Trade Talk: Percy Harvin to Seattle

Harvin Makes Seattle Even More Dangerous

The Scoop

News broke yesterday that Minnesota agreed to trade disgruntled wide receiver Percy Harvin to Seattle for a collection of draft picks. The Vikings haul from the Seahawks includes their 2013 first rounder (25 overall), 2013 seventh round selection, and a mid-round pick in 2014.

There had been a lot of noise that Harvin was upset in Minnesota and was considering holding out, possibly long into the season. Percy had made it clear he wanted out of town.

Seattle ponied up one of the most prized possesions in the NFL, a first round pick, with some other sweeteners. Its a ballsy, unconventional move in today's NFL, but this looks like a great deal for both teams.

Minnesota gets an additional first round pick to target younger, cheaper and ideally, less troublesome talent. They rid themselves of Harvin's headache(s) and now have a blank slate at the wide receiver position.

Seattle gets an electric play-maker to join their young, blossoming offense. Its not all puppies and roses though, as Harvin needs to pass his physical and get a new deal. Word on the street is he is looking for Calvin Johnson money, which is absurd. Aim high, I guess.

Fantasy Impact

In Seattle, both quarterback Russell Wilson and running back Marshawn Lynch have to love this news. Harvin is a unique weapon that should help take the top off of defenses and provide Wilson and Lynch less trash in the box. Harvin's elite speed and dynamic open field moves should prove a boost to Wilson's overall passing numbers, as well. The Seahawks current receiving corps should see a down-tick in their production, but deep threat Golden Tate has the best chance to maintain his value.

In Minnesota, the impact is much less clear. They have a bunch of nobodies at the receiver position, so the prevailing wisdom is that they'll be taking a big swing at a free agent wide receiver in the coming days. Mike Wallace and Greg Jennings come to mind. Jennings would be especially delicious in the Packers' division. Don't be surprised to hear some Danny Amendola noise, as well. The draft pick compensation could also be used to grab some young wide receiver talent, as speedster Tavon Austin would have to be mighty tempting if he were still available at pick 25. Either way, expect tight end Kyle Rudolph to see an increase in targets. Beyond that, its anybody's guess. But someone will have to catch passes in Minnesota, right?

Parting Shot

Adrian Peterson didn't like this deal and took to twitter to tell the world. Understandable. The sledding doesn't get any easier for AP with Harvin gone, but the guy is a stone cold stud and would probably gain 1,500 yards against 11 men fronts. No worries.