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From Field Yates at ESPN:

The Vikings converted $1,869,444 of OT Brian O’Neill’s base salary into a signing bonus, creating $1,495,555 in cap space, per source.

Makes me wonder if something is up in Vikingland. OBJ is out there — familiar with O'Connell's system, close buds with JJ, lot of fellow LSU players on the Vikings. He's stated he only wants to go to a contender.

Thoughts?

J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:26 pm From Field Yates at ESPN:

The Vikings converted $1,869,444 of OT Brian O’Neill’s base salary into a signing bonus, creating $1,495,555 in cap space, per source.

Makes me wonder if something is up in Vikingland. OBJ is out there — familiar with O'Connell's system, close buds with JJ, lot of fellow LSU players on the Vikings. He's stated he only wants to go to a contender.

Thoughts?

It's such a gamble that OBJ could get in Football shape and contribute before this season ends. My best guess is NO.

VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:25 pm

J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:26 pm From Field Yates at ESPN:



Makes me wonder if something is up in Vikingland. OBJ is out there — familiar with O'Connell's system, close buds with JJ, lot of fellow LSU players on the Vikings. He's stated he only wants to go to a contender.

Thoughts?

It's such a gamble that OBJ could get in Football shape and contribute before this season ends. My best guess is NO.

For what it's worth OBJ played for 1.2 million last year. I'm not going to question what they do at this point. I would have canned our DC and they are improving as we step through the season. They know what we need more than me and how to get it.

I hope Vikings pass on Odell, he is not worth the headache

What about Suh with Tomlinson out?

Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:10 pm What about Suh with Tomlinson out?

How long is Tomlinson out?

Foreman44 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:42 pm

Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:10 pm What about Suh with Tomlinson out?

How long is Tomlinson out?

It's a calf injury that's week to week.

Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 7:27 pm

Foreman44 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:42 pm

How long is Tomlinson out?

It's a calf injury that's week to week.

Thanks. Wouldn’t think they would make a big signing unless long term. Pertaining to Suh

Does anybody else wonder whether OBJ was waiting to see what happened in the last few weeks to decide where he wants to play? This week he saw the Vikings beat the Bills and Dallas lose to the Packers. Maybe he is starting to think the Vikings are not only his best bet for a team that is going somewhere, but also a team that would seem really fun to play for. I would be glad to have him on the team if KOC thinks he would fit the team

J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:26 pm From Field Yates at ESPN:

The Vikings converted $1,869,444 of OT Brian O’Neill’s base salary into a signing bonus, creating $1,495,555 in cap space, per source.

Makes me wonder if something is up in Vikingland. OBJ is out there — familiar with O'Connell's system, close buds with JJ, lot of fellow LSU players on the Vikings. He's stated he only wants to go to a contender.

Thoughts?

Teams normally leave a couple million of cap in reserve in case someone goes down for the season. I wouldn't read anything into this but I wouldn't be surprised if they made a move either. I wasn't an OBJ fan until I saw a photo of him working out in a Donny Schatz Sprint Car shirt a couple weeks ago. Now I kind of like him without ever having paid attention to him in the past as that is my favorite summer sport. The only knock on OBJ is that some think he might be a negative in the locker room. I have never paid close attention so I'll have to brush up on that subject.

StanM wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:08 am

J. Kapp 11 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:26 pm From Field Yates at ESPN:



Makes me wonder if something is up in Vikingland. OBJ is out there — familiar with O'Connell's system, close buds with JJ, lot of fellow LSU players on the Vikings. He's stated he only wants to go to a contender.

Thoughts?

Teams normally leave a couple million of cap in reserve in case someone goes down for the season. I wouldn't read anything into this but I wouldn't be surprised if they made a move either. I wasn't an OBJ fan until I saw a photo of him working out in a Donny Schatz Sprint Car shirt a couple weeks ago. Now I kind of like him without ever having paid attention to him in the past as that is my favorite summer sport. The only knock on OBJ is that some think he might be a negative in the locker room. I have never paid close attention so I'll have to brush up on that subject.

If anybody knows what OBJ is like in the locker room and as a teammate, it is our HC and GM, I think.
I want to say that KAM was in Cleveland when OBJ was there. Obviously KOC was in LA with OBJ last year as they won a SB together. He also knows how to utilize his skill set.

IIsweet wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:40 am

StanM wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:08 am

Teams normally leave a couple million of cap in reserve in case someone goes down for the season. I wouldn't read anything into this but I wouldn't be surprised if they made a move either. I wasn't an OBJ fan until I saw a photo of him working out in a Donny Schatz Sprint Car shirt a couple weeks ago. Now I kind of like him without ever having paid attention to him in the past as that is my favorite summer sport. The only knock on OBJ is that some think he might be a negative in the locker room. I have never paid close attention so I'll have to brush up on that subject.

If anybody knows what OBJ is like in the locker room and as a teammate, it is our HC and GM, I think.
I want to say that KAM was in Cleveland when OBJ was there. Obviously KOC was in LA with OBJ last year as they won a SB together. He also knows how to utilize his skill set.

You bring up some good stuff with your post. I don't really care but they know the guy so whatever they decide is fine with me.

Hock can turn and put his head down and run through people. I give our GM big time credit for getting this guy. He will help us. If he needs yards I don't see one guy stopping him before he picks them up. It will take a few to get him down.

I do not recall which play it was, but Hock stood out on a pass play, fairly deep, and he comes running up and gets a block in downfield to spring more yardage. It was a total hustle play. I am a Hawkeye fan and have loved this trade since I first saw it announced. He is special as we are all seeing already.
Just how bad is the Lions' culture ? This guy gets out and is already making an incredible impact. Stafford gets out and wins a SB. Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson both retired early.
Loving KAM and KOC !!! Love having TJ as a Viking. Jersey is already en route !!!!

Looks like the Eagles singed Suh. I didn't necessarily think we needed him, but would rather he went about anywhere but there.