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Vikings going to match Bengals offer for Tahi

The Minnesota Vikings decided to match the Bengals offer to keep fullback Naufahu Tahi, writes Geoff Hobson.

As expected, the Vikings on Friday matched the Bengals one-year, $1.4 million offer for fullback Naufahu Tahi, according to agent David Lee. The Bengals are still looking at restricted free agent John Kuhn of the Packers, but it's looking more and more like a draft pick is going to be devoted to a fullback.

"It's not really a surprise," Lee said Friday morning. "We thought Cincinnati was a good fit for him. It's why he chose to sign there. It was probably the best thing for him to have two teams wanting to sign him."

The Vikings matched with about five hours left in the seven-day window that teams have to move on their restricted free agents. Minnesota had tendered Tahi at the minimum $1 million for '09, but now he gets $500,000 to sign and a $900,000 salary.

My guess. The Bengals draft a fullback -- which means they'll probably sign a free agent fullback.

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D!#^@$%&!!!!!!

I really thought Tahi would be a good pickup, too. Here’s hoping for good things from the draft.

by TheWalrus1971 on Mar 27, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions  

John Kuhn?

I had a bad feeling about this Tahi deal after you posted the story regarding Weaver……

Anywho, hopefully they lock down Kuhn, he’s gotta be better than Coats. Ryan Grant rushed for 1200 yards last season…..

Benson needs a veteran FB to help unleash the smashmouth ground attack.

3 yards and a pile of dust

by Hudepohl Dey on Mar 27, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions  

We will get that kid from BYU in the 7th round.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Mar 27, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

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