Houshmandzadeh Leaves Minnesota Without a Deal
by Christopher Gates on Mar 2, 2009 12:32 PM CST
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PrintT.J. Houshmandazdeh, according to Access Vikings, left the Twin Cities today at approximately 9:35 PM Central time last night on a flight to Los Angeles. Houshmandzadeh lives in the Los Angeles area, so this isn't necessarily an indication that he's rejected the Vikings offer or that he's accepted an offer from the Seahawks or the Bengals. Houshmandzadeh originally said that he was going to have his decision made by Sunday night. . .and then pushed it back to Monday morning. . .and now hasn't mentioned any sort of updated timeline.
To sanitize a frequently used phrase, Houshmandzadeh needs to either defecate or remove himself from the toilet. The longer this goes on and the further things drag out, the more I'm under the impression that Houshmandzadeh really never wanted to leave Cincinnati in the first place. He obviously overestimated his value going into the free agency period, and now he's trying to play the Vikings, Seahawks, and Bengals against each other to get the best possible deal.
As nice as it would be to have Houshmandzadeh in purple next season, I'm starting to become less intrigued. He knows that he's not going to play forever, and he also knows that of the three teams he's considering, the Vikings are the best and most competitive. If that's what he wants, then he'll sign here. If he's all about the money, he'll sign with a team that's not as good as Minnesota.
As always, if anything further develops on this one, we'll pass it along as soon as we have it.
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It's simple,
If he wants the longest contract he’ll chose the Bengals, if he wants the richest contract and live closer to home Seattle, and if he wants to win the Vikes. All 3 are worthy causes of picking one team over another and you can’t blame a guy for taking a team for any of them.
Ugh.
Now I’m just hoping he’ll decide soon, whether it’s with the Vikings or not. I wanted to come into work today knowing that TJ was: A) A new Viking, B) A new Seahawk, or C) A re-signed old Bengal. But nooo, Housh just had to drag it out, and make me worry about my boss catching me constantly refreshing about five different sports sites. Cripes!
by Eric J. Thompson on Mar 2, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions
Clayton re-signed to Tampa...
Washington is going to sign with Tennessee and Coles hasn’t shown much interest. I say draft a WR, and get Cutler!
Skol Vikes 4 Life!
QB quality shouldn't matter too much
Overall the Vikings have the best chance at making a championship run even though they have the worst QB situation. At this stage in his career Housh shouldn’t worry as much about the QB because if his recieving numbers drop a bit he doesn’t have to worry about it affecting his next contract as this next contract will likely be his last.
Which brings up another point that needs to be made. This is his LAST contract, I completely understand the guy taking his time with the decision. Baseball players take months to sign a deal sometimes so I’m fine if this even drags out a few more days, it’s a big decision to make.
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
If he doesn't plan on announcing who he will sign with...
I hope he avoids setting another self imposed deadline to announce where he will sign. He can take as much time as he likes or not sign at all, but he should avoid saying things like: (roughly) I want to know where I will be playing by the end of the first weekend of FA.
I know the Seahawks were terrible last year
…but they had so many injuries to WRs and Hasselbeck. They were better than their record indicated, and were they to draft an impact rookie or two plus sign Housh, they could be a playoff team this season.
If Housh re-signs with the Bengals, I don’t think it will necessarily be for the money. There is some value to staying with 1 team for all of one’s career.
“There is some value to staying with 1 team for all of one’s career.”
Unless, of course, you’re talking about the Bengals! :)
by Eric J. Thompson on Mar 2, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
my take on Housh
I like Housh, and would love to see him in Minnesota this year. But I don’t think WR is a huge need for the Vikings. Housh would be a perfect fit for the WCO, but if he doesn’t sign, there is no need to go out and sign just any other WR. The Vikings need a WR that can play in the WCO. Housh is really the only upgrade for Childress’ system. No other WR can run the short routes and pick up YAC like Housh can. So if he signs, great. Would love him in purple and gold. If he doesn’t, o well. move on. Maybe become more involved in the Cutler talks or bring in Warner.
by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Mar 2, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions
True
I also wonder what Chilly would do if the team signed a great deep threat. (I don’t know if one is available, but just for the sake of a hypothetical point). Would he adjust the KAO to take advantage of such a player? I doubt it.
Berrian is our deep threat. I’d say we took advantage of him last season. I know he’s not the fastest reciever, but he is our bomber-man.
Devery Henderson?
Some teams can cover 1 such guy, but not many can cover 2 of them.
If the Vikings added Devery Henderson, they would have the #1 and #2 receivers in average yards per reception from 2008 (according to Yahoo!).
yeah...
Bernard Berrian is that deep threat. As a matter of fact, I think BB led the league in YPC last year. The Vikings need a true complement to him. A Housh type of player. I still don’t want to give up hope on Rice yet. I think he can be the type of player Housh is. Would love to see TJ con to Minnesota, cause he could teach Rice a thing or two.
by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Mar 2, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
correction
Would love to see TJ come to Minnesota…. (not con Minnesota!)
by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Mar 2, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
Berrian's Slow
Only because of a fluke 99-yard pass and run. Remove that 1 play from the equation and his stock drops dramatically.
Quarterback
Nothing else matters if the team’s quarterback can’t hit a receiver or repeatedly turns the ball over on fumbles and interceptions. It appeared that Matt Cassel was way out of everyone’s price range and then the Chiefs get him AND Vrabel for a second round draft choice. Can anyone explain that other than a sweetheart deal between the two teams that should be investigated by the league. I thought Pau Gasol going to the Lakers last year for Kwame Brown was crooked but this deal is right up there. The Vikings need more than Tavaris and Sage at QB; Housh can’t through and catch the ball.
Isn't he rich already?
“Ray (Lewis) spoke for all of us when he said, ‘If you don’t play less, you don’t take less (money),’” Houshmandzadeh told the Magazine. “I’m nervous about leaving Cincinnati. It will be a huge adjustment, like being a rookie all over again. Moving, getting to know everyone, learning a new team, new players, new coaches, new system — I can see why guys would take less to stay. But if I have to make a choice between the best team and the best money? I’m not stupid, man. I’ll take the money.”
The Vikes offered the least amount I believe.
You'd think
That it would be better to sign players that care more about winning and championships than whether they got every last penny.
The Bengal’s are a “me first” team so I guess it doesn’t surprise me that he has that attitude.
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Clayton
resigned with Bucs. I like the Henderson prospect better than Clayton anyway.
I have grown ill over watching this TJH saga play into anything but a tease. Now we have people jumping the Cutler rumors.
I loved Jay C since his days at Vandy but lets not get rolling on this just because a couple ESPN guys are trying to hype up a story.
The Housh has been spotted!
In a Seattle airport. Looks like he’s about to take the money and run. Now if the Seahawks draft Crabtree their offense should rival the Card’s.
from housh to douche...
"Somewhere in Minnesota, a child becomes a Vikings fan and wonders if they will win a Super Bowl in their lifetime"
5 year $40 million
$15 guranteed. Thats pretty impressive, early reports were saying that seatle and Minnesota were offering 3 year deals. It seems like Minnesota made a good effort to bring him and make it a tough decision for the guy. I am curious as to what the Vikings offer was…
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