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Culpepper to be traded - second round pick?
Axtell
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Heard today the rumor is that Culpepper is going to be dealt, and all Minny wants in exchange is a second round draft pick.
if it's true, Oakland should do this deal in a minute...but I can't believe he'd be let go for such a low asking price.
Any Minny fans have better word on this?
if it's true, Oakland should do this deal in a minute...but I can't believe he'd be let go for such a low asking price.
Any Minny fans have better word on this?
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Neither the Vikings nor Daunte Culpepper addressed reports that he has been put up for trade.
Kevin Seifert, Star Tribune
Last update: February 17, 2006 – 12:55 AM
Neither the Vikings nor quarterback Daunte Culpepper on Thursday would address the news that Culpepper is now available via trade, possibly for as little as a second-round draft pick.
Fran Foley, the team's new vice president of player personnel, said the team will no longer discuss its football business in public. Culpepper, meanwhile, said in an e-mailed statement that "trying to delve into speculation, innuendo, rumor or anything else of this nature would be a waste of energy."
Pointedly, neither side denied the essence of a report that the team began shopping Culpepper this week -- partially in response to his request for an additional $10 million in compensation this season. Profootballtalk.com, a well-connected website, reported that the Vikings have told some teams Culpepper could be had for a second-round draft choice.
Foley, introduced Thursday to the Twin Cities media, wouldn't comment on Culpepper's availability or discuss any aspect of Culpepper's status.
"I won't talk on any evaluation of any current player," Foley said. "Whether it's Daunte or another player. I can't give you an evaluation on him as a performer or our plans with the player."
Coach Brad Childress was not available for comment. Owner Zygi Wilf did not comment while attending Foley's news conference. Regardless, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday that the Vikings have in fact called multiple NFL teams to determine their interest in trading for Culpepper.
Baltimore, Miami, Oakland and the New York Jets all are teams expected to pursue quarterbacks this offseason. Culpepper is due a $6 million roster bonus March 14, and the Vikings seemingly would want to make a decision by then.
Culpepper, who is scheduled to make a total of $8 million in 2006, has sought a raise on three separate occasions this offseason. According to two people with knowledge of the situation, Culpepper demanded a total of $18 million for 2006 during a Jan. 31 meeting with Wilf and other members of the organization. Wilf turned down that request, and the Vikings have since decided to determine his market value -- which, most observers agree, will remain low as he rehabilitates three torn ligaments in his right knee.
In his statement, Culpepper did not doubt the veracity of those details but questioned why the sources did not agree to have their names published. He said that he will assume he is remaining with the Vikings until told otherwise, but he didn't say whether he wanted to continue his connection with the franchise.
"My position has been and continues to be that I am focusing on rehabilitating my knee so that I can come back and play the game I love at the highest level," Culpepper wrote. "Until I hear different from Mr. Wilf or the new 'triangle of authority' at the Vikings, I plan on playing quarterback for Minnesota."
Edit: as a non viking fan living in Minnesota, I think the vikes are putting a little too much stock in Brad Johnson. Serviceable guy...but not an everyday starter anymore.
see a Moss/Dumte reunion helping the silver and black, even thought they are about as desprate as a three legged dog right now!
They should get Lamont Jordan some more blocking, the guy is a beast.
Minus Tice and minus Dumte I think Minny is an automatic contender this year!
JS
The rumors are he is asking for millions of dollars in guaranteed money. With doubts about his knee, I would not be very interested in a major investment until we know if he is even able to play this year. Duante without his running ability, or with a diminished ability might make him an average QB, coupled with the Vikings going to a west coast passing game next year, his future with the team could certainly be in doubt.
Brad Johnson doesn't exite me as an athlete, but he sure seems to win a lot of games. I heard on one of the sports stations that his winning percentage as a starter was in the top five. I am not sure of what numbers were used to determine this, but my point is athletic ability doesn't always translate into wins. He is getting a bit long in the tooth though, one wonders how many productive years he has left.
Remember what Bud Grant used to say "Statistics are for losers".
JoeBanzai
<< <i>Getting rid of DC will rank right up there with the Hershal Walker trade, the Randy Moss trade. DC needs to stay and prove the naysayers WRONG, which he will given the chance... >>
I agree wholeheartedly, and if they let him go for a draft pick will just show how inept this organization continues to be.
JoeBanzai