Brandon Lloyd

[Elfsdad]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Burleson requires only a 3rd rounder and big contract? That would be tempting he had a down year last year but that could have been attributable to a lot of different factors beyond his control (No true no. 1, Daunte sucking butt, switching coordinators, etc.).

Are you sure NB was only tendered at the 3rd level? I could have sworn that I read he got a first round tender.

Here's the report from the Minneapolis Star Tribune 3/2:

"The Vikings placed the lowest possible qualifying offer on restricted free agent Nate Burleson on Thursday, giving the receiver a tender that is worth $712,000 and would result in the team getting a draft pick equal to the round in which Burleson was selected (third) if he goes elsewhere."

Everyone (including Nate and his agent) expected the Vikings to tender a bigger qualifying offer. I see the offer as a sign of weakness. They may have cap dollars to burn, but that doesn't mean they want to spend it. Throw some money at him and see if the Vikings match the offer. Remember, Koren Robinson is also an unrestricted free agent for them and if the Vikings want to keep him, they'll have to pony up some serious change. They also have Troy Williamson under contract and I think Marcus Robinson is still around. They might consider Nate to be an expendable if they can't sign him to a lowball deal.