THOMAS TAPEH RUMORS & GOSSIP

OFFSEASON PREVIEW: Full Backs

Also available are the quarterback and running back versions of “offseason preview.” The Vikings made the decision two years ago to allow dominating full back Tony Richardson leave in free agency.  Richardson went to the Jets where he paved the way for a fairly dominant running attack. The Vikings replaced Richardson with Thomas Tapeh, whom Brad Childress [...]
Via Vikings Gab  |  February 04, 2010

Bengals Sign Tahi to Offer Sheet

Naufahu Tahi may have caught his last three-yarder in the flat for the Vikings.  The fullback, who became a restricted free agent when the Vikings gave him the low tender earlier this off-season, has reportedly signed a 1-year, $1.4 million offer sheet with the Cincinnati Bengals, and will now wait to see if the Vikings elect to match.  The purple have seven days to decide whether...
Via The Viking Age  |  March 20, 2009

Vikings Looking at Leonard Weaver

Restricted free agent Naufahu Tahi is flirting with the Bengals, and last year’s free agent pick-up Thomas Tapeh is long gone - meaning fullback has once again become a position of concern for the Vikings.  Thankfully there is a pretty attractive option out there:  Leonard Weaver, who had 60 catches last year for the Seahawks and averaged 4.4 yards-per-carry on 80 attempts...
Via The Viking Age  |  March 18, 2009

Maurice Hicks, We Hardly Knew Ye

Maurice Hicks has been waived by the Vikings after one season as their kick return specialist.  Hicks was signed to a three-year deal last off-season but missed five games between injury and being benched, and was rendered mostly irrelevant with the emergence of Darius Reynaud (who himself ended ...
Via The Viking Age  |  February 18, 2009

Vikings Cut FB Thomas Tapeh

Vikings coach Brad Childress just announced that the team cut fullback Thomas Tapeh this morning. A"Toughest part of the job, particularly with a...
Via GridironFans.com  |  October 17, 2008

Vikings FB Thomas Tapeh Did Not Reveal Offseason Surgery?

In case youA've wondered why fullback Thomas Tapeh -- who the Vikings signed this offseason to replace Tony Richardson -- hasnA't played much at all...
Via GridironFans.com  |  October 14, 2008

Klecko Comes Home

As a pair of Temple students, Aaron and I are thrilled to hear that the Eagles have signed DT/FB and former Owl Dan Klecko to a one-year deal. Klecko played for the Indianapolis Colts last season and most recently played tackle, but the Birds will likely use his services as a fullback after parting ways with Thomas Tapeh recently.
Via theaddshow.com  |  March 14, 2008

Thomas Tapeh Signs with Vikings

It's not a big loss, but former Eagle Thomas Tapeh signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He will re-join former Eagle Offensive Coordinator and current Viking Head Coach Brad Childress.
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  February 29, 2008
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