Comments on: Vikings still pondering Jerome Simpson

By: mnomalley

mnomalley — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:09:55 +0000

A lot of people are going to be disappointed if the Vikes pick Simpson up. But the fact is, Spielman is going to sign Simpson for a 1 year “prove it” deal work like 2 million just like every other free agent pick up.

By: bagadeez04

bagadeez04 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:12:28 +0000

Haha pairing him up with a guy who assaulted his head coach in college sounds like a great idea…I bet him and Percy will have a great time together, on and off the field.

This has “mistake” written all over it.

And…isn’t this the guy that did the flip into the endzone they played over and over? That was the first time I ever heard of him…besides the felony drug conviction.

By: scottieplongballs

scottieplongballs — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:51:56 +0000

Sadly the way politics work these days someone would surely use the signing of Simpson as an excuse to vote for no stadium. Signing Simpson prob wouldn’t change a thing as far as a vote goes but in such a delicate matter losing the Vikings I would take as little risk as possible. We do need an upgrade at receiver though.

By: wyrdawg

wyrdawg — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:28:00 +0000

At this delicate juncture in Vikings history, the last thing the people who may finally be warming to the possibility of approving the stadium deal need is a flood of phone calls from constituents who object to the notion that the purple people are bringing a “pothead” to town.

Percy… Harvin.. 4/20.

By: purplepridehasadownside

purplepridehasadownside — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:06:09 +0000

@ morgan420….Grow up.

By: scooter7777777

scooter7777777 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:26:11 +0000

With the booze you lose, but with dope there’s hope.

By: Soulman45

Soulman45 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:35:10 +0000

Sign him it just the NFL it make no never mind.

By: myopinionmattersandyoursblows

myopinionmattersandyoursblows — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:11:10 +0000

How on earth would the signing of one player, to a probable one year contract, derail the stadium issue in Minn.? No one can truly believe this!

By: conormacleod

conormacleod — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:24:19 +0000

Shut up. The stadium is about what is right for the state. If they want to focus on a single player as an excuse to vote no then they were going to vote no already, and they can shove it. Either do what is right for the state or get out of the decision making game you do nothing pricks.

By: otis52gsh

otis52gsh — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:26:04 +0000

Cook will straighten him out, help him with his troubled past. LOL

By: morgan420

morgan420 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:09:25 +0000

ok i cant keep quit anymore on this matter. you guys do know that jerome simpson was not even home when the weed was shipped to his house it was other people that were accepting it. was it shipped to his house in which he owns? yes. does that mean everyone can start assuming god knows what? we all know what happens when we assume. me personally i dont give a sh** if the man is smokin weed, i know he aint sellin it he doesent need to. why doesent everyone make a big deal out of people getting a dui? thats way more serious then smokin weed u can actually kill someone but all u hear on those reports is blah blah got a dui today, in other news such and such bought some weed today omg thats illegal omg hes a criminal hes a danger to society ahhh get him.
hey jerome stay with the bengals and move out of kentucky where it is a 0 tolerance state which means if your caught with anything its a felony and move to ohio where weed has been decriminalized and you can carry up to 111.9 grams and only get a ticket for a misdemeanor. WHO-DEY!!! HAPPY BELATED 420

By: wtfru2

wtfru2 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:43:16 +0000

I really don’t see what one has to do with the other?

The Vikings got a second chance at getting a legislative vote so why not give this kid a second chance at starting?

One player does not a stadium make or break!

By: mrhurriicane

mrhurriicane — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:31:29 +0000

Replace all synonyms of “thinking” with some form of “Ponder” when talking about the Vikings. Too easy!

Oh…sign this guy please.

By: desertviking64

desertviking64 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:17:43 +0000

If they had the revenue a new stadium would bring we wouldnt have to shop in the bargain bin.

By: textexington

textexington — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:16:23 +0000

2009.

By: lnfinite

lnfinite — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:13:04 +0000

The eagles gave Vick another chance. Sign Simpson and give him a chance to redeem himself.

By: norwegianwud

norwegianwud — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:57:47 +0000

He’ll get along fine w/ Harvin. Smoke a bone on the sideline and then go make big guys look small!! LOL

By: evangelcomes

evangelcomes — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:55:40 +0000

I realize there is little else to report on, being pre draft, but get off this politics & PR bull, the Vikings are in a business to put together a winning team, fans either support it or they don’t. It appears you think your readers as moronic as you are by saying what this weak article isn’t about, it is about what you claim it isn’t, or you wouldn’t have posted anything, the Vikings pay people a lot of money to make these decisions, report on sports, leave the character pieces alone, the media should be last persons concerned with politics, public relations, or character, as your opinions are lobbied much more often then its true.

By: thepvyharvin

thepvyharvin — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:49:39 +0000

The guy can play. Have no problem giving him a shot

By: iplay4keeps

iplay4keeps — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:40:23 +0000

Sometimes it’s all about winning

By: pgui88

pgui88 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:40:01 +0000

He fits that Vikings team perfectly. Whiner jail birds.

By: maddenboy

maddenboy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:32:48 +0000

If they sign him now, maybe it shows that they really DONT want a stadium in Minnesota, so they can move.

By: paulyshore1

paulyshore1 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:14:44 +0000

“Pondering” Jerome Simpson….

No pun intended.

By: fijabbersman345

fijabbersman345 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:55:18 +0000

@holdsteady76

Oh, you mean the aftermath of the incident when Chris Cook was acquitted of all charges? Hrmmm. Yeah. TOTAL image problem with that team, especially compared to how the Lions and Bungles have been doing lately. You could have a talk with Erik Walden if you were looking for somebody who actually got convicted, though…

By: holdsteady76

holdsteady76 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:47:43 +0000

In the eyes of many they already have an image problem in the aftermath of the Chris Cook incident. I do not think it is wise to throw fuel on the fire at a time when the fate of the franchise hangs by a very thin thread. Jerome Simpson has ability but this is not Calvin Johnson we are talking about here, this is mediocre talent, a number 3 or 4 WR on most teams and not worth the negative publicity at this the most critical hour in the history of the Vikings franchise.

I think they would be better off rolling with Percy Harvin, Michael Jenkins, and Devin Aromashadou. If they draft a kid in the 2nd or 3rd round he can split time with Devin. Would Simpson be a better option than Aromashadou/drafted rookie? Most likely but only marginally and that narrow margin is not worth it right now. The Vikings are not in a spot to contend for a world championship so why in the world are they considering this marginal upgrade when so much is at stake? If I am Zygi Wilf and I have so much on the line I would be pissed off at Spielman for attracting this kind of press for so little potential return. Especially after Spielman has been preaching all off season who he is taking a slow approach to building a contender through the draft.

There’s just too much at stake right now and public perception is everything in this political climate. I mean they might as well bring that CB who punched a cop in for a work out…unbelievable.

By: calbsure

calbsure — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:46:50 +0000

I agree with you on this. Smells like a perfect scenario for a wink, wink deal. Speilmen, “We will formalize your signing during the draft, the exposure to the public will be at a minimum at the point, understand or situation as we understand yours”. By the way, their are “potheads” throughout America. Some of them are even good “constituents”, they just don’t make use of the postal service.

By: MichaelEdits

MichaelEdits — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:29:55 +0000

When McNabb was their starter they had to ponder Ponder.

By: norvturnersneck

norvturnersneck — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:27:36 +0000

Turkey urkey!!!!

By: 457lowesst

457lowesst — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:17:25 +0000

Besides the “love boat” incident the Vikings don’t have a history of troubled players, I think this would be a smart move for them. Simpson is a talented receiver with all the physical tools, he just needs to get his head on straight.

By: catquick

catquick — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:16:14 +0000

Prisons in Minn. are nicer than in Ohio, so he’d probably jump at the chance.