Vikings closing in on Winfield deal

by FarvaForTheVikings on Mar 26, 2009 4:48 PM CDT

Hate to simply copy and paste, but I have to get to Geology :D. From Kevin Seifert at ESPN.com:

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-9-132/Vikings-closing-in-on-Winfield-deal.html

Minnesota is attempting to address the contract status of Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield after locking up his counterpart last week.

The Vikings signed fellow cornerback Cedric Griffin to a five-year contract extension worth a little more than $25 million and are now focusing on Winfield, whose deal is set to expire after this season. If he doesn't sign a new contract before then, he would be eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2010 -- which could be the first year the NFL operates without a salary cap. There are mixed opinions about how much of a bonanza an uncapped offseason would be, but you would imagine someone would offer significant money to a cornerback of Winfield's caliber.

The Vikings could always place the franchise tag on him, but that's never the preferred option for either side.

Coach Brad Childress, who normally is reticent to discuss negotiating progress, said Wednesday at the NFL owners' meeting that the Vikings are "having a pretty good dialogue" with Winfield's agent. That's a pretty good sign that a deal is within reach. Winfield had the best season of his career at age 32 and there is no reason to think he can't play at least another three years.

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good stuff...

See? Not everything is bad news. We mentioned several times that we should wrap up WInfield now, and it looks like that is happening.

Glass half full always looks better than a glass half empty. Plus, the drink tastes better that way.

by Lofoten on Mar 26, 2009 6:26 PM CDT reply actions

please resign winfield!

him and jared allen are our 2 best defensive players

NFL-Lions,Vikings,Texans,Bills
MLB-Rays,Twins,Marlins,Reds
NBA-T-Wolves,Cavliiers,Warriors,Bobcats
NHL-Wild,Penguins
NCAA-Gophers,Gators,Longhorns,Fighting Irish
all in the order in which i root for 1st

by RaysOfHope on Mar 26, 2009 10:27 PM CDT reply actions

Did you forget...

Pat Williams
Kevin Williams
EJ Henderson

They played up to Jared and Antoine’s level at their own positions Mr. I root for the Lions first.

by Bjorno on Mar 28, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Good idea

This is good news for sure. Even if the guy is getting up there in age, you won’t find a guy who plays harder and is always looking to make a big play. He should retire as a Viking. He’s earned it.

by NYCVike on Mar 26, 2009 10:54 PM CDT reply actions

Lock him up!

Winefield has been a great player for the Vikes who brings it week after week and having him and Griffin signed for the next couple years would be awesome! It would enable us to draft a CB to groom as his replacement and then move him to nickelback later on down the road. Yes he would be an expensive NB but he is worth every penny- he has earned it!

by nmvikesfan on Mar 27, 2009 12:24 AM CDT reply actions

Winfield is also one of the best run stopping CBs in the league. he is a huge reason why the Vikings are number 1 in the league year after year against the run. He is an excellent corner, and I really hope he gets re-signed,

by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Mar 27, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions