Yeah I think you have to see what Osborn does this season before using a first rounder on a WR , considering the other areas of need.
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Meh, I'll believe it when I see it. Mayfield would be a one year rental. Some of their other signings don't really make sense if they were going to do this. Why retain Hunter and Harrison Smith?
Same here, but O'Connell thinks he can improve Cousins, he could feel the same about Mayfield. Regardless, I don't see the Vikings making this trade which is essentially a salary dump w/o little else in return.
Pretty sure that was a rumor before Cousins signed his extension. Don't think it was legit and doesn't make sense now. There's too much talk of Cousins and KOC working together and the leadership role Cousins is taking on behind the scenes.
Mayfield to Seattle makes more sense. But I think Baker is going to struggle to find a starting job with his issues and guaranteed salary.
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Rick Spielman has been lauded as a strong drafter, but he missed too many times in the first round.
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Never understood Spielman trading down to pick up more 6th rounders who never make the team.For all the Spielman defenders on here:
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Rick Spielman has been lauded as a strong drafter, but he missed too many times in the first round.
Will be very interesting to see if the new brain trust also trades down if both of the top two CBs are gone at 12.
So many teams make a living snagging 3rd/4th round guys who play above their draft pick. Always drove me nuts.
Seemed like he was more interested in picking up as many 6th and 7th round picks as he could so he could throw darts at a lot of players and see if one stuck.
Sometimes I think he valued quantity over quality. And I think he had "diamond in the rough" hubris...he thought he could ID players in those rounds that he thought were studs when nobody else did.
Draft week is here. What are we thinking the Vikings do at 12 on Thursday?
I think if Sauce or Stingley are gone, I would trade back. I'd love to get a 2023 1st and go into next years draft with ammo to get into the top 5 and get a franchise QB. Or draft the best WR and go for a top 5 offense.
I think if Sauce or Stingley are gone, I would trade back. I'd love to get a 2023 1st and go into next years draft with ammo to get into the top 5 and get a franchise QB. Or draft the best WR and go for a top 5 offense.
I honestly wouldn't mind if they took Jameson Williams at 12 if the top CBs and edge rushers are gone.
Problem with trading down is you have to find someone to trade up. I've also heard the back part of the 1st round, like after 20 or so, isn't great value wise.
What about trading with KC and getting 2 1st's at the end of round 1. That's a spot where picking BPA and need would be nice.
Elam fills a NEED at CB and was PFF's BPA. Green has the potential to solidify RG for the next decade.
Bonitto was BPA and also is a great insurance piece for 2023 if we loose Hunter or cut Smith.
WR's went like hot cakes in this mock.. I wish I could have taken one at 29 or 30.. But I am not taking the NDSU or Western Mich WR's at that spot until I hear 1st round grades on them
Yeah, I've seen that trade scenario being brought up quite a bit. I've seen where Green is an option if they do trade back.
Don't know much about the Florida CB and I thought Bonitto had 2nd/3rd round grade?
I think that's the problem with the end of the 1st, they'll probably have to take a guy that may not really be worthy of a 1st. I guess it is the end of the 1st so it might as well be the 2nd round. But you do get that 5th year option so it might be worth taking a flier on a skill position.
Not against trading back but I've just heard that the back of the 1st is pretty weak this year.
Been hearing more that they may try and trade up.
2 first round talents and a Hitman replacement for 2023 and beyond. Plus this would give Minnesota 5 picks in the first 3 rounds for 2023!
