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lol I wonder if NOW AP will sign with Saints?
It probably a waste of time talking about Mixon and the Vikings. Just think he is off Spielman draft board for obvious reasons.Norse Code Podcast Episode 180: Wide(r) Left Draft Preview with Guest Ben Natan
Ben makes some interesting observations about Joe Mixon who does not always see the right hole and who loses yards behind the line of scrimmage at a higher rate than most of the other highly rated RBs of the 2017 draft class. That Mixon has poor footwork at times and is being successful just on pure athletic ability against weak defense. He describes Mixon as a bit raw in his development of RB skills. Compares Mixon to Tevin Coleman in this way.
Some good observations that I have seen examples of as well.
I agree. It would really surprise me if they drafted Mixon.It probably a waste of time talking about Mixon and the Vikings. Just think he is off Spielman draft board for obvious reasons.
The Vikings taking a RB high with the needs they have and not having a 1st is not realy smart, they just signed Murray and I am in the minority believing the hate for him is unjust and just way to extreme. If the OLine is as bad as Vikings fans say it is, OL should be all you draft in the first few rounds. They also need DT, another TE and another WR. Theilen, Diggs and Treadwell? Why is it people have faith in McKinnon who has had a fair shot but not Murray who did something with his fair shot in the league, McKinnon would run for 6 carries and get 16 yards, or 14 carries for 31 or 16 for 44 or 16 for 45. He had one game of 20 carries and went for 36 yards. He had his shot and he isnt good, Murray is. it is possible the RBs were the problem in getting the yards and made the OLine seem worse than it was. But whatever, OLines will always look great having Asiata and McKinnon the great 20 for 36 yard carry backs to block for. Keep blaming the line and when you realize how terrible McKinnon was on 3rd down blocking according to PFF you will realize he is a actually terrible football player who also gave up a lot of sacks. They having to recover from Peterson so we need a RB is reactionary and pure panic.I really hope the Vikings don't draft a RB highly, unless somebody falls WAY too far. I feel like McKinnon has never really gotten a fair shake, and Shurmur's offense should fit him perfectly, he(along with Thielen) seemed much improved after Norv left. The Murray signing is whatever, I think the Vikes overpaid a replacement level talent, but he can at least be Asiata plus.
Kind of agree. He's a role player, but an important one. Right now, I think he's a RB2 with an RB2 as the on paper starter ahead of him. I like Murray last year in Oak and thought he just "looked" better than his two backups. I thought Asiata, despite all the naysayers, looked ok last year and the Vikes got Murray wanting to get more production out of their banger guy. If the line is a little (hopefully more) better and the backfield is better. Then almost by default Bradford will be a better game manager because he's not looking for Diggs/Thielen/Rudolph on his back.I just can't believe that people see more than simply a role player in McKinnon. SMH
I think he has shown signs of promise. He makes big plays at times. I have seen that enough that I would like to see more. He is far from consistent though and he has been completely ineffectual at times.I just can't believe that people see more than simply a role player in McKinnon. SMH
I don''t think it means that at all.Donnybrook said:Viking not picking up Bridgewater's contract means that he is done with the Vikings.
Ummm noooo......Donnybrook said:Only 6 tackles in McGinns top 100: TACKLES (6) – Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin; Garett Bolles, Utah; Cam Robinson, Alabama; Dion Dawkins, Temple; Antonio Garcia, Troy; Zach Banner, Southern California.
Spielman better get one of them instead of picking through the leftovers in the fourth round like he often does. I wouldn't take Speilman word on trading up. This is the guy that "had no intent to trade Percy Harvin" just before he traded Percy Harvin. Not arguing with the results by the way.
Viking not picking up Bridgewater's contract means that he is done with the Vikings. So we need another dreaded developmental QB in this draft. I say dreaded because I can't remember the last developmental QB that developed into anything. (Edit to add: Romo was the last QB that fits the description)
Switched 2nd's and one of their 4th'sVikings trade up, draft Florida State RB Dalvin Cook in second round
I am happy with the pick, best RB in this draft class imo.
I'm not sure what they had to give the Bengals to move up yet.
Holy #### overreaction.Donnybrook said:Vikings still have the one of the worst O-lines. So they signed a mediocre running back and then used a 2nd and a 4th on a running back. I have nothing against Cook but it is not a position that translates into winning football games. I been following this franchise for 40 years but it is time to move on.
5th rounder. Works for me.Bravo.... Elflein is a solid pick. I am curious what we gave up to move up.
All Big Ten 3 years and Rimington award winner is "average?"Elflein is just another average, undersized, unathletic lineman that Spielman always whiffs on.
YesAll Big Ten 3 years and Rimington award winner is "average?"
I really would have liked to get Dion Dawkins or Taylor Morton who were drafted at the end of the 2nd round. But Elflien is a good player as well.At least they picked a lineman in the first 3 rounds...hasn't happened since Kalil...and before that Loadholdt...
My 3 choices:What next with their remaining third rounder? Cant imagine them not going defense again.