Thread: Sloter closing to playing after Bradford injury?

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn -- Teddy Bridgewater will reach another milestone in his recovery from a horrific knee injury on Wednesday. The Minnesota Vikings are expected to take the quarterback off the PUP list and move him to the 53-man roster for the rest of the season, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported.

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That means that for the time being, Case Keenum will continue as the starting quarterback. But more on that in a bit.

To create room for Bridgewater on the 53-man, Minnesota has to make a roster move. The first question the Vikings have to answer is whether they want to keep four quarterbacks on the active roster or go down to three.

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Another way to open up a roster spot is to get rid of rookie Kyle Sloter, who has yet to play in a game. Minnesota fought hard to sign Sloter to the practice squad after the preseason. At this point in the season, every player cut from a roster goes on waivers. The chances that the Vikings are able to move Sloter through waivers and back onto the practice squad are slim; there are a lot of quarterback-needy teams right now that would jump at the chance to claim him to bolster depth.

full article - http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-v...r-is-activated

The Colts tried to sign Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld off the practice squad, but Philadelphia promoted him to its 53-man roster Wednesday to avoid losing him, a league source told ESPN's Tim McManus.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...s-qb-placed-ir

Something we weren't willing to do with Sloter..

Guess eagles must have QB problems too.

Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

The Colts tried to sign Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld off the practice squad, but Philadelphia promoted him to its 53-man roster Wednesday to avoid losing him, a league source told ESPN's Tim McManus.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...s-qb-placed-ir

Something we weren't willing to do with Sloter..

Guess eagles must have QB problems too.

They did the opposite of what we did and the conclusion is that that have the same problem?

Airtight.

SARCASM. As wentz is in a MVP season

Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

SARCASM. As wentz is in a MVP season

I'm a fan of sarcasm. I guess I just didn't get it. It's clear they DON'T have our problem and didn't take the same course of action we did.

What is the sarcasm?

Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

SARCASM. As wentz is in a MVP season

Watson would've challenged him for that honor if he hadn't gotten injured.

Originally Posted by ShaneFalco

SARCASM.

Anger's ugly cousin.

Originally Posted by Tned

Anger's ugly cousin.

I struggle with my feelings on sarcasm. On the one hand, it can be complex and interesting. On the other, it's weak and derisive.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

I struggle with my feelings on sarcasm. On the one hand, it can be complex and interesting. On the other, it's weak and derisive.

You have to gain mastery over it, just like any tool. In the right hands, sarcasm can build bridges and bring communities together.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

I struggle with my feelings on sarcasm. On the one hand, it can be complex and interesting. On the other, it's weak and derisive.

And on the other, it's fun to see thin skinned people shrivel under its bright shine.

Originally Posted by wayninja

You have to gain mastery over it, just like any tool. In the right hands, sarcasm can build bridges and bring communities together.

So, it’s like a combination of humanitarian effort and diplomacy ?

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

So, it’s like a combination of humanitarian effort and diplomacy ?

Yes, except delivered with impeccable comedic timing, and acerbic wit.

Surely the Vikings wouldn't even think of cutting future Hall of Famer Sloter?

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Surely the Vikings wouldn't even think of cutting future Hall of Famer Sloter?

I don't know about future hall of famer, but the Vikings would be stupid to cut Sloter given their present QB situation. Bradford is likely done for the year because reports are that he needs surgery on his need to clean out and repair his knew. As a result, he is probably done with the Vikings unless he signs a new deal with low guaranteed money and numerous escalator bonuses. Teddy Bridgewater is a great unknown as a possible long term starting or even backup QB in the NFL given how significant his injury was. Based on reports, its essentially a miracle that he is able to walk, let alone possibly playing football again. That leaves the Vikings with Case Keenum and Sloter so the Vikings would be idiots to cut a rookie QB with great potential and upside. If the Vikings cut him, I hope the Patriots make a play for him.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Surely the Vikings wouldn't even think of cutting future Hall of Famer Sloter?

Yeah because so many people have made that claim.