Culpepper On Way Out Of Minnesota??

[NE_PATS_FAN_54]

Culpepper's bizarre demand for a new contract, after his terrible seven-game performance this season and the horrific injury to his right knee, may signal his departure from Minnesota, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Culpepper's agent, Mason Ashe, told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he expects the Vikings to honor the commitment he claims they made to further restructure the contract. Culpepper's base salary for 2006 is $2 million, and he is due to receive a $6 million bonus in March, as part of an $8 million upgrade Vikings owner Zygi Wilf granted him last summer.

Culpepper's performance last season -- he threw twice as many interceptions (12) as touchdowns (6) -- his knee condition and his alleged involvement in an Oct. 6 sex party have all but eliminated his leverage with the team. In fact, he is not even assured the starting job next season.

Wilf told the St. Paul Pioneer Press Culpepper will not automatically retain the No. 1 spot over Brad Johnson, who was 7-2 as the Vikings starter after Culpepper's injury.

"One thing I've learned in this league, no one is handed anything," Wilf said Thursday. "You've got to compete for your job, and you have to fight hard for it. If it's a given, you lose that spirit ... I would hope that when they both come in, that they're both at 110 percent... and they know they're fighting for their jobs. You can't ask for anything more than to be in that position."

Wilf also claimed neither Culpepper nor Johnson is likely to be traded this offseason, but if Culpepper persists with his demands for a raise, the Vikings might be tempted to test the market.

Culpepper has little trade value for the aformentioned reasons, but Oakland, Baltimore, Miami and Arizona are just a few of the teams that might be intrigued.

[ShadowRaider]

Wouldn't bother me... be he'd have to come cheap. League minimum... incentive leaden.

[live4slvr&blk]

One a side note... whats up with Kurt Warner??

[NE_PATS_FAN_54]

Originally Posted by live4slvr&blk

One a side note... whats up with Kurt Warner??

<Jan. 19> The Cardinals have begun negotiations to re-sign quarterback Kurt Warner, The Arizona Republic reports. The goal is to get Warner's deal done before free agency begins March 3, according to Warner's agent, Mark Bartelstein.
Warner, who turns 35 in June, started 10 games this past season and completed 64.5 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Although Warner is no longer considered the franchise QB he once was, the Cardinals need his experience. Josh McCown is expected to leave via free agency, and the other two quarterbacks on Arizona's roster, John Navarre and Rohan Davey, have played little.

[nsraiderfan]

why would he want a bigger contract, isnt his already huge?

[Rhin0]

He's not going to get what he's asking for. He knows he's hurting so he's got some balls to ask for more money.

I wouldn't mind landing him at all, if the price was right. Have Walter play for a bit, get his feet wet, then start Culpepper.

[Raider Ran]

Please do not post whole articles NE_PATS_FAN_54. You can post a teaser paragraph and a link only. Thanks. Culpepper is an interesting prospect but at what price?

[RED]

Right, I Would Take Him Too, But He Would Have To Come Mad Cheap

[Raiderz_00]

How many damn times do I have to read the same two articles that have been posted 30 times we know... Thanks though... no I am not "comming at you " bro

[BIGMAC2570]

as for a FA qb, no one out there impresses me, but then again neither does Collins.. I say we cut ties with Kerry and either see what our guys can do.. or find a cheap solid guy...


Not impressed at all with what we have or whats out there though, and we sure as HELL better not trade our No. 1 for another teams cast-off QB!

[throwback420]

Originally Posted by live4slvr&blk

One a side note... whats up with Kurt Warner??

STFU no1 wants Warner are u crazy?

[83Raiders]

Originally Posted by throwback420

STFU no1 wants Warner are u crazy?

If the only QB's available were Warner or Collins........I'd take Warner.

[Rhin0]

Or pick up Culpepper (at the right price of course) and start Water until he is ready to go. Or just let Walter have the season, let him develope etc.

[ddrayder]

The local news here in Minnesota (Fox 9 KMSP) just reported a few minutes ago that Daunte has requested a trade to Oakland. He has been in contact with Randy Moss and both of them are interested in reuniting

just heard this from a "reliable" source in Minn...this was in the last hour or so...