Possible replacements if Nicks leaves?

WhoDat!656 · 03-10-2012, 04:14 PM

Report: Vikings to cut Steve Hutchinson, Anthony Herrera | ProFootballTalk

FinSaint · 03-10-2012, 04:19 PM

After following the Vikes closely for a long time, and being a huge fan of Hutchinson from his Seahawks days - I'd still have to say no to signing Hutch.

And a definite NO to Herrera.

Both have injury concerns, Hutch has already lost a step and Herrera never even had that step.

Danno · 03-10-2012, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

After following the Vikes closely for a long time, and being a huge fan of Hutchinson from his Seahawks days - I'd still have to say no to signing Hutch.

And a definite NO to Herrera.

Both have injury concerns, Hutch has already lost a step and Herrera never even had that step.

So they're the equivalent of the Kreutz siging last year?

FinSaint · 03-10-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

So they're the equivalent of the Kreutz siging last year?

I guess, the only difference is that Hutch was a true star and one of the best if not the best player in his position in his prime.

The Vikes already had major needs on their O-line, so they wouldn't be cutting these guys if they weren't "damaged goods" already.

Although, the Vikes did release McKinney last off-season and he went on to have a good season with the Ravens, but I think this is different.

I'd only consider Hutch out of the two, but he might end up retiring in the middle of the season like Kreutz did - he actually might retire without signing with another team.

WhoDat!656 · 03-10-2012, 04:26 PM

They would only be needed for a year or two until their replacement is ready or drafted.

FinSaint · 03-10-2012, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

They would only be needed for a year or two until their replacement is ready or drafted.

I'd go with a younger guy straight out of the gate, because the odds are that Hutch wouldn't stay healthy for the entire season. It's a combination of his style of play, how that was worn on his body through the years, and him now being long in the tooth.

Herrera is garbage and I would sign him no matter what.

FinSaint · 03-10-2012, 04:35 PM

I'd rather see the Saints go after somebody like Evan Mathis from the Eagles or Ben Grubbs from the Ravens or even Jake Scott from the Titans.

gandhi1007 · 03-10-2012, 04:43 PM

They're going to move Tennant to guard.

FinSaint · 03-10-2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

They're going to move Tennant to guard.

That's one possibility, but hardly the most likely scenario.

QBREES9 · 03-10-2012, 05:13 PM

They find one in the draft.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,653	Originally Posted by FinSaint After following the Vikes closely for a long time, and being a huge fan of Hutchinson from his Seahawks days - I'd still have to say no to signing Hutch. And a definite NO to Herrera. Both have injury concerns, Hutch has already lost a step and Herrera never even had that step. So they're the equivalent of the Kreutz siging last year?

03-10-2012, 04:24 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,956	Originally Posted by Danno So they're the equivalent of the Kreutz siging last year? I guess, the only difference is that Hutch was a true star and one of the best if not the best player in his position in his prime. The Vikes already had major needs on their O-line, so they wouldn't be cutting these guys if they weren't "damaged goods" already. Although, the Vikes did release McKinney last off-season and he went on to have a good season with the Ravens, but I think this is different. I'd only consider Hutch out of the two, but he might end up retiring in the middle of the season like Kreutz did - he actually might retire without signing with another team.
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03-10-2012, 04:28 PM	#6
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,956	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 They would only be needed for a year or two until their replacement is ready or drafted. I'd go with a younger guy straight out of the gate, because the odds are that Hutch wouldn't stay healthy for the entire season. It's a combination of his style of play, how that was worn on his body through the years, and him now being long in the tooth. Herrera is garbage and I would sign him no matter what.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,956	After following the Vikes closely for a long time, and being a huge fan of Hutchinson from his Seahawks days - I'd still have to say no to signing Hutch. And a definite NO to Herrera. Both have injury concerns, Hutch has already lost a step and Herrera never even had that step.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	They would only be needed for a year or two until their replacement is ready or drafted.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,956	I'd rather see the Saints go after somebody like Evan Mathis from the Eagles or Ben Grubbs from the Ravens or even Jake Scott from the Titans.

03-10-2012, 04:49 PM	#9
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,956	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 They're going to move Tennant to guard. That's one possibility, but hardly the most likely scenario.

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