NFL Trade Deadline

[LayneStaley]

Ok maybe this doesn’t need its own thread but the deadline is 5 weeks away. I know the next couple weeks will determine if we are buyers but let’s say we get to 5-2 do we make a move?

I really wish we still had Jakobi here but it sounds like a few guys might be available…

Brian Thomas Jr
Marvin Harrison Jr
Jerry Jeudy

Thoughts?

[LayneStaley]

Seems like we have Minny by the short hairs. I originally thought a 2nd rounder was unattainable but seeing Wentz last night I think we can get it. Make the trade.

[NoThanksSir]

He’s not a fan of us, but he sure as hell loves his 9ers so I think their interest is legit.

I'm sure plenty of teams have interest in Maxx. But to suggest that Mark Davis is personally holding up a trade for the guy doesn't really make sense considering he allowed the first trade to go down. I think the meddling narrative is largely a fabrication. The only thing we know for sure he's had a hand in is the deciding of head coaches. We were told Kubiak was Spytek's selection and Mark has admitted defeat with selecting coaches.. There's zero evidence he is telling Spytek that Maxx can't be traded.

[Willmark]

No thumbs up for you!

The coin has heard the pleadings of petty mortals and is unconcerned with their trivial queries.

It rejects such foolishness and says begone with thee.

So sayeth the coin.

[Attyla]

Trading Cousins gets me to the promised land. Get him traded and get Mendoza ready for Seattle. If that happens, the rest of the year is a success regardless.

[Amish Cabal]

Looks like most Vikings fans are on board with a trade for Kirk. I found this comment especially funny:

"As a kirk hater who never wanted him, was mad at every contract extension the man signed, and was so happy when we let him walk: bring kirk back"

Rumors floating that a 3rd + maybe a later pick to sweeten the deal might get it done. We'll see!

[Grumpy13]

A third plus a needed defensive player would work. There has to be someone on that stacked defense that Minny could part with, no?

[Attyla]

Hooker to the Bills....great move but a 2nd?

[Xramfan]

[raiders93]

We need to fleece them if we’re doing this. Their defence is generationally good this year but that offence is a train wreck and Kirk is playing at a top 5 level this year. 2nd round minimum or we hang up the phone imo

[RunOverByHubbard]

The 49ers picked up WR Keenan Allen from the Colts for a 6th.

[Attyla]

Some of ya'll are going to be disappointed is my bet.

[haji81872]

Hooker to the Bills....great move but a 2nd?

They are on the hook for two additional years for him right? Seems a bit much, but in the end probably a win-win.

[Jeevo]

We need to fleece them if we’re doing this. Their defence is generationally good this year but that offence is a train wreck and Kirk is playing at a top 5 level this year. 2nd round minimum or we hang up the phone imo

And if they don’t call back? I think we’d probably do a deal for less than a 2nd.

[RunOverByHubbard]

Per CBS, the Vikings could also try to get Daniel Jones (Colts), Geno Smith (Jets), or Mac Jones (49ers) in addition to Cousins. They also list "surprise" trades as: Joe Flacco (Bengals), Jameis Winston (Giants), Mason Rudolph (Steelers), Shedeur Sanders (Browns), Justin Fields (Chiefs), Tua Tagovailoa (Falcons), Andy Dalton (Falcons)

[Attyla]

They are on the hook for two additional years for him right? Seems a bit much, but in the end probably a win-win.

It is a one year deal essentially. I don't think there is a team out there that wants to pay Cousins 20M next season.