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VikingPaul73 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:09 pm We have SOOOOOOOOOOOOO many holes to fill .... not sure WR makes much sense since we already have 2 all pro WR in a run first offense with a bad defense and a questionable OL.

Reminds me of 2005(???) when the lions took Mike Williams from USC at wr at 10 overall

Texas Vike wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:37 am I'd really like a monster DT to line up next to Pierce next year or a DE, in case Hunter can't come back and play. In round 2, I'd like OL help, possible an interior lineman to either replace Dozier or enable Ezra to kick out to tackle in the even that Reiff is handed his papers.

VikingLord wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:17 am

Texas Vike wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:37 am I'd really like a monster DT to line up next to Pierce next year or a DE, in case Hunter can't come back and play. In round 2, I'd like OL help, possible an interior lineman to either replace Dozier or enable Ezra to kick out to tackle in the even that Reiff is handed his papers.

I second, third and fourth that.

The draft gives what it gives so there might not be an interior DL/OL worth the spot where the Vikes end up, but if there is I don't see how they can pass.

It seems so clear that the Vikings offense is only as good as it's offensive line. When they are opening holes for Cook and protecting Cousins the Vikings can move and score. Without that, the skill positions just languish and the offense bogs down.

Defensively, the name of the game is limiting yardage on the early downs and forcing opponents into 3rd-and-longs consistently. You can't do that without good DL play. If the game against the Bears didn't make clear how important an interior anchor against the run is, I don't know what else can. Before Hicks went out, the Vikings couldn't run at all. After he went out, the running wasn't easy, but it was much easier and it helped Cousins and the passing game.

So definitely the Vikings should look to the lines if the right guy is there. The only way I could see them departing from this is if some uber-talent falls for some reason ala Randy Moss. If that were to happen and there is a guy at a skill position who is simply too good to pass up, sure, take him. That isn't likely to happen but the draft can surprise.

VikingPaul73 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:20 pm Well, I definitely seem to be in the minority in hoping they keep Reiff

I guess my reasons are twofold -

1. Reiff’s salary next year is high but certainly not outrageous for a competent LT. I think in terms of salary relative to performance there are better places to look on this roster (Rudolph, Harris, Barr)

2. Admittedly this might be because we’ve been so starved for competent OL play, but now that we seem to be getting it I don’t want to mess with it too much. Keep Reiff and you only have 1 question Mark for 2021- upgrade Dozier. Without Reiff you essentially have 3 question marks - Can Ezra take over successfully at LT, Dozier, RG vacated by Ezra.

For those that want Reiff gone is it more based on salary? Or do you think he’s just ok but not good enough to take us where we want to be (and you're very confident that Ezra will be a big improvement at LT)??

Honestly not trying to start an argument. I just respect your opinions and am very interested in your feedback on Reiff!

808vikingsfan wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:59 pm Trade up and get a future QB. Vikings aren't going anywhere with Cousins. He'll have his spurt where he plays well. Vikings will maybe squeeze into the playoffs and lose again. Cousins will struggle early in the season next year and the Vikings will have no chance of getting a 1st round bye. That's the key to winning the SB. Getting a 1st round bye. The Vikings will never achieve that with Cousins. He's a headcase. Every meaningless win now moves the team further and further away from their goal.

S197 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 4:14 pm What pick does this website have us at? Chase is the top receiver in the draft and could go within the first 5 picks. Definitely the first 10.

808vikingsfan wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:59 pm Trade up and get a future QB. Vikings aren't going anywhere with Cousins. He'll have his spurt where he plays well. Vikings will maybe squeeze into the playoffs and lose again. Cousins will struggle early in the season next year and the Vikings will have no chance of getting a 1st round bye. That's the key to winning the SB. Getting a 1st round bye. The Vikings will never achieve that with Cousins. He's a headcase. Every meaningless win now moves the team further and further away from their goal.