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Incredibly disingenuous? So Max was already playing at an NFL level when he left New Hampshire? That was your take, now and at the time? If that's the case, you must have been thrilled when Fleck and the Gophers recruited him to finish his college career here! I'd have to assume you give Fleck...

Exactly! How do you get a number 3 QB if you don't sign him?

Another possibility: O'Connell and the Vikings might really like Brosmer. It is possible. I'm not saying it's a sure thing, but it's possible. They might be kind of blown away by what they've seen from him, in practice, on film, in the building, in preseason games. They might have a higher...

I'm not convinced that Howell has "more upside" than Wentz, from the point of view of the Vikings at least. It appears that O'Connell believes Wentz has more upside.

I've been a football fan since 1968, and this is the first I've heard of these ironclad rules. You learn something new every day.

Really? How do you know this?

My point: O'Connell seems to know what he's doing.

Ask O'Connell. Tell him you have concerns. Here are some possible reasons: 1) Some experience in running a system similar to the Vikings'. 2) Has had some past success. 3) Very cheap. 4) Availability. 5) And... (drum roll)... He might, just might, turn out to be an upgrade over Howell and...

I think "long term upside" is one factor, but it might not be as important in choosing a backup QB as it is when picking your starter. The third QB might only be on the Vikings roster for 1-2 seasons, if that.

It's a chance to be back on an NFL roster. It's an opportunity to get his foot in the door with a team that has an offensive system he has some familiarity with. I'm betting Wentz will happily sign, practice squad or not. Having said that though, I'm not sure how the Vikings will handle the...

I heard or read that the Washington offense Howell was running is quite different from the one the Vikings run. Maybe Howell was struggling to adapt.

It might be good to have a more experienced QB on the roster. He has some background in a system similar to the one the Vikings run. I guess Howell's 'upside' must not have impressed O'Connell.

Is there a huge downside in choosing Wentz over Howell? Wentz has played more NFL football — and at a higher level — than Howell has. I don't get the strong negative reactions. We're talking about a guy we're signing as a second or third option.

Thanks for posting. Great video. Fleck and staff obviously do a great job making sure these guys work really hard and also have some serious fun — as a team. The scene a Fort Snelling National Cemetery made me tear up a bit, I have to say. And I had no idea that Bruce Smith was buried there.

Seasons at or above .500 (conference records): FLECK (8 total seasons): 2-7, 3-6, 7-2, 3-4, 6-3, 5-4, 3-6, 5-4 (4 of 8 seasons, 50%) KILL/CLAEYS (6 total seasons): 2-6, 2-6, 4-4, 5-3, 2-6, 5-4 (3 of 6 seasons, 50%) MASON (10 total seasons) 1-7, 2-6, 5-3, 4-4, 2-6, 3-5, 5-3, 3-5, 4-4, 3-5 (4...

When you talk about "at or above .500", are you referring to overall won/lost record for each season?

Nobody has used that descriptor that I've seen. That said, how should we define 'high end talent'? There are very few human beings who are currently listed as quarterbacks on NFL rosters. Even if Brosmer fails to make the 53 man squad, he's already accomplished something that's relatively...

How many guys have played in the NFL and the NBA and pitched semi-pro baseball games? Not many, I'd wager. After college, Grant played two seasons of professional basketball with the Minneapolis Lakers, signed by close personal friend, Sid Hartman. He was a part of the 1950 world champion team...

That's right. But they own a baseball team, and — surprise! — they're using the same business tactics. Squeeze every ounce of blood you can possibly squeeze. The best part: Their letter to the fans. It was as risible as it was nauseating. Do they really expect any intelligent person to believe...

Maybe the Pohlads will simply increase foreclosure rates for widows, orphans and veterans to pay off their "debt". I saw a podcast with Reusse. They were discussing ways the Pohlads might explore to pay off their "debt". Reusse: "How about this? Write a check! Done."