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

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dead_poet wrote:#ZimmerEffect

That's funny about his Grandma. Sounds like he will fit in.
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halfgiz wrote: That's funny about his Grandma. Sounds like he will fit in.
Hell, SHE might fit in.
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Re: Greenway
He's had interest from a few teams, but #Vikings have said they want him back. Still expect he will be.
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dead_poet wrote:Re: Greenway
Interest from who? Who said that?...His agent creating a market, I see. Only explanation. Chad's my guy, but c'mon...:lol:
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Vikings CB Josh Robinson is visiting the Dolphins, per source.
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Mothman wrote: It might have helped if I'd included the "t" in not".
I liked that team too. I also liked the even older Houston Oilers with Dan Pastorini, Earl Campbell, coach Bum Phillips and a tough defense!

You must have a few years on me, Jim. Those names register for me only as legends I've heard of, but never actually seen play/ coach. Not like Ernest Givens, whom I imagined myself to be as I caught 29 yard "BOMBS" from our mega-armed pop warner QB (he won the state title for RUN PUNT and PASS! as a 5th grader!). Oh, the glory days!
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We did ok considering we all knew Rick, Zim, etc. were building this team through the draft. If nothing else, its been interesting. I am assuming they pretty much are already focusing on draft day. Now that should really be fun. There are 3 WR's I really like, cant wait to see if Rick can land one.
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Still no #2 LT option. Draft priority.
So Bushrod signs with the Dolphins. The tackle will obviously not be making his scheduled visit to Minnesota now
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Am I the only one getting anxious about Newman? IMO he's a huge piece to the puzzle next year either as a starter or at a minimum a fantastic backup.

He was great last year and I know he's old but I think he's a key player next year and I hope he is signed ASAP!

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VikingPaul73 wrote:Am I the only one getting anxious about Newman? IMO he's a huge piece to the puzzle next year either as a starter or at a minimum a fantastic backup.

He was great last year and I know he's old but I think he's a key player next year and I hope he is signed ASAP!

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His play fell off quite a bit towards the last few weeks of the season but on a cheap deal as a backup I think he could stem the bleeding if something happened to a starter.
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dead_poet wrote:Still no #2 LT option. Draft priority.
You're in Miami...Are you looking forward to leaving for Minnesota? :lol:

He said, "nah, I think I'll just stay here." :lol:
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PacificNorseWest wrote: You're in Miami...Are you looking forward to leaving for Minnesota? :lol:

He said, "nah, I think I'll just stay here." :lol:

the irony of this was that Boone told Miami "unless you up your offer, I'm going to the cold weather"
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Texas Vike wrote:You must have a few years on me, Jim. Those names register for me only as legends I've heard of, but never actually seen play/ coach. Not like Ernest Givens, whom I imagined myself to be as I caught 29 yard "BOMBS" from our mega-armed pop warner QB (he won the state title for RUN PUNT and PASS! as a 5th grader!). Oh, the glory days!
LOL!

Givins and I are close in age (I'm a little older) so that will give you an idea of how many years I have behind me. :) Those Oilers teams he played for were exciting to watch. Moon was a heck of a QB, especially in his prime.
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Well with Rick & Zim gone not sure how active things will be today.

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mondry wrote: His play fell off quite a bit towards the last few weeks of the season but on a cheap deal as a backup I think he could stem the bleeding if something happened to a starter.
Hopefully he won't have to get as much playing time this season
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