Oh, mercy...it's Percy!

VikesViggor · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 101 Location: Big Lake, MN

I'm not sure how NFL execs value a player, but there should be a few things to consider. If you were to to draft a player that gives you what Percy Harvin has proven he can give you at the NFL level, how high of a draft pick would you use to take that player? Then you can look at age. Percy Harvin is going to be 25 starting the season next year. That is only a couple years older than a college draft pick. How much of a factor is a couple years when you consider the age? I don't think attitude can factor in since it is on a coach to sell the game plan to the player and have him buy in. Percy has no off field problems that I am aware of since becoming a Viking, so that should not be a factor.

If I were drafting a player with the talent of Percy Harvin, I would have no problem pulling the trigger early to middle first round. Considering his age and how he has been through the learning curve years, I don't think that affects it since a contract, depending on length, would probably not push him out of his prime.

To me, I wouldn't accept any less than a first rounder. If the offer is less, I would pass.

I could be way off with the valuation of players, but just my opinion.

vike daddy · Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 66652

Vikings wideout Jarius Wright, who would replace the enigmatic Percy Harvin if Harvin isn't back, said he definitely wants Harvin back.

Wright: "I'm probably one of the biggest team players you'll ever meet. I'm hoping he comes back and I get a chance to play with him. I've always looked up to Percy."

http://www.twincities.com/gophers/ci_22385267/shooter-now-marc-trestman-certainly-qualified-ex-vikings?source=rss
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rpmwr19 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 16996 Location: Stillwater, MN

With Jennings, Wright, and Harvin on the field we would have three receivers who work best from the slot...

Jennings can play on the outside, Wright did play on the outside for Arkansas (hasn't shown he can do so in the NFL), and Harvin can't play on the outside.

They could potentially work in a formation like this...

X - Kyle Rudolph
Z - Greg Jennings
Y - Percy Harvin (typically flexed TE spot)
R - Jarius Wright (slot)
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vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:12 pm Post subject:

rpmwr19 · Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 16996 Location: Stillwater, MN

IF, we can get restructures from Jared Allen and Kevin Williams I think we can afford it. We then have Winfield (7.25M) and possibly Kevin Williams based on how he plays (depends on a restructure). Charlie Johnson's cap hit declines pretty significantly next year.

However, Jared Allen, Brian Robison, and Everson Griffen are all free agents after 2013 and I expect we bring 2 of them back.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:33 pm Post subject:

CriminalMind · Joined: 25 Aug 2011 Posts: 2965 Location: Toronto, CA

If Wallace or Jennings agree to come here, I certaintly think there is/will be enough money to reup Harvin toward the end of the offseason.

To me it would not matter having 2 big money WRs on the team, all that matter to me would be total salary over the whole roster. Rookies are making less, and utlimately alot of players under 4 years in the league will/are starting on this team.

Pay for the talent you need (dont have), as your drafted many of the talent you already have.
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The Gnat · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 34120 Location: Minneapolis

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Vikings_Percy_Harvin_hits_escalator_nearly_doubling_base_salary013113

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Klomp · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 2:59 pm Post subject:

I'll be honest, towards the end of the regular season I thought there was no way Percy would be back. However, hearing thoughts from Leslie, Christian, and Rick in their year-end pressers makes me think there's a good chance.

At this point, I would resign Percy to a fair deal, and add a second WR through FA or draft. At this point, I'm leaning towards drafting one in the 1st or 2nd.

Percy
Rookie
Wright
Simpson
Burton/Jenkins/Childs
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Klomp · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:55 pm Post subject:

The Harvin, Welker, and Cruz contract situations will all be interesting to watch.
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