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Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:36 am
by Pondering Her Percy
Norfolk State EDGE/TE Lynden Trail visited the Vikings and is traveling to the Dolphins on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson.
Trail is an intriguing prospect from a frame perspective, measuring 6'7/270 lbs but testing like an average athlete. Teams will try him at end, linebacker and Trail even took snaps at tight end during Senior Bowl week.
Source: National Football Post
Thu, Apr 09 2015 10:29 AM

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:34 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/vide ... 80e06abfaf


Not sure if anyone posted this yet but this is the highlight video that we showed at the "Top 30 Draft Prospect" event. Pretty bad a** video :rock:

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:15 pm
by dead_poet
@markcraignfl #Vikings work out Old Dominion basketball player Richard Ross, an athlete who has caught the NFL's eye:
http://blog.startribune.com/sports/acce ... all-player

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 6:09 pm
by S197
Jimmy Graham 2.0! Championship!

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:11 am
by Pondering Her Percy
Very interesting statistics regarding Duke OG, Laken Tomlinson.....
Tomlinson is the only guard out Pro Football Focus graded in the FBS to make the top 10 in both run-blocking and pass-blocking efficiency, ranking first overall as a pass-blocker.

Without allowing a single player to knock down the quarterback, Tomlinson may be the best pass-protector at any position along the offensive line in this year's draft, and the Vikings could use that kind of upgrade on their roster.

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:14 am
by dead_poet
Pondering Her Percy wrote:Very interesting statistics regarding Duke OG, Laken Tomlinson.....
I saw that. Definitely one to keep in mind. But important to remember that I don't think Kalil was charged with allowing a sack his entire last year in college.

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:17 pm
by Mothman
dead_poet wrote: I saw that. Definitely one to keep in mind. But important to remember that I don't think Kalil was charged with allowing a sack his entire last year in college.
I'm pretty sure McKinnie wasn't either.

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 4:57 pm
by HardcoreVikesFan
Pondering Her Percy wrote:Very interesting statistics regarding Duke OG, Laken Tomlinson.....
Laken Tomlinson is this year's Larry Warford. He would be an excellent addition to the team. Another player at guard I like a lot is Ali Marpet from Hobart.

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:38 pm
by jackal
http://houseofhouston.com/2015/03/13/ho ... patterson/

Second article I have seen on Patterson and Houston Texans looking into him....

I know a lot of fans love Patterson.... This is a deep draft with receivers and this could be interesting move if the
Texans really want him ?? 2nd round pick or better ??

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:25 am
by saint33
jackal wrote:http://houseofhouston.com/2015/03/13/ho ... patterson/

Second article I have seen on Patterson and Houston Texans looking into him....

I know a lot of fans love Patterson.... This is a deep draft with receivers and this could be interesting move if the
Texans really want him ?? 2nd round pick or better ??

that article is from March

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 1:04 am
by jackal
I also saw a Vikings beat writer writing about it as well

I hope learned his trade and we have three Tall, Fast and
Skilled wideouts (Wallace , Johson and Patterson) not
mention Wright and McKinnon . Peterson would have
a field day;however, I don't think Peterson is here after the
the drsft.

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:38 pm
by frosted
Hey ya'll. OP is updated (as best as I can tell), to reflect our current roster/cap situation. Sorry it's been a while - I have been wrapped up with work, baseball (go Twins!), golfing, and nice weather :D

Draft is coming up FAST! Hope to be around more the next few weeks for Viking discussion.

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:26 pm
by dead_poet
Hmm...If I'm Rick I'm sorely tempted to offer a later-round pick and use him as WLB/DE. He has the size Zimmer looks for at either position. 6'6/275, 4.6-flat forty. Though his contributions on the field have been underwhelming.

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Dolphins VP of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum shed little light Friday on Dion Jordan's absence from the offseason program.

"If someone choses not to be here, that's their decision," Tannenbaum said. Jordan has endured suspensions, ineffectiveness, and an inability to establish a meaningful role on the Dolphins' defense since Jeff Ireland traded up to make Jordan the No. 3 overall pick in the 2013 draft. At this point, the Dolphins might be willing to trade Jordan for a late-round pick. Apr 24 - 2:16 PM
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:31 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
Alabama WR Amari Cooper visited 10 teams who hold picks in the top 12, per Aaron Wilson.
Those 10 teams include the Buccaneers, Titans, Jaguars, Redskins, Jets, Bears, Falcons, Giants, Rams and Browns. The two in the top 12 who did not bring Cooper in were the Raiders and Vikings. Many have mocked Cooper to the Raiders, including us. Amari will not be waiting long on draft day.
Source: National Football Post
Fri, Apr 24 2015 2:17 PM
Well that kind of sucks

Re: 2015 Offseason - Free Agent/Draft Tracker

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 2:24 pm
by Mothman
Pondering Her Percy wrote: Well that kind of sucks

Eh... it doesn't necessarily mean the Vikings aren't interested.