Vikings sign Robison to a 3 year deal

[Rice18]

Ray Edwards may not be coming back to the Vikings, but that doesn’t mean that the defensive end position won’t be manned. After three years of starting opposite Jared Allen, Edwards has made it clear he wants to test free agency and, if the right contract offer comes his way, he will leave.

The Vikings placed a first-round tender on Edwards, but that that might not hold up when a new collective bargaining agreement is reached and he could be headed for unrestricted free agency, where he would get his wish to look elsewhere. The Vikings may be willing to let Edwards get away when free agency begins, but they aren’t going to let the DE position become a weakness. Brian Robison, whose role in the defense has been increasing every year, now looks to be the opening-day starter after signing a three-year contract worth $14.1 million, including a $6.5 million signing bonus.

The Vikings had placed a second-round tender on Robison Wednesday, but it was clear that he was in the future plans. Whether it is a portent of things to come with Edwards or not, the Vikings have invested in Robison and it would seem that he is the man in and Edwards is the man out.

“I think I’ve done everything I possibly can to show that I can be a starter. I feel like I’ve taken advantage of the opportunities I’ve been given,” Robison said after the 2010 season. “I feel like I’ve done very well showing them that I can play the run as well as the pass. I think I’ve done everything I could possibly do to show them that I deserve to be a starter and every-down player in this league.

Most of you guys will say "Shit move". This guy when he was starting is a major workhorse and is in the action 90% of the time. His only downside is his size.

 

[bosoxlover12]

Not really a shit move at all, but its not groundbreaking

 

[.infamous]

Shit Move....
Nah its an alright move.