The people have spoken and they want … Mike Glennon?
Actually, they continue to speak — via a Minneapolis Star Tribune online poll — about who they prefer the team go after to replace QB Teddy Bridgewater, who went down Tuesday with a severe knee injury.
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As of early Wednesday, Vikings fans have answered the question "If the Vikings acquire a veteran quarterback, who would you prefer?" with Glennon, 26, the rangy former N.C. State QB who is currently Jameis Winston's backup with the Buccaneers. So far, Glennon (28 percent of the vote) is edging out current lightening rod Colin Kaepernick (24 percent).
Noted NFL.com: "Tampa Bay sounds content to keep Glennon around as a sturdy backup option. With nobody else but Ryan Griffin listed behind Jameis Winston, the Bucs themselves are an injury away from comprehensive disaster. Glennon, however, would give the Vikings an intriguing young passer and potential long-term backup for Bridgewater. Convincing Tampa to play ball won't be easy."
Glennon has played 19 games in a three-year NFL career with the Bucs, getting his most action as a rookie in 2013, completing 247 of 416 passes for 2,608 yards and 19 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He didn't get into a regular-season game in 2015.
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Interestingly, Kaepernick is running second in the poll, just ahead of former lightning rod Michael Vick.
Here's how the Star Tribune poll of some 3,100 voters stood Wednesday morning:
Quarterback, percent, votes
Mike Glennon, 28%, 880
Colin Kaepernick, 24%, 744
Michael Vick, 20%, 648
Mark Sanchez, 12%, 387
Zach Mettenberger, 9%, 296
Geno Smith, 7%, 207
