For some time now, there’s seemingly been friction between WR/returner Percy Harvin and the Minnesota Vikings, the cause of which hasn’t immediately been evident. As a result, some have speculated that he could be traded, though the return on that transaction for the Vikings would likely not be as strong as having the playmaker on the field. Things may have changed, however.
According to Dan Wiederer of the Star Tribune, the Vikings will be actively looking into trading the Florida product: “When the Vikings head back to the Combine next week, you can bet they’ll cast a few Harvin-baited hooks into the waters and see if there are any nibbles. And with the 24-year-old playmaker heading into the final year of his rookie deal, now may be a practical time to pull the trigger.”
So who would be interested? It’s easier to make a list of teams that wouldn’t be interested in the player that seemingly has the ability to score every time he touches the ball. Sure, the interpersonal friction as...
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