Vikings Retain Naufahu Tahi

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 12: Naufahu Tahi #38 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Metrodome on September 14, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images) (Photo by: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Vikings have matched the Bengals' $1.4 million offer to Naufahu Tahi, thus keeping him on the roster for the 09-10 season.

After failing to land ol' Lenny Weaver (who went to Seattle), Minnesota was looking at using current H-back Jeff Dugan or finding an answer to the fullback spot in the draft or picked-over free agency.

Pro-Bowler Tony Richardson used to pave Adrian Peterson's way, but AP also found success behind Tahi last year.  Would it have been a different story with Dugan at fullback?  It's hard to say. Dugan certainly comes cheaper, though.

Was this a good move?  What do you think?

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Did the Viknigs make the right decision?

  • Yes, Tahi adds value.
  • No, Dugan would have done fine.
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Results - Author Poll

Did the Viknigs make the right decision?

  • Yes, Tahi adds value.

    33.3%

  • No, Dugan would have done fine.

    50.0%

  • other (please comment)

    16.7%
  • Total votes: 12
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