Vikings Want To Trade For Sage?

by Tim on Feb 28, 2008 5:07 PM CST in News

"According to a league source, Minnesota is offering Houston a third-round 2008 draft pick in exchange for backup Sage Rosenfels, who went 4-1 last season in place of injured Texans starter Matt Schaub. Houston, which finished a franchise-best 8-8 last season, is said to be seeking a second-round pick in exchange for Rosenfels, who is not a free agent."

Yowza. We've argued about the merits of Schaub v. Sage before, so I'm not going to revisit them here. Except to say that Matt Schaub will one day broker peace in the Middle East while simultaneously ending world hunger. A little more than a month ago, I wrote this:

What about all the noise about trading Sage for a draft pick? A pipe dream, I say. If you can think of a team that would part with a third rounder or better for Sage, let me know. Otherwise, it ain't worth it; as the Texans saw down the stretch this past season, a competent second-stringer at QB is at the very least a worthwhile luxury, if not a downright necessity. Unless a needy team breathlessly offers a second-rounder, Sage goes nowhere. And I'd be shocked if there was a GM so in love with Sage that he'd be willing to make an offer Smithiak can't refuse.

If Banks' report is true, it sure looks like Rick Spielman may well be that breathless general manager to which I was referring, huh? And if he is indeed that hot for Sage, Smithiak should rob him blind. Hold strong to that demand of a second-rounder to see if the Texans can recoup the pick that we lost in last year's deal for The Schaub. See if the Vikes blink. If they do, then Rick Smith should throw his head back and cackle maniacally before agreeing to the deal. If Minnesota holds firm to the third-round offer, I think you still have to do the deal if you're the Texans. There are too many holes on the team to hang on to a backup when you could conceivably draft a starter at another position, particularly in a draft as potentially deep as this year's where absurd value can assuredly be had in Round Three. What say you, BRB?

Update [2008-2-29 1:34:32 by Tim]: Is the deal dead? I hope not. Let us cross our fingers and hope that cooler heads prevail. Kind of like the Cuban Missile Crisis, but with the Texans snaring a second-round draft pick from Khrushchev. I mean, the Vikings.

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Well..

3rd-rounder + Chester Taylor, please.

by Nashmeister on Feb 28, 2008 5:35 PM CST reply actions

Does this mean I get my two running backs?

I kid. I kid.

I would do it. Sage has proven to be a workhorse, a clutch performer, and a little turnover prone. Being a pick down as it is, I think there is any way we don't make this pick. I agree that we should try to squeeze a 2nd rounder out of Minn, but if not, maybe a 3rd this year and a third or fourth next. May seem high, but Sage has that 4-1 gold record. It could be enough to persuade the Vikes to pay a steeper price for a game managing QB.

IF this goes down, it definately changes our draft strategy some.

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Feb 28, 2008 5:51 PM CST reply actions

A 3rd sounds great...

but I'd be lying if I wasn't more than a little worried about Schaub (blessed be his name) and his potential ability to stay healthy for a full season.

by ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBuck on Feb 28, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions

I can't stop laughing

But that evil sort of laugh that you suggested Rick Smith should do. Frankly, I had forgotten about Sage and his "trade potential." But if Banks is correct and we take that away from Minnesota - well, that's just not nice.

Tell me again why I follow sports?

by DisplacedTexan on Feb 28, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions

Minnesota would be the new Houston

If they gave up a 2nd round pick for Sage. I like Sage and all, and Smith would absolutley have to do the deal if they ended up giving up a 2nd rounder, but that would be retarded on their end.

Hell, Billy fucking Volek is an unrestricted free agent, and he has big game experience. The Vikings fans would rue this deal from the get go.

by b0ng on Feb 28, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions

Wow.

I must be living right. I get a raise at work, I have a beautiful baby girl, and now this?! If we also manage to draft Jones or Rodgers-Cromartie, I am applying for sainthood.

by MDC on Feb 28, 2008 10:47 PM CST reply actions

Really, 3rd Rounder?

Hmm. This does put us in a pickle. I am also concerned about The Schaub's ability to make it through the whole season. Can't we just wait a year and see what our rising star can do behind a functioning O-line and running game?

Some teams play games on Sunday...ours goes to War. Go Texans!!!

by JMPeffer on Feb 28, 2008 11:32 PM CST reply actions

Holcomb

Trade Sage for the 3rd rounder and sign Kelly Holcomb for our back up. Thats a free third rounder IMHO.

by bullpen116 on Feb 29, 2008 12:49 PM CST reply actions

GGGrrrrrrrrrrr

I'd take a third....it would be nice to have him throwing interceptions to our defense.

by 1Texan on Feb 29, 2008 2:08 PM CST reply actions

Kaaaaahhhn!

Yep. Its like that.

Here's hoping Smithiak has a bait and switch tactic up thier sleeves on the counter offer.

Some counter offer subterfuge... like packaging Sage and a suckass d-line man of your choice for a 2nd rounder. Besides... It's pretty much common knowledge that all Travis Johnson needs is a change of scenery to unleash his inner beast! Right guys..? Right guys?

To DE or not to DE... that is the question.

by SOLIS on Feb 29, 2008 2:58 PM CST reply actions