Eyebrows were raised when Christian Ponder was taken 12th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 Draft. While he enjoyed a solid collegiate career at Florida State, Ponder simply does not wow with his abilities. Matt Cassel serves as the backup. However, he is waiting in the wings. Coming off a surprising 10-6 record and Playoff appearance, Ponder will be counted on to take Minnesota to the next level.
Here is an interesting player when it comes to determining a future. Matt Schaub has been a solid quarterback for the Houston Texans who has delivered positive statics. Schaub’s passer rating has been at least 92 for the past five seasons. At the same time, the highest amount of touchdowns he threw during this span is 29. This is a solid number, but it does not reach the elite status of someone like Tom Brady. While an alternative may not be on their roster, Houston may find a long-term solution if they do not make a deep run, and he does not take his play to the next level.
Breaking down Weeden proves to be a difficult task. He struggled in terms of the standard touchdown-passes-to-interception ratio and decision making seemed to be an issue. Despite a strong arm, Weeden will likely have a tough time impressing new general manager Michael Lombardi. Lombardi is known to have a critical view of his new quarterback and he showed it while he was a member of the NFL Network.
Upon a 2009 trade with the Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler was seen as a savior for the Chicago Bears. Cutler guided Chicago to an NFC Championship game appearance in 2011. There has been an inconsistency lately. Cutler is turnover-prone. If he does not improve on ball security, a chance exists that his contract might not be extended following this season.
The writing may be on the wall for Freeman. In his second season, he threw for 25 touchdowns. This signified that improvement may be looming. In three of his four years though, he had more than 17 interceptions. Second-round draft pick Mike Glennon from NC State could be next in line if Freeman falters.
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