Christian Ponder 

Ponder is a thinking man's quarterback with terrific intangibles and leadership skills.

Smart, poised pocket passer with terrific awareness.
Patient, displays a sense of timing, and hits receivers as they leave their breaks.
Stands strong in the pocket, throws a catch-able ball, and puts touch on passes when necessary. Has adequate arm strength and throws the out patterns well.
Senses pressure, steps up to avoid it, and knows where his receivers are on the field. Looks away from cover targets and goes to secondary receivers.
Terrific job commanding and controlling the offense.
The ability to place passes where only his receiver has a chance at the ball.
Mobile and can get outside the pocket to make throws on the move.

Grade 2.83
3.09 to 2.75 -- First-Year Contributor -- Prospect that has the ability to make plays from the get-go and start early into his rookie season.

What I didn't like: Christian Ponder. The Vikings clearly need a "quarterback of the future" after the tragically failed Brett Favre experiment of the past two years. Just not sure Ponder is the answer. Look at the list of NCAA leaders in any major passing category last year. Call me when you reach Ponder. When the phone doesn't ring, I'll know it's you.

I'd rather have Ponder than Gabbart. I don't think Gabbart will succeed with any sort of consistency in the NFL due to the offense Mizz runs. I really don't.

"Formo" wrote:

That said, I don't like the Ponder pick, either. It was a HUGE reach. But from the sounds of it the Vikings didn't have much choice considering no one wanted to trade up.

"Formo" wrote:

The guy I wanted the Vikes to pick was Locker. Not gonna do all that hot early, but with some time in the NFL I believe he can be a solid to great NFL QB.

That said.. I think the Vikes failed hard this draft. Time will tell, as always.

"Formo" wrote: