[simple simon]

the Vikings showed real signs of life last season .... on top of that they have a top 5 RB imo

problem as i see it is at QB .... should they stick it out with Tavaris Jackson ... or are better passers on the horizon ?

i think a decent passing game is about all that is keeping them from going deep in the playoffs

[Bryan88]

They don't really have a choice this year, but this is definitely a make or break season for Jackson. I am not saying he needs to show that he is a Pro-bowl type player yet, but he needs to show consistency and the ability to manage a game. If he flounders this year, then we will have to start looking elsewhere either or maybe see how Booty has progressed. That's my take on it, what does everyone else think?


PS: I would argue that Peterson is not only top 5, but at least top 2 if not the best in the league.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

PS: I would argue that Peterson is not only top 5, but at least top 2 if not the best in the league.

thats debatable for me at the moment ... he needs an injury free season before i put him up there with LT

having an injury in your only season and still being considered top 5 is nothing for him to scoff at imo

[Bryan88]

So what do you think of Jackson, do you think he can be decent this year? Would you be looking at who's next already?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

So what do you think of Jackson, do you think he can be decent this year? Would you be looking at who's next already?

he has 3 seasons in the league .... he has played in a total of 16 games

he has one of the best RB's he could ever have

yeah i think 2008 needs to be his breakout season .... i would certainly make him the #1 guy to start the season ..... unless something incredible happens before the regular season (he cant seem to complete a pass .. or Booty has a perfect rating)

defenses have to key on Peterson ... if a QB cant do something positive with that then i dont think he ever will

[Bette]

Because this is a make or break season, then I would hope that the Vikings are looking around for future qb's. But there is no doubt they need to give Jackson his chance this year. He was making progress at the end of the year, slow progress, but progress none the less.
I am not too sure about what kind of coach he has though. Not sure if he can bring out the best in Jackson.
He has to be able to surprise defenses when they key on that outstanding running game.