The Minnesota Vikings acquired a beginning quarterback from the Arizona Cardinals in a blockbuster commerce hours earlier than the deadline. Okay, blockbuster could also be a stretch, however the Vikings did make a transfer to usher in Joshua Dobbs from the Cardinals. This most likely isn’t the Arizona QB you first considered, however Minnesota wanted to do one thing after shedding Kirk Cousins for the remainder of the season to an Achilles harm.
Vikings – Joshua Dobbs and Seventh-round decide
Cardinals – Sixth-round decide
There had been rumblings in regards to the Vikings probably going after the opposite starter in Arizona, Kyler Murray. The previous No. 1 general decide hasn’t performed all yr recovering from an harm however, in line with experiences, needs to be able to return quickly. Within the days main as much as Tuesday’s commerce deadline, it was prompt that the Vikings might make a run at Murray. The principle factor that stood in the way in which of this taking place on such quick discover was Murray’s contract, during which Arizona would take a $46.2 million hit (lifeless cash cost subsequent yr) in the event that they traded him.
So, whereas that sounded good and prefer it might’ve been the long-term reply for the Vikings, there was little to no actual probability it was taking place. Dobbs might have been the subsequent finest wager amongst instantly accessible QBs with beginning expertise. He began each sport for the Cardinals this season, and whereas the wins haven’t precisely piled up, Dobbs has performed OK for probably the most half. Arizona just isn’t franchise proper now and that may’t be blamed on Dobbs.
Nobody expects Dobbs to come back in and do what Cousins has accomplished this season. Cousins’ marketing campaign ended early with him tied for the NFL lead in passing touchdowns (18), second in passing yards (2,331) and yards per sport (291.4). He’s additionally third in passer ranking and fifth in completion share. And that’s with out Justin Jefferson the previous few video games.
Simply when Minnesota had turned issues round and climbed again to .500, Cousins went down the identical sport. The excellent news is that Dobbs has weapons to attach with and lean on with the Vikings and needs to be getting Jefferson again from harm quickly. So, Dobbs gained’t be requested to do what Cousins had accomplished; all he’ll have to do is “handle” and assist steer the ship into January.
