| Gus
Frerotte
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Frerotte finding work at home?
Gus Frerotte may get his wish to play close to his family by becoming a two-time St. Louis Ram.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 7, 2009 |
Rosenfels officially a Viking
Sage Rosenfels is officially a Minnesota Viking, Scout.com has confirmed.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 27, 2009 |
Reaction: QBs, coordinators and more 
Bob Lurtsema talks about the Vikings’ QB situation, the qualities of Leslie Frazier and more.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 18, 2009 |
Childress non-committal on QBs
Brad Childress’ season-ending press conference didn’t bring much clarity to the Vikings' QB quandary
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 8, 2009 |
Next QB could come outside of team
As the Vikings enter offseason evaluation modes, they have to take a look at their options at QB.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 8, 2009 |
Frerotte frustrated with late-season handling
QB Gus Frerotte said he gave the Vikings the best chance to win down the stretch.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 6, 2009 |
Quarterback still the Vikings’ key question
The quarterback position still remains the most important offseason issue facing the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 6, 2009 |
Vikings know the urgency of Sunday
Some Vikings cited their history while others pointed to the urgency of the situation.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 27, 2008 |
Frerotte deals with frustration
QB Gus Frerotte talked about an online column begging for his re-insertion as the starter.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 25, 2008 |
Frerotte ‘not happy’ with QB decision
QB wasn’t pleased with Brad Childress’ decision to return to Tarvaris Jackson as the starter.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 19, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 237
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07/03/1971 |
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| 2005 Scout.com NFL Free Agency
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Pos Rank: #9 |
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| Biography: |
The Vikings brought Gus Frerotte aboard after a one-month search for a veteran backup in the 2003 free agency period. They settled on Frerotte to help on the sidelines with the maturation of Daunte Culpepper.
He has a 76.2 QB rating after spending five years with Washington, one with Detroit, two with Denver, one with Cincinnati and one with the Vikings.
2003: Filled in admirably for an injured Daunte Culpepper, making two starts. Set a team record with a 157.2 passer rating in his first start as a Viking, with four TDs and an interception. Finished the season with a 118.1 rating on seven TDs and two interceptions.
2002: Started three games for the Bengals, and the season ended as one of only two years in which Frerotte has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns (1 TD, 5 INTs).
2001: Played in four games for Denver, starting one, and ended with a 101.7 quarterback rating, the highest of his career.
2000: Started six games for the Broncos, throwing nine TDs and eight INTs.
1999: Started six of the 10 games he played in for Detroit and ended the season with 2,117 yards, nine TDs and seven INTs.
1998: Started two games for Washington in his final season as a Redskin.
1997.Started every game he played (13) for the Redskins, finishing with 2,682 yards and a 73.8 QB rating.
1996: Started all 16 games for the Redskins, completing 57.8 percent of his passes, throwing for a career-high 3,453 yards and a 79.3 rating.
1995: Started 11 of 16 games, throwing 13 TDs and 13 INTs.
1994: Played in and started four games as a rookie, throwing for 600 yards and a 61.3 QB rating.
College: Finished his career at Tulsa as the school’s second-leading passer behind T.J. Rubley. Ended up with 5,480 yards and 32 TDs with a 50.2 completion percentage.
Personal: Led Ford City (Pa.) High School to its first district final in school history in 1988. Lettered four times in baseball, three times in football and three times in basketball. He and wife Ann have a daughter, Abigail, and two sons, Gunnar and Gabriel.
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