With the ‘21 Draft this week, seemed like a good time for the fresh thread. I just see the ‘20 one.
Summary?
A. They patched a bunch of holes, most short termin free agency.
B. That still leaves three gaping holes, two on the OL, one at DE.
C. There are other spots that could stand either upgrading or long term fixes.
D. Vikings fans are sick and tired of the long term shortcomings on the OL.
And I agree.
That said, after some consideration, I don’t care who they draft in the first round. If they find an ultra stud DE, fine. If one of the top receivers falls to them, fine. If Trey Lance falls to them, fine.
With the qualifier of “as long as they make a good effort to fix the dang OL at the same time”. Preferably, two OL in the top three rounds.
Sewell is highly unlikely to fall them, but I’d be happy with Vera-Tucker, and sticking him at guard for the next ten years.
That said, what I said above still applies. There are guys later that could become quality starters. I’d be curious as to the team’s evaluation of the Stanford tackle’s health. Walker Little (iirc).
Just fix the dang OL. And please, don’t take that undersized DE from Georgia. You should have learned your lesson about one dimensional pass rushers by now, Rick Spielman.
Summary?
A. They patched a bunch of holes, most short termin free agency.
B. That still leaves three gaping holes, two on the OL, one at DE.
C. There are other spots that could stand either upgrading or long term fixes.
D. Vikings fans are sick and tired of the long term shortcomings on the OL.
And I agree.
That said, after some consideration, I don’t care who they draft in the first round. If they find an ultra stud DE, fine. If one of the top receivers falls to them, fine. If Trey Lance falls to them, fine.
With the qualifier of “as long as they make a good effort to fix the dang OL at the same time”. Preferably, two OL in the top three rounds.
Sewell is highly unlikely to fall them, but I’d be happy with Vera-Tucker, and sticking him at guard for the next ten years.
That said, what I said above still applies. There are guys later that could become quality starters. I’d be curious as to the team’s evaluation of the Stanford tackle’s health. Walker Little (iirc).
Just fix the dang OL. And please, don’t take that undersized DE from Georgia. You should have learned your lesson about one dimensional pass rushers by now, Rick Spielman.
