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HardcoreVikesFan wrote:Lol what?! I am seeing this being 'reported' today and I am confused as hell. If it happens though, we should be all over Dunlap.

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2014/2/23/54 ... los-dunlap

http://walterfootball.com/combinerumors.php

It would be interesting. I think I'd be even more excited if the first report is correct and Domata Peko is the one who could be released.

D'Qwell Jackson - LB - Free Agent

ESPN Redskins reporter John Keim considers Washington a potential landing spot for free agent ILB D'Qwell Jackson.

The Redskins are in the market for a starting inside linebacker with London Fletcher done and Perry Riley a free agent. Jackson, 30, has a tie to the coaching staff in outside linebackers coach Brian Baker, who held that position with the Browns last season. He also went to the University of Maryland and would bring some of the leadership qualities Fletcher had. The linebacker-needy Vikings are also a potential option.
Source: ESPN.com

dead_poet wrote:D'Qwell Jackson - LB - Free Agent

ESPN Redskins reporter John Keim considers Washington a potential landing spot for free agent ILB D'Qwell Jackson.

The Redskins are in the market for a starting inside linebacker with London Fletcher done and Perry Riley a free agent. Jackson, 30, has a tie to the coaching staff in outside linebackers coach Brian Baker, who held that position with the Browns last season. He also went to the University of Maryland and would bring some of the leadership qualities Fletcher had. The linebacker-needy Vikings are also a potential option.
Source: ESPN.com

Anyone know much about this guy? I know he's a tackling machine (always near the top of IDP in fantasy football) but how is his coverage skills?

He's an upgrade for sure but I don't think he's the long term answer. 2 year deal couldn't hurt.

S197 wrote: Anyone know much about this guy? I know he's a tackling machine (always near the top of IDP in fantasy football) but how is his coverage skills?

He's good against the pass and an above-average blitzer.

D'Qwell Jackson - LB - Free Agent

Free agent ILB D'Qwell Jackson will visit the Titans this weekend before visiting the Broncos on Monday.

Tennessee and Jackson's former DC Ray Horton get the first shot at signing him. Jackson is reportedly drawing interest from at least five teams, with Minnesota and Washington joining Tennessee and Denver. Players often sign with the first team they visit, but the price is going to have to be right. Jackson likely isn't interested in discounts heading into his age-31 season.
Source: Jeff Legwold on Twitter

Dmizzle wrote:Looking back at this thread. I cant believe believe some people wanted the Vikings to trade for Fynn.

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Cripes, I know at one point I said it but this was before he went to Seattle and lost his gig to RW3. He had the game vs Lions and Patriots as good demo pieces.

dead_poet wrote:D'Qwell Jackson - LB - Free Agent

Free agent ILB D'Qwell Jackson will visit the Titans this weekend before visiting the Broncos on Monday.

Tennessee and Jackson's former DC Ray Horton get the first shot at signing him. Jackson is reportedly drawing interest from at least five teams, with Minnesota and Washington joining Tennessee and Denver. Players often sign with the first team they visit, but the price is going to have to be right. Jackson likely isn't interested in discounts heading into his age-31 season.
Source: Jeff Legwold on Twitter

Well even if we don't sign him (I wish we would get a chance) at least the team recognizes the need at linebacker.

One player a lot of people have the vikings targeting in free agency is Alterraun Verner (me included) but the more i look into it the more it starts to worry me we will be over paying for an average starter. If you look at his numbers his yearly interceptions were 3, 2, 1, before jumping to 5 in 2013. This is definitely a big boost over Chris Cook's 0 but is not indicative of a top notch corner. also passes deflected are 11, 8, 9, before jumping to 22 last year. If you watch the video at the bottom of his career interceptions you will notice a lot of bobbled catches, body catches along with 3 or so big play catches. I also went back and noticed the QB's he was intercepting in 2013 (Geno smith - 2, Matt Schuab - 1, Chad Henne - 1, and finally the only respectable QB Ben Rothlisberger - 1). Now don't get me wrong i still think he is a big upgrade and a quality starter but i'm worried we will give him pro-bowl money when he wont put up those numbers again.

Forgot to post the video i mentioned but here it is. Alterraun Verner Career Interceptions.

Loki wrote:One player a lot of people have the vikings targeting in free agency is Alterraun Verner (me included) but the more i look into it the more it starts to worry me we will be over paying for an average starter. If you look at his numbers his yearly interceptions were 3, 2, 1, before jumping to 5 in 2013. This is definitely a big boost over Chris Cook's 0 but is not indicative of a top notch corner. also passes deflected are 11, 8, 9, before jumping to 22 last year. If you watch the video at the bottom of his career interceptions you will notice a lot of bobbled catches, body catches along with 3 or so big play catches. I also went back and noticed the QB's he was intercepting in 2013 (Geno smith - 2, Matt Schuab - 1, Chad Henne - 1, and finally the only respectable QB Ben Rothlisberger - 1). Now don't get me wrong i still think he is a big upgrade and a quality starter but i'm worried we will give him pro-bowl money when he wont put up those numbers again.

The thing is, interceptions are not necessarily indicative of how well a player plays on the field. If we were to base his ability off stats solely, what is more impressive than his interceptions are his tackle and pass defense numbers. Verner may be small, but he is well above average in run support. Verner also has a knack for breaking up the ball.

I have watched Alterruan Verner since he was a rookie. Verner reminds me of Antonie Winfield by the way he plays. Of course, Winfield was the best in the league in run support from the outside, but Verner is impressive in his own right. Verner is only 5'10", but he plays (much like Winfield did) like he is 6'1". Trust me, Verner can ball. I would be more than happy to have him on this team.

An interesting (and unflattering) take on Michael Johnson:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1965 ... el-johnson

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

The Patriots have had no negotiations with free agent MLB Brandon Spikes this offseason, as expected.

The Patriots aren't even going to make an effort to bring back Spikes, who has consistently ruffled feathers in New England with a lack of professionalism. On the field, he's been a strong run defender and is just 26 years old. Spikes is going to have a solid market come March 11.
Source: Boston Herald

dead_poet wrote:Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

The Patriots have had no negotiations with free agent MLB Brandon Spikes this offseason, as expected.

The Patriots aren't even going to make an effort to bring back Spikes, who has consistently ruffled feathers in New England with a lack of professionalism. On the field, he's been a strong run defender and is just 26 years old. Spikes is going to have a solid market come March 11.
Source: Boston Herald

That's kind of intriguing. A young MLB who has shown good skill but bad ethic of work aka being late. Zimmer seems like a guy that would love him and change the way he thinks.

Verner is no doubt talented, but good lord... AFC QBs are just awful. Could you imagine if the AFC didn't have Brady and Manning? Their stars would be Flacco, Dalton, and Big Ben. A Truly awful conference. Schaub's picks to him were gimmes almost!