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Free agency is seemingly all but finished although I believe the Vikings have some moves they will make prior to the draft. There could be a minor signing or two of veterans at certain positions like cornerback and safety. There could be extensions for Cook and Harris (apparently). There could be a trade or two (of Harris and for Trent Williams).
In this mock/plan, I am going to continue to include things I would do if I was running the show. Therefore, it may be wise for some of you to stop reading and don’t bother to comment about when you stopped reading because I will respond.
Right now overthecap has the Vikings with $12,256,302.
2020 - $185,471,365 - $197,727,667 - $12,256,302
2021 - $172,561,689 - $215,000,000 - $42,438,311
2022 - $152,250,134 - $227,500,000 - $75,249,866
2023 - $73,680,000 - $241,000,000 - $167,320,000
2024 - $16,000,000 - $256,000,000 - $240,000,000
Extend Anthony Harris
Sign him to a 4 year 46 mil deal with a 6 mil signing bonus
Salaries of 6.5, 10.5, 11.5, and 11.5 mil.
Cap hits of 8, 12, 13, & 13 mil.
Year - Total Liabilities - Salary Cap (Projected) - Cap Room
2020 - $182,030,365 - $197,727,667 - $15,697,302
2021 - $184,561,689 - $215,000,000 - $30,438,311
2022 - $165,250,134 - $227,500,000 - $62,249,866
2023 - $86,680,000 - $241,000,000 - $154,320,000
2024 - $16,000,000 - $256,000,000 - $240,000,000
Sign Daryl Worley CB to a 1 year 1.5 mil deal.
Year - Total Liabilities - Salary Cap (Projected) - Cap Room
2020 - $182,919,115 - $197,727,667 - $14,808,552
2021 - $184,561,689 - $215,000,000 - $30,438,311
2022 - $165,250,134 - $227,500,000 - $62,249,866
2023 - $86,680,000 - $241,000,000 - $154,320,000
2024 - $16,000,000 - $256,000,000 - $240,000,000
Sign Kavon Frazier S to a 1 year 1.125 mil deal.
Year - Total Liabilities - Salary Cap (Projected) - Cap Room
2020 - $183,494,115 - $197,727,667 - $14,233,552
2021 - $184,561,689 - $215,000,000 - $30,438,311
2022 - $165,250,134 - $227,500,000 - $62,249,866
2023 - $86,680,000 - $241,000,000 - $154,320,000
2024 - $16,000,000 - $256,000,000 - $240,000,000
Here is where the plan splits with an alternate option ...
I would still trade for Trent Williams
Trade #89 plus a conditional 2021 4th to the Redskins for Trent Williams
Sign him to a 5 yr 80 mil deal with a 15 mil signing bonus
Salaries of 9, 11, 13, 16, and 16 mil.
Cap hits of 12, 14, 16, 19, & 19 mil.
Year - Total Liabilities - Salary Cap (Projected) - Cap Room
2020 - $194,819,115 - $197,727,667 - $2,908,552
2021 - $198,561,689 - $215,000,000 - $16,438,311
2022 - $181,250,134 - $227,500,000 - $46,249,866
2023 - $105,680,000 - $241,000,000 - $135,320,000
2024 - $35,000,000 - $256,000,000 - $221,000,000
Cut or trade Reiff with a post June 1 designation
Year - Total Liabilities - Salary Cap (Projected) - Cap Room
2020 - $184,494,115 - $197,727,667 - $13,233,552
2021 - $186,811,689 - $215,000,000 - $28,188,311
2022 - $181,250,134 - $227,500,000 - $46,249,866
2023 - $105,680,000 - $241,000,000 - $135,320,000
2024 - $35,000,000 - $256,000,000 - $221,000,000
This option still leaves 13 mil in cap space which about 4 mil will be needed for the rookies.
In 2021, the Vikings will need to sign Odenigbo, Wilson, Cook, and a bunch of other players that should not cost to much. They may cut Stephen and redo the contracts of Smith and Rudolph. They would also have to adjust Hunter’s deal. There is room for that because the numbers above do not have any cuts in 2021.
Heading into the draft, without the alternate option, the roster looks like ...
QB - Cousins, Mannion, Browning
RB - Cook, Mattison, Boone
FB - Pork
TE - Rudolph, Smith, Conklin
WR - Thielen, Sharpe, Bisi, pupu platter
OL - Reiff, Elflein, Bradbury, Samia, O’Neill, Udoh, Collins, Jones, Dozier
DL - Hunter, Pierce, Stephen, Johnson, Holmes, Watts, Mata’afa
LB - Barr, Kendricks, Wilson, Gedeon, Smith, Cliett
CB - Hughes, Hill, Worley, Boyd, pupu platter2
S - Smith, Harris, Frazier
https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/sharedraft.php?d=ykigzx
TRADES
ARIZONA CARDINALS
SENT: ROUND: 1 PICK: 22, ROUND: 1 PICK: 25, ROUND: 3 PICK: 25
RECEIVED: ROUND: 1 PICK: 8, ROUND: 3 PICK: 8
DENVER BRONCOS
SENT: ROUND: 3 PICK: 8
RECEIVED: ROUND: 3 PICK: 13, ROUND: 5 PICK: 32
8: R1P8 OT TRISTAN WIRFS IOWA
6047 HT;320 WT;34 ARM;10 1/4 HAND;4.85 (40);1.69 (10);24 BN;36.5 VJ;10’1” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tristan-wirfs?id=32195749-5237-0129-a756-9a5ceb881ea0
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/04/how-historic-was-tristan-wirfs-combine-nfl-draft-2020-top-sparq-scores-for-offensive-linemen-tight-ends.html
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/04/02/broncos-draft-board-iowa-ol-tristan-wirfs/
https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/browns-maven-features/cleveland-browns-2020-nfl-draft-scouting-report-tristan-wirfs-ot-iowa
58: R2P26 CB JEFF GLADNEY TCU
5102 HT;191 WT;31 7/8 ARM;9HAND;4.48 (40);1.53 (10);17 BN;37.5 VJ;10’4” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jeff-gladney?id=3219474c-4123-3268-ddee-2301ab56da44
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/30/broncos-draft-board-jeff-gladney-tcu-cornerback/
https://www.milehighreport.com/2020/3/15/21178220/2020-nfl-draft-profile-jeff-gladney
https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-no-32-tcu-cb-jeff-gladney-170731411.html
77: R3P13 OT ROBERT HUNT LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
6051 HT;323 WT;33 1/2 ARM;10 HAND
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/robert-hunt?id=32194855-4e36-0894-8461-dd1b950e2536
https://www.milehighreport.com/2020/3/14/21178870/2020-nfl-draft-profile-louisiana-ol-robert-hunt
https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/27/nfl-draft-prospects-2020-robert-hunt-louisiana-interview/
https://www.bigblueview.com/2020/2/17/21139021/2020-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-robert-hunt-g-louisiana-scouting-report-ny-giants
105: R3P41 WR JOHN HIGHTOWER BOISE STATE
6014 HT;189 WT;31 1/2 ARM;9 3/4 HAND;4.43 (40);1.49 (10);38.5 VJ;10’2” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/john-hightower?id=32194849-4777-2208-dbaa-36c5bd7d164f
https://lastwordonprofootball.com/2020/03/30/john-hightower-2020-nfl-draft-profile/
https://kckingdom.com/2020/02/21/kansas-city-chiefs-john-hightower-2020-nfl-draft/
https://www.pff.com/news/draft-breaking-down-2020-nfl-draft-class-talented-second-tier-wide-receivers
132: R4P26 WR DONOVAN PEOPLES-JONES MICHIGAN
6015 HT;212 WT;33 1/2 ARM;10 1/8 HAND;4.48 (40);1.54 (10);44.5 VJ;11’7” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/donovan-peoples-jones?id=32195045-4f60-4060-aa06-be3909ebff80
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/03/06/nfl-draft-donovan-peoples-jones-michigan-football/4974065002/
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2020-nfl-draft-profile-donovan-peoples-jones
https://profootballready.com/2020-nfl-draft-scouting-report-donovan-peoples-jones-wr-michigan
155: R5P9 LB CAMERON BROWN PENN STATE
6052 HT;233 WT;34 ARM;9 1/2 HAND;4.72 (40);1.63 (10);16 BN;35.5 VJ;10’3” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cameron-brown?id=32194252-4f28-7602-da68-e57df3d46cdb
https://fullpresscoverage.com/2019/12/18/2020-raiders-draft-prospect-lb-cameron-brown/
https://www.collegian.psu.edu/football/article_3466822e-2832-11ea-b493-73f555a4b211.html
178: R5P32 DL MCTELVIN AGIM ARKANSAS
6025 HT;309 WT;33 1/2 ARM;10 1/8 HAND;4.98 (40);1.76 (10);27 BN
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mctelvin-agim?id=32194147-4941-5291-22cd-e746827ff201
https://lastwordonprofootball.com/2020/04/01/mctelvin-agim-2020-nfl-draft-profile/
201: R6P22 LB/S TANNER MUSE CLEMSON
6020 HT;227 WT;31 1/2 ARM;9 HAND;4.41 (40);1.51 (10);2 BN0;34.5 VJ;10’4” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tanner-muse?id=32194d55-5309-5608-cf11-ed8e106f171c
https://247sports.com/Article/Tanner-Muse-former-Clemson-Tiger-says-do-not-sleep-NFL-Scouting-Combine-Draft-2020-Trayvon-Mullen-144502454/
https://www.thehuddlereport.com/blog/?p=999
205: R6P26 QB ANTHONY GORDON WASHINGTON STATE
6023 HT;205 WT;31 ARM;9 3/4 HAND
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anthony-gordon?id=3219474f-5204-5716-a75e-4ec8e313a651
https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-wsus-anthony-gordon-is-a-quality-option-at-qb
https://www.thehuddlereport.com/blog/?p=919
219: R7P5 S L’JARIUS SNEED LOUISIANA TECH
6004 HT;192 WT;31 3/8 ARM;8 7/8 HAND;4.37 (40);1.51 (10);12 BN;41 VJ;10’11” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/l’jarius-sneed?id=3219534e-4523-7684-351f-445a251aa795
https://steelersdepot.com/2020/03/2020-nfl-draft-player-profiles-la-tech-db-ljarius-sneed/
249: R7P35 RB RAYMOND CALAIS LOUISIANA
5077 HT;188 WT;30 ARM;9 1/4 HAND;4.42 (40);1.5 (10);20 BN;37.5 VJ;10’0” BJ
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https://www.nfl.com/prospects/raymond-calais?id=32194341-4c04-8278-3ab4-d7a50c7dc4ce
https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/raymond-calais-attempting-to-run-into-nfl-as-inside-running-threat
253: R7P39 EDGE JONAH WILLIAMS WEBER STATE
6050 HT;269 WT;34 1/2 ARM;10 HAND;4.67 (40);30 BN;35 VJ;9’7” BJ
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https://www.standard.net/sports/weber-state/weber-state-football-jonah-williams-posts-good-numbers-at-private-pro-day-workout/article_583fe4ce-d13c-59e3-99e8-4779d039cb72.html
https://kslsports.com/423042/weber-state-de-jonah-williams-named-big-sky-co-defensive-mvp-14-receive-all-conference-honors/
I know many will not be fans of trading both first round picks to go up and get Wirfs. They will be content with waiting and taking someone else later because they figure the cost is too high. They very well could be right too. Wirfs could turn out to be a huge bust. But I am taking my chances here that he will be a probably All Pro caliber left tackle for several years and play at a Pro Bowl level for the majority of his career which I would hope would be 10 years.
Gladney in the second would be very nice and it may or may not happen. I liked him every time I watched TCU. He is feisty and just gets after it. I loved the matchup with Collin Johnson when they played Texas!
Robert Hunt is one of the top tackle converts to guard and if he pans out, a left side of Wirfs and Hunt looks really good on paper. Really good. Even if he needs some time, I would put Wirfs at left guard for a season and then cut Reiff after this season.
Going with Hightower as the first receiver is because of his speed and ability to stretch the defense. That would open things up for Thielen, Sharpe, and Bisi. Hightower brings kick return ability as well.
Taking Peoples-Jones right after Hightower could be questioned but I have to take two good receivers in this very strong draft class and I was not waiting any longer. Peoples-Jones has his detractors and wonder why he did not do more despite the awful QBs at Michigan. I would point to the Harbaugh system and those QBs as exact reasons. He brings punt return ability too. I like getting players that can help with the return game.
Cameron Brown is a big linebacker who does well in coverage. He is similar to Barr in size and could be a replacement when Barr’s contract will be larger than the return which some have argued is already upon us.
Agim is getting some more love for his athleticism and production last year. He is an intriguing defensive tackle with pass rushing abilities.
I mock Tanner Muse most of the time and his play at Clemson was at the very worst, steady. He kocked out the combine and the fact that he kept starting at Clemson should be a sign. He can cover tight ends and most backs out the backfield and can play special teams while he is developing. He could be the next Sendejo.
Gordon is an interesting prospect which some would compare to Browning. He probably needs to gain 10 to 15 pounds to be able to absorb the punishment.
Sneed played corner and safety in his last season and some think he would be better back at corner in more of a press system. Either way he brings versatility.
Calais is a speed demon that can run out of the backfield and is an excellent kick returner. Abdullah will have his work cut out for him.
Jonah Williams is a sleeper at defensive end. He has excellent size and excelled at Weber State. He is similar to Maxx Crosby but played in the FCS. I think he would be a nice addition.
An alternate mock without trading up ...
https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/sharedraft.php?d=ydxwwo
TRADES
LA CHARGERS
SENT: ROUND: 1 PICK: 22
RECEIVED: ROUND: 2 PICK: 5, ROUND: 3 PICK: 7
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
SENT: ROUND: 3 PICK: 41, ROUND: 6 PICK: 22
RECEIVED: ROUND: 3 PICK: 32
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
SENT: FUTURE ROUND 4 PICK
RECEIVED: ROUND: 5 PICK: 26, ROUND: 6 PICK: 25
CAROLINA PANTHERS
SENT: ROUND: 6 PICK: 25, ROUND: 7 PICK: 5
RECEIVED: ROUND: 6 PICK: 5
25: R1P25 WR DENZEL MIMS BAYLOR
37: R2P5 OT EZRA CLEVELAND BOISE STATE
58: R2P26 WR JALEN REAGOR TCU
71: R3P7 S JEREMY CHINN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
89: R3P25 CB BRYCE HALL VIRGINIA
96: R3P32 QB JALEN HURTS OKLAHOMA
132: R4P26 RB ANTONIO GIBSON MEMPHIS
155: R5P9 G DANNY PINTER BALL STATE
172: R5P26 EDGE TREVIS GIPSON TULSA
184: R6P5 DL MCTELVIN AGIM ARKANSAS
205: R6P26 LB SHAUN BRADLEY TEMPLE
249: R7P35 LB TANNER MUSE CLEMSON
253: R7P39 CB LUQ BARCOO SAN DIEGO STATE
This alternate mock without trading up loads up on the receivers taking two of the best. It hinges on Cleveland developing in a year to take over for Reiff. Chinn will be an interesting piece for Zimmer to figure out.
Hall was injured his senior year but was though of as a first round pick prior to his senior year. He could be a real steal which is a term I rarely use.
I have mocked Hurts often because I like him a lot.
Gibson is another threat every time he touches the ball.
Pinter tested very well at the combine and the hope is that he makes the transition to guard. Cleveland, Pinter, Bradbury, and O’Neill would be one heck of an athletic line.
Heading into the draft, with the alternate option, the roster looks like ...
QB - Cousins, Mannion, Browning
RB - Cook, Mattison, Boone
FB - Pork
TE - Rudolph, Smith, Conklin
WR - Thielen, Sharpe, Bisi, pupu platter
OL - Williams, Elflein, Bradbury, Samia, O’Neill, Udoh, Collins, Jones, Dozier
DL - Hunter, Pierce, Stephen, Johnson, Holmes, Watts, Mata’afa
LB - Barr, Kendricks, Wilson, Gedeon, Smith, Cliett
CB - Hughes, Hill, Worley, Boyd, pupu platter2
S - Smith, Harris, Frazier
https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/sharedraft.php?d=wxllfx
TRADES
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
SENT: ROUND: 3 PICK: 25, FUTURE ROUND 4 PICK
RECEIVED: TRENT WILLIAMS
LA CHARGERS
SENT: ROUND: 1 PICK: 22
RECEIVED: ROUND: 2 PICK: 5, ROUND: 3 PICK: 7
CLEVELAND BROWNS
SENT: ROUND: 3 PICK: 41, ROUND: 6 PICK: 26
RECEIVED: ROUND: 3 PICK: 33
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
SENT: FUTURE ROUND 5 PICK
RECEIVED: ROUND: 6 PICK: 16, ROUND: 7 PICK: 16
25: R1P25 CB KRISTIAN FULTON LSU
37: R2P5 WR DENZEL MIMS BAYLOR
58: R2P26 WR JALEN REAGOR TCU
71: R3P7 DL RAEKWON DAVIS ALABAMA
97: R3P33 QB JALEN HURTS OKLAHOMA
132: R4P26 S BRANDON JONES TEXAS
155: R5P9 G NETANE MUTI FRESNO STATE
195: R6P16 LB SHAUN BRADLEY TEMPLE
201: R6P22 RB KE’SHAWN VAUGHN VANDERBILT
219: R7P5 S L’JARIUS SNEED LOUISIANA TECH
230: R7P16 LB TANNER MUSE CLEMSON
249: R7P35 G KYLE MURPHY RHODE ISLAND
253: R7P39 EDGE JONAH WILLIAMS WEBER STATE
I obviously like this version where the Vikings trade for Trent Williams.
Well, have at it.