Trent Williams

[halfgiz]

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Might end up having to either rescind the franchise on Harris or cut Reiff in order to afford Williams...possibly both if we want to bring Griffen back too.

How we going to pay Cook...or aren't we?

[fiestavike]

Glad to see that the rumor spread by Dan Patrick, that a first round pick was involved, was debunked.

What do you guys think will get it done? A 4th and Reiff?

I don't know. I'm not sure they are after players at all. They aren't really in competition for a championship this year, or even relevance, so picks are probably more valuable to them than guys who are already in 2nd and 3rd contract territory.

[fiestavike]

https://twitter.com/SeanBormanNFL/statu ... 81607?s=20

Might end up having to either rescind the franchise on Harris or cut Reiff in order to afford Williams...possibly both if we want to bring Griffen back too.

How we going to pay Cook...or aren't we?

Hopefully we aren't. sorry about the link. Strange remnant from past post.

[Texas Vike]

How we going to pay Cook...or aren't we?

Hopefully we aren't. sorry about the link. Strange remnant from past post.

Yeah, checked the date on that Tweet, 4/6. Seems like it was a year ago!

[Texas Vike]

Glad to see that the rumor spread by Dan Patrick, that a first round pick was involved, was debunked.

What do you guys think will get it done? A 4th and Reiff?

I don't know. I'm not sure they are after players at all. They aren't really in competition for a championship this year, or even relevance, so picks are probably more valuable to them than guys who are already in 2nd and 3rd contract territory.

True, but they need a starter at LT, and Reiff is that. I'm OK with rolling with Reiff this season, honestly. I'd like to shore up the interior. Elf was brutal last year, and we let Kline walk.

[fiestavike]

I don't know. I'm not sure they are after players at all. They aren't really in competition for a championship this year, or even relevance, so picks are probably more valuable to them than guys who are already in 2nd and 3rd contract territory.

True, but they need a starter at LT, and Reiff is that. I'm OK with rolling with Reiff this season, honestly. I'd like to shore up the interior. Elf was brutal last year, and we let Kline walk.

I agree. Guard is very high priority, but probably not a player in the draft who solves that overnight.

[Husker Vike]

We can't afford Williams and pay Cook, unless we get rid of Reiff or Harris.

[IIsweet]

I would not mind a move up for OT Josh Jones. We keep Reiff for the year and get Jones a year of Coaching and Strength and Conditioning at NFL level.
I wonder just how much they like Oli Udoh ? Maybe at LG this year?
I definitely want Trent Williams, but what if it doesn't happen?

[Texas Vike]

True, but they need a starter at LT, and Reiff is that. I'm OK with rolling with Reiff this season, honestly. I'd like to shore up the interior. Elf was brutal last year, and we let Kline walk.

I agree. Guard is very high priority, but probably not a player in the draft who solves that overnight.

I think that's to be expected at the position. I prefer to look at the draft with a long-term vision. It's more realistic.

[fiestavike]

I agree. Guard is very high priority, but probably not a player in the draft who solves that overnight.

I think that's to be expected at the position. I prefer to look at the draft with a long-term vision. It's more realistic.

I do think in the next 2, perhaps 3 rounds, there are real options at other positions who might have a more immediate impact, so that's where it becomes interesting. A G prospect who likely sees his first real contribution in 2 to 3 years, or a Nickel CB who might well contribute this year, for instance.

[Vikings09]

I was thinking if we were not sure of getting Williams I would thought they would have drafted that tackle out of Houston or grabbed a guard.

[Pondering Her Percy]

Here we go boys!!! Come on Rick get it done!!

ESPN's Courtney Cronin reports the Vikings remain in pursuit of Redskins LT Trent Williams.
Minnesota had previously offered a Day 3 pick to the Redskins last week, but Washington apparently wants a little bit more. The Vikings can make it happen with 12 picks across the next two days, but the Redskins are running out of suitors after the Browns and Bucs both drafted tackles in the first round Thursday night to pretty much eliminate themselves from the Williams sweepstakes. The Vikings don't have much cap space to work with, so Cronin suggests Minnesota could send a pick and incumbent LT Riley Reiff to D.C. for Williams.

[fiestavike]

I was thinking if we were not sure of getting Williams I would thought they would have drafted that tackle out of Houston or grabbed a guard.

Josh Jones is a not a first round prospect. He is completely raw in pass sets. There isn't even any tape of him in pass pro that has relevance to what he would be asked to do in the NFL.

[Pondering Her Percy]

I was thinking if we were not sure of getting Williams I would thought they would have drafted that tackle out of Houston or grabbed a guard.

Josh Jones is a not a first round prospect. He is completely raw in pass sets. There isn't even any tape of him in pass pro that has relevance to what he would be asked to do in the NFL.

Yeah I think that since we couldnt land Wirfs on the trade up, Williams was the next option. I'm all for it. Spielman has announced multiple times they are planning on moving up today....plus if we land Williams......woooooo I'd be one happy camper

[RandyMoss84]

Here we go boys!!! Come on Rick get it done!!

ESPN's Courtney Cronin reports the Vikings remain in pursuit of Redskins LT Trent Williams.
Minnesota had previously offered a Day 3 pick to the Redskins last week, but Washington apparently wants a little bit more. The Vikings can make it happen with 12 picks across the next two days, but the Redskins are running out of suitors after the Browns and Bucs both drafted tackles in the first round Thursday night to pretty much eliminate themselves from the Williams sweepstakes. The Vikings don't have much cap space to work with, so Cronin suggests Minnesota could send a pick and incumbent LT Riley Reiff to D.C. for Williams.

I would have no problem with that if that is the trade, I would be so happy if Trent is a Viking! Make it happen please!