, you haven’t gotten it yet? It’s called trolling. In all seriousness I hope the Vikings stay in Minny. In response to the person who called me out for having “Bigcaptain” as my name, that comes from my football playing days in high school and college. I just happened to be a big guy thus the name “Bigcaptain”. I can understand you guys frustration. Just take my advice and don’t feed the trolls.

By: imaginesuperbowlwin

imaginesuperbowlwin — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:26:23 +0000

thebigcaptain2011 says: May 3, 2012 12:04 PM
The only question I have is how happy will Ponder be when he is playing for the LA FOOTBALL LAKERS?

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It’s really not funny anymore, because everyone and their brother has driven some form of that quote into the ground over and over and over and over….Apparently, you didn’t get the memo.

By: contra74

contra74 — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:25:41 +0000

thebigcaptain2011 says:May 3, 2012 12:04 PM

The only question I have is how happy will Ponder be when he is playing for the LA FOOTBALL LAKERS?
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How dumb are you? honestly?

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:20:37 +0000

thebigcaptain2011 says:
May 3, 2012 12:04 PM
The only question I have is how happy will Ponder be when he is playing for the LA FOOTBALL LAKERS?
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LMAO…you call yourself the “bigcaptain”,,,,pretty evident that name is overcompensating for your tiny…..

By: jrockbg

jrockbg — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:12:20 +0000

Tim Couch was a reach. Ryan Leaf was a reach. Heyward-Bey, Jason Smith….you get the point. Ponder showed more promise than any of them at #12. Heyward-Bey came off the board at #5! And who was drafted #4 this year for the Vikings? That’s right, an offensive lineman, a left tackle. Vikings really didn’t have an official LT after McKinnie had to be let go. Plus Ponder played the last 7 games with a severely bruised hip. And to whom was Ponder throwing? I could go on but I think the considerations show that Ponder showed more than enough promise to warrant a #12 overall pick.

And having more faith in your blind side will improve anyone’s decision making.

By: thebigcaptain2011

thebigcaptain2011 — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:04:07 +0000

The only question I have is how happy will Ponder be when he is playing for the LA FOOTBALL LAKERS?

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:33:01 +0000

Laughing at idiots who think Ponder is a scrub and will never be good. Sure,he may never be the “one.” Even HOF qb’s had their share of growing pains in the beginning. Ponder showed many positives as a rookie. Give him a chance!!

By: nflfollower

nflfollower — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:12 +0000

The quote from ponder used as a centerpiece for the article contradicts the premise of the story. Ponder states that most of the time the problem WASN’T his protection, it was him not going thru his progression. Interesting quote to use for this story.

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:54:41 +0000

Zygi is wearing Matt Kalil’s tie.

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:54:24 +0000

Ponder was actually a better passer on the run last year than when he was in the pocket, so the next step in his development is to be comfortable staying in the pocket. He probably was afraid he was going to get killed, so upgrading the offensive line should help him with that.

By: kungfubillysims

kungfubillysims — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:53:21 +0000

Frankly I’m still shocked that someone took Christian Ponder with the 12th pick of the previous draft. Seemed like a huge reach then and it still does today.