Comments on: Report: Vikings interested in Donald Driver

By: purplehaze12

purplehaze12 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:49:52 +0000

I guess the report was incorrect. Vikes must not have wanted him. He retired. His camp was just putting out feelers to see what kind of money he could get.

By: pappavike

pappavike — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:19:35 +0000

It’s a strange world we live in since the era of Free agents started! I’m an old timer, And grew up with players playing there whole career with one team!! But the game has to evolve! I get that!! Now as far as Driver playing with the Vikes I just don’t see that happening Vikes are going with a youth movement (See Blair Walsh) I could see Jennings in purple! He is gonna want a big payday!! but the Vikes just might be willing. With not knowing how good the recivers are coming out of the Draft and where the Vikes are picking! The Vikes WILL get some reciver talent for young Ponder. With that being said they have to take care of thier own talent first!!

By: bleedinpurple

bleedinpurple — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:40:02 +0000

God, I hope not.

By: brewdogg

brewdogg — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:53:46 +0000

Just thought I would clear a few things up……

Gilbert Brown was originally drafted by the Vikings. The Pack pounced on him after he was cut. The Vikings had Henry Thomas, John Randle, and Chris Doleman on their DL, while the Packers were fielding the likes of John Jurkovic and Matt Brock.

The Vikings signed Kampman to an offer sheet as a RFA, and the Packers matched it to retain him. Then they switched defensive alignments and let him walk. Had they let the Vikings sign him, the Vikings probably wouldn’t have traded for Allen. Funny how things work out, isn’t it?

By: truthserum4u

truthserum4u — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:20:12 +0000

@ purplepillager & saxmachine69

As much as it pains me to say a Packer fan is correct (thank goodness it isn’t very often) rj6976 is right, the Vikings signed Javon Walker in August 2010. In April 2005 they signed Aaron Kampman to an offer sheet. Google it and see for yourself.

By: bearsoxass

bearsoxass — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:19:16 +0000

Dont do that DD, they’re pathetic!

By: rj6976

rj6976 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:41:54 +0000

The Vikings DID have javon walker and DID sign Aaron Kampman to an offer sheet. Get over yourself

By: pillowporkers

pillowporkers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:35:47 +0000

This doesn’t make total sense, but makes some sense to me. First off, everyone knows Aromashodu is gone. I figured we would keep Michael Jenkins because he is a veteran, reliable, and took a pay cut. If this Donald Driver thing happens, expect Michael Jenkins to go. They would bring in Driver to teach the younger WRs we will draft a thing or two, and would help the team in their two games against GB next year for close to league minimum. The Vikings will not pay Greg Jennings the money he will get offered from other teams (which if fine with me he’s not worth what he’ll get, he’s injury prone and old) so I think Jennings is unlikely to be in purple and gold. That’s the difference between Driver and Jennings. Money.

By: vikingsgohard

vikingsgohard — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:40:55 +0000

No way this is legit!… The GM is on a get younger faster strong kick not add more older discarded players from dev teams … Unless they ditch everyone and add him as a locker room vet (Jenkins replacement) I still say no

By: th56

th56 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:36:17 +0000

Evidently you just can just say it came from an unnamed source and you can make anything up and people will print it as fact. Even so, he wouldn’t be a bad pick up, if he’d take a pay cut. Short of that I seriously doubt any team would pick him up.

By: sclazo

sclazo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:55:58 +0000

Jennings is going to Miami!

By: khmer379

khmer379 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:27:26 +0000

Lmao at people who really thing the vikes are pursibg Dd jyst a smoke screen of who they persuring which is Greg Jennings

By: ckeehr

ckeehr — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:15:35 +0000

Bowe has been in trouble how??

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:03:09 +0000

Gilbert Brown was a Vikings cut who went on to have a long, successful, and popular career in Green Bay.

By: saxmachine69

saxmachine69 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:58:12 +0000

Since when did Minnesota attempt to sign Kampman? They had JA, Ray Edwards and Bryan Robison at the time, there was no interest at all in Kampman.

As for Driver, he’d be a cheap option at the vet min, and probably only be a role player and veteran for the young group of WRs the Vikings will field next year.

And those hope for Jennings/Bowe/Wallace are getting their hopes up for nothing. This team will not break the bank in FA, they are smartly building the team through the draft and focusing and resigning their own. Considering one of their own, Percy, will be a FA after next year, they won’t be getting a big name WR in the offseason, let alone two of them.

By: imaginesuperbowlwin

imaginesuperbowlwin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:47:17 +0000

I’d rather have Sterling Sharpe.

By: whatjusthapped

whatjusthapped — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:29:56 +0000

The fact that Driver would be the Viking’s best WR not named Harvin is more a statement on the sad state of the Vikings.

Any ex Packer is welcome on the Vikings provided they are over the hill and can longer play in the NFL.

By: contraisloosebuthole

contraisloosebuthole — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:22:13 +0000

I wish the Packers would keep Driver. Jennings and Finley can go. I dont want them. They dont have the same fire they did a couple years ago (especially Jennings). Adios you will be replaced easily as Thompson finds receivers like the Packers make the playoffs.

By: mavajo

mavajo — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:14:54 +0000

Favre had the best year of his career statistically as a Viking…

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Totally! Oh, by the way, how’s that Lombardi trophy working out for you? Oh — that’s right…

By: byzr

byzr — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:11:05 +0000

The Vikings, where Packers get their retirement funded.

By: johnnyb216

johnnyb216 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:07:48 +0000

Strangely, if this really is true, I don’t really have a problem with it. Driver is just looking for a place to play where as Brett was seeking out revenge against us for choosing Rodgers over him. I do doubt this is true though. Why would the vikings be targeting an over the hill wide receiver who barely played 10% of the offensive snaps last year when Greg Jennings is sitting right there.

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:47:47 +0000

What free agent in their right mind would sign with the Vikings? It’s a graveyard for pass catching talent.

The ball won’t throw itself.

By: bubbasmithguy

bubbasmithguy — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:44:18 +0000

This rumor had to be started by Driver or his agent. There is no way that the Vikings would sign any free agent over 30. They are trying to get younger. They may sign one of their own free agents that are over 30 that are playing well. Like Winfield, Jared Allen or Kevin Williams. Maybe Driver is coming to carry water or something but he has nothing left in the tank plus he never was that good when he was in his prime.

By: Carl Gerbschmidt

Carl Gerbschmidt — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:41:37 +0000

Just wishful thinking on queens part, no way in heck DDrive goes to Minny.

By: 3fingerlenny

3fingerlenny — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:40:49 +0000

He’s cooked

By: mnomalley

mnomalley — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:30:14 +0000

All the Vikings would be interested in is signing him during the off season, learning all he can from him about the packers and then cut him after training camp. Its Spielmans signature move

By: purpblooded

purpblooded — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:10:34 +0000

Driver might be OK for a year, if his price is right. Jennings looked like he likes the Vikes, the way he was hugging Peterson after the last game. Maybe they both want to wear purple.

By: mountaindont

mountaindont — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:05:08 +0000

Yet another reason why the Vikings are the most inept team in sports history

By: purplepillager

purplepillager — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:57:38 +0000

rj6976 says:Jan 29, 2013 8:01 PM

“In addition to Favre,Sharper, and longwell you forgot to add Robert Ferguson, Javon Walker, as well as attempts to sign Driver, William Henderson, Gilbert brown, and Aaron Kampman. The Vikings need to try and develop their own identity rather than trying to be Green Bay West”

The Vikes never went after Jevon Walker or Aaron Kampman. Also Gilbert Brown was a Viking prior to becoming a Packer. This Green Bay West crap is ridiculous. Get over yourself!

By: cluelessdufus

cluelessdufus — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:56:52 +0000

Driver is still good and who is a better option? Greg Jennings, c’mon I’m a Vikings fan and I don’t believe we will get him, other options? Dwayne Bowe, ya because he can stay out of trouble. Look its not a big time target but its something better than Jenkins and Simpson and Jarius Wright showed flashes last season, personally I like a lot.