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vike daddy Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, swede700 said: Is that how the NYG trade eventually went down? is that how we ended up with Cuozzo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) 53 minutes ago, vike daddy said: Is that how the NYG trade eventually went down? is that how we ended up with Cuozzo? Not exactly, but yes, that did create the impetus for the trade to the Giants. However, the day before they traded Tarkenton to the Giants, the Saints traded for Cuozzo from the Colts. It was a year later that the Vikings traded for Cuozzo. In the '67 draft, with the pick from the Giants, they ended up taking some dude Clint Smith instead of Spurrier or Griese, who went with the next 2 picks (49ers and Dolphins). Somewhat ironically, the day after this article, Van Brocklin resigned. Bud wasn't hired until 3 days after they traded Fran. Edited February 10 by swede700 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Relax Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 hours ago, swede700 said: Not exactly, but yes, that did create the impetus for the trade to the Giants. However, the day before they traded Tarkenton to the Giants, the Saints traded for Cuozzo from the Colts. It was a year later that the Vikings traded for Cuozzo. In the '67 draft, with the pick from the Giants, they ended up taking some dude Clint Smith instead of Spurrier or Griese, who went with the next 2 picks (49ers and Dolphins). Somewhat ironically, the day after this article, Van Brocklin resigned. Bud wasn't hired until 3 days after they traded Fran. And Bud knew this crazy QB who played for the BC Lions and convinced the front office to take a chance. His name? Joe Kapp...the same Joe Kapp that attracted me to become a Vikings fan! He didn't have a lot of talent, but he had a winner's outook, a strong will and determination, and toughness that measured off the scale. He was fun, and the Yin to Grant's Yang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 No. 1 Worst Trade in NY Giants History: Fran Tarkenton back to Minnesota The NY Giants made an ill-advised decision in trading Fran Tarkenton back to the Vikings in 1972. In four seasons with New York, Tarkenton earned three Pro bowl honors during his time but failed to make the playoffs. Tarkenton was sent back to Minnesota in ’72 in exchange mainly for Norm Snead at quarterback and Brad Van Pelt at linebacker. Snead was a total bust at QB while Van Pelt went on to earn 5 Pro Bowls, one All-Pro with the Giants before being inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. However, Tarkenton experienced terrific success back in Minnesota. He’d win an NFL MVP award, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, two All-Pro appearances, three more Pro Bowl seasons, and also led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns one apiece to end his career with the Vikes. On top of that, Tarkenton led his team to three Super Bowl appearances. Although he never won one, it’s a remarkable accomplishment nonetheless. https://gmenhq.com/2021/11/06/ny-giants-worst-trades-franchise-history/4/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 March 7, 1967: Vikings trade quarterback Fran Tarkenton to the New York Giants and receive first- and second-round picks in 1967, a first-round pick in 1968 and a second-round pick in 1969. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Gary Kubiak spent eight seasons as the Texans’ head coach, six of those coaching new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans. Kubiak’s son, Klint, could join Ryans’ staff as an assistant coach with the Texans. John McClain of Gallery Sports reports the Texans are working on a deal to hire Klint Kubiak as run game coordinator. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/12/report-texans-trying-to-hire-klint-kubiak-as-run-game-coordinator/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 46 years old....and probably could still run past some players even today. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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swede700 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Getting robbed by Cam Dantzler like a thief in the night paid off... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Did Ponder get a ring with the Broncos back in 2015? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: Did Ponder get a ring with the Broncos back in 2015? No. He wasn’t on the team when they won the Super Bowl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 43 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: No. He wasn’t on the team when they won the Super Bowl Yep...Generally, you have to be on the team/practice squad/IR to receive a ring, but there are other instances where a team may still give a guy a ring even though he's not on the roster in any capacity when they actually win the Super Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I've never actually considered Kevin Williams as a HoF level player, but this article does make some interesting points. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 4 minutes ago, swede700 said: I've never actually considered Kevin Williams as a HoF level player, but this article does make some interesting points. Kwill 6 all pro years! Hell yes he should be a HOFer!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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