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Guuuuys, we're getting our #3!The #Vikings are working out former #Jaguars speedy WR DeDe Westbrook tomorrow, source said, as Westbrook indicated on Instagram. He has three teams interested, but will likely sign in Minnesota if all goes well. The familiarity with former Jax WRs coach Keenan McCardell helps.
Interesting news indeed. Need better WR depth. Not a lot of experience if Jefferson or Thielen have to miss a few games.Rhodes Closed wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:09 pm https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1418641384412696584
Guuuuys, we're getting our #3!The #Vikings are working out former #Jaguars speedy WR DeDe Westbrook tomorrow, source said, as Westbrook indicated on Instagram. He has three teams interested, but will likely sign in Minnesota if all goes well. The familiarity with former Jax WRs coach Keenan McCardell helps.
He tore an ACL, not much action last year. Previous two years had over 60 catches. Drafted in 2017, still relatively young. Vikings need someone at the #3 with some experience. May hear a decision tomorrow. For myself I would like to see more depth at WR. Nobody is looking at him as a starter. He should be an upgrade over B Johnson, and Beebe.Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:10 pm If this guy is as good as some are hyping him up to be he wouldn't be on the market anymore.
Yeah I mean most would be an upgrade over those two. I wish they had drafted a wide receiver myself.VikingTom wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:23 pmHe tore an ACL, not much action last year. Previous two years had over 60 catches. Drafted in 2017, still relatively young. Vikings need someone at the #3 with some experience. May here a decision tomorrow. For myself I would like to see more depth at WR. Nobody is looking at him as a starter. He should be an upgrade over B Johnson, and Beebe.Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:10 pm If this guy is as good as some are hyping him up to be he wouldn't be on the market anymore.
Speaking of the Sooners, what do you think about the story making the rounds of the Sooners and Texas joining the SEC?RandyMoss84 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:13 pm I am a Sooners fan so I am very excited if he signs with Vikings!
We did draft a WR and according to all reports he's pretty good.Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:26 pmYeah I mean most would be an upgrade over those two. I wish they had drafted a wide receiver myself.VikingTom wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:23 pm
He tore an ACL, not much action last year. Previous two years had over 60 catches. Drafted in 2017, still relatively young. Vikings need someone at the #3 with some experience. May here a decision tomorrow. For myself I would like to see more depth at WR. Nobody is looking at him as a starter. He should be an upgrade over B Johnson, and Beebe.
This is what I was wondering, VV.VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:48 amWe did draft a WR and according to all reports he's pretty good.Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:26 pm
Yeah I mean most would be an upgrade over those two. I wish they had drafted a wide receiver myself.
I have mixed feelings about it, I will be sad that Sooners will not winning Big 12 titles anymore and defeating Cowboys every year but on the other hand, at least Sooners will not get upset by Iowa State almost every year and Roll Tide-Sooners games every year would be fun so I just really hope it will work out for the best if Sooners move to the SECVikingTom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:41 amSpeaking of the Sooners, what do you think about the story making the rounds of the Sooners and Texas joining the SEC?RandyMoss84 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:13 pm I am a Sooners fan so I am very excited if he signs with Vikings!
I have read the Saints may also be hoping to sign Westbrook. Their receiving corp has taken a couple hits and they find themselves in need at that position. As for the Vikings, what I read keeps sounding like the visit is a formality and people feel he will sign with them. Kinda makes ya wonder if the contract parameters have already been taken care of with his agent. We shall see.
Mars Smith from what I have read has had a few more drops than you might wish to see, good speed, but needs improved route running. Then of course he is a rookie WR. Not many rookies shine their first season in the NFL.VikingPaul73 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:05 amThis is what I was wondering, VV.VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:48 am
We did draft a WR and according to all reports he's pretty good.
My first thought was, I wonder if they are not impressed by Mars Smith so far? Or is that reading too much into this?
Totally forgot about him. Hopefully he turns out to be good. My expectations aren't too high. I would have liked to see them draft one earlier.VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:48 amWe did draft a WR and according to all reports he's pretty good.Maelstrom88 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:26 pm
Yeah I mean most would be an upgrade over those two. I wish they had drafted a wide receiver myself.
Early in his career Westbrook was a rising star. He fell off the map recently. I'm simply very unsure of what we are getting assuming we sign him. I don't believe signing Westbrook would be any indication that we are unhappy with ISM.VikingPaul73 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:05 amThis is what I was wondering, VV.VikingsVictorious wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:48 am
We did draft a WR and according to all reports he's pretty good.
My first thought was, I wonder if they are not impressed by Mars Smith so far? Or is that reading too much into this?
VikingTom wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:48 pm Westbrook signs one year deal with Vikings.
https://www.twincities.com/2021/07/24/w ... h-vikings/
