***2024 Minnesota Vikings***
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Field and Mel were talking up Rodriguez so who knows. Sounds like he's got a good motor.
They'd better sign Risner now. Although it seems like their lack of getting a G in the draft might mean they're planning to start Brandel.
Don't really understand the kicker pick. Seems like they could've gotten an UDFA kicker.
But these are 6th and 7th rounders so throw darts. I guess.
Hopefully they can find a couple of Ivan Pace types on the UDFA market.
They'd better sign Risner now. Although it seems like their lack of getting a G in the draft might mean they're planning to start Brandel.
Don't really understand the kicker pick. Seems like they could've gotten an UDFA kicker.
But these are 6th and 7th rounders so throw darts. I guess.
Hopefully they can find a couple of Ivan Pace types on the UDFA market.
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The kicker they got was pretty much the consensus best guy in the draft, so I guess I can see spending a late round pick to secure him. They have a need, and the odds of a 6th round kicker making the 53 man roster are probably a lot higher than any other position they might have taken at that spot.
I find this extremely difficult to believe. Unless you mean best player available.
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Here are the UDFA's signed by the Vikings (with possibly more to come):
Better pick up this rookie card before it becomes a valuable collector's item...
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Gabriel Murphy is pretty well thought of by a lot of analysts. Had a 4th round grade. Supposed to be a good pass rusher with short arms, which kept teams from drafting him
demoncore1031
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I thought he would go 3rd round. A little undersized but he is quick. Great pick up for the Vikes. Not too many other names to get excited about though.
Rival NFC North fan checking in - I'm envious you have such an active thread. Way too early draft grades:
Chicago A-
Detroit B-
Green Bay B+
Minnesota B+
I actually thought all four teams did a decent job. I fully expect the Bears to "ruin" Caleb Williams since they're a QB graveyard, but maybe he'll be the exception Detroit couldn't stop the pass last season and they got a pair of highly regarded CB's. Packers drafted "character" over expert rankings - six of their selections were "team captains" - I thought they reached repeatedly but have to trust in Gutey. Viking got their guy at QB and moved up for a pass rusher, then got a fine CB in the fourth. The NFC North is arguably the most balanced division in football and it should be very entertaining next fall.
P.S. My daughter married a MN native and they live in Owatonna with my only grandchild - age 14 months. I fear I'll have to get used to purple and it slays me. My SIL sent me a photo of the grandson in a "4" jersey, which is just mean spirited.
Chicago A-
Detroit B-
Green Bay B+
Minnesota B+
I actually thought all four teams did a decent job. I fully expect the Bears to "ruin" Caleb Williams since they're a QB graveyard, but maybe he'll be the exception Detroit couldn't stop the pass last season and they got a pair of highly regarded CB's. Packers drafted "character" over expert rankings - six of their selections were "team captains" - I thought they reached repeatedly but have to trust in Gutey. Viking got their guy at QB and moved up for a pass rusher, then got a fine CB in the fourth. The NFC North is arguably the most balanced division in football and it should be very entertaining next fall.
P.S. My daughter married a MN native and they live in Owatonna with my only grandchild - age 14 months. I fear I'll have to get used to purple and it slays me. My SIL sent me a photo of the grandson in a "4" jersey, which is just mean spirited.
Good article on McCarthy.
theathletic.com
Why J.J. McCarthy (and those close to him) saw the Vikings as a 'dream scenario'
The Vikings are a perfect fit for the talented but raw McCarthy. And from the sound of it, Minnesota is getting a good one in its new QB.
theathletic.com
The Vikings will stink this year. Agree that the Bears will screw up Williams. Actually I'm not sold on Williams anyway.
Heh. I saw “14” and thought that one of my high school friends (and ISU alums) in Owatonna stood a good chance of being a future teacher.
Then saw the “months”, and realized that wasn’t going to cut it. Shoot, “years” barely would.
45th class reunion on the clock.
Actually, they'll probably win 9 games.
Had a surprisingly solid draft.
Love the 1st round picks.
JJ has as much of a chance to be a franchise QB as anyone.
If Minny signs another RB, and Risner, that offense is stacked for a rookie QB to step in to.
HoF WR, AP TE, best tackle tandem in the league, amazing 2nd year WR as well.
I often forget we have Aaron Jones in the backfield this season. Offensively this team is loaded in the skill positions. We just need the QB (whether its McCarthy or Darnold) to make good, accurate, and timely reads.
This team has some holes defensively, but I like what I saw schematically from Flores last year. I think the defense will be above average
The biggest reason the Vikings will lose 10+ games would be if they suffered injures to their skill players. They don't have much depth at those positions.
Was interested to hear what Trader Rick thought of the Viking draft. Liked the aggressive trade to get Turner and gave the Vikes draft an overall A grade.
Rick didn’t address his pre-draft prediction that the Vikes would take JJ (right), and that they would overpay to get him (wrong).
Rick didn’t address his pre-draft prediction that the Vikes would take JJ (right), and that they would overpay to get him (wrong).
I'm still bummed they didn't take TJ in the 4th. I think he was better than the guy they got, and selfishly I always want more VikeClones.
