Minnesota drops WR Bobby Wade; good pick-up for KC?

by JacinB on Sep 10, 2009 12:59 PM CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Bobby Wade, who led the team in receptions the past two years.

Wade confirmed Thursday he has been let go, but declined comment.

With first-round draft pick Percy Harvin joining the team, the Vikings had fewer opportunities for Wade. He is starting his seventh year in the NFL.

Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice are the other two receivers atop the depth chart heading into Sunday's opener at Cleveland. Berrian has been slowed by a hamstring injury.

Wade routinely drew praise from coach Brad Childress and he made his share of clutch catches over the middle. Wade had 53 receptions for 645 yards and two touchdowns last season.

Source: Vikings cut leading WR Wade days before opener

Leading receiver on a team who suddenly became Receiver heavy in the off-season. Good at making clutch catches over the middle. Experienced, but not necessarily old.

Any chance Pioli is making a call?

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not a bad option, IMO

I’d rather have a young guy that can return kicks and be explosive…

but, Wade would be reliable, like Engram, unlike Copper

* "I doubt anyone will miss Connor Barth except UCrawford"
* the LB corps may become the biggest strength of the Chiefs in 2009
* The OL is NOT as bad as you think it is... give it time, and you'll see improvement this season

by stagdsp on Sep 10, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions