Cutdown Day Open Thread
by Gonzo on Sep 5, 2009 9:57 AM CDT
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Yes, the cuts should be rolling in throughout the day, as all NFL teams have to reduce their rosters from 75 to 53 by 5 PM Central time this afternoon. Feel free to discuss all of the activity, including that of the Beloved Purple, in this thread here.
Also, if you have the NFL Network, they'll actually be airing a "Final Cuts" edition of NFL Total Access at 6 PM Central in which they'll be discussing today's activities. And as long as you'll be watching NFLN anyway, you can catch a replay of last night's game at noon Central time if you so desire.
So there you go. . .discuss away, folks!
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Running Backs
I really hope we keep 4 running backs this year. If we decide to only keep 3, then lets trade Chester Taylor so we can get something in return. maybe package him and Rosenfels to the Chiefs?
by RickyBrune on Sep 5, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
which means a pretty good first round draft pick
by RickyBrune on Sep 5, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets not trade taylor
he’s a key player for our playoff run if we get there
by vikesfan4lyf on Sep 5, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way
Tahi and young may be decent, but no way they come close to the A.P./Taylor combo. And the nice thing about Taylor is the guy can throw a wicked block.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets give Taylor A Ring First Before He Goes Anywhere!
He Deserves it, from his play, tough work, and attitude towards our team. He just wants to win!
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by UnBannedVikingholic on Sep 5, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, he has paid his dues
by Bjorno on Sep 5, 2009 5:18 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
chester taylor is #1 checkdown
There is no way we trade chester Taylor, and doing so would be foolish.
A) #1 pass blocking RB on the team.
B) #1 checkdown receiver on the team
C) #1 backup to AP
D) he’s “All-Night”
E) he’s a vet, and he’s key to a Vikings’ playoff run.
by DelawareBerserker on Sep 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Priority resign in CT
We need to be at the table B4 the season is over and figure out a fair deal to keep him.
plus 10 on signing Chester and your post.
by CitrusFLViking on Sep 5, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other Team Cuts
Bills just cut Dominic Rhodes, while not a superman by any streach of the imagination, was a guy I liked in short yardage or as the back-up.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tahi and Dugan
We don’t need both. 3 TEs, when one of them is Dugan, makes no sense at all.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed and with the money they gave to Tahi to keep him from the Bengals he seems the most likely to stay no matter what. I think a guy with more potential at the TE position should take Dugan spot if not, use it to keep the 6 WRs, 4 QBs, or 6 CBs.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need the TE/FB's
They are used on ST’s for the blocking skills they have as well as decent hands…you need guys with some sped for KO and PR blocking..as well as PA,FG/Punts…that is why imo we carry the extra TE/FB’s.
by vikefan1969 on Sep 5, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Choices
Fair enough point, but if you have a choice between carrying both Tahi and Dugan, or letting one of those guy go so that you can keep Ian Johnson, what do you do?
Dugan has a much better chance of surviving to the practice team than Johnson does…
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone want to take a stab at the practice squad? Pretty sure its 8 players deep
Colt Anderson DB
Bobby Williams WR
Nehemiah Broughton FB/RB
Juan Garcia OL
Jake Nordin TE
Ian Johnson RB
Martial Burnett DL
Marcus Walker CB
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't want to do the PS yet
Because the PS might not be all our guys. I’m sure the Vikings will make claims on guys they like from other teams, too.
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by Gonzo on Sep 5, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that doesn't mean that other people can't
Just want to make that clear. (-:
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by Gonzo on Sep 5, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Gonzo, sheesh ;-)
I was coming up with a list, now I’m gonna need therapy………oh wait, there is no help for me!
lol
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ian Johnson
wont make it one day after cuts IMO
by hickenizgriz on Sep 5, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel that back up RB is a position that shines a lot through the preseason. Ian Johnson wasn’t the only 3rd/4th string RB to look goods this preseason. Tyrell Sutton for GB, Andre Brown for the Lions, Danny Woodhead for the Jets, The Bengals, GIants, and Titans are going to have a couple of RBs to choose from, etc. Lots of teams have guys they like and will try to sneak onto their practice squads too. Got to hope for the best.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson really reminds me alot of Robert Smith for some strange reason… long stride and quick thru the hole
by hickenizgriz on Sep 5, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Johnson certainly made the decision between him and Young a little harder last night. Of course, I still think Young did enough already to solidify his place. I wouldn’t mind keeping 4 RBs on the roster though, and dropping Booty. Of course, I’ve never been thrilled about JDB to being with.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching to see what our QB situation shakes out to be
How many quarterbacks will the Vikings carry on the roster after 5pm?
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
by Luft Krigare on Sep 5, 2009 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think only 3
And I really want them to keep T-Jack as 2nd string over Rosenfels. I don’t think they will keep both, putting JDB at 3rd string. I understand that it probably won’t happen, but I think it should. I think he has proven himself over Sage this preseason, and I’d be bummed if contracts and politics are the reason for coaches and management to choose differently.
by Figgs on Sep 5, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
T-Jack Impressive in Pre-Season
I’ve been down on T-Jack from the day they drafted him. I think he’s done a good job this pre-season, though, and I hope they don’t trade or cut him. I’d like to see them trade Sage, and keep JDB as 3rd-string for a year, see if he can’t improve with a year behind Favre/TJack. Whatever happens, we’re screwed if we get to the 3rd QB anyway…
Skol Vikings!
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by Rev. Vike on Sep 5, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep 6 Wrs
We need all 6 of them to keep the pressure off of AD and they have all earned their stay. Booty looks like he is a few years away from being a backup and needs to be cut. Since the 1st preseason game against Indy, T-Jack has looked smooth and has clearly out played Sage.
by nmvikesfan on Sep 5, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep 6 WR's.
Cut Booty, he sucks. I’d much rather have Jackson as a starter (but that’s not going to happen) over Brett Favre, so I think he should be 2nd string. Rosenfels 3rd. Cut Booty.
by Murlock on Sep 5, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After lastnights game....
I can see that Booty get’s cut. So I’m revising my QB list as Lord Voltemort, T.J. followed by Sage. T.J. I still feel will be traded by the end of the season leaving Favre, Sage and a QB who gets cut today excluding Booty.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn albert young must have left town right after the game last night. He’s in iowa city right now..
by dsludo on Sep 5, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert Young
Ya. I saw him on the big 10 network at the Hawkeye game.
If you can get your hands on the ball you should be able to catch it no matter what!
by Jimemort on Sep 5, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
QB & RB
I think they want to keep TJ because they do not want to give up on him, but he will have to sign a 2-3 year extension with low pay. If not then he is traded or cut. If he is traded if they could put him with a RB (Not AP or CT) to a real bad team and perhaps get help in next year’s draft, so we can move up and get another QB of the future. IN a few days I would love if they would sign CT to an oversized contract. WE need him behind AP and they need to design more play for him like they have already done for Harvin. He is the most underused star we have. Would be a great starter for 3/4 of the NFL teams. The best thing going for TJ is that SAGE and BOOTY played last night.
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad BF is here?
After the play by SAGE and BOOTY are we glad that BF is here?
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BF
TJ cannot play from behind. Sage can’t play from in front. Booty I can’t figure out. Favre was the only option we had.
by GuyGalaxy on Sep 5, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes no sense.
He brought us from a 19-3 deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter two years ago.
He brought us back from a deficit created by frerrotte to win the game last year.
And he was in the process of possibly dong it again vs the Eagles in the playoffs until Birk snapped the ball into the ground.
by Bjorno on Sep 5, 2009 5:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy him in September and October
TJ cannot play from behind. Sage can’t play from in front.
and ‘Old Yeller’ Favre can’t play, effectively (meaning, with a positive effect), after Thanksgiving.
He hasn’t been able to for the past four years.
Psst.
I think it has something to do with his refusal to participate in any team off-season activities – or it could just be his age.
Enjoy. :)
The glass is more than half-full.
by NorthStarr on Sep 6, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speilman?
You know I actually enjoyed listening to Speilman during last night’s game. How bout you all? He did a good job about talking about the game the players without giving away stuff . he even had some nice stuff about himself. He seemed more relaxed and in his element then when on the radio. Thoughts?
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounded Good
I enjoyed his commentary, but he did give some things away. He mentioned that Jaymar Johnson was going to be with the Vikings for a while :) . I think he also said something about Albert Young that indicated the same, but I’m not as sure about that.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do we pick up?
What position or player do you believe we might pick up to add to our 53 roster? I think we still need help at QB but thats not going to happen. If an already established very good WR but a bit old comes available do we jump on the present and abandon one of our young WR?
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
QB? Nah...
We’re fine at QB, Brett looks good (he’s playing the way we need him to) and TJ has stepped it up. If we keep Jackson, we’re fine at QB. Of course…. TJack might have just played himself out of town, his trade value will never be higher.
As for that WR you’re talking about… Marvin Harrison is still available.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harrison
I used to think that he might be a good addition to Minny, but he’s gone too many months with no one picking him up… There’s got to be a good reason that no team in the NFL can find a need for Marvin Harrison.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I have been wondering the same thing. Why is one of the greatest of all time not being rushed after by a team that really could use him? Hell, even Jerry Rice, nothing like what he used to be, still got signed twice.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Legal Issues
Harrison is wrapped up in some really nasty legal issues, I think that a lot of teams are afraid of touching him because of it.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bet is he wants too much $$
He wouldn’t restructure his contract to stay with the Colts. If he signs for Vet minimum now (or even a little better) his ego couldn’t take it.
"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007
by peytonsthebest on Sep 5, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett looks good (he’s playing the way we need him to)
See my above reply to GuyGalaxy.
The glass is more than half-full.
by NorthStarr on Sep 6, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do we pick up?
I think we need better blocking up front. TJ is the closest thing we have to a running QB. That means the line must protect the QB alot better than they have been doing. I seriously think we need two good offensive linemen on our first team line. That is a weak link as far as I’m concerned.
by vnbushman on Sep 8, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Phil Mackey of KFAN.com via his twitter
The Vikings have Cut TE Garrett Mills.
by TonyO on Sep 5, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Access is saying Mills is eligible for the practice squad. Whats the over under that the Pats try and take him back?
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Access Vkings is trying to confirm La Conforta at NFLN that Booty has been waived
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
UPDATE: We have confirmed that running back Ian Johnson and linebacker David Herron have been waived. Johnson would probably candidate for the practice squad if he is not claimed.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“We” being access Vikings were I copied that update from
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Access Vikings Reporting LB David Herron and RB Ian Johnson have been Cut.
by TonyO on Sep 5, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com confirms Vikings Waive Booty
Says the Packers are likely to waive Brian Brohm haha
by TonyO on Sep 5, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is the article
Minnesota has waived quarterback John David Booty, according to Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network. That seemingly answers the quandary we posed Friday night after a relative debacle of quarterback play in the Vikings’ preseason finale. Remember, Booty has practice squad eligibility. You can probably assume that Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels will remain on the roster behind starter Brett Favre.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOTY BOOTED TJ EXTENDED???
If booty is indeed booted it proves the old adage, "be careful waht you wish for… " he wanted to be drafted by the VIKES. Watch the Pats pick him up and make a QB out of him. I wonder if we will hear in the next day or two that TJ has 2-3 years added to his contract. I don’t think you keep him if he is going to bolt on you after this year, thus reducing your QB stable to maybe a retired BF and some SAGE.
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As of 2pm PST here is the cut list:
QB John David Booty
FB Nehemiah Broughton
DE Martail Burnett
S De’von Hall
LB David Herron
RB Ian Johnson
TE Garrett Mills
TE Jake Nordin
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They should open up 4 roster spots so we can sign guys from other teams...
Brohm if he is released..that would be a nice pick up.
by TonyO on Sep 5, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and the four are?
Which four in addition tothe ones your are going to cut are you going to cut. At max I think they pcik up 1-2 on the 35 roster and maybe none.
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way to Brohm. He has looked worse than Booty against similar competition.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
Keepin’ my man TJ!
I’m really stoked about that. This year the D is going to crush everyone, the KAO will arrive w/ AD, Percy, BB, Sydney, & co, so we’ll be so far ahead of everyone in the 4th quarter TJ will get plenty of playing time. :)
Favre will retire end of this year, TJ is our QB. Unless he’s pissed that Favre came in and wants out, then we’re stuck with Sage. Of course, we’ll go out on a high note winning the SB this year…
THE PURPLE TIDE IS RISING!
Sorry – I drank a lot of Kool-Aid today.
by JasonAve6413 on Sep 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Resting Farve
How and when do reckon they’ll rest Farve? 4th quarters when they have a good lead or maybe whole games, depending on the opponents and how the rest of the division is panning out?
I’m curious to how they’ll manage it.
by Curvespace on Sep 5, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, part of my comment was the Kool-Aid talking, but maybe in the 4th quarter with good leads TJ will come in for the last series or two. But not for a few weeks (unless we’re seriously blowing someone out) until Favre gets the timing down with the receivers.
by JasonAve6413 on Sep 5, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
T.J.
Will do good as a back-up and actually always has, as well has done well in preseason’s. The issue is, if he does become starter, he more then likely will return to the T.J. that becomes erratic under pressure.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully...
A year under the wing of Favre might improve his game-management and confidence. With any luck…
by Curvespace on Sep 5, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps
Tho not to sound rude, I also wouldnt be holding my breath either.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No harm in being optmistic...
…until it comes crashing down around you during the playoffs ;)
by Curvespace on Sep 5, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha ha ha
Sit Favre?
Over his (almost literally) dead body; not if he has anything to say about it (and he does, trust me)!
The glass is more than half-full.
by NorthStarr on Sep 7, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keeping Tjack
Just proves my point noone in the front office has a clue. Come on people let them buy a vowel or something
by bleedingpurplesince74 on Sep 5, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you just
don’t like shit do you?
I believe the 'push off' cost us 'our' SuperBowl...
I believe you 'go for the win'... instead of 'taking a knee'...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Sep 5, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I Don't
Thats why I don’t like Favre or Tjack
Man you make it toooooooooooooooooooooooooo easy
by bleedingpurplesince74 on Sep 7, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
I thought about that word after I hit post… and figured you’d twist it
I believe the 'push off' cost us 'our' SuperBowl...
I believe you 'go for the win'... instead of 'taking a knee'...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Sep 8, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very True Never mind my cut 4 roster spots idea haha
I hope my boy Kenny Onatulu makes the roster..
by TonyO on Sep 5, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
resting BF
Hopefully they will have a schedule already set like they do for decisions to try a 2 point converson. Time left in the game and points ahead = _ with BF and AD. If it is automatic then you do not get caught up in the moment and allow BF to stay in longer than expected.
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Herron Cut
I am not surprised Herron was cut. It will allow the vikings to keep Onatulu and Brinkley who both have a much bigger up-side as OLB’s than Herron and they should be able to get it done on special teams.
Great move cutting Booty too….never liked that guy. They should have kept Ian Johnson though. Only one bad move….so far.
by Nord_Viking on Sep 5, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cutting I.J was right move
first and foremost his competition was albert young. AY > IJ easy. Albert young looked able to play NFL football versus opposing teams starters on day 1, while Ian looked like he wished he was still dancing with the cheerleaders in College Ball.
by DelawareBerserker on Sep 5, 2009 4:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, and I honestly think Johnson winds up on the practice squad.
Of course, since we cut Booty, we easily could have kept 4 RBs. I wonder who we’ll keep on the roster instead. Maybe we’ll be trying to pick up another player from another team instead?
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I.J. potential
AY’s potential just seemes limited to me while IJ could be a better RB in the long run. I think you should keep back-up players for the player they are going to be not who they are right now. If IJ ends up on the practice squad then it’s suddenly a great move.
by Nord_Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I also like Ian’s potential, but Albert Young looks like a pretty good back right now. I wouldn’t be against seeing Young on the field from time to time. Johnson needs work, he needs time to develop. That’s what the practice squad is for.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yet, Albert Young was outperformed
Check the stats. IJ had more yards per carry, more yards per reception, and more TDs during the pre-season. How does that make Albert Young better? If anything, AY needs time to develop, cuz he sucks.
by Goomba74 on Sep 6, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perreta
I didn’t think those two would make it, but hope they both get to the practice squad. Especially Perreta, he seems to try twice as hard as most others, I really liked that.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Packers seriously waving brian brohm? Man he did not pan out lol what the heck went wrong there I was hoping the Vikings would of been able to snag him in the draft lol
"If at first you don't succeed - Skydiving isn't for you"
by Zoxide on Sep 5, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If I had to guess
They probably did not develop him correctly. Brohm has the skills needed to be an NFL quality player, I don’t think he’d just lose them after being drafted.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might not be a bad idea to sign him under the practice squad perhaps? Would be an inexpensive risk.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see him there rather than Booty.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chase Daniel...
IF he’s the odd man out with Redskins. Colt Brennan not bad either.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
by the Dragon on Sep 5, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colt is on I.R.
But Chase Daniel isn’t a bad looking option either.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Colt is on IR...
the Chase is 3rd string. #rd was between Chase & Colt.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
by the Dragon on Sep 5, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumor is they cut him anyways.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wierd...
I’m in the DC area. Chase played well in preseason, other than the last game when Jaxonville went with their defense starters all 1st half. redskin OL didn’t protect him at all.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
by the Dragon on Sep 5, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I thought Chase was doing well for himself. I’m also clueless as to why the ’Skins decided they only needed 2 QBs on the roster.
Oh well, their loss could be our gain.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So yes
There are definate young and promising options out there the Vikings should, and I hope, are looking into. I think it’s stupid for the Skins or any team for that matter to only go with 2 QB’s, but if they let someone go who seems to have the skills and ability, hell, let’s bring the in!
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
One of Brohm’s problems (not his only one, certainly) was a self-admitted history of an issue with an overly sweaty throwing hand.
Some believe that wearing a glove maybe/will eliminate that problem, but I am skeptical and need to see evidence of it.
Anyway, as we all know by now, Brohm cleared waivers and made it onto the Packers’ Practice Squad and, likewise, Booty with the Vikings.
The glass is more than half-full.
by NorthStarr on Sep 7, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know if there is any resolution with the Williams wall??? We’re one week from the first game, it’s about time a final decision gets made.
by dsludo on Sep 5, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not yet
Either way, this isn’t getting settled this year. It’s going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Marcus McCauley book is closed
According to Zulgad, McCauley has been cut.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This sucks...
Not because McCauley is any good, but because Benny Sapp sucks so bad.
I now know who I will screaming expletives at on 3rd downs when we’re on D.
"I'm gonna make you cry...I'm gonna make you cry and dip my cookie in your tears!!!"
by mutleyil on Sep 5, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT Drew Radovich and CB Marcus McCauley. McCauley was no surprise with Asher Allen playing so well, but sorry to see Radovich cut. Hope they can get him on the practice squad.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a shame
I liked Radovich. Must’ve given his spot to Cooper.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Center John Cooper has made the roster..Wow
usual you like backup lineman who can play 2-3 positions…Cooper can only play 1
by TonyO on Sep 5, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not quite sure if I like this move. Maybe they aren’t as confident in Sullivan as they’ve been letting on?
Or maybe it’s Ryan Cook who could be in danger. He was supposed to be the back up C, right?
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cook is a tackle....
So perhaps with having a back-up center, that leaves a more specialized back-up situation? Just my thought. FUnnyt hing is with Cook, he went to the same High School here in Albuquerque that I finished up at after moving here in 1990. lol I know, totally usless fact, but kinda cool in a way.
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk"
by VikesFaninNM on Sep 5, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love it!
I was hoping that Cooper would make the team and Radovich would be cut. I believe that Cooper is still on board because he can also play OG. Cook & Hicks stay on because of their versitility and experience
by nmvikesfan on Sep 5, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon Cooper makes the roster
According to Chip Scoggins, Cooper is on board.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
John Cooper the C from Oklahoma made the 53 man roster. Good call.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cooper?
Maybe he is just too good to cut. Maybe they think they can groom him for BU Guard too?
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so. Never makes it to the Vikings practice squad and could play more than just center.
by vikingfuture8816 on Sep 5, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
Would have rather had him than the circus known as Frett Barve.
by Bjorno on Sep 5, 2009 5:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Dude, when the Oakland Raiders cut someone as not being good enough to make their 3rd string squad, that’s not someone we want to bring in as our 1st stringer…
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since when are the Raiders a team that you would say is good at making personnel decisions?
Just because THEY dropped him does not mean he is not a viable starter.
by Bjorno on Sep 5, 2009 7:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Are you crazy?
Garcia is done. If he doesn’t retire, I’d be surprised.
He can’t throw deep, he can’t stay healthy, and he can’t win any games for your team.
by Eric The Viking on Sep 5, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except for that game he won last year.
For the Bucs.
Against the Vikes.
When you go to somebody's house, you don't crap on their floor. Being a fan of one team does NOT give you license to be a dick to fans of another.
Corollary: When people are visiting your house and behaving themselves, them being a fan of a different team is NOT a reason for you to piss in their beer.
by Robert Rence on Sep 5, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy?
He had 12 td’s, 6 ints 2700 yards and a 65% completion percentage last year in 12 games.
He is a prototypical west coast QB and doesn’t make half the boneheaded plays that Favre does.
He wouldn’t have brought the huge mess along with him to our team.
And the guy can still keep plays alive with his feet.
Sure, he got injured last year for four games. That does not mean he can’t stay healthy.
The bottom line is, he would have been a much better option than Favre, and probably 6-7 million dollars cheaper.
by Bjorno on Sep 5, 2009 7:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
KFAN
had him as a sleeper this morning on their fantasy show. I guess he is a deep sleeper now. LOL
by Odin on Sep 5, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
old garcia
If we pick him up and keep 4 QB’s with BF they could start an old mans club with cards and stuff. Think about it. If you were considering 4 QB’s with Booty why not consider it with Garcia? Just don’t consider it too much.
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not finding anything on Garcia. Anyone have a link?
by dsludo on Sep 5, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's ther secret??
Presumably, the Vikes have announced all their waivers to all the other teams in the league now. Why not tell us?
TiggerSr
by TiggerSr on Sep 5, 2009 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding!
I’ve been all over the net looking for the new roster for the past 50 minutes, no luck.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CBS SPORTSLINE UNDER PLAYERS
then click on any viking and it reports booty gone
same with qbs garcia
by bleedingpurplesince74 on Sep 5, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the Vikes blog:
DB Colt Anderson, QB John David Booty, FB Nehemiah Broughton, DE Martail Burnett, OL Chris Clark, OL Brian Daniels, OL Juan Garcia, DE Otis Grigsby, S De’von Hall, LB David Herron, DT Antoine Holmes, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, OL Andy Kemp, CB Marcus McCauley, TE Garrett Mills, WR Nick Moore, TE Jake Nordin, WR Vinny Perretta, OL Drew Radovich, DB Marcus Walker and WR Bobby Williams.
TiggerSr
by TiggerSr on Sep 5, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think everyone is still hung up on IJ because of that bowl game. I don’t think it’s a particularly hard decision nor does it ultimately hurt this team.
Case of the beet bandit. Missing beets from all over the farm, no footprints. Inside job. Mose in socks. Boom. Case closed. -Dwight Schrute
by mjschaefer on Sep 5, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Talent
I don’t watch college ball, never saw the bowl game (or any bowl game, ever), and in general, consider kiddie-ball to be only a rough indicator for what they can do when they grow up.
Ian Johnson demonstrated what he could do this pre-season; the man’s a good RB and he came to the Vikings because he wanted to be in Purple. I’d be surprised if he makes it to the practice squad… It might not hurt the Vikings, letting him go, because we’re so deep in quality RBs right now, but we’re 1 injury away from wishing we had him back. With both Booty and Mills going, I would have thought there’d be room for Johnson on the active. I guess they felt more depth was needed elsewhere.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
by DCPurple on Sep 5, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ ?
How many palyers do you thnk they will add from other team to their 53 man roster? I am saying 1.
by ZygiZag on Sep 5, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zip
I can’t think of a position they need to go after at the moment.
I believe the 'push off' cost us 'our' SuperBowl...
I believe you 'go for the win'... instead of 'taking a knee'...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Sep 5, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stats
3 Special Teams Specialists
26 Defensive Players
24 Offensive Players
If defense wins championships (and there’s potential risk of suspensions on defense), this makes sense. Unfortunately, it allows means you let some good offensive players go, but that is a sign of how deep the Viking 2009 roster is.
by Elgar on Sep 5, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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