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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Christian Ponder Review

12(12)

What he brings: Ponder has had problems staying healthy and there are concerns about his durability going forward, but he has had the opportunity to show his toughness and there is a lot to like about his willingness to play through pain. He doesn't have the strongest arm and will have some trouble driving the ball downfield, but he does an excellent job of anticipating and delivering the ball in stride on short-to-intermediate routes. He is also light on his feet and can buy time within the pocket.
Video analysis: Todd McShay

How he fits: One of the big questions regarding the Vikings was whether they would go the veteran QB route or bite the bullet and start over with a rookie -- and we still don't know the answer, despite this pick. Right now, with Tarvaris Jackson and Brett Favre gone and Joe Webb unproven this is an offense that simply can't line up at QB. Is Ponder the immediate answer? Will the Vikings still go out and try to get a veteran to bridge the gap? Bill Musgrave is the new coordinator and he will run a West Coast offense that emphasizes the run with Adrian Peterson and his philosophy will emphasize rollouts, bootlegs, half reads and play-action -- all things Ponder can do well. ....................... Review Per Insider.Espn.Go.com

Who Did The Vikings Draft In 2011?

2011 MINNESOTA VIKINGS DRAFT PICKS

RD	PK(OVR)	PLAYER	POS	SCHOOL
1	12(12)	C. Ponder	QB	Florida State
2	11(43)	K. Rudolph	TE	Notre Dame
4	9(106)	C. Ballard	DT	Iowa
5	8(139)	B. Burton	-	Utah
6	3(168)	D. Love	OT	Arkansas
6	5(170)	M. Raymond	-	South Florida
6	7(172)	B. Fusco	-	Slippery Rock
6	35(200)	R. Homan	-	Ohio State
7	12(215)	D. Reed	DE	Arizona
7	33(236)	S. Burton	WR	West Texas A&M

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Christian Ponder Highlights

Thursday, April 28, 2011

#NFLDraft - Did You Know: Cam Newton - Heisman, National Cham... on Twitpic

SportsCenter April 27, 2011

#NFLDraft - Did You Know: Cam Newton - Heisman, National Champ & 1st overall draft pick in same academic year?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Pick Order - News & Rumors

Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Pick Order

ROUND         PICK #
1    12
2                        43
3                        NA
4                        106
5                        139
5                        150
6                        172
7    215
7    236

Notes: 3 out of 4 Mock Drafts On NFL.Com/Draft/2011 Have The Vikings Taking Cameron Jordan With The 12th Pick In The First Round Of The 2011 Draft. Cameron Jordan Is A DE From The University Of California

Rumors: The Vikings May Trade Back In The 2011 Draft. Per StarTribune.com "Spielman: Vikings would consider trading back"