Well, that pretty much sucked ass.

Although I'm very disappointed in the outcome of the game, I tip my hat to the 2008 NFC North Division champions. There are a lot of things to like about this team, from ownership on down. Adrian Peterson is a once in a generation type player, an owner that has no problems spending money to bring in top talent, and a dominating defense that is has a championship swagger about them.

But Tarvaris Jackson has become the 600 lb. gorilla in the room. I think it's premature to say that Tarvaris Jackson isn't an NFL quarterback, but there is a sense of urgency about this team that will not allow the quarterback position to remain in a state of flux. Either Jackson is the guy, or he isn't. Fish or cut bait. Shit or get off the pot. Insert your cliche here.

For every bad decision or series of drives that Jackson has, like his horrible interception today that Asante Samuel returned for a touchdown, he has a good series or game that gives you a glimpse into his potential, and makes you think he's the guy, like the TD drive right after the interception. Cool in the pocket, good decisions, solid throws. Or like his come from behind victory against Detroit. Or his 4 TD performance on the road against Arizona. Or his 4th quarter, come from behind victory against the Giants. The kid has shown NFL talent, but at what point does your patience run out?

This is a team that has few weaknesses. There are some key veterans that are aging, like Darren Sharper, Antoine Winfield, and Pat Williams, but they either have one or two years of productivity left or a promising young guy waiting in the wings to take their place. The right side of the offensive line needs some help, the defensive line needs a bookend pass rusher to complement Jared Allen, and...the 600 lb. gorilla.

I'll entrust the Vikings front office on the quarterback evaluation. But the winow of opportunity for this core of Vikings players is as open as it as going to get, so get a guy that can drive this car to Super Bowl glory, be it Tarvaris Jackson or someoene else.