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Forward To Death · 03-07-2014, 12:51 AM

Vikes got $42M to spend after Childs and Guion got cut today. Holy balls, we could get about 4-5 good FAs and still have plenty of money leftover for signing draft picks.

Of course, Rick will try to make the most out of the money, so we could see a bunch of bargain signings with maybe a big name or two.

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~~butthead aka 216~~ · 03-07-2014, 08:29 AM

I think the vikes should get vick

Forward To Death · 03-07-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216

I think the vikes should get vick

Apparently, they just re-signed Cassel. I'll take Cassel over Vick as a passer, and in Norv Turner's offense, you really just never know, he's always been good with these types of guys. I could see Cassel having a career year.

Edit:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200...contact-verner

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200...ichael-johnson

Is Ricky actually going to spend big this offseason? Not like we couldn't afford it.

~~butthead aka 216~~ · 03-09-2014, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Forward To Death

Apparently, they just re-signed Cassel. I'll take Cassel over Vick as a passer, and in Norv Turner's offense, you really just never know, he's always been good with these types of guys. I could see Cassel having a career year.

Edit:

Report: Alterraun Verner called by Minnesota Vikings - NFL.com

Report: Minnesota Vikings contact Michael Johnson - NFL.com

Is Ricky actually going to spend big this offseason? Not like we couldn't afford it.

the playaction with vick and peterson would be so deadly tho. vick isnt the same guy he was 10 yrs ago but watchin him with the falcons, that run game was dominant because the backside defensive end couldnt crash to the rb for fear vick would keep it and roll out. and peterson is a lot better than warrick dunn lol. i dont see vikes winnin with cassel or freeman or ponder. time to just draft someone ya really like or go and get vick. i dont think theres much risk in a guy like vick anyway, but with him on the field you have a ton of gamebreaker players on offense

Forward To Death · 03-10-2014, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by butthead aka 216

the playaction with vick and peterson would be so deadly tho. vick isnt the same guy he was 10 yrs ago but watchin him with the falcons, that run game was dominant because the backside defensive end couldnt crash to the rb for fear vick would keep it and roll out. and peterson is a lot better than warrick dunn lol. i dont see vikes winnin with cassel or freeman or ponder. time to just draft someone ya really like or go and get vick. i dont think theres much risk in a guy like vick anyway, but with him on the field you have a ton of gamebreaker players on offense

I'd be shocked if the Vikings didn't draft a QB in either the 1st or 2nd round this year. Not sure how signing Cassel would change that.

I think Cassel's as good or better for this scheme than Vick, though. He might have had some rough years, but in a decent scheme that utilizes his talents the right way, I think he'll be alright. Turner has a reputation for being able to get the most out of mediocre players, and I could realistically see Matt Cassel having a career year with the offensive talent that we have.

Rylee · 03-12-2014, 02:37 PM

I don't know a lot about football but I been to two Viking games and my favorite player has always been Jared allen. It sucks he is gone now

Forward To Death · 03-12-2014, 03:44 PM

So we've got Griffen, Robison, Joseph and Floyd, you'd think the Vikings had their front four all set up.

Bears DL Henry Melton will visit Vikings - TwinCities.com

also

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-the-vikings/

Thom Yorke · 05-09-2014, 04:07 AM

Another very impressive first round by the Vikings. I still don't fully understand Bridgewater dropping so much, so I'm very glad the Vikes got him, and the pass-rush is going to need a ton of help going forward so Barr looks like a good pick.

Thom Yorke · 07-26-2014, 10:39 AM

I'm actually feeling pretty good about this season. No real pressure for this season with so many young guys being in prominent positions, but there's still some potential to do something if the new coaching staff brings the team together and catches lightning in a bottle with all this new talent. The NFC North is a division that, after the Packers, could be up-in-the-air for positioning 2-4, so it wouldn't be the most shocking thing if we squeezed into the playoffs as a wildcard.

Things I'm most excited about:

- The passing game: Cassel isn't great, but he can at least utilize our big weapons. Jennings is an adequate #1, and there's been a lot of talk about Patterson really exploding onto the scene this year (not sure I quite believe that yet as he still seems pretty raw, but it's something to look out for anyways). And then you have Bridgewater, who I'm really excited about. I think it's best for him to sit a year, but it's tempting to get a look at him earlier rather than later. Most importantly though, I'm excited to see what Norv Turner can do with all these pieces.

- The front 7: This could very well be a disaster, but I'm just excited to see what this extremely young group can do. Greenway and Robinson are nice to have as a steady presence but Floyd, Barr and Griffen are just pure potential. I'm hoping at least one really breaks through this season.

- Peterson: I can't not mention him. Last time we had a promising passing attack, he probably had his worse season, but there's still that career-long question of how good he could really be if the passing game can take some pressure off him. Not saying that will happen necessarily, but they now have the personnel and coaching to try to do that, so we'll see.

Sparky · 07-26-2014, 07:50 PM

I'm concerned about the linebacker situation as well. We haven't had a solid middle linebacker since EJ henderson, I'm not even sure how many years ago that was now.
Chad Greenway isn't the same player anymore either, though he could bounce back under a new scheme.

This is a great site:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...esota-vikings/

"• Some might think our rating of Chad Greenway is harsh, but the drop-off in his play from 2012 to 2013 was sharp. They reportedly plan on moving him to weak side linebacker this year, with rookie Anthony Barr taking over on the strong side, but his play needs to improve dramatically in 2014."

I'm interested to see our new halfback. I think a speed guy to opposite AP will be great. I wanna dream of norv turner reunion with another sproles type but I'm keeping my optimism at bay.

What is our defense now that it isn't the tampa 2?

03-12-2014, 03:44 PM	#547 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	So we've got Griffen, Robison, Joseph and Floyd, you'd think the Vikings had their front four all set up. Bears DL Henry Melton will visit Vikings - TwinCities.com also http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-the-vikings/ Last edited by Forward To Death; 03-12-2014 at 09:10 PM.

03-07-2014, 12:51 AM	#541 (permalink)
Forward To Death Trolier Than Thou Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,336	Vikes got $42M to spend after Childs and Guion got cut today. Holy balls, we could get about 4-5 good FAs and still have plenty of money leftover for signing draft picks. Of course, Rick will try to make the most out of the money, so we could see a bunch of bargain signings with maybe a big name or two. Report: Vikings interested in Nolan Carroll \| ProFootballTalk

03-07-2014, 08:29 AM	#542 (permalink)
~~butthead aka 216~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: freely swimmin thru the waters of glory much like a majestic bald eagle soars thru the skies Posts: 1,463	I think the vikes should get vick

03-12-2014, 02:37 PM	#546 (permalink)
Rylee Groupie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MN Posts: 11	I don't know a lot about football but I been to two Viking games and my favorite player has always been Jared allen. It sucks he is gone now

05-09-2014, 04:07 AM	#548 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Another very impressive first round by the Vikings. I still don't fully understand Bridgewater dropping so much, so I'm very glad the Vikes got him, and the pass-rush is going to need a ton of help going forward so Barr looks like a good pick.

07-26-2014, 10:39 AM	#549 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	I'm actually feeling pretty good about this season. No real pressure for this season with so many young guys being in prominent positions, but there's still some potential to do something if the new coaching staff brings the team together and catches lightning in a bottle with all this new talent. The NFC North is a division that, after the Packers, could be up-in-the-air for positioning 2-4, so it wouldn't be the most shocking thing if we squeezed into the playoffs as a wildcard. Things I'm most excited about: - The passing game: Cassel isn't great, but he can at least utilize our big weapons. Jennings is an adequate #1, and there's been a lot of talk about Patterson really exploding onto the scene this year (not sure I quite believe that yet as he still seems pretty raw, but it's something to look out for anyways). And then you have Bridgewater, who I'm really excited about. I think it's best for him to sit a year, but it's tempting to get a look at him earlier rather than later. Most importantly though, I'm excited to see what Norv Turner can do with all these pieces. - The front 7: This could very well be a disaster, but I'm just excited to see what this extremely young group can do. Greenway and Robinson are nice to have as a steady presence but Floyd, Barr and Griffen are just pure potential. I'm hoping at least one really breaks through this season. - Peterson: I can't not mention him. Last time we had a promising passing attack, he probably had his worse season, but there's still that career-long question of how good he could really be if the passing game can take some pressure off him. Not saying that will happen necessarily, but they now have the personnel and coaching to try to do that, so we'll see.

07-26-2014, 07:50 PM	#550 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	I'm concerned about the linebacker situation as well. We haven't had a solid middle linebacker since EJ henderson, I'm not even sure how many years ago that was now. Chad Greenway isn't the same player anymore either, though he could bounce back under a new scheme. This is a great site: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...esota-vikings/ "• Some might think our rating of Chad Greenway is harsh, but the drop-off in his play from 2012 to 2013 was sharp. They reportedly plan on moving him to weak side linebacker this year, with rookie Anthony Barr taking over on the strong side, but his play needs to improve dramatically in 2014." I'm interested to see our new halfback. I think a speed guy to opposite AP will be great. I wanna dream of norv turner reunion with another sproles type but I'm keeping my optimism at bay. What is our defense now that it isn't the tampa 2?