2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transactions)

A forum for the hard core Minnesota Vikings fan. Discuss upcoming games, opponents, trades, draft or what ever is on the minds of Viking fans!

Moderator: Moderators

Denardus
Backup
Posts: 90
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 3:12 pm

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by Denardus »

saint33 wrote:

I read the rankings... I don't agree with 90% of it.
I hope you are right. And hopefully Zimmer sees something.
PurpleMustReign
Starting Wide Receiver
Posts: 19150
Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 5:48 pm
Location: Crystal, MN
Contact:

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by PurpleMustReign »

Denardus wrote: I hope you are right. And hopefully Zimmer sees something.
Me too... It is hard to keep telling myself to trust Zimmer despite the fact that he has done a good job with just about anyone who is back there. It would have been nice to get one good safety out of the FA market.

dead_poet, are there any other safeties available?
The Devil whispered in the Viking's ear, "There's a storm coming." The Viking replied, "I am the storm." ‪#‎SKOL2018
fiestavike
Hall of Fame Inductee
Posts: 4969
Joined: Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:03 am

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by fiestavike »

Denardus wrote: I hope you are right. And hopefully Zimmer sees something.
He played under Jerry Gray, so that's probably the connection. I don't think he was very good last year, but wouldn't be first time Zimmer brings in a flailing vet and revives their career.
"You like that!"
-- Cap'n Spazz Cousins
User avatar
halfgiz
Career Elite Player
Posts: 2312
Joined: Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:38 pm

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by halfgiz »

The Titans have gone through a lot of change the last few years. Maybe that could be a factor.

So maybe I should learn how to spell Su'a Cravens :whistle:
Denardus
Backup
Posts: 90
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 3:12 pm

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by Denardus »

Su'a is interesting. Could play some safety and can play some LB. could be a 3 down person playing both spots depending the down and distance.
HardcoreVikesFan
Hall of Famer
Posts: 6652
Joined: Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:28 pm

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by HardcoreVikesFan »

dead_poet wrote:Hmm...
If this was the Michael Griffin of the years 2010 to 2013, I would be excited. Now? It is a really 'meh' signing. He is better than Sendejo, but that isn't saying much.
A Randy Moss fan for life. A Kevin Williams fan for life.
S197
Fenrir
Posts: 12790
Joined: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:28 pm
Location: Hawaii

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by S197 »

Michael Griffin... related to Cedric?
User avatar
Texas Vike
Hall of Fame Inductee
Posts: 4673
Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:52 am

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by Texas Vike »

S197 wrote:Michael Griffin... related to Cedric?

No, but they did both go to the University of Texas. Ced was on the team that won the national title (2005). Hook 'em Horns!
S197
Fenrir
Posts: 12790
Joined: Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:28 pm
Location: Hawaii

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by S197 »

Texas Vike wrote:
No, but they did both go to the University of Texas. Ced was on the team that won the national title (2005). Hook 'em Horns!
Oh okay so that was the connection. I remember there was something. Thank you.
User avatar
Texas Vike
Hall of Fame Inductee
Posts: 4673
Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:52 am

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by Texas Vike »

S197 wrote: Oh okay so that was the connection. I remember there was something. Thank you.

Yeah, we (UT) had a secondary with a guy named Griffin for a good chunk of time! I guess it was 2006 when they won the title, improbably, against USC.
Pondering Her Percy
Hall of Famer
Posts: 9241
Joined: Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:38 am
Location: Watertown, NY

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by Pondering Her Percy »

So glad we re-signed Harris. Gives us competition on that right side
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent and the choices you make will shape your life forever.
-Chazz Palminteri
Norv Zimmer
Pro Bowl Elite Player
Posts: 901
Joined: Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:21 pm

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by Norv Zimmer »

halfgiz wrote:The Titans have gone through a lot of change the last few years. Maybe that could be a factor.

So maybe I should learn how to spell Su'a Cravens :whistle:
I would love Cravens in the 2nd round.
dead_poet
Commissioner
Posts: 24788
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:30 pm
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by dead_poet »

Pondering Her Percy wrote:So glad we re-signed Harris. Gives us competition on that right side
Agreed. From Twitter it doesn't sound like they're done, either.
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.” --- Bill Shankly
dead_poet
Commissioner
Posts: 24788
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:30 pm
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by dead_poet »

JohnMiddlekauff Hearing #Eagles & #Vikings making a push to land Andre Holmes. Not going to be easy for Oakland to keep, tho they really want him
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.” --- Bill Shankly
dead_poet
Commissioner
Posts: 24788
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2007 2:30 pm
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Re: 2016 Vikings Free Agency Thread (News, Rumors, Transacti

Post by dead_poet »

@CharlesRobinson The #Vikings aren't done on the offensive line. There's still money left to spend there. Working to confirm #Vikings target who could offer some offensive line flexibility.
“Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that.” --- Bill Shankly
Post Reply