Mark Craig: Vikings compare favorably to NFC champ 49ers

[NextQuestion]

We'll totally get T'eo right?

Good god our D is going to get shredded by Flacco's deep ball. Our D plays well against guys like Smith, Schaub, Bradford, and the more classic in the pocket QBs. We really struggle vs mobile guys and I'm nervous about this year unless Everson Griffen gives us some speed.

[Mothman]

Some notables...

Dannell Ellerbe - LB - Ravens

Impending free agent ILB Dannell Ellerbe would prefer to re-sign with the Ravens, but he acknowledges that "it's a business."

It's the same stock answer Ellerbe gave after the regular season. "I would love to be here," Ellerbe said. "Baltimore is where I got my start, but it's not up to me. It's out of my control. The Ravens know how I feel. I hope we can work something out." Baltimore is expected to make Ellerbe a priority this offseason, as he's the heir apparent to Ray Lewis at inside 'backer.
Source: Baltimore Sun

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Brad Jones - LB - Packers

The Packers would like to re-sign impending free agent ILB Brad Jones.

Jones started 12 games, including the playoffs, and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 10 inside linebacker during the regular season. While Jones was exposed in the playoff loss to the 49ers, so was the rest of the Packers' defense. In an ideal world, the Packers would cut A.J. Hawk, and Jones would compete with D.J. Smith to start next to Desmond Bishop.

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Bradie James - LB - Texans

Thanks for the info!

[mansquatch]

IMO, what is needed at Mike is a guy with lateral speed that can get to the edge and string out running plays. Such Speed should also enable him to not be a total liability in coverage. It would also be nice if they could get a guy who can actually strike some fear via the blitz.

I do not mind that the Vikings are not very blitz happy team given the general effectiveness of their front 4, but it would be nice if they could get a higher ratio of success when they do decide to dial it up. Right now they are woeful.