Budda Baker Trade Listed as 'Splashy Move' That Needs to Happen

We're less than a week away from training camp, and Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker still hasn't inked a new contract.

That's not for lack of effort - Baker's representatives and the Cardinals were in talks during mandatory minicamp but nothing has come to fruition. Baker - with just two years and no guaranteed money left on his deal - reportedly asked to be made the highest-paid safety in the league or traded.

There's been some back and forth on whether Baker actually demanded to be the highest paid player at his position, but a new contract is in order nonetheless.

Until that comes, speculation will continue to swirl on his future in the desert. Baker wants to ultimately compete for a Super Bowl, and Bleacher Report says one contender needs to make a splash move for the All-Pro safety.

BR: Vikings Need to Make Splash Move for Budda Baker

"While Hunter could report to training camp and hold-in for a new deal, Minnesota can solve that issue with a pay raise. The Vikings have $18 million in cap space, and they can free up an additional $10 million by restructuring Pro Bowl offensive tackle Brian O'Neill's contract," wrote Maurice Moton.

"With that much cap space at their fingertips, the Vikings could come to a middle ground with Hunter and still acquire Budda Baker.

"According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Baker told the Arizona Cardinals that he wants to be the highest-paid safety or suit up elsewhere.

"It seems as though Baker wants more money to play with a bottom-tier team that won't have its starting quarterback for the start of the 2023 season. He may not demand to reset the safety market with a playoff contender. Perhaps the Vikings can satisfy him with a decent pay raise.

"If Baker is willing to work with his new team financially, Minnesota can make a strong attempt to acquire him for a defense that ranked 28th in scoring while allowing the second-most yards last year."

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