2017 Vikings Free Agency Thread (Discussion Thread)

[jackal]

Jones could play either DT or DE imo

[James]

Datone Jones is supposedly coming in for a visit. Not sure where he would fit on our team. Wouldnt he be more of a DE in a 4-3? Any opinions on him?

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Pretty much. An OLB in a 3-4 defense is a defensive end or 3 technique DT in a 4-3 defense.

[Pondering Her Percy]

He could play a lot of different spots. Vikings might look to have him fill greenways spot

[Pondering Her Percy]

Vikings "exploring" CB Ladarius Webb. Guessing this is just CB depth but he can play safety as well

Also, vikings interested in Nickell Roby Coleman. Would love this signing if it happens. He's the best nickel CB on the market by a long shot. Similar size to Munnerlyn

[vatusay]

Patterson signs with raiders.

[kyvikingsfan]

Patterson signs with raiders.

I'm done with Spielman. How do you go from being talked about as Super Bowl Favorites to just letting all your players walk. Patterson wasn't the best receiver we ever had, but at least he was something, and he was lethal on Returns. I just don't understand the logic behind all this. I'm pissed man I really thought we had a good chance to make a run in the playoffs but with all these crappy moves I see another 8-8 year. I hope I'm wrong but god have we done some stupid stuff this off season. Let Captain go and then we are trying to replace him with a 5'8 slot corner aka Josh Robinson version 2?

[mosscarter]

if we have success on offense this year a lot of it will depend on treadwell. with that said, i don't think we'll be a much better offense. we will sign and draft a running back, but it has been our total lack of a downfield passing game that has debilitated this team the past several seasons. you can point the fingers wherever, bridgewater, turner (both hold a lot of blame) but now we have a qb who can effectively get it down the field. our relative lack of the ability to do so was concerning last year, but people wanted to say give it time because turner left halfway through the season. if big things don't start happening offensively its time to really take a hard look at everyone involved. in a passing league you simply cannot compete effectively with such a pathetic offense.

[UKno1VIKING]

Patterson signs with raiders.

Although disappointed, if the price was too high.
i was a big fan of his, although he never really realised his potential for us.
I will get my Spielman pitchfork out though if it turns out he was cheap for the Raiders.
His upside is too high to let go cheap.

All being said, i hope he goes off for the Raiders. Thanks for your help Flash!

[LondonViking]

Although disappointed, if the price was too high.
i was a big fan of his, although he never really realised his potential for us.
I will get my Spielman pitchfork out though if it turns out he was cheap for the Raiders.
His upside is too high to let go cheap.

All being said, i hope he goes off for the Raiders. Thanks for your help Flash!

Exactly my sentiment also, my pitchfork is on hold till I see the deal.

[JDLon]

There was no interest from the Vikings to bring him back from what I can tell...

It looks like he has managed to get himself a two year deal voidable by the raiders after one, that was the best he could get...doesn't seem that any of the league's GMs think much of him does it!

[PurpleMustReign]

Have we re-signed anyone worth a damn yet? Wtf are we saving all of this money for?

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[UKno1VIKING]

There was no interest from the Vikings to bring him back from what I can tell...

It looks like he has managed to get himself a two year deal voidable by the raiders after one, that was the best he could get...doesn't seem that any of the league's GMs think much of him does it!

If this is the case i'd be livid. He offered so much on ST and glimpses of what he can do with the ball on offence. If we passed because someone overpaid for his talent alone, i could understand that. but if we've let him go and his contract with Oakland is worth nothing, then i will no longer defend Slick when others are calling for his head. That's just not good business.

[IIsweet]

We overpaid for him on Draft Day.
This GM ????

[PurpleMustReign]

If this is the case i'd be livid. He offered so much on ST and glimpses of what he can do with the ball on offence. If we passed because someone overpaid for his talent alone, i could understand that. but if we've let him go and his contract with Oakland is worth nothing, then i will no longer defend Slick when others are calling for his head. That's just not good business.

I agree.

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[autobon7]

Not real happy about this although I have not seen the specifics in regards to the contract. It appears that STs has become painfully average.