swede700 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Quote Traditional stats and accolades may not come close to covering what Harrison Smith has meant to the Minnesota Vikings’ organization over the last 12 years but his numbers in those categories stack up well against other defensive backs in the Hall. He has more sacks and interceptions than Hall of Famers John Lynch and Troy Polamalu. He has six Pro Bowls, which is more than Hall of Fame finalist Rodney Harrison, 2023 inductee Ronde Barber, 2022 inductee Leroy Butler. No other active safety has six Pro Bowls and Earl Thomas is the only player who started post 2010 with more (7). https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/vikings/if-this-is-it-for-harrison-smith-hes-put-together-a-hall-of-fame-career We'll have to watch to see what happens with him in the offseason, but even if he doesn't walk away, I think it's important to start keeping his career in perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Smith has had an amazing career. It’s too bad he wasn’t more nationally known like Lynch or Polamalu and won more in the post season, otherwise, he’s right up there as a HOFer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I think I'll have to change my avatar here soon. I love Hitman but I think he calls it a career. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 (edited) I remember him saying after he was drafted that it was a complete shock the Vikings wanted him, as they never spoke with him once. Edited January 5 by vike daddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 O’Connell: “I selfishly want him around our team and around our defense and around our program because I think he makes each and every part of what I just said better and that's what really defines great players in this league, and he certainly is one and has been one for a really long time." vikings.com 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanVike Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 One of the players where it will really hit me if he retired. Big inspiration for me when I was still actively playing football, great player, great person, great Viking. Should be in the HoF, but probably will not get in for a long time. Lack of postseason success seems to be a exclusion criterion. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 I agree with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Yep. And it’s time. Honestly, he should probably retire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Ben Leber: “Lots of attention on Kirk and JJ but don’t forget about Hitman. Lots of speculation on his future with Vikes. If not the Vikes, makes sense that he’ll make that Cowboys defense even better.” Smith, in January: “Whenever I retire, I’m not going to tell you. You’ll figure it out. I’ll say this: It’s hard to have the ability to play and not have a desire to play. Whatever that gives you, I’m not trying to be ominous or anything. Right now my shoulder hurts.” https://vikingsterritory.com/2024/news/analysis/theory-on-harrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Hope he retires, but regardless he shouldn’t wear the purple/gold again in a game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I root for teams, so I'm indifferent here, other than cost, benefit.... From that front, I'd move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I selfishly hope he retires but I think he could do good teaming up with Zimmer again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodeeWater_Cheezburger Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 1/4/2024 at 8:59 PM, SteelKing728 said: I think I'll have to change my avatar here soon. I love Hitman but I think he calls it a career. Just put a little "H.O.F." plaque underneath his picture and it's timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 If the Vikings end up cutting Smith, are we thinking an outright cut to save $11.3M in cap space heading into free agency? Or a post June 1st designation, creating $15M in space in June? Personally, I’d label him a post June 1st cut and save more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 3 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: If the Vikings end up cutting Smith, are we thinking an outright cut to save $11.3M in cap space heading into free agency? Or a post June 1st designation, creating $15M in space in June? Personally, I’d label him a post June 1st cut and save more later. I would think it'd be a post-6/1 cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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