Vikings to ask Murray to take pay cut or be released

Thanks you. I hope it does too.

@"96POPS" said: Thanks you. I hope it does too.

And how many teams have been blessed with a father who became a part of our community?

We have all been fortunate.  

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

What Brian does doesn't show up on the stat sheet but us fans know (and so does the organization, obviously) how valuable his role on the D and his veteran leadership on and off the field has meant to the team. I have to believe there can be money squeezed from somewhere else. I was going to suggest cutting Treadwell but after checking it out the dead money would be over 5.8 mil to go through with that.
Wishing for the best outcome for Brian, Pops. He's a well-loved player and the fans know his worth. 

We've yet to see the details on Cousins deal.  Its apy is $28 but does it front load a bunch requiring all these tweaks?  As for Brob I can't see where we'll find similar production for less money? 

A question for Pops would be:  Do players get jealous of other players contracts?  Might a huge payday for one especially since its fully guaranteed make negotiations for others more difficult? 

I think I'd be kinda salty if I knew the reason they wanted to pay me 1/3 less was because we just dished out the biggest contract in NFL history.

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

I swear the Vikings 2018 goal is to piss me off.  Stop treating your players badly when it comes to payday.  Rolling out truckloads of money for a new guy that might not work out while undercutting a player that has given his all for the team....  just pisses me off.  

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

I swear the Vikings 2018 goal is to piss me off.  Stop treating your players badly when it comes to payday.  Rolling out truckloads of money for a new guy that might not work out while undercutting a player that has given his all for the team....  just pisses me off.  

Then you don't understand that its a business. Sometimes that leads to stone cold decisions. Doesn't make it fair, but when operating under the auspice of a salary cap and looking forward to paying younger players, hard choices are being made. 

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

I swear the Vikings 2018 goal is to piss me off.  Stop treating your players badly when it comes to payday.  Rolling out truckloads of money for a new guy that might not work out while undercutting a player that has given his all for the team....  just pisses me off.  

Then you don't understand that its a business. Sometimes that leads to stone cold decisions. Doesn't make it fair, but when operating under the auspice of a salary cap and looking forward to paying younger players, hard choices are being made. 

It’s a business?  Since when?   Damn, I go away for a bit and shits all kinds of different.   

We've avoided it for a long time, but we have an 84 million dollar QB now and a half dozen players to resign over the next couple of seasons. Tough decisions like this are going to be much more the norm for this team. I love Robison and I thought Murray played well for us last year. I'd like to see both take a pay cut and come back. But with Diggs, Hunter, Barr, Kendricks, and Easton contracts coming due next year, Waynes the year after, we better get used to the words "business decision." 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

I swear the Vikings 2018 goal is to piss me off.  Stop treating your players badly when it comes to payday.  Rolling out truckloads of money for a new guy that might not work out while undercutting a player that has given his all for the team....  just pisses me off.  

Then you don't understand that its a business. Sometimes that leads to stone cold decisions. Doesn't make it fair, but when operating under the auspice of a salary cap and looking forward to paying younger players, hard choices are being made. 

It’s a business?  Since when?   Damn, I go away for a bit and shits all kinds of different.   

? Sarcasm?

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"Bezerker88" said:

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

I swear the Vikings 2018 goal is to piss me off.  Stop treating your players badly when it comes to payday.  Rolling out truckloads of money for a new guy that might not work out while undercutting a player that has given his all for the team....  just pisses me off.  

Then you don't understand that its a business. Sometimes that leads to stone cold decisions. Doesn't make it fair, but when operating under the auspice of a salary cap and looking forward to paying younger players, hard choices are being made. 

It’s a business?  Since when?   Damn, I go away for a bit and shits all kinds of different.   

? Sarcasm?

yes... my native tongue.  

I hope they leave Brian's contract alone...  The guy is a team leader and can still play.  His value to the team is much more than saving 3.5 million, IMO.  I get it's a business, but the Vikings let Greenway play out his last year.  Brian deserves the same treatment.

@"Cricket" said: Shawn Zobel‏ @ShawnZobel 

#Vikings are expected to ask RB Latavius Murray to take a pay cut, and if he refuses, word is the team will release him. Murray is scheduled to make $5.15 million in base w/ a $6.35 million cap hit

I wonder how much they are looking to save if Murray and Brian redo?  I would like both back of course but Brian is a leader and he played very well the last two years in less action (last year really).  Hunter didn't seem to seize the moment and make Brian expendable IMO.  I think one more year from Brian is ideal.  I think he is about 3.5 this season, so what are they looking to cut him back too, 2.5???

Also, we might need Murray to phase Cook back into the starting role.  

@"minny65" said:

@"Cricket" said: Shawn Zobel‏ @ShawnZobel 

#Vikings are expected to ask RB Latavius Murray to take a pay cut, and if he refuses, word is the team will release him. Murray is scheduled to make $5.15 million in base w/ a $6.35 million cap hit

And the 49'ers just gave McKinnon a 4 year 30 million contract for a situational back!!!  

I wonder how much they are looking to save if Murray and Brian redo?  I would like both back of course but Brian is a leader and he played very well the last two years in less action (last year really).  Hunter didn't seem to seize the moment and make Brian expendable IMO.  I think one more year from Brian is ideal.  I think he is about 3.5 this season, so what are they looking to cut him back too, 2.5???

Also, we might need Murray to phase Cook back into the starting role.  

@"96POPS" said: Looks like LM isn't the only one wifh this ultimatum. Yes it's a business but you don't have to be chickenshit either.

http://nfltraderumors.co/vikings-approach-latavius-murray-brian-robison-pay-cuts/

I want the Vikes to be loyal to BRob like they were with Greenway. C'mon, it's only right!!

@"MNWILD" said: I want the Vikes to be loyal to BRob like they were with Greenway. C'mon, it's only right!!

Really how much are they thinking they will save with Robison (1 million??) or is it really there way of saying see ya?   

@"MNWILD" said: I want the Vikes to be loyal to BRob like they were with Greenway. C'mon, it's only right!!

Yep, minny65, i don't think BRob has lost anything. It's the "NFL" and when you get a certain age they consider you done. BRob gets less snaps now, but he still produces, that is what counts to me!! I know the "NFL" is a business, but I'd like it to be like the old days, with some more loyalty! Maybe it's because I'm from the old school generation, idk. That's just me, though.

It’s a business all right & the Org has the edge in bargaining with BRob
As the article pointed out, he ranked 91 out of 106 edge rushers & if cut, frees up $3.5 mil with no dead cap $
Harsh reality for sure, but still not bad options...
Still make a couple million... or go fish