Comments on: Spielman tiptoes around the Percy Harvin problem

By: bleedinpurple

bleedinpurple — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:18:25 +0000

Get to the point Spielman! You are making your player & fans upset. Come out and say weather or not you plan to keep him, it’s that simple.

This will just cause bigger issues.

By: tklind

tklind — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:51:22 +0000

Percy Harvin for Alex Smith straight up. We then have a experienced and ACCURATE QB who had the highest passer rating in the league before sustaining a concussion. Draft a wide receiver and we a a much better football team in 2013.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:24:46 +0000

Javon Walker, version 2.

By: farmmbig

farmmbig — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:32:44 +0000

As a Vikings fan, I find this whole situation very, very frustrating.

Harvin is a great player and it’s obvious (to me) that he’s not been happy with Ponder at QB— And it’s been rumored that Percy’s “blow-ups” with the staff have been because of the QB.

Frankly, I’m on Percy’s side in all of this! The organization needs to get better at the QB position because Ponder has shown extremely little (especially from a #12 overall pick).

Maybe there’s more?.. Part of me wonders whether this has become “personal” between a coach (Frazier or someone else?..) And if it’s gotten to that point, then Harvin is 75% out the door.

And if any team wants to deal for Harvin (a true dynamic playmaker), then there has to be significant compensation… The Vikings have plenty of leverage and I’m confident there will be a team willing to overspend a bit for his talent…

I’m looking at YOU, St. Louis… You need a target like Percy for Bradford to get to that next level… and you have plenty of extra picks.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:18:12 +0000

Hopefully, either Harvin is signed to a long-term deal before the draft, OR he is traded. The guy is too good to let get away via free agency next year, while the team gets nothing in return.

Harvin may be a pain in the rump, but he’s also always ready to play on gameday. You don’t give up a talent like Harvin without getting someone comparable in return.

By: iverpuke

iverpuke — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:23:48 +0000

I’d say send him to Green Bay, but the Packers already have a better player (without the drama) in Randall Cobb.

By: vikingsgohard

vikingsgohard — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:45:21 +0000

Percy was a 1st rd pick …and still on his rookie contract , hasn’t been injured much this year was the most he’s missed …and is now a proven player WR,RB,KR there’s NO WAY!!..NO WAY!! He goes for less then 1st rd pick

By: contraisloosebuthole

contraisloosebuthole — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:32:05 +0000

He is as good as gone. I can’t believe anyone (even vikings fans) thinks Harvin is worth a number one round pick with all of his baggage.

By: 1stngoal

1stngoal — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:33:23 +0000

Of course Spielman isn’t going to say anything that would compromise his trade value. We’ll see how this plays out on draft weekend…

By: steelturf76

steelturf76 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:21:44 +0000

whatjusthapped February 10, 2013, 6:13 PM EST

This isn’t that hard to figure out. Percy Harvin wants to win a Superbowl and be the main man on offense. At the same time, he is not a complete idiot and can see what most football fans who do not wear purple colored glasses can see quite clearly, the Vikings are lacking a QB that can get them there.
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If Harvin is having aspersions of winning a Super Bowl and Minnesota not having a QB that could get them to the promised land? I just picked this quote as a random quote, not as a rip on the original writer, but trading Harvin to the Jets for S. Holmes and draft picks, IMHO, would be more of 20 steps back for Harvin the player. not any kind of forward progress towards reaching his ultimate goal of winning the big game.

By: ad296

ad296 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:06:44 +0000

Spielman is playing the media liked he played the Browns during draft day

By: pillowporkers

pillowporkers — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:52:50 +0000

Honestly Spielman is trying to get trade rumors spread in the media. That way, he can have teams contact him and see what they’ll offer. Spielman is not in any way forced into trading here. I think the problem is that Percy Harvin wants a big contract, and frankly, he hasn’t been enough of a leader and consistent player to earn that, yet. I’m guessing unless a team offers him a blockbuster deal for Percy, he’ll hold onto him, and see what Percy does this offseason. I think Spielman is also sending a message to Percy, saying he’s not going to give him his contract if he doesn’t earn it. If Percy works hard in the offseason, shows up to camp, and plays hard for the first month, that’s when he’ll get his extension. If not, Spielman can worry about that in August. Spielman can always franchise tag Percy, too. Guaranteed he can have him for 2 years if he acts like a dink. I’m guessing the ball is in Percy’s court. Which is why Leslie said “Hopefully it works out”, and Spielman said, “We don’t want to get rid of him”, at the same time of not committing to him.

By: jebdamone

jebdamone — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:20:26 +0000

admittedly percy is one of the most dominant players on the field when he is playing. i, however, would not be the least bit sad if the vikings traded him, as long as they got sufficient value. they have coddled this kid from the beginning; through his pot smoking, his migraines, injuries and blowups. not only has the organization stuck up for percy every step of the way but they have gone completely out of their way to make him happy. why? because the kid is a baller.
what do the vikings get in return? bitching, trade demands, beratement of our QB (who admittedly is not good) and our coach on live television. i am sick of percy and have never been a fan, even though his talent is unquestionable. like i said, IF the vikings can get significant value for him i would be happy to see him walking out the doors of winter park.

By: mountaindont

mountaindont — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:09:52 +0000

Is anyone actually surprised by this ? It`s not so much Harvin in particular but the Vikings franchise itself. It`s the most inept franchise in all of sports. Their record on and off the field backs that up.

By: katoelf75

katoelf75 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:33:54 +0000

Harvin to NE for Mallet and a pick makes too much sense to happen.

By: cpo187

cpo187 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:49:40 +0000

Welker on his way out in N.E.
Percy on his way out in Min.

Looks like both teams are losing a quality slot WR and could use a new one to fill the hole. Hmm…what to do? It’s not a difficult move guys.

By: wludford

wludford — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:40:03 +0000

I’ve never heard Rick Speilman give a straight answer to a question in an interview with the media. It doesn’t matter what player or the situation.

By: vikesspikes

vikesspikes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:16:09 +0000

Vikings can just tag him and there’s nothing he can do but get another migraine. But, if they do decide to trade him, NOTHING less than a #1 & #2. Guy’s a freak on the field.

By: kgun80

kgun80 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:02:23 +0000

I hope I’m not right… But I could see him as a Patriot. The guy is very versatile and can not only catch and run well he’s a very good punt returner and you can hand him the ball. On top of that I think his value is only a 2nd and 3rd.. Not a first . As good as he is.. He’s injury prone.

By: comebackid

comebackid — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:34:51 +0000

Easily worth a 1st he needs a big wideout on the outside so he can work his natural position slot/hb/wildcat/kr. He isn’t a no.1 wr but is he better than a rookie? Yes

By: whatjusthapped

whatjusthapped — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:13:17 +0000

Then he looks across the locker room at Peterson and sees the best RB in the business wasting away the prime of his career playing for a second rate franchise. Now you can guess what the Vikings brainpower ( and I use that term loosely) might do or not do but its pretty easy to see that Percy Harvin himself is not coming back. So trade him or have him hold it, its up to the Vikings to choose.

By: toes110

toes110 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:02:20 +0000

Holmes and a Third?? no way… Holmes has also had a history of being a cancer for a locker room… we are also trying to get younger,, holmes dose not fit that bill..

By: Glassguy9

Glassguy9 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:54:34 +0000

What a trainwreck of an NFL franchise. When you rewarded Favre for his diva behavior, did you really think Percy wouldn’t notice?

You my sir are a moron!!!! In the NFL you do what you can to try and win and have to seize the moment.That is the reason Farve was over paid.Some times it works out and some times it doesn’t which doesn’t make the franchise a train wreck

By: vikesfanforlife

vikesfanforlife — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:44:22 +0000

While I like what Percy brings to the table from the slot receiver position, I feel that Jarius Wright could fill that role nicely. Wright isn’t as explosive as Percy, but he flashed some serious skill down the stretch. The Vikes could vastly improve a team on the rise with the package of picks that they would get for Percy as well. Ponder has to play better though. 2013 is his make or break season. I’d love to see the Vikes draft a developmental QB in the middle rounds and sign a vet to sit behind Ponder for 2013 in case he falters. Spielman has proven he knows how to build a team. I like where this team is headed

By: chrisdecem

chrisdecem — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:24:38 +0000

Its been pretty well documented that he doesn’t want to be there. Only option is to trade him with his value being high. New England, NY Jets, Miami are the best candidates for him. Jets should trade S. Holmes with a condition 3rd round pick that could be upgrade to a second or even a 1st round depending on certain parameters. Bad apple for Bad apple with a perk attached. Holmes is due 11 million with 7.5 guaranteed. From the Vikings perspective, you get a decent #1 wr to work with Ponder. if it doesn’t work out after a year you can cut him and still walk away with almost certainly a 2nd round pick with the jets not close to winning a super bowl.

By: skolvikesskol

skolvikesskol — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:01:45 +0000

Florio, I normally like your posts, but this is really a non-story. MN loves Percy, Vikings love Percy, we all know he is a small challenge as a personality, but we have finally have a solid ownership, front office, coaching staff and a solid team. We also know that every team has someone who is not totally bought in and puts himself before the team. However we finally have a strong locker room that can handle having a personality like Harvin’s. I think we should be applauded with how our franchise has finally become a normal well run franchise, as well as how we’ve handled the Harvin situation.

In the past, a coach or executive would’ve called out Harvin or taken a hard line stance or swept this under the rug. Instead we are handling this like a professional franchise. We will do everything we can to reel Harvin in and so will his teammates.

So Florio, please stop trying to drag us back in to doldrums of ‘take a knee Denny’, ‘love boat’, cheap owners who trade franchise players for 2nd round picks, a 10 man ownership group with no direction, ‘the randy ratio’, ‘walker trade’. etc.

We’re not tiptoe-ing, we’re handling like a pro.

Lastly, keep on keepin on Florio, but throw us a bone once-in-a-while.

By: jtchernak

jtchernak — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:58:57 +0000

I know bellichick likes this guy. As a patriots fan I wouldn’t be suprised if he looked into this at the right price

By: vik3z

vik3z — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:54:58 +0000

Speilmans a smart guy he likes to let you guys in the media jump to conclusions. he knows how the nfl is nowadays and that his job is tied to ponder. why would they get rid of his best playmaker to throw to.

By: ytsejamer1

ytsejamer1 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:53:23 +0000

Hey Minnesota…my Pats will give you back your third round pick we fleeced from you for Moss a couple years back. How’s that sound?!?!?!?

By: secretbonus1

secretbonus1 — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:50:31 +0000

I heard the interview too, its on vikings.com. it sounds like everyone wants the headlines of trade rumors more so than actually providing substance because it didn’t sound to me like Spielman in any way had any intention of trading him. I sincerely doubt a trade will occur.