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Starting a rookie quarterback is always risky, and this shortened off-season with certainly make things even more difficult for both the Minnesota Vikings and rookie QB Christian Ponder.

Fortunately, there are certain things that a player can do and things that a team can do for their QB.

Because of his background in a pro-style offense, Ponder should be more adjusted to the NFL than some of the other QBs in his draft class.

Ponder was also able obtain a copy of the playbook on the one day that the lockout was lifted following the first round of the NFL Draft.

I believe that Ponder is in the best position for success of the QBs in his draft class. However, there are still many things that both he and the Vikings will need to do for an even remote shot at success in 2011.

Here are some of the things that will need to be achieved for Ponder to see any success as a rookie starting quarterback.