Vikings Franchise Chad Greenway

by Ted Glover on Feb 21, 2011 12:45 PM CST in Minnesota Vikings

In a somewhat surprising move, the VIkings have placed the franchise tag on LB Chad Greenway. I'm not saying it's a bad move, but like a lot of other people, I thought they would use it to franchise Sidney Rice as opposed to Greenway.

What does that mean for Greenway? Benjamins, baby. Close to $10 million of them, along with what will probably be a long term contract.

But let's keep this in mind, boys and girls. There might not even be a franchise tag if/when a new labor agreement is reached, so this, and several other franchise tags that have been placed on players by other teams could all be moot.

If nothing else, this should show Greenway that he is valued by the team, and that they want him around for a long time, but the labor unrest is what's keeping the team from signing him to a long term deal.

At least, that's what the move says to me.

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Great move

Chad Greenway is one of the hardest working vikings player, and a great leader for the team. I hope he will remain a viking for the rest of his career. I’m glad that the used the franchise tag on him :)

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by Malte Dengsøe on Feb 21, 2011 12:53 PM CST reply actions

Makes sense to me.

Have to keep your strengths strong.

RELEASE THE KRAKEN! (Greg Hardy)
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by RjTheMetalhead on Feb 21, 2011 2:01 PM CST reply actions

Lot of cash to the man, good for him

This should also help him in getting a pro bowl nod.

I would like to say this as well, and Ted’s story reminded me of it. Chris you are a writting machine and I appreciate the effort you put into this site. Your articles are well thought out and interesting and you put forth a plethera of them.

I appreciate it.

It's a lot easier to love the Vikings when they win...

by Grime on Feb 21, 2011 2:11 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Definitely agree. Definitely agree. Rec'd

Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to the aftermath of the chaos of the 2010 season. I now look forward to the draft. Help the O-Line! SKOL VIKINGS!!
And why did Cris Carter not get into HOF?? As my coach would say, the ballot voters had their thumb up their butt and their mind in Arkansas. I have nothing against Arkansas though.

by ccrunner on Feb 21, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions

I thouroughly enjoy...

…seeing players that have earned big contracts, get big contracts.

Good for him. Hope he stays healthy and can continue to play at a high level.

by Soybomb on Feb 21, 2011 2:44 PM CST reply actions

good

i would have been disappointed if they placed it on Rice.

by rj-b on Feb 21, 2011 2:47 PM CST reply actions

So question...

Why not Rice? Just curious, health problems? Work Ethic?

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by suckmyditka on Feb 21, 2011 3:39 PM CST reply actions

Brittle-itis

I would say that his injury history swayed the tag going in Greenway’s direction. Injuries are a funny thing though, they can seem prevalent for a few years then dry up, or visa versa. Using that as the deciding factor isn’t exact, but because of the history of it for Rice, I would have made the same decision. I do hope that they sign both players to long term deals and tomorrow isn’t quick enough.

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by Luft Krigare on Feb 21, 2011 4:35 PM CST up reply actions