The network is reporting that Richardson is still in the building, & that the Vikings could keep him there. They reported that the team was surprised when they checked in on him, & that they quickly arranged a visit, after finding that he was unhappy w/ what Seattle offered! This could actually happen folks...!
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
@ Purple Haze said:
Maybe but 11 million is almost Linval money and he is a pro bowl caliber player. Richardson has 2.5 sacks in the last 2 seasons combined.
I'm getting the feeling a few of us don't quite know who Sheldon Richardson is. Don't get hung up on stats. As a 3T he's a prototype. Equally adept at rushing the passer and stopping the run, he's frequently double teamed. He's been the focus of every offensive line he's played against. He was drafted 13th overall in 2013, and after his DROY rookie season, in all redrafts I can recall he was re-slotted #1 overall. He made the Pro Bowl the following year. He's had some off-field issues and was suspended for a stretch, but this is a pro bowl caliber player. And in our defense, he would absolutely dominate. Trust me, if we can pull this off...to paraphrase Kirk Cousins, YOU LIKE THIS!
I get that and realize the potential but as far as negotiating a contract the off the field issues, the talk of him being able to dominate when he wants too and his lack of stats dont add up to 11 million a year. It all may be a mute point anyway, reports are he turned down 11 million because he wants 15 million. Thats beyond Linval money, thats top five money. If they can work out an 8 million dollar contract with 3 million in incentives Im all for it.
Quote: @Jor-El said:
@ MaroonBells said:
@ Purple Haze said:
Maybe but 11 million is almost Linval money and he is a pro bowl caliber player. Richardson has 2.5 sacks in the last 2 seasons combined.
I'm getting the feeling a few of us don't quite know who Sheldon Richardson is. Don't get hung up on stats. As a 3T he's a prototype. Equally adept at rushing the passer and stopping the run, he's frequently double teamed. He's been the focus of every offensive line he's played against. He was drafted 13th overall in 2013, and after his DROY rookie season, in all redrafts I can recall he was re-slotted #1 overall. He made the Pro Bowl the following year. He's had some off-field issues and was suspended for a stretch, but this is a pro bowl caliber player. And in our defense, he would absolutely dominate. Trust me, if we can pull this off...to paraphrase Kirk Cousins, YOU LIKE THIS!
You're suggesting that Richardson could play here and may only get 2-4 sacks in a season, but Griffen and Hunter might each get another 4-5 because QBs aren't just stepping up and away from them into a clean pocket??
Yes, but also good players make other players better. Diggs wouldn't be the player he is without Thielen on the other side. And vice versa. Good corners boost the stats of edge rushers, and vice versa. I'm a BIG believer in synergy. We had the #1 defense last year without a much of a presence at 3T. Richardson will make everyone around him more effective. And they him.
I'm not going to get my hopes up too much because pulling this off will be a big climb.
Two fireplaces in locker room, with deep purple low pile carpeting, hot wings, donuts....New stadium with
a painting of Prince on velvet....C'Mon...what else could you want?
also, turns out Speilman flew to get Richardson and flew back with him then drove him to facility.
ill say it again. Done Deal. this aint the negotiate with scrub TJ Housmanzadah. we wont let Sheldon out the door.
Quote: @Vikeking2 said:
also, turns out Speilman flew to get Richardson and flew back with him then drove him to facility.
ill say it again. Done Deal. this aint the negotiate with scrub TJ Housmanzadah. we wont let Sheldon out the door.
I hope you’re right bro! B)
Quote: @Jor-El said:
@ MaroonBells said:
@ Purple Haze said:
Maybe but 11 million is almost Linval money and he is a pro bowl caliber player. Richardson has 2.5 sacks in the last 2 seasons combined.
I'm getting the feeling a few of us don't quite know who Sheldon Richardson is. Don't get hung up on stats. As a 3T he's a prototype. Equally adept at rushing the passer and stopping the run, he's frequently double teamed. He's been the focus of every offensive line he's played against. He was drafted 13th overall in 2013, and after his DROY rookie season, in all redrafts I can recall he was re-slotted #1 overall. He made the Pro Bowl the following year. He's had some off-field issues and was suspended for a stretch, but this is a pro bowl caliber player. And in our defense, he would absolutely dominate. Trust me, if we can pull this off...to paraphrase Kirk Cousins, YOU LIKE THIS!
You're suggesting that Richardson could play here and may only get 2-4 sacks in a season, but Griffen and Hunter might each get another 4-5 because QBs aren't just stepping up and away from them into a clean pocket??
..and another thing. You ask any QB, where do they hate getting pressure the most. Up the middle. Scares the shit out of 'em. They can't step up. That's why Zimmer uses the double A gap blitz so much. A 3T who requires a double team is going to make the double A gap every QB's worst nightmare. You want to see Erin pee down her leg, this will do it.
Ya had me right up until the prince "when doves cry" playing on a loop
If this is a "done deal" then I'll say good bye now.
Quote: @96POPS said:
If this is a "done deal" then I'll say good bye now.
Sure hate to hear that Pops... Brian has been my favorite Vike for a long time!
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