2016 NFL Draft thread

[VikingPaul73]

well apparently Rick isn't even drinking the koolaid that we have a great roster with only a few holes to plug. He's still trying to stockpile as many picks as possible.

[Mothman]

Meh. It's great value even if it's not sexy.

It's okay. It looks like Trader Rick isn't having enough fun this year and he's working to make sure he gets his 10 picks for next year.

Seriously, it's solid value mathematically but the downside is we don't know where Miami will be picking next year and by losing the 3rd round pick this year, the Vikes also lose a year of development for a player they could have drafted tonight.

[S197]

I sure hope Sullivan is fully recovered is all I can say. And Fusco returns to PFF superstar status.

[HardcoreVikesFan]

SUCK IT Connor Cook!!! Nothing making me smile more than this tonight.

[John_Viveiros]

I like picking up an extra 3rd and 4th next year.

Is there any early talk about whether next year's draft class is going to be a particularly strong one? If we knew that, or the opposite, it would change our perception of the trade.

[Mothman]

I sure hope Sullivan is fully recovered is all I can say. And Fusco returns to PFF superstar status.

Offensive linemen? Where we're going, we won't need offensive linemen!

[dead_poet]

I sure hope Sullivan is fully recovered is all I can say. And Fusco returns to PFF superstar status.

Glasgow still out there. Between Harris/Fusco we're ok. But I agree about Sully. Westerman out there too. Would be a nice fit at guard.

[dead_poet]

Is there any early talk about whether next year's draft class is going to be a particularly strong one? If we knew that, or the opposite, it would change our perception of the trade.

Not sure it matters -- it's so far away. So much can change.

[Mothman]

Is there any early talk about whether next year's draft class is going to be a particularly strong one? If we knew that, or the opposite, it would change our perception of the trade.

If I remember correctly, it's supposed to be a good class for RBs. Beyond that, I'm not sure.

[VikingPaul73]

I sure hope Sullivan is fully recovered is all I can say. And Fusco returns to PFF superstar status.

agreed. the OL is the biggest ? next season. It could be pretty solid......or it could be an even bigger disaster than last year.

[Mothman]

SUCK IT Connor Cook!!! Nothing making me smile more than this tonight.

Why do you dislike Cook so much?

[Crax]

Back to back Utah state guys after where Vikings would have picked. Going to make me sick seeing fackrell play for the pack

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Connor McGovern is still available too.

[S197]

Offensive linemen? Where we're going, we won't need offensive linemen!

Treadwell's an excellent run blocker. You'll take it and you'll like it!

[John_Viveiros]

It's okay. It looks like Trader Rick isn't having enough fun this year and he's working to make sure he gets his 10 picks for next year.

Seriously, it's solid value mathematically but the downside is we don't know where Miami will be picking next year and by losing the 3rd round pick this year, the Vikes also lose a year of development for a player they could have drafted tonight.

I've usually heard that you discount a pick by one round for the upcoming year. So next year's 3rd and 4th, are like this year's 4th and 5th. Sorry that I can't look up the reference. I heard it so long ago, I just came to accept it as the way they all see it.

Miami's last seven season win totals: 7, 7, 6, 7, 8, 8, and 6. Looks like upper (lower choice) edge of the middle of the round, pretty darn consistently.