Comments on: Jim Kleinsasser will retire at the end of the year http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 23:12:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Annie http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1484164 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:55:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1484164 I only have 2 Vikings Jerseys… one is Moss, which I’ve held on to because I got it his rookie year. The other, is this guy. Can’t wait to see who blocks for our running back next year…. because I doubt they won’t hold a candle to you, Jim. Thanks for the memories… I miss you already.

]]> By: jebdamone http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1464466 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:43:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1464466 really great to see sausage walking away on his own terms. he is one of my all time favorite vikings but has started to lose his edge a little over the last few years. good to get out while he is still healthy and in good shape. thanks for a lot of great years at the FB and TE position Jim, I will remember you as a viking form life.

]]> By: barroomhero80 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1464371 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:00:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1464371 Jimmy was one of the hardest working classy dudes. As a vikes fan sad to see u go but glad your going out healthy . And u f tards talking sh*t….. buncha chumps. What have have u done? LOL

]]> By: holdsteady76 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1464337 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:13:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1464337 Thanks for playing your heart out Jim.

Payroll down next year from Mcabb leaving, bunch of guys moving on (Jim K, Shiancoe, Cedric Griffen, Camarillo, Charlie Johnson?, EJ Henderson, Aromashadu…possibly Chris Cook).

They will have some money to address some needs and do have a good nucleus of youth in Ponder, Rudolph, Peterson, and Harvin. Mix a couple first round OL or and WR – They will probably have to sign a vet this offseason to a 1-2 year deal so we can focus on OL and DB for a couple drafts, and THEN draft a WR.

IMO IF the Vikings are 2-3 drafts away from being competitive. If they do hold the Luck pick I really think they would be able to accelerate the refurbishing project sooner, and maybe be competitive before AD begins to decline.

The defense isn’t as far behind as it seems. I know they need a lot but like the offense I think it has some bright spots. Jasper Brinkley, Everson Griffen, Greenway, and Erin Henderson. Is it possible to move Winfield to safety? Kevin Williams, Jared, Robison, maybe Cook.

1-2 years of high draft picks focus on on DB&OL. 3rd year on WR.

]]> By: indyseriesnick http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1464280 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:12:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1464280 hes always been underestimated for his blocking
i though he shouldve been in at least 1 probowl

]]> By: warhawk04 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1464092 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:06:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1464092 How could he define a generation of Viking football he never even made a super bowl? Oh wait never mind. I guess he almost got there so yeah that makes sense.

]]> By: kake1972 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463961 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:32:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463961 Not too many players will play their whole careers for one team. I’m really bummed that he didn’t ever get picked for the Pro-Bowl, he certainly deserved that recognition and respect. Really would have liked for him to get a Super Bowl ring, another thing he truly deserved. He has always been one of my favorites, good solid player, stayed out of trouble, don’t remember any crap about contract negotiations, and obviously very loyal to his team come hell or high water. He will be missed, but at least he’s going out healthy. Good luck Mr. Kleinsasser, enjoy your retirement, it is well deserved.

]]> By: toolkien http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463908 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:06:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463908 It’s funny (and yes I’m going to go there) that guys on the Packers like William Henderson got absolutely NO notice for their contributions to the Packers’ success during the Favre Era – it was all Favre don’t you know. But Henderson was just as good and valuable as Kleinsasser, if not more. Yet here Kleinsasser is given a fitting eulogy for a nice career, and all people could say – as the Packers failed to make good on being one of the best teams in the NFL (or at least the NFC) for many, many years – is that they didn’t have any Hall of Fame Players other than Favre. It takes a lot of solid, core guys to make a team flourish, not just one guy. And William Henderson comes and goes, effectively was Favre’s “scrambling legs” for the better part of a decade, and he goes without a word. All the words were reserved for Favre and everyone else lived in The Shadow. And yet was all such guys that Favre used to run up a bevy of personal stats that are going to get him in the HOF, and yet would leave them high and dry come the playoffs as Favre channeled his inner 1993-Favre, who no, wasn’t all that great.

So congratulations to Kleinsasser for a nice career. The NFL is made up of such guys and it wouldn’t be what it is without them.

]]> By: canadianvikingfaniii http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463794 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:17:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463794 Been watching Jim since he joined, great under appreciated and under rated blocker. It was funny to watch him in a game when they did throw him the ball he’d be wide open because no one expected him to leave his starting position. So he would be rumbling 20-40 yards down field awkwardly. I’ll miss Kleinsasser, good luck out there.

On a side note you have to think Steve Hutchinson will be next, he suffered a concussion, he is on the downhill and his good buddy is Jimmy K. who is leaving.

]]> By: sbxxix http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463759 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:00:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463759 It will be a sad day for the NFL when this guy retires. I remember seeing him catch a touchdown pass in the movie 50 first dates lol… One of the best FB/TE in NFL history

]]> By: theytukrjobs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463752 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:58:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463752 One of my favorite Vikings players of my lifetime. Obviously not one of the most important players in the league based on his role as a blocking tight end. But he was really good at what he did, a stand up guy, and uglier than hell. Guy screams North Dakota.

]]> By: purplehayseuss http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463629 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:08:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463629 As a North Dakota native myself, I’ve been a Kleinsasser fan from the start. He tore it up for UND and got to live his dream. Jimmy deserves great respect for his personal quality as well as his play on the field.
Not too many kids from North Dakota get to hang with some of the all-time greats to ever play the game of football. His autograph even goes next to theirs on some of the memorabilia…
Kleinsasser has earned his place in the Vikings pantheon, alongside the other North Dakota Viking, Dave Osborn, the “Cando Flash”. I don’t know why Jimmy didn’t take 41 but 40 [choosing to abandon 85 - great choice, by the way]…he’s probably too respectful of Osborn’s legacy as a Viking to tread on it.
The NFL will never reward Kleinsasser with Hall of Fame status, but Viking fans will recognize him for the rest of his life, thank him, ask for his autograph and a picture. He’ll do as they ask without a grumble because that’s who he is. He’s given the NFL one of the ‘good guys’ for 13 years.
Thanks, Jim. Here’s hoping the rest of your life is successful, too.

]]> By: deconjonesbitchslap http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463610 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:57:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463610 not too many guys in this league you can have nothing but respect for but Jimmy K is one of the few. i cannot think of one criticism. he never got in any sort of trouble. he never criticized players or coaches, or other teams. he played his butt off every play. he worked in the trenches for 13 years hitting gigantic people. truly tough as nails. kind of reminds me of william henderson of the packers.

jimmy isn’t the type to fret over not winning a superbowl. he just is happy to have played, and for so long.

fullbacks don’t get enough credit for their work. constantly colliding with linebackers and d-lineman their entier career.

good heavens did the vikings just get even worse? yep. they are now going to have to fill a 13 year experience hole.

]]> By: gb4mn0 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463605 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:54:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463605 What a sad way to go out playing on the queen’s squad that’s likely to set the team record for the worst season in the lavender Larry’s pitiful history.

He’s a free agent after the season so my guess is he’ll sign on next season if he gets and offer from a team that could be a contender. He’s still got a good year or 2 left in him.

]]> By: dailynorseman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463559 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:25:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463559 textexington says: Dec 23, 2011 11:29 AM

Another career wasted in purple. How many rings ya got Jim?Zero?LOLZ.
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Another wasted comment by a Packer fan on ProFootballTalk.

What have you ever accomplished in your life, Tex? Zero? LOLZ.

]]> By: skepticalcommentreader http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463545 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:15:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463545 Kleinny got to live a dream few pro players get to when he was drafted by his childhood favorite team. He would then go on to spend his entire career with them. Isn’t that what we all dreamed of as kids? Manning and the Saints? Rodgers and the Niners? Romo and the Packers? Favre and the Cowboys?

I hate knowing you won’t be on the field next year Jim, but I suppose it’s best to always leave while people still want you.

]]> By: trevorb06 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463528 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:03:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463528 Always one of my favorite players. I hope he stays with the team in some sort of coaching role. He’ be a great keep and also a great role model to any young player.

]]> By: fwippel http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463520 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:56:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463520 Sorry to hear this. Kleinsasser has been a stud for all these years. He’s the last link to the Denny Green era, as well.

To bad he couldn’t go out on a better note. But a class act all the way. Enjoy retirement, Jim, and stay healthy! God Bless you.

]]> By: pateray64 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463518 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:56:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463518 One of my favorite Vikings of All-Time.

Congrats Jim, hopefully we will see you in the Ring of Honor.

]]> By: purpleisreallypinkyouknow http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463516 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:55:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463516 Another Viking said he was retiring like 5 times…are we sure….?

]]> By: purpleisreallypinkyouknow http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463515 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:53:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463515 jjackwagon says: Dec 23, 2011 9:25 AM

Congrats on walking away from the game while you still can.
No Probowls and no one outside Viking land has ever heard of you. Apparently you have had a great career.
You probably still have more money than I will ever make. AAAArrrggghhh!!!
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Really….? Jag. Be pissed at the donkeys like JaMarcus Russell who will use his monstrous signing bonus to buy lavish things and be dead broke and pumping gas or worse in 3 years, not a guy who busts his hump and is a workhorse for an organization. These are the guys you should root for.

One of the Vikings over the years that this Packer fan always respected. (Like William Henderson was for the Pack…respected, classy and a quiet tough guy that was a killer blocker with good hands.)

Good for him.

Now back to your paper route….

]]> By: skittlesareyum http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463506 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:49:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463506 He’s probably my favorite Vikings player. He played hard, did his job, didn’t complain or talk to the media (I don’t think he even has a twitter account). Plus, he even looks kind of like I imagine a Viking would look like (the original plundering Vikings, not the football team).

]]> By: textexington http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463470 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:29:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463470 Another career wasted in purple. How many rings ya got Jim?Zero?LOLZ.

]]> By: kinneberg http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463452 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:17:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463452 You have to search kleinsasser vs ndsu on youtube. He jumped about 4 rounds in the draft because of this one play in college.

]]> By: mattolikesthevikes http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463410 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:59:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463410 This is terrible news. Big hit to the team.

]]> By: dragonfly99 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463406 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:53:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463406 Truly a class act. Never had any off- field trouble like many of the Vikings players and played hard on the field. Too bad he played his entire career in Minnesota and never had a chance for a Super Bowl ring.

]]> By: linemanguy74 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463397 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:46:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463397 THANKS JIM YOU ARE THE GREATEST

]]> By: frymn810 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463380 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:29:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463380 We love you Keiny! Tackle with a TE number and always knew what we would get from you!!

]]> By: waggs12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463372 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:21:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463372 He grew up a Vikings fan in North Dakota and got to live his dream by playing his entire career for his favorite team. Never heard of him getting in trouble or being anything less than a great, well respected teammate. You will be missed, Jim! Thanks for 13 great years!

]]> By: itsnotforme http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/23/jim-kleinsasser-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-year/#comment-1463369 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:20:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=174900#comment-1463369 Class act and an excellent role model. To bad there aren’t a few more like him.

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