Antoine Winfield released

Post #1 » by **Worm Guts** » Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:38 pm

Yikes. Gotta hole at cornerback now.

hermes · Post #2 » by **hermes** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:47 am

it seems like we are going in the opposite direction of filling out the roster

Devilzsidewalk · Post #3 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 1:53 pm

Would Winfield make a sweet SS, or do they only convert cornerbacks to FS?

Post #4 » by **Worm Guts** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:54 pm

What does Harrison Smith play? Do we even differentiate in the cover-2?

Devilzsidewalk · Post #5 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:36 am

in cover 2 they probably do the same thing, though Harrison plays robber a lot too in alternate coverages, but I think Winfield could probably do that too? I don't really know the nuances of defenses, but CBs always seem to be FS rather than SS, don't know if it's b/c SS are up in the box more or that FS is typically shaded to the side of the superior receiver or what.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #6 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:39 am

The ball is back in Antoine Winfield’s court now. The Vikings have made it clear to the veteran cornerback that they’d love to have him back for 2013, even after releasing him in the hour before free agency began last week.

from the Startribune. Sounds like they want to bring him back if possible; also would seem to indicate they don't consider themselves done in free agency. Maybe if Winfield doesn't want to come back...Gamble or Jammer might fit the bill?

hermes · Post #7 » by **hermes** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 4:59 pm

i'd really like him back as well

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_ ... ble-return

sounds like he understands the situation and would be comfortable with his new role on the team it seems, hopefully they can come together on this

Post #8 » by **Worm Guts** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:25 pm

Winfield's role was somewhat limited last year, but he was still really good. You could tell the difference in the defense when he was out. I'd love to have to have him back.

Post #9 » by **Calinks** » Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:42 am

He's awesome bring him back.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #10 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Fri Apr 5, 2013 3:33 pm

is that your vikings board contribution for 2013 Calinks?

Post #11 » by **Worm Guts** » Fri Apr 5, 2013 3:51 pm

Hey, it's about equivalent to Klomp's contributions and he's a mod here.

Post #12 » by **Worm Guts** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:20 am

Winfield signed with the Seahawks.

hermes · Post #13 » by **hermes** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:09 pm

dang, too bad it didn't work out

seahawks load up again, man their going to be good

Post #14 » by **The J Rocka** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 5:20 pm

I wish him the best of luck. It's too bad he chose their offer over ours, but after releasing him along with the chance to make a deep run in the playoffs with the hawks, I don't blame him.