Thursday, February 10, 2011

QB Options for the Vikes & Cards

I think it's safe to say that both the Vikings and Cardinals will have a new starting QB next year, the only real question is whether they go for a stop gap type of guy or draft a QB (or both).  From what I can see, these are the best options out there.  

TIER 1
  • Kevin Kolb - easily the best option for anyone looking for a long term answer at QB
TIER 2
  • Matt Hasselback - I don't see the Seahawks letting him go, but I think he's got a few years left, he'd be an ideal stop gap QB
  • Vince Young - still young & extremely talented, not a student of the game though, high risk and reward with him.  
  • Carson Palmer - he's requested a trade, I'm not sure the Bengals want to trade him though. He hasn't played well the last couple years either though. 
  • Kyle Orton - not flashy but he's been productive in Chicago and Denver. 
  • Donovan McNabb - near the end of his career, he might be an alright stop gap QB. 
TIER 3
  • Mark Bulger - he hasn't played much the last 2 years, he might still have some tread left on the tires though, many in the Cards organization apparently like him.
  • Bruce Gradkowski - he played well with the Raiders last year, still a young guy too. 
  • Matt Flynn - played well when Rogers was out, I can't help of thinking about Scott Mitchell though.
  • Alex Smith - perhaps a change of scenery would help, although I doubt it
  • Kerry Collins - the Titans may keep him if Young is shipped out, he's a solid veteran.
  • Shaun Hill - another guy who's not flashy, he doesn't have the big arm, but he's fairly productive.
TIER 4
  • Matt Leinart - for Vikes, not Cards obviously, he might just need an opportunity.
  • Tarvaris Jackson - for Cards, not Vikes obviously, he's got the tools, why wasn't he given more of a chance though?  
  • Dennis Dixon - he's a young guy, he's got some ability, lots of unknowns about him too though.
  • Billy Volek - career backup, solid whenever given a chance though.  
  • Rex Grossman - played ok in relief of McNabb in Washington, might be best suited for a back up roll at this point though

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