Paul Stanley 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Culpepper: Trade me or void my contract Daunte Culpepper's shaky relationship with the Minnesota Vikings deteriorated further on Wednesday when the quarterback said he had asked to be released if the team fails to trade him. "If a trade does not happen then I am asking the Vikings to terminate my contract as soon as possible," Culpepper said in an e-mail to reporters. Culpepper said he had asked the Vikings if he could speak to interested teams on his own behalf. He said Minnesota denied his request. He said he appreciated that the team's new owner, Zygi Wilf, was willing to pay him a $6 million bonus due later this month. "However, because of the fundamental differences I have with management regarding the approach to my personal and professional life, I think it is the best business decision for both parties to go our separate ways," Culpepper said. He softened his message slightly by saying that if the team didn't honor his request, "then I intend to fulfill my contractual obligations to the Minnesota Vikings." In a brief phone interview with The Associated Press, Culpepper said he had been angered by a recent e-mail he received from the team. He didn't elaborate on the contents of the e-mail. Kare11.com Thoughts: Good riddance, get Brad Johnson to carry the team again and maybe finally make it to the 1st round of the playoffs next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Culpepper: Trade me or void my contract Daunte Culpepper's shaky relationship with the Minnesota Vikings deteriorated further on Wednesday when the quarterback said he had asked to be released if the team fails to trade him. "If a trade does not happen then I am asking the Vikings to terminate my contract as soon as possible," Culpepper said in an e-mail to reporters. Culpepper said he had asked the Vikings if he could speak to interested teams on his own behalf. He said Minnesota denied his request. He said he appreciated that the team's new owner, Zygi Wilf, was willing to pay him a $6 million bonus due later this month. "However, because of the fundamental differences I have with management regarding the approach to my personal and professional life, I think it is the best business decision for both parties to go our separate ways," Culpepper said. He softened his message slightly by saying that if the team didn't honor his request, "then I intend to fulfill my contractual obligations to the Minnesota Vikings." In a brief phone interview with The Associated Press, Culpepper said he had been angered by a recent e-mail he received from the team. He didn't elaborate on the contents of the e-mail. Kare11.com Thoughts: Good riddance, get Brad Johnson to carry the team again and maybe finally make it to the 1st round of the playoffs next season. The season before this they made it to the second round. Heck if the Vikings don't want him send him to Arizona. We have Boldin and Fitz, who are a hell of a lot better then Burelson, Taylor and Robinson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I know Culpepper complaining should earn him a trade or release, but Viking fans saying they want to put the whole season on the shoulders of Brad Johnson scares me even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Brad's good and all, but he only has maybe, what, 2-3 years left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Stanley 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Yeah, but it's better to have that than a unmotivated QB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I don't know about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 True. The question then is should they go young and draft a QB in the next few years, or instead try to pick up a free-agent QB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I'll be stunned if Brad has two or three quarters left in him. He didn't seem to have any left in him at the end of last season. Croyle, Jacobs, Martin, Olsen and a bunch of others will be available in the second-third-fourth rounds who are definately worth a long look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Stanley 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I don't know if Wilf wants to rebuild and go with a younger QB or wants the "big one" and get a free agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Vikings are 26 million under the cap, they got more then enough to go after Drew Brees or Jon Kitna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Isn't Culpepper supposed to miss at least half the year because of the knee injury anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Isn't Culpepper supposed to miss at least half the year because of the knee injury anyway? From what I'm hearing Culpepper could be back late September. Teams likely to go after Culpepper: Miami Arizona Oakland Baltimore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vigo 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Isn't Culpepper supposed to miss at least half the year because of the knee injury anyway? From what I'm hearing Culpepper could be back late September. Teams likely to go after Culpepper: Miami Arizona Oakland Baltimore I hope the Raiders go after him. I despise Kerry Collins and want him gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krankor 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 The Vikings should just try and trade Culpepper for an early first round draft pick and draft Jay Cutler from Vanderbilt. All of the teams that are set to draft from spots 4 through 9, (Jets, Packers, Raiders, 49ers, Bills, and Lions), could use a quarterback. And all excluding the 49ers could potentially draft a QB. Cutler definitely wouldn't be around at the number 17 spot where the Vikings draft pick is. Minnesota could probably be able to pull off a deal sending him to the Jets for the 4th pick and trade them the Vikings 17th pick and Culpepper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 The Vikings should just try and trade Culpepper for an early first round draft pick and draft Jay Cutler from Vanderbilt. All of the teams that are set to draft from spots 4 through 9, (Jets, Packers, Raiders, 49ers, Bills, and Lions), could use a quarterback. And all excluding the 49ers could potentially draft a QB. Cutler definitely wouldn't be around at the number 17 spot where the Vikings draft pick is. Minnesota could probably be able to pull off a deal sending him to the Jets for the 4th pick and trade them the Vikings 17th pick and Culpepper. Cutler right now isn't expected by many to get out of the top five. Getting to four, he might already be gone as well. It's better for the Vikings to use the first round pick for another need and draft one of the second round QBs who are just as capable as the top tier guys. And honestly, I don't see the Jets giving up the fourth pick in the draft for a 17th pick and Culpepper. Most you'll get for Culpepper is a second round pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Failed Bridge 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 "However, because of the fundamental differences I have with management regarding the approach to my personal and professional life, I think it is the best business decision for both parties to go our separate ways," Culpepper said. Evidently new ownership being against their players having sex parties on yachts and trying to cheat their way past a drug test was just the final straw for Dante. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Culpepper's a bitch. He's happy to stay around and get a bonus then pull this shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted March 9, 2006 I hope the Cards stay away from Culpepper. Warner is still productive when he plays. Spend all the money on Edge. But, they won't do that, and continue to blow. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Does Culpepper remember he tore 3 ligaments in his knee and may not be the same player again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Does Culpepper remember he tore 3 ligaments in his knee and may not be the same player again? Steve Smith anyone??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 I hope the Raiders go after him. I despise Kerry Collins and want him gone. Didn't he get cut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vigo 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 I hope the Raiders go after him. I despise Kerry Collins and want him gone. Didn't he get cut? He did but it was before the new agreement so I think he's back on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted March 9, 2006 One of the radio guys said the Raiders are planning on keeping Kerry now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 He did but it was before the new agreement so I think he's back on the team. This is why I don't pay attention to roster moves until the preseason starts up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 POSTED 5:15 p.m. EST, March 9, 2006 VIKES DONE WITH DAUNTE Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that the Minnesota Vikings have stepped up their efforts to trade quarterback Daunte Culpepper in the wake of his recent e-mail to the media requesting that the team cut him if it can't trade him. Writes Glazer: "Culpepper has infuriated people inside the Vikings organization by making his gripes public and refusing to mesh with new coach Brad Childress." The tipping point for the team was Culpepper's e-mail from Wednesday. If they can't trade him before a $6 million roster bonus comes due later this month, the team plans to ask him to defer the bonus so that efforts to strike a deal can continue. As we reported on Wednesday, cutting or trading Culpepper will create an additional $2.3 million in net cap space, pushing the team's available cap room well over $30 million. Culpepper was the team's first-round draft pick 1999, selected with a choice obtained from the Redskins as part of the Brad Johnson trade. As a rookie, Culpepper was No. 3 on the chart behind Randall Cunningham and Jeff George, and Culpepper took over the starting job in 2000 after Dan Marino rebuffed coach Dennis Green's overtures. As a first-year starter, Culpepper surprisingly led the team to the NFC title game, where they lost to the Giants, 41-0. The wheels came off of the franchise after that, with the retirement of running back Robert Smith and the death of right tackle Korey Stringer. The Vikings returned to the postseason four long years later, after Culpepper authored a campaign for which, but for Peyton Manning's unprecedented exploits, Culpepper would have won the MVP award. A year ago, the Vikings opted to trade receiver Randy Moss so that Culpepper efforts to lead the team would no longer be diluted. It initially seemed like a good move. But then at some point in the past twelve months Culpepper decided to become a bigger turd than Moss ever was. Now, Culpepper recovers from a serious knee injury with no agent and no team. He has a grossly overestimated assessment of his own value, and there's no way that anyone is going to give him a significant payday until he can show that he is of sound body. And, more importantly, of sound mind. Source: Pro Football Talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 One of the radio guys said the Raiders are planning on keeping Kerry now. Until the whole city of Oakland riots! I have family in Oakland, and the whole city can't STAND Kerry Collins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest StylesMark Report post Posted March 9, 2006 I know Culpepper complaining should earn him a trade or release, but Viking fans saying they want to put the whole season on the shoulders of Brad Johnson scares me even more. Nuff said. And as a Giants fan, the Raiders SHOULD riot of Collins stays. He is worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangerous A 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2006 Does Culpepper remember he tore 3 ligaments in his knee and may not be the same player again? Steve Smith anyone??? Steve Smith's injury was less severe than Culpepper's. While a broken leg isn't nothing to sneeze at, Smith's broken leg doesn't trump tearing 3 ligaments in the same knee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vigo 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2006 Does Culpepper remember he tore 3 ligaments in his knee and may not be the same player again? Steve Smith anyone??? Steve Smith's injury was less severe than Culpepper's. While a broken leg isn't nothing to sneeze at, Smith's broken leg doesn't trump tearing 3 ligaments in the same knee. Culpepper with one leg is better than a Kerry Collins with two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
