Three Players The Minnesota Vikings Should Target In Free Agency

but it sounds like the Ravens have every intention of re-signing Yanda.

Weddle would undoubtedly be a great addition, but I’m not sure the Vikings will want to pay him as much as he might get elsewhere.

For those who haven’t, check out my post on the Vikings’ potential free agent targets for several positions of need.

As a Utah football fan I watched Weddle with great interest. He was an all around threat in college. Such a good athlete that he scored several offensive TD’s from wildcat formations. I was just discussing this exact scenario a few days ago with a friend, and we both agreed that Weddle would be a solid FA pickup. I realize he’d be expensive, but he could also be a “missing link” type player. Also, I’d love to see two Utah alums in the defensive backfield next year, and I think Burton has a real chance to get some serious playing time.

Now, if we could just get rid of that Fullback from BYU. (In Musgrave’s new offense I see Kleinsasser taking that role when needed, which with two TE sets will be rarely) Apparently at BYU they don’t teach you to count past 11, even in playoff games. ;-)

Now, if we could just get rid of that Fullback from BYU

That cracked me up!

I hope they also look at Jonathan Joesph (Bengals CB) and Richard Marshall (Panthers CB). 2 Vikings CBs are coming back from knee injuries, the best CB on the team is also the oldest, Asher isn’t built to be a #1 or #2, and Burton is a rookie. Could use another mid to high level CB under contract to shore up the depth now and have a starter to replace Winfield in a year or two.

I like Cofield, Yanda, & Weddle.

I think that the Vikings just could be an attractive team for a free agent defensive lineman. When you get to play next to KWill and Allen you know that the double teams will be few and far between. Thus, you know that you have the opportunity to really excel thereby increasing the odds of getting another contract.

Cofield (27 years old) and Mebane (26 years old) fit the mold of the kind of free agent you would want to sign IMHO.

I do think ONE offensive lineman would be nice but only if they are planning on releasing Herrera. Otherwise who is getting released? Right now they have BMac, Hutch, Sully, Herrera, Loadholt, DeGeare, Cook, Love, Fusco, Brown, Welch, Olsen, and Cooper. Somebody has to go.

Personally, I like Justin Blalock as I feel he will be cheaper and probably knows Musgrave’s offense concepts and language better since he played in Atlanta. But Yanda is nice too and since he can play tackle too he is more valuable.

I am just wondering which free agents will want to come to Minnesota with a potential rookie QB?

I really would not be surprised if they did not add any free agent offensive linemen.

At safety, I am fearful that they may stand pat as well. This would make for a very uneasy season to start. But who knows? Maybe Tyrell is going to step up? It is a contract year after all. I still would not mind a Weddle or Michael Huff or Goldson. Goldson may have an inside track since Singletary coached him in SF.

I think that you hit it on the head for the 3 positions they should upgrade and you also could include WR and FB.

Now, assuming they resign Rice this would be my best case scenario free agent wish list …

Barry Cofield DT
Manny Lawson LB
Michael Huff S
Mike Sims-Walker WR (to replace Berrian)
Le’Ron McClain FB
Brandon Carr CB
Lyle Sendlein C (to replace Sullivan)

Mike Sims-Walker.
TJ Whosmanzilly (i know he burned us once)

I am assuming Rice will NOT be resigned by the Queens. Unfortunally he will be signed by 1. Carolina to help out Fig Newton, 2. Chicago to help out there cry baby, 3. Seattle. I sure hope he does but I am having a VERY hard time believing he will sign back with the Queens. This in fact leads me to believe the GM is not to to smart….

Reason 1. Sidney and Ray Ray were entering there Final year in contracts. Ray Ray could have gotten us MINIMUM 3rd pick for the nxt years draft. We all know how valuable that 3rd round pick is now that we DIDNT have one in the Moss debacle. (I for one wanted to thank Moss for getting CHILLY finally fired!). If we traded Ray Ray for a 3rd pick could we have not packaged that deal in this past yr draft to move up? To get a pick in the 3rd round to substitue KWill and Dwill while in suspension. Those first 4 games we could of let the potential draft picks play and get game expirence. Now I realize Sid was hurt, he was coming off of Hip surgery, but whos to say they still dont go after VJax in SD?? I for one would still open my arms to him to join us in purple.

Please o Please TRADE or CUT Berrian. What has he done in his career with the Queens? He had 1 TD caught for 99 yards vs Da Bears but really? ur paying this guy top $$ for terrible terrible results. what a joke! Sims-Walker…sure he has had his ups and downs but he would be a GREAT redzone target for Ponder to hit instead of BB that becomes a Ghost within 50 yards of the endzone. What are they doing with him? please o Please CUT HIM

Now hear me out on Whosmanzilly. He has something to prove this year. I believe he is a FA because he signed a 1yr Contract w/ BAL. Bring him in for 2 yrs. Let him learn the offense and he can be a possession receiver just as Harvin. Keep Harvin on track with his progression in the SLOT as well as being a over the top WR that can spread the field for Harvin. If Sid does return….the WR core will be GREAT for a minimum of 3-4 years.

Also im still excited about our WR we picked up from the CFL. He is down there learning with Ponder which is more than we can say about Harvin or Shanc. Dont underestimate him at all. I think he will come out with a Bang at the beginning of the season.