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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 7:56:11 GMT -6
Jeff Ratcliffe @jeffratcliffe 1h
Latavius Murray will run behind a Vikings OLine that generated 0.98 yds before contact in 2016. Raiders OLine: 1.56
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Post by Jayme96 on Mar 16, 2017 8:11:06 GMT -6
AWESOME! There is a god! Finally no more moronic slave making 12 million dollars on the roster! Best part of this deal, besides Adrian leaving (most likely), is if it doesn't work out, it doesn't kill your cap for the next 3-5 years. I like what they're doing in FA so far. 2 huge upgrades at OT and a huge upgrade at RB. That should go a long ways towards making the team more complete and balanced this year. I'm definitely more interested in the team now than I was at this time last year. Better QB, better OL, better RB, with the rest staying basically the same prior to the draft (which is loaded and the Vikes may be able to get 2 or 3 1st round talents in the 2nd and 3rd rounds).
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Post by Jayme96 on Mar 16, 2017 8:14:37 GMT -6
I forgot, the real best part of this thing (aside from the standard getting rid of Adrian's stupid ass part), is they seem to be waking up and realizing the NFL changed about 20 years ago and they're just not deciding to get with the times. I've been saying for ~10 years it seems like that Adrian is not a good back for today's NFL because he handcuffs your offense too much. Can't run out of the gun. Can't pass block. Can't catch (anything more than the routine dumpoffs where he has to turn around, face the QB, then pivot, look at the D, and finally after his feet are completely stopped, make a move to try and get upfield, allowing the defense time to react and get in position to make the stop). So not only did they have their hands tied with play calling, but they also had their hands tied in roster construction since they had so much wasted on a 1 trick, 2-down pony. This move frees up the team to get with the times and signals that they finally realize their system was antiquated. We might actually see some fun to watch offense this year, instead of being offended by the offense as usual.
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Post by SmokedPears on Mar 16, 2017 8:20:37 GMT -6
I am calling in sick today š· Is this a depression induced sick or a celebratory sick?
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 8:24:57 GMT -6
I am calling in sick today š· Is this a depression induced sick or a celebratory sick? Neither .....
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Post by VikingBob on Mar 16, 2017 8:46:14 GMT -6
I like this signing, our offense has evolved into something that doesnt fit AP style anymore, we will also draft a RB early and see if he can become the starter, if so, we probably cut Murray loose after 1 year
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Post by savannahskol on Mar 16, 2017 8:59:11 GMT -6
If AP is indeed gone, and Greenway stays retired, I believe that would make B-Rob the longest tenured Viking.
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:26:21 GMT -6
The #Vikings signed RB Latavius Murray to a 3-year deal worth roughly $15M, source said. Similar to Eddie Lacyās value but on a multi-year
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:26:58 GMT -6
$1.8 million signing bonus for Latavius Murray. His deal also includes up to $2.3M in incentives, and base escalators for rush yards.
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:27:39 GMT -6
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:28:50 GMT -6
Should be a cap hit of $2.956 million in 2017 for Murray.
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Post by badgervike on Mar 16, 2017 9:30:59 GMT -6
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:33:35 GMT -6
Vikings sign Latavius Murray last night; 6th in NFL Free Agent RB Rankings - link
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:34:04 GMT -6
As for the Vikings, signing Latavius Murray may seal the deal on the team getting no more than 7th rd 2018 compensatory picks--if any at all
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 16, 2017 9:34:27 GMT -6
Of Latavius Murray's $8.55 million guaranteed, $3.4 million is guaranteed at signing. Remaining $5.15 million would hit if he's here in '18.
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