Crom's Corner: Welcome Back Mr. Tahi

I am pleased that the Vikes matched the Bungles offer to retain TAHI. It is important to have a FB who can catch to keep Defenses honest, as well as one who has some feet under him. I disagree with Mr Seifert's lazy analysis about retaining him for just over a million dollars. He said

"To me, the bigger question is why the Vikings think it's so important to have a high-priced fullback on their roster when he plays less than 50 percent of their offensive snaps. This will be the fourth time in the past four years they have a fullback on the roster averaging $1 million or more on his contract. Tony Richardson was their starter in 2006 and 2007, while Thomas Tapeh earned $1.855 million for two games last season before being waived.
I've always thought the Vikings should find a way to maximize the time that Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor spend on the field together. When they absolutely need a fullback, they have H-back Jeff Dugan on their roster for that purpose. But that's just me."

Well... IDK Mr. Seifert. Firstly, Tony Richardson was an ALL PRO so obviously he deserved his paltry checks. They pay punters and long snappers a lot of money for less time on the field, they pay FAREWELL handsomely for his ratio of playing time to pay check.. and beyond that, can DUGAN block an all pro linebacker? I know he can catch and hit the line with some size.. but in the open field, can he set that one block that will let AP loose into the secondary? I doubt it. TAHI is more athletic and is more of a true FB and it's obvious he has some value if the Bungles wanted him. Not to mention TAHI is younger and has a brighter future and is still getting better. (he took three years off from college so he's still fresh and learning) Dugan is a career back up.

Bravo vikes.

I like our guy. Let's keep him... He seems a "little" more athletic, motivated and mean then Mr Dugan. ( Not counting his mormon mission at BYU) But you be the judge.

Tahi