Comments on: Looking At The Standings

By: Purple Charlie

Purple Charlie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:47:19 +0000

Sorry,
ccarterhof

By: Purple Charlie

Purple Charlie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:46:16 +0000

Hey ccarerhof,
Who is master of ceremonies??? Man, That guy is a goof…

By: Purple Charlie

Purple Charlie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:28:44 +0000

I hope Leslie Frazier is still around next year, Read articles about the players saying If there is any weakness that a team spots,During half time,

He makes the right adjustments…

By: Viking John

Viking John — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:21:29 +0000

Not that is matters, but Ben Leber came in under Fran Foley and Heath Farwell was signed as a FA out of college before Spielman came aboard. Speilman has done pretty good. Look at our first round picks from him. No busts. Our second rounders have been good also. The question marks came under Foley again when we took T-Jack and R Cook with second round picks.
Spielman also had a hand in the Jared Allen trade. We could have gave up the same like Jacksonville did and we could have had Derrick Harvey from Florida. Who has been better? Harvey or Mr Allen.

Go Vikes

By: Lost Viking

Lost Viking — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:01:18 +0000

Fragile Freddie’s list above of dispatchables above raises a question regarding Spielman’s future role with the team.

Childress is criticized for seeking employment for former Eagle. But Spielman has brought a number of former AFC players into Viking orbit. The following FA list isn’t exhaustive but would include;
. Madieu Williams (Bengal)
. Fred Evans (Dolphin)
. Jimmy Kennedy (Buc)
. Heath Farwell
. Sage Rosenfels (Texan)
. Ben Leber (Charger)

Childress’ extension came with an increase in salary but little has been written about a change in the scope of responsibility. Spielman has had success in the draft room but Chili has taken a direct role in approval.

Looking at Freddie’s list above you have to consider adding Rick Spielman’s name to possible castoffs.

By: bigjohnny84

bigjohnny84 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:46:43 +0000

Geez just read through the exchange Adam had with True Vikings Fan again. All I can say is the guy has some real mental problems. We used to be able to call them retards but I can’t remember what the new politically correct name is.

By: Viking John

Viking John — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:34:59 +0000

I agree with Freds on most of his list. Big Pat has one year left, I believe he will be back. Chester is a FA after this year, depends on Money as it usually does. Erin Henderson will be back, he was a FA, little money invested.
Adam do you have a list of the upcoming free agents of the Vikes? I am sure Greenway, AP, Rice, etc will be all FA’s in the next two years.

Go Vikes

By: Pat d

Pat d — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:28 +0000

I forgot that Jeff George is always available

By: Adam Warwas

Adam Warwas — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:33:05 +0000

Good conversation guys. I won’t respond to each individually but here’s my bullet point thoughts:

- BigJ, thanks for sticking up for me. I hope he takes me up on the offer to write a guest article.

- Freds, I hope you also take me up on the offer. We’re a small outfit here (as TrueVikingFan was so quick to point out) so varying opinions are limited. Presenting yours would be an honor.

- Freds, good list, I agree with about everything.

- Chester has had some good years, but solid third down backs are a dime a dozen… go youtube Noel Devine and just imagine picking him up for only a fourth rounder.

- I agree that Quinn is a much better QB than he looks like in Cleveland. If the price was right, i’d love to see what he could do with some actual talent around him.

- T-Jax will probably stay. He’ll likely be a restricted free agent, which means he’ll probably stick for at least one more year.

- The draft could possibly be loaded with quarterback talent. Ryan Mallet is an interesting prospect at the end of round one.

- Zac Robinson may end up being very solid, but wouldn’t solve our starter problem for next year.

- Guys like Berrian and Sage will probably still be on the roster… the cap penalties would be hefty if we bailed on them right now. But who knows, maybe they are traded.

-Perhaps the Vikings should offer ALL of their draft picks to the Titans for Chris Johnson… line him up with Adrian in the backfield and just forego the QB position all together

Have a great night, all.

By: c.carterhof

c.carterhof — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:46:26 +0000

I dont know. I like Zac Robinson from Ok state, but its a bit of a reach. And he would need some time.

You guys really think Quinn could be good?

This is a very talented team, we need a quality QB. With some experience. I dont know, I kinda like David Carr.