Inigo Montoya Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Per the report, it's a one year deal for $1.4 million. The Vikings will have a week to match. [url="http://blogs.twincities.com/Vikings/2009/03/tahi_gets_offer_from_bengals.html"]http://blogs.twincities.com/Vikings/2009/0...om_bengals.html[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorclaws Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [url="http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/20/bengals-chasing-tahi/"]http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/20/...s-chasing-tahi/[/url] BENGALS CHASING TAHI Posted by Mike Florio on March 20, 2009, 11:00 a.m. EDT Fullback Naufahu Tahi is the Vikings starting fullback. He’s also a restricted free agent. Soon, he could be a Cincinnati Bengal. According to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Bengals have signed Tahi to an offer sheet. It’s a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The Vikings tendered Tahi at the lowest level, with a one-year, $1.01 million offer. Because Tahi wasn’t drafted, the Vikings have a right to match the offer, but they’d be entitled to no compensation if they choose to let Tahi leave. “Either way, I’m excited,” Tahi said. The Vikings also have been connected to free-agent fullback Leonard Weaver, most recently of the Seahawks. “If they feel someone else is going to be a better fit than me, then more power to them,” Tahi said. “There are definitely other teams I can play for. As long as I have somewhere to play, I’m OK.” The Vikings signed Tahi from the Bengals’ practice squad in 2006. He became the starter during the 2008 season when the team dumped 2008 free-agent arrival Thomas Tapeh during the season, after learning that Tapeh had undisclosed knee surgery only weeks before signing a multi-year deal in Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 sweet.. one down... one to go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Why would we pay him that much? That's more than Mike Karney got, who's a better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrlnutz Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 So did this guy play all of last year infront of AP? If so then this is a solid move because he can clearly block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='Squirrlnutz' post='757305' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:13 PM']So did this guy play all of last year infront of AP? If so then this is a solid move because he can clearly block.[/quote] No, he split time with Kleinsasser and Minny used AP in a single back formation quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorclaws Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I don't really know how good he is cause I haven't watched too much of his play, but when he was here I always thought he looked like a badass during warmups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrlnutz Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='sparky151' post='757306' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:14 PM']No, he split time with Kleinsasser and Minny used AP in a single back formation quite a bit.[/quote] Ehh, thats a little disappointing. But I'm under the impression that pretty much anyone who has played FB for most of their careers is an upgrade over Coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote](Rotoworld) The Bengals have signed restricted free agent FB Naufahu Tahi to a one-year, $1.4 million offer sheet. Analysis: Minnesota extended Tahi a $1.01 million tender last month, so we suspect they'll match. The $390,000 difference probably isn't enough for the Vikings to risk losing their punishing, young lead blocker.[/quote] [url="http://football99.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=2009-03-20T10%3A41%3A00Rotoworld8608"]http://football99.myfantasyleague.com/2004...00Rotoworld8608[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaverHunter Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Did we cut J.Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bengal Migration| Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='TheBeaverHunter' post='757313' date='Mar 21 2009, 12:23 AM']Did we cut J.Johnson?[/quote] Before last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Tigers Johnson| Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='TheBeaverHunter' post='757313' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:23 PM']Did we cut J.Johnson?[/quote] Yes.....and get this....Keith Rivers changed his number to 55....keep that on the down low! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='sparky151' post='757304' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:12 AM']Why would we pay him that much? That's more than Mike Karney got, who's a better player.[/quote] They probably offered that much, because it would take that much to get him, he has played in our system, and Mike Karney wasn't available. But seriously, Karney signed a 3 year deal, worth about $1.2 MM a year. The Bengals are offer slightly more, for a 1 year deal. And not too much more than the Vikings tendered him for. Seriously though, is there a move this team makes, or does that you do like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='sparky151' post='757306' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:14 PM']No, he split time with Kleinsasser and Minny used AP in a single back formation quite a bit.[/quote] didn't kleinsasser get hurt last year though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CougarQuest Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Good good good. And it sounds like the Vikes won't match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='Bengals1181' post='757319' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:29 AM']didn't kleinsasser get hurt last year though?[/quote] That's when Peterson lined up in the single back formation. Seriously though, Tahi played in 16 games, started 5 of them, and was tendered by one of the best Running teams in the NFL. But, Karney makes less on average, so this is a shitty move by the Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote][size=5][b]Agent: Bengals signTahi [/b][/size] By GEOFF HOBSON March 20, 2009 According to the agent for Vikings fullback Naufahu Tahi, the Bengals signed him Friday to a one-year offer sheet totalling $1.4 million that Minnesota has a week to match. David Lee, Tahi's Cincinnati-based agent, said it's a win-win situation for his client because while he's extremely comfortable in the Bengls system, he appreciates the Vikings for giving him the most playing time of his career. A Tahi signing would be a huge boost for the Cincinnati running game because of his physical presence blocking and running. The only fullback on the Bengals roster is transplanted tight end Daniel Coats The Vikings appear to have the salary cap room, but they are also pursuing other free agents. "He knows what the Bengals are trying to do on offense and he fits into it," said Lee, who said the deal calls for a $500,000 bonus and a $900,000 salary. The 6-0, 254-pound Tahi had his break-out season this year blocking for Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson while also catching 16 passes for 37 yards. He ran it six times for 15 yards in all 16 games that included five starts. If the Vikes don't match, the Bengals don't have to give up compensation because they signed him as a free agent out of BYU in 2006. In the '06 preseason finale in Indy, Tahi moved to tailback for the first time as a pro because of injuries at running back and barged for 54 yards on 11 carries. The Bengals cut him the next day and put him on the practice squad before releasing him later in the season.[/quote] [url="http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=7567"]http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=7567[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBengal Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='GoBengals' post='757303' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:06 AM']sweet.. one down... one to go....[/quote] Would the one to go be a center prospect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='sparky151' post='757304' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:12 AM']Why would we pay him that much? That's more than Mike Karney got, who's a better player.[/quote] its a 1 year deal, karney got a 3 year deal. and depending how they gave him the bonus money he may be making about the same in the first year of the deal. if tey spread it karney will make more in later years of the deal. the cost difference is a hundred grand here or there.. and being a better player is a matter of opinion i suppose. if karney were that great he would have got more money than he did. tahi has less wear and tear, both are the same age. and karney isnt available.... and its probably an amount that simply wont get matched, we can redo his deal to a 3 year 3 mil deal as soon as the vikings dont match.... your quite the sourpuss... and about odd things, mostly about things that no one could really complain about... OMG WTF BBQ we are gonna spend .8% of the cap on a FB upgrade.. OMG OM GOMG!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='GoBengals' post='757325' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:40 AM'][b]OMG WTF BBQ [/b]we are gonna spend .8% of the cap on a FB upgrade.. OMG OM GOMG!!!![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENGALS666 Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 My Viking friend loves this guy.. Rotoworld says Minnesota will match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhfinks Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='ChicagoBengal' post='757323' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:35 PM']Would the one to go be a center prospect?[/quote] I wish - I've been waiting but from Lewis in previous post he seems to be happy with cook..... I hope he knows something we don't but i'm sure that is a 3rd round pick up in the draft.... i havn't heard of them bringing anyone in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='BENGALS666' post='757328' date='Mar 20 2009, 11:49 AM']My Viking friend loves this guy.. Rotoworld says Minnesota will match[/quote] the offers are pretty close. so its quite possible.. looks like they are looking into other FB's as well tho.. probably depends a lot what happens in other deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='BENGALS666' post='757328' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:49 PM']My Viking friend loves this guy.. Rotoworld says Minnesota will match[/quote] If so, ...I bet we counter offer. He already knows our system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Montana Bengal| Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='Jeb' post='757331' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:51 AM']If so, ...I bet we counter offer. He already knows our system.[/quote] I thought that if they countered then it was a done deal. Can we counter offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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