Donnybrook
Footballguy
Not a single one. You think one of the free agents would choose to sign with Minnesota just based on odds.
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BigJim®
Footballguy
Unsure how the org feels about Dwayne McBride after drafting him and getting him onto PS last year, but he may get another look.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
I am not really high on him unless he has improved his receiving ability. I think Kene is just a kick returner and Gaskin doesn't excite me.
BigJim®
Footballguy
Worse case, Dalvin should be available.
FunkyPlutos
Footballguy
I think Jones and Chandler are really good options. The depth is a little thin but I don't see them playing more than those two unless injuries hit anyway. Plus, Ham can play RB in a pinch. I'm more worried about WR depth than RB depth. Will be interesting to see if they try and get a vet WR as WR3. Powell isn't good enough/consistent enough for that role, IMO.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
i believe the reason GB parted ways with Aaron Jones was his propensity for injury and not skill. I think a 3rd half back is going to required and Kwesi doesn't have many late round draft picks he throw at the problem. I don't expect that we will be contender this year but it seems like wilful blindness at this point.
Here is a good recap of the Vikings running game in 2023. https://www.vikings.com/news/2023-position-recap-running-backs. 2023 running attack was rather dismal.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I hear what you are saying and it would also make sense to lean on the running game more while a rookie QB gains experience. Especially when that rookie comes from a team that did this a lot.
The GM and coaches do not prioritize running the ball at all though.
The GM and coaches do not prioritize running the ball at all though.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Why haven't the Vikings re-signed Dalton Risner? | Sporting News
The Minnesota Vikings haven't re-signed left guard Dalton Risner to a contract. Tyler Forness explains why that is.
Anyone want to speculate on who the starting left guard will be?
Honestly I would like to see Bradbury beaten out and Ingram as well.
Currently Blake Brandell is listed as the starting LG but I think he is a backup tackle not a guard.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Dare I say it. Starting to think that it might be a mistake not to sign Darnold to a 2 year contract. He could have trade valve in 2025 if he performs.
No. He is terrible
Biabreakable
Footballguy
He changes a lot once there is real pass rush. He is playing vs air right now.
That said I do think Darnold at age 26 may have enough experience now to play better than he has when he was younger and I think he has a better supporting cast than he had with the Jets and Panthers.
I have seen examples and evidence of QBs playing well in their late 20s to early 30s. Maybe Darnold follows that path as well.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
If he does play well and orher teams show interest Darnolds contract is attractive for teams and they could trade him if they think McCarthy is ready then.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Darnold does this every single year in camp.
And every year, people say “wow, look at how good he looks. Jets made a mistake letting him go!”
Then he gets into a game and poops the bed.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Bleacher Report on Instagram: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)"
142K likes, 1,531 comments - bleacherreport on June 6, 2024: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)".
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I’m always a fan of classic and traditional uniforms… but gotta admit… these winter warrior jerseys could grow on me.
greenmountaingoat
Footballguy
"So you're saying there's a chance?!"
The best he ever looked was those first 4 games in 2021 on the Panthers. Averaged 300 yards and accounted for 10 TDs half of which were on the ground- and 3 ints.
The clock struck midnight and he turned back into a frog. His last 8 games played that year 167 yards passing per game, 4 passing TDs 0 Rush TDs vs 10 INTs. I know that he got hurt game 10 and missed 5 games but he was just as bad sandwiched around the injury. That's worse than Bryce Young last year (but not by much oof). That was his 4th year as a starter.
2022- 6 games with CAR-190 yards per game, 7 td 3 int. So he wasn't quite as much of a turnover machine but it was still really, really bad. 5th year as a starter.
That 7th year. That'll be the one.
The best he ever looked was those first 4 games in 2021 on the Panthers. Averaged 300 yards and accounted for 10 TDs half of which were on the ground- and 3 ints.
The clock struck midnight and he turned back into a frog. His last 8 games played that year 167 yards passing per game, 4 passing TDs 0 Rush TDs vs 10 INTs. I know that he got hurt game 10 and missed 5 games but he was just as bad sandwiched around the injury. That's worse than Bryce Young last year (but not by much oof). That was his 4th year as a starter.
2022- 6 games with CAR-190 yards per game, 7 td 3 int. So he wasn't quite as much of a turnover machine but it was still really, really bad. 5th year as a starter.
That 7th year. That'll be the one.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Its a bold straregy Cotton.
To be clear I dont think anyone here thinks Sam Darnold is the answer to anything except QB busts dradted in the top 5.
Nor sure why the NFL keeps recycling QBs who have failed inatead of trying someone new.
The Jobs are so difficult there are only a few who even get a chance.
To be clear I dont think anyone here thinks Sam Darnold is the answer to anything except QB busts dradted in the top 5.
Nor sure why the NFL keeps recycling QBs who have failed inatead of trying someone new.
The Jobs are so difficult there are only a few who even get a chance.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Just shouldn’t call them that. I mean…big time winter warrior…in a 75 degree dome.Bleacher Report on Instagram: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)"
142K likes, 1,531 comments - bleacherreport on June 6, 2024: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)".
I’m always a fan of classic and traditional uniforms… but gotta admit… these winter warrior jerseys could grow on me.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I do like the look though. Not the biggest fan of the white horn - purple would have popped against all that white, but it is a clean looking uni.Just shouldn’t call them that. I mean…big time winter warrior…in a 75 degree dome.Bleacher Report on Instagram: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)"
142K likes, 1,531 comments - bleacherreport on June 6, 2024: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)".
I’m always a fan of classic and traditional uniforms… but gotta admit… these winter warrior jerseys could grow on me.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Agreed. Its a good clean look. I’ve typically liked the all whites teams have worn.I do like the look though. Not the biggest fan of the white horn - purple would have popped against all that white, but it is a clean looking uni.Just shouldn’t call them that. I mean…big time winter warrior…in a 75 degree dome.Bleacher Report on Instagram: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)"
142K likes, 1,531 comments - bleacherreport on June 6, 2024: "Vikings have unveiled a new all-white alternative uniform 🔥👀 (via @vikings)".
I’m always a fan of classic and traditional uniforms… but gotta admit… these winter warrior jerseys could grow on me.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Vikings UDFA is practicing with the starters | Sporting News
The Minnesota Vikings have done a great job with undrafted free agents over the last two years and one of them is already getting a chance with the starters.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
HC Kevin O'Connell adds another name to the starting guard competition
When the Vikings chose to bring back Dalton Risner, it was presumed he would take over as Minnesota’s starting left guard in 2024. But recent reports have indicated the Vikings still believe …
vikingswire.usatoday.com
FairWarning
Footballguy
The talent is there, that’s why they are top-5 picks.
Top-5 drafted players are placed in the worst situations. Those teams need far more than a qb. They are set up for failure from the start. As long as the league places the emphasis on drafting qbs high, this will always happen.
Is it? I am not so sure he has that much talent. He has been in terrible situations for sure but what he has shown doesn't even come close to being serviceable. I would much rather have had Minshew as the stop gap solution. Darnold was almost like giving up.
Zow
Footballguy
Eh, I respectfully disagree. Minshew’s ceiling has been realized. I wouldn’t have taken issue with Minshew because he’d have been good for McCarthy. But - at the time we got Darnold and didn’t have a guarantee of drafting a top rookie - I was good with Darnold bc his ceiling is still unknown so best case scenario it’s realized and we may have something or worst case we are awful and we are set up for next year’s draft.
The NFC North is going to be very strong this year. With a guy like Minshew and Brissett, we likely end up with the dreaded 8-9 record which doesn’t do much for the organization. So I’m okay with the higher variance play in Darnold.
I was assuming we were getting a rookie QB (hoping for not giving up the farm for one and hoping McCarthy dropped) and thought Minshew would be fine. I disagree that Minshew's ceiling isn't has high as Darnold but that is mostly because I don't believe he has a ceiling. I think he is terrible and he hasn't shown anything to make me think otherwise. I may be wrong but I doubt it.
I am not expecting the Vikes to have much impact this year so even if you believe Darnold could have a ceiling I doubt that even if it hits it would be much better than what Minshew would have gotten them.
I do have high hopes for McCarthy and would like to see him in sooner rather than later over Darnold.
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I dont think Sam Darnold is good enough to be a starting QB at the NFL level.
I would almost prefer a stick in the eye than watch him play for the Vikings.
That said I will watch with an open mind.
This season will be interesting. Maybe Jefferson and the scheme are good enough to help Darnold play his best football.
Maybe Kirk Cousins sees a 10% dip in completion percentage outside of MN. Only time will tell.
I would almost prefer a stick in the eye than watch him play for the Vikings.
That said I will watch with an open mind.
This season will be interesting. Maybe Jefferson and the scheme are good enough to help Darnold play his best football.
Maybe Kirk Cousins sees a 10% dip in completion percentage outside of MN. Only time will tell.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Chances are that McCarthy will be in by week 10
or so unless Darnold excels.
I think it will be before that. I say after the week 6 bye
Biabreakable
Footballguy
A Look at the Vikings’ Late Day Three/UDFA Draft Strategy
Some insight into how Kwesi hunts for draft diamonds
www.dailynorseman.com
Biabreakable
Footballguy
I guess Adam Thielan got together with McCarthy to catch sone balls, which I think is pretty cool and I bet Thielen had some good advise as well as examples that are relevant to the Vikings offense
It would be great to see Thielen back with the team in some capacitty and good to see him staying connected.
It would be great to see Thielen back with the team in some capacitty and good to see him staying connected.
Snoopy
Footballguy
RIP :(
Automobile accident.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Just saw the news - very sad situation. #RIP
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Vikings CB Khyree Jackson dies in automobile accident
Oregon coach Dan Lanning confirms the passing the 24-year-old Jackson.
www.nbcsports.com
Did not know much about him so read his bio and seeing his journey only makes it worse.
Was a freshmen in high school a whopping 11 years ago. Transfers high schools and does not play football in between his freshmen and senior season.
No star recruit, a little recruiting interest but bad grades so he goes to some juco college in Arizona. He's from Maryland, misses home so he quits before a game even starts. Spends next two years working in a grocery store and training for video game tournaments.
Gets convinced to try football again. Goes to Fort Bend CC in Kansas. Does well.
Transfers to the JC in Missisippi which was featured on Netflix's Last Chance U. Season is cancelled for COVID.
He must have displayed some great natural talent that year at Fort Bend because he's ranked as the #4 JUCO recruit in the nation off that one year he played and goes to Alabama. Gets buried on the depth chart and also suspended.
Ends up transfering to Oregon where he plays one year and declares for the draft.
I'll say again he must have really displayed a lot of natural talent to be a guy was going to turn 25 next month, who had some background issues and only played one much of one season of Div 1 football to still get drafted in round 4.
Anyway, just really sad especially to see someone take all those twists and turns and look out for the count to only to finally be on the doorstep of making it after a long trip. Different paths, but reminded me of Brandon Burlsworth. RIP.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Seems a driver under the influence hit them and another while trying to pass at a high rate of speed, forcing them off the road.
The woman that caused it, along with her 2 passengers and the driver of a third vehicle were all uninjured. All 3 people in the Charger were killed.
Just super sad.
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The woman that caused it, along with her 2 passengers and the driver of a third vehicle were all uninjured. All 3 people in the Charger were killed.
Just super sad.
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Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
And after all that, he was reportedly favored to win a starting CB job with the Vikings.
The work ethic that kid must have possessed. Incredible.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Real shame here. Nothing good happens that time of night.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I'm not judging but when is the last time you were in a car at 3am?
You are taking a risk IMHO almost any time late at night even 100% sober.
Lot of reckless people out there and of course they were killed by someone under the influence.
Very sad, RIP
Last time I had a 5 am flight
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Last time I drove up to the Smokies from South Florida, like to get a head start on the day when I travel....
It's not the norm for most, we can find exceptions to anything but many folks on the road after midnight would not pass a field sobriety test
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Mekhi Blackmon Tears ACL, Season Over
Not the way the Vikings needed to start camp
www.dailynorseman.com
Biabreakable
Footballguy
Yogibear
Footballguy
Here's how the Vikings should handle the quarterback situation:
"Hello, this is Ryan Tannehill."
"We just lost our quarterback for the season. How soon can you come play for us?"
"Would I be starting?"
"We'd make you the starting QB1 instead of Sam Darnold."
This is the only scenario that makes sense for the Vikings. Am I wrong?
"Hello, this is Ryan Tannehill."
"We just lost our quarterback for the season. How soon can you come play for us?"
"Would I be starting?"
"We'd make you the starting QB1 instead of Sam Darnold."
This is the only scenario that makes sense for the Vikings. Am I wrong?
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Perhaps there's an animal sacrifice we can do? Some other pagan ritual?
I mean, it'd be better, but I think the Vikings are very likely to finish to finish last in the division, so does Tannehill maybe adding 1-2 wins do THAT much for them?
It is WILD that Tannehill doesn't have a job. There is absolutely not 40 QBs better than him.
msudaisy26
Footballguy
Tannehill is why he doesn't have a job. He is waiting for scenarios like this. He doesn't want to be the back up.
Zow
Footballguy
I don't know without having any idea how Darnold is looking in camp.
Bringing in Tannehill for cheap makes sense though. Certainly better than Hall/Mullens/etc.
Zow
Footballguy
Nah Christians will get super offended.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
A lot of people seem to think it's as easy as making a phone call but not everyone is looking for a backup job.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I've been trying to understand this, but maybe God really does love Minnesota?
Maybe he's just the only one that still knows that Sam Darnald is the truth?
Maybe he's just the only one that still knows that Sam Darnald is the truth?
