Comments on: Vikings could jump into the Amendola derby http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 22:31:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: ben1332 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386771 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:25:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386771 Amendola is an injury-prone nothing. 5.9 yards per target and 7 touchdowns for his career. In his “good” season he had 6.6 YPT and 3 scores on 101 passes thrown his way. I thought the point was to make the team better. If Spielman is disappointed that they aren’t picking 3rd again and wants to get back there then he should go ahead and sign him.

]]> By: 2ruefan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386618 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:04:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386618 I disagree Mike.
Just the opposite IMHO.

Simpson has proven to be a wholly UNRELIABLE “deep” threat, and seems to drop just about everything thrown to him in traffic.

Jarius Wright is still unproven, but honestly I think his skills, speed and talent are actually going to surpass Amendola, and I truly believe that the “slot” receiver is the LAST thing the Vikings Need.

They need TRUE #1 receiver who can run deep routes and intermediate stuff.

I hope the Vikes don’t get Amendola WITHOUT getting another big body wide out for the side opposite of Simpson.

Unless they are hoping for a miracle recovery for Greg Childs….

]]> By: 2ruefan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386587 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:02:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386587 I disagree Mike.
Just the opposite IMHO.

Simpson has proven to be a wholly UNRELIABLE “deep” threat, and seems to drop just about everything thrown to him in traffic.

Jarius Wright is still unproven, but honestly I think his skills, speed and talent are actually going to surpass Amendola, and I truly believe that the “slot” receiver is the LAST thing the Vikings Need.

They need TRUE #1 receiver who can run deep routes and intermediate stuff.

I hope the Vikes don’t get Amendola WITHOUT getting another big body wide out for the side opposite of Simpson.

Unless they are hoping for a miracle recovery for Greg Childs….

]]> By: airmoss18 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386510 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:54:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386510 I doubt that this will happen, but it is still unclear to me why the Vikes wouldn’t make a big offer to Victor Cruz and give the Giants their original first rounder. Cruz is an ultra-productive slot receiver who can also play outside, tough (not prone to injury), and seemingly a great team player. He would likely cost about the same as Harvin, but without the diva act or the missed games.

The Giants are too close to the cap to be able to match an incentive-laden deal the Vikes could afford (unfortunate that they can no longer do a poison pill deal now like they used to get Hutchinson, as that would make it much easier).

Cruz is from the NYC area and likely really wants to stay with the Giants, but he probably wants a long-term deal in the $8-10 mill/year range even more.

Jennings would be fine, but he’s a short-term fix. Cruz would help Ponder and the team a lot more and for a lot longer.

]]> By: vikesfansteve http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386488 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:52:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386488 Get him & Jennings and sign a tender for Cruz and see what happens.

]]> By: randyratio84 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386387 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:42:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386387 Unfortunately the Vikings don’t play in a PPR league….

]]> By: pappavike http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386317 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:36:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386317 Give the G men your newly aquired first rounder and take Cruz then get a DT in either FA or the draft

]]> By: nvandy42 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386199 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:25:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386199 As a Vikings fan….. Ick….

]]> By: ccjcsr http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386183 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:23:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386183 Amendola and Jennings, you guys need a Qb to get them the ball!

]]> By: ad296 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386178 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:22:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386178 Get Amendola!!

]]> By: fwippel http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386173 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:21:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386173 “With Jerome Simpson re-signed, there’s less of a need for a deep threat.” LOL!

Really? If you believe that, you didn’t watch the Vikings plays this past season.

]]> By: fwippel http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386171 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:20:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386171 “With Jerome Simpson re-signed, there’s less of a need for a deep threat.” LOL!

Really? If you believe that, you didn’t watch the Vikings plays this past season.

]]> By: The Prophet http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386160 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:19:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386160 Amendola? Seriously? That’s the Vikings big prize now? What about Greg Jennings????

]]> By: fancycash34 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386155 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:18:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386155 I’d rather save our money and spend it elsewhere, no-one can replace Percy and Wright will be fine. He showed promising signs last year. I’ll take Jennings if the price is right.

]]> By: ccjcsr http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386153 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:18:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386153 Amendola and Jennings on the trainers table the whole year!

]]> By: flavordave http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386140 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:16:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386140 If the Chip Kelly wanted him, he would be an Eagle. But he was undeserving. Move on to the scrapheap .

]]> By: wludford http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386136 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:16:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386136 I hope not.

]]> By: cpo187 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/12/vikings-could-jump-into-the-amendola-derby/#comment-2386130 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:15:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1815579#comment-2386130 Amendola and Jennings together would be nice.

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