Mothman wrote: I think Cole's probably in the right role for him. I agree with you about his ceiling but I like what he brings off the bench, as a solid, energetic backup LB.
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Eric Sugarman picked up Michael Johnson from the airport.


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Are the Vikings really planning on paying Chad Greenway $7M this year and carrying his $8.8M cap hit? If they were going to move on seems like something would have been done by now. Vikings have a history of treating long-term players well by releasing them early if they can't get a restructuring done so the player can max out in FA (as opposed to dragging things on and letting them hit the market after all the big money has dried up).
I was surprised when we paid Jared Allen the $14.3M that was due in his final year in 2013 (and his $18M cap charge). Perhaps we plan on doing the same with Greenway. It's a substantial over-payment versus his market value.
I was surprised when we paid Jared Allen the $14.3M that was due in his final year in 2013 (and his $18M cap charge). Perhaps we plan on doing the same with Greenway. It's a substantial over-payment versus his market value.
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They're not done yet. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't figure something out with his contract or outright cut him (give him the 'ol Winfield). He did take a $1 million pay cut last year. That was reported on March 15.Pseudo Everything wrote:Are the Vikings really planning on paying Chad Greenway $7M this year and carrying his $8.8M cap hit? If they were going to move on seems like something would have been done by now. Vikings have a history of treating long-term players well by releasing them early if they can't get a restructuring done so the player can max out in FA (as opposed to dragging things on and letting them hit the market after all the big money has dried up).
I was surprised when we paid Jared Allen the $14.3M that was due in his final year in 2013 (and his $18M cap charge). Perhaps we plan on doing the same with Greenway. It's a substantial over-payment versus his market value.
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Seeing the name Sugarman, if you haven't seen the movie Searching for Sugar Man, i highly recommend it. Pretty amazing story.GQVikesFan wrote:Eric Sugarman picked up Michael
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QB Christian Ponder visiting the Raiders today, sources say.
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Dolphins place Mike Wallace back on trading block
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... ding-block
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@DarrenWolfson Finally confirmed, per source: #Vikings were IN on safety Rahim Moore. Had to go higher than Houston. Moore wanted Texans. They wouldn't.
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Ponder and Musgrave. Peaches and Herb.GQVikesFan wrote:Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo 6m6 minutes ago
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Didn't we release Winfield on the same day FA began?dead_poet wrote: They're not done yet. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't figure something out with his contract or outright cut him (give him the 'ol Winfield). He did take a $1 million pay cut last year. That was reported on March 15.
We're 4 days into FA now. The first phase of Shupid money in FA is over as evidenced by the one year deals signed by Harvin, Fairley and Pot Roast.
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Yes, almost immediately. They cut Winfield and extended Loadholt's contract right as free agency began that year.Pseudo Everything wrote:Didn't we release Winfield on the same day FA began?
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Is Spielman on vacation this week or what?????? I mean don't spend stupid money but for gosh sakes sign someone at a position of need. This is utterly ridiculous. And we wonder why we have no depth at any positions.
Right now i would be happy to hear we signed a new waterboy or a new hotdog vendor.


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Yeah let's hope that they just sign someone anyone just becauseBigwehrm wrote:Is Spielman on vacation this week or what?????? I mean don't spend stupid money but for gosh sakes sign someone at a position of need. This is utterly ridiculous. And we wonder why we have no depth at any positions.![]()
Right now i would be happy to hear we signed a new waterboy or a new hotdog vendor.

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Agreed. There are still plenty of good players out there. However, I truly believe all this silence by the Vikings is saying there is something in the works. Whether it be AP or Patterson. Something is going on. I also believe they will sign Michael Johnson as wellPurple bruise wrote: Yeah let's hope that they just sign someone anyone just because
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