Anger Management
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At the end of the 2015 season, I was so upset that
I wanted our place kicker released immediately. Why? Because no sane
team would ever stand for, nor accept, substandard play at that level.
After that kick, I'm certain that he wouldn't be either a Patriot or a Dallas
Cowboy but instead we were swayed by a group of people that believed that he
instead needed to be coddled instead of recognizing the year long sacrifices of
the other 52 men (& others) on our active roster. How long did that
last?
Today, I'm so upset with Adrian Peterson that to prove him out ... I'd cut him
immediately from the squad ... right after Sunday's game. You might ask
why? It would be to prove out something immediately. Since we just
activated him, he'd be eligible to play for any team in the playoff chase where
anyone that would be stupid enough to pick him off for their playoff push would
get exactly what they'd deserve. Sure Adrian Peterson might win that
elusive Super Bowl trophy & then again, Adrian Peterson just might find a
way to fumble away either the Patriots or Dallas chances at that hardware in a crucial
moment.
I'll never forget the commercial featuring some women in the Viking front office
answering the phone stating that, "Joey Browner's services were no longer
required". Dennis Green was in and all of our aging Super Stars were
chucked to the pavement. I'd admit, at first cutting Joey Browner had
sadden me deeply, but there was an answer that was coming ... that was way
overdue.
As for Sharrif Floyd, I'd pick up his 5th year option ... whatever it costs ...
then I'd tell him that he would never play another down for this Vikings
franchise ever again. You don't want to be here so we are going to make is
so. Then I'd make it clear that Floyd would be sold to the highest bidder
in terms of draft picks only. Then I'd start with the New England Patriots
and see what they might offer for him knowing that we'd entertain just about any
offer & then move onto the next as quickly as possible. It's
clear that we want the world to know that Sharrif Floyd's has incredible talent
that we've just not been able to take advantage of where we need to move on.
As for Matt Kalil, Andre Smith, Jake Long & Mike Harris, thank you for your
services but we've had to move on. This is not a reflection of your
ability to make it in this league as much as we cannot afford to invest one more
minute of our resources in you.
T. J.
Clemmings ... gone ... although adequate with flashes, he cannot be counted on
where he will destroy both you & your most valuable assets at the most
crucial moment (just see 3rd down conversions). When the chips are
down ... your history. Brandon Fusco may well be worth keeping on the
roster in the role dominated by Joe Berger with the understanding that a new
starting right guard must also be found. Berger must be weeded out as his
age is a liability. Kerin, Sirles & Easton are the core that must be
built & improved upon.
As for Adam Theilen, he should be called into Rick Spielman's office immediately
with the caveat that he deserves to have his contract extended on favorable
terms in relation to his efforts. Every effort should be made to
bring Cordarrel Paterson back as both as maybe the best outstanding special
teams player in the league with the promise to continue to nurture his wide
receiver abilities. He may not have received his 5th year receiver money
but he is very much wanted back in Minnesota.
Shaun Hill ... gone. We've got to develop Minnesota Vikings
prospects. It's time to move on. Chad Greenway was at times
brilliant ... without doubt due to his overall experience ... but this comes
with the caveat that he's also a liability being more than a step slow in
coverage. If you can't cover this leagues tight ends, it is time to find
your replacement. Would you rather have Brian Robison for what may
be his swan song year or Greenway because you can't have
both.
Sam Bradford is not worth 16 million dollars or anywhere near that figure.
It doesn't matter whether we have a starting quarterback or not. We don't
pay someone that kind of money to lose our games. Does the cloud that cast
the pawl over everything ... does it follow Sam Bradford everywhere he
goes? Do the decisions that follow influence the events that precede
it? Some say that the flow of the ying & yang have
"extending-barbs" that both precede and follow it. Some call it
a curse ... like 50 years in Detroit. Here's the key question. If
there is zero percent chance that Sam Bradford will be apart of the 2018 Vikings
squad then the only difference in getting rid of him is a wasted year of
quarterback development & 16 million dollars in cap money that can be used
on solidifying the roster. You cannot recoup draft picks that were traded
for him.
The number of needs are great where no one want to admit a rebuilding program
however every team has to fix it's weaknesses. There is an opportunity of
dumping a great deal of cap space which as the Raider's 55 million in cap space,
combined with solid draft picks, turned into a playoff caliber team. It's
a shame the league allowed David Carr to be shredded. There are solid
values out there where the next Linval Joseph just might be out
there.
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The Viking Ghost Writer
http://MyVikingBlood.org
Date: January 20, 2016
