Veteran Contracts
Sign Percy Harvin to long term deal
Reconstruct contracts for John Carlson, Kevin Williams, & Jared Allen.
Viking FA’s-
In
FB Jerome Felton
WR Jerome Simpson
OT Phil Loadholt
OL Joe Berger
LB Erin Henderson
S Jamarca Sanford
CB AJ Jefferson
LB Jasper Brinkley
Out
WR Devin Aromashodu
OG Geoff Schwartz
LB Marvin Mitchell
OL Troy Kropog
CB Marcus Sherels
S Andrew Sendejo
Release-
Jenkins, Johnson, Guion, hris Kluwe, Bethel-Thompson, Williams (CFL), Raymond, Deen, S. Burton, Mckenzie, B. Burton
Non Vikings FA’s-
John Phillips TE, Dallas
Kulaka Maiava OLB, Cleveland
Tyler Thigpen QB, Buffalo
NFL Draft Day 1
1. Alec Ogletree ILB, Georgia
I’m very impressed with the Georgia Bulldogs defense. They are vicious, especially Ogletree. Ogletree is a vicious playmaker and recorded 111 tackles, 11.5 for a loss, 3 sacks, 5 passes broken up and one pass intercepted. Those are terrific numbers and especially since Ogletree did not play a full season (missed four games.) Ogletree is the best linebacker prospect, but because inside linebackers aren’t very plentiful in the first round, I’m predicting Ogletree will fall to Minnesota. The DUI doesn’t worry me. In fact, its a blessing because it could easily have him falling to us in the first round. That is a must pick. There is great defensive line that the Vikings could draft a quality defensive tackle in the third round. Ogletree might have to put on weight before the season.
Draft Day 2
2. Terrance Williams WR, Baylor
I love Justin Hunter, but Terrance Williams is the safest pick here. His play and his numbers were absolutely phenomenal. Williams also proved to be productive without a star quarterback passing to him. Williams also led the all of the receiver prospects in 2012 with 1832 yards, 97 receptions, and 12 touchdowns. Williams is fast and made some outstanding catches this year and has the ability to go deep, something the Vikings receiving corps lacked this past season. Williams also shattered records against West Virginia in a huge game recording 314 yards on 17 receptions.
3. Quinton Patton WR, Louisiana Tech
Quinton Patton had a great year and might be the best receiver in the third round, which is a must pick in my opinion because the Vikings drafting strategy is about getting the best talent available with each pick and this pick would not only fulfill that, but it would plug the gaping hole in our receiving corps. Patton had 1,392 yards on 104 receptions as well as 13 touchdowns this season. Patton had a great season and was impressive at the Senior Bowl. He was also the most consistent receiver during the Senior Bowl week.
Draft Day 3
4. Alvin Bailey G, Arkansas
4. Jordan Hill DT, Penn State
5. Micah Hyde CB, Iowa
6. Zeke Motta S, Notre Dame
7. Quinn Sharp P, Oklahoma State
7. Jake Knott OLB, Iowa State
Final 53 Man Roster
Offense
Quarterbacks
Ponder, Thigpen, Webb
Running Backs
Peterson, Gerhart, Asiata
Wide Receivers
Harvin, Simpson, Williams, Wright, Patton, Childs
Full Back
Felton
Tight Ends
Rudolph, Carlson, Ellison, Phillips
Offensive Line
RT: Loadholt
RG: Fusco, Foltz
C: Sullivan, Berger
LG: Bailey, Asper
LT: Kalil
Defense
Defensive Line
DE: Allen, Griffen
DE: Robison, Reed
DT: Williams, Ballard
DT: Hill, Evans
Linebackers
OLB: Henderson, Maiava
ILB: Ogletree, Brinkley, Cole
OLB: Greenway, Knott
Cornerbacks
Winfield, Robinson, Cook, Hyde, Jefferson
Safeties
FS: Smith, Blanton
SS: Sanford, Motta
Special Teams
P: Sharp
K: Walsh
LS: Loeffler
KR: Harvin
PR: Robinson
Poll
Which rookie might have the most impact?
Ogletree ILB (22 votes)
Williams WR (7 votes)
Patton WR (2 votes)
Bailey OG (1 vote)
Hill DT (1 vote)
33 total votes
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