Who's the odd man out in Minny... (1 Viewer)

[Sinrman]

I've seen a few mocks (including Don Banks' of CNNSI.com) having White going to the Vikings, IF he slips that far. If he were to be drafted by the Vikings, who is the odd man out? I haven't seen much talk about Bennett or O Smith being traded/released. Am I missing something? Surely they don't keep 3 RBs that could each start, do they?!

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I've seen a few mocks (including Don Banks' of CNNSI.com) having White going to the Vikings, IF he slips that far. If he were to be drafted by the Vikings, who is the odd man out? I haven't seen much talk about Bennett or O Smith being traded/released. Am I missing something? Surely they don't keep 3 RBs that could each start, do they?!

Bennett will not be back. He will be cut/released.No word on Smith.

 

[Bri]

bennett

 

[Sinrman]

Bennett's injury history has always been a concern. But the troubles with O Smith, and being one more failed drug test away from a year suspension, is a big concern...

 

[David Yudkin]

Bennett and Minnesota have already parted ways.

 

[Bri]

I'd get rid of Bennett and O and not look back

2 headaches(injuries and whiz) I wouldn't want anymore. Start anew with the new staff. If Daunte is outta there well then just go 100% and start anew, don't dip your toe in the water, axe all the headaches

 

[Vikes Fan]

Bennett's injury history has always been a concern.  But the troubles with O Smith, and being one more failed drug test away from a year suspension, is a big concern...

As Andy said, Bennett has been released.O.Smith is not a failed drug test from a year suspension, he is a failed drug test from a "lifetime" suspension. (I put lifetime in quotes because I know they have been lifted before.) They can't trust him.

 

[Bri]

Bennett and Minnesota have already parted ways.

see that! I post Bennett and then two posts later poof he's gone!Ok let's try Pats trade up and draft Bush

I'll await your news story with link TIA

 

[Sinrman]

Bennett and Minnesota have already parted ways.

Wow, I must've missed that one... guess that answers THAT question...

 

[Sinrman]

Bennett's injury history has always been a concern.  But the troubles with O Smith, and being one more failed drug test away from a year suspension, is a big concern...

As Andy said, Bennett has been released.O.Smith is not a failed drug test from a year suspension, he is a failed drug test from a "lifetime" suspension. (I put lifetime in quotes because I know they have been lifted before.) They can't trust him.

I thought it was 4-game suspension, year suspension, life ban? He served the 4 gamer last season. So wouldn't the year suspension be next?

 

[David Yudkin]

Bennett and Minnesota have already parted ways.

Wow, I must've missed that one... guess that answers THAT question...

From the Blogger . . .

RB Michael Bennett said Monday his tenure with the Vikings is over. "They told my agent they're going in another direction, so I won't be coming back," Bennett said in a phone interview. Bennett said he has been working out diligently, "just in case I need to go audition somewhere." His preferences are Green Bay, which is closer to his hometown of Milwaukee, and Arizona, which is coached by Dennis Green, who drafted Bennett for the Vikings.

LINK

 

[bumpman]

O.Smith is not a failed drug test from a year suspension, he is a failed drug test from a "lifetime" suspension. (I put lifetime in quotes because I know they have been lifted before.) They can't trust him.

Are we even sure the NFL is allowing O to come back? I think the commissioner has the power to prevent him from returning after the one year suspension. Has a decision been made on that?

 

[BlueOnion]

Bennett's injury history has always been a concern. But the troubles with O Smith, and being one more failed drug test away from a year suspension, is a big concern...

As Andy said, Bennett has been released.O.Smith is not a failed drug test from a year suspension, he is a failed drug test from a "lifetime" suspension. (I put lifetime in quotes because I know they have been lifted before.) They can't trust him.

I thought it was 4-game suspension, year suspension, life ban? He served the 4 gamer last season. So wouldn't the year suspension be next?

He was suspended all of last season.

 

[Mr. Pink]

Bennett and Minnesota have already parted ways.

see that! I post Bennett and then two posts later poof he's gone!Ok let's try Pats trade up and draft Bush

I'll await your news story with link TIA

Hey he may be onto something.

 

[Bri]

Bennett and Minnesota have already parted ways.

see that! I post Bennett and then two posts later poof he's gone!Ok let's try Pats trade up and draft Bush

I'll await your news story with link TIA

Hey he may be onto something.

David let me down, I thought as a FBG he'd have some influence over BB.oh well

 

[FreeBaGeL]

IF he slips that far.

Is this really even an "if"? He's the consensus #4 RB, and I don't know if four RBs have ever been drafted in the top 17....especially nowadays when the RB market is so saturated.

 

[Sinrman]

Bennett's injury history has always been a concern.  But the troubles with O Smith, and being one more failed drug test away from a year suspension, is a big concern...

As Andy said, Bennett has been released.O.Smith is not a failed drug test from a year suspension, he is a failed drug test from a "lifetime" suspension. (I put lifetime in quotes because I know they have been lifted before.) They can't trust him.

I thought it was 4-game suspension, year suspension, life ban? He served the 4 gamer last season. So wouldn't the year suspension be next?

He was suspended all of last season.

Geez, I must've have too much beer last year...I had already forgotten the whole "Whizzinator" episode.

 

[Sinrman]

IF he slips that far.

Is this really even an "if"? He's the consensus #4 RB, and I don't know if four RBs have ever been drafted in the top 17....especially nowadays when the RB market is so saturated.

Personally, I think White goes earlier than many think. Early teens...?

 

[wannabee]

who are the three RBs ahead of him?

IF he slips that far.

Is this really even an "if"? He's the consensus #4 RB, and I don't know if four RBs have ever been drafted in the top 17....especially nowadays when the RB market is so saturated.

 

[David Yudkin]

IF he slips that far.

Is this really even an "if"? He's the consensus #4 RB, and I don't know if four RBs have ever been drafted in the top 17....especially nowadays when the RB market is so saturated.

Since you asked . . .1989

1-3 Barry Sanders Lions Oklahoma State

1-7 Tim Worley Steelers Georgia

1-9 Sammie Smith Dolphins Florida State

1-13 Eric Metcalf Browns Texas

1986

1-1 Bo Jackson Buccaneers Auburn

1-10 Keith Byars Eagles Ohio State

1-15 John L. Williams Seahawks Florida

1-16 Ronnie Harmon Bills Iowa

1983

1-2 Eric Dickerson Rams Southern Methodist

1-3 Curt Warner Seahawks Penn State

1-8 Michael Haddix Eagles Mississippi State

1-13 James Jones Lions Florida

1982

1-7 Darrin Nelson Vikings Stanford

1-9 Gerald Riggs Falcons Arizona State

1-10 Marcus Allen Raiders USC

1-12 Walter Abercrombie Steelers Baylor

1-14 Barry Redden Rams Richmond

1981

1-1 George Rogers Saints South Carolina

1-3 Freeman McNeil Jets UCLA

1-12 12 Randy McMillan Colts Pittsburgh

1-13 David Overstreet Dolphins Oklahoma

1979

1-8 Ottis Anderson Cardinals Miami (FL)

1-12 Charles Alexander Bengals Louisiana State

1-15 Eddie Lee Ivery Packers Georgia Tech

1-16 Ted Brown Vikings North Carolina State

1976

1-3 Chuck Muncie Saints California

1-4 Joe Washington Chargers Oklahoma

1-7 Mike Pruitt Browns Purdue

1-9 Bubba Bean Falcons Texas A&M

1-16 Lawrence Gaines Lions Wyoming

1974

1-2 Bo Matthews Chargers Colorado

1-9 Wilbur Jackson 49ers Alabama

1-11 John Cappelletti Rams Penn State

1-12 Barty Smith Packers Richmond

1-16 Woody Green Chiefs Arizona State

1973

1-9 Otis Armstrong Broncos Purdue

1-11 Sam Cunningham Patriots USC

1-12 Chuck Foreman Vikings Miami (FL)

1-14 George Amundson Oilers Iowa State

1971

1-6 John Riggins Jets Kansas

1-7 Joe Profit Falcons Northeast Louisiana

1-9 John Brockington Packers Ohio State

1-11 Joe Moore Bears Missouri

1-13 Leon Burns Chargers Cal State-Long Beach

1968

1-8 Larry Csonka Dolphins Syracuse

1-13 MacArthur Lane Cardinals Utah State

1-16 Mike Hull Bears USC

1-17 Lee White Jets Weber State

1967

1-2 Clint Jones Vikings Michigan State

1-6 Floyd Little Broncos Syracuse

1-7 Mel Farr Lions UCLA

1-13 Ray McDonald Redskins Idaho

1965

1-1 Tucker Frederickson Giants Auburn

1-2 Ken Willard 49ers North Carolina

1-4 Gale Sayers Bears Kansas

1-7 Donny Anderson Packers Texas Tech

1-9 Clancy Williams Rams Washington State

1-11 Tom Nowatzke Lions Indiana

 

[FreeBaGeL]

who are the three RBs ahead of him?

IF he slips that far.

Is this really even an "if"? He's the consensus #4 RB, and I don't know if four RBs have ever been drafted in the top 17....especially nowadays when the RB market is so saturated.

Reggie Bush, DeAngelo Williams, Lendale White. Did that really need to be asked?

 

[wannabee]

that is what I thought. But, you (in responding to his post) said White would be 4th. That cannot be accurate.

who are the three RBs ahead of him?

IF he slips that far.

Is this really even an "if"? He's the consensus #4 RB, and I don't know if four RBs have ever been drafted in the top 17....especially nowadays when the RB market is so saturated.

Reggie Bush, DeAngelo Williams, Lendale White. Did that really need to be asked?