http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/26309 Recent articles about John David Booty en-us The Vikings today waived quarterback Kyle Wright, just two months after signing him as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami. The Star Tribune reports that the release puts the team at four quarterbacks, Tarvaris Jackson, Gus Frerotte, Brooks Bollinger and rookie John David Booty, and those four will be the ones they take to training camp. The Vikings roster is at 80, the maximum number of players they will be allowed to take to camp. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:34:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287636 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287636 There are fairly firm arguments behind the Favre-to-Minnesota speculation.  One:  Favre is a West Coast guy, and the Vikings are a West Coast team.  Two:  The Vikings have Favre's old QB coach, Darrell Bevell, as their offensive coordinator, which would give Favre a certain comfort-level.  Three:  Favre was not comfortable having to play an outdoor game in Green Bay with the temperature nearing absolute zero, and would prefer to play for a warm-weather and/or dome team.  Four:  The Vikings have the running game, defense and offensive line to win…they just need a proven quarterback.  Five:  The Vikings receiver corps would become legit with Favre throwing them the ball. Unfortunately, to paraphrase Rick Blaine, arguments like these aren't worth a hill of beans in this crazy world.  We have no idea if Favre even wants back in (despite the pronouncements of people like Peter King, who act as though they can peer directly into Favre's mind).  We don't know what the Packers would do if Favre asked for reinstatement.  We do know that the fans in Green Bay would love him back, and according to PFT, the other Packer players - with the exception of Aaron Rodgers - would also welcome Brett with open arms. We know little for certain, so all we can do is raise hypotheticals.  Like:  What if Favre asked for reinstatement, and the Packers decided to make him the starting QB again, sending Aaron Rodgers to the bench? PFT thinks Rodgers would ask for a trade…and I agree.  He's been sitting there as the heir-apparent for years - finally the king leaves and it's his turn…and then the rug gets pulled out from under him.  Wouldn't you be pissed? Here would be a legitimate opportunity for the Vikes to jump in and take advantage of the Packers' sticky situation…by trading for Aaron Rodgers.  Many of the above arguments in favor of Favre would hold for Rodgers too:  He's worked in the West Coast system.  He was coached by Darrell Bevell.  He would have a good running game to lean on. Of course there are other arguments that don't fall in Rodgers' favor.  He actually has less game experience than Tarvaris Jackson.  He wouldn't have the best receivers to throw to, and lacks a reliable tight end.  However, Rodgers would give T-Jack legitimate competition in training camp.  Even if he was beaten out by T-Jack, he would have to be considered a better back-up than aged Gus Frerotte or green John David Booty.  At least, if Rodgers were on the roster, we wouldn't be staring at this frightening T-Jack or nothing proposition. But wouldn't acquiring Rodgers over Favre defeat the whole purpose of getting a new quarterback?  Isn't Favre desirable because he's established, and could lead us to the Super Bowl now? I prefer to deal in real-world possibilities, not pipe-dreams.  We're not getting Brett Favre.  No, we don't have much of a chance at Rodgers either…but Rodgers-to-Minnesota is at least in the realm of the semi-plausible.  And I say, if the chance does come up, make a run at him.  Maybe he doesn't help you win it in 2008, but the last I looked, Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen were still young.  The window is at least two years, maybe three (and yes I realize Pat Williams, Antoine Winfield, Matt Birk and some other guys are getting to the end).  Rodgers, if he worked out, would give you a QB across all of that window…not just for one desperate run.  Plus, Favre is old, and let's face it…he's due to get hurt. Maybe in Candy Land or Oz Favre would be a great idea for the Vikings…but in this universe, give me Rodgers. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:16:17 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287452 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287452 USC had 10 players selected in this past weekend's NFL Draft, yet the talent rich Trojans have failed to win a national title since 2004. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:57:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261126 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/261126 The USC quarterback has become college football's "it" position for this decade and rightfully so. Since 2001 the signal callers for the Trojans have included Heisman trophy winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart as well as Rose Bowl MVP John David Booty. Starting next season the torch will be passed to fourth-year junior Mark Sanchez. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:04:34 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/239072 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/239072 Nothing spectacular here. Just a short Pro Day message from USC QB John David Booty, who happened to be parked next to me in the parking lot. We were both leaving campus at the same time, so I figured why not get a few words from the Trojan QB. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:27:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234406 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/234406 What's up, Yard? I spent today at USC's Pro Day, where Sedrick Ellis, Keith Rivers, Thomas Williams, John David Booty, Lawrence Jackson, Fred Davis, Sam Baker, Chilo Rachal, Terrell Thomas, and others, worked out for NFL scouts. Below is a bit of what I learned after watching the drills, and also from speaking to coaches and scouts. These are the five guys who I watched most closely. I shot some video and a bunch of photos; between now and the Draft, we'll release some of the video, and I'll post some of the photos here in the comments. - Dewey CHAUNCEY WASHINGTON (RB): One scout said to me that on film Washington looks like a 4.73 guy. No one expected him to run a 4.35 forty. But he did. Surprise of the day. The stadium erupted when his official time was announced. SEDRICK ELLIS (DT): Sedrick Ellis is a beast, and fast too. Five seconds flat in the 40. But most impressive was his quickness out of the stance. The guy fires up and into his blocks. I don't think he'll last past Cincy at #9. KEITH RIVERS (LB): 42" inch vertical today. He literally out-jumped the machine designed to test vertical leaps. He had to do it again so that he could be measured properly. Rivers had nothing to prove today, but he worked out anyway. THOMAS WILLIAMS (LB): Maybe the smartest guy on the field. Scouts with whom I spoke love his intangibles and also his work ethic. He's not the same caliber as Rivers, but he helped himself today. I spoke with his teammate Rey Maualuga, who in a nutshell said that Williams was the most impressive guy at Pro Day, and that he made himself some money with a bump in draft stock. SAM BAKER (OT): He's a value pick in the second round, and a steal in the third round. He doesn't fare well on the quote-unquote measurables (i.e. he's slooooooooow) but in position drills he looks like a first-rounder. He's a football player, not a 40-yard-dash runner. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:09:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/227052 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/227052 With many of the top QBs having had their Pro Day workouts already, it's time to update the QB rankings. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:51:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/221444 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/221444 So, it's time to update my QB rankings after all of the goings-on at the combine, and there is some movement from the initial ones. I may well be a lone wolf here, but don't count Brian Brohm out just yet when it comes to that #1 QB spot. And Colt Brennan? Well, he looked like a stallion in Indy - must've increased his daily hay diet after the Senior Bowl, or maybe he just ate a lot of Wheaties, because he's on the move up again. Oh, and remember this name: Kevin O'Connell. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:49:30 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/166755 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/166755 We know Matt Ryan and Brian Brohm are the top two guys, though there are some more sold on Brohm (and for that matter, Ryan) than others. But, beyond those two (almost) sure bets, it's a crap shoot as to who'll be the next few signal-callers off of the board heading into the NFL Scouting Combine. Are you wacko for Flacco? Plenty of scouts and GMs certainly are. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:51:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/145613 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/145613 According to TMZ, John David's brother, former QB and current Fox "sportscaster" Josh Booty was arrested for a DUI this morning, and proceeded to become belligerent, was tased and had his head cracked open. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:44:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/140800 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/140800 THIS IS IT! The finale of FIO's Bracket Brawls: College Football Championship Series. See which team was crowned the National Champion in this simulation run by staff writer Dan Mesday. In addition, you can find the tournament leaders in passing, rushing and receiving. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:25:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/63777 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/63777 Over the weekend, the Semifinals of the tournament-style college football playoff took place - LSU vs. USC and Hawai'i vs. Oklahoma. Read about what went down in each game and take a look at the teams that advanced to the Finals of FIO's Bracket Brawls! Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:36:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/57358 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/57358 Over the weekend, Round 2 of the tournament-style college football playoff took place between the eight teams that made it thru the first round. Read about what went down in each game and take a look at the teams that advanced to the next round as we move into the semifinals! Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:34:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/51888 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/51888 Over the weekend, Round One of the tournament-style college football playoff took place between 16 previously selected/seeded teams. Read about what went down in each game and take a look at the teams that advanced to the next round - you may be very surprised!!! Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:00:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/48600 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/48600