Daunte offers to help free up FA money:

**vIker44** · 02-24-2006, 03:00 AM

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/13943733.htm

Culpepper said he offered to move his $6 million roster bonus, which is set to be paid on March 17, to another date, to help the Vikings.

"I have made a good faith gesture toward the organization by offering to move my roster bonus around if it will help clear more cap space to sign free agents," Culpepper said. "If I am not traded, I want to help coach (Brad) Childress make a serious run for the championship this year."
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Add this to multiple Vikings players opening "stumping" for the Vikings to keep Pepp so please let's put this whole damn thing to bed..... it's crazy talk... let's move on to Free agents and draft picks.... let's get better.... let's take the next step UP the elite ladder......

**Mikecarter81** · 02-24-2006, 03:03 AM

You know what I got to respect Daunte for that one.

Mike

**dr feelgood** · 02-24-2006, 03:56 AM

Nice move, Daunte, you've been a little stressed lately and gave us a classy statement. Thank you.

**DarrinNelsonguy** · 02-24-2006, 03:58 AM

Good gesture, but I am all posted out on this topic.

**PurplePeopleEaters** · 02-24-2006, 04:00 AM

Great job Daunte. He really cares about the team and it shows here. All the rumors about him wanting to be traded should be gone after this.

**Euphman06** · 02-24-2006, 04:02 AM

Wow, this was a GREAT move by Daunte. This put a lot of faith back into me. This shows real leadership and unselfishness. Way to go, I hope we keep the man, he wants to be here.

**NordicNed** · 02-24-2006, 04:03 AM

"PurplePeopleEaters" wrote:

Great job Daunte. He really cares about the team and it shows here. All the rumors about him wanting to be traded should be gone after this.

Nice gesture? or trying to make himself look like the good guy?...

This has really turned into a mess.......

Both sides need to come out in public and make cold hard statements....PERIOD.....Then I'll listen

**DarrinNelsonguy** · 02-24-2006, 04:05 AM

"VikingNed" wrote:

"PurplePeopleEaters" wrote:

Great job Daunte. He really cares about the team and it shows here. All the rumors about him wanting to be traded should be gone after this.

Nice gesture? or trying to make himself look like the good guy?...

This has really turned into a mess.......

Both sides need to come out in public and make cold hard statements....PERIOD.....Then I'll listen

Agreed 100%, moving on to new and exciting threads.

**COJOMAY** · 02-24-2006, 04:07 AM

I'm with you Ned. Did PEP do this because he saw what a black eye he had and how fans were turning on him? We KNOW that trade talk wasn't just rumors. To many other teams confirmed it.
I'm just in a wait and see mode.

**ultravikingfan** · 02-24-2006, 04:24 AM

"COJOMAY" wrote:

I'm with you Ned. Did PEP do this because he saw what a black eye he had and how fans were turning on him? We KNOW that trade talk wasn't just rumors. To many other teams confirmed it.
I'm just in a wait and see mode.

You cannot speak for all fans nor does PP.O represent a majority.

Its a good move on his part and shows a lot of character i and that he wants to stay.