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Vikings cut Sage Rosenfels, leaving a green QB room behind

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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 30: Sage Rosenfels #18 of the Minnesota Vikings takes a hit from Whitney Mercilus #59 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on August 30, 2012 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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The Vikings apparently decided Christian Ponder didn’t need a veteran mentor.

At least not one they already had.

The Vikings have released quarterback Sage Rosenfels, according Aaron Wilson of Scout.com. Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com reported that Rosenfels is owed $500,000 in guaranteed base salary, along with a $50,000 workout bonus.

The move leaves the Vikings with just Ponder, Joe Webb and McLeod Bethel-Thompson at quarterback.

Unless they have a move cooking for a different backup, that’s a dangerously thin group.