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Billy Spikes
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 Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: Vikings sign former Panthers OL Geoff Schwartz |
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| Quote: | | Offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz has joined the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract, according to a league source. |
https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/status/182593301092904960
It's a 1-year deal.
A 7th round pick in the 2008 draft by the Panthers, Schwartz missed the entire 2008 and 2011 seasons with injuries and was left untendered by the Panthers despite originally entering free-agency as a RFA.
Schwartz did start every game in the 2010 season and showed he has a lot of ability as a run blocker, he is also only 25-years old.
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vikingsrule
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Rejoice! Got a new starting RG, hopefully.
My apologies for thinking that him being a 49ers fan would have significant pull, especially to PurpleMugen, who was completely right.  |
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Zephiel
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going to bet some money on something today. It's a good day.
It's interesting that a 7th round offensive lineman is our most exciting signing of the FA period.  |
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vikingsrule
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Zephiel wrote: | I'm going to bet some money on something today. It's a good day.
It's interesting that a 7th round offensive lineman is our most exciting signing of the FA period. |
Very solid player, who looks like a strong run blocker based upon the success Carolina had in 09 and 10. |
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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He is young, but was injured right? That was the whole deal?
EDIT: then the OP updates lol, thanks Billy!
Sounds awesome.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Should be an upgrade at RG, and at the very least offers competition with Berger/Fusco/Love.
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Tman24
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice move vikes. hoping the next signing is Ginn. |
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skywindO2
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent.
Does he play RT too or is he strictly a guard? Someone that might push Loadholt is a must, I think.
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Frank Costello
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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I knew he would come through! Makes me feel good that he was as coveted as he was. SKOL!
Now sign Ginn and I'm happy until the draft.
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vikingsrule
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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| skywindO2 wrote: | Excellent.
Does he play RT too or is he strictly a guard? Someone that might push Loadholt is a must, I think. |
I believe he has started at RT and RG, which is a big plus. |
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LoverInTheCold
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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Very excited this came through! He's gonna start and impress next year, that's my prediction.
If we go Kalil, a line of: Kalil/Johnson/Sullivan/Schwartz/Loadholt looks really solid.
Heck, even the backup line looks good: Love/Berger/Fusco/DeGeare/Brown.
Now on to WRs, DBs, and LBs...
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vikingsrule
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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1 yr prove it type deal, probably in the $2-3 million range i would guess.
schwartz is still young and is the best guard on the team right now. |
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PurpleMugen
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| vikingsrule wrote: | Rejoice! Got a new starting RG, hopefully.
My apologies for thinking that him being a 49ers fan would have significant pull, especially to PurpleMugen, who was completely right. |
No worries, much obliged, brother, I'm glad we got him!
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Color me very excited. Having him at RG makes me less worried about C. Johnson playing LG. |
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CriminalMind
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Odd its a 1 year deal.
I would think its a 1 year 4million deal at the top end.
Get a bit more money, with no security of a longterm deal now. |
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