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Ponder already thinking 'second contract'
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08:01 AM ET 05.30 | Christian Ponder has heard the critics -- that he was a reach, that he lacked accuracy, that his mechanics were off, that he wilted under pressure -- but the Vikings, quite obviously, didn't agree with that chorus. Ponder impressed the Vikings during a two-day workout/interview in Tallahassee, Fla., and they ended up drafting him 12th overall. Now he has to wait for the NFL lockout to end before signing a contract, one that could be greatly influenced if a rookie wage scale is instituted. "I'm more concerned about the second contract," he said. "That means you're playing well over time."
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I still think it was a reach. I would have taken Mallett over him.
Stuart MacDougal
Indianapolis, IN
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Agreed. Mallett has accuracy and velocity. He throws the deep out with authority and his throw to the corner of the end zone is spot on as well.
Dr. B-f-G
Bubbaville, TX
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Dumb ****, do something first!!!!!
COUNT DOOKU
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Ryan Mallett = Matt Cassel with potential
(Un)mautre
Inferiority Complex Group, FN
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Almost all NFL first round draft picks are overconfident. Many fail to live up to expectations.
KenoshaMark
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I think Mallet would have given Viking fans something to get excited about.
THE BISHOP!
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He lacks accuracy, his mechanics are off and he wilts under pressure?
Julius Peppers and Atari Bigby are certainly going to have fun then - LOL
D00MED
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Ryan Mallet= Ryan Leaf - the wonderful personality
Touchstone
Johns Creek, GA
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Yes, Ponder cannot throw a deep ball with velocity and accuracy.
Actually it looks like he can.
FSU.Osceola
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So you do not like your quarterbacks to think too far ahead? He said he is thinking about the second contract because a second contract would mean he is playing well. Nowhere does that imply arrogance such as your rebuke implies, but instead it shows intelligence and a proper mental approach to the game.
FSU.Osceola
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Was gonna reply with something along these lines, but you put it quite well.
jayman419
Pittsburgh , PA
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Hey now, who do you think you are putting a reasonable, well thought out comment on this forum?
Slick Ric is the Man
Southern Pines, NC
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LOL. My gall knows no bounds.
FSU.Osceola
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