Minnesota Vikings: Why Jerome Simpson Will Help Christian Ponder Make Waves

July 7, 2012   ·   Arif Hasan   ·   Jump to comments

The Minnesota Vikings' offseason acquisition of Jerome Simpson will ensure that Christian Ponder establishes himself as a solid quarterback in the coming season. While not a flashy signing, Jerome Simpson possesses the basic skills necessary to open up the Vikings offense and maintain the offensive balance needed to be effective in today's NFL.
The Vikings have a bevy of problems, as you would expect of any 3-13 team. Beyond clear issues with the linebacker, safety and offensive line positions, the Vikings face uncertainty at wide receiver.
Not only has Percy Harvin caused headaches of his own, but the Vikings have not had a reliable deep threat since Sidney Rice and his bum hip left for greener pastures in Seattle.
The offseason saw some low-profile moves by the Vikings to shore up their weaknesses, including signing former Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson.
The lanky receiver will not be the savior of the organization, but he has a skill set that the Vikings need an...

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