Teddy Bridgewater Injury

I was heartbroken when I heard the news that Teddy Bridgewater was injured in practice yesterday.  Not only is he a good guy that you cannot help but pull for, but it also absolutely devastates the Minnesota Vikings post season hopes for the upcoming NFL season.  At this point I'm just hoping that Teddy misses just the upcoming and season and that this is not a career ending injury.

The Vikings are kind of stuck now, it's late August and there just aren't a whole lot of options out there for them to upgrade the QB spot.  For now, Shaun Hill takes over as the starter, but there's a very good reason that he's been a career backup, he just doesn't offer a whole lot as a starter.  Taylor Heinicke's off season injury is also a set back as they apparently have high hopes for him, it's possible that he could start at some point this season but fact is he has never taken a regular season snap in the NFL.  The only other QB in camp for the Vikings is Joel Stave and while he seems to have an NFL arm, his accuracy and decision making leave a lot to be desired, he's in no way ready to play anytime soon (if ever).

What does this mean?  The Vikings will need to add another QB to 1) compete for the starting spot, 2) provide depth.   Here are the best options out there in my humble opinion:

1. Mike Glennon - probably the best option out there, his strong arm would play well with Norv. 
2. Josh McCown - quality veteran QB who has played well the last couple seasons. 
3. Colin Kaepernick - he's on the block, could a change of scenery be all he needs? 
4. Chase Daniel - there's a reason the Eagles signed him to a nice free agent deal. 
5. A.J. McCarron - the Vikes got a good look at him when the Vikings scrimmaged the Bengals. 
6. Zach Mettenberger - his big arm may play well in a Norv Turner system. 
7. E.J. Manuel - another guy who may benefit from a change in scenery.   
8. Brian Hoyer - he's got experience working with Norv Turner.  
9. Brandon Weeden - another guy whose big arm may play well in a Vikings offense. 
10. Gino Smith - another guy who just may need a change of scenery.  

Whether the Vikings would be willing to give up much for any of these guys is the question.  I'd suggest they do, they have a talented team and could still make the playoffs with quality QB play (which I doubt they'd get from Shaun Hill).  It'll be interesting to see what direction they move.  All I do know is that I want nothing to do with the likes of Christian Ponder, Mark Sanchez, Johnny Manziel & Michael Vick.