Ex-Viking Captain Munnerlyn says he left ‘millions on table’ to join Panthers

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Cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said Wednesday he turned down a deal worth millions of dollars more when he left the Vikings in free agency last spring to return to the Carolina Panthers.
Munnerlyn played three years with Minnesota after being with the Panthers from 2009-13. The Vikings and Panthers play Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.
“When you leave millions of dollars on the table, it’s definitely a tough decision,” Munnerlyn told Carolina reporters. “But at the same time, Charlotte was my home. This is a place that I wanted to be.’’
Munnerlyn wouldn’t say specifically how much Minnesota offered. He signed a four-year deal with the Panthers that could be worth as much as $21 million.
“To come back here was a no-brainer for me,’’ Munnerlyn said. “I still had my house here. This is the organization that drafted me, that gave me the opportunity to play the game I love.”
http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/06/ex-...anthers-2/

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Munnerlyn was one of three Minnesota free agents to sign with Panthers in March. Also departing were tackle Matt Kalil and wide receiver Charles Johnson, who is on injured reserve.
The Vikings didn’t look to retain Johnson but wanted to keep Kalil, who signed a five-year, $55.5 million deal with Carolina.
“We tried to sign him back,’’ Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told Carolina reporters. “I like Matt. I thought he was a good player.’’
 :o  :o :o

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Turns out it really was a no brainer Cap'n...

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“We tried to sign him back,’’ Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told Carolina reporters. “I like Matt. I thought he was a good player.’’

Sometimes you just get lucky.

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@dadevike said:
“We tried to sign him back,’’ Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told Carolina reporters. “I like Matt. I thought he was a good player.’’

Sometimes you just get lucky.

Hopefully Zim said this while under the influence of anesthesia...

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The Panthers fans dont seem very happy with him (Matt.) A few blame his brother for not giving them a heads up how injured he is.  Others think it is a matter of self confidence.  Sounds like familiar discussions here the last few years.

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I do think Captain wanted to head back home....but I also think he thought the Vikings might be heading in a different direction than they are currently. 

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Captain brought veteran leadership to a secondary that really needed it.  I was surprised when he departed, but youth and speed seem to be something Zimmer covets. Maybe he did see the writing...

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LOL!

https://twitter.com/MattEngstrom1/status...40608?s=17

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Newton can be a very odd dude.