2016 NFL Draft thread

[dead_poet]

Weatherly ran a 4.61-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, and put up 23 repetitions on the bench press. He stands 6-foot-4 and boasts 34 1/2-inch arms; he's next in the mold of shape-shifting rushers like Everson Griffen, Anthony Barr and Danielle Hunter. He's going to need some work in the NFL, particularly as he shifts to defensive end, but his size and speed fit squarely in the range of the players the Vikings are trying to collect. They'll see if they can mold him into another successful pass-rusher.

http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikin ... -weatherly

[Mothman]

Rick couldn't even throw me a bone with Blythe. Why does he hate me

Maybe he doesn't like your avatar.

[jackal]

I hope the German Unicorn works out ...

He can stick his horn in the Packers

[Texas Vike]

I hope the German Unicorn works out ...

He can stick his horn in the Packers

The German Unicorn. Love it!

[Norv Zimmer]

My only let down in the draft is that the vikings didn't draft a punter. I hate Locke so much. I am not biased or anything because I am not a ndsu bison fan. But, I do live in fargo and it would be worth it for the Vikings to bring in Ben lecompte. He is a great punter, field goal kicker, and kickoff guy.

[dead_poet]

Maybe he doesn't like your avatar.

He just wants to ensure I never change it.

[S197]

UDFAs heading to Minnesota (all via @NEPD_Loyko)

Brandon Ross, RB, Maryland
Jake Ganus, LB, Georgia
Kyle Carter, TE, Penn State

[dead_poet]

Spielman on UDFA: Trying to pinpoint the best available but said this year was difficult bc of the great depth on current roster..

[dead_poet]

Spielman: #Vikings new OL coach Tony Sparano helped pinpoint 4th-rd pick Willie Beavers. Projects him as guard initially.

[dead_poet]

Spielman says Kearse fell because of inconsistencies, he didn't run as fast as he would've hoped. Praises unique length and stride.

[dead_poet]

How unusual was scouting process with Moritz Boehringer? #Vikings' first -- and to date, only -- game film of him is from YouTube clips.

[S197]

Packers just signed Gophers punter

[HardcoreVikesFan]

Via PFF

Oh really? Not the guy who only allow a 25% catch rate all season? Or, what, two TDs at most?

PFF just needs to die a slow and painful death. FOH with that analysis. I love the Kearse pick, but I guarantee you there is no way Kearse graded out better than Alexander.

[dead_poet]

Spielman: "I think we've addressed defense heavily over last two years...we focused a little bit more on offensive side to help younger qb"

[Crax]

I hope the Vikings at least try and invite tom Hackett. I'm sure plenty of others will though