mansquatch wrote:I've been torn on whether they'll draft WR or not as I can see a scenario where they think that guys is already on the team (Childs, and yes I know that is risky) or if there is a BP Defensive player they really want in the 1st round.
So am I interpreting you correctly in thinking that you're just talking about the first round? I think they will almost certainly draft a WR (if not two) in this draft.
The reality is the defense is what makes this team win games. AP is awesome and all, but their style of game is built on the back of their defense keeping the game under control. Another big time playmaker could really elevate the unit. They lack a true #1 WR, but will they win more games with a WR or by elevating their defensive play? I'm not sold on the answer to that question in either direction.
It may just depend on the players available. An impact WR might make a bigger difference than a solid addition that elevates the defense and vice versa.
I have to disagree that the Vikings defense is what makes them win games. It's the synergy between offense and defense that really seems to earn this team Ws. That's true to some extent with any team but the defense tends to wear down when the offense can't move the ball and consequently, the running game is particularly important to both units because when it's working, it not only helps the Vikes sustain drives, it gives the defense the rest they need. In other words, they aren't built on the back of their defense keeping the game under control. They're built for their defense
and running game to keep the game under control. When either breaks down (ie: when the defense fails to to get off the field and allows longs coring drives or when the offense fails to sustain drives and keeps going 3-and-out) the Vikes usually lose.
That's my take anyway.
