Local Insider Would Bet on Blossoming Safety Leaving the Minnesota Vikings
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings, with their impressive 10-2 record, will take on the Atlanta Falcons at home. With only five games remaining in their season, including this Sunday, the Vikings are also on the brink of clinching a playoff spot.
With December now upon us, it’s not too early to start thinking about the offseason. Today, local insider Darren Wolfson gave us some food for thought during his morning scoop session.
Minnesota Vikings Safety Camryn Bynum to sign elsewhere..?
Vikings safety Cam Bynum is now in his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings, having been drafted in the fourth round out of Cal in 2021. Since joining the team, Bynum has made a significant impact on the defense. In his rookie year alone, he played 211 snaps and managed to secure his first interception.
Since he’s come into his own, Camryn Bynum has been a massive presence on the field, racking up over 1,100 snaps for the Vikings in the past two seasons, and he’s on pace to hit that mark again this year. Bynum also has 8 total interceptions in his career so far.
But here’s the new question: are these the last five regular season games we’ll see him wearing the purple and gold? According to Darren Wolfson, that might just be the case.
Moving forward, Jud, like the money they’re going to need to invest in the cornerback position, correct? Cam (Bynum) is a free agent. Yeah, I think there’s going to be interest. Like, I look at what Green Bay paid (Xavier) McKinney. I’m not saying Cam (Bynum) is going to get that exact contract, but like if you want to pay Cam, that’s going to be expensive. I would bet on Cam being elsewhere, but I’m just saying, like, you’re going to have some dialogue there.
Darren Wolfson – SKOR North
Darren Wolfson compares Cam Bynum’s situation to Xavier McKinney, who after four years with the New York Giants, signed a lucrative four-year, $67 million contract with the Green Bay Packers in free agency. The question becomes whether the Minnesota Vikings would be willing to pay such a premium for their safety.
Why would the Minnesota Vikings not resign Cam Bynum?
Wolfson likely knowing General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s game plan, there’s a good chance the Vikings won’t break the bank for Camryn Bynum. Adofo-Mensah seems to prefer playing the long game, often looking to the draft for cost-effective talent or exploring cheaper options in free agency.
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Bynum’s been solid, sure, but with the team’s cap situation and Adofo-Mensah’s history of strategic draft picks, Wolfson would wager that the Vikings might pass on a hefty contract for Bynum in favor of scouting a promising safety in the draft or picking up someone who won’t demand top dollar. This approach aligns with Adofo-Mensah’s philosophy of building a competitive roster while keeping an eye on financial flexibility.
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