2017 draft thread

[808vikingsfan]

Did vikings just trade again?!

It was a two picks for two picks swap with the Skins.
Redskins get #199 and #230
Vikings get #201 and #220

[Texas Vike]

He's just raw, doesn't run great routes, not a blocker. He's a specialist out of the box but he also has upside.

Even so, I'd seen him projected in the 3-4th regularly.

[nightowl]

Any truth that using 7th round picks instead of fighting for a player as an UFA carry any weight?

I've heard that theory a few times. By the 6th-7th rounds these teams are putting together lists of who they want to call to snag as UDFAs. It makes a bit of sense that if you could have a bunch of 7th rounders you can just take them and not worry about losing the guy to someone else.

Not condoning, I just understand the point of view.

[fiestavike]

Top 10 remaining

Myrick, Gonzalez seem like good targets.

What did Vikings get for moving back with redskins?

[808vikingsfan]

Myrick, Gonzalez seem like good targets.

What did Vikings get for moving back with redskins?

It was a two picks for two picks swap with the Skins.
Redskins get #199 and #230
Vikings get #201 and #220

[S197]

Didn't realize Bucky was still available. Could be a nice red zone threat. Seems like a Pruitt replacement.

[Mothman]

Fair point. I was looking strictly at the decision to move down from #139. Yesterday Spielman was asked in his presser what he enjoys most about the draft and he said it was doing trades. Perhaps he enjoys it too much.

It sure looks like he enjoys it too much and I'm beginning to wonder if other GMs see him as an "easy mark", a GM who will rarely say no if they want to move up to the Vikings spot.

[dead_poet]

39" vertical, too.

[Mothman]

39" vertical, too.

So if they need him to jump in place, he's golden.

With a name like Bucky, I suspect he'll be a sidekick to Kyle Rudolph.

[RFIP]

Didn't realize Bucky was still available. Could be a nice red zone threat. Seems like a Pruitt replacement.

Man this looks promising...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANXGTJRQMQ

[dead_poet]

It sure looks like he enjoys it too much and I'm beginning to wonder if other GMs see him as an "easy mark", a GM who will rarely say no if they want to move up to the Vikings spot.

I don't know. He said they made/received 20-30 calls yesterday. Obviously didn't take a lot from those. And if you look at the trade chart he usually gets really good return so I think he knows how to pass on weak deals. It'd be fun to see over the years his success rate vs. staying put.

[fiestavike]

I don't know. He said they made/received 20-30 calls yesterday. Obviously didn't take a lot from those. And if you look at the trade chart he usually gets really good return so I think he knows how to pass on weak deals. It'd be fun to see over the years his success rate vs. staying put.

Its become a meme.

[PurpleKoolaid]

I like what Rick did yesterday. Today is how I typically feel about him. Its all about making his mark gaining picks, instead of trusting yourself and scouts to make sound picks, even if they may not work out. But thats better then just closing your eyes and hoping for the best. Johnson and Bucky may work out at some time though.

[dead_poet]

Hodges tied Heath Miller's ACC record for career TD catches (20). And Hodges is an athletic freak.

[S197]

It sure looks like he enjoys it too much and I'm beginning to wonder if other GMs see him as an "easy mark", a GM who will rarely say no if they want to move up to the Vikings spot.

Mayock said GMs have their "fingerprints" where some guys never move while others bounce around. So he's probably known as a guy to call if you want to move, keep in mind he also moved up, twice, so he's playing the phones too.

The Patriots are notorious for compiling picks, I don't think it's a bad strategy to emulate.