GridironMenace
Footballguy
Rice is coming off of an injury. VJ is not. VJ is on a much more potent passing attack. If I had the choice between the two, it would be VJ every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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Rice is coming off of an injury. VJ is not. VJ is on a much more potent passing attack. If I had the choice between the two, it would be VJ every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
Flash
Footballguy
This is a good posting. Anyone who has ever played sports, knows you always go out and give your all, you really can't help it if you're a competitor.
nysportsfan
Footballguy
Unless, of course, you are Randy Moss.
Flash
Footballguy
Touche
two_dollars
Footballguy
A coaching staff couldn't care less about a player's contract situation. The coaches and players will be glad to have him.
Look at Crabtree last year and how grateful Singeltary was to have him.
On the field.. is on the field.
Look at Crabtree last year and how grateful Singeltary was to have him.
On the field.. is on the field.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
While it remains uncertain if Sidney Rice will return to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, there is one sure thing when it comes to the situation involving the wide receiver.
The Vikings have until a week from Wednesday to activate Rice from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, or he will have to remain on that list for the remainder of the season and won't be eligible to play in 2010.
Rice, who underwent hip surgery in late August, started practicing on Nov. 3, opening a three-week window in which he could practice but did not have to be placed on the 53-man roster. That exemption will end Nov. 24.
There was some feeling that Rice was going to play last Sunday against Chicago but the Vikings' leading receiver from a year ago felt enough soreness after a week of practice that he didn't feel comfortable giving the go-ahead. Coach Brad Childress has made it clear in recent weeks that this will be Rice's call.
Rice, who is receiving advice from agent Drew Rosenhaus, faces a dilemma at this point as to whether it's worth coming back for this season. The Vikings could be 3-7 if they lose Sunday to the Packers and if Rice sits out of that game, he might feel that returning to play six games for a team going nowhere isn't worth the risk.
Rice stands to become a free agent after this season and likely already cost himself money by not having hip surgery earlier in the offseason and thus returning in time to play most of this year. He might feel the wisest choice for him now will be to present his 2009 stats (83 receptions, 1,312 yards, eight touchdowns) to potential employers, with the assurance that he's completely healthy and ready to go
The Vikings have until a week from Wednesday to activate Rice from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, or he will have to remain on that list for the remainder of the season and won't be eligible to play in 2010.
Rice, who underwent hip surgery in late August, started practicing on Nov. 3, opening a three-week window in which he could practice but did not have to be placed on the 53-man roster. That exemption will end Nov. 24.
There was some feeling that Rice was going to play last Sunday against Chicago but the Vikings' leading receiver from a year ago felt enough soreness after a week of practice that he didn't feel comfortable giving the go-ahead. Coach Brad Childress has made it clear in recent weeks that this will be Rice's call.
Rice, who is receiving advice from agent Drew Rosenhaus, faces a dilemma at this point as to whether it's worth coming back for this season. The Vikings could be 3-7 if they lose Sunday to the Packers and if Rice sits out of that game, he might feel that returning to play six games for a team going nowhere isn't worth the risk.
Rice stands to become a free agent after this season and likely already cost himself money by not having hip surgery earlier in the offseason and thus returning in time to play most of this year. He might feel the wisest choice for him now will be to present his 2009 stats (83 receptions, 1,312 yards, eight touchdowns) to potential employers, with the assurance that he's completely healthy and ready to go
habsfan
Footballguy
Setting aside the fact that his play will contribute to setting his future value, if this is truly personal between him and the team/GM, he's going to try to play out of his mind for the balance of the year and then walk away. It's the best revenge.
RedskinsFan
Footballguy
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/..._iaEYY_4Pc_yiiUInteresting take on Rice playing this year. Watch the video the two announcers are saying that once the Vikings lose this week that there will be no reason for Rice to return this year. Anyone heard anything about Rice this week?Raider Nation said:
BigSauceking
Footballguy
Im praying to god VJ is involved, targeted, and in shape for Week 12.
GridironMenace
Footballguy
Manningham is better than VJax? Huh?
The NFL Network' reports that Vikings WR Sidney Rice (hip) is "almost certain" to play in Week 11 against the Packers. Vikings coach Brad Childress said Friday that if Rice isn't active in Week 11, he likely will be done for the season. The Vikings have until Saturday afternoon to bring him off the PUP if he's going to be able to play on Sunday.
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