With the Minnesota Vikings coming off an improbable victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, second-year quarterback Christian Ponder, in light of his above-average performance over the season’s first three weeks, is beginning to receive some positive attention in NFL circles. Leading the Vikings to a surprising 2-1 record, Ponder, although lacking in making [...]
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