| Gus
Frerotte
Scout.com Headlines: |
Frerotte finding work at home?
Gus Frerotte may get his wish to play close to his family by becoming a two-time St. Louis Ram.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 7, 2009 |
Rosenfels officially a Viking
Sage Rosenfels is officially a Minnesota Viking, Scout.com has confirmed.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 27, 2009 |
Reaction: QBs, coordinators and more 
Bob Lurtsema talks about the Vikings’ QB situation, the qualities of Leslie Frazier and more.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 18, 2009 |
Childress non-committal on QBs
Brad Childress’ season-ending press conference didn’t bring much clarity to the Vikings' QB quandary
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 8, 2009 |
Next QB could come outside of team
As the Vikings enter offseason evaluation modes, they have to take a look at their options at QB.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 8, 2009 |
Frerotte frustrated with late-season handling
QB Gus Frerotte said he gave the Vikings the best chance to win down the stretch.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 6, 2009 |
Quarterback still the Vikings’ key question
The quarterback position still remains the most important offseason issue facing the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 6, 2009 |
Vikings know the urgency of Sunday
Some Vikings cited their history while others pointed to the urgency of the situation.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 27, 2008 |
Frerotte deals with frustration
QB Gus Frerotte talked about an online column begging for his re-insertion as the starter.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 25, 2008 |
Frerotte ‘not happy’ with QB decision
QB wasn’t pleased with Brad Childress’ decision to return to Tarvaris Jackson as the starter.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 19, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 233
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07/03/1971 |
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| 2009 Scout.com NFL Free Agency
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Pos Rank: #14 |
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How Acquired: Signed a multi-year contract with the Vikings on April 8, 2008.
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Rams: Followed his offensive coordinator from Minnesota and Miami, Scott Linehan, to the St. Louis Rams, where he served as the backup to Marc Bulger in 2006-07). In 3 starts in 2007, completed 94 of 167 passes (56.3%) for 1,104 yards with 7 TDs, 12 interceptions and a rating of 58.3.
Dolphins: Given an opportunity to start once again, signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2005. Led the Dolphins to a 9-7 record, starting 15 games and throwing for 18 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, en route to completing 257 of 494 (52.0%) passes for 2,996 yards and a rating of 71.9.
Vikings: First stint with the Viking was in 2003 and 2004, serving as a backup to Daunte Culpepper. In two relief starts in 2003, he completed 38 of 65 passes (58.5%) for 690 yards with 7 touchdowns, 2 interceptions and a 118.1 rating.
Bengals: Joined the Cincinnati Bengals in 2002, winning the starting job before giving way three games in to the season to Jon Kitna. In four games played, connected on 44 of 85 passing (51.8%) for 437 yards with 1 TD, 5 interceptions and a 46.1 rating.
Broncos: After signing with the Denver Broncos in 2000, he started 6 of 10 games after Brian Griese was injured and led the Broncos to the playoffs, falling in the opening round to eventual Super Bowl Champion Ravens. Completed 138 of 232 passes (59.5%) for 1,776 yards, 9 touchdowns, 8 interceptions and a rating of 82.1. Returned primarily as a backup in 2001.
Lions: Signed with the Detroit Lions in 1999. Stepped in for the injured Charlie Batch and started for the Lions in the playoffs. Starting 6 of 9 games played, completing 175 of 288 passes (60.8%) for 2,117 yards, 9 TDs, 7 interceptions and a rating of 83.6.
Redskins: Originally a seventh-round draft choice (No. 197 overall) by the Washington Redskins in 1994, the same year the Redskins drafted quarterback Heath Shuler with the No. 3 overall pick. By the next season, Frerotte was the starting quarterback due to Shuler's injuries and struggles. Started four games as a rookie in 1994, completing 46 of 100 passes (46.0%) for 600 yards with 5 touchdowns, 5 interceptions and a passer rating of 61.2. In 16 games in 1995, 11 as the starter, completed 199 of 396 passes (50.3%) for 2.751 yards, 13 TDs, 13 interceptions and a rating of 70.2. Earned Pro Bowl honors in 1996, completing 270 of 470 passes (57.4%) for 3,453 yards with 12 TDs, 11 interceptions and a 79.3 rating, but may be better remembered by an incident in which he injured himself by ramming his head into a padded cement wall in celebration following a touchdown in a game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, spraining his neck. In 1997, started 13 games and completed 204 of 402 passes (50.7%) for 2,682 yards, 17 TDs, 12 interceptions and a 73.8 rating. In 1998, started 2 of 3 games played and threw for 283 yards, 1 TD, 3 interceptions while completing 25-of-54 passes (46.3%) and a rating of 45.5.
College: At the University of Tulsa, he finished his college career as the school's second-ranked all-time passer behind T.J. Rubley. Threw for 5,480 yards and 32 touchdowns on 432 of 860 passing. His 2,871 passing yards as a senior were the most by a Tulsa q |
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