Tarvaris Jackson Ready to Start Again?

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For avid readers of EMQB, you know I’ve always been a Tarvaris Jackson supporter. Until I couldn’t take anymore, that is. For all the promise and potential the Minnesota Vikings quarterback had, he was a monumental disappointment with his poor mechanics and often terrible decision-making, culminating in his benching after only the second week of this 2008 season. Many wondered if head coach Brad Childress’ choice was premature or even forced by the Vikings front office. After all, the team had spent several years touting TJack as their quarterback of the future. But the truth be known, then-backup Gus Frerotte actually gave the Vikings their best chance of winning football games. And maybe he still does.

But following this afternoon’s 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions, there’s cause to rethink the whole thing. Tarvaris played the entire second half after Gus left with a back injury and managed 8-of-10 passing for 105 yards and a touchdown. His QB rating was off the charts at 143. He looked like a completely different player, confidently making great reads and precise throws. Granted, he was playing against the winless Lions, owners of the NFL’s second worst defense, but I think Tarvaris deserves another chance to start and my guess is that he’ll get that chance next weekend at Arizona. After all, Gus is not the future of the Minnesota Vikings. But Tarvaris still could be.

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