Texans near deal to send QB Rosenfels to Minnesota

Sveen · 02-23-2009, 12:56 PM

The Texans and Minnesota are close to completing a trade that would send quarterback Sage Rosenfels to the Vikings, possibly for a fourth-round draft choice.

The Texans had no comment on the report.

This is the second year in a row in which the Vikings have been interested in acquiring Rosenfels as their starting quarterback. Rosenfels, who won six games in the last two seasons when replacing the injured Matt Schaub, is approaching the last year of his contract. If the trade is completed, the Vikings will want to extend Rosenfels' contract.

The Vikings have Tarvaris Jackson and Gus Frerotte on their roster. Jackson is a former second-round pick and Frerotte is a 14-year veteran.

Rosenfels, who grew up in Iowa and played at Iowa State, was hoping to be traded to the Vikings last year. Media reports said Minnesota offered a third-round draft choice, but the Texans wanted a second-round pick. Both teams denied an offer was made. The reason Rosenfels wants to be traded to the Vikings is that he would have a chance to start for a team that has Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor at running back and as has led the NFL in run defense for the last two years.

Source: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...t/6276358.html

LonghornsLegend · 02-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Is that the best they can do? I'd rather roll the dice on Vick.

Flyboy · 02-23-2009, 12:59 PM

LOL.

That's funny.

Menardo75 · 02-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Not a surprise to me. I really like what I have seen from Sage in his limited time. If this happens is it really a smart move for Houston though?

Brodeur · 02-23-2009, 01:00 PM

I'd love to see Sage go Helicopter in a Vikings uniform.

DHVF · 02-23-2009, 01:01 PM

Well this should put us over the top. lol

djp · 02-23-2009, 01:01 PM

Terrible. Sign Garcia over this clown.

LonghornsLegend · 02-23-2009, 01:02 PM

The lasting image in my head of Sage will be the Colts game when he tried to turn into superman(literally) and failed miserably at being a QB for the entire 4th quarter lol.

Maybe Next Year Millen2 · 02-23-2009, 01:04 PM

6tds 10 ints last year. I like this as a Lions fan. Actually it doesn't matter, all QBs torch us even Joey Harrington.

No actually Sage is decent QB nothing spectacular though, he'll be 31 this season so he's got a few years left. But for a 4th round pick why the heck not. They have 2 young guys forever developing in TJack and Booty and now a decent QB in Sage.

jayceheathman · 02-23-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Maybe Next Year Millen2

6tds 10 ints last year. I like this as a Lions fan. Actually it doesn't matter, all QBs torch us even Joey Harrington.

No actually Sage is decent QB nothing spectacular though, he'll be 31 this season so he's got a few years left. But for a 4th round pick why the heck not. They have 2 young guys forever developing in TJack and Booty and now a decent QB in Sage.

It will take TJack forever to develop.

comahan · 02-23-2009, 01:10 PM

Cant say Ill miss him.

Giantsfan1080 · 02-23-2009, 01:11 PM

Good move by the Texans I think. They could draft someone just as good as Sage with that 4th rd pick.

Scotty D · 02-23-2009, 01:12 PM

Solid movie. I can definitely see the Texans nab a QB somewhere in the draft now, a project guy like Nate Davis.

WinslowBodden · 02-23-2009, 01:15 PM

They could get so much better than Sage Rosenfels, I really have no idea what to say...

jayceheathman · 02-23-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

Solid movie. I can definitely see the Texans nab a QB somewhere in the draft now, a project guy like Nate Davis.

Or Chase Holbrook. :)

Gay Ork Wang · 02-23-2009, 01:19 PM

i want to see the Rosecopter next year!

02-23-2009, 01:29 PM

A little suprising as Scaub has missed time each of the last two years, but still an decent move, it shows your commitment to your starting QB and should give you another talented guy to put on the field. Might also give them the confidence to take a flyer on a guy like Pat White if he's willing to play a slash/wildcat role to get his foot in the door.

TitleTown088 · 02-23-2009, 01:30 PM

Did you turn them down for a 3rd rounder last year texans?

bored of education · 02-23-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardvikingsfan

Well this should put us over the top. lol

i laughed my ass off thank you sir!

gpngc · 02-23-2009, 01:32 PM

Obviously this is just a precursor to Houston reuniting Steve Slaton with Pat White.

IceKubes · 02-23-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TitleTown088

Did you turn them down for a 3rd rounder last year texans?

Supposedly they did. I think this trade would be solid for both parties. Yes Schaub has not been able to stay healthy the last two seasons but for the Texans to make some noise he has to. So while having Sage in reserve is nice, we aren't going to sniff the playoffs if he has to see a lot of playing time. He keeps us from tanking but at this point its winning season/playoffs or bust. As far as the Vikings go, as long as Sage knows he is the starter he should succeed there. He really had a nice year the first time Schaub went down. He went overboard this last season against the Colts because he was thinking about trying to win the starting job, not the game. If he has the job secured, not to mention that stingy D in Minnesota, he will be a good solid QB.

TitleTown088 · 02-23-2009, 01:39 PM

That's gold. And probably the most important contribution he'll ever make to the game.

CashmoneyDrew · 02-23-2009, 01:41 PM

Hmmmm, If Sage "Failcopter" Rosenfels can fetch a 4th rounder, I wonder what ole VY could net us?

TitleTown088 · 02-23-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by VoodooMonkey

Hmmmm, If Sage "Failcopter" Rosenfels can fetch a 4th rounder, I wonder what ole VY could net us?

A months prescription of Prozac and a 7th rounder.

bigbluedefense · 02-23-2009, 01:51 PM

wow....

i rather roll the dice on Jeff Garcia. this makes no sense to me.