Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. The central argument in favor of Hall is this: “You might as well see what you have in Hall because you’re probably not winning a Super Bowl anyway this season.” That thesis has its merits — Minnesota probably won’t win the chip without its original QB1 — but folks must remember that mentality is their personal motto. Head coaches don’t think in terms of “we’re not going to win, so screw it.” 
Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Vikings fan among Denver Broncos fans in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports. Minnesota currently has hold of a playoff spot, the No. 6 seed, courtesy of its five-game winning streak in October and November. In fact, finishing the season 4-1 or 3-2 should punch a ticket to the postseason. Inserting a rookie “to see what he’s got” doesn’t jibe with a team that must win now — like this weekend. To be fair, Hall played two offensive drives against the Atlanta Falcons one month ago and performed quite well on one. He then succumbed to a concussion, and the Joshua Dobbs Show began the same day. So, credit to the Pro-Hall group: The man appeared like he could succeed. But that was one drive. 
Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) hands the ball off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports It’s easy for a fan to emotionally mail it in after Kirk Cousins’ injury because the team won’t realistically win the Super Bowl. Head coaches aren’t hired or paid to think like that. Neither are players. All things considered, if O’Connell shared the “we’re not going anywhere, so I am throwing the rookie into the fire” opinion, he shouldn’t be an NFL head coach. If, in a few weeks, the Vikings have a 6-8 or 6-9 record, then is an appropriate time to give Hall some playing time. But unless O’Connell genuinely believes Hall is the best quarterback of Joshua Dobbs, Nick Mullens, and the 25-year-old, now is not the time to quit on a season for 2024 quarterback evaluations. 
Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. And that’s why Dobbs or Mullens will likely be named the starter on Wednesday afternoon. Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). All statistics provided by Pro Football Reference / Stathead; all contractual information provided by OverTheCap.com.The post Vikings Fans Want Jaren Hall to Start. But Here’s the Problem. appeared first on Vikings Territory. Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2023/news/ ... want-jaren
