Whoa... Vikings releasing Alex Boone...
Andrew Krammer @Andrew_Krammer
Well, he wasn't impressing anyone. I hate the dead money and loss of depth, but if he wasn't playing well...seeya.
Hey, maybe the best 5 will actually start...I like it!
Well I guess they aren't messing around and waiting for the OL to develop. They have a plan that includes younger guys which seems to be better than waiting for some to improve.
Not sure why this is a shock, he definitely wasn't playing up to his cap dollar, and his mouth was annoying, and I like cocky players. But if your going to talk you better back it up.
So Sirles and Isadora are the backups but they have room in case someone juicy gets cut.
@"Zanary" said: Well, he wasn't impressing anyone. I hate the dead money and loss of depth, but if he wasn't playing well...seeya.
Sure there's some dead money but there's also cap savings, I'ld rather they admit now that he's a mistake then next year. Also glad we won't have to hear the excuses this year.
Minnesota Vikings Cut Alex BooneWith all of the movement that we expected from the Minnesota Vikings on the offensive line from last season to this one, the one constant that we all had penciled in was that Alex Boone, last year’s big free agency acquisition, would be the starter at the left guard position.
Oops.
Numerous sources are reporting that the Vikings have cut Boone, which apparently means that the team will be going with Nick Easton at left guard and rookie Pat Elfleinat center.
https://www.dailynorseman.com/2017/9/2/16246650/minnesota-vikings-cut-alex-boone
Wow, didn't see this one coming. Haven't been impressed with him at all but figured he would make the team.
@"Bolstad79" said: Not sure why this is a shock, he definitely wasn't playing up to his cap dollar, and his mouth was annoying, and I like cock players. But if your going to talk you better back it up.Wait what? You meant cocky right? Just messin.
@"Vikergirl" said:Hahaha, I better go change that :)@"Bolstad79" said: Not sure why this is a shock, he definitely wasn't playing up to his cap dollar, and his mouth was annoying, and I like cock players. But if your going to talk you better back it up. Wait what? You meant cocky right? Just messin.
But saves them how much in cap?
He's been far from the worst OL guy we've had. I'm not upset he's gone, nor am I happy. Think I'm more shocked than anything. Question for those in the know. Is this a cap savings move simply to roll more into next year for other big signings we have coming up? Yes, he was getting paid a lot but the team has had a history of giving people at least 2 years to prove themselves worthy or their contract. (Captain comes to mind)
@"AllBS" said: But saves them how much in cap?He's been far from the worst OL guy we've had. I'm not upset he's gone, nor am I happy. Think I'm more shocked than anything. Question for those in the know. Is this a cap savings move simply to roll more into next year for other big signings we have coming up? Yes, he was getting paid a lot but the team has had a history of giving people at least 2 years to prove themselves worthy or their contract. (Captain comes to mind)
Boone had a cap hit of approximately $6.7 million for this season, and the Vikings will have to eat $3.4 million of that. It does, however, free up $3.3 million in cap space for the team for the rest of the season.
@"Mike Olson" said: Guy talked a better game than he played
@"PSBLAKE" said: good move Boone was all talkI Agree Emoji! B)
I liked him. But I have to admit easton/elflein looked better when in there. Hate to read too much into preseason though.
Now no Kalil, Clemmings and Boone to bitch at. Remmers is probably going to get bitched at now.
@"Norse" said: Now no Kalil, Clemmings and Boone to bitch at. Remmers is probably going to get bitched at now.There is always someone who will be ranted and raved about.
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