Vikings Didn't Offer WR Sidney Rice A Contract Before Lockout

Discussion in 'Minnesota Vikings' started by SRW, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. SRW

    SRW Ex-World's Worst Site Admin

    Pre-lockout talks with the Vikings about Sidney Rice's future were positive, agent Drew Rosenhaus said Saturday, but the Pro Bowl wide receiver is still expected to explore free agency. But despite the Vikings publicly expressing interest in signing Rice long term, negotiations never got that far before the old Collective Bargaining Agreement expired in early March. The team did not offer a contract, only discussing the possibility of one. The non-offer could have more to do with Vikings' conservative approach to the uncertainty of the lockout than willingness to pay Rice, who received a first-round tender from the team that would pay roughly $3 million next season. The tender might or might not stick depending on the parameters of the new CBA. "The Vikings have been good to him," said Rosenhaus, while in Minneapolis for a charity event for the Jack Brewer Foundation. "There's just so many factors that will take place once the lockout is lifted."

    Source: Pioneer Press
     
  2. Steve12

    Steve12 The night is dark and full of terrors

    The Vikings would be stupid to let him get away. I know the Pats would love for that to happen though.
     
  3. DatR3al

    DatR3al No Days Off

    Believe me....they will let him get away.
     
  4. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Quite a few teams would like that!