Extensions for who?

IMO:
Waynes and Alexander: sign one, not both. I lean towards retaining Alexander.
Weatherly: Extend him now. I think he'll get some of Griffen's money.
Kearse: Wait and see.
Treadwell: No 5th-year, no extension.
Morgan: I would try to keep him here, and Vikings might give him a deal before they start restructure conversations with Rudolph.

@"Jor-El" said: IMO: Waynes and Alexander: sign one, not both. I lean towards retaining Alexander. Weatherly: Extend him now. I think he'll get some of Griffen's money. Kearse: Wait and see. Treadwell: No 5th-year, no extension. Morgan: I would try to keep him here, and Vikings might give him a deal before they start restructure conversations with Rudolph.

I think njvike should get another year here, he’s had a tremendous run lately... 

harris. kearse. weatherly. waynes. morgan. mac man. 

Dejo cut
Barr gone
Richardson walks
Griff restructured
Rhodes dealt after 2019 season

There is no doubt in my mind that this will
be the best secondary in 2019 we have ever had 

5 corners (studs or soon to be studs)
best safety duo we have had in Smith/Harris
great depth with kearse and iloka

If we can add an impact DT (1st) draft a nice pass rusher (4th)and build up the OL (2nd round G, 3rd round OT) we can win the trenches, dominate the passing game 

@"Skodin" said: harris. kearse. weatherly. waynes. morgan. mac man. 

Dejo cut
Barr gone
Richardson walks
Griff restructured
Rhodes dealt after 2019 season

There is no doubt in my mind that this will
be the best secondary in 2019 we have ever had 

5 corners (studs or soon to be studs)
best safety duo we have had in Smith/Harris
great depth with kearse and iloka

If we can add an impact DT (1st) draft a nice pass rusher (4th)and build up the OL (2nd round G, 3rd round OT) we can win the trenches, dominate the passing game 

@"Kentis" said: I think njvike should get another year here, he’s had a tremendous run lately... 

Although, it IS quite disturbing that you mention me in threads that I neither started, nor participate in.

I feel I should tell you that I am heterosexual, married and do not share your enthusiasm for bestiality or necrophilia. Please direct your obsession elsewhere. There are many worthy candidates in the Midwest Middle School gang. 

Have a nice night. Give my regards to whatever goat you're buggerin' this evening.

Mack, Weatherly and Morgan. The trajectory is high for Mack and Weatherly. Right now they would be cheap, but both could get very expensive if we wait too long. 

The only one who might be a "core player" is Trae Waynes...  the Vikings have the majority of their core guys locked up at the moment.  I could see the team extending Weatherly and Alexander since DE and nickel CB are important spots and both of these guys showed well this season.  I like Morgan and what he brings to the table, but I don't know that the Vikings will be in a rush to extend a blocking TE...
Waynes might be the only one we extend this offseason, but a lot of that will depend on our cap situation, who restructures, and who gets cut.

@"njvike" said:

@"Kentis" said: I think njvike should get another year here, he’s had a tremendous run lately... 

Piss off, you little fucking weenie. 

Although, it IS quite disturbing that you mention me in threads that I neither started, nor participate in.

I feel I should tell you that I am heterosexual, married and do not share your enthusiasm for bestiality or necrophilia. Please direct your obsession elsewhere. There are many worthy candidates in the Midwest Middle School gang. 

Have a nice night. Give my regards to whatever goat you're buggerin' this evening.

*cough* extensions for....whom. (slinks back to the nerdery).

@"Wetlander" said: The only one who might be a "core player" is Trae Waynes...  the Vikings have the majority of their core guys locked up at the moment.  I could see the team extending Weatherly and Alexander since DE and nickel CB are important spots and both of these guys showed well this season.  I like Morgan and what he brings to the table, but I don't know that the Vikings will be in a rush to extend a blocking TE... Waynes might be the only one we extend this offseason, but a lot of that will depend on our cap situation, who restructures, and who gets cut.

I do think Iloka stays on the cheap for a chance to compete with Harris and Kearse. Its good money for a guy who might not demand a lot of FA attention.   Harris is a stud and I believe will be a sneaky top safety in 2019. His maturation in the system is a perfect example of talent paired with the right coaching. He was a UDFA with talent and a good head but bad injury history.  Look at him now, from the Thursday night game in zona back in 15 getting trucked by Fitz to now jacking up receivers. 

Morgan staying is a must, our run blocking is signifcantly better with him on the field.  Plus i dont think i ever remember him dropping a ball. Hes a great checkdown with athleticism. 

Honestly, I would rather keep Waynes for the long term and move Rhodes after 2019 meaning you would have one expensive corner in 2020, Mac with a good contract, Hughes and Hill still on rookie deals. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Wetlander" said: The only one who might be a "core player" is Trae Waynes...  the Vikings have the majority of their core guys locked up at the moment.  I could see the team extending Weatherly and Alexander since DE and nickel CB are important spots and both of these guys showed well this season.  I like Morgan and what he brings to the table, but I don't know that the Vikings will be in a rush to extend a blocking TE... Waynes might be the only one we extend this offseason, but a lot of that will depend on our cap situation, who restructures, and who gets cut.

For me it's not that Waynes isn't talented. It's that he's going to be expensive. And for a team with a highly paid Rhodes, an improving slot corner in Alexander, and a two pretty good looking outside corners in Hill and Hughes, it may not make economic sense. I think the Vikings might try to get something for Waynes before they lose him in free agency the following year. 

Hill is unproven and only slightly tested,  Hughes is a big question mark as well being that we only saw him for a small part of his rookie year.  I think you have to resign MA as he is your starting nickle with no sure one to replace him,  and Waynes is the only proven outside corner opposite of Rhodes.  I think you try and keep Waynes and look to move him or Rhodes after this year if Hill and or Hughes show up and look the part.  passing league,  we cant get by on minimal number of defensive backs and with our "window" being what it is,  imo its not the time to skimp on CB.

@"Wetlander" said: The only one who might be a "core player" is Trae Waynes...  the Vikings have the majority of their core guys locked up at the moment.  I could see the team extending Weatherly and Alexander since DE and nickel CB are important spots and both of these guys showed well this season.  I like Morgan and what he brings to the table, but I don't know that the Vikings will be in a rush to extend a blocking TE... Waynes might be the only one we extend this offseason, but a lot of that will depend on our cap situation, who restructures, and who gets cut.

True about Waynes, but I don't think he's the only extension we see this offseason - he is probably the only one that would be in the category of some recent Bigdeals like Diggs/Kendricks/Hunter (unless they do Barr or Richardson). But I expect some of Weatherly/Alexander/Morgan to get deals along the lines of what the Vikings gave Andrew Sendejo - decent initial money but option for the team to get out if the player backslides/plateaus.

@"HappyViking" said:

@"njvike" said:

@"Kentis" said: I think njvike should get another year here, he’s had a tremendous run lately... 

Hey @Kentis, you sure about that?  B)

NJ, dude you really need some help, seriously.

Trade Rhodes and offload the huge salary he is getting slow.  Extend Waynes and Alexander.  then let Barr walk and either renegotiate Griffins contract or trade/cut him.  Keep Morgan and I would extend Richardson as well.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Wetlander" said: The only one who might be a "core player" is Trae Waynes...  the Vikings have the majority of their core guys locked up at the moment.  I could see the team extending Weatherly and Alexander since DE and nickel CB are important spots and both of these guys showed well this season.  I like Morgan and what he brings to the table, but I don't know that the Vikings will be in a rush to extend a blocking TE... Waynes might be the only one we extend this offseason, but a lot of that will depend on our cap situation, who restructures, and who gets cut.

For me it's not that Waynes isn't talented. It's that he's going to be expensive. And for a team with a highly paid Rhodes, an improving slot corner in Alexander, and a two pretty good looking outside corners in Hill and Hughes, it may not make economic sense. I think the Vikings might try to get something for Waynes before they lose him in free agency the following year. 

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Wetlander" said: The only one who might be a "core player" is Trae Waynes...  the Vikings have the majority of their core guys locked up at the moment.  I could see the team extending Weatherly and Alexander since DE and nickel CB are important spots and both of these guys showed well this season.  I like Morgan and what he brings to the table, but I don't know that the Vikings will be in a rush to extend a blocking TE... Waynes might be the only one we extend this offseason, but a lot of that will depend on our cap situation, who restructures, and who gets cut.

For me it's not that Waynes isn't talented. It's that he's going to be expensive. And for a team with a highly paid Rhodes, an improving slot corner in Alexander, and a two pretty good looking outside corners in Hill and Hughes, it may not make economic sense. I think the Vikings might try to get something for Waynes before they lose him in free agency the following year. 

This...

With Hughes, Mac/Alex and even Hill the Vikings have enough Corner depth and promising players to trade Waynes for some OL talent. 

Makes perfect sense to me - which is why it won't happen. 

@"PSBLAKE" said: Trade Rhodes and offload the huge salary he is getting slow.  Extend Waynes and Alexander.  then let Barr walk and either renegotiate Griffins contract or trade/cut him.  Keep Morgan and I would extend Richardson as well.