The 2009 Minnesota Vikings: The Man Who Will Make or Break the Season

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Another reason he is so crucial, and maybe the most obvious; Percy Harvin will help out the quarterback—whoever that may be.

While we don’t know who will be starting for Minnesota in 2009, either Tarvaris Jackson, Sage Rosenfels, or even Brett Favre, Percy will be a major factor in facilitating more options.

But regardless, the Vikings’ quarterback situation is iffy at best. And I’m still not confident—although hopeful—we have the quarterback for a late playoff run.

However, no matter who quarterbacks the Vikes, Percy Harvin will create creases against the defenses. This will definitely ease the job for the starting QB. His speed will create double teams, leaving holes for open wide receivers, and he will simply provide another solid option for the Vikings to look at for the upcoming season.

But lastly, Percy Harvin may even assist in running the offense. This past weekend, the usually conservative-minded Brad Childress finally broke out of his shell and, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, unleashed 30 new plays involving Harvin in the shotgun—all running the Wildcat offense.

With Harvin Having successfully ran the Wildcat in some fashion at the University of Florida, this is what really excited most Vikings fans, including myself. A player who can be utilized in various positions is always a weapon, especially if those include WR, RB, and QB. Just imagine him taking a snap with Adrian Peterson in the backfield.

Oh my, this could get exciting.

Or Percy Harvin running the option with AD right behind him.

Or Percy running a play-action with AD, and turning up the field for a 40-yard score.

Wow. I can’t wait for this season.

At this time, there can’t be any real accolades or predictions of how Harvin will perform in his rookie year. But, let me tell you; everything is shaping out to be exactly as I hoped.

It all seems like a perfect fit for Percy Harvin in Minnesota. With the off-field work and practices getting done, he just needs to keep on running like the Energizer bunny. If so, the Minnesota Vikings just might be playing in February.

Gosh, I sure hope so.

This article was first published on The Purple Trojan

Brian Wagner is a Staff Writer at Most Valuable Network

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