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 Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 8:33 am Post subject: the signings begin... |
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The Vikings signed seven draft choices Tuesday, leaving three -- including first-rounders Matt Kalil and Harrison Smith -- unsigned.
Wide receivers Jarius Wright and Greg Childs of Arkansas, both fourth-round picks, were among those signed. Also in the fold are fourth-rounder Rhett Ellison, a tight end from Southern California; fifth-rounder Robert Blanton, a defensive back from Notre Dame; sixth-rounder Blair Walsh, a kicker from Georgia; and seventh-rounders Audie Cole, a linebacker from North Carolina State, and Trevor Guyton, a defensive tackle from California.
In addition to Kalil (offensive tackle, Southern Cal) and Smith (safety, Notre Dame), the Vikings have yet to reach agreements with second-round choice Josh Robinson, a cornerback out of Central Florida.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/152741055.html
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| Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Phew, I was getting nervous.....
Good to see, looking forward to football, I think.
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I was wondering what was taking so long. I understand that Kalil wont be signed for a while (hopefully quicker than McKinney...) but some teams have their whole draft class signed already.
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| Swaps wrote: | | I was wondering what was taking so long. I understand that Kalil wont be signed for a while (hopefully quicker than McKinney...) but some teams have their whole draft class signed already. |
there is really no rush, OTAs havent started yet. I think for the teams with early OTAs, it was more urgent to get their draft classes signed. Im sure the remaining players will get signed quickly, there is really not much room for negotiation with the rookie wage scale. |
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| Swaps wrote: | | I was wondering what was taking so long. I understand that Kalil wont be signed for a while (hopefully quicker than McKinney...) but some teams have their whole draft class signed already. |
Less time for them to blow their money before training camp. 
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vike daddy
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According to the Pioneer Press, Ellison's deal was for $2.4 million over four years, including a $300,000 signing bonus.
http://min.scout.com/2/1188602.html
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SteelKing728
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| Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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making over 2mil on your first contract ain't bad. lol
Glad the signings are getting done. Hopefully Kalil, Smith and Robinson all sign very soon!
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thestonedkoala
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 2:21 am Post subject: Re: the signings begin... |
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| vike daddy wrote: |
In addition to Kalil (offensive tackle, Southern Cal) and Smith (safety, Notre Dame), the Vikings have yet to reach agreements with second-round choice Josh Robinson, a cornerback out of Central Florida.
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Shouldn't that be third-round choice? We gave up our second. |
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| Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 4:16 am Post subject: Re: the signings begin... |
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| thestonedkoala wrote: | | vike daddy wrote: |
In addition to Kalil (offensive tackle, Southern Cal) and Smith (safety, Notre Dame), the Vikings have yet to reach agreements with second-round choice Josh Robinson, a cornerback out of Central Florida.
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Shouldn't that be third-round choice? We gave up our second. |
Yep, he's a third rounder.
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| Quote: | | Vikings have agreed to deal with first-round safety Harrison Smith. |
www.twitter.com/VikingsNow
Pioneer press is reporting that the Vikings have come to terms with Harrison Smith, the second 1st round pick, I believe that leaves Matt Kalil and Josh Robinson as the last ones to sign.
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| The Gnat wrote: | | Quote: | | Vikings have agreed to deal with first-round safety Harrison Smith. |
www.twitter.com/VikingsNow
Pioneer press is reporting that the Vikings have come to terms with Harrison Smith, the second 1st round pick, I believe that leaves Matt Kalil and Josh Robinson as the last ones to sign. |
Huzzah! I am sure the others will follow in the next day or two, if not sooner. Not too much to barter about with the new CBA and rookie wage scale. Just another step forwards to starting the season!
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Harrison Smith's contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, is for four years with an option for a fifth, typical under the new collective bargaining agreement. Smith is expected to receive slightly more than last year's 29th overall pick, Bears offensive lineman Gabe Carimi (four years, $7.06 million).
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_20751380/vikings-harrison-smith-contract-set
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| vike daddy wrote: | Harrison Smith's contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation, is for four years with an option for a fifth, typical under the new collective bargaining agreement. Smith is expected to receive slightly more than last year's 29th overall pick, Bears offensive lineman Gabe Carimi (four years, $7.06 million).
http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_20751380/vikings-harrison-smith-contract-set |
I love the new rookie wage scale. Two years ago, he probably would have gotten close to 10 million in guaranteed money alone. |
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solidvikingfan
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Information on all our signed draft picks contracts.
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Vikings_gave_Harrison_Smith_a_36M_signing_bonus_58M_guaranteed060512
| Quote: | The 29th overall pick in April's draft out of Notre Dame, Smith received fully guaranteed base salaries of $390,000 in 2012, $714,479 in 2013 and $1,038,958 in 2014.
The only non-guaranteed portion of the deal is a $1,363,437 base salary in 2015, for a total value of $7,138,546. |
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