Jackson, Frerotte Wil Sit Vikes Preseason Game

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Story Created: Aug 26, 2008 at 11:15 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 26, 2008 at 11:21 PM CST

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks
Tarvaris Jackson and Gus Frerotte will sit out the preseason finale
on Thursday night at Dallas.

That opens the door for coaches to settle on a third quarterback
- either veteran Brooks Bollinger or rookie John David Booty.

Coach Brad Childress says he still has not decided who will
start against the Cowboys. Each player will get one half with a
chance to seal a spot on the roster behind Jackson and Frerotte.

Jackson has not played since injuring his knee against Baltimore
two weeks ago. But he says he will be ready to start the regular
season opener against Green Bay on Sept. 8.

The 37-year-old Frerotte took the day off of practice on Tuesday
and is entrenched as Jackson's backup.

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Wednesday, Aug 27 at 9:43 AM JustaDad wrote ...

Frerotte will handle sitting well due to all his experience (sitting)! hopefully Jackson won't get used to being on the bench... stud running back should sit too if its not important.

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