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If I remember correctly the contract was really only a 2 year contract such that if they cut him after this year he wouldn't have a cap hitVikingPaul73 wrote:For you cap experts out there, how much of Carlson's remaining contract is guaranteed?
This Chase Ford looks like a potential cheap replacement!
I think John Carlson restructured after 2012 to avoid being cut after his terrible year.Mothman wrote: I don't remember but I don't think it's much. He's suffered enough concussions that I can imagine him considering retirement.
Good point. I think Ford looks like a decent backup to Rudolph next year.Mothman wrote: I don't remember but I don't think it's much. He's suffered enough concussions that I can imagine him considering retirement.
As mentioned, his passes just seem to come off his hand low and then rise. I noticed that all year.Purple bruise wrote:What's up with Cassel getting so many passes knocked down every game from the line of scrimmage
LOL, I wonder what Joe Senser and Steve Jordan are up to these daysS197 wrote: Someone call up sauce!
And he stands in the pocket.808vikingsfan wrote:
That plus Cassel has a slow release. Almost like a wind up.
thats Frazier playing not to lose the game instead of to win it , even when its pretty obvious the Kitties aren't really into the game . There is no reason not to attempt those field goals inside the dome in a meaningless game .S197 wrote:Is Walsh injured? That's two in his range and they punted.
Yeah, these definitely look like a couple of teams that won't be playing after today.PurpleKoolaid wrote:If it wasn't for Patterson's rushing ability, this would be one boring half.
VikingPaul73 wrote: Good point. I think Ford looks like a decent backup to Rudolph next year.
http://www.dailynorseman.com/2012/3/16/ ... -year-dealJohn Carlson's five-year, $25 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings could end up being a two-year, $11 million pact, depending how the veteran tight end produces.
According to a source with access to NFL salary data, only $9.1 million of the deal Carlson signed on Wednesday is truly guaranteed -- a $5 million signing bonus, plus Carlson's full $2.9 million base salary in 2012 and $1.2 million of his $2.9 million base salary in 2013.
Now that you mention it, I think you're right.CalVike wrote: I think John Carlson restructured after 2012 to avoid being cut after his terrible year.
He's just playing a field position game and since they have a shutout going, it's not exactly a failing strategy.Lash Man wrote: thats Frazier playing not to lose the game instead of to win it , even when its pretty obvious the Kitties aren't really into the game . There is no reason not to attempt those field goals inside the dome in a meaningless game .
