Culpepper wants out - The Orange Mane

Clockwork Orange · 03-08-2006, 01:05 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2359699

Daunte Culpepper's days in Minnesota might be numbered.

The quarterback, due a $6 million roster bonus on March 17, released a statement to ESPN on Wednesday that read:

"Now that I have confirmed that the Vikings have been seeking to trade me, I have asked for permission to speak to the interested teams. The Vikings have denied my request. If a trade does not happen then I am asking the Vikings to terminate my contract as soon as possible. I appreciate that the owner, Mr. Wilf, is willing to pay my March bonus. 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. If the team chooses not to honor my request, then I intend to fulfill my contractual obligations to the Minnesota Vikings."

In a statement to the media in February, Culpepper said that he had offered to move his roster bonus to another date to help the Vikings sign more free agents under the salary cap -- though the team is projected to have plenty of room.

"If I am not traded, I want to help coach Childress make a serious run for the championship this year," Culpepper said.

However, both the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press reported that Vikings owner Zygi Wilf told reporters at the NFL scouting combine that the team planned to pay Culpepper the bonus.

When he was asked if Culpepper figures in the team's 2006 plans, Wilf said "That is our plan, yes. Always was."

Downplaying the trade speculation, coach Brad Childress asserted that he plans to have both Culpepper and Brad Johnson on the team this year at quarterback.

"That's the mindset," Childress said at the combine. "I don't know anything to the contrary."

The injured quarterback, who tore three ligaments in his right knee in an Oct. 30 game and has been rehabilitating in his native Florida, said last month that he told Wilf he wasn't happy with what he's been reading in the news -- and what he hasn't been hearing from the club.

"I shared my disappointment with the lack of communication and the false reports about me demanding more money coming out of Minnesota," said Culpepper, who let go of his agent in January and has been representing himself.

Childress acknowledged that the team has had inquiries about Culpepper.

"That's what goes on this time of year," he said.

But the coach diverted his comments toward Culpepper's knee. He's projected to return for training camp, but that's not a guarantee.

"He's three months out of a major surgery," Childress said. "Before we do anything, we're going to get him back to health.

"All my talk with the trainers is about getting him back to the level of play he was at in 2004," he said.

That's when Culpepper was chosen for his third Pro Bowl after setting several franchise records and establishing an NFL mark for most combined rushing and passing yardage. But playing without receiver Randy Moss, center Matt Birk and offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Scott Linehan, Culpepper started last season poorly and then suffered the devastating injury.

"All of the discussion about me being traded or cut has helped me realize that the contract I have ran out of guarantees the day I was injured," he said. "Therefore each year they pay you to play is a gift. I expect that if there are no changes to my present contract, then I should prepare for a year-by-year commitment. When I am ready to hit the field this year, wherever it may be, I plan on being better than ever and enjoying the ride."

RhymesayersDU · 03-08-2006, 01:08 PM

Trade Jake for him!

Just kidding.

shakenbake · 03-08-2006, 01:23 PM

Adam Vanderyueakdachek of Jetstv is reporting a deal is already in place to bring Cullpepper to the Broncos.

Actully, the funny thing is this guy is too dumb to read defenses and now has fired his agent and representing himself. He communicates with the media and team via email.

-Slap- · 03-08-2006, 01:35 PM

He's a fumbler and a fatass.

Orange_Beard · 03-08-2006, 01:36 PM

Harsh.....

-Slap- · 03-08-2006, 01:37 PM

Well, he should mix in a salad or two and stop averaging a fumble a game for his career.

Kaylore · 03-08-2006, 02:11 PM

Slap isn't being harsh (well maybe a little bit about his weight). They guy has some record for consecutive games with a fumble and he also has the highest fumble-to-snap ratio in the NFL. He happens to lose a lot of those to the defense as well. It's not like he's a young quarterback and I doubt that the coaches haven't talked to him about it before. And don't try and say it's because he's a "scramblin'" Quarterback. I think Plummer fumbled twice last years. McNabb never had a problem with fumbles. They guy has some kind of serious problem with holding onto the ball.

WABronco · 03-08-2006, 02:19 PM

All I want to know is why he doesn't send me emails...

WABronco · 03-08-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Slap-

...and stop averaging a fumble a game for his career.

Youch...

Clockwork Orange · 03-08-2006, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Slap isn't being harsh (well maybe a little bit about his weight). They guy has some record for consecutive games with a fumble and he also has the highest fumble-to-snap ratio in the NFL. He happens to lose a lot of those to the defense as well. It's not like he's a young quarterback and I doubt that the coaches haven't talked to him about it before. And don't try and say it's because he's a "scramblin'" Quarterback. I think Plummer fumbled twice last years. McNabb never had a problem with fumbles. They guy has some kind of serious problem with holding onto the ball.

He's got small hands. That's been one of the major knocks on him since he came into the league.

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-08-2006, 02:26 PM

We need him. Shanahan will fix this fumble problem in short order.

65% comp.
135 TDs
86 INTs

Rushed for 29 TDs

freak6 · 03-08-2006, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

We need him. Shanahan will fix this fumble problem in short order.

65% comp.
135 TDs
86 INTs

Rushed for 29 TDs

Moss makes QB #'s look nice doesn't he.

bendog · 03-08-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

We need him. Shanahan will fix this fumble problem in short order.

65% comp.
135 TDs
86 INTs

Rushed for 29 TDs

His rushing days are done.

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-08-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freak15

Moss makes QB #'s look nice doesn't he.

Does he? I don't recall Collins looking "nice" last year

Clockwork Orange · 03-08-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Shanahan will fix this fumble problem in short order.

Yes, Shanahan can get him a hand transplant right after Owens' labotomy.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-08-2006, 02:47 PM

Cherry Creek Res. is not big enough for the houseboat parties

bendog · 03-08-2006, 02:47 PM

Joe Namath's knee, but lacking the anticipation and release.

(God damn I hope that wasn't racist)

Bronco_Beerslug · 03-08-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Yes, Shanahan can get him a hand transplant right after Owens' labotomy.

Doesn't need a whole hand just a couple longer fingers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Guy

Cherry Creek Res. is not big enough for the houseboat parties

Chatfield will be fine.

Jason in LA · 03-08-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakenbake

Adam Vanderyueakdachek of Jetstv is reporting a deal is already in place to bring Cullpepper to the Broncos.

Actully, the funny thing is this guy is too dumb to read defenses and now has fired his agent and representing himself. He communicates with the media and team via email.

Two years ago he did complete 69% of his passes, and threw for 33 TDs with only 11 ints. I think he can read a defense.

Jason in LA · 03-08-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freak15

Moss makes QB #'s look nice doesn't he.

In Culpepper's best year Moss was hurt for a few games, and wasn't healthy for most of the season.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-08-2006, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Yes, Shanahan can get him a hand transplant right after Owens' labotomy.

Sounds like Wizard of Oz

Pepper - If I only had a hand
TO - If I only had a brain
Jamal - If I only had some heart

12th man · 03-08-2006, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Guy

Sounds like Wizard of Oz

Pepper - If I only had a hand
TO - If I only had a brain
Jamal - If I only had some heart

Mike Shanahan is the wizard.

Clockwork Orange · 03-08-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12th man

Mike Shanahan is the wizard.

Al Davis is the wicked witch of the AFC West. Carl Peterson is one of the flying monkeys.

Orange_Beard · 03-08-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

Slap isn't being harsh (well maybe a little bit about his weight). They guy has some record for consecutive games with a fumble and he also has the highest fumble-to-snap ratio in the NFL. He happens to lose a lot of those to the defense as well. It's not like he's a young quarterback and I doubt that the coaches haven't talked to him about it before. And don't try and say it's because he's a "scramblin'" Quarterback. I think Plummer fumbled twice last years. McNabb never had a problem with fumbles. They guy has some kind of serious problem with holding onto the ball.

Plummer did fumble twice last year, in the AFC Championship game. Also had 2 picks.

4 for the season.

Rashid242 · 03-08-2006, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Does he? I don't recall Collins looking "nice" last year

20-12 the best TD/INT ratio of his career.
3800 yards the second best yardage of is career.

03-08-2006, 01:05 PM	#1
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Culpepper wants out http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2359699 Daunte Culpepper's days in Minnesota might be numbered. The quarterback, due a $6 million roster bonus on March 17, released a statement to ESPN on Wednesday that read: "Now that I have confirmed that the Vikings have been seeking to trade me, I have asked for permission to speak to the interested teams. The Vikings have denied my request. If a trade does not happen then I am asking the Vikings to terminate my contract as soon as possible. I appreciate that the owner, Mr. Wilf, is willing to pay my March bonus. 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. If the team chooses not to honor my request, then I intend to fulfill my contractual obligations to the Minnesota Vikings." In a statement to the media in February, Culpepper said that he had offered to move his roster bonus to another date to help the Vikings sign more free agents under the salary cap -- though the team is projected to have plenty of room. "If I am not traded, I want to help coach Childress make a serious run for the championship this year," Culpepper said. However, both the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press reported that Vikings owner Zygi Wilf told reporters at the NFL scouting combine that the team planned to pay Culpepper the bonus. When he was asked if Culpepper figures in the team's 2006 plans, Wilf said "That is our plan, yes. Always was." Downplaying the trade speculation, coach Brad Childress asserted that he plans to have both Culpepper and Brad Johnson on the team this year at quarterback. "That's the mindset," Childress said at the combine. "I don't know anything to the contrary." The injured quarterback, who tore three ligaments in his right knee in an Oct. 30 game and has been rehabilitating in his native Florida, said last month that he told Wilf he wasn't happy with what he's been reading in the news -- and what he hasn't been hearing from the club. "I shared my disappointment with the lack of communication and the false reports about me demanding more money coming out of Minnesota," said Culpepper, who let go of his agent in January and has been representing himself. Childress acknowledged that the team has had inquiries about Culpepper. "That's what goes on this time of year," he said. But the coach diverted his comments toward Culpepper's knee. He's projected to return for training camp, but that's not a guarantee. "He's three months out of a major surgery," Childress said. "Before we do anything, we're going to get him back to health. "All my talk with the trainers is about getting him back to the level of play he was at in 2004," he said. That's when Culpepper was chosen for his third Pro Bowl after setting several franchise records and establishing an NFL mark for most combined rushing and passing yardage. But playing without receiver Randy Moss, center Matt Birk and offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Scott Linehan, Culpepper started last season poorly and then suffered the devastating injury. "All of the discussion about me being traded or cut has helped me realize that the contract I have ran out of guarantees the day I was injured," he said. "Therefore each year they pay you to play is a gift. I expect that if there are no changes to my present contract, then I should prepare for a year-by-year commitment. When I am ready to hit the field this year, wherever it may be, I plan on being better than ever and enjoying the ride."

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03-08-2006, 01:08 PM	#2
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Trade Jake for him! Just kidding.

03-08-2006, 01:23 PM	#3
shakenbake Texas Homer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 3,136	Adam Vanderyueakdachek of Jetstv is reporting a deal is already in place to bring Cullpepper to the Broncos. Actully, the funny thing is this guy is too dumb to read defenses and now has fired his agent and representing himself. He communicates with the media and team via email.

03-08-2006, 01:35 PM	#4
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	He's a fumbler and a fatass.

03-08-2006, 01:36 PM	#5
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	Harsh.....

03-08-2006, 01:37 PM	#6
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Well, he should mix in a salad or two and stop averaging a fumble a game for his career.

03-08-2006, 02:11 PM	#7
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,009 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Slap isn't being harsh (well maybe a little bit about his weight). They guy has some record for consecutive games with a fumble and he also has the highest fumble-to-snap ratio in the NFL. He happens to lose a lot of those to the defense as well. It's not like he's a young quarterback and I doubt that the coaches haven't talked to him about it before. And don't try and say it's because he's a "scramblin'" Quarterback. I think Plummer fumbled twice last years. McNabb never had a problem with fumbles. They guy has some kind of serious problem with holding onto the ball.

03-08-2006, 02:19 PM	#8
WABronco WE SUCK AGAIN All dat force Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 4,976	All I want to know is why he doesn't send me emails...

03-08-2006, 02:26 PM	#11
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	We need him. Shanahan will fix this fumble problem in short order. 65% comp. 135 TDs 86 INTs Rushed for 29 TDs

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03-08-2006, 02:47 PM	#17
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	Joe Namath's knee, but lacking the anticipation and release. (God damn I hope that wasn't racist)