Oh man.....this would be sweet....

this would be cool but improbable.

I'm such a glutton for players this time of year...Screw the cap lol! 

so theres this: https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesotavikings/comments/84jllm/reportedly_the_vikings_have_a_big_signing_on_the/

@"AGRforever" said: so theres this: https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesotavikings/comments/84jllm/reportedly_the_vikings_have_a_big_signing_on_the/

Berger?  :-)

@"dadevike" said:

@"AGRforever" said: so theres this: https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesotavikings/comments/84jllm/reportedly_the_vikings_have_a_big_signing_on_the/

Berger?  :-)

man Richardson added to the mix would allow us to grab a day 1 starter on the OL then go D BPA for the next 3-4 rounds. DE, CB, DT in rounds 2,3,5

Imagine getting Cousins, Richardson, Price and essentially Cook added to this team, who were a game away

@"Skodin" said: man Richardson added to the mix would allow us to grab a day 1 starter on the OL then go D BPA for the next 3-4 rounds. DE, CB, DT in rounds 2,3,5

Imagine getting Cousins, Richardson, Price and essentially Cook added to this team, who were a game away

Signing Richardson would be huge, obviously. Would love to see the Vikings go offensive line with their two top picks, but it would have to go just the right way as BPA is always a factor. OG Price and then the best OT available in round 2 would be fantastic.

What is Richardson's weight now? Around 320 lbs? So hard to get real weights as most sites have what he came into the league at and never change it. 

When you are this close to the SB, it makes sense to take some chances.  Philly is hard up against the cap. But they have a Lombardi Trophy to show for it. I think they are fine with that trade-off.  Plus, they are gearing up to take another run at it.
It helps to have a stud QB on a rookie deal like Philly has.  We are the opposite. We have a very expensive QB but some young guys on our defense.  But those affordable contracts won't last long. So take your chance now.

It will really help the Vikings pursue Richardson if Seattle signs Ndamukong Suh. Suh is from Portland and tweeted he was in Seattle this week. I would prefer Richardson for the Vikings, so I hope the Seahawks choose Suh..
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/30097/on-ndamukong-suh-sheldon-richardson-and-seahawks-dt-options
I have to believe Richardson wants about $12M per year, though. Clearing Sharrif Floyd's salary is a good start but only about halfway there.

Update: I'm seeing reports out there now that Suh and Seattle have mutual interest. Doesn't mean Richardson is coming to Minnesota, necessarily, but does mean the Seahawks are probably moving on from him. Its a start. 

@"StickyBun" said: Update: I'm seeing reports out there now that Suh and Seattle have mutual interest. Doesn't mean Richardson is coming to Minnesota, necessarily, but does mean the Seahawks are probably moving on from him. Its a start. 

peliserro on NFL network said sources mentioned the Vikings called Richardson and have interest in Suh. 

so there is that

@"Vikeking2" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Update: I'm seeing reports out there now that Suh and Seattle have mutual interest. Doesn't mean Richardson is coming to Minnesota, necessarily, but does mean the Seahawks are probably moving on from him. Its a start. 

peliserro on NFL network said sources mentioned the Vikings called Richardson and have interest in Suh. 

so there is that

Let me ask a question. Seattle gave up their 2nd Round pick AND their second best WR to get this guy and they're willing to let him walk after one year. 

Why is that? Does anyone have serious intel on why?

From the outside it looks like the move was a last ditch effort to give the Defense one last hurrah and now the Hags have decided to blow the whole thing up. Big price to pay, though. Why not keep him as part of the Rebuild? 

@"FSUVike" said: Let me ask a question. Seattle gave up their 2nd Round pick AND their second best WR to get this guy and they're willing to let him walk after one year. 

Why is that? Does anyone have serious intel on why?

From the outside it looks like the move was a last ditch effort to give the Defense one last hurrah and now the Hags have decided to blow the whole thing up. Big price to pay, though. Why not keep him as part of the Rebuild? 

we gave up a 1st and 4th for bradford and let him walk.  maybe they see suh as an upgrade similarly to how we view cousins?

@"FSUVike" said: Let me ask a question. Seattle gave up their 2nd Round pick AND their second best WR to get this guy and they're willing to let him walk after one year. 

Why is that? Does anyone have serious intel on why?

From the outside it looks like the move was a last ditch effort to give the Defense one last hurrah and now the Hags have decided to blow the whole thing up. Big price to pay, though. Why not keep him as part of the Rebuild? 

Legit question.  Jets and Seahawks are letting him go, although I think Seattle would have liked to keep him. But same can be said of Suh. Definitely a little 'buyer beware' with these guys, but if they are motivated, watch out....especially next to Joseph. Inside wrecking crew.

@"StickyBun" said: Update: I'm seeing reports out there now that Suh and Seattle have mutual interest. Doesn't mean Richardson is coming to Minnesota, necessarily, but does mean the Seahawks are probably moving on from him. Its a start. 

Like the Broncos and Keenum's "mutual interest" was based on the Vikings and Cousins mutual interest, this could mean they know Richardson and the Vikings are close. Seattle's an absolute mess right now. Vikings can take advantage of that. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Update: I'm seeing reports out there now that Suh and Seattle have mutual interest. Doesn't mean Richardson is coming to Minnesota, necessarily, but does mean the Seahawks are probably moving on from him. Its a start. 

Like the Broncos and Keenum's "mutual interest" was based on the Vikings and Cousins mutual interest, this could mean they know Richardson and the Vikings are close. Seattle's an absolute mess right now. Vikings can take advantage of that. 

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Update: I'm seeing reports out there now that Suh and Seattle have mutual interest. Doesn't mean Richardson is coming to Minnesota, necessarily, but does mean the Seahawks are probably moving on from him. Its a start. 

Like the Broncos and Keenum's "mutual interest" was based on the Vikings and Cousins mutual interest, this could mean they know Richardson and the Vikings are close. Seattle's an absolute mess right now. Vikings can take advantage of that. 

I love Russel Wilson, but the Hags are far from what they used to be.

I can't believe what the Eagles were able to do with an already formidable roster and system. We have to something to try and improve 3t and DL. Not sure if Suh or Richardson are the ticket, but the talk of potential improvement there is hopeful. 

@"FSUVike" said: Let me ask a question. Seattle gave up their 2nd Round pick AND their second best WR to get this guy and they're willing to let him walk after one year. 

Why is that? Does anyone have serious intel on why?

From the outside it looks like the move was a last ditch effort to give the Defense one last hurrah and now the Hags have decided to blow the whole thing up. Big price to pay, though. Why not keep him as part of the Rebuild? 

That was my take.  Desperate measures for desperate times.  They haven't drafted as well recently and now that all those low price rookie contracts have turned into high priced ones, they are struggling.  They may have finally solved some of their O-line issues, but that has been their biggest issue of late.  Now the defense is falling apart except for Thomas and Wagner. 

Makes me happy to see them imploding.

@"greediron" said:

@"FSUVike" said: Let me ask a question. Seattle gave up their 2nd Round pick AND their second best WR to get this guy and they're willing to let him walk after one year. 

Why is that? Does anyone have serious intel on why?

From the outside it looks like the move was a last ditch effort to give the Defense one last hurrah and now the Hags have decided to blow the whole thing up. Big price to pay, though. Why not keep him as part of the Rebuild? 

That was my take.  Desperate measures for desperate times.  They haven't drafted as well recently and now that all those low price rookie contracts have turned into high priced ones, they are struggling.  They may have finally solved some of their O-line issues, but that has been their biggest issue of late.  Now the defense is falling apart except for Thomas and Wagner. 

Makes me happy to see them imploding.