Fitz SR thinks Fitz JR wants to go purple

[BigRedRage]

Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is entering the final year of his contract, and the Cardinals having no way to keep him from leaving after the season, since the contract prevents the team from using the franchise tag on the 2004 first-rounder. As a result, Cardinals G.M. Rod Graves recently told PFT Live that the franchise’s top priority at this point will be to sign Fitzgerald to a long-term extension before the regular season starts.
Some believe that Fitzgerald’s top alternative will be to return home to Minnesota and play for the Vikings. One person with unique access to Fitzgerald’s thought processes has provided some insight into that theory.
Appearing on ESPN Radio Los Angeles with Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley, Larry Fitzgerald Sr. had this to say when asked about the possibility, via SportsRadioInterviews.com: “No. The Vikings are clearing cap space I have heard that but Larry has to make that decision. This is his life and he has always wanted to be a Viking because he is a Viking. He was a ball boy and that type of thing. He loves playing in Arizona, he’s valued in that community, and he’s a Cardinal.”
So what would it take for Larry Jr. to be a Viking? “[T]he Cardinals would have to fall on their face,” Larry Sr. said.
One of the hosts then said that connecting the dots takes Larry Jr. back to Minnesota. “Well yeah he always wanted to be a Viking growing up. He got drafted by a Viking. Dennis Green left Minnesota and went to Arizona.”
Moving forward, the Cardinals should make their best offer to Fitzgerald sooner rather than later, especially with more than $14 million in cap room as of Thursday. If they can’t work it out with Larry Jr., then they should trade him to Minnesota now and get something in return.
We know it sounds far-fetched, but when Larry Sr. points out that the “Vikings are clearing cap space,” it sounds like something could possibly happen before 2012.

I think fitz will sign here either way, If I was in the NFL I would have wanted to be a cardinal but if I spent 8 years building a legacy in new york, I wouldnt up and leave.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

"Thanks Dad, but I'm a grown man now and can handle my own business."

 

[PortlandCardFan]

I can't hold that against Fitz. I know if I had a chance to play in the NFL I would want to be a Cardinal player above anything else (yes even money)...

 

[wilycoyote24]

Fitz is a future Hall of Famer. I think his legacy is of primary importance. He'll get paid, regardless. So, perhaps his childhood team is Minnesota, but would going to a team just starting a rebuilding effort, with a "bright" future with Ponder at QB be a good decision for him? I would think he would either 1) want to be the greatest WR in Arizona history for maybe the rest of Arizona's history or 2) want to pair with an unquestioned future Hall of Fame quarterback.

 

[Shane]

Oh dear where is Bucky with his forecast of doom?

 

[DeAnna]

That's all just posturing. Why would he want to go Vikings? That team is a mess, and is likely to get worse in the next few years.

 

[MadCardDisease]

This is Fitz Sr trying to get his 15 minutes of fame on the national level. The only time he gets any national attention is when it's questions about his son.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

Brother Marcus tweeted "Larry as a Viking? I don't picture that happening, lol"

This family isn't on the same page. I don't think they've even got the same book.

 

[az jam]

Well he could end up playing for the Los Angeles Vikings.

 

[Longcolts]

This is from that LA interview that Larry Sr. did a couple of days ago. The Sports Jock there kept trying to get Sr. to say that Jr. would prefer to go to the Vikings and asked him over and over if that would be what Jr. wanted. The only response Sr. gave to them was he grew up loving the Vikings but he plays for the Cardinals. Larry Sr. doesn't speak as to the wishes of his son. At least that's my take.

 

[SunsTzu]

Am I missing something? All he said is Fitz grew up being a Vikings fan and the only way Fitz would leave Arizona was if the Cardinals fall flat on their face this year. Pretty sure most of the people on the board would consider that common knowledge.

 

[Red Dawn]

Larry Sr. is doing what he can to help Jr.'s contract negotiation with the Cards and he gets free publicity to boot. Marcus needs to get on board.

 

[Tyler]

I read it as Fitz would like to be a Viking because that is where he is from BUT he is a Cardinal and it would take a monumental front office collapse for him to leave here.

 

[cardinalsfan]

Im not buying it at all. One thing that makes me believe fitz is definitely planning on staying here is his recruitment of Kolb. I just dont see him bascially pleading to get this guy, working out with him, always talking with him, and then leave. I know its a business, but just don't see him leaving.

 

[Jersey Girl]

I read it as Fitz would like to be a Viking because that is where he is from BUT he is a Cardinal and it would take a monumental front office collapse for him to leave here.

That's what it sounds like to me as well.

 

[Pariah]

I don't doubt that he'd like to play for the Vikings based on his attachment/nostalgia for the team. But I'll bet he signs a 4 year contract with us and then leaves and finishes his career in Minnesota.

I'm okay with that. I might even try to sign him to a 5 year deal and then trade him to the Vikes in the 4th year.

 

[Duckjake]

Send Larry one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/CARDINALS-Womens-Purple-Slouch-Adjustable/dp/tags-on-product/B003XCO4KY

 

[Folster]

Larry can certainly choose to play for the Vikings, but in a couple years he may find himself playing in Los Angeles rather than Minnesota. Stay in Arizona Larry!

 

[DieHardCardFan]

I read it as Fitz would like to be a Viking because that is where he is from BUT he is a Cardinal and it would take a monumental front office collapse for him to leave here.

Thats what I read!

 

[TruColor]

Send Larry one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/CARDINALS-Womens-Purple-Slouch-Adjustable/dp/tags-on-product/B003XCO4KY

Or, we could just change to this to pacify him:

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[DoTheDew]

He didn't say Fitz wants to go purple any more then he said Fitz wants to stay in AZ. What he said was Fitz always wanted to be a Viking, and then he said Fitz loves being a Cardinal and wants to be a Cardinal. He went on to say that for Fitz to leave the Cardinals the Cards would have to "fall on their faces."

 

[Mulli]

He didn't say Fitz wants to go purple any more then he said Fitz wants to stay in AZ. What he said was Fitz always wanted to be a Viking, and then he said Fitz loves being a Cardinal and wants to be a Cardinal. He went on to say that for Fitz to leave the Cardinals the Cards would have to "fall on their faces."

Your point? Just kidding.

 

[ajcardfan]

You should read some of the Vikings fans boards, and national boards, and see how many people thinks this means Larry isn't re-signing here. Talk about making a mountain out of a mole hill.

I've seen a couple comments about how the "Cards never pay." Hello! That's not true anymore, we do pay big for individual players and have consistently for several years now. Now, if you want to talk about how we've used our cap space, well then that's another discussion. But, Dockett, Wilson Warner, Fitz deal #2, James, Boldin all showed we do pay big bucks to star players.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

With every pass, Fitz catches in training camp from Kolb - the less and less relevant this debate becomes.

 

[Duckjake]

You should read some of the Vikings fans boards, and national boards, and see how many people thinks this means Larry isn't re-signing here. Talk about making a mountain out of a mole hill.

I've seen a couple comments about how the "Cards never pay." Hello! That's not true anymore, we do pay big for individual players and have consistently for several years now. Now, if you want to talk about how we've used our cap space, well then that's another discussion. But, Dockett, Wilson Warner, Fitz deal #2, James, Boldin all showed we do pay big bucks to star players.

It would have cost $48 million in guaranteed money to keep Rolle,Dansby and Boldin. They spent $49.5 million on Dockett and Wilson. That's almost $100 million in guaranteed money to have kept that group together!!!!

On the other hand that's about what one good left handed starting pitcher gets. Unreal.

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