Report: Vikings’ players told Shaun Hill will start against Tennessee
According to a report, Shaun Hill is expected to get the start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Tennessee Titans.
The Minnesota Vikings made a big move recently to acquire quarterback Sam Bradford a first-round pick. With the team losing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a terrible knee injury, the Vikings felt they needed to make a move. However, with the regular season rapidly approaching and Bradford still adjusting to life in Minnesota, the Vikings might let Shaun Hill start on Sunday, when the team takes on the Tennessee Titans.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Vikings’ players have been informed that Hill will be the starter. Hill has filled the role of the quarterback that has stepped in throughout his career and the Vikings feel confident enough he can give them a chance to win on the road.
The #Vikings players were informed QB Shaun Hill is expected to start this week, sources say. The team hasn’t made a formal announcement.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2016
This move also gives the Vikings another week to get Bradford ready and adjusted to the playbook. That extra week could go a long way and if Hill wins on Sunday, they might be able to buy him even more time to get ready. With the price that they gave up, they will have to get Bradford in sooner rather than later.
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It’s a heavy price to pay, but when a quarterback goes down, a team’s season could be derailed immediately. The Vikings have built a strong team, but even they know they need a quarterback to go where they want to.