How much cap room do the Vikings have?

[Scott K]

Do you guys think they will pull the trigger and get some one? Or just sit back and get some weak help? It would be nice if they went all out and got Williams, and Berrian, but MN teams just dont do that!

[tisosy11]

from what i have been hearing i actually think they will land 2 or 3 big time players...i see them overpaying and maybe thats not a big deal.

I know chili will want to impress this year...

[tisosy11]

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[Scott M]

 Originally Posted By: james_walleye

Anyone subscribe to ESPN insider?? A headline in the NFL rumor mill says "Berrian to Minnesota?". Without the insider a guy can't read it. I'm curious as to what is says!

I've got Insider. All it says is:

"Looking to provide young QB Tarvaris Jackson with a proven playmaker at wide receiver, the Vikings appear to be in pursuit of Berrian, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribue.

Berrian, 27, who caught a career-high 71 passes last season for the Bears, is hoping to land at least a $12 million signing bonus. He reportedly turned down the Bears' latest offer, a five-year, $25 million offer that guaranteed him $8 million. "

[koonie]

From what I'm hearing right now the Vikes and the Titans are in a bidding war for Berrian.

Also, J. Smith a big upgrade? Please explain.

[Bluegill1510]

Rams cut Issac Bruce! Weird stuff...

Andre Davis resigns with Houston, Marcus Stroud DT from Jags given permission to seek out a trade, Lions shopping around Shaun Rogers, Jets shopping around DT Dwayne Roberston, and Jets close to sending Jonathon Vilma to New Orleans. Dallas resigned Flozell Adams to a huge deal. Chargers cut FS Marlon McCree, FB Lorenzo Neal, OT Shane Olivea. Pats CB Randall Gay going to test FA market. The Pack are gonna trade DT Corey Williams to the Browns for a 2nd round pick. Jets making alot of noise right off the go in Free Agency.

Vikes offered 3rd round pick for QB Sage Rosenfels for a back up plan after Holcumb was cut. Also Vikes are interested in WR Jerry Porter.

Koonie your right vikes in bidding war with titans for Berrian, sounds like. All my information came from http://www.kffl.com, hope we make a splash here in FA.

[Wadinator]

Why not Derek Anderson? (CA-CHING$$$)

Sage Rosenfels is a career backup qb and will not push TJack one bit. Could just as well kept Holcomb if that's what we're going after.

Although, I suppose I would be satisfied with Rosenfels if the Vikes happen to land both Smith and Berrian.

You know, I'm not even sure I'm all that excited about smith. 9.5 sacks in two years isn't all that impressive, and the vikes need someone who can RUSH THE QB!

[kingkobbla]

Did we get Berrian?????

[Scott K]

He is to come to Winter Park and workout for us today, Ziggy sent his personal jet to pick him up! They said he could be signing a contract as early as tonight! Lets hope!

[Born2Fish]

Derek Anderson signed with the browns.

[tisosy11]

Vikes got Williams from Cinci!

[Scott K]

Tapeh Agrees to Terms

2/29/2008

1 Free agent fullback Thomas Tapeh has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings. Tapeh, a Twin Cities product who attended St. Paul Johnson High and played football at the University of Minnesota, was a fifth-round draft choice of the Eagles in

[koonie]

A good start to Free agency for the Vikes. Sounds like Justin Smith is only going to make two stops-49ers first and Vikes second- his agent says he'll sign within 48 hrs of the start of free agency. I don't think Berrian will get out of Minnesota if he gets here. If we sign all three we'll really open up our draft.

[tisosy11]

Berrian is in minnesota right now and i don't think zygi will let him leave either

looks like tony richardson is gone...not sure what to think of that...

Man am i excited here!

[tisosy11]

Maurice Hicks to meet with the vikings...oh man that means chester will like be in trade talks...

[james_walleye]

I hope they don't let Berrian leave town. If he gets out of town it will be over.

[Scott K]

I think Hicks would only come here for special teams. Atleast I hope!

[tisosy11]

Yeah that could be...but a 3rd runningback would not hurt on the cheap i suppose...

[tisosy11]

Adam Schefter reporting Bernard Berrian will be donning purple by nightfall.

He was the first to break the Williams signing as well!!!

[Scott K]

If they can sign Berrian, and Smith yet, that would really open our options on draft day.

[tisosy11]

No kidding - we'd be looking at Best Player Available and be nearly drafting for depth which is nice.

We would still need a DE, Hard Hitting Safety, big target WR or TE, Oline

But the nice thing is i beleive we have more picks than average...2 in the third round for sure...

[james_walleye]

I'm telling you, the NFL hasnt seen the best of Berrian. Think of it this way, take Ocho for instance, what kind of numbers would he have put up in Chicago last year? Not much better i don't believe. What would have Berrian done in Cincy? I think the vikes would be getting a reciever that hasnt had his potential totally tapped yet.

[tisosy11]

Any receiver that will catch the ball consistently downfield will be absolutely huge for this team. If we get any receivers that demand more than man coverage AP will blow up!

[Scott K]

I dont think Berrian is the sure hands you think he is. He is good for a deep threat, which will spread out their Defense, but he is not known for being a great hands reciever.

[tisosy11]

I was not speaking of Berrian in particular in my last post...just IMO any receiver that will catch the ball regularly downfield will be a huge plus.