Vikings Hiring

In an economy where the unemployment rate is at a staggering 9.3%, the Minnesota Vikings are doing there part to stimulate the economy. The news today that Tavaris Jackson has been placed on injured reserve (turf toe) for the rest of the year combined with Brett Favre's well-documented streak-ending shoulder injury have created a gaping hole at quarterback. The Vikings' third string quarterback Joe Webb appears likely to start, but even he is suffering from a hamstring injury. This prompted the Vikings to sign Patrick Ramsey, who hasn't thrown more than 30 completed passes since 2004. Perhaps you remember Ramsey from Steve Spurrier's forgettable 'fun 'n gun' offense with the Redskins.


The Vikings don't stop there. They, in partnership with the University of Minnesota, are hiring hundreds of people to rid TCF Bank Stadium of snow for its impromptu Monday Night Football game.

TCF Bank Stadium, today

At season's end, it looks like the Vikings will be hiring a new coach as well, having already left Brad Childress out in the cold. Those 9.3% of you should send your applications into the Vikings, because where else are you going to get a job? Canada?