[LT Profits]

This seems like a significant development because it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Cassel would begin the season as the starter, but Bridgewater may be forcing Vikes' hands with his play the last two weeks. Cassel is probably still the favorite to start in Week 1, but it may no longer be a slam dunk.


The Minnesota Vikings are not ready to name QB Matt Cassel as their starting quarterback at this point, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

We could see Cassel begin the season as the starter, but expect rookie Teddy Bridgewater to take over at some point this year. In a Norv Turner offense, Bridgewater will have plenty of weapons around him to be a successful starter.

Source: NFL.com - Marc Sessler

[BIGDAY]

Rightfully so.

Bridgewater proving he can win.

[Unwritten Law]

Teddy will be a bust.

[RavensFan2k3]

Teddy will be a bust.

Because you said so?

[ByeShea]

Have to start Cassel. If you start Bridgewater and things don't go as planned (and when don't they?) you're jeopardizing the development of a talented QB.

Look at Blaine Gabbert. People are surprised he looks better than Kaepernick this preseason.

But how surprised should they be? Gabbert was picked 10th overall and because of injuries he had to start as a rookie on the worst team in the NFL. No QB would have done a thing there.

So his reputation basically became interchangeable with the Jags - but block for Gabbert and give him some TE/WR/RB and he looks like more of a player than CK, who just looks like a playa.

Minnesota isn't making a deep playoff run this year. They should let Teddy ride the pines all season, 3rd string him - he'll progress more that way.

[BIGDAY]

Just reported!!

Cassel the starter.

[ByeShea]

Just reported!!

Cassel the starter.

Must have read my post. You're welcome, Minnesota.

[LT Profits]

Just reported!!

Cassel the starter.

Yep, that is what Jay Glazer just reported and he is usually spot on. I am just surprised Zimmer did not come right out and say it publicly instead of waffling.

[Cross]

Teddy B going to be a badass!

[t-wizzle]

The reason is simple. Every quarterback on the roster sucks.

[jjgold]

Have to start Cassel. If you start Bridgewater and things don't go as planned (and when don't they?) you're jeopardizing the development of a talented QB.

Look at Blaine Gabbert. People are surprised he looks better than Kaepernick this preseason.

But how surprised should they be? Gabbert was picked 10th overall and because of injuries he had to start as a rookie on the worst team in the NFL. No QB would have done a thing there.

So his reputation basically became interchangeable with the Jags - but block for Gabbert and give him some TE/WR/RB and he looks like more of a player than CK, who just looks like a playa.

Minnesota isn't making a deep playoff run this year. They should let Teddy ride the pines all season, 3rd string him - he'll progress more that way.

I agree..cannot start rookie as way too much pressure on him

[Vinnie Paz]

Cassell officially named started

[BigSpoon]

Teddy will be starting at some point this season you have to think.

[jjgold]

At least Minnesota has a good back up

Teddy surprised many in pre season

[slacker00]

Yep, that is what Jay Glazer just reported and he is usually spot on. I am just surprised Zimmer did not come right out and say it publicly instead of waffling.

Have you listened to Zimmer? Great coach but, he talks like he's a nervous wreck. Offense is 100% Norv's call anyway.

[teaserpleaser]

Teddy will be starting at some point this season you have to think.

pretty much a lock

[Otters27]

It is in Teds best interest for Cassel to start. less pressure plus Cassel suck so he will be in soon.