Cris Carter

Reaction to one of Sid Hartman's latest statements is making the Star Tribune columnist seem a bit too excited about Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson. Hartman said Simpson will be "another Cris Carter." You know, the same Cris Carter that is fourth on the NFL's all-time receptions list.

Ex-Viking Cris Carter said he once put a bounty on linebacker Bill Romanowski. Carter said it was self-defense because Romanowski, he claims, threatened to end his career. in an interview with Dan Patrick, Romanowski calls Carter's claim nonsense.

Former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter admitted to ESPN that he placed bounties on players during his career. "I'm guilty of it," Carter said. "It's the first time I've ever admitted it." Carter also said the Vikings used bounties to protect the likes of Randy Moss, Daunte Culpepper and Randall Cunningham.

Former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ headed a bounty program to injure opposing players, and Cris Carter isn’t taking those actions lightly. During ESPN’s NFL Live on Friday, the former Vikings’ wide receiver said Williams “shouldn’t be able to coach in the NFL anymore.” Williams is currently suspended indefinitely.

The Star Tribune's Sid Hartman references a column from 2003 when Cris Carter defended Randy Moss after the outspoken receiver said he plays when he wants to play. Things have changes. Earlier this week, Carter said Moss "has more quit in him" than most players he's been around.