Vikings finalize deal with 14-year vet QB Frerotte
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP)
The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Gus Frerotte -- again.
Frerotte's contract was finalized Tuesday. The 14-year veteran served as Daunte Culpepper's backup for the 2003 and 2004 seasons, and now he's in line to do the same for incumbent Tarvaris Jackson.
The Vikings were looking for more polish at the position, and possibly someone to push Jackson for the job. Brooks Bollinger and Kelly Holcomb failed to produce when Jackson was injured, leaving coach Brad Childress without a reliable alternative when Jackson was struggling.
Bollinger is still on the roster, but Holcomb was released.
During Frerotte's last stint with Minnesota, he had a successful 2½ games as the starter when Culpepper hurt his back in September 2003.
Frerotte's contract was finalized Tuesday. The 14-year veteran served as Daunte Culpepper's backup for the 2003 and 2004 seasons, and now he's in line to do the same for incumbent Tarvaris Jackson.
The Vikings were looking for more polish at the position, and possibly someone to push Jackson for the job. Brooks Bollinger and Kelly Holcomb failed to produce when Jackson was injured, leaving coach Brad Childress without a reliable alternative when Jackson was struggling.
Bollinger is still on the roster, but Holcomb was released.
During Frerotte's last stint with Minnesota, he had a successful 2½ games as the starter when Culpepper hurt his back in September 2003.
I think Jackson shines this year. Their problem has been the lack of quality WR's and I don't think that will be as much of a problem this year.