Vikings OC Norv Turner: We'll be trying to add a young QBBy John Breech | CBSSports.comFebruary 6, 2014 8:29 pm ET
Norv Turner and the Vikings have plans to bring a young quarterback to Minnesota. (USATSI) Most NFL teams don't like to talk about potential personnel moves they might make during the offseason, but the Vikings aren't most NFL teams. New offensive coordinator Norv Turner met with the media on Thursday for the first time since his mid-January hire and Turner made one thing clear: The Vikings will be looking to add a young quarterback. Turner didn't specify whether the Vikings would spend their eighth overall pick on a quarterback, but he did indirectly mention Russell Wilson."Quarterbacks come from a lot of different spots," Turner said. "A third-rounder wins the Super Bowl and there's some pretty good players who weren't drafted high. I think everybody is in agreement: We're trying to add a young quarterback to the organization. So, you just gotta make sure it's a good one wherever you get him."Turner also added that he'll be looking for a 'guy who has the skill set' the team needs. In the latest CBSSports.com mock draft, both of our draft experts feel that the Vikings will turn to Fresno State's Derek Carr in May's NFL Draft.The Vikings plan to add a young quarterback may have been the reason Matt Cassel decided to leave Minnesota. On Wednesday, Cassel voided the final year of his contract, allowing him to become a free agent in March. The other quarterback on the Vikings roster, Josh Freeman, is also set to become a free agent in March. That means Minnesota's quarterback competition could turn into Christian Ponder versus whomever Turner handpicks to replace Christian Ponder.
"Quarterbacks come from a lot of different spots," Turner said. "A third-rounder wins the Super Bowl and there's some pretty good players who weren't drafted high. I think everybody is in agreement: We're trying to add a young quarterback to the organization. So, you just gotta make sure it's a good one wherever you get him."
Silly Norv, doesn't he know third round qbs are only capable backup qbs.....
But he's only 25! (ok he might be 26 now, I dont know/care)
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Wouldn't be surprised if Cleveland takes a look at him. Other than them though, I don't see another team considering him.
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
This is shocking news...........to no one except the Comrade.
This is shocking news...........to no one except the Comrade.
lol
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
Fudge what up?
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
Fudge what up?
Do you think JC might blames the Bucs for Freeman's issues?
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
Fudge what up?
Do you think JC might blames the Bucs for Freeman's issues?
We're the reason he dove head first in to the bottle
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
We cut his sorry *ss right? How did we fudge up?
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
We cut his sorry *ss right? How did we fudge up?
Exactly.. If we kept him how many babies would you have put in the sun?
Wow Freeman might be out of the league soon. The word is out on that guy. Damn shame but he only has himself to blame.
Out of a job but the later won't be known until Aug or Sept. No idea why people keep harping on the guy. Tampa has moved on but the fans never will. :p
Because the Bucs are one of the few franchises that could have fudged this up.
We cut his sorry *ss right? How did we fudge up?
Exactly.. If we kept him how many babies would you have put in the sun?
My leg would be sore from all the punting!
