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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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May 30, 2011  08:07 AM ET

I still think it was a reach. I would have taken Mallett over him.

May 30, 2011  08:12 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

I still think it was a reach. I would have taken Mallett over him.

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.

May 30, 2011  09:04 AM ET

Dumb ****, do something first!!!!!

May 30, 2011  09:38 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

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.

Ryan Mallett = Matt Cassel with potential

May 30, 2011  11:26 AM ET

Almost all NFL first round draft picks are overconfident. Many fail to live up to expectations.

May 30, 2011  01:34 PM ET

I think Mallet would have given Viking fans something to get excited about.

May 30, 2011  01:55 PM ET

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

May 30, 2011  03:00 PM ET

Ryan Mallet= Ryan Leaf - the wonderful personality

May 30, 2011  04:54 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

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.

Yes, Ponder cannot throw a deep ball with velocity and accuracy.



Actually it looks like he can.

May 30, 2011  04:57 PM ET
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Dumb ****, do something first!!!!!

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.

May 30, 2011  05:41 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

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.

Was gonna reply with something along these lines, but you put it quite well.

May 30, 2011  11:20 PM ET
QUOTE(#11):

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.

Hey now, who do you think you are putting a reasonable, well thought out comment on this forum?

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May 31, 2011  11:42 AM ET
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Hey now, who do you think you are putting a reasonable, well thought out comment on this forum?

LOL. My gall knows no bounds.

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