Comments on: Jasper Brinkley leaves Giants visit, will meet with Cardinals

By: banlarson

banlarson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:10:37 +0000

Brinkley was a fill-in when they let EJ Henderson go. He’s a thumper who didn’t do much thumping and is a liability in the pass happy NFC North. He’s a career backup that ended up starting out of necessity.

By: 303bengalguy

303bengalguy — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:02:07 +0000

Who’s laughing now about that Keith Rivers trade?

By: bleedinpurple

bleedinpurple — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:09:45 +0000

Time for the Vikings to make some moves.

They are probably letting Brinkley test the market so they won’t have to offer him much.

By: dmoney82

dmoney82 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:45:37 +0000

jasper isa dime a dozen type of MLB, he has mental breakdowns and can have trouble sheddin blocks at times, thus the reason the vikes arent wanting to bring him back

By: gtodriver

gtodriver — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:34:47 +0000

Brinkley was a 2 down MLB for the Vikes. As already mentioned – he’s a very good run stuffer.

But on obvious passing downs he is a liability in most cases.

I wouldn’t mind him coming back to MN – for depth. But I would like to find a 3 down MLB either in FA or the draft.

By: alexxbee

alexxbee — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:59:05 +0000

Hey backups sing with the cardinals!! theyll turn you into starters

By: vikingdog71

vikingdog71 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:33:37 +0000

This one really got me scratching my head. The Vikes are really thin in the LB department. Plus he’s the starting MLB to boot. Don’t get it.

By: sjgilby11

sjgilby11 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:28:05 +0000

Vikings fan here…
Brinkley is a good run stopper who can fill gaps nicely, but his coverage skills aren’t great and I’m not sure that he’s going to be anything more than an okay starter. He is very replaceable.

By: jayynation

jayynation — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:24:44 +0000

He is talented.. but will not be missed in the Vikings cover 2, needing the mlb to be able to cover deep, scheme. But thumbs up to whoever signs him as a run stopper.

By: cardsfann1

cardsfann1 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:12:23 +0000

He is an upgrade over Lenon. Really would be the only signing I would like so far if the Cards can get it done. Stanton is nothing great, Bell and Potter are scrubs, Alexander is a special teamer. This off season sucks so far for the Cards. At thus rate, this season will too. Seahawks and 9ers are way ahead of my Red Birds in talent level. Rams are better too.

By: northstarnic

northstarnic — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:03:05 +0000

Vikes will miss Brinkley. He’s a talented young player and the purple are thin at the LB position.

By: raynman49

raynman49 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:01:31 +0000

As a Giants fan, I like Blackburn. I just hope they don’t draft T’eo. They are needy at LB, but there has to be better choices.

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:00:56 +0000

I wanted them to sign him…