Winfield plans to attend minicamp
May 27th, 2009 – 11:31 AM by Judd ZulgadCornerback Antoine Winfield, whose contract negotiations with the Vikings broke down this month, plans to attend the team’s three-day minicamp this weekend, according to linebacker Erin Henderson.
Henderson told Paul Allen of KFAN Radio (1130 AM) this morning that Winfield said he plans to be in attendance at Winter Park for the only mandatory camp of the offseason for veteran players. It’s unknown how much of the Vikings’ offseason conditioning program Winfield has participated in since it began in April, although coach Brad Childress said early on the cornerback was in attendance.
Henderson said that he knows “Winfield is taking care of his body on his own, but [isn’t] necessarily going into Winter Park.”
The Vikings began Organized Team Activities last week but coach Brad Childress only invited rookies, some newcomers and selected veterans. Thus, many veterans, including Winfield, were not in attendance. The OTA are not mandatory.
Winfield, who will be entering his 11th season and was elected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career in 2008, is entering the final season of a six-year contract. Winfield will turn 32 on June 24 and will make $6 million in 2009. Winfield’s agent, Ashanti Webb, said this month that negotiations on an extension had reached an impasse.
Make sure to read the entry below regarding Fran Tarkenton’s view on the Brett Favre situation.
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[…] [Vikings] Vikings CB Antoine Winfield Plans To Attend Mini-Camp Cornerback Antoine Winfield, whose contract negotiations with the Vikings broke down this month, plans to attend the team’s three-day minicamp this weekend, according to linebacker Erin Henderson. Henderson told Paul Allen of KFAN Radio (1130 AM) this morning that Winfield said he plans to be in attendance at Winter Park for the only mandatory camp of the offseason for veteran players. It’s unknown how much of the Vikings’ offseason conditioning program Winfield has participated in since it began in April, although coach Brad Childress said early on the cornerback was in attendance. Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune […]
But what does Henderson think about Winfield’s thoughts regarding Tarkenton’s diatribe aimed at Favre?
C’mon Judd, let’s keep focused.
I think the Fran Tarkenton entry is located top left, not below, but that’s OK. Fran is mad because Brett broke his records.
Tark sure didn’t pull any punches. C’mon Fran, tell us how you really feel!
How about three more years for Winfield? Glad he’s coming to camp.
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I heard Tark ended the interview by screaming “no fat chicks!”
Seems a little mean and unnecessary, but I guess when you are a living legend, well…
Francis was not always a class act himself, and I recall being a bit peeved at him myself on occasion when “shutting up” may have been a better choice on his part. However, I think he is pretty correct on this one, especially as it relates to last year. As far as this year is concerned, it remains to be seen if it is Favre, the Vikes or the media who is to blame.
I remember him doing that also, Bud. He was on a roll in the interview, and I thought, “Help! He’s talking and he can’t shut up!” When he said, “I love Eli Manning, but he’s still not a great quarterback. He’s just a guy”, I thought, oh no, were gonna get a ration of sh!t about him winning a Super Bowl and Fran didn’t!
You gotta have a little extra ego to be a good QB. However, when it goes beyond a “little extra”, it quickly becomes a problem. The Manning boys seem about right. Jay Cutler and Daunte Culpepper…too much.
Hey when you were one of 7 co-hosts on “That’s Incredible” you earn the right to run a little smack. “That’s Incredible” > Cameo in “Something about Mary”
[…] The information doesn’t come directly from Antoine Winfield’s mouth or his agent, but the Minnesota Vikings’ Pro Bowl cornerback is expected to attend a mandatory minicamp this weekend despite a contract stalemate. […]
Jared Allen on video killing/wearing his prey > “That’s Incredible” > Cameo in “Something about Mary”
How about “Live From New York, IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT ! ! !”
Guest host, Fran Tarkenton.
[…] Cornerback Antoine Winfield will attend mandatory mini camps despite a contract dispute, according to the Startribune. […]
[…] Vikings CB Antoine Winfield, whose contract negotiations with the Vikings broke down this month, plans to attend the team’s three-day minicamp this weekend, according to linebacker Erin Henderson. Henderson told Paul Allen of KFAN Radio (1130 AM) this morning that Winfield said he plans to be in attendance at Winter Park for the only mandatory camp of the offseason for veteran players. […]
[…] Judd Zulgad and Kevin Seifert are both reporting (Seifert via Facebook) that Antoine Winfield was a no-show for today’s mandatory minicamp session. There is no official word on why Antoine is not there, but we all know Antoine was trying to negotiate a contract extension this off-season and those talks broke down. For what it’s worth, in a recent interview, Erin Henderson said Antoine intended showing up for the minicamp, which is, as I said before, mandatory. Guess Erin’s not a great source. Of course, it’s always possible Antoine’s absence had nothing to do with his contract, and it was excused. And it’s also possible that I will look out my window and see a pig winging by. […]
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