[chron.com] Rosenfels "Near Deal" to Vikings [Trade Finalized]

[WMH]

I heard in the news flash on 610, that the Vikes are reported to sign Sage to a 3 year $9MM extension. Didn't hear any specific terms, just raw numbers.

[TexanJedi]

Originally Posted by WMH

I heard in the news flash on 610, that the Vikes are reported to sign Sage to a 3 year $9MM extension. Didn't hear any specific terms, just raw numbers.

That's a pretty good deal for Sage and the Vikes. Now they have him for at least 3 years, Sage gets a chance to start and a little financial security. I do wonder why Minnesota did not make the deal last year, I know the Texans wanted a 2, but if you think a guy can help get your team over the top you have to get him. I'm not saying Sage is leading anyone to a Super Bowl, but he just needs to manage the game and they can rely on their running game and defense.

[dalemurphy]

In response to a question I submitted on McClain's blog, he emailed me this:

paraphrasing: It's a done deal for a 4th rounder but can't be announced until midnight on Thursday.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by TexanJedi

That's a pretty good deal for Sage and the Vikes. Now they have him for at least 3 years, Sage gets a chance to start and a little financial security. I do wonder why Minnesota did not make the deal last year, I know the Texans wanted a 2, but if you think a guy can help get your team over the top you have to get him. I'm not saying Sage is leading anyone to a Super Bowl, but he just needs to manage the game and they can rely on their running game and defense.

The last thing you want is Sage Rosenfels managing a game for you. He is a turnover machine, but he offsets some of it by making plays and moving the ball up and down the field. If you ask him to be a game manager you handcuff the things he does well, while still probably not solving what his real problem is (forcing plays when the play breaks down to the instinct level).

[kravix]

Originally Posted by barrett

Thelast thing you want is Sage Rosenfels managing a game for you. He is a turnover machine, but he offsets some of it by making plays and moving the ball up and down the field. If you ask him to be a game manager you handcuff the things he does well, while still probably not solving what his real problem is (forcing plays when the play breaks down to the instinct level).

I would still take him as a starter over Booty, Frerotte, or Jackson. Between their Def and running game Sage may be just good enough to take them to the level of QB play they need.

Perhaps with less pressure on him as a backup trying to prove himself, getting a starting gig upfront may settle him down some. Professional or no some people are just funny that way.

If this happens, every sack will make me cringe next year. But all the best to Sage. He was the second best QB this team has ever had.