Viking's Draft

mike4cy · 01-27-2008, 08:24 PM

I think they should trade AP to the Packers for a first round pick...

zumbro clones · 01-27-2008, 08:58 PM

I'm betting on a DE. They need a pass rusher badly.

ce1 · 01-27-2008, 09:22 PM

It's premature to know what they'll do with the first round pick. When the free agency musical chairs game begins, they're certain to try to fill spots there. Once they've filled spots in free agency, then it'll be more certain.

Here's where i'd rank their needs currently (10 pt scale)

WR: 10 - When Bobby Wade is your leading receiver, you've got issues at WR.
TE: 8 - I hope there's no way Shiancoe returns.
DE: 8 - Pass defense doesn't need Cornerbacks, it needs more QB pressure.
OT: 6 - Pretty safe to say that Ryan Cook isn't a long term answer at tackle.
S: 5 - Sharper ain't getting younger. And Cover-2 obviously isn't his strong suit.
LB 4 - Solid against the run, but a pass-coverage Sam LB would be helpful.

CB position is better than most see: Winfield, McCauley (with a year of experience), Cedric Griffin, and emerging Charles Gordon are an up and coming unit. They need the QB to have less time.

jbing · 01-27-2008, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

Our Bret in the seventh.

Dear Vikings,

This sounds like a solid pick!

Sincerely,
Ryan Leaf

Jables22 · 01-27-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by ce1

It's premature to know what they'll do with the first round pick. When the free agency musical chairs game begins, they're certain to try to fill spots there. Once they've filled spots in free agency, then it'll be more certain.

Here's where i'd rank their needs currently (10 pt scale)

WR: 10 - When Bobby Wade is your leading receiver, you've got issues at WR.
TE: 8 - I hope there's no way Shiancoe returns.
DE: 8 - Pass defense doesn't need Cornerbacks, it needs more QB pressure.
OT: 6 - Pretty safe to say that Ryan Cook isn't a long term answer at tackle.
S: 5 - Sharper ain't getting younger. And Cover-2 obviously isn't his strong suit.
LB 4 - Solid against the run, but a pass-coverage Sam LB would be helpful.

CB position is better than most see: Winfield, McCauley (with a year of experience), Cedric Griffin, and emerging Charles Gordon are an up and coming unit. They need the QB to have less time.

I agree with you for most of this, but I would throw in QB at about a 7. Even if they plan on keeping Jackson, they desperately need a veteran or good rookie who can challenge for the starting spot from training camp on. Brooks Bollinger and Kelly Holcomb ain't cutting it.

isuarch80 · 01-27-2008, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by jbing

Dear Vikings,

This sounds like a solid pick!

Sincerely,
Ryan Leaf

Okay, I know it's our boy and all - but I laughed out loud; the wife was like "what are you reading"... she didn't get the reference. FUNNY!!!

CycloneTony · 01-27-2008, 11:53 PM

I wouldn't take the chance on a QB in the first couple rounds. We need a wide out bad a possesion reciever Rice has got the speed and ups we need a consistant catching reciever. our D is fine our CBs are young but getting better. Im guessing we may even trade our first or second round for a Free agent or trade down for a 3rd or 4th round pick. If childress is still around look for a trade up for Tebow in 09 thats Brads type of QB

zumbro clones · 01-28-2008, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneTony

I wouldn't take the chance on a QB in the first couple rounds. We need a wide out bad a possesion reciever Rice has got the speed and ups we need a consistant catching reciever. our D is fine our CBs are young but getting better. Im guessing we may even trade our first or second round for a Free agent or trade down for a 3rd or 4th round pick. If childress is still around look for a trade up for Tebow in 09 thats Brads type of QB

Even if we still with Tavaris we need a backup we can depend on. The QBs we have now couldn't play second string on any other team.

SuperCy · 01-28-2008, 03:57 PM

Maybe they'll forget that they're on the clock and not make a pick. Then they'll have another slot to figure out what they want.

Oh, they already did that? Twice? Nevermind.

Arkansas · 01-28-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by tyrelrobert

quarterback

ditto....Jackson posed little threat through the air and it was just a matter of time before the defense shut down AP as was clearly obvious in the last 3 or 4 games.

CycloneGizzard · 01-28-2008, 04:15 PM

Culbertson, first round. Mark it DOWN!

jbing · 01-28-2008, 04:20 PM

It has been a while since we've had a good old fashioned "kicker controversy."

kometclone · 01-28-2008, 05:44 PM

We could also use some linebackers who could actually tackle. The one we got from Iowa was either hurt or tackled like Williamson caught passes -- horribly.

Aclone · 01-28-2008, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by SuperCy

Maybe they'll forget that they're on the clock and not make a pick. Then they'll have another slot to figure out what they want.

Oh, they already did that? Twice? Nevermind.

Yup. And got an All-Pro out of it, Kevin Williams.

CrunchD3 · 01-29-2008, 10:20 PM

Knowing classic Vikings drafts with the recent exception of AP they will somehow blow their pick again on the biggest first round bust like Colt Brennan now I like this kid but he's gonna be a project for any team in the NFL if he gets drafted. Since the bowl game is been just awful