Out with the OLD, in with the NEW

Purple Faithful · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 2688

^ Frazier looked like he had just won the superbowl at the post-washington win press conference instead of selecting 3rd in a draft with two players that potentially makes a coach a household name. Maybe end up on TV & take Dungy's spot.
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joru1000 · Joined: 23 Jan 2012 Posts: 1815

DEs can last well into their 30's. Allen like other elite DEs may very well have 4-5, maybe 6+ years of great football left. No team thinks 6 years into the future, just like no investor or business does. You can't predict what will happen by then so don't try and build a platform around it. Stick with what you know works, particularly if it still has some long term value.

Purplexing · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:28 pm Post subject:

Let's see; I think I can recall a similar thread about the following players:

AP
KWill
McKinnie
maybe Winfield, EJH, Webb, and Gerhart?

And I'm almost certain a few threads were created about trading BBerrian and MWilliams in the distant past. Maybe Robison?

but I'm not sure and don't care to search for them.

I think we're running low on players to consider trading.

I can see trying to unload Allen's salary, but the return in draft picks is not going to be worth it.

Most teams trade players with plenty of years ahead of them if there is a reason to unload a player in a position of great depth; e.g. the DL MN traded a few years back. Or, there are those Randy Moss situations. Allen doesn't fall into any of those categories.
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VikeSince70 · Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 600

In another thread we discussed this and one point made that changed my mind was that Allen may sign an extension with the Vikings because they took a risk on him when he wanted a long term contract.

I beleive now that Allen will sign an extension with the Vikings as long as he see's an improvement over the next 2 years.

I say keep Allen unless the Vikings gets an Walker type trade then the Vikings would have to feel compelled to take that trade or be rediculed in the press.

ArcticNorseman · Joined: 06 Mar 2005 Posts: 1429 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Another interesting thought . . . how hard did the Vikes try to get an established DE in the decade since Chris Doleman?

Two 1st Rd picks used in Udeze and James; niether worked. Ask Jacksonville how well their pursuit has gone for DEs. And when the team was rolling on offense with Birk, McKinney, Culpepper, Bennett and Moss, did they have a DE? Did the opposing OLines and QBs fear the vaunted Vikes pass rush of 2000 - 2008? Mmmmmm, not so much . . .

Now, Red was the major villan in that time frame? and he could've landed one in FA - Jevon Kearse? He didn't do it.

Now the Vikes have a perrenial All-Pro DE, respected and feared, selling tickets and making a shambles of a defensive backfield hold onto the prayer they don't get picked on like kindergartners . . . yeah, a good CB and an intimdating SS will help the team tremendously . . .

98TillInfinity · Joined: 31 Mar 2010 Posts: 87 Location: Montgomery, AL

If I was running things Allen would have already been extended another four years.

PurpleMugen · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:31 pm Post subject:

Purple Faithful · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 2688

vikingsrule · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:09 am Post subject:

Purple Faithful · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 2688

vikingsrule · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:16 am Post subject:

Given the lack of activity in free agency this year and the youth movement underway, i cant imagine this team having many cap issues going forward.

VikeSince70 · Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 600