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Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - StickierBuns - 04-03-2025
Did anyone else catch that this week? Not sure if it was KOC that said it at the meetings, but when they signed Kelly, he said I can get Spud (his name for Fries) to come here. Vikings were like hell yes, let's do this. I guess Minnesota thought they wouldn't have a chance because he had SO many suitors and thought he'd get priced out. Very cool anecdotal story, gotta love the Minnesota Vikings culture, facilities and staff....makes a difference. Oh....and the money.
I knew the story of Kelly recruiting Fries, didn't know the part about Minnesota not attempting to sign him until Kelly said he could get him to come. And in watching all the interviews that KOC did this week, the guy looks and sounds very confident and satisfied with where they are going and the team he has.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - JustInTime - 04-03-2025
I did see that. It makes me wonder what the plan was initially.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - JimmyinSD - 04-03-2025
So does this mean KAM doesnt get credit for Fries?
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - StickierBuns - 04-03-2025
(04-03-2025, 07:07 AM)JimmyinSD Wrote: So does this mean KAM doesnt get credit for Fries?
lol, nope he does! Just like BFlo wanted Isiah Rodgers, that's all KAM baby. Please keep up.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - Canthony - 04-03-2025
I wonder if Fries left money on the table. Guessing he did. Kelly and Fries look to have a close relationship. Lucky for us. Now let's draft a young center to bring along with Kelly and Fries and build that same relationship. I get it, easier said than done. Drew Kendall might just be perfect in that situation.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - MaroonBells - 04-03-2025
Things really fell into place for us in free agency, with Fries and Kelly coming as a package deal and both Allen and Hargrave getting released. That kind of shit doesn't happen every year.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - StickierBuns - 04-03-2025
(04-03-2025, 08:02 AM)MaroonBells Wrote: Things really fell into place for us in free agency, with Fries and Kelly coming as a package deal and both Allen and Hargrave getting released. That kind of shit doesn't happen every year.
Honestly, it was kind of overwhelming in a good way you usually don't feel as a Viking's fan. Seemed a touch surreal in real time. Hope it turns out as good as it currently looks on paper.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - purplefaithful - 04-03-2025
If this years FA class is near last years? Thats a coup that would be praised even in south america.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - StickierBuns - 04-03-2025
(04-03-2025, 08:22 AM)purplefaithful Wrote: If this years FA class is near last years? Thats a coup that would be praised even in south america.
Listen, I joke about Draft KAM, but damn man....he's the FA King.
RE: Kelly recruited Fries, Vikes weren't initially looking to sign him - purplefaithful - 04-03-2025
(04-03-2025, 08:27 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: Listen, I joke about Draft KAM, but damn man....he's the FA King.
His drafting is laughably bad, but HE IS the FA King!