Oh, mercy...it's Percy!

vike daddy · Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 66567

What's impressed you the most this season with the evolution of Percy Harvin as a player?

Frazier: "He's stepping back and seeing a bigger picture where it's not just about "me" anymore, it's about winning in this league. Because when you win, all those accolades and dreams and goals you have will come. But when you're on a losing team even with big numbers, it's never any fun. So he's gotten to that point now where being a good teammate and winning has become more important than the personal goals."

Obviously that episode in Seattle where he was animated on the sideline and barking in your ear was well-publicized. I'm sure behind the scenes, you discussed with him the manner in which that was handled, right?

Frazier: "No question. He and I did talk about it. Percy's a competitive guy like so many of our guys. And he's not the only guy who wants to vent and speak out about a situation. But other guys find the right forum. So that's what we talked about. And he understands that. Which is another sign of his growing up. He said, "Ya know what? You're right. I need to handle that differently going forward."

"When you've been through this as a player and a coach, I've been blessed to be around some very competitive people. And you know it's well-intentioned. I know it's not going to look good publicly. I know people will look at it and judge it. But what's most important is I know the person, I know his heart, I know what he stands for. That's all that really matters to me. And whatever way people judge it, we have to deal with it."

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/179813981.html?refer=y
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PurpleMugen · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 1:00 am Post subject:

^He's in the 5th week of that timetable now. I personally would not mind shutting him down for the rest of the season. He's the lone elite playmaker on this offense outside of Adrian Peterson. I'd rather protect him for the future. If he's healthy and wants to go (and knowing him, he will be chomping at the bit to return and play well), I'm alright with playing him, too. It's just critical that we have him for the long term.
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byuvike88 · Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Shelley Idaho

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_22130070/minnesota-vikings-percy-harvins-status-rest-season-doubt

Not looking good for ol Percy. Sure hope that he that he somehow can pull it out!

CriminalMind · Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 2960 Location: Toronto, CA

I would not shut him down for the year, but I would sit him for another week. As long as there is a chance for playoffs, you cant shut him down yet. Not saying there is a great shot at playoffs, but the coaching staff will not packing it in just yet...
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Zephiel · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:45 pm Post subject:

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vikingsrule · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject:

byuvike88 · Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Shelley Idaho

I think the Vikings have seen enough form him this season to know that he is a critical part of their future. What do you think the team will do now? Do you think that they will try and sign a veteran receiver to help make a post season push, because we have seen in the last 2 weeks this receivers wont get us there

vikingsrule · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject:

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Frank Costello · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject:

Before you read this, warning, it's going to get ugly!!!

Ok, let me first start off by saying this. I knew this was coming. I knew the way we were playing Harvin until he was blue in the face, that a season ending or season crippling injury would occur.

I have never in my life as a Viking's fan, wanted to rip two people out of Winter Park more then I do now. Those two guys? Leslie Fraizer and Rick Spielman. I'm officially done with their "expirement." So to speak.

They did nothing to address the WR position in the offseason after we came off a year in which our group of players were ABNORMALLY bad. I freaked out in the draft thread as we passed on WR after WR only to draft a WR made of Glass and another guy who can't see the field for more then 3 snaps a game.

Everyone preached patience and I began to drink the kool-aid. But after seeing a team like Seattle, led by a ROOKIE QB the way they are, I can't stomach another season of these two guys running the show. We are witnessing teams like the Colts, Dolphins, and the Bucs compete with rookie head coaches and even rookie QBs. (Miami and Indy)

Does this slow and steady approach just grind anybody's gears like mine? I'm watching the greatest RB of all time give 110% for NOTHING.

Fire Fraizer and Spielman. Open up your check book and never look back.

Thank you Fraizer and co for riding Percy out like Cadillac Williams.
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[UMN] · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 11820 Location: Desolation Row

There are some whisperings around the TC media that there is more involved here than just the ankle injury (malcontent with the coaches, Ponder, contract, offense, etc).

Basically one of the reporters directly asked Frazier if Percy was sitting out for any other reason than the ankle and Frazier just danced around the question and didn't say no.

Nothing more than rumors based on Frazier's press conference but still odd.
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Captain Viking · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 2608

I'd hate for the Vikings to overpay Harvin for the sake of not having another legitimate wide receiver or so they don't tick off the fan base. People may not agree but if the team is unable to reach a contract this off-season I think they should consider trading him. Hate to see him walk after next season and the.Vikings left with.nothing.
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