Christian Ponder

Tucked inside the disappointment of the Vikings 33-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers is one definite silver lining. Sunday marked the first start in rookie quarterback Christian Ponder’s career, and what a time to make that start -- against the defending Super Bowl Champions.

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The Vikings lost at home to Green Bay 33-27 Sunday afternoon and fall to 1-6 on the season. Minnesota led 17-13 at halftime but was outscored 20-0 in the 3rd quarter. Minnesota staged a comeback in the 4th quarter with 10 straight points. Rookie Christian Ponder made his first NFL start and was 13-32 passing for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

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Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced today that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season including Sunday's game at home against Green Bay. Frazier says Ponder gives the Vikings the best chance to win right now and that he's not giving up on the 2011 season.

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Viking head coach Leslie Frazier is expected to announce at a press conference today at 11:30am that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the Vikings when they play at home against Green Bay on Sunday at 3:15, pregame on WJON at 2:00.

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ESPN's Chris Mortenson is reporting that the Vikings will start rookie quarterback Christian Ponder Sunday against Green Bay. Both Ponder and veteran Donovan McNabb were reportedly informed of the decision by head coach Leslie Frazier Tuesday afternoon. Ponder was 9-17 passing for 99 yards Sunday at Chicago. McNabb has led the Vikings to a 1-5 record through the first 6 games.

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Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced Monday that he'll announce Wednesday who his starting quarterback will be this week against Green Bay. The decision comes down to veteran Donovan McNabb or rookie Christian Ponder. Ponder relieved McNabb Sunday night and was 9-17 passing for 99 yards.

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The Vikings lost 39-10 at Chicago Sunday night to fall to 1-5 on the season. Devin Hester made a pair of big plays for the Bears. He had a 48-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter and added a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown in the 2nd half. Jay Cutler threw for 267 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions.

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Leslie Frazier is a loyal friend to Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb. But at 0-4, can Frazier afford to be loyal to someone who has no future with the Vikes? Or should he begin seasoning Christan Ponder as QB?

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Viking head coach Leslie Frazier is staying with Donavan McNabb but for how long? I say it's time to go with the rookie, Christian Ponder or 2nd year man Joe Webb. McNabb is completing just 58% of his passes and is averaging just 158 yards passing per game. An inexperienced quarterback could do that and could get better in the process. Ponder is the obvious choice because he was a first round pick but if Ponder isn't ready then Webb would be a better option than McNabb.

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Three games, three losses. It's looking more and more like it's time to bench veteran Donovan McNabb and bring in greenhorn Christian Ponder.

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