Vikes sign Ham

Wow, they really do love this kid. One of the best FBs in the league that in a pinch, could handle 10-15 carries at RB in an emergency. 

i like ham

@"Viking1987" said: i like ham

Me too...But I like crispy bacon more.

We might have a $45 million dollar backfield in 2021.

I like Ham but... WTH?
Is he really good enough to be the 2nd highest paid FB in the league? And even if he is, do we need that?
I was told Kubiak was the genius behind our running game. Turns out, the genius is actually CJ Ham!
The Chargers just signed Austin Ekeler for 4 years/$24 mil to be their starting RB. We just gave half that to a guy who blocks and gets 2 touches/game. Okie dokie.

@"pattersaur" said:

I like Ham but... WTH? Is he really good enough to be the 2nd highest paid FB in the league? And even if he is, do we need that? I was told Kubiak was the genius behind our running game. Turns out, the genius is actually CJ Ham! The Chargers just signed Austin Ekeler for 4 years/$24 mil to be their starting RB. We just gave half that to a guy who blocks and gets 2 touches/game. Okie dokie.

Bump. I realize a lot's going on today but can someone please tell me why this Ham deal was a good idea? Thank you!

@"pattersaur" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

I like Ham but... WTH? Is he really good enough to be the 2nd highest paid FB in the league? And even if he is, do we need that? I was told Kubiak was the genius behind our running game. Turns out, the genius is actually CJ Ham! The Chargers just signed Austin Ekeler for 4 years/$24 mil to be their starting RB. We just gave half that to a guy who blocks and gets 2 touches/game. Okie dokie.

Bump. I realize a lot's going on today but can someone please tell me why this Ham deal was a good idea? Thank you!

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"Viking1987" said: i like ham

Me too...But I like crispy bacon more.

@"BrickVike" said:

Tom Pelissero

@TomPelissero

The #Vikings signed FB C.J. Ham to new contract that's worth $12.25 million over four years, including $4M in 2020, source said. A nice bump from the restricted tender.

Wow, that's a lot. You can't find a FB in the 6th round who could replace what he gives us...at a fraction of the cost? Keep in mind, only, what, about a third of NFL teams actually use a FB? Less?

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"BrickVike" said:

Tom Pelissero

@TomPelissero

The #Vikings signed FB C.J. Ham to new contract that's worth $12.25 million over four years, including $4M in 2020, source said. A nice bump from the restricted tender.

Wow, that's a lot. You can't find a FB in the 6th round who could replace what he gives us...at a fraction of the cost? Keep in mind, only, what, about a third of NFL teams actually use a FB? Less?

He is a phenomenal blocker. 
He rarely blows an assignment. 
He can line up behind the QB, offset, on the ends and we even split him out wide. 
He made the pro-bowl without rushing or receiving figures. 
His role has expanded in our offense every year he's been here. 
He played in 34% of our offensive snaps and 55% of our special teams snaps this past season.

The last team to overpay a FB while experts laughed was San Fransisco with Juszczyk. I can't recall hearing how overpayed he was in the lead up to our playoff game, or recall hearing about how much the 49ers needed their star free agent RB Jerrick McKinnon. Nobody seemed to care that he was overpaid when he was lead blocking for the scrubbiest group of successful running backs in the NFL.

Why was the Rudolph extension bad? He just finished his best year ever as a blocker, much needed without Morgan. And was still a receiving threat when needed. And insurance if Irv was not ready.

Not defending the Ham deal. And I'm in the minority but not pleased with Wilson's deal either. But Rudy was worth it.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"BrickVike" said:

Tom Pelissero

@TomPelissero

The #Vikings signed FB C.J. Ham to new contract that's worth $12.25 million over four years, including $4M in 2020, source said. A nice bump from the restricted tender.

Wow, that's a lot. You can't find a FB in the 6th round who could replace what he gives us...at a fraction of the cost? Keep in mind, only, what, about a third of NFL teams actually use a FB? Less?

Was trying to quote a post above. But the structure of the deal makes a lot of sense. Its only $1.75M for a year of Ham which is far less than the RFA tender. From there on its year to year. 

@"Geoff Nichols" said: Was trying to quote a post above. But the structure of the deal makes a lot of sense. Its only $1.75M for a year of Ham which is far less than the RFA tender. From there on its year to year. 

Thanks! Was struggling to defend this one.

@"FSUVike" said: Why was the Rudolph extension bad? He just finished his best year ever as a blocker, much needed without Morgan. And was still a receiving threat when needed. And insurance if Irv was not ready.

Not defending the Ham deal. And I'm in the minority but not pleased with Wilson's deal either. But Rudy was worth it.

He's a nice player but I would've much rather seen that money spent elsewhere.
Paying that much for a TE to block on the outside when the middle of our OL (especially at that time) was getting steamrolled and we could barely run the ball was questionable. His deal looks fine now I guess, so that's why I said Carlson.
Also, I don't have strong opinions on the Wilson deal. He's fine sometimes, but looked awful against SF. But so did everyone. I DO feel strongly about the Ham deal even though @BlackMagic7 brings up some good points.

@"pattersaur" said:

 I DO feel strongly about the Ham deal even though @BlackMagic7 brings up some good points.