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"They want me in Minnesota. I want to be in Minneosta," Rudolph told Hanson. "Unfortunately, the business side of things gets int he way. That's a testament to the rest of the team. We have a lot of good football players on our team. You can't pay everyone. You can't keep everyone.

"As of right now, we still think there's a way. I said last week after OTAs that my agent and the Vikings are working extremely hard to find a creative way to make these things happen."

The cap-strapped Vikes want Rudolph to take a pay cut from his $7.6 million salary in 2019, the last season of a five-year deal signed with the team who drafted him in 2011. The 29-year-old Rudolph said previously that he's too young to take a pay cut. Minnesota has explored trading Rudolph, but the tight end has insisted time and time again he wants to stay in purple and gold.

"Yeah, no question," Rudolph said. "Throughout all of this, that's been the easiest thing. We want to be in Minnesota. We want to make sure we exhaust every possible option to make sure that we stay in Minnesota.

"With that being said, the Vikings feel the same way. They want to keep me in Minnesota. They want me to finish my career in Minnesota. So we're both on the same side of things. It's just a matter of finding a way to get it done within the salary cap."

Factoring into the speculation regarding Rudolph's future in Minnesota is the presence of rookie tight end Irv Smith, whom the Vikings drafted in the second round as they did Rudolph eight years ago. - NFL.com

 

Well this isn't hard take a pay cut to help out the Vikings right now and continue to work on your contract and stop being a hard ass.....this Rudolph and the Vikings mello drama is getting old fast!

 

Beebe is the early front runner for Minnesota's punt-return job, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Beebe has made a strong impressions during OTAs and is in the mix to win the third-receiver role. If he can win the return job, he's more likely to ensure he earns a spot on the final roster.

 

It will be a real dogfight who's going to be the Vikings punt returner

 

I hope he makes a full recovery and don't rush him onto field until he's ready

 

AP is APPARENTLY talking big time to Peter King about going for 2000 yards,man your 34 years old and you will be sharing the backfield oh well go for it

 

Rookie Epps Impressing at Safety & Nickel Corner in Vikings Secondary...

EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings were in a red-zone drill last week when Minnesota’s defense posed a unique look.

The front seven consisted of starters such as Pro Bowlers Danielle Hunter and Anthony Barr, but the back end was manned by a quartet of rookies, including safety Marcus Epps.

And when wide receiver Stefon Diggs cut across the middle to snatch a potential touchdown from quarterback Kirk Cousins, it was Epps who was in the perfect position to swat the ball away.

Epps said Tuesday that the play was a bit of a blur to him, as he noted how the speed of the NFL is seemingly light years ahead of the college game.

“Once you get out there, you see the tempo of practice, and it’s just so much faster than college. You have to make sure you’re ready,” Epps said. “[On that play], it was just reacting, honestly. In the red zone, our coaches always tell us that things happen a lot faster.

“It happened really fast, and I just tried to react to make a play. From Day 1 and being with all the vets, it gives you that sense, like, ‘Dang, I’m really here,’ ” Epps added. “But at the end of the day, we’re all football players and professionals, so you have to have that mindset that you can play with anybody.” - Vikings.com

 

Ive heard this before, lol.

 

Vikings install rookie Garrett Bradbury as starting center...

 

Cause the other guy was bad he played badly,AP wants to retire as a Vikings that works for me!

 

Its official...

From the moment the Minnesota Vikings handed in the draft card with Garrett Bradbury's name written down it was presumed the offensive lineman would slide in as the starting center from the get-go. Consider that formality confirmed.

Ahead of mandatory minicamp this week, Vikings assistant head coach and offensive adviser Gary Kubiak told Sid Hartman of the Minnesota Star-Tribune that Bradbury will be the starting center.

"Oh yeah, that is where he's going to be, and hopefully he will stay there for a long time," Kubiak said. "He is doing great. For a rookie to be put in there at center from Day 1, it's hard on him. But he is doing a good job".
The decision to install Bradbury at the pivot moves Pat Elflein to guard after starting 27 games at center the past two seasons. Minnesota also signed right guard Josh Kline this offseason. The interior offensive line shuffle will immediately upgrade a problematic point for the Vikings, starting with the rookie center.

Bradbury won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center and received first-team All-ACC and Associated Press All-American honors in 2018. The rookie's athletic profile projects as a perfect pivot with the ability to pull and get to the second level. That athletic ability at center meshes with the type of zone blocking scheme Kubiak prefers.

After the Vikings struggled to run the ball last season, Kubiak believes the line overhaul this offseason will get Minnesota back on track.

"We better be able to run it," Kubiak said. "Obviously we want to be physical and run the ball, and if we do that we'll have a chance to make some plays." (NFL.com)

 

Kyle Rudolph says he’s staying in Minnesota...

After an offseason of uncertainty, it appears as those the Minnesota Vikings and tight end Kyle Rudolph have mended fences.

Rudolph passed along a message via his Twitter account Monday night indicating he’s staying in Minnesota.

“I am honored beyond words to say that my home, our home, will always be… in Minnesota! #UnfinishedBusiness,” Rudolph wrote.

According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, Rudolph has agreed to a contract extension with the Vikings. He is expected to sign the deal Tuesday morning. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it’s a four-year extension worth $36 million. With the money remaining on his current deal for 2019, Rudolph will make upwards of $43 million over the next five seasons if the contract runs to its duration.

Rudolph was the subject of trade talks this offseason as extension talks with the Vikings had seemingly stalled out. Rudolph made it clear he didn’t intend to take a pay cut either. However, extension talks were back in the works three weeks ago and appear to have finally gotten over the finish line.

“Just under a decade ago, I received a phone call that would change my life,” Rudolph wrote. “On that day all I knew is that I would be playing in the NFL, realizing my childhood dream. What I didn’t know was the role the state of Minnesota would play in my life. Marrying my wife and establishing our home… in Minnesota. Experiencing the birth of my 3 beautiful children… in Minnesota. Starting a journey to better the lives of children dealing with a disease that doesn’t discriminate… in Minnesota. Giving everything I can possibly give, professionally and personally, to the greatest sports franchise and it’s fans… in Minnesota.”

 

Wow where did they find the money thought the Vikings were in cap hell,extension of 4 years 36 million up to 43 million....so glad this is over GO Vikings

 

Steve Jordan going into the Vikings ring of honor seems ok to me,he was an offensive threat in passing game a real red zone threat

 

Dalvin Cook having a good year or bad depends on the O-line having a good year or bad,we will see

 

David Morgan

TE MIN

Morgan recently underwent minor arthroscopic knee surgery to clean up a lingering injury and should be ready for training camp, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.


Morgan injured his knee last season, but was still dealing with lingering issues from it. As a result, he opted to play it safe with the surgery in order to in order to ensure his health going forward. He is projected to provide depth at tight end this season.

 

Looks like he's going to be ok which is a good thing when it comes to your football career