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Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:38 pm
by S197
dead_poet wrote:
Byron Jones
Thanks.
Doesn't look like Parker or Bud are getting a lot of interest. No trades almost halfway through the draft, could be no takers at 11.
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:39 pm
by Pseudo Everything
NDVikeFan wrote:
Why would anyone trade for Peterson when they can just draft Gordon? He is way cheaper and younger. Or am I missing something? I could ne as I have Kfan on and ESPN on. Lol
Peterson is a sure thing. Gordon isn't. And doubtful Gordon will ever be as good as Peterson.
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:39 pm
by HardcoreVikesFan
dead_poet wrote:@christomasson: Harlon Barnett has told Rick Spielman that Trae Waynes is "an outstanding player on the field and an outstanding young man.''
Well at least he is a high character guy.
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:40 pm
by Crax
You know who handled Peat for two sacks last year? Nate Orchard from Utah. I hope he ends up with the Vikings somehow in the later rounds.
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:41 pm
by PurpleKoolaid
saint33 wrote:Btw Richard Sherman was once considered tight in the hips with poor change of direction. It's all about what players are asked to do in college and how they are taught at the pro level. Waynes has the size and speed combo you look for, fits the scheme and was a productive player at college. I'm all for it.
I think you were one of the ones that mentioned something similar about our former #7 player. How Brady, and some of the other great QBs wearnt considered the perfect QB when picked. Hopefully your comarison of Sherman is at least close this time.
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:41 pm
by Purple bruise
dead_poet wrote:@GoesslingESPN: Waynes is the highest-drafted cornerback in #Vikings history. #MINPick
Waynes was the HIGHEST rated CB in the entire draft and IMO and most all of the expert commentators on ESPN and the NFL channel was an excellent pick by the Vikes. I am totally happy with this selection
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:43 pm
by halfgiz
Chargers moving for Gordon?
Miami got Parker
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:44 pm
by nightowl
HardcoreVikesFan wrote:
Well at least he is a high character guy.
Is that the same Harlon Barnett who got turned around about a dozen different directions in that Barry Sanders highlight?
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:45 pm
by saint33
PurpleKoolaid wrote:
I think you were one of the ones that mentioned something similar about our former #7 player. How Brady, and some of the other great QBs wearnt considered the perfect QB when picked. Hopefully your comarison of Sherman is at least close this time.
I wasn't even on this board when Ponder was drafted
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:45 pm
by dead_poet
@DerekWetmore: Rick Spielman: "It was funny as you sat there and watched the draft unfold, there wasn't a lot of movement or a lot of trades."
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:46 pm
by dead_poet
@GoesslingESPN: Spielman: We had a lot of activity, but we had Trae Waynes high on our board. Didn't feel trade value was there. #MINPick
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:47 pm
by dead_poet
@ArifHasanNFL: "Some of our offers to trade down, we didn't feel the value was there. If there's a player you covet, it's not always worth it."
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:47 pm
by HardcoreVikesFan
saint33 wrote:
I wasn't even on this board when Ponder was drafted
Not saying you said anything about Ponder.
However, if you truly joined in March of 2011 you were here when Ponder was drafted.
Just a joke.
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:47 pm
by dead_poet
@christomasson: Rick Spielman: "When you look at his physical traits ... fits exactly what we're looking for.''
Re: 2015 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:47 pm
by dead_poet
@GoesslingESPN: Spielman: Waynes' ability to play man coverage fits exactly what we're looking for with corners in this scheme. #MINPick