Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 9 February 2023

Three more days until the Super Bowl. I have still not decided who I like. Mahomes is tough to bet against and since he became the starter, they have only lost three games by more than one score. One other loss was an end of season game when he did not play. On the other hand, the Eagles offensive line is awesome. They could really be able to run the ball and control the clock. My bias is leaning towards Mahomes but maybe my head should tell me to take the Eagles.

Since our last Open Thread ...

Lewis Cine appears to be making great progress in rehab which is fantastic news.

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Vikings Reacts Survey: Grade the Brian Flores hire (obvious easy A)

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Other Vikings news ...

Report: Vikings RB Dalvin Cook Unlikely to Accept Pay Cut

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Cornerbacks the Vikings Could Target This Offseason For Brian Flores’ Defense

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Free Agency stuff ...

100 Top NFL Free Agents 2023: Lamar Jackson, Jessie Bates, and Tony Pollard Sit Atop Their Positions

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2023 NFL Free Agent Rankings: Top 100 players set to enter free agency

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Top NFL free agents of 2023: From 1-250, led by Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley

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6 NFL Teams Potentially Hit Hardest in 2023 Free Agency

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NFL Combine Invites

2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Invited prospects, by position

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YORE MOCK

TRADES

Trade Partner: Kansas City Chiefs

Sent: Daniele Hunter

Received: Round 1 Pick 30, Round 4 Pick 31

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Trade Partner: Miami Dolphins

Sent: Dalvin Cook

Received: Round 6 Pick 1, Future Round 6 Pick

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Trade Partner: Dallas Cowboys

Sent: Round 1 Pick 23

Received: Round 1 Pick 26; Round 4 Pick 27

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Trade Partner: Houston Texans

Sent: Round 1 Pick 30; Round 3 Pick 24

Received: Round 2 Pick 2; Round 3 Pick 10; Round 6 Pick 30

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Trade Partner: Las Vegas Raiders

Sent: Round 2 Pick 2; Round 4 Pick 17

Received: Round 2 Pick 7; Round 4 Pick 7; Round 5 Pick 10

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Trade Partner: New England Patriots

Sent: Round 6 Pick 1

Received: Round 6 Pick 7; Round 7 Pick 40

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26: R1 P26 CB Kelee Ringo - Georgia 6’2” 210

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38: R2 P7 EDGE Nolan Smith - Georgia 6’3” 235

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73: R3 P10 LB Noah Sewell - Oregon 6’2” 253

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109: R4 P7 RB Zach Charbonnet - UCLA 6’1” 220

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129: R4 P27 OT Tyler Steen - Alabama 6’5.4” 325

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133: R4 P31 G Emil Ekiyor Jr. - Alabama 6’2.2” 317

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146: R5 P10 QB Jaren Hall - BYU 6’0” 211

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160: R5 P24 DE Adetomiwa Adebawore - Northwestern 6’1.5” 284

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177: R5 P41 WR Puka Nacua - BYU 6’1.2” 206

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184: R6 P7 S Trey Dean III - Florida 6’2.5” 211

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207: R6 P30 TE Cameron Latu - Alabama 6’4.2” 248

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259: R7 P40 C Juice Scruggs - Penn State 6’2.6” 308

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