Clock ticking for T-Jack, Rosenfels
Who will back up Brett Favre on the Vikings this season?
The question becomes more important than ever this year as Favre, who turns 41 this fall, enters the season with an ankle still bouncing back from a third surgery; while Brett’s an NFL Legend, he is human and he’s getting old. So whoever lands the back-up job needs to be reliable in the crunch, and could be sending out Christmas party invitations about becoming the starter this season, should Favre’s durability finally falter.
So far, the on-the-field choice would seem to be Sage Rosenfels. He’s completed 30 of 47 passes for 392 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Compare that to Tavaris Jackson, who’s been 10 of 18 for 58 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions, and the leader ought to be clear.
However, coach Brad Childress remains sold on T-Jack, claiming he’s seen “an evolution” in Jackson during the team practices. Color me skeptical, but give me the guy who can get the job done at game time when the pressure’s on any time over the practice impresario any day of the week… especially on Sunday.
The debate over who gets the number two slot is more critical this season as rookie Joe Webb is proving to be the third-stringer of the future and a guy the Vikings don’t want to risk exposing to practice squad waivers. That means whoever wins the number two job will stay with the Vikes, and whoever doesn’t might likely be traded or cut.
Here’s hoping Childress has the foresight to recognize Rosenfels as the keeper.










