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2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:27 pm
by 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
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:31 pm
by Mothman
dead_poet wrote:Rick couldn't even throw me a bone with Blythe. Why does he hate me
Maybe he doesn't like your avatar.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:38 pm
by jackal
I hope the German Unicorn works out ...
He can stick his horn in the Packers
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:02 pm
by Texas Vike
jackal wrote:I hope the German Unicorn works out ...
He can stick his horn in the Packers
The German Unicorn. Love it!
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:02 pm
by 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.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:20 pm
by dead_poet
Mothman wrote:
Maybe he doesn't like your avatar.
He just wants to ensure I never change it.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:25 pm
by S197
UDFAs heading to Minnesota (all via @NEPD_Loyko)
Brandon Ross, RB, Maryland
Jake Ganus, LB, Georgia
Kyle Carter, TE, Penn State
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:27 pm
by 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..
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:27 pm
by dead_poet
Spielman: #Vikings new OL coach Tony Sparano helped pinpoint 4th-rd pick Willie Beavers. Projects him as guard initially.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:28 pm
by 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.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:29 pm
by dead_poet
How unusual was scouting process with Moritz Boehringer? #Vikings' first -- and to date, only -- game film of him is from YouTube clips.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:29 pm
by S197
Packers just signed Gophers punter
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:34 pm
by HardcoreVikesFan
dead_poet wrote: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.
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:39 pm
by 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"
Re: 2016 NFL Draft thread
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:43 pm
by Crax
I hope the Vikings at least try and invite tom Hackett. I'm sure plenty of others will though