Comments on: Report: Harvin wants out of Minnesota

By: 11thstreetmafia

11thstreetmafia — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:36:30 +0000

Hartman being an insider 20-25 years ago is more insider than you or I will ever be, pal.

By: lnfinite

lnfinite — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:04:29 +0000

Hartman USED to be an insider like 20-25 years ago. No news here, same ole media hype and grasping at straws………………………..

By: pappavike

pappavike — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:11:16 +0000

Hartman, And all the other so-called Insiders can say what ever they want about Harvin, But until He says it himself to the media, I don’t bye it!! The man just wants to be paid for what he has done! And what he can do!! I look for the Vikes to sign him, long term! And sign a Free agent wide out!! Loadholt,& Felton should be shown the love too!!

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:37:39 +0000

I see that we are still being assured by Viking fans that this can’t possibly be true.

By: 7ransponder

7ransponder — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:22:53 +0000

Why does this site always delete comments critical of Sid Hartman? He’s not the shining example of journalism that you made him out to be, do a little research and figure out who the man really is.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:19:09 +0000

Did Mike seriously just support Sid Hartman (who is over 90 and hasn’t done any personal fact finding in 15 years) and Jason Cole (regurgitating a months-old story) over the Vikings beat guy Dan Wiedrerer? If I knew the name of a really good dead sports journalst, I’d now say he was rolling over in his grave.

By: rhopperstad

rhopperstad — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:40:19 +0000

I can’t imagine why he would want out of Minnesota?? He only needs to learn one play – the fake hand off up the middle and the little flip from Ponder as Percy scoots around the end to a mob of defenders waiting for him because they know it’s coming. Imagine what a coordinator who isn’t as impotent and unimaginative as “mousegrave” is could do with Percy? I can see why he wants out, I just hope they don’t give him away.

By: dannyreneau

dannyreneau — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:56:24 +0000

If he came to Seattle that would be glorious.

By: jmorand47

jmorand47 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:50:01 +0000

I like Percy, I think he’s an incredible athlete, but I have a feeling this is going to be one of those addition by subtraction kinda things.

By: davikes

davikes — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:49:48 +0000

Percy wants to be traded because he knows Frazier won’t put up with his bs. And Frazier wants to trade him because he won’t tolerate a diva on his team.

Percy’s a short sighted crybaby. He was one of the two or three (if you count Rudolf) playmakers on the team and got a lot of the focus, and was having a big year. Karma’s a … Hope he ends up with the Jets. Then he’ll look longingly back on his days with Ponder.

By: sgmjerry220

sgmjerry220 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:58:56 +0000

Take two 2s or a 2 and a 3 from a team drafting in the top 5. I think with an attitude like his, he should really see what losing looks and feels like…for the entirety of his next contract.

By: kshewokis1980

kshewokis1980 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:33:25 +0000

First to anyone say’s he deserves to be paid, you are correct he does but not as a top wide reciever and especially one who is constantly complaining about stuff and that’s what he wants. This isn’t just about the money either. Percy has had problems at every level and with multiple coaches. If you are getting into arguements with Les Friazer who appears to be one of the most even feeled coaches, that say’s a lot. It’s not just about Ponder, I mean look at Fitzgerald and what he has gone through with qb’s and he still handles himself like a professional. If the Vikings paid him, I can guarentee in a season or two this same report will be out. Great talent, but a diva.

Second the Vikings have lost a lot of leverage because of this going public. Teams now know the Vikings must move Harvin and they see what a head case he is, so no team is gonna offer a 1st rounder or some great package deal. The Vikings will move him, but not for the value they had hoped.

At this point the damage is done and both sides need to move on.

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:25:25 +0000

I’ve been assured by Viking fans that this can’t possibly be true.

By: n001363

n001363 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:18:31 +0000

Please somebody! Take this guy. WR rich draft. We became a TEAM when he wasn’t in there.

By: dorkwood

dorkwood — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:00:06 +0000

Let’s face it. Percy can’t handle AP being the top dog and that won’t change. His touches and numbers pre-injury had him at a Pro Bowl pace last season and he whines about his use in the O?? If he goes to San Fran it’s just a matter of a few losses before he’s spouting off that Kaepernick runs too much. Oh, and the sun in that open air stadium may suddenly bring his migraines back. Harbaugh wouldn’t stand for this knucklehead. Take two seconds and run Speilman.

By: fwippel

fwippel — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:48:25 +0000

If these reports are true, then the Vikings need to trade Harvin before the draft, or they won’t get anything for him after next year. However, that’s a big IF.

However, I wouldn’t trade him for anything less than a first round pick. Malcontent off the field or not, Harvin is a threat to do the distance every time he touches the ball, and unlike he’s supposed mentor Randy Moss, he never takes plays off. You don’t just give players like that away.

If Harvin is traded, they Vikings are going to have to deal with the WR position in both Free Agency and high up in the draft.

By: purplehaze12

purplehaze12 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:44:30 +0000

Obviously, I’m changing my username (Purplehaze12). This guy is a priss. I thought he was tough as nails. He is physically, but you also need to be mentally tough. They call him a min-AP, but in reality, they are WORLDS apart.

By: whatjusthapped

whatjusthapped — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:31:26 +0000

The “leaking” of this information is bad news for the Vikings because all their leverage in seeking a trade just went out the window.

You can debate his relative value (trade for a first or second rounder) but what is become very clear is that Vikings will be lucky to get half of that.

If the Viking brain trust were smart, and there is no real evidence of that, they would trade him to Seattle for Flynn or to Miami for Moore and end the Ponder experiment right now. That way, they don’t waste any more time and just move on from the wasting of their overall #12 pick.

By: blatphar

blatphar — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:22:45 +0000

This guy is the best and most valuable wr to his franchise, not named Calvin Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald. It reflects poorly on the team when they don’t take care of the most dynamic playmaker in the league. A smart GM would’ve extended him for less last yr instead of waiting for it to get to this point, where u have a disgruntled player because management expects him to play for less and no long term security. For all you idiots who thinks Harvin is being difficult, take a look around the league at all the players teams are asking to take pay cuts. If teams are gonna give players ultimatums when their skills are declining, then they need to pony-up when players have out-performed their respective contracts; teams can’t have it both ways!

By: butlers91

butlers91 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:19:07 +0000

It will be hard to get value for a guy who is off the field more than he is on it. Just like my Lions and Louis Delmas – great player….never plays.

By: Cereal

Cereal — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:14:08 +0000

Pay this guy & he’ll disappear….write it down. Wallace is the much better option b/c he cares about the team he’s on

By: doorharp11

doorharp11 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:01:38 +0000

I dont think ponder is the problem before percy went down he was in the mix for mvp because ponder delivered the ball to percy. Jarius wright will beable to do exactly what percy has done for the vikes add a few receivers and this team will be dangerous.

By: pksullivanmha

pksullivanmha — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:51:52 +0000

Shuffle off to Buffalo. @footballady52. 🏈

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:48:36 +0000

Percy Harvin’s pro career has been pretty unsatisfying for everyone.

Can’t imagine why it would get better anywhere else he goes.

He has a great role model up in Minny in A.P. — but that has led to nowhere for him.

This guy may find the free agent market disappointing. And with his tiresome diva-act and health issues, his value in trade has to be very low.

By: turrrds

turrrds — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:46:47 +0000

I would love to see him go to the Lions to be the replacement for Jahvid Best. I’d much rather have him instead of Reggie Bush.

By: clarencewhorley

clarencewhorley — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:38:01 +0000

You can not give into this clown. Offer him a similar contract to Aaron Hernedez, if he turns it down let him know his options. Option one, you sign the new contract, Option two, play out your rookie deal, we franchise you, then franchise you again. So you are here for 3 years more minimum. That’s it, no trade unless your agent finds two number 1′s.

By: dbfan4ever

dbfan4ever — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:27:37 +0000

Wouldn’t blame him if he wants to be on a team that throws the ball more. It is clear that Peterson is the focus of the Vikes offense

By: kegmen7

kegmen7 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:09:03 +0000

more like cromartie for harvin

By: oldlineman

oldlineman — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:06:01 +0000

Vikings GM is on the hot seat to receive something in return for Percy to placate his boss, head coach, and the fans. Oh, and by the way, sign another FA wide-out, sign your own guys, and get ready for the draft. Nice to see him him earn his money…

By: madtownthrowdown

madtownthrowdown — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:57:25 +0000

GM’s should just get together and not sign these guys (The Dwight Howard’s of the NFL). Just let them whine their way out of town and leave them as free agents. You make millions and play in the NFL. I don’t feel bad for you.