Vikings show interest in free agent DT Ndamukong Suh

Gotta be for vet min or close to it. He was awful last year, at least per PFF's 49 grade. But after Tomlinson, Phillips and Watts the cupboard's pretty bare up front. If the price is right, some veteran depth couldn't hurt. 

He's 35. It better not be a big contract.

Latest rumor is Vegas is walking away from talks with him.....

Kong would still be decent for 12 snaps a game for the right price 

We have room

As a rotational and situational NT, absolutely. But also at a contract appropriate with that reduced role. IMO, Suh will go to the highest bidder without regard to team or situation. Just a guess, but its why Las Vegas left negotiations (rumored). Probably a long shot for him to be a Viking unless Minnesota overpays. But having said this, I'm not sure what his market is. It could be small.

Suh is still capable but has always played selectively, at times disappearing. Especially during the regular season. But in the playoffs he shows up. I doubt he will go to the Vikings. But if he hasn't been picked up by mid season, he may be worth an offer.

Will always be a POS....just an older POS...

Not a POS at all, bring him in! Was a great player in his prime, I gotta think he’s still at least a good one. 

We are pretty thin at the position. Probably the biggest sell for me is he’s available. He doesn’t miss games and that has some value. After a slump of a season, I wouldn’t offer him too much. I’d be shocked if he’d take anywhere near minimum. I’d be at 1 year/$3 million. He probably won’t take it. He made $9 million per the past couple of years and my guess is likely holding out for something similar. 

@"pattersaur" said: Not a POS at all, bring him in! Was a great player in his prime, I gotta think he’s still at least a good one. 

my problem with a signing like this... are we really a contender this year?   I think if we all dig down deep and look at it,  odds are long that this team is ready to make a deep playoff run this year.  so why dick around with what are likely 1 year rental players,  especially ones that will contribute very little?  I would rather that roster spot be used on a young up and comer or another player that would be more likely to make a larger contribution or sign a longer term deal.

@"JimmyinSD" said: my problem with a signing like this... are we really a contender this year?  

@"StickyBun" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said: my problem with a signing like this... are we really a contender this year?  

Hard to say, but you can't say the team isn't for sure considering how many games Minnesota led last season. Epic defensive meltdowns killed the team. Unprecedented. So.....who knows?

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said: my problem with a signing like this... are we really a contender this year?  

Hard to say, but you can't say the team isn't for sure considering how many games Minnesota led last season. Epic defensive meltdowns killed the team. Unprecedented. So.....who knows?

if you think we are a contender... then I understand getting on board with a signing like this.  I dont see us as being that ready in a new system that at times sound more like 3D chess to even our veteran players.  Not to mention the transition to a new D for most of our veteran 43 guys.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said: my problem with a signing like this... are we really a contender this year?  

Hard to say, but you can't say the team isn't for sure considering how many games Minnesota led last season. Epic defensive meltdowns killed the team. Unprecedented. So.....who knows?

if you think we are a contender... then I understand getting on board with a signing like this.  I dont see us as being that ready in a new system that at times sound more like 3D chess to even our veteran players.  Not to mention the transition to a new D for most of our veteran 43 guys.

Yep, I can see that happening as well. No doubt. But I think there's talent on this team. I really don't know what will happen in this upcoming season.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said: my problem with a signing like this... are we really a contender this year?  

Hard to say, but you can't say the team isn't for sure considering how many games Minnesota led last season. Epic defensive meltdowns killed the team. Unprecedented. So.....who knows?

if you think we are a contender... then I understand getting on board with a signing like this.  I dont see us as being that ready in a new system that at times sound more like 3D chess to even our veteran players.  Not to mention the transition to a new D for most of our veteran 43 guys.

I think our teams plan is pretty clear.  We’re going to try and make a run this year
with the talent we got, use it as a learning year to figure out what we
actually have on the roster and how it fits in our schemes, and probably most
importantly determine if Cousins is the guy they want to roll with, and then
figure out how much of a rebuild we need going forward.  I’m a little bit skeptical that we’re legit SB
contenders, but I think that last year with a little more luck we should have
been in the playoffs, and I think the same this year.

@"medaille" said: I think our teams plan is pretty clear.  We’re going to try and make a run this year with the talent we got, use it as a learning year to figure out what we actually have on the roster and how it fits in our schemes, and probably most importantly determine if Cousins is the guy they want to roll with, and then figure out how much of a rebuild we need going forward.  I’m a little bit skeptical that we’re legit SB contenders, but I think that last year with a little more luck we should have been in the playoffs, and I think the same this year.

The more things changed this offseason the more they have stayed the same.

The only thing that gives me any hope for a 10 win season is how our schedule seems to favor a team that needs to build/learn on the fly with probably around 8-10 new starters.  Of course it is the build up towards the end of the season that indicates if you are any threat in the playoff's.  I think this looks like a 8-10 win team talent and coaching wise.  I guess I am going with the 8-10 new starters which results in a 8-10 win team :)

@"minny65" said:

@"medaille" said: I think our teams plan is pretty clear.  We’re going to try and make a run this year with the talent we got, use it as a learning year to figure out what we actually have on the roster and how it fits in our schemes, and probably most importantly determine if Cousins is the guy they want to roll with, and then figure out how much of a rebuild we need going forward.  I’m a little bit skeptical that we’re legit SB contenders, but I think that last year with a little more luck we should have been in the playoffs, and I think the same this year.

Yea, we are following the broken record approach of let's give KC another year and see what we got!  Then next year when he has good stats and we finish 9-7 then we can go into that offseason with the we have so much talent on the roster and are a key FA and good draft away from being true SB contenders.  

The more things changed this offseason the more they have stayed the same.

The only thing that gives me any hope for a 10 win season is how our schedule seems to favor a team that needs to build/learn on the fly with probably around 8-10 new starters.  Of course it is the build up towards the end of the season that indicates if you are any threat in the playoff's.  I think this looks like a 8-10 win team talent and coaching wise.  I guess I am going with the 8-10 new starters which results in a 8-10 win team :)