Harvin wants out

[fishersofmen]

I love Percy as a player but if he is expecting that deal.....adios

[zepman]

All media based speculation...show me a credible source where this info comes directly from Percy or his agent.

It's the "down" time in the NFL right now...the media seems to be running with quite a few "stories" about Percy. I, honestly, haven't seen or heard a single word/quote out of Harvin since he was put on IR.

[zepman]

Let's face it guys, Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier has agreed to a multi-year extension with the team. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Frazier did a good job this year getting a team that had one of the worst passing games in the league into the playoffs. The Vikings played spirited football with a ton of effort under Frazier, and most around the league feel this extension was well-deserved.

This is not true Rick...he was given the final year option on his contract and only extended a year. The Vikings didn't extend him more than they would feel comfortable paying him off and getting rid of him. This was not a vote of confidence from the front office....

[Scott K]

Harvin will never get that type of a contract, unless he has a good year this year. So that leaves him the option of playing out his final year of his contract, tearing up the field, and being on the coaches good side, in order to get plays made for him, or he can sign a contract in terms of how he played to date, which would be roughly in the 4-5year, at 12 million per.

His only other option will be to be traded to some other team, and play out his rookie contract, and show he is worth more, then hope for his big payday. He knows there is a lot of gamble on that one as well, because another injury, or a blow up off the field, would hinder a big contract.

With that, Harvin will probably get a 4 year deal from the Vikings for roughly 50 million, 20 million guaranteed, which would set him up for a one more big contract after that.

It may seem on the surface the Harvin has the best cards to play with, but the Vikings hold the trump card, since he is under contract one more year, and if Harvin wants the big payday, he needs to prove himself, or he would have to sign a contract that suits his play to date, which is about 12 million per year. Which is pretty decent money for an often injured player.

[Scott K]

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Updating an earlier item, the Vikings have exercised coach Leslie Frazier's 2014 option, not signed him to a "multi-year extension."

It's not technically an extension, but does buy Frazier another year. However, a true extension should be in the works if the Vikings get off to a hot start next season coming off their surprising 2012.

[Scott K]

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ESPN's Josina Anderson has clarified that Percy Harvin isn't necessarily seeking Calvin Johnson/Larry Fitzgerald money, but that a team source "could see an argument being made" he deserves it.

An ESPN.com report — which referenced Anderson's reporting but was credited to "ESPN.com news services" — made it appear as if it was Harvin, and not the team source, floating the Megatron/Fitzgerald idea. It's a good thing for Harvin's sake that this isn't the bargain he's trying to drive, as such an outrageous demand would have severely limited his market.

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According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, the "word circulating in league circles" is that Percy Harvin wants at least an annual $10 million in his new contract, with the "real goal" perhaps being $12 million or more.

$12 million annually would make Harvin the league's highest paid receiver not named Calvin Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald. Beat writer Tom Pelissero confirms Harvin's suspected contract demands are a "bigger issue" in trade talks than the draft picks it would take to acquire him. An AFC personnel executive "guesses" the Vikings could get a second- or third-round pick, along with another selection to "sweeten the pot." For his part, Pelissero thinks the situation could still go either way, ending in "reconciliation" with the Vikings or a one-way ticket out of town. Pelissero believes Harvin's unique skill-set, checkered medical history and "well-documented pattern of insubordination" will conspire to limit his market.

[MUSKY18]

GM Spielman just said in his Friday press conference that the Vikings have no intention on trading Percy Harvin. Guess this means they are going to try and get him a new contract or wait and see if he will actually hold out. I think they should wait....make sure he can play 16 games to deserve the "superstar" type money.

[Scott K]

Nah, you have to give him the money, or he wont play. But it would be wise to not guarantee more then 20 million(2years) of his contract.

[fishersofmen]

GM Spielman just said in his Friday press conference that the Vikings have no intention on trading Percy Harvin.

In other words they are actively pursuing a trade.......

[itchmesir]

I think what it means is they'll wait for a team to approach them... Why try to pawn him off to any team for peanuts when you can wait for one team that's in need of Harvin...

[LMITOUT]

[simey1]

He smells like randy moss jr. to me. Not so much in our face, the public, but behind the scenes. He appears to be a headache that the vikes don't need. He seems to value his worth higher than anyone else does. I say good luck to him. Thje team did survive without him just fine.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I hope they just keep him under contract and if he sits out/holds out, so be it, let him sit and stew in Florida then. I realize then he becomes a FA and you get nothing for him, but he signed this contract he is under now, man up and earn your pay

[harvey lee]

He smells like randy moss jr. to me. Not so much in our face, the public, but behind the scenes. He appears to be a headache that the vikes don't need. He seems to value his worth higher than anyone else does. I say good luck to him. Thje team did survive without him just fine.

Totally agree, let Percy go, we do not need him with all the dump.

[luckycrank]

Sqweaky wheels gets the grease , flat ones get replaced , football is a bussiness.. percy performances on the feild have been far from flat, grease him up a bit. and overcome the issue over the year. if he still is a little "bisnich" it will only damage his reputation and he well never get the contract hes demanding anywhere

[Rick]

If he's smart he will tow the line and perform well or he will have reduced value for others at contract time.

I see he said he had nothing to say when asked about the trade rumors. His agent must have clued him in. Smart move on his part.

The Vikes have the leverage as Percy needs to play and play well to get the contract he wants. If he holds out his value will be pegged to an injury plagued year with rumors of being a malcontent and a holdout to go along with his stellar play. He will get paid but at REDUCED VALUE that way.

For 2013 if he plays every game as a good guy and plays well...he comes out a winner no matter which way you look at it.

Hope Percy has wised up.

[Hoey]

On the news last night, Duggy Wolfson (sp?) indicated that the Patriots and Belichick were very interested in Moss Jr.

[zepman]

Percy will get paid before the season starts...whether or not its by the Vikes is yet to be determined.

[Musky Buck]

Will he get busted at some point in his career, all these sorta standoffish types tend to be pretty outgoing off camera, not wanting on camera if they're hitting the Michael Phelps pipe or Randy Moss' or Bam Morris or Nate Newton. Honestly I think or sense some of these guys have a red eyed paranoia, saying nothing is best and at least some of these guys learn that and keep to that. Percy just wants to collect cash like any other and he's a good talent and deserving in that way, Calvin Johnson money no, not even close there, they should not be mentioned in the same breath. He's what the Chicago Bears were hoping Devin Hester would be, mega kick returner/ good WR, Harvin certainly has him in the rear view mirror. William Percival "Percy" Harvin the terd III.

[Fish Head]

I'm betting they get a 1st round pick and more if they trade him.

He is a game changer and every team knows it.

The 49ers are interested and they have 14 picks in the upcomimg draft.

From what I'm hearing, no one is willing to give up a first rounder for Percy. Although he is a great talent, GM's see him as a locker room problem (which is true).

The Jets are shopping Darelle Revis right now. I would guess we would need to add a draft pick, but how awesome would that be to have the premier shut down corner in the NFL. Revis will be fine after surgery...just witness Mr. Peterson.

[zepman]

Revis is just as much of a distraction as Percy is...

[BuckSutherland]

Lets take a look at some of the teams over the past few years that have loved to gobble up the big free agents.

NY Jets

Phil Eagles

Washington Redskins

somewhat raiders, cobowys, cardinals, vikings

I would avoid Revis like cancer of the rectum.

Look what teams that draft have (GB, PITT, NE, SF) THey get rid of the big FAs and their trophey cases are full.

[zepman]

We'll all see real quick if the Vikes are truly done with Harvin. Speculation has it the Vikes are going to make a run at Wallace...we'll see early next week, if not this weekend.

Wallace will get 60M from somebody...if the Vikes bite, there is no way Harvin will see the inside of Winter Park again.

First round pick if that happens...Tavon Austin.

The Dolphins just signed their #2 receiver (Hartline) to a 30+ million dollar contract...they are the other team expected to make a big run a Wallace. I find it hard to believe they are going to invest nearly 100M in receivers this off-season. It should get interesting in the next few days....

[LMITOUT]

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Citing "some good sources around the NFL," the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Sid Hartman reports Percy Harvin has informed the Vikings that he does not want to play for them anymore and "wants to be traded."

Hartman is a columnist with a spotty track record, so keep that in mind. After explaining that Harvin doesn't get along with the coaching and medical staffs, Hartman acknowledges GM Rick Spielman "is in the driver's seat." Harvin is signed for 2013 and the Vikings could keep him with consecutive franchise tags the following two seasons. Additionally, Hartman reports Harvin won't be in attendance when Vikings offseason workouts begin on April 22.

[otterman91105]

Percy is not worth a big contract like some of the other players if he don't want to be here.