How Much More to the Max on Friday Night for Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings aren’t going to play J.J. McCarthy in the preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It remains to be seen how the quarterback time will shake out, but you could make a good bet that Max Brosmer will get the second half. He has already been the talk of the preseason, but how high could it go?
Max Brosmer continues to be the talk of the preseason, and he’ll have ample run to put a stamp on his exposure for the Minnesota Vikings on Friday.
As things stand, it’s difficult to think that Sam Howell can be the MN Vikings backup quarterback for Week 1. He has looked mediocre at best, and downright unplayable at worst. I genuinely do not care that he has a year of starting experience. If anything, that makes the former Commanders team that employed him willingly that much more laughable.
If Howell isn’t going to be the backup, then there’s no reason for him to be rostered at all. Right now, both Brett Rypien and Brosmer look like much more capable NFL quarterbacks. Realistically, Brosmer has had the better training camp, regardless of how high Minnesota may be on Rypien. Unfortunately, the leap from an undrafted, one-year Big Ten starter to the NFL could be a bit drastic.
Max Brosmer Will Be a Central Focus Friday Night for the Vikings
Ultimately, it seems plausible that the QB2 for Minnesota is not currently on the roster. I suppose it could be Rypien because of his experience and development, but other options may present themselves. There are cut candidates with real run like Kenny Pickett or Jameis Winston that may be more desirable options.
No matter what, though, Saturday’s final preseason tilt will be yet another opportunity for Brosmer to put a big fat stamp on what has been nothing short of impressive. He has wowed in practice. He has put in the work. Brosmer has been early and stayed late. In games, Brosmer has been working with down-depth chart options, showcasing his abilities.
The former Gophers quarterback is no longer just a good story. He truly looks like the real deal, and a decade-long career as a backup or working into different starting situations would hardly be unexpected.
If he can start the journey with Minnesota, the state that gave him his first shot at the limelight, it would be even more exciting.
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