Vikings trade for Sam Howell

comet52 wrote:

I said a while ago they would build a QB room that is no threat to JJM in any way.  No Karen, no Kirko.  It's smart business.

JJM is the biggest investment at the position in franchise history and it's not exaggerating to say everything rides on his development at this point.  They're not taking any stupid chances.  The media silly season QB circus was never relevant.

Any top 10 drafted QB is never going to have any real competition for the spot, so yeah Uncle Sammy isn't a threat....but he's played a lot of NFL games already for a 24 year old. Tough minded and competitive. Not a bad athlete. And now being enrolled in KOC QB School, I expect him to recognize the opportunity and maximize the learning. And can win some games possibly if need be as a backup with a talented offense. I think JJ and Sam will get along big time.

Good arm, doesn't play with fear, arguably needs to play with more judgement.

KOC, get ready for more reprogramming....

StickierBuns wrote:

He's kind of like a more stout and juiced Case Keenum with a stronger arm. Hope he can get incrementally better with a year in KOC University, but not expecting miracles. He's an ok QB2 and that's fine.

I haven't seen much of Howell. Keenum's magic was off script plays and Houdini like escapes from pressure. Does Howell have that?

FLVike wrote:

He does throw a pretty ball

He's kind of like a more stout and juiced Case Keenum with a stronger arm. Hope he can get incrementally better with a year in KOC University, but not expecting miracles. He's an ok QB2 and that's fine.

Do you guys like Howell more or less than Mullens?

hogjowlsjohnny wrote:


I haven't seen much of Howell. Keenum's magic was off script plays and Houdini like escapes from pressure. Does Howell have that?

Somewhat, yes. He's kind of a Keenum-Baker Mayfield combo IMO, that's who he reminds me of watching him play. Please don't think I'm saying he's a Baker Mayfield type player, I'm not....or even a Case Keenum. But his style of play reminds me a bit of both.

medaille wrote:

Do you guys like Howell more or less than Mullens?

Similar types, Sam's got more arm juice than Mullens. Maybe some upside still? Nick is 30. Same kind of gunslinger mentality.

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#Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Sam Howell:

“There were moments when he put the team on his back (in Washington)… he’s super talented, we’re excited to have him.”