When the Vikings and Brett Favre ended their dance and finally agreed to become an item, it was assumed that Tarvaris Jackson would be getting the short end of the straw. It was Jackson's play the last few seasons, after all, that led to the need for a new starter. Sage Rosenfels, the new acquisition via trade, and John David Booty, the developmental quarterback, seemed safe.Yet Saturday, when the axe fell on the Vikings roster in their pursuit to trim to 53 players, it was Booty who found himself out of a job.
The team waived Booty, but he still has practice squad eligibility, meaning it's entirely possible the Vikings sign him and place him there. He can also sign onto any other team's practice squad.
The Vikings might still be looking to shop Jackson, hence his continued life on the team's roster, but he also helped his cause with a strong preseason that saw him outdo the underwhelming performances of Rosenfels and Booty. For a coach who has loyally stuck with Jackson through the (kinda) ups and (severe) downs, that sample size might have been enough to convince Brad Childress to keep Jackson around as the No. 2. Or Rosenfels could be the backup with Jackson serving as emergency quarterback. Or maybe Rosenfels and Jackson will merely exist to serve as extras in the next Wrangler commercial.
As a matter of fact, the presence of Favre hasn't done much to clear the team's murky situation. Sure, we might know who the starter is now, but everything after that is still an unknown ...
... Except that Booty won't be on the team's regular season roster. Yes, his old No. 4 is still there, but it was taken by the old graybeard. Along with his roster spot.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-06-2009 @ 10:14AM
shadow4186 said...
they shoud have released favre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.................he has not done squat so far, and will continue to not do squat, except to add controversy. i am glad childress(jackass) stayed with tj. he will come through, he has the potential. go vikings!!!!!!!!! someone take a good shot and put favre on the ground, and the sidelines, he is NO team player.
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10-14-2009 @ 9:19PM
dewey said...
you must be drunk...
9-06-2009 @ 2:45PM
ANTON said...
How can Farve do anything? It is pre season, you really should wait to see what he does before you criticize him. Last year he had to learn a whole new system and he did taking the Jets to 11-5 and beat the Pats and the 10-0 Titans in Nashville. I liked that Farve did not have the plays on his wrist like most new QBs, he knows this system which is a plus, he has the best running game which is a plus. He may still be the wreckless gunslinger that throws a ton of INTs, but we should wait and see first.
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9-06-2009 @ 10:16PM
Bud Schlephead said...
Booty has never hurt the Vikings. Jackson has single handedly stuffed any chance of them playing in the Super Bowl the last 2 years in a row. Jackson sucks and has proven it. I dont give a rats ass what he does or doesnt do in the preseason, he has proven to be a Viking killer in the regular season. Childress` blind loyalty to this experimental QB has to end. If Farve so much as gets a hangnail you watch how fast Childress tries to put T-Jerk in to destroy another season. Also, $ wasted on Rosenfels. Too Bad for Booty, he never had a chance.
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10-14-2009 @ 9:23PM
dewey said...
I agree 100%... T-baby is a loser and has reached his peak.. kinda like Clodpepper after 2 seasons of being a fumbling idiot!!! He'll always be number 2 or #3 in line.. even with the Lions!! Now THAT's BAD!!!
9-08-2009 @ 9:45AM
JFCJR said...
Aw Shucks...........the Vikings did not cut Mister Choke Artist of the NFL.
Aw Shucks.....Childress will be looking for a new job next year.
Aw Shucks.......#4 is going to retire AGAIN.
Aw Shucks.......#4 is going to unretire AGAIN.
Aw Shucks......where will #4 take his comedy act in 2010.
Aw Shucks......another year of hearing Aw Shucks.
Aw Shucks....I can continue another year of making fun of this moron!
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9-09-2009 @ 5:50PM
Bill said...
Yep - And the next time you want to look at a moron close up - look in a mirror.
9-09-2009 @ 11:07PM
JFCJR said...
Enjoy Billy Boy........the new season is just getting ready to start!
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9-19-2009 @ 12:09PM
allenpres said...
You want to get rid of someone get rid of Childress.He's a terrible and most Vikings fan know this.
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10-16-2009 @ 1:03PM
art heff said...
you useless writers dont quit,first it was,just hand the ball to peterson,and thats it,dont try and be a qb,well now peterson,aint done squat,and
brett favre contrary to every moron at every moronic sports paper,or show,are hiding,eating crow,he cant do enough,jealousy? what the f---?
i am an honest man,not a favre fanatic,or fan.what i am is astonished this guy is playing so well at 40,why wouldnt some of youman up and admit ,favre beat the packers,yes or no,also the niners,favre is 5-0. guess what ,at least i am man enough to stand up and say,holy sh--,this guy is a phenom,superhuman,bulletproof,i just read a line by dick butkus,when asked who reminds him of himself today,he said " brett favre is me,only on offense",i think that sums it up pencil necks .
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