Percy Harvin now a Seahawk
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Would have LOVED to keep him, but all his other BS besides football along with wanting Calvin Johnson/Larry Fitzgerald money basically forced Minnesota's hand.
The Vikings would have to get lucky to get value back on him, but it sounds like they got a first and some other picks to they could have done worse.
The Vikings would have to get lucky to get value back on him, but it sounds like they got a first and some other picks to they could have done worse.
Schefter speculated their first rounder was involved, but it hasn't been disclosed yet.
I know you are joking, but it is still illegal by NFL rules. He can't smoke and be in the NFL.
If they got another 1st rounder, yes. Or DeAndre Hopkins or Cordarelle Patterson. Probably one of those guys, and then best DT, LB, CB available for the next few picks.
I would think so but I don't know that Austin is as good of a football player as Harvin was. He certainly has the measurables, but I'm not sure he will be a complete "do-everything" guy. He certainly is as close as anyone else though.
I think Austin could be a do everything player. WV started doing that with him at the end of the season, and he was a dangerous weapon.
I think he definitely is NOT as good as Harvin. Harvin was a unique stud. He has great speed and ridiculous power for his size which is what made him special.
Austin is a freaking burner who doesn't lose speed through cuts which is what made him special in college. He will be good.
I wonder if the Vikings will just let Jarius Wright be their slot and then take a true #1 type receiver with one of their first two picks instead of those guys I mentioned earlier. Probably riskier to pick on of those guys, but slots are a dime a dozen nowadays.
Cordarrelle Patterson would be my guess if he was still available. Vikes need that home run/deep ball threat. I have a feeling Jarius Wright could emerge into a slot, if not, a free agent slot would be a good option too.
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The last two receivers who went from Minnesota to Seattle didn't work out too well for the Seahawks. Fool me thrice, I guess.
If Minnesota ends up with an additional first round pick, and nabs another WR (Wallace/Jennings) in free agency, then I'm more than fine with this.
If Minnesota ends up with an additional first round pick, and nabs another WR (Wallace/Jennings) in free agency, then I'm more than fine with this.
John Clayton just confirmed at least a 1st rounder is involved. #25. Vikings would have #23 and #25.
If he slips that far, and the Vikings don't try to hit a homerun with a big WR. Patterson isn't the prototypical outside receiver, but he is a stud.
Neither is Harvin. They need more than one guy and these Swiss Army receivers are nice to have.
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nice. I didn't think they'd get a 1st because of Percy's history and current baggage. Good job, Spielman.