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Offense
Left
Guard: The
Vikings released Charlie Johnson and need to fill that void or we can get used
to saying ‘Damnit! Who is David Yankey!?’
all season long. To answer that rhetorical question, he’ll be our guard if we
do nothing about it.
James
Carpenter (Sea): Basically a younger version of Charlie
Johnson, a very serviceable player without taking much of a cap hit. He’s only
25 and has plenty of experience with 23 starts. His weakness is in pass
protection where he was bailed out many times by Russell Wilson’s scrambling in
Seattle. Teddy would…and could do the same. It’d give the fan base a reason to
be optimistic by not really upgrading the position.
Orlando
Franklin (Den): Franklin made the move from tackle to
guard this past season proving his versatility, which considering the Vikings
injury history on the line this past year, would be a huge plus. He’s a
fantastic run blocker who has a high IQ in locating blitzers. His weakness
comes against speedy pass rushers and his love for the color yellow (flags).
If nothing else, this guy is available! http://youtu.be/Y0BZW478tCQ
Wide
Receiver: Cordarrelle Patterson had a brutal 2014, Greg
Jennings is old, and we’re probably way too excited about Charles Johnson.
Should we opt to not draft a wideout at #11, let’s see what options we have.
Torrey
Smith (Bal): If we’re going to sign a wide receiver
via free agency, we have to go big or go home. Smith can stretch the field
which is something the Vikings haven’t had since Randy Moss, and yes I’m
talking 2010 Randy Moss, that’s how bad it’s been. Although he recorded career
lows last season in receptions (49) and yards (767), those numbers will
probably earn him a key to the city in Minneapolis and an invite to Fed Smoot’s
next sex boat party on Lake Minnetonka. Plus he’s only 26, did I mention he can
stretch the field?
Randall
Cobb (GB): The Vikings loooooove signing former
Packers. Brett Favre, Greg Jennings, Darren Sharper, Ryan Longwell, and Brandon
Bostick, who is every Vikings fan’s favorite player right now. First he botches
the onside kick in the NFC title game, then he signs with the purple and gold…suck
it McCarthy. I digress, Cobb is an elite slot receiver who can wreak havoc on
opposing defenses, he’s Percy Harvin without the headache/migraine. The
challenge will be outbidding other teams.
Running
Back: Who cares. If Adrian Peterson exits this team then
really, who cares, it’s not the same.
DeMarco
Murray (Dal): He’s really the only guy worth
mentioning here. If AP is gone, then we need an elite back, behind Murray are a
bunch of guys I’d rather pass on and let the 2-headed beast of Jerrick McKinnon
and Matt Asiata take over (It’s like AP
split in two!). Murray led the league in rushing yards running behind the
league’s best offensive line. How good was the Cowboys O-Line? They didn’t have
to call Jon Kitna to finish the season, that’s how good. Cripes I hope AP comes
back.
Defense
Cornerback: The signing of
Captain Munnerlyn last year was made with the thought he would be playing in
the slot, then the Vikings realized they still had Josh Robinson pegged for the
outside and frantically put Captain out there telling everyone that was their
plan all along.
Byron
Maxwell (Sea): A 6’1” 207 lb. physical corner who has 24
passes defensed and six interceptions in the past two years. He’s excellent in
man-up coverage and can adapt to all types of offensive schemes. He’s been
opposite of Richard Sherman for years now which means he’s been targeted often
and continues to make plays. While everyone praised Sherman for the broken up
pass in the 2014 NFC title game, the real question is, why didn’t they throw to
Maxwell’s side? They were scared that’s why. We’ll probably get outbid for him.
Brandon
Flowers (SD): Pro Football Focus actually has Flowers
rated higher then Maxwell, waaay higher! Flowers is only 5’10 but he can be a
lockdown defender. Some thought the Chiefs cutting him in 2014 was a sign of
their doubt in his abilities. His lone season in San Diego proved otherwise.
Rumor has it his man coverage style didn’t suit what KC wanted, a style that
Mike Zimmer is looking for.
Bonus
DB for lack of RB:
Kareem
Jackson (Hou): Again a smaller corner (5’10, 187 lbs.)
but a nose for the ball. Jackson will likely be looking to strike it rich
coming off his best professional season, in which I say….let’s just save the
money and give Adrian Peterson a raise to come back.
Linebacker:
Chad
Greenway’s time in Minnesota is over, Anthony Barr is the future, what does
this mean? We found another OLB, and unless the 2009 EJ Henderson returns to this team, we’re STILL
looking for an inside linebacker. Middle backer is the Quarterback of the defense, so naturally the Vikings struggle to find one.
Rolando
McClain (Dal): Probably the best talent out there, if
you can ignore the fact that he’s suspended for the first four games for PED
use. Plus you never know when he’ll decide to retire then comeback a month
later, he’s the Brett Favre of Linebackers…without the Hall of Fame
credentials.
Sean Witherspoon (Atl): All around talent who is injury-prone. If Derrick Rose played MLB, this is him.
Brandon
Spikes (Buf): Good run-stopper, would most likely come
off the field in pass situations, similar skill-set to McLain but for a lower
price tag…
Let’s just give the job to Audi Cole and end it. He
looks like Clay Matthews out there, so the talent has to be similar.
Strong
Safety: Harrison Smith is the next big thing at safety in
this league. The hammer that Thor uses should be called Harrison Smith. As for
his partner in crime, it’s been a revolving door. Much like the 49ers had to
decide to play either Joe Montana or Steve Young, the Vikings are dealt the
same question with Robert Blanton and Antone Exum Jr. Just for arguments sake,
let’s see what’s available.
Rahim
Moore (Den): Best known for blowing the coverage in
the playoff loss to Baltimore three years ago, he’s actually developed into a
pretty solid player. At age 25 he’s still very young and recorded four
interceptions last year. After breaking the hearts of an entire fan base in
2013, he’d be a welcome addition to a fan base that is accustomed to having
their hearts broken in the postseason.
Devin
McCourty (NE): 28 years-old and as wise as you’ll find
at the position. Durable and can cover anything from a speedy wideout to a
physical tight end. The downfall here is Bill Belichick knows his value and
will want him back. If we sign McCourty, that’ll set the wheels in motion from
Belichick-Kraft-Goodell, and Teddy Bridgewater will be put on the comissioner’s
exempt list for not wearing an NFL issued hat during his postgame press
conference. Sign him with caution.
Well there it is, the Vikings best options at the
positions most needed, what do we take away from all this nonsense? Please
bring Adrian Peterson back.
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