2013 Vikings off season

[BuckSutherland]

Boldin gone to SF

[maros91]

Vikes offered a 7th. Niners got him for a 6th.

[Scott K]

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SPN 1500 Twin Cities reports the Bears' interest in free agent RT Phil Loadholt is "legitimate" and they are offering more money than the Vikings.

Per Vikings beat writer Tom Pelissero, Minnesota doesn't intend to offer Loadholt more than $5 million a year. The $5 million figure would be solid for a right tackle, but by no means one of the bigger contracts in the league at that position. A day after dealing Percy Harvin, the Vikings appear to be at risk of losing another integral offensive piece. Loadholt is a 27-year-old mauler in the run game.

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John Carlson has agreed to a restructured contract.

The Vikings foolishly gave Carlson a five-year, $25 million a year ago even though they had Kyle Rudolph ready to go. He ended up catching eight passes in 14 games. Due to count $4 million against the cap in 2013, Carlson was a lock for a massive paycut.

[Scott K]

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Word among agents is reportedly that the Vikings are a possible landing spot for Matt Cassel.

Cassel is expected to be released by the Chiefs shortly. The Vikings need a pocket passer to replace Joe Webb, who can't run an offense designed for Christian Ponder. Cassel has also been linked to the Cardinals and Jets.

Thats kinda funny, because Christian Ponder couldnt run the offense designed for him either

[maros91]

Vikes bring back WR Jerome Simpson on a one year deal.

[Scott K]

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Vikings re-signed WR Jerome Simpson to a one-year contract.

Vikings fans will hardly miss Percy Harvin. Simpson's return is a major surprise for a team that appeared dead-set on moving on after he caught just 26 passes for 274 yards his first year in Minnesota. Now he's back as the Vikes' nominal No. 1 receiver until they inevitably address a WR corps that was among the worst in the NFL last season. Simpson's athleticism is ever appealing, but he's not going to have fantasy value in 2013.

I think we have our WR problems figured out now

[schmitty3]

Loadholt is back, they signed to a multi year deal.

[Scott K]

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Vikings re-signed RT Phil Loadholt to a multi-year contract.

The Bears tried swooping in on Loadholt; GM Phil Emery may now turn his attention to Jake Long, or perhaps more affordable Sam Baker or Jermon Bushrod. At 6-foot-8, 343, Loadholt's return is a huge plus for Adrian Peterson. Loadholt recently turned 27 and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 4 run-blocking offensive tackle in 2012. He's missed one start in his four-year career.

[schmitty3]

Mike Wallace to south beach.

[Scott K]

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports members of the Vikings' organization "aren't thrilled" with GM Rick Spielman's decision to cut Antoine Winfield.

Winfield has been the best slot corner in football several seasons running. "It's a move backwards," is how one club official characterized the move. Despite his age -- 36 in June -- Winfield immediately becomes a top-ten cornerback available in free agency. We'd rank them like this: 1) Aqib Talib 2) Sean Smith 3) Brent Grimes 4) Winfield 5) Keenan Lewis 6) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie 7) Derek Cox 8) Chris Houston 9) Antoine Cason 10) DeAngelo Hall.

[DrJuice1980]

Id rather have Deangelo Hall

[chanfish]

i like twon but not at age 36 and making 7.5 M. We have to get younger..Maybe he takes a look at whats out there and reconsiders the paycut. Cant blame him for that..Had a good year last year but i just dont see him staying healthy and playing FT and being injury free. Vikings and Twon knew this was coming..Now on to K Williams.. It is a business from both sides...

[schmitty3]

$6.25 mill/year for Loadholt. We needed to resign him, but that is a LOT. Makes him a top 5 highest paid OL in the NFL...

[DrJuice1980]

A more than serviceable OT is hard to come by. He's worth every cent. Now on to our other need...

[BuckSutherland]

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The Vikings have re-signed starting linebacker Erin Henderson to a two year deal, and apparently are backing away from free agent WR Greg Jennings, according to Tom Pelissero of 1500espn.com

Jennings isnt worth the 10+ million he wants. I hope we dump him back on them.

[schmitty3]

Looking towards the draft one guy I really like is Arthur Brown. The guy is a beast, takes on blockers well, explodes to the football and through the gaps and can cover the pass. As far as receivers go I think Robert Woods is gonna be a good pro. I really hope they take a good look at Brown though, he is gonna be a stud.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

We resigned Henderson too? Wow. I hope this is a special teams move only. What about Hendersons game did Spielman like last year? He was terrible! You cant tell me Henderson and Simpsons $$ wouldnt be better off spent somewhere else.

Gregg Jennings would be the best outside reciever we've had here since Moss the first time. Plus he knows the in's and out's of a division foe. There are alot of +'s signing Jennings. Name 1 man in this draft that would step in day 1 and contribute more then Jennings- you cant because he doesnt exist. Im really starting to wonder about Ricky.

Mark my words- the loss of Winfield is gonna hurt too This team is going backwards right now.

[zepman]

I saw on another site the Vikes had a 5 yr./45M offer on the table for Jennings...

The Pack supposedly has a similiar offer on the table but slightly less.

[BuckSutherland]

WHAT ABOUT IT IS SO FRICKEN HARD FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND??? Do you think Jennings can throw the ball to himself? He is injury prone and dam near 30 years old. Funny how the Packers and Steelers are letting their "BIG" recievers go and we think we gotta have them. Their trophey cases are full. Ours are empty. They arent afraid to take years and reload and develop new players. They actually realize you cant win it every year. Unlike Queen fans.

And just because they cut Winfield doesnt mean he wont be back. Do I like him on our team? Yes, but not at $7 million when he wont play half the time.

We resigned Henderson too? Wow. I hope this is a special teams move only. What about Hendersons game did Spielman like last year? He was terrible! You cant tell me Henderson and Simpsons $$ wouldnt be better off spent somewhere else.

Gregg Jennings would be the best outside reciever we've had here since Moss the first time. Plus he knows the in's and out's of a division foe. There are alot of +'s signing Jennings. Name 1 man in this draft that would step in day 1 and contribute more then Jennings- you cant because he doesnt exist. Im really starting to wonder about Ricky.

Mark my words- the loss of Winfield is gonna hurt too This team is going backwards right now.

[FISHINGURU]

Jennings says going to a team with a really good QB is huge. So I doubt we backed away he probably was the one backing away. Jennings wouldn't be the same player as we seen while A-Rodge was his QB.

[BuckSutherland]

Exactly. Jerry Rice in his prime would look like Benchwarmer Bob with Ponder throwing the ball. He cant throw the back shoulder or the simple ten and outs. Forget 30 yards down field.

We will be better off going for someone like Danario Alexander who can compensate for some of Flounders terrible throws by using his big body to shield defenders. Gonna cost way less and could have much bigger ROI. Allows us to get another guy too. I really like Tavon Austin. On the right team he will be a stud.

I dont expect the playoffs this year. But I will be expecting a lot 2 years from now.

Jennings says going to a team with a really good QB is huge. So I doubt we backed away he probably was the one backing away. Jennings wouldn't be the same player as we seen while A-Rodge was his QB.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

Ok, whatever Buck. Rick will save us with his masterful drafting im sure. I mean, he got 3 starters and a K last year, hes the best.

Robotic Voice- I love rick spielman. every move he makes is the right move. every pick he makes is the best. he can do no wrong. i love chong simpson and erin henderson. they are ballers, i can see why we resigned them. Rick clearly has a master plan.

Better?

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

Jennings says going to a team with a really good QB is huge. So I doubt we backed away he probably was the one backing away. Jennings wouldn't be the same player as we seen while A-Rodge was his QB.

No kidding? HES THE BEST QB IN FOOTBALL! Jennings wil be taking a step back where ever he goes unless its to the saints or patriots!

Hed still be by far the best wideout with our worthless bunch and only a moron would argue that. But im sure rick will just make two brilliant picks and solve our wr woes in the draft though, so forget it.

[DrJuice1980]

Exactly. Jerry Rice in his prime would look like Benchwarmer Bob with Ponder throwing the ball. He cant throw the back shoulder or the simple ten and outs. Forget 30 yards down field.

We will be better off going for someone like Danario Alexander who can compensate for some of Flounders terrible throws by using his big body to shield defenders. Gonna cost way less and could have much bigger ROI. Allows us to get another guy too. I really like Tavon Austin. On the right team he will be a stud.

I dont expect the playoffs this year.

Yeah great insight, grab another #2/#3 WR, that's what we need. Did you watch many games? Ponders ball may not be the best but how many dropped balls did you see? How many terrible routes did you see? How bad were the WRs at creating space? You want to blame Ponder? You can't make steak out of a shart sandwich. Austin would be a mistake, how great did Hester look on paper before going league? Great return guy but a #4 WR just to fill a spot. We don't need to throw a high pick away on a special teams guy. I'd rather take the honey badger later in the draft.

[FISHINGURU]

No kidding? HES THE BEST QB IN FOOTBALL! Jennings wil be taking a step back where ever he goes unless its to the saints or patriots!

Hed still be by far the best wideout with our worthless bunch and only a moron would argue that. But im sure rick will just make two brilliant picks and solve our wr woes in the draft though, so forget it.

Lol, what exactly did you want the guy to do in his first season as GM. Did you miss the part where I said Jennings wants a really good QB? He might take a step back anywhere else but I don't think he wants to step back to highschool.

You really want to spend 10+ million on Jennings? Just because he'll be the best WR on the team isn't saying much, I'd be the best WR on the team. Don't believe me? Ask Buck he already knows I could get more sacks then Jared I am that mean.