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

[coloradodude]

In theory, a third round pick is better than fourth rounder.

I would rather get a fourth though because the Texans will get all night to decide which player they want that was passed up the day before when the feeding frenzy was taking place. Many good players are picked up in the first round of Day 2.

And let's face it, if we were getting Rosenflauggin after what we saw last year would you be happy giving away a fourth? IMO, if last year is an indicator of future performance, he's not worth more than a fifth.

[bono]

Originally Posted by coloradodude

In theory, a third round pick is better than fourth rounder.

I would rather get a fourth though because the Texans will get all night to decide which player they want that was passed up the day before when the feeding frenzy was taking place. Many good players are picked up in the first round of Day 2.

And let's face it, if we were getting Rosenflauggin after what we saw last year would you be happy giving away a fourth? IMO, if last year is an indicator of future performance, he's not worth more than a fifth.

Day 1 is only the first two rounds now. Round 3 starts day 2

[BigBull]

I just hope they complete it before the Vikes come to their senses.

[Bigtinylittle]

Originally Posted by BigBull

I just hope they complete it before the Vikes come to their senses.

Rumors Rumors Rumors...

If it's true I think I might make that trade. But it's a risky move because Schaub could easily go down.

[WMH]

From PFT:

ROSENFELS-TO-VIKES COMING TO FRUITION?
Posted by Mike Florio on February 23, 2009, 1:11 p.m.
Last year, the Minnesota Vikings nearly swung a deal for Texans backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels.

As rumors/reports had it, the Texans wanted a second-round pick, and the Vikes were willing to part only with a third-rounder.

This time around, the deal reportedly is close to happening, for a fourth-round selection.

The move would likely take the Vikings out of the running for a veteran quarterback in free agency, and it definitely would slam the door on speculation linking Matt Cassel to the men in purple.

Rosenfels is signed through 2009, at a base salary of $1.35 million.

Any deal could not be finalized until the start of the new league year, on Friday, February 27.

[NBT]

I'm glad for Sage. Will give him a chance to rejuvinate his carreer.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

Rumors Rumors Rumors...

If it's true I think I might make that trade. But it's a risky move because Schaub could easily go down.

It's rare teams make the playoffs if they lose their starter for an extended period. I know the Pats have struck gold twice, and there's plenty of QB's who got their shot and stuck after an injury. Sage has had several shots and never been able to stick. OK, he probably should have been given the reigns over Carr, but he was stuck behind plenty of crappy QB's in Miami too.

I'm just not buying the importance of a back-up QB as much any more. Teams that win with Back-up QB's do it for 2 reasons...good running game and a good defense. I think Sage will be fine in Minny for those two reasons.

[barrett]

Good deal if we can get a 4th simply because he's in his last year. He has been a great value for 3 years and if we can dump him for a pick now, he may go down as the most effective FA signing in Texans history (I'm saying more about our FA history than about Sage).

[coloradodude]

Originally Posted by bono

Day 1 is only the first two rounds now. Round 3 starts day 2

I actually laughed out loud when I read your response. I think I'll put myself on probation now. Thanks for the correction.