Little Shocked No Vikings Trades Yet
I get that all the big swings require a little more posturing and negotiation, but adding some O-line depth with a 5th–7th round pick—or grabbing a Swiss Army knife for Flo—should be a slam dunk. No reason not to make those moves.
I would think (they think) there are areas they can reinforce and maybe even improve on?
My gut says don't wait for a big swing, even though at 6/0 it would seem appropriate.
6/0 doesn't come around often for any NFL team . Its been since 09 that its happened in MN.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Waiting a week gets Taylor under our cap.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
JustInTime wrote:
Waiting a week gets Taylor under our cap.
How's that
Viking1987isback wrote:
How's that
Remaining balance of his salary.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
JustInTime wrote:
Waiting a week gets Taylor under our cap.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Often the best trades are the ones you do not make. The Theilen trade is a good example of a trade that really ended up hurting us. We are not a player or two away unless that player is a QB, so think it is best to stay put unless there is a really great value trade for a younger player.
JR44 wrote:
Often the best trades are the ones you do not make. The Theilen trade is a good example of a trade that really ended up hurting us. We are not a player or two away unless that player is a QB, so think it is best to stay put unless there is a really great value trade for a younger player.
I cant like this enough, the position that is holding us back is QB.
With that said, we dont need to wait a week to get under the cap for anybody, the money is there for the right player at any time if the need fits the goal. However unless that guy is a QB, or unless KOc is willing to move off Murray, its a wasted move. I have more faith in Wentz or even Brosmer to improve this offense than I do Murray, he is just flat out disappointing.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
Yes, waiting until trade deadline week allows the Minnesota Vikings to fully absorb Jonathan Taylor's remaining 2026 salary under their cap. [1]
Current Cap Situation: According to Spotrac, acquiring Taylor right now leaves the Vikings just over the salary cap limit because they have roughly $4.1 million to $4.7 million in available space compared to Taylor's remaining hit of about $5.5 million.
Effect of Waiting: With each passing week during the regular season, a portion of Jonathan Taylor’s annual salary is paid out by the Indianapolis Colts. Waiting another week until trade deadline week reduces the remaining prorated amount owed by the acquiring team, lowering his cap hit enough for Minnesota to absorb him.
Alternative Options: If the Vikings decide to make the move sooner, executive vice president Rob Brzezinski would need to restructure contracts, extend players, or clear space through other roster moves.
But, yes we could right now move money under the cap. It’s just another possibility to explain the situation.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
Edit Post (mod action — author will see a notice)
Warn Poster
Suspend User (3 days)
The user will be suspended for 3 days and will receive an email with the reason and information about how to appeal.