swede700 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, RpMc said: If the Dolphins move on from Kenny Stills, as has been suggested, he's someone I'd take a look at to give us something different from the WR 3 spot. Probably would be too expensive on the open market, and maybe Jeff Badet could potentially be the field stretching type for cheaper. If he's willing to take the veteran minimum, I'd certainly be interested, because he's a good character guy and a solid, even if not spectacular, receiver. But, he'd likely get a bigger paycheck elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, swede700 said: If he's willing to take the veteran minimum, I'd certainly be interested, because he's a good character guy and a solid, even if not spectacular, receiver. But, he'd likely get a bigger paycheck elsewhere. Not sure Zimmer would be on board, he is a no nonsense guy. Can't see Zimmer putting up with Still's "activism" on game day. Seems like it would be one of those things that the entire lockerroom would have to be on board with, that's a lot of effort for a #3 WR. Theres a great lockerroom culture in MN, so you can certainly make the case either way. Edited August 27, 2019 by vikingsrule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: Not sure Zimmer would be on board, he is a no nonsense guy. Can't see Zimmer putting up with Still's "activism" on game day. Seems like it would be one of those things that the entire lockerroom would have to be on board with, that's a lot of effort for a #3 WR. Theres a great lockerroom culture in MN, so you can certainly make the case either way. Stills is automatically One of Us since he was born in Eden Prairie (even though he didn't grow up there). And I'm sure Zimmer would address the issue with him, Stills is clearly a character guy and does a lot of charity work, so there would be some common ground found. I really don't think it'd be that big of an issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) If Kenny Stills is released, I would think it’s a no brainer for the Vikings look into his cost. But, realistically, it doesn’t make sense financially (especially if you’re talking trade), or personnel wise. Given how often the team seems set to play with 12 or 21 personnel, the WR3 position is just not that important. You don’t sign, or trade for, a guy like Stills to only play 30% of the snaps. Edited August 27, 2019 by SemperFeist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, swede700 said: Stills is automatically One of Us since he was born in Eden Prairie (even though he didn't grow up there). And I'm sure Zimmer would address the issue with him, Stills is clearly a character guy and does a lot of charity work, so there would be some common ground found. I really don't think it'd be that big of an issue. Won't argue about that, seems like he'd fit from a character standpoint. Still not convinced that Zimmer would be thrilled about it though, having to address the team and everything over a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: Won't argue about that, seems like he'd fit from a character standpoint. Still not convinced that Zimmer would be thrilled about it though, having to address the team and everything over a backup. I think you're overthinking - Zimmer wouldn't have to address to team over Stills' comments about the Dolphins' owner. That would just be a conversation with the player before any potential signing. Again, I was just throwing it out there because Stills would bring a different dimension to the receiver group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, RpMc said: I think you're overthinking - Zimmer wouldn't have to address to team over Stills' comments about the Dolphins' owner. That would just be a conversation with the player before any potential signing. Again, I was just throwing it out there because Stills would bring a different dimension to the receiver group. Not just his comments about his owner. There's been a number of issues that Flores has had to come to his defense over. Not saying that Stills is right or wrong, that's irrelevant. It's the amount of effort that Zimmer will have to put forward, like Flores, to mitigate any potential animosity amongst owners, teammates and fans. I just don't see the fit with Zimmer, I suspect that he wants to manage a team, not individual activists. I'd be surprised if there was any interest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 14 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: Not just his comments about his owner. There's been a number of issues that Flores has had to come to his defense over. Not saying that Stills is right or wrong, that's irrelevant. It's the amount of effort that Zimmer will have to put forward, like Flores, to mitigate any potential animosity amongst owners, teammates and fans. I just don't see the fit with Zimmer, I suspect that he wants to manage a team, not individual activists. I'd be surprised if there was any interest. I don't know...the Wilf's seem to have a heart for justice issues...maybe I'm wrong. I think they might try to focus any players activism, rather than stifle it. Again, maybe I'm reading the franchise ownership wrong. I think Zimmer would be ok with Stills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 It'll all be a moot point anyway since there's little to no chance that the Vikings would even be able to pick him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 6 hours ago, RpMc said: If the Dolphins move on from Kenny Stills, as has been suggested, he's someone I'd take a look at to give us something different from the WR 3 spot. Probably would be too expensive on the open market, and maybe Jeff Badet could potentially be the field stretching type for cheaper. He may hit the open market if they trade for Clowney and give him a massive contract. Could we afford Stills for one year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, SteelKing728 said: He may hit the open market if they trade for Clowney and give him a massive contract. Could we afford Stills for one year? No team that acquires Clowney can sign him to a new contract until next offseason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 14 hours ago, SemperFeist said: No team that acquires Clowney can sign him to a new contract until next offseason. Yes, they can. The deadline of July 15 to sign long-term only applies to the team that applied the franchise tag, in this case, the Texans. If they trade him away, that deadline no longer applies to the new team...they can extend him at any time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 hour ago, swede700 said: Yes, they can. The deadline of July 15 to sign long-term only applies to the team that applied the franchise tag, in this case, the Texans. If they trade him away, that deadline no longer applies to the new team...they can extend him at any time. Pat Kirwan was saying differently on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 56 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: Pat Kirwan was saying differently on Tuesday. Here's where I got the information: Quote Although Wednesday is the deadline for franchise players to get long-term deals, Cassel technically doesn't apply because he was traded and the team that franchised him no longer holds his rights. Still, the deadline and the start of training camp in two weeks provided both sides with incentive to lock up a long-term relationship. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4327067 So, unless they changed it in the new CBA that was agreed to in 2011 (which they certainly might have, but I don't recall that they did), I think the acquiring team could do whatever they want and don't have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, swede700 said: Here's where I got the information: https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4327067 So, unless they changed it in the new CBA that was agreed to in 2011 (which they certainly might have, but I don't recall that they did), I think the acquiring team could do whatever they want and don't have to wait. Things have changed since 2009. I am going to trust the current CBA over anything that happened back then. Nothing in the current CBA implies a trade would allow for an unsigned franchise player to sign a longer contract with a team he is traded to after signing his one year deal post July 15. Other teams can no longer sign franchise players to offer sheets after July 15th as they could back in 2009 either. Here is the relevant information from the current CBA: https://www.thefootballeducator.com/nfl-cba-article-10-franchise-transition-players/ Here is the text of section 2(k): Quote Any Club designating a Franchise Player shall have until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on July 15 of the League Year (or, if July 15 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the first Monday thereafter) for which the designation takes effect to sign the player to a multiyear contract or extension. After that date, the player may sign only a one-year Player Contract with his Prior Club for that season, and such Player Contract may not be extended until after the Club’s last regular season game of that League Year. That means that a team that trades for Clowney would not be able to sign Clowney to a long term contract until after the season. Edited August 28, 2019 by Cearbhall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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