2010 NFL Draft: Second Half of Round One Discussion Thread
by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 8:33 PM CDT
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PrintContinue the discussion here, folks! We're at the Houston Texans' pick at #20. . .getting closer to Minnesota's selection.
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by daminnesotamoose on Apr 22, 2010 8:35 PM CDT reply actions
Turd!!!!
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
This draft heavy in the D catagory so far
Tho expected it
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
claussen's
agent expects a qb needy team to trade up
to get him
So far
I think we are the only ones with a real glaring need for a QB for the most part
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
by VikesFaninNM on Apr 22, 2010 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Claussen’s not the right guy though..
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That could be said about Tebow as well
Both guys could work or blow up
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
by VikesFaninNM on Apr 22, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Jimmy...
isn’t Chilly’s ‘guy’
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh he(Jimmy) will be or Mays
That is all.
McCourty will do. If the Packers don't take him first... they would.
I absolutely can not
Get the picks updated at this point. Don’t know if it’s my browser or the site.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
I got Google Chrome
Humming along fine here
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
by VikesFaninNM on Apr 22, 2010 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No problems here Gonzo.
Comcast with a Firefox (Camino actually-the Apple version of Firefox) browser.
hes
really dropped
some really good players left
I think tebow is gone with this pick.
by All Day, All Night on Apr 22, 2010 8:43 PM CDT reply actions
what? a trade?
Demariyus Thomas taken before Dez!
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Thomas over Bryant?
Well, Thomas is sort of the anti-Brandon Marshall, but he’s more of an athlete than a football player at this point.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 8:44 PM CDT reply actions
Nobody saw the McClain, Spiller, Alualu thing coming.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Tebow, Wilson, or Clausen.
Its very likely gonna be one of them.
by All Day, All Night on Apr 22, 2010 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta think the Packers
Go Bulaga here, since he’s fallen right into their laps and everything.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 8:48 PM CDT reply actions
Packers Supposedly Told Bulaga They Would Take Him If Available
That’s according to the Hawkeye fans down here in Iowa City, who aren’t exactly objective on these things.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
we would have to take him if hes there
but….i think someone trades up before that
by Cody_3_twins on Apr 22, 2010 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Clausen Looking More Likely
I’m afraid that if Clausen is still available at # 30, the Vikings will take him.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 8:49 PM CDT reply actions
Cmon...
get with the conspiracy!
Tebow @ #30!
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think so too
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Damn, good pick for the Packers
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Rodgers
Will still be on his back come game time
"American made, White Trash raised, and Bad Ass engraved"
yeah...
let’s fix ‘that’ problem with a rookie.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do people not want
Clausen?
I love Twins Baseball and Minnesota Vikings Football.
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Apr 22, 2010 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
I dont understand either.
I would be thrilled to get Clausen with #30.
by All Day, All Night on Apr 22, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Clausen
Over-rated because of the school he played for, fumble-itis, not living up to hype coming out of HS, never won a big game in South Bend.
Plus, he’s a douchebag.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Just
Just another guy that T-Jack would out-compete, IMO.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
in the hop-toss?
I agree 100%.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dan Williams
Why not Dan Williams if he is available for the Vikes?
It's funny
how they always talk about the Pack drafting due to what the Vikes did to them the previous season.
"Skol pa fiskande"
I don't see Claussen
Cause they seem to like Rosenfels and TJack and Favre is coming back. Where does Claussen fit?
jackson...
In a trade.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I Don't Like Clausen
But, his job would/will be holding the clipboard for a year while Sage and T-Jack compete for # 2 behind Favre (assuming he comes back).
Then Clausen competes with T-Jack (Sage most likely gone) his second year for the starting job, with Clausen having the inside track.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Dallas trades up
This has gotta be Dez Bryant.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 8:57 PM CDT reply actions
nah...
the Bills will take Jackson from us.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
From a spead offense...
How do you think Tebow would be in the pocket?
by Loki Loves Purple on Apr 22, 2010 9:00 PM CDT reply actions
No, Tahi
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
these teams
late in the draft are getting some really good players
kindle
wilson
dan williams
I'll go out on a limb
And guess that the Vikings didn’t expect Jimmy Clausen to be there at 30, either.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Been talked about all day
If Claussen got past Niners and Cleveland then he was slipping to Vikings if they wanted him. No big surprise here and I am definite it doesn’t surprise the Vikes
That reports been up for a while.
Hope it’s accurate.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Tebow
I can’t believe so many people here want Tebow. What has he done to show he can be an NFL qb?
Maroon and Gold Headquarters: The Daily Gopher
He hates abortion
and that means he is a winner in God’s book and will bring a super bowl to Minnesota.
"American made, White Trash raised, and Bad Ass engraved"
anyone
see wat boomer just did there?
looked like he wanted them to go to commerical
making a “cut” sign
ESPN has been screwy all night
couple times it seemed like they didn’t realize they were on air
Amen
I am not on board with taking Clausen, but I see him as a better risk than Tebow.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
The Broncos have moved up again?
And Tim Tebow is going to go ahead of Jimmy Clausen.
Holy. Crap.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:05 PM CDT reply actions
WOW
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Will you still be laughing when...
Bronco’s win a SB with Tebow before the Vikes even get there?
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
Tebow > Clausen, According to Denver
What does that say about Clausen, at least in the eyes of the Broncos?
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:07 PM CDT reply actions
You guys are harsh
A young kid just realized his dream of playing the NFL. Back off for a second.
Kenny Powers.
Haven't been around sports blog comments for long, have you?
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, When Denver traded up I was sure it was Clausen
So should the Vikes take Clausen if he’s there? He’s the kinda guy that would likely be ready to start after sitting on the bench behind Favre for a year
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
what the hell????
that’s the stunner of the draft so far, imo, tebow over clausen. glad he wasnt there to tempt the vikings.
Clausen or McCoy?
Thoughts folks?
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
Here comes Clausen
UNLESSS!!! Someone trades up..
by hickenizgriz on Apr 22, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd take Clausen
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
Neither at # 30.
Clausen over McCoy, though, even if Clausen is an over-rated douchebag, i.e. a Notre Dame product.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Taylor Mays
Dan Williams, McCourty, Saffold, Charles Brown, Gronkowski, Nate Allen
Lots of guys left for us.
We're definitely getting
a good player.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
For a 2, 3, and 4 round pick
Holy crap.
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Tebow #2 QB in the draft.
woof.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm thinking that, too
i dont see anything that suggests they believe that leinart can be their long term quarterback.
lol
They’re going to regret that. I wish Tebow well though.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Why?
They’ve got Chad Henne. . .they’ve got no need for Clausen.
They’re probably pissed that the Cardinals just took Dan Williams, to be honest.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought he loved Jesus
but he just pledged his soul to the Broncos, . . . uh oh . . . .
Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?
this is crazy
the vikings
with 4 picks before they pick
could have their pick
of kindle, dan williams, wilson, mccourtney, and claussen
they are GUARANTEED to get one of those guys, if they want to
Counting down
Counting down the seconds before the first “Kyle Orton to the Vikings?” FanPost gets posted. Shortly after that, another one of the “Brady Quinn to the Vikings?” Fan Posts
I think they’ll start up once the the 1st round is done. If we don’t select a QB that is….
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, from Cutler-Marshall
to Tebow-Demaryius Thomas
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
LOL
Talk about a drastic change in just two years.
by All Day, All Night on Apr 22, 2010 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting
He might be really good at weakside linebacker. No experience covering, but he can blitz.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Dan Williams to Arizona here?
They play the 3-4, and Williams is a prototype 3-4 nose.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
nice call
It’s good that Dan Williams finally got some respect.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
oh shank.
Visanthe Shiancoe VShiancoe
So proud of Tebow.. Shake off the haters and do your thing!
Kenny Powers.
He'll be a winner in the NFL...
and with the Broncos.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha...
Sorry for liking the guy.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
ha ha.
I told you denver would get tebow. :)
by All Day, All Night on Apr 22, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he will too
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Tebow a leader?
Divisive more like it. We’ll see how his teammates react when he’s doing commercials to promote a social agenda.
Maroon and Gold Headquarters: The Daily Gopher
If he can survive and play in the pro environment.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
That really held back Florida
in winning two national championships
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
So you're adverse to winning?
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
Heard the same thing...
last year about Favre…teammates wouldn’t like him…maybe you should learn that winning overcomes alot…of course IF you actually want to win.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
divisive like...
Reggie White?
Cris Carter?
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't remember cris Carter on commercials during the super bowl advancing his religious or social views,
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I bet he would have...
if he were asked.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of like Reggie White giving his views before the Wisconsin Legislature?
Not that I agree with what White said, but get off the moralizing.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Goodnight folks...
don’t see a reason to hang around with such small minded folks.
I don't suffer from insanity...I relish every moment of it!
that commercial
was about as milquetoast as you can get on that subject.
But let Denver worry about it.
I'm not a fan of Tebow...
…but I don’t recall anyone in Philly or Green Bay complaining about Reggie White’s sermons.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
oh geez...
we shared a thought.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
NFL players
are more religious than I think people realize
Some sure. Some not. Like society in general. How would you like your 'leader' pushing social views at your work place?
Maroon and Gold Headquarters: The Daily Gopher
Kind of like how you are pushing yours right now?
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not pushing anything other than keep your religious views out of the work place. It's divisive.
Maroon and Gold Headquarters: The Daily Gopher
Which is still an opinion on religion
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
The difference being you oppose opinions other than yours.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
you mean like...
promoting GLBT agendas?
Or is it just the conservative viewpoint you have a problem with.
[sorry for going OT to the rest of the members]
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Or how NFL players routinely call for pre and post-game prayers?
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That's an opt in sort of thing, it's not thrust upon the others.
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Neither are Tebow's views
I don’t agree with them, but do not see the problem with his saying them—does he have some sort of hypnotic Super-Christian Mind Control Power to which I am immune?
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope
I’ve been a hater of Claussen for the last 4 years! and only because he went to Notre Dame.
Kenny Powers.
I agree the he has that ND and Charlie Weiss stigma on him. But I would hate the pick if we got him.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
*would not hate the pick. sry.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
jets could take
mays
no chance they take a cb
with revis/cromartie
Kyle Wilson
That would be a strong trifecta
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Charles Brown?
did he play left or right tackle?
LT
He is projected as an LT in the NFL. He probably needs to build up his body for a year, but after that he is a starter. This year he would be an able backup for McKinnie and Loadholt. Of course, we currently have Cook, altough he is more of a utility man. I’m in favor of getting an OT this draft (unless we have a very solid backup LT already on the team). Jason Fox might be available later, but Charles Brown could threaten McKinnie for the starter. Would he really be an upgrade over McKinnie though?
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks...
just seen he is top tackle left.
Not a big USC guy
They get all the talent and then they struggle in NFL. USC is one of the most talented schools but puts out less NFL stars than most.
Clausen
"American made, White Trash raised, and Bad Ass engraved"
by Viking Frog on Apr 22, 2010 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
that's some funny!
rec’d
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Clausen will be there at 30
New England’s not taking him.
Miami has Henne, they’re not taking him.
Jets have Sanchez, they’re not taking him.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
i think
the vikings advisers have to be scrambling here
theres no way they expected this quality of talent left this late
seifert reported that chilly went to see tebow and bevell to claussen
but vikes didnt really pay attention to claussen
which may mean he’s under the radar or they really dont want him
Interesting pick for the broncos
If they were going to take a qb i’m a little surprised they didn’t take claussen. The McDaniel/Weis/Bellicheck connection.
my mock is all messed up oh well
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain
I agree with u muffin man, I would be shock to c Jimmy go now
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain
I wouldn't mind a
2, 3, and four like Denver got.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Jim-my Clau-sen!
clap-clap clap-clap-clap
The Colorado Rockies aren't a team, they're an armada.
by free7694 on Apr 22, 2010 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
clap-clap clap-clap-clap clap-clap clap-clap-clap
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Saffold over Brown
Rodger Saffold can play guard and tackle. Brown can only play tackle. Saffold would be a good pick for the Vikings.
But with Taylor Mays and Nate Allen still on the board, plus Kyle Wilson, who knows?
It has to be Clausen or Wilson at this point.
by All Day, All Night on Apr 22, 2010 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Miami's pick is in already
That was fast. . .Jets are already being shown as on the clock, which means we’re missing out on the Jets fans.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…….BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…..BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
no.
That’s the annual draft cheer from Jets fans
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone
having porblems replying to ppl’s posts?
takes a long time
Just let it go for a while, until the post is accepted.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Jimmy
We need a QB.
Tho I would not hate Mays pick.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
kindle to the
jets
they need a lb i believe and is best available
if not
Kindle to the Vikings would be interesting. I’d be happy
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, I thought Clausen would be gone and Tebow would be there
go figure
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
We're almost there, folks!
The Jets are over halfway through their time. . .I can’t wait!
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
I'll call Kyle Wilson to the Jets here
No reason. . .just because.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
dude you've got it tonight spooky
throw out some lottery numbers
Why am I so nervous!
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have"
Thomas Jefferson
by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 22, 2010 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
After all the suspense....
the vikes will trade out of first.
I think I will kill someone if that happened.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
What time does round 2 begin tomorrow?
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
5 PM Central, I think
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
cornerbacks available
Patrick Robinson, Brandon Ghee, Chris Cook, Kyle Wilson. I remember that Corey Chavous’s DraftNasty.com mocked Amari Spievey in the first round once, although that is probably early.
If we take a cornerback or safety now, it helps the rest of the draft a lot because the primary positions of need are addressed.
Taylor Mays and Nate Allen are great safety prospects right here.
why Jimmy?
We don’t even need a quarterback
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It's entirely possible
That the Jets are trying to trade out of this spot.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
ABC! ABC! ABC!
The Anyone But Clausen meme has about fifteen minutes left—I’m riding it for all it’s worth.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:35 PM CDT reply actions
the vikes
should trade back in for a second first round pick
so mayn good guys left
Yes
If they don’t like Mays or Saffold or a Nate Allen or Patrick Robinson here, absolutely.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Jets will get Kyle Wilson
It’s either Clausen. Mays or trade.
"Last season, we knocked on the door. Next season, we’re kicking it down."
SKÖL VIKINGS!
SHOW YOUR HORNS!
And the Vikings are on the clock!
Alright, folks. . .this is what we’ve been waiting 3 1/2 hours for.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Here we go
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
Here we fliipin go guys!!
CMON! Make me proud!
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have"
Thomas Jefferson
by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 22, 2010 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Is there football here?
Checking in from Baghdad for the pick that counts.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
Hey buddy!
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Hey
Hope all is well at home.
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by Luft Krigare on Apr 22, 2010 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
kindle or claussen or mays
that is all it should be down to
Well
Im guessing Clausen for us
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Taylor Mays! Taylor Mays!
Saffold, Nate Allen, Patrick Robinson, Brandon Ghee, Sergio Kindle
or trade back
no quarterback !
Clausen's still there
I don’t know. . .but I don’t see any way we pass on the guy, to be honest.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
vikes will
definetly milk the clock
they did not expect this
A Texas fan
just told me Kindle needs microfracture surgery on his knee.
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by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 22, 2010 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
McCoy = Rag Arm
In case anyone still considers Colt McCoy an option.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
Trade out of this pick.
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by mjschaefer on Apr 22, 2010 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Best !
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
arrg
Berman said not a QB were doomed to pick a QB now
ah
steve young
rational sees the future after brett favre
and
gruden goes with the totall unexpected pick in jahvid best
not even on the radar screen
Ugh, no
Get Joe McKnight later on if we’re going to draft a back.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't see him
as the #1 guy on their board right now
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
I have Best in my mock
but Vikes have other needs too
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
ha ha Gruden agrees with me
now I know I am wrong
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Who is Scott Ledoux?
Seriously—I have no idea who that is.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would favre be upset
If we took a QB? Morons……
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by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 22, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
We've traded with Detroit
Ugh
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:44 PM CDT reply actions
We're going to
get some good picks out of this!
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Trade with Detroit?
Seriously? What the fuck…better be a good trade
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
nooooooooooooo
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
huh?
"If you're gonna shoot, shoot, don't talk."
"You men are only risking your lives, while I am risking an almost-certain Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor!"
"We have clearance Clarence. Roger Rodger, what's our vector Victor?"
JESUS...
I stayed up for this?
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by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 22, 2010 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
Vikings completely wasted my time.
"This town, this night, this crowd
Come on put them up, let me hear it loud"
by Stay classy, Joe. on Apr 22, 2010 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
Wow.
Not quite Tebow-in-the-first-round, but Wow.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
a 2, swap a 4, and a 7
Meh
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
crap Best on the phone now
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
Aweessssssssssoommmmeeeee
depending on trade value, but it should be all right.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
DAMN what was the point in watching the draft then
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain
I am calling in to work then
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain
2nd, 4th, sumthing else too
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, if Best goes for 150 and two TD's
I’ll be a bit peeved
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
Vikes had their shot at him
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
the thought
of the colts or saints getting mays and kindle is sickening
What did we get for the trade?
Detroit’s 2nd, 4th and a later pick.
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good trade
Second pick tommorrow, 4th and one later.
I think
I think the Vikings and Lions swap 4th round picks, so that is still really good.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
SHOOT
Vikes mess up again. Best is great, Vikes have needs.
Best is a good shot from the Special Olympics
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
if the vikings wanted
clausen they can still get him at 34
I see as bad as well
No we have deal with Best 2x a year
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain
We get their 2, we swap 4th round picks, and we get their 7
Meh.
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
How is it not great? Anyone we wanted will be there in the 2nd.
by Arsist on Apr 22, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
All Depends On How The Vikings Use Those Picks
And, how the people they passed on to drop back four spots do.
In other words, we won’t know for several years if this was a good deal for Minnesota or not.
by Midnight Rambler on Apr 22, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I love this trade!!!
We only move back 4 spots and get three more picks out of the deal
by Loki The Viking God on Apr 22, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
We get their 2nd and 7th and swap 4th
So two additional picks, right?
by Loki The Viking God on Apr 22, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
4th round is a swap
If you’re trading inter-division, you better do better than that.
Just sayin’…
"We're used to Favre-a-palooza now. We're engulfed in Favre-a-palooza. It's not even Favre-a-palooza anymore. He's family now."
--Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe, on Brett Favre
its pretty
obvious the vikings were not high on kindle or mays
i think this means they want clausen
he will be there at 34
I think you are right
Only thing that make sense… Unless they think Mays will fall there and still think McCoy will be available late 2nd or could trade up with the pick they got from Detroit and get him?
And the Vikings can still take Clausen
The Lions have the second pick in the second round tomorrow.
The Saints aren’t going QB, the Colts aren’t going QB, and the Rams aren’t going QB.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:50 PM CDT reply actions
hopefully
Somebody else trades up and gets him and McCoy in front of this. I’m sick of talking about these guys.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
And he’ll be cheaper, and the call to start him as soon as possible won’t be as great. Good trade.
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by Luft Krigare on Apr 22, 2010 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i think
this shows the vikes are taking clausen
instead of paying him first round money they pay him second round money
and they get a pick and move up in hte 4th
whoops!
Gruden got on air with a ‘dumbass’ comment.
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Apr 22, 2010 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Do we get their 4th rd. pick?
or do we just swap picks?
Swap
We move up 28 spots, from #128 to #100.
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope
The Vikings have traded their 1st round pick – #30 overall – to the Detroit Lions in exchange for the Lions 2nd round pick – 34th overall – as well as their 4th round pick (#100 overall) and 7th round pick (#214).
From the Vikings blog.
"Last season, we knocked on the door. Next season, we’re kicking it down."
SKÖL VIKINGS!
SHOW YOUR HORNS!
Smart move....
Not only do we only slide 4 spots and grab some extra picks…
We have overnight to reconsider the mess the draft board has become…
by Loki Loves Purple on Apr 22, 2010 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
GOOOOO FROOOOGGGS
HUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!
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hey
Frogs fan, should we draft Daryl Washington?
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Daryl is a beast
He has great instincts and great speed and athleticism.
Some have him high on the Saints list, but if he makes it past them and we can get him later…. YES.
I would love to have a Frog in Purple again.
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Well
It could be. They love flashy USC guys.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Daryl Washington
To the Saints.
Two Frogs in a row.
"American made, White Trash raised, and Bad Ass engraved"
We got 1 extra pick, a 7th rd.
moving up in 4th rd. is good, but i think we could’ve gotten more.
Yeah,for only moving down 4 spots they did quite well. Wouldn’t have guessed the Lions would be the trading partner.
Not a bad trade...
but we just made a division opponent better by it.
by PurpleCrush on Apr 22, 2010 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
it was a good trade.
"Skol pa fiskande"
by NobleSavage on Apr 22, 2010 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
this was for money issues
only
clausen has to be the pick, otherwise the vikes are in no way jusitfied
no
There’s not a big difference of money between #30 and #34. It’s just that the Vikings didn’t have the four guys they were targeting available, and the guys left on their board can be had later, so just trade down and pick up value.
by medicineball on Apr 22, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The thing is
Jahvid Best was going to be available for the Lions in the 2nd, so we didn’t give them anything extra. It’s just a question of how much we got and whether we get the player we want.
Typical soft Minnesota mentality
The Vikings showed no guts early in the first round to move up and get an impact player… so let’s excuse their passiveness by complimenting them for being deliberate later in the night. Hmm, the fans condone this behavior. No wonder they can’t get to the next level.
Let's see we traded for Jared Allen, traded down and got Rice
I’ll let Chilly and co. do what they do since their passive behavior has only improved our team every year
by nmvikesfan on Apr 22, 2010 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
NFLN is saying Patrick Robinson
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by Christopher Gates on Apr 22, 2010 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
D Wash or Kindle
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by Viking Frog on Apr 22, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Jesus
Drew flipping brees. SCREW YOU BREES!
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by RileysCannibalJct on Apr 22, 2010 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
our decision
is now clausen and either mays/kindle
Mays
Then trade up for McCoy later in 2nd using Detroit’s picks they gave us (swap 4th and give them 7th)
by PurpleJesus on Apr 22, 2010 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Mock tomorrow for us Gonzo
Please.
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a Viking to raze a village.
An ankle doesnt stay hurt
for 8 weeks like that. This is BS.
by PurpleJesus on Apr 22, 2010 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
34th pick....
will be great trade bait. Could be an overnite trade. Kind of like a new 1st rd.
Yeah,
we can hold an auction overnight.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the trade
Get Clausen cheaper now.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 22, 2010 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
Yep
And hopefully pick up something nice with the earlier 4th pick.
Hope so too.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we trade down again. I’ll bet the phones are ringing.
I am willing to trust em
They have had some good draft picks in past years. Though I can understand your frustration. To call them “gutless” however I think is an overreaction.
Ski-U-Mah!
by CrazyCollegian on Apr 23, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Boy that was anticlimatic.
My son was DVR’ing it and made sure that nobody texted him while he performed at his play rehersal. He is in for an also anticlimatic experience. I hope he makes it to work tomorrow.
"Skol pa fiskande"
Clausen pleasee
We better get clausen with that pick rumors that rams may be shoppin that first pick in second round though
Losers
Leave it to the Vikings to DECLINE picking in the first round so they might get a slightly better 4th round pick and a 7th rounder. Teams like the 49ers, Broncos, and Chargers made dramatic moves in the 1st round to go get the guys they felt would move them forward. The Vikings decide to step behind the teams that went to the Super Bowl so they could draft 4th rounder a little earlier. Sweet.
There is nothing good about this trade. The vikings should have been trading up like their competition if their strategy was “win now”. If they thought they could win the SB next January, then stand pat. They needed OL & DB help. Instead they wave the white flag on the 2010 season. Losers.
are you crazy
we move 4 spot back. move up 28 spot in the fourth. and another pick. all for moving back 4 spot. We may get the player we want. I think it is a bargain.
by vikefansd on Apr 22, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who do you think they improve on in the 4th round...
That helps the “win now” mantra… Are you crazy?
Belarus is 100% right
When you are trying to win now you take QUALITY over quantity. Very unlikely a 3rd or 4th rounder plays much at all for us the next 1-2 years. We should have traded UP to snatch Pouncey or a CB, who would start DAY 1. Look at us this offseason; we have added NOTHING of value. You cannot rest on your laurels.
To trade down with a division rival (who just got the best talent in the draft Suh) you’d better get at least a 3rd round pick, not a useless 4th round swap. Terrible.
We needed OL help big time (Herrera is terrible and AD suffered for it) and yet we don’t make any moves to go and get a starting caliber OG. Look at the 49ers – added two (2!) stud linemen. We did nothing.
they are pick 2x in the 2nd round now. What is wrong with that
Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain
Let me take a whack at that
The Bears and the Panthers are the only other NFC teams not to get a 1st round pick. The Vikings are are one of only four teams not picking in the first round. The Lions picked twice in the first round and the Packers once… how are the Vikings keeping up with their division sliding down the draft board?
they moved down 4 picks
and effectively moved up an entire round with the exchange of middle picks with Detroit
by ajmargarine on Apr 22, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
a round is 30 picks
they moved up 28 picks in the 4th round. Moved down 4 picks in the 1st/2nd.
by ajmargarine on Apr 22, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
By getting more talented young blood for our team
We trade up we have that pick and then don"t pick for a while, we traded down now we have the #34, 62, 93, & 100 picks tomorrow with with plenty of talent left to solidify our team now and the future.
Cmon now
#s 34, 62, 93, and 100 don’t = the talent of # 10 or 15. Especially if the idea is the tem needs to win now.
So you think 1 player is better than three?
This draft is loaded with players that can help us now and in the future, why win just one Super Bowl? There’s Washington and Saffold, still there who can help now be part of our future.
by nmvikesfan on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Name them
Of the players left on the board, who will help us go to the SB more than Anthony Davis, Mike Iupati or Maurkice Pouncey would have? There aren’t any.
Saffold, Kindle, and Mays are still available. I would prefer Pouncey to any of them but it would have cost approximately a 2nd and 4th to get him which I think is too much.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
None of those guys will crack the starting lineup this year...
but at least our special teams will add some depth.
Loadholt started for us last year
and we got him in the second. There are some guards and tackles who could beat out Hererra. Ducasse and Asamoah will be available and there are still some good corners available.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would you rather have?
Loadholt or Harvin? Exactly. 2nd round picks are a dime a dozen. First round picks have a chance to make a distinct difference.
So you think San Diego's
trade was smart? We only moved down four spots and can auction off the second pick tomorrow for a bounty if we want. We made a smart move that is similar to how the Patriots operate. Now we can move around and up in other rounds to target specific players.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
San Diego's move was bold
It was indicative of a team that wants to move forward/win now. I didn’t agree with the pick they made, but that’s not the point. They actually did something other than passively watch the 1st round.
Bold doesn't equal good.
Be patient, there are a lot of good players left that can help us and we’re in the drivers seat for tomorrow.
by CanadianViking on Apr 22, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bold = wanting to win now
The Vikings may get a lot of good players tomorrow, but they didn’t get any of the great players tonight. It’s hard to be patient when the local team waved everyone else ahead of them in the first round.
your an aretard
To move up to 10-15 would have taken a huge chunk of draft choices latter in the draft, and another fact for you; Vikings dont draft with the win now attitude, that is why the Vikings have drafted so well the last 4 years. Let the men sort things out while you rub your slit.
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by packerslayer on Apr 22, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
No I am not an aretard
but you are a retard. Look. NOBODY in the 4th round will help the Vikings move forward this year. NOBODY.
Are you kidding me?
Are you really going to ask me that question… The Vikings had already drafted AD #7 in the first round, then traded down three spots in the 2nd round from pick #41 to #44 to get Rice. What relationship in God’s name does that have to what happened tonight? Come back to me when you get serious.
Serious
You think because we moved down 4 spots that our season is over, because we didn’t move up and morgage our future. I guess you really don’t know our team needs and care about it’s future. Thank God you’re not running this team.
I think the Vikings posture is that of a loser
I am not nearly as upset that the Vikings traded down 4 choices as I am that the Vikings didn’t trade up. You have no idea about what you are talking about if you think # 34 in the draft = #12… The Chargers traded to that position for a song. Forget who they picked. That’s where the Vikings could have picked if they had the cajones to make a trdae that mattered.
The Vikings showed no guts early in the first round to move up and get an impact player. Unlike you, I am not willing to excuse their passiveness by complimenting them for being deliberate later in the night.
are you high?
I’ll admit that the 4th round is a crapshoot but there are impact players in the 4th round. Early 4th round is better than late 4th round & we can still have anyone on board save one, 1st thing tommorow.
Dang, I think they got scooped on Kyle Wilson and subsequently Patrick Robinson. An honest-to-pete cover corner would’ve been tres sweet…
I now think they don’t want Clausen. If you think you have your QBOTF on the board and you’re on the clock, you don’t move back.
I think they were blindsided by Robinson going. Dang, Kyle Wilson at 29… Good luck throwing against the Jets.
No idea where they’ll go at this point.
Agreed
They don’t want Clausen. If they wanted to win now, the Vikings would have moved up by trading some of the plethora of draft picks they have. Right now, I do not see a player out there that can catapault them to the SB. The Vikings have essentially started the rebuilding of the team. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them trade some of this year’s picks for future years draft picks.
Why didn't we trade up to get Wilson?!?
All we needed to do was trade a 3rd or a 4th+5th and we could have moved UP to take Kyle Wilson. Or give a 3rd and 4th to move up to get Pouncey. Instead we miss out on the impact players.
Honestly, for those of you who like the Vikings’ totally passive Round 1, who can we now get that will start and help us win the SB in the next 1-2 years?
ARE WE REBUILDING? It sure seems like it by our weak-assed performance (or lacktherof) today.
Pouncy went at #18
We would have had to give up our 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and next years 4th to move up that far
I agree
I would’ve moved up a little to get Wilson. Or short of that just taken Robinson. I think they underestimated how hot CBs are; not every team avoids picking them early since 1994, as the Vikings have. It’s a critical position. Oh well.
I think the wisdom of the crowds has spoken on Clausen. Brohm took a tumble too for a reason. I don’t think they take him.
No clue. Daryl Washington? Rodger Saffold?
I actually think they may trade back again.
It might take me a while to get over losing out on Wilson, though. Loved him.
Bull.
Miami traded the No. 12 overall pick, a fourth-round pick (No. 110) and a sixth-round pick (173) to San Diego in exchange for the 28th overall pick, a second-round pick (No. 40), a fourth-round pick (No. 126) and linebacker Tim Dobbins.
The Vikings had a ton of picks and more than a few margin players to use as trade bait.
I like there moves tonight
I thought they did a good job tonight. I wish they would have moved up a tad and tryed to get the CB that they needed, but with their pickup of Lito Shephard that was not a huge NEED for now, CB’s come along every draft and there is always diamonds in the rough for that position. To Belarus, you need to relize that the Vikes NEEDS for this year are not much. They need a #2 RB, there are still plenty left that will be there with there other 2nd round pick. They could use some depth at DL and OL, but nobody besides top 15 picks would have moved any of our starters out. The secondary could still get addressed with Mayes, but once again, I don’t see Mayes being a starter next year. My oppinion is that we shoudl draft Clausen if he is still there, and if not then draft Kindle to shore up our LB’s since EJ Henderson can’t seem to stay healthy for a whole year. The fact is that we don’t have any true NEEDS on our team and when you don’t have players that can make a huge difference this year then you need to look for down the road. Clausen is a much better option for QB of the future then Tjack or Sage. Sure, would have been great to moved up and grabbed a stud, but why would you do that when you don’t need to?
Here is your fallacy:
“Sure, would have been great to moved up and grabbed a stud, but why would you do that when you don’t need to?”
You can NEVER say ‘we don’t need to’ because you can always get better. You can NEVER say ‘we don’t need to’ unless you are sure you have all the talent you need to win the SB next year which is what our team is built to try to do. That kind of passive viewpoint (which sadly the Vikings braintrust seems to share) doesn’t win it all.
“The fact is that we don’t have any true NEEDS on our team.” ARE YOU KIDDING?!? Did you see how poorly our O-Line run blocked last year? We have the best running back in the NFL, AD, and he only averaged 4.4 yards per carry. He was constantly hit behind the line and there were very few holes for him to burst through. Herrera is TERRIBLE, Sullivan has no power, McKinnie is overrated (and a bum) and Hutch is getting old (sorry, but true).
We should have traded up to get Pouncey – based on the Eagles trade from 24 to 13 (11 spots) for two 3rds, we could have likely moved up the 13-14 spots needed for a 2nd and a 4th – and gotten a STUD O-lineman who could start at C or G on Day 1. Or short of that, traded up 2-5 spots – only needed to give up say a 3rd or a 4th and 5th – to get a guy like Kyle Wilson, who again could possibly start Day 1 (esp. with Griffin’s ACL injury).
But instead we do nothing, let a division rival get the 2nd best RB in the draft, and now have a hoard of picks, which will be used on practice squad guys or, at best, backups, while we try to win the SB without getting any better (and perhaps worse after losing Chester) than last year.
Belarus is right
The roster is set pretty much.
Any new guys, let alone 9 new guys, will have a tough time making the roster.
We have 2 seconds and a late third and a late fourth. Those will be the only picks that may actually help this year.
The Vikings could have traded up with New England at #22 and taken Bryan Bulaga to replace McKinnie with in a year and to back up the LT and LG spots this next year.
They could have traded up to #25 with the Ravens for less and taken Kyle Wilson who many felt was the top CB this year even if he is not a great tackler yet.
They could have taken Dez Bryant or Demaryius Thomas and gotten rid of Berrian.
First round picks have a higher success rate than other rounds. Fourth round picks and later have a much lower success rate.
Getting one quality player on a win now team seems like a reasonable expectation.
Especially if you want fans to get behind you and help build you a stadium.
Spielman has his reputation on the line and if he passes on Clausen it may be his demise.
I just want anyone to come here and say there is a better QB in the rest of this draft than Clausen and how Clausen would not be a great fit for the Vikings.
If we can move up and pick TJack in the second then we sure as hell can take Clausen in the second!
+4028
There were so many quality players right within our grasp if we had just been aggressive and traded up. As you said, Bulaga, Dez Bryant, Kyle Wilson, or (as Belarus and I suggested) even more aggressively, Pouncey or Iupati.
At this point (which is a sh*tty position thanks to said No Balls moves), even though we are trying to win a SB now and from what I’ve seen, I don’t like the guy as a person at all, the best value pick by far is Jimmy Clausen. But I think the fear of pissing off Favre (he was pissed when the Packers took Aaron Rodgers 4 years ago) will prevent the Vikes from doing what they should and taking Clausen. And logically, if the Vikes had any intention of taking him, they would have just done it at #30; you don’t play cute if you think a guy can / should be your QB of the future prospect. So don’t expect the Vikings to draft him tomorrow.
Man, I wish the Vikings were aggressive as hell like the Jets; in 1 year exactly, they have:
- Traded up for Sanchez (who all agree now is a stud)
- Traded for Braylon Edwards (inconsistent but an elite talent)
- Traded for Cromarite (headcase but big time cover corner)
- Tradeded a 5th (!) for Santonio Holmes (SB MVP)
- AND STILL had a 1st round pick to take a top corner, Kyle Wilson
That is aggressive and WIN NOW mentality. The Vikings lack it and will probably pay for it.
Well it certainly is frustrating
I mean we are taking the Jets discarded CBs and saying we are OK and they are going out and getting AC and Wilson!
What is wrong with that picture?
There is a reason we are always in the bottom half of the league in pass defense and it should be clear to everyone now.
They get the top CB or #2 in the entire draft and Cromartie and we get a guy who was BENCHED on their team last year.
As many here have said before, we could move griffen or Winfield to safety and let Allen, Sapp, & Lito battle it out.
I can't believe how some are so pissed..
The only reason anyone should be mad is that they waited 3 1/2 hours to find out we traded down…
**We moved back 4 spots to basically grab someone we likely could have grabbed in the 1st round.
**We also get an additional 7th round pick (great for depth)
**We also get a switch of a 4th round (Moving up of 28 spots) [Remember, the draft is deep supposably]
**We also have a whole night to re evaluate how we want to go about who we pick. We have more than 10 minutes to take the #2 pick… Unless people trade up and take a player we may want, we should already have our eyes on two players…
We’re adding depth, we are still hopefully getting great players, and we’re giving ourselves flexibility.
22 starters retruning, meaning, we have room to breath. I doubt that one 1st round player would of made a difference.
If we had moved up to grab a QB, I wonder how many would of been mad… I still think opinions would of been split.
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