Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said Friday that he's not planning a coaching change and that he can adequately judge whether Josh Freeman is a possible franchise quarterback, even if Freeman sees little game action.
Spielman also noted that he leaves decisions on who starts at quarterback in the hands of coach Leslie Frazier and his staff. Those admissions were key takeaways during a wide-ranging 42-minute interview with writers at Winter Park.
Spielman said he has no intention of firing Frazier despite the team's 1-6 record and three consecutive lopsided losses.
"Leslie Frazier is not going anywhere," Spielman said. "I am telling you that we are very committed to Leslie Frazier and this coaching staff."
Frazier's contract expires after next season, but it seems unlikely that the organization would allow him to coach as a lame duck because of the obvious distraction. That means the Vikings would need to make a decision on Frazier's status at the end of this season.
The team's disappointing performance and chaotic approach at quarterback have generated questions about Frazier's immediate job status.
"We back Coach Frazier 100 percent and we'll do everything we can to help him get this thing turned around," Spielman said.
The quarterback uncertainty has hovered over the entire season. Frazier named Christian Ponder the starter for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys but declined to announce whether Freeman or veteran Matt Cassel will serve as the backup.