The Parade of Re-signing Role Players Marches On

by Eric J. Thompson on Mar 9, 2009 4:20 PM CDT in Vikings Comment 9 comments

The Vikings signed another free agent today. Unfortunately, it's becoming obvious that they're very xenophobic, because they only seem interested in re-signing their "own kind" instead of going after players from other teams.

No matter who mediocre their own kind may be.

The Star Tribune is reporting that the Vikes re-signed CB Benny Sapp to a one-year deal, worth something above the league minimum. Sapp isn't going to be confused as a shutdown corner any time soon, but he did get quite a bit of playing time last previous season after Charles Gordon's ankle did its best impression of origami. He ended up with two interceptions, but easily quintupled that number in boneheaded penalties and blown coverages. Judging from what I've read from most commenters on this site about Sapp, this move probably won't go down as the crowning achievement of the 2009 free agency period.

I agree that re-signing Sapp excited me about as much as a visit to the proctologist, but at least it adds a little depth. Emphasis on little. More importantly, what this tells me is that the Vikings are probably going to lose out on the Karl Paymah Sweepstakes (wow, never thought I'd ever type those three words). Although it was irresponsibly reported that Paymah would be visiting Winter Park this weekend, that has yet to happen. Apparently Baltimore, Tampa, and Cleveland are also interested in Mr. Paymah's services, and he's visiting them first.

Feel free to go back to your nap now; the free agency period has undoubtedly induced more sleep than excitement. Maybe tomorrow we can report on something really thrilling, like Naufahu Tahi!

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Benny and the Vikes

I bet Sapp will lead the team in personal foul penalies this year with 4; followed by Ray Edwards with 3, and Jared Allen with 2.

Still, he’s a pretty good nickleback option.

by Spartan99 on Mar 9, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions

Meh

Still think the Vikings will be taking a CB earlier than later in the draft and its more than possible that they will cut Sapp if he ends up close to the bottom of the depth chart once camp starts (Winfield,Griffin,New Draft pick, Gordon, McCauly/Sapp). Only 5 were kept last year, so his chances might be slim.

by vikingfuture8816 on Mar 9, 2009 5:42 PM CDT reply actions

Benny is terrible...

Skol Vikes 4 Life!

by Macdaddy4508 on Mar 9, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions

Don't feel too bad...

Ten teams have not signed a single player from another team, the Vikings being one of them. That means, of course, that nine other fan bases are experiencing the same type of “hurry-up-and-wait”edness as we are.

Heck, five teams have signed only one free agent from another team.

The big winner (?) is Denver, who has signed 12 (twelve!) free agents to their team. Probably all defense.

This does not take into account released players.

So, keep those heads up! Maybe there’s light at the end of the tunnel yet.

And it’s (hopefully) not a train.

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Woot Woot!

by Manimal on Mar 10, 2009 8:51 AM CDT reply actions

WOW what a free agent signing!

This is exciting news! I am not sure I can handle anything more exciting than this. Actually before the free agent signing period started, I didn’t expect the Vikings to do much. The Vikings are already a quality team and the areas they really need help QB, CB and OL there weren’t a lot of good players that were going to switch teams. I still think there are a few good tackles that are free agents, but I think the Vikings will wait until the last minute to sign them or wait until after the draft. Two reasons to wait until after the draft are; to see what you get in the draft and the free agents that aren’t signed after the draft will probably sign for a lower contract. Now, back to my nap. Wake me when they sign Tahi.

by wesjt on Mar 10, 2009 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

After last season

did you people actually think Zygi would break the bank again?

I know I didn’t, and frankly, I’m glad he isn’t. There hasn’t been to many people worthy of throwing a bunch of $$ at.

We’ll address the remaining needs in the draft. We’re going to be ok.

VikeGuru is a doofus!!

by Unclebillybonz on Mar 10, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

Eric...

Are you supposed to use the phrase “Adds a little depth” right after talking about the proctologist? smirk

Sorry, couldn’t help that one…

by stilpony on Mar 10, 2009 11:27 PM CDT reply actions

That's why I said "emphasis on little".

You don’t want to end up like Fletch from that clip! “You using the whole fist there doc?”

by Eric J. Thompson on Mar 11, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Sapp

My only recollections of Benny Sapp from last year involve him making stupid mistakes or missing coverage and tackles. I hope I missed something because I was only able to watch four Viking games last year. There is not a glut of good cornerbacks on the market so perhaps this was a good move; let’s hope so.

by TexasViking on Mar 11, 2009 11:55 AM CDT reply actions