Comments on: Christian Ponder wants Jerome Simpson back

By: cluelessdufus

cluelessdufus — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:51:06 +0000

The Vikings did have Jarius Wright show flashes late season and so did Jenkins how I would say to stay. Let Simpson walk and find Keenan Allen or Robert Woods in the draft. Because there is no chance that the Vikings land Jennings

By: Where's Bud Grant when you need him?

Where's Bud Grant when you need him? — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:59:22 +0000

Simpson was either hurt or isn’t as great an athlete we were lead to believe he is. He didn’t get separation at all this year, dropped half of the throws he got his hands on, ran poor routes, didn’t out jump anyone I remember seeing, was easily tackled and showed no strength, and was always getting knocked silly.

All in all he was a bust. No burst, no speed, no hands. Cut the bum.

By: Frazier28/7

Frazier28/7 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:59:09 +0000

Don’t forget to take a towel.

By: purplejesusmvp

purplejesusmvp — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:51:21 +0000

Ponder deserves one more year before we get rid of him, and so does Simpson. Lets see how Ponder looks next year with more experience and better receivers.

By: threedeep1998

threedeep1998 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:09:46 +0000

Wallace is a free agent. Don’t need to trade Percy for Wallace

By: cpo187

cpo187 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:11:43 +0000

Maybe Percy for Mike Wallace trade, then sign Jennings and you have Simpson, Wallace, Wright as deep threats and Rudolph, Jennings, and Jenkins to man the underneath routes.

By: Ponder This

Ponder This — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:51:57 +0000

Hilarious all the people who want to dump Simpson but move Webb to wide receiver. How could a guy who has never played wide receiver in his life (and when he was tried there, they said let’s move him back to quarterback) be better than a guy who has played wide receiver his whole life? Because he’s an athletic freak? Simpson is an athletic freak! That hasn’t made him a good receiver! Can you Webb-aholics just accept that the guy isn’t going to be in the NFL next year?

By: earlcampbellrules

earlcampbellrules — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:42:29 +0000

I bet Simpson doesn’t want Ponder back.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:36:58 +0000

At the right price, both Jenkins and Simpson should return. If they keep Percy, I’m not sure Jennings is the answer since he also is most effective in the slot.

By: sincejumpstreet

sincejumpstreet — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:49:04 +0000

And stop with this dumb Webb-to-wideout talk. The man hasnt got NFL hands, much as we all wish he did. He is not a receiver, so forget that. It aint happening.

By: sincejumpstreet

sincejumpstreet — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:44:00 +0000

After the Simpson experience, I doubt we will pay big money to a free agent. I think this team will try to do it through the draft — which is fine, but most receivers need time to develop. The clock is ticking on our superstar running back.

By: iejdaniel

iejdaniel — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:47 +0000

Reisner is with Jacksonville. Keep up.

By: ropeman45

ropeman45 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:31 +0000

What Ponder has to ask himself is does Viking fans want a the QB back that didn’t show up in the playoffs?

By: prussian11

prussian11 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:22:56 +0000

Too soon to bail on Ponder … just no separation from these WRs throughout the year – and too much offseason competition for FA QBs when we NEED a stud WR to see what Ponder can really do.

Of course, Musgrave “must go” … no creativity at all. ADP is a workhorse, but not an offense.
e.g. How did Rudolph disappear after such a hot start?

By: wherezwaldo

wherezwaldo — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:22:14 +0000

Greg Jennings is Miami bound. The Vikings need to worry about keeping Harvin. Simpson is solid.

By: supremekingz

supremekingz — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:22:14 +0000

Cincy needs him back as much as the Vikings do. He was pretty good his last year there and I think him opposite AJ is a nice 1-2 punch. Especially since their RB’s leave much to be desired

By: prussian11

prussian11 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:16:42 +0000

Hard to believe Harvin will be back with all of the behind the scenes issues being suggested – and Wright showing slot potential.

But, assuming he is … Dwayne Bowe would sure compliment this WR set well.
Starters: Bowe, Simpson wide … Harvin in the slot … Rudolph’s role needs to expand.
Jenkins drops to 4th man … Aromoshadu is likely gone pending draft plans and Webb make the move – finally (if he will … isn’t he a RFA this year?)
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Childs (big assumption he isn’t made of glass and can recover may be a nice surprise), Woods (draft pick?), and a late pick (Swope? TA&M, or Harper?, KSt.) to develop and contribute.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:06:57 +0000

Sorry, but Simpson had his chance and quite frankly, blew it. Simpson and Aromashadu should both be gone. Jenkins can catch, but can’t separate from defenders and would be no better than a fourth WR.

The Vikings need to move Joe Webb to WR, sign Harvin long-term, and and land at least one big-time WR in free agency (Dwayne Bowe?) who can act as Ponder’s security blanket; someone tall with soft receiver’s hands. The five WR’s next year should be Harvin, Wright, Webb, and two new players, at least one of whom is an immediate starter.

And while they’re at it, they can quite yanking Alan Reisner’s chain, cut John Carlson, and let Reisner pair with Kyle Rudolph. Reisner catches everything that’s thrown at him, while Carlson has been invisible all year.

By: hurrayforyogapants

hurrayforyogapants — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:31 +0000

He’s so cheap it’s very low risk. I’more worried about bringing in a QB to compete with Ponder. He had a few good games, but has not shown enough to say he’s out franchise for the future. I’m afraid he will parlay that last game of the regular season into a guaranteed starter next year. And if it doesn’t work out we are at square one.

By: q1ller

q1ller — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:51:29 +0000

… and the rest of the league shudders in fear.

By: harness88

harness88 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:43:28 +0000

Problem is Ponder Vike fans dont want you back.

By: Ponder This

Ponder This — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:43:12 +0000

I would welcome back Harvin, Wright, and Simpson, as long as they are joined by a high-end free agent and a first- or second-round draft choice. Simpson would be fine as a fifth WR.

By: cincinnati222

cincinnati222 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:41:31 +0000

We said the same thing here in Cincinnati. Guess what- he was still inconsistent and didn’t know the offense. Look at his stats on nfl.com or espn for his career in Cincinnati. He’s an athletic freak but that’s about it unfortunately. I was a huge supporter of him too.

By: anarchopurplism

anarchopurplism — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:40:58 +0000

Simpson would be a good 2/3 WR. If he takes that kind of money, great.

Vikes need to go out & get a free agent.

Jenkins needs to take a paycut as a 3/4 WR.

Webb needs to try to make the team as a WR/Wildcat RB

By: chillyp

chillyp — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:40:23 +0000

Keep Simpson, he’ll probably be pretty cheap and shouldn’t get much interest in FA. Michael Jenkins and Devin Aromashodu should be forced to compete with Webb for a spot as a WR.

By: ninefingers9

ninefingers9 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:39:42 +0000

Maybe Ponder wants Simpson back…but most V fans dont want Ponder back!!!!

By: wojowbk

wojowbk — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:37:15 +0000

Jerome Simpson wants Christian Ponder to stop sitting out important playoff games, per ESPN.

By: sincejumpstreet

sincejumpstreet — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:34:26 +0000

Sorry, Puntman. Your play at QB doesnt get you the wheel to pick and choose your receivers. I wouldnt be distressed to since Simpson come back, but only as a fourth guy. He runs poor patterns, and gives up on routes. Not reliable.

By: jasndc75

jasndc75 — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:31:12 +0000

You should probably list Webb with the WRs now…

By: norseyapper

norseyapper — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:27:56 +0000

With the suspension and the injuries to both players the Vikings never got much of a look at what their offense could look like with both Harvin and Simpson playing together at full speed.
Both guys have “issues” but both are great athletes as well.