***2024 Minnesota Vikings***

[Mr Janny]

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.

I wanted Tampa as well, but I understand the draw of Khyree Jackson, especially in a Flores defense. He's got rare size for a cornerback at 6'4. Very physical as well, and his 40 time was still right there with Tampa. I think they see him with more versatility than a lot of other prospects that were available at the time.

Who knows how it will play out. I hope both he and Tampa have excellent careers.

 

[Marcelason78]

I wanted Tampa as well, but I understand the draw of Khyree Jackson, especially in a Flores defense. He's got rare size for a cornerback at 6'4. Very physical as well, and his 40 time was still right there with Tampa. I think they see him with more versatility than a lot of other prospects that were available at the time.

Who knows how it will play out. I hope both he and Tampa have excellent careers.

If the Vikes are thinking they may move Jackson to safety, that may have played into their decision too. But the size really impressed them as the Vikes mentioned Jackson’s length over and over.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[Al_4_State]

I guess they DID try to go full Viking.

 

[cyfanatic]

Assuming the Vikings wanted Maye...the Pats should have made that deal...and then somehow traded up to #2 and either pick Maye or made the Vikings trade with them again! Just kidding...although it would have been funny to see play out!

 

[Cyhig]

Dodged a bullet.

I fully expect this comment not to age well

 

[Al_4_State]

Assuming the Vikings wanted Maye...the Pats should have made that deal...and then somehow traded up to #2 and either pick Maye or made the Vikings trade with them again! Just kidding...although it would have been funny to see play out!

That would have been an absolute disaster for the Vikes. Thankfully New England saved them from themselves.

 

[Marcelason78]

I’m glad the Pats didn’t take the offer. I’d rather have JJ, Turner, and next year’s first rounder, but we’ll see if Maye turns out to be all-world as NE hopes.

 

[BigJCy]

Vikings rookies jersey numbers assigned:

 

[BigJCy]

 

[BigJCy]

Rumor has it Vikings open up at the Giants in Week 1.

 

[BigJCy]

 

[cytor]

Is this one of the Vikings "Home" games?

 

[BigJCy]

Is this one of the Vikings "Home" games?

Yes

 

[cytor]

Yes

Awesome.... so the Vikings only get 7 home games this year? I suppose it doesn't matter, really. They will finish last in the division. Guessing they will win 5 or 6 games.

On the plus side, we were not dumb like the Lions and pay Goff over $50 million per year.

 

[BigJCy]

Awesome.... so the Vikings only get 7 home games this year? I suppose it doesn't matter, really. They will finish last in the division. Guessing they will win 5 or 6 games.

On the plus side, we were not dumb like the Lions and pay Goff over $50 million per year.

No this is the year NFC gets 9 home games (17 game schedule remember) so they will have 8 in Minneapolis.

Speaking of home games. The Cousins return game:

 

[cytor]

No this is the year NFC gets 9 home games (17 week schedule remember) so they will have 8 in Minneapolis.

Speaking of home games. The Cousins return game:

Thanks for correcting me.

 

[BigJCy]

Purdy returns to Minneapolis Week 2:

 

[BigJCy]

 

[NWICY]

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.

Fight the good fight and send your favorite team stuff to him till he picks a team.