Vikings To Sign Free Agent WR Marvin Harrison?

Discussion in 'Minnesota Vikings' started by 86WARD, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    There's buzz that the Vikings might sign ex-Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison, 36, who is near the end of his career and has tender knees, to a one-year, low-end deal to provide competition for Sidney Rice. Harrison started 15 games for the Colts in 2008 compiling 60 catches for 636 yards and five touchdowns.

    Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
     
  2. ball in the baskett

    ball in the baskett First Team All Pro

    Trying to get some receivers for favre maybe hes still got something left.
     
  3. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    If he doesn't have anything left with Peyton Manning, I doubt he'll have anything left with Brett Favre. But you never know...stranger things have happened.
     
  4. Inclulbus

    Inclulbus WE ARE! .. Marshall!

    would be nice to give the younger guys a run for their money
     
  5. falcon_91

    falcon_91 Pro Bowler

    I thought Florida was where all the older people go to not Minnesota
     
  6. lionheart?

    lionheart? StafFORD=Franchise

    No more wrangler commercials, it will be Favre and Harrison in AARP commercials.
     
  7. mmehring

    mmehring Cap'n Stabbin

    Lol. Rep
     
  8. bergybones

    bergybones Taking donations :)

    I still cant believe Harrison asked to be released from the Colts when he was slated to make something like 13 mil a year.
     
  9. n1gbpackfan

    n1gbpackfan Title Town USA

    Lmao - that would be funny!!
     
  10. theeraser21

    theeraser21 u r a slapdick

    this story is bull, any viking fan knows charley makes these BS rumors up all the time
     
  11. Harvs01

    Harvs01 Pro Bowler

    If nothing else Marvin could help the younger guys like Rice Harvin and Berrian, who never really had the chance to learn from a real vet WR.
     
  12. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    He would've gotten the walking papers either way. 80 catches in two years does not equal $13M.

    If I were the Vikings I'd give him $1M ($250 in signing bonus/$750 in salary), $1M bonus if he hits 60 catches, $3M bonus if he hits 75...something like that...
     
  13. bergybones

    bergybones Taking donations :)

    Ward I dont doubt he would of been let go, but to request it, come on thats just dumb
     
  14. mj1987us26

    mj1987us26 Super

    If I recall he was asked to rework his contract to get a big pay cut and he said no.
     
  15. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Not really, theoretically, it gives him more time to find a new team and get acquainted with them...granted nothing has happened, but that's after the fact.

    Isray wanted Harrison to retire...Polian wanted to rework Marvin's $13.4M deal or eventually release him...Harrison requested to be traded. Caldwell wanted to keep him though...
     
  16. cpgobrowns

    cpgobrowns < Deer/Headlights

    He shot a guy and gets a contract offer? All Michael Vick did was kill dogs and he got crucified. Our justice system is messed up. :icon_cheesygrin: