Percy Harvin wants trade from Vikes

[ThomasTomasz]

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Star receiver Percy Harvin wants out of Minnesota.

One day after expressing frustration over several unspecified issues with the Vikings, Harvin has requested a trade, sources confirmed to ESPN.com's John Clayton. Harvin's demand had been earlier reported by The Associated Press.

Harvin voiced frustration with the Vikings on Tuesday at the first day of mandatory minicamp. He did not say what his specific issues were with the team, only saying that he was unhappy with several things and wanted them addressed before training camp begins at the end of July.

"I just put it this way, there's a lot of different things that have to be sorted out," Harvin said Tuesday. "Just haven't been really happy lately. We've got a couple of things to work on. I'm here in the classroom. We'll go from there."

Given Harvin's status as a 24-year-old rising star and one of the team's top players, the request is unlikely to be granted. Coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday that he was confident any issues Harvin had could be resolved well before training camp.

"I really feel like when he and I sit down and talk in depth," Frazier said, "whatever is in his heart or on his mind, we'll get through it."

Harvin, who is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, worked out with the team during an afternoon practice Tuesday and said later in the day that he did not want to be a distraction and would only talk about football issues.

He has two years left on his rookie contract, but it was not immediately clear how much that had to do with his displeasure, if at all. The Vikings are coming off consecutive last-place finishes in the NFC North and have entered a rebuilding phase centered on Harvin, running back Adrian Peterson, who is recovering from a torn ACL, and second-year quarterback Christian Ponder.

Harvin was the team's first-round draft pick in 2009 and has quickly emerged as perhaps the team's most versatile and dynamic player. He is the team's only proven commodity at receiver heading into his fourth season and is coming off a year in which he posted career highs in receptions (87), yards (967) and total touchdowns with nine.

Harvin has shown the ability to play in the slot as an inside receiver, on the perimeter as a deep threat and has become one of the most dangerous kick returners in the league. He also rushed for 345 yards last season, helping to spell Peterson in the run game.

Migraine headaches and a few other bumps and bruises from Harvin's physical and punishing style of play led to some concerns about his durability, especially in his first two seasons. But Harvin played in all 16 games last year while fighting a painful rib injury and became a respected veteran in the locker room.

Requesting a trade now would be a curious move if he does want a new contract, with the normal protocol for similar situations being to hold out from training camp to spur negotiations.

Earlier this offseason, Harvin pledged to be a team leader and showed up at several voluntary practices despite still recovering from having bone chips removed from his shoulder. With a receiver corps that includes rookie fourth-rounders Greg Childs and Jarius Wright and unproven veteran Jerome Simpson, who will be suspended for the first three games, Harvin is the only proven game-breaker at the position for the Vikings.

"I'm going to be honest with you guys. I've been watching tape, but it's just working on things from last year," Harvin said when asked about the offense. "I'm into it, but like I said, I'm not happy with things, so I haven't really been in tune to (personnel) and stuff right now.

"Overall, just watching game film and breaking down quarterbacks, breaking down myself, defenses I may face that I faced last year, things like that."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8076348/sources-percy-harvin-requests-trade-minnesota-vikings

 

[Matt]

He won't be traded. They have no WR depth and he has 2 years left on his contract.

 

[MrBill]

He won't be traded. They have no WR depth and he has 2 years left on his contract.

Agreed. Also, aren't you the guy that used to be MattUM? I'm confused by the drastically different names :shifty:

 

[Senser81]

Harvin is a very good player, but has always been a prima donna. I think he could have a big year with Ponder at QB, and I don't know how many teams Harvin could go to and be the #1 WR.

 

[jms493]

Harvin is a very good player, but has always been a prima donna. I think he could have a big year with Ponder at QB, and I don't know how many teams Harvin could go to and be the #1 WR.

I think he should know his place as a #2 and Slot specialist.....KR and PR with occasional runs out of the backfield. I think he would thrive at that.....get a miss match with a LB covering him and BOOM! Nowadays you need bigger more physical type WRs to play the #1 role.

Britt, VJax, Nicks, Jennings, Calvin....ect

 

[ralaw]

I've always felt Harvin would thrive in a Welker role.........he's like Welker, but only bigger, faster and stronger. Howeve, he has all of the quickness, speed, etc. I bet the Patiots willl inquire.

 

[SethMode]

I think he should know his place as a #2 and Slot specialist.....KR and PR with occasional runs out of the backfield. I think he would thrive at that.....get a miss match with a LB covering him and BOOM! Nowadays you need bigger more physical type WRs to play the #1 role.

Britt, VJax, Nicks, Jennings, Calvin....ect

Isn't Greg Jennings like the same size as Harvin?

 

[jms493]

Isn't Greg Jennings like the same size as Harvin?

same height but about 20lbs bigger...

 

[jms493]

the main concern with Harvin is his health....can he stay healthy for an entire season and playoffs.

 

[Aso]

I read they only played him on 58% of their offensive snaps. Maybe thats why he wants out, he's one of their best players and he doesn't see starter snaps.

 

[Matt]

I read they only played him on 58% of their offensive snaps. Maybe thats why he wants out, he's one of their best players and he doesn't see starter snaps.

That might because he his health concerns with migraines. I believe he missed 2 games last year.

Migraines will be an issues his entire career. From contract standpoint to playing.

 

[Rudi]

He just needs to go to a team that will allow him to smoke weed. They let him do it at Florida and look how productive he was. Once he got to the NFL they got a harder drug policy so he can't get high to deal with the migranes.

 

[krulmichael]

Yea I just got an ESPN Alert stating, "Vikings say they have "no interest" in trading WR Percy Harvin."

Nothing special here. I highly doubt he gets traded.

 

[ralaw]

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

 

[Senser81]

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Unless its MM. Then the squeaky wheel gets banned.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Jets should make a move on him ASAP.

 

[Juggernaut]

Jets should make a move on him ASAP.

I don't see us making a move to get him. Not sure if I'd want to take a risk on him due to his migraines. Not sure what we would have to move to get him, we have draft picks yea, but using the pick is going to be a safer bet.

 

[Villain]

Agreed. Also, aren't you the guy that used to be MattUM? I'm confused by the drastically different names :shifty:

Yes he is.

On topic - if the Vikings feel like being retards, please send Percy to the 49ers, we'll take good care of him. :dealwithit2:

 

[July 4 1776]

AAAagggg every time we get a good reciever we cant keep them happy. Talks are that the team is more than likely gonna work it out with him and everything will be fine but seriously percy? Youll get your money bro just calm down and stop talking to randy about how to deal with teams

 

[July 4 1776]

And today percy shows up to practice and acts like yesterday was no big deal? the fuck was he on his period?