Russini: Look for teams to return their attention to Greenard

[Chuckf]

I don't think it's quite an apples to apples comparison. You have to consider that Greenard's numbers are inflated by the Flores send-everyone defense. Many of his sacks are clean ups. 

I think the minimum I would take is a 2nd and a 4th. Look at the Eagles and 49ers. Eagles have two 3rds and two 4ths. 49ers have four 4ths. They also have pick 23 and 27 respectively.  

I think the Vikings are right for playing hardball on this. You don't get the deal you need, then just keep him. Greenard may be holding their feet to the fire though, because he's clearly not happy with his contract.

I guess I can see your point.   I can see the Vikings having what I believe a young superstar in the making in Dallas Turner who needs to be playing that position and Greenard wanting a new contract so it does make sense for the Vikings to move on and get the best deal they can, don't need holdout drama if Greenard wants to rework his deal.

[FourCornersViking]

Next on the agenda for the Vikings is to work out a trade for Greenard for a first round pick or a high second round pick...then start planning for the upcoming draft.

[dadevike]

JG is under contract for 2 years. Holding out is really painful for players under the current CBA. Hold onto him as long as it takes. JG does not have the leverage here; the Vikings do. I don't care if he is unhappy. I'll trade him for Jalen Carter or a top 20 pick. Otherwise, I would keep him.

[Rigby]

Certainly not advocating trading Greenard but if deemed necessary I would consider a 2027 #1 (along with a 2026 3rd or 4th) to start building capital in what is purported to be a much stronger draft.

[Kentis]

I’m afraid he’s already gone…

[JimmyinSD]

Certainly not advocating trading Greenard but if deemed necessary I would consider a 2027 #1 (along with a 2026 3rd or 4th)  to start building capital in what is purported to be a much stronger draft.

take the 1 this year,  you can always use it to trade for additional capital this year and somebody's first next year if you dont want to stick and pick.

[StickierBuns]

take the 1 this year,  you can always use it to trade for additional capital this year and somebody's first next year if you dont want to stick and pick.

JMO, but Jeremiah Love is going to be a much better NFL RB than Ashton Jeanty.

[JimmyinSD]

JMO, but Jeremiah Love is going to be a much better NFL RB than Ashton Jeanty.

I hope the Vikings never find out..... I dont like RBs in the first,  sure you may find the next AD,  but far more likely to overpay for a guy who never reaches his potential.  We can find guys of nearly the same return in the middle rounds or a proven commodity in FA IMO.  I would love to see Love in Minny,  but I dont think the juice is worth the squeeze.

[medaille]

JMO, but Jeremiah Love is going to be a much better NFL RB than Ashton Jeanty.

Jeanty was the next Barry Sanders.  What are the odds that Jeremiah Love can top Barry Sanders?

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I do like Love. If we could get Love by trading a 3rd or less to make the move, I’d do that. If not, just go get a DB or a DT.

There’s a reason that the highest paid RB has the same value as what Greenard is unhappy with making. You shouldn’t spend a ton of draft capital to go get that and trading up into the top 5-10 is crazy talk.

[purplefaithful]

I thought Detroit was nuts trading up for Gibbs at the time...

Now I take my cap off to em.