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Frazier to Ponder: 'We'll get a lot of wins together'

Vikings' quarterback Christian Ponder says Leslie Frazier told him they will "get a lot of wins together" following Sunday's disappointing loss to the Raiders. Ponder threw three interceptions in the game, but Frazier remains confident in the rookie QB.
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Vikings' quarterback Christian Ponder says Leslie Frazier told him they will "get a lot of wins together" following Sunday's disappointing loss to the Raiders. Ponder threw three interceptions in the game, but Frazier remains confident in the rookie QB.

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