Comments on: Vikings made a play for Anquan Boldin, too

By: shinypennyinc

shinypennyinc — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:18:09 +0000

It’s amusing seeing all the know nothing armchairs whining about ponder. At this point in their careers Rogers, Bree’s, and Brady were still carrying clipboards and the starters jock straps.

By: armanixd

armanixd — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:39:26 +0000

I don’t understand why people underestimate picks! Last year, a 6th round pick gave us Blair Walsh, ALL-PRO kicker as a rookie! So I have faith Speilman has this under control

By: guruvious

guruvious — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:24:05 +0000

Maybe, just maybe after offering a 7th rounder the Vikes found out that Boldin didn’t want to come here.
The free agency starts tomorrow…step away from the ledge!

By: thetooloftools

thetooloftools — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:35:06 +0000

Ca$$$h is going to be flying around tomorrow.

By: tdk24

tdk24 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:04:03 +0000

The Vikes fleeced the Seachickens for Percy Harvin. Then they turn around and won’t ante up for a much better WR in Boldin by offering a 7th instead of a 6th or better? If this is true, I see a new GM in the Vikes future very soon.

By: whatsitlikehere

whatsitlikehere — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:44:47 +0000

The Vikings offered the 7th knowing the ravens were about to cut him he is almost 33 and had 1 year left on his contract.

By: sammyias

sammyias — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:39:25 +0000

Is it possible that “Jim” Harbaugh had the inside track on trading a 6th round pick to outbid the Vikings 7th round pick?

Meh, I got no problem with it.

Jim: “Hey John, you got the trophy, and you are going to cut Boldin anyway … How about I give you one draft round ahead of the next best teams trade offer? unless it is a stupid high offer of course ?”

John: “Deal, Bro”

Hey … I could happen.

By: azvikefan

azvikefan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:37:06 +0000

God Damn it Spielman! You couldn’t top a 7th round pick for Boldin? You need wide receivers. dumbass!
I’m so pissed of at the Vikes right now I might cancel my NFL package on DTV.

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:28:47 +0000

The Vikings were supposed to be adding receivers, but thus far they’ve just been subtracting them.

I guess you can’t have too many of those 6th round picks. Way to go Spieldope!

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:13:51 +0000

The Vikings coach isn’t a brother to the coach in Baltimore. You know how nepotism is. The younger hairbough would have cried to mommy and daddy if he didn’t get his way.

By: purppop

purppop — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:57:06 +0000

If Vikes actually offered for Bouldin, then they were willing to pick up that 6 million plus demand.

So they aren’t/weren’t interested in Wallace?

By: pdgreat1

pdgreat1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:54:11 +0000

So Spielman almost traded Harvin for Boldin, Victor Cruz and a mid-round 2014 pick. Of course, this would assume that Spielman goes after Cruz with the 1st rounder acquired from Seattle.

By: mrlaloosh

mrlaloosh — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:47:14 +0000

No one wants to play in Minne-no-place.

By: ifixbmws

ifixbmws — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:38:15 +0000

Wow, the Vikings are really just a ‘one trick pony’ now. I feel really bad for their fans

By: fwippel

fwippel — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:32:54 +0000

Wow, Speilman takes Seattle for a ride, but then gets beat out on landing Boldin. Ouch! Talk about winning one and losing one.

How in the name of Sam Hill do you not offer at least a 5th round pick for such an established WR as Boldin, especially when the Vikings are now in dire need of help at that position.

The Vikings need receivers VERY badly, and giving up a 5th or 6th round pick for a quality starter would have been a smart move. Very, very poor decision on Speilman’s part; embarrassingly poor.

By: surfinbird1

surfinbird1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:31:36 +0000

Two scumbag brothers doing a deal on the down low.

By: saxmachine69

saxmachine69 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:27:51 +0000

You people who are complaining the Vikings didn’t offer their 6th, do realize the coaches involved in this trade right?

Vikings offered a 7th, 9ers offered a 6th, and John jumped to help out his brother without consulting the Vikings for a counter offer

By: bobby2478

bobby2478 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:24:49 +0000

Lets look at Vikings draft history with late round picks. Boldin would have been a STEAL for a 4th or 5th round pick as well. I can’t believe the vikings didn’t match niners offer, esp since they were willing to absorb boldin salary. We are the WORST passing team now, and it just so happens that we are in a passing league.
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Thing to remember is Boldin is 32 yrs old. He’s maybe got 3-4 yrs left. Wouldn’t make sense to give up any mid round picks for a rental for a couple years. 7th round picks are throw aways basically.

By: 808raiderinparadise

808raiderinparadise — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:21:11 +0000

Vikings don’t have a coach who is the brother of the Ravens coach, makes it hard to do business.

By: bmorewhyless

bmorewhyless — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:19:01 +0000

Boldin will still count for 1.5$ against the Ravens.

By: connorchew

connorchew — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:13:36 +0000

this move won’t be flashy.. but when the playoffs come around, watch out for boldin.

By: sundaysundaysunday

sundaysundaysunday — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:12:31 +0000

Mike Who?

By: matthewcarlson1

matthewcarlson1 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:12:07 +0000

I would’ve been soo happy if we replace the Spoiled brat for Boldin and a 1st rounder.. Congrats to the 49ers man. What a steal.

By: wludford

wludford — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:11:46 +0000

Wish the Vikings would’ve came away with Boldin, but the trade with Seattle was a good one for the Vikings.

By: tjacks7

tjacks7 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:11:32 +0000

Vikings couldn’t have offered a 6th? Seriously, what are they going to do with their 6th?

Also, when are the Vikings having open tryouts for receivers?

By: pettergriffen

pettergriffen — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:11:25 +0000

ummm Hey Adrian looks like your the modern era Barry Sanders…

we gotta watch the next best running back since barry and same sad team scenario…

By: drekomp

drekomp — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:11:02 +0000

The Vikings better not miss on Florio’s boy, Tavon Austin. He’s not Percy but he’s damn close.

I doubt Boldin would have wanted to come to MN anyway.

By: ammarradhi

ammarradhi — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:10:12 +0000

Only a 7th rounder vikes, come on he is worth more than that, San Fran with the steal

By: taintedsaints2009

taintedsaints2009 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:10:05 +0000

Boldin would never have signed with the Vikings: Unproven quarterback.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:09:08 +0000

I still feel like the Ravens could’ve gotten more than a 6th rounder but Oz and Co. clear up 7.5m in cap space and would’ve had to carry dead money from Boldin’s contracti f they cut him. It’s a win-win for both sides and it keeps Q out of the AFC. Good move. Hate on haters.