gogo2146 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I live in Arizona and some friends are talking Boldin to the Vikes for Bennett and the seconad round pick. Has anyone heard about this? I have not, but just wondering?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hadn't heard it, but it does seem to make some sense. Boldin has let it be known that he isn't happy and wants a new contract, and Arizona doesn't seem willing to give it to him. The Cards also need a RB and wouldn't be in terrible shape at WR with Fitzgerald and Bryant Johnson. And of course Minnesota has a surplus of RBs but needs a new #1 WR. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Sounds like wishful thinking to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Sounds like wishful thinking to me..... 720266[/snapback] sounds like a cheesehead wish'in it doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSab Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Seems plausible, Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattlean Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Dennis Green is also looking to land more draft picks. Having Bennett would free up AZ to draft defensive help with their first rounder, instead of an RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Maybe such a deal could take place during the draft. In case a top receiver is off the board and a top back is still available to the Vikes at #7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrappy1 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Maybe such a deal could take place during the draft. In case a top receiver is off the board and a top back is still available to the Vikes at #7. 720289[/snapback] I don't think the Vikes would draft another RB in the first round, with or without Bennett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I don't think the Vikes would draft another RB in the first round, with or without Bennett. 720338[/snapback] it would be obvious they upgrade on defense.... the only question is.....which position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Vikings | Trade Rumors Dismissed - from www.KFFL.com Thu, 3 Mar 2005 10:59:29 -0800 KFFL has learned, from a source close to the team, Minnesota Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brezinski has shot down any rumors of a reported trade involving the Vikings sending RB Michael Bennett and their 2005 second-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for WR Anquan Boldin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Vikings | Trade Rumors Dismissed - from www.KFFL.comThu, 3 Mar 2005 10:59:29 -0800 KFFL has learned, from a source close to the team, Minnesota Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brezinski has shot down any rumors of a reported trade involving the Vikings sending RB Michael Bennett and their 2005 second-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for WR Anquan Boldin. 720415[/snapback] "We are not trading Randy Moss" <quiet>Randy, pack your crap</quiet> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 "We are not trading Randy Moss" <quiet>Randy, pack your crap</quiet> 720429[/snapback] funny stuff! I could see the Vikes going after Fitzgerald more than Boldin. Even though Fitz is unproven in the NFL, he is a local boy with a ton of raw talent and past ties to the Vikings (he used to be a ball boy for us) plus he would really draw a crowd and maybe quiet down the criticism of the Moss fiasco. But that would take a measure of creative thinking on the part of the Vikings organization, so it will likely never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I wouldn't even call that wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 funny stuff! I could see the Vikes going after Fitzgerald more than Boldin. Even though Fitz is unproven in the NFL, he is a local boy with a ton of raw talent and past ties to the Vikings (he used to be a ball boy for us) plus he would really draw a crowd and maybe quiet down the criticism of the Moss fiasco. But that would take a measure of creative thinking on the part of the Vikings organization, so it will likely never happen. 720499[/snapback] Only problem there is Larry is Denny's boy. He watched the kid grow up while in MN and LF SR is a friend of Denny's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I don't think the Vikes would draft another RB in the first round, with or without Bennett. 720338[/snapback] That was a bold statement on my part, for sure. Not even one that I would cheer for, but Tice had a hugh hard for some of the RB's at the combine. He also liked the top receivers as well. Plus the fact that the Vikes want one RB to be the guy next year but they are reluctant to have any of the current ones to be that. It's kind of like starting the music for the next musical chairs round if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 'Pepper to Boldin...TD! Now that would be interesting. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) Only problem there is Larry is Denny's boy. He watched the kid grow up while in MN and LF SR is a friend of Denny's as well. 720508[/snapback] You'd have to pry Denny's hand off LF Sr. and Jr.'s butt long enough to sign that contract! Edited March 4, 2005 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Having lived in AZ for a number of years I'm still a cards fan. This would be a horrible move for AZ. Bennett is always injured, and the AZ offensive line hasn't shown it can create the holes Bennett needs to be successful. B. Johnson has done nothing since being drafted in the first round, so at this point he is a #3 receiver at best. If the cards keep all 3 recievers, then that offense may have a chance. Besides, the one position that rookies often do well is RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 What about this one? Another Marshall receiver that could keep knocking us out of the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I don't think the Vikes would draft another RB in the first round, with or without Bennett. 720338[/snapback] We like our RB's in the 4th round. Maurice Clarett anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Scorp Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 The other trade rumor out there is that the Vikings trade Smith or Bennett to Miami for Surtain. KFAN has been talking about Tice's man love for Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams!!! Speculating that both deals could be made and the Vikings would draft one of the "stud" RB's. If the Vikings really wanted to change their identity that would be the way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 If Denny trades away any of his receiver depth for a RB he's nuts. They're basically a lock to land either Benson, Brown, or Williams in the draft. A decent O-line and a great trio of young receivers will make it much easier for a rookie RB to adapt. Now add a veteran QB and I think good things will be in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 If Boldin wants a new contract, no way is Red going to trade for him. Unless Boldin wants less money, which would be a refreshing change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspot Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 The other trade rumor out there is that the Vikings trade Smith or Bennett to Miami for Surtain. KFAN has been talking about Tice's man love for Ronnie Brown and Cadillac Williams!!! Speculating that both deals could be made and the Vikings would draft one of the "stud" RB's. If the Vikings really wanted to change their identity that would be the way to do it. 720626[/snapback] If the Vikings consider drafting anything on day 1 for the offensive side of the ball, someone needs to be terminated immediately! The continued lunacy just proves that the NFL is dominated by life long "football" guys in a business where intelligence is not a prerequisite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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