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.

jcp026 · 03-12-2012, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

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

I wouldn't say that. With our cap situation and contracts for Colston and Brees still to come...not to mention trying to upgrade the defense, I'd say Tennant is the most likely to get the job. He'll at least be the front runner going into the pre-season.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	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: 4,963	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: 4,963	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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gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	They're going to move Tennant to guard. SapperSaint likes this.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	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: 16,085	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: 4,963	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: 4,963	Originally Posted by gandhi1007 They're going to move Tennant to guard. That's one possibility, but hardly the most likely scenario.

03-12-2012, 07:52 AM	#10
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952	Originally Posted by FinSaint That's one possibility, but hardly the most likely scenario. I wouldn't say that. With our cap situation and contracts for Colston and Brees still to come...not to mention trying to upgrade the defense, I'd say Tennant is the most likely to get the job. He'll at least be the front runner going into the pre-season.
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