Christian Ponder is supposed to be the Minnesota Vikings' present and future at quarterback.
He hasn't looked that way of late. The second-year pro has failed to eclipse 63 passing yards in two of the Vikings' last three games, a startling level of production that has some wondering if Ponder's job is in jeopardy.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said after Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that he doesn't plan to make any changes at this time.
"I really haven't thought about pulling him for a game and taking him out for a series or anything like that," Frazier said Sunday, via ESPN Twin Cities. Source: NFL.com Attached Thumbnails
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