Harvin wants out

[ted4887]

I can't imagine we've had a player ever that has missed as much practice as Harvin has.

Practice?

[Scott K]

Quote:

Citing a source with knowledge of the situation, Profootballtalk.com reports that Percy Harvin's unhappiness in Minnesota is not contract related.

Harvin essentially tweeted confirmation of PFT's report on Wednesday evening. "I said I have issues to be worked out," Harvin wrote. "Money not at all being the problem. I've done everything asked and more." Harvin may be referring to his on-field role in Bill Musgrave's offense. He only played 58.4 percent of the Vikings' snaps in 2011, and was on the sideline for many red-zone packages.

[Hory]

As long as the Vikings continue to build their teams with players that have "me first" personalities...they will continue to be the doormat of the NFC North. I'd rather have an over-the-hill Donald Driver who puts the ego aside, and cares more about the team's success.

[traveler]

As long as the Vikings continue to build their teams with players that have "me first" personalities...they will continue to be the doormat of the NFC North. I'd rather have an over-the-hill Donald Driver who puts the ego aside, and cares more about the team's success.

So would I, but lets see how this plays out before we lump Percy into the "Randy Moss" camp.

It could well be that since we're losing badly, he's getting frustrated at his lack of action in the current offensive scheme, and i tend to agree with him there. I'd lilke to see a guy with his skills on the field more that 58 % of the time.

[mnviking28]

+1 Traveler. If you are a competitor and really want to win, and you know you can be helping the team on the field, to be standing on the sideline for almost half the time your team has the ball has to be ultra frustrating. He has come out and said it isn't money related. If it isn't money related, what is left? Offensive style of the team and the way he is used on the field. You stand on the sideline while they play guys like Camarillo, Burton and Aromashodu? If they offer something that you don't, I would understand that. But, he knows that he is better on one leg than they are on two.

He wasn't used as much on kicks last year so they could work on the Marcus Sherels/Lorenzo Booker project, he stood on the sideline half of the time on offense, I could see someone with a competitive nature and wanting to win being unhappy with all of that.

[MUSKY18]

Knowing most of the facts now, I can see Percy's point. If he is healthy, there shouldn't be an offensive snap during the game where he is on the sidelines. While most people (the "pros" on EPSN, NFL network, etc) don't consider him a weapon, he most definately is. Anytime he touches the ball he has the potential to make a big play. Why wouldn't you want that on the field as much as possible. Instead of getting rid of Percy, how about we get rid of Musgrave and this crappy offense he runs.

[Scott K]

Quote:

Percy Harvin suggested on his Twitter page Thursday afternoon that he has no plans to hold out of training camp.

"I'm really clueless on the crazy reports," wrote Harvin. "Had a great (practice) today ... To all my real fans and real Vikes fans see u at Mankato." The "crazy" reports weren't reports at all, rather beat writers transcribing Harvin's own muddled comments on the reasons for his unhappiness. Harvin had tweeted Wednesday night that he and coach Leslie Frazier are now "on the same page." Frazier predicted after Thursday's practice that the Harvin soap opera "should be behind us."

[Rippinlip]

I tend to agree with Percy and the way the offensive scheme is being run.

How many times do we sit Adrian in crucial situations too?

We have discussed that in the past too.

Having Percy and Adrian on the field the majority of the time will loosen up the other options we have, if nothing else they will be demanding defenses to pay attention to them.

Sitting our potentially 2 biggest threats on any play is insane.

[flipper]

You are dreaming if you think Adrian will come back as the kind of player he was.

[SFC]

I'm shocked. Harvin has NEVER been a distraction to the team. This is such a surprise.

Vindication in 3...2...1....

Save this limit eventually you may be able to use this post. Looks like you may have to wait another year to show everyone you are right about Percy.

[klecker]

No off season last year, new head coach, new offensive coordinator. A vet QB that couldn’t figure it out, then a rookie. That’s a lot of change to go thru virus his rookie year. Clearly this team really sucks and he wants out or he is a punk. Since he knows what a good team is, college and his rookie year. He has shed some light on what to expect this year.

[LMITOUT]

Save this limit eventually you may be able to use this post. Looks like you may have to wait another year to show everyone you are right about Percy.

This entire episode just further illustrates that I have been right all along. A distraction to the team from Day #1.

He's already had physical issues, but it now appears he's mentally unstable as well...although one could say that he was mentally unstable the day he smoked dope right before the NFL combine.

[james_walleye]

Lol good lord......

[Scott K]

[Scott K]

Quote:

Christian Ponder and Percy Harvin have discussed getting together to work out in Florida over the next couple weeks.

It's another sign that Harvin's trade request now looks like water under the bridge. He returned to practice on Thursday and later suggested that he has no plans to hold out of training camp. There's no reason to bump Harvin down any draft boards.

Maybe the media blown it out of proportion? Nah, that never happens!

It is good to see the Vikings with a set starting QB working out with his recievers before the season starts. Just think if Ponder, and Harvin click on the same page?? Harvin is a dangerous reciever, and has the potential to lead the NFL, he just needs a coach to give him the chance, and a QB to throw it to him.

[james_walleye]

I dont know......hes mentally unstable you know hahahaha

[LMITOUT]

But probably not quite as unstable as Vikings Fan.

[flipper]

Harvin is probably trying to drag Ponder down to his level.

[james_walleye]

That has to be it flipper....

[Scott K]

Harvin is probably trying to drag Ponder down to his level.

Haha, I could see the headlines now "Ponder and Harvin caught in Florida stoned, eating Doritos"

Harvin isnt a stupid kid, just because he smoked in college doesnt make him a druggie. If that was the case, the world would be about 75% or more full of druggies.

[LMITOUT]

Harvin isnt a stupid kid, just because he smoked in college doesnt make him a druggie.

[flipper]

Can they give him a drug test right now or does that violate his contract?

[Scott K]

Wise decision? Nope, does it make him a life time doper, or someone that will always have poor decisions ?

[LMITOUT]

Wise decision? Nope, does it make him a life time doper, or someone that will always have poor decisions ?

The bigger question is should the Vikings be taking chances on players like this, especially considering that the Vikings really haven't done much of anything in 50+ years and are basically rebuilding every year because of their horrible drafting ability. Maybe a team loaded with talent can afford to take a flier on someone like Harvin with questionable ethics and poor track record, but the Vikings weren't/aren't in that position and in all reality should have passed on him like 2/3's of the other teams did to take a safer pick.

Considering the amount of time he has been away from the team and the constant distractions, they've been lucky...so far, but it appears the edges are starting to fray a bit. But then again, I'm not sure that a 3-13 record is very lucky!

[Scott K]

The Vikings arent that far removed from being on top of the division for several years. SB? Well that is something that just hasnt came their way. Harvin has stayed out of trouble, he hasnt had many headache issues, and has shown that when he is on the field, he is a play maker. If I were him, I would be complaining about the lack of play time as well. Along with Peterson. The coaching staff ought to be kicked out on their cans.

There are a lot worse players out there then Harvin, I will take is shaky past with his upside any day.