Categories: 1.3 Opinion NFL Draft 2012 Off-The-Field Issues
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Dennard & Adams Could Be Off The Board

By Adam Warwas

Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard once looked like a possible first round pick.  With the possible ability to switch over to safety at the next level, he was often connected to the Vikings second round pick in many mock drafts a few months back.

His draft stock has been on a slide ever since he had an unremarkable Senior Bowl week and NFL Scouting Combine.  Now, however, it seems that he could slide clear out of the Draft all together.

Dennard was reportedly arrested, now just days before the NFL Draft takes place, in Nebraska for allegedly assaulting a police officer.  Police say that a 2:00 a.m. bar fight resulted in police intervention which ended up seeing Dennard shove an officer and then punching the officer in the face.  It took four officers to restrain and arrest Dennard.

While Dennard and defensive end Everson Griffen could surely have fun comparing stories, he is clearly not of the character that one should purposely seek out in the NFL Draft until the prospect falls far enough to make the risk potentially worthwhile.

Speaking of prospects that could be on the Vikings radar getting into trouble, Ohio State tackle Mike Adams reportedly tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Scouting Combine.  Keep in mind that the Vikings are the same franchise that drafted Percy Harvin despite the same pre-Draft reports coming out about him and they are the same organization that brought drug trafficking felon Jerome Simpson in for a visit on 4/20.  Still, the report will not help Adams’ chances of being drafted in the first round, by the Vikings at 35, and could even help the case for seeing the Vikes draft Matt Kalil at the three spot.

Oh, and just to continue the theme of this post:  Vontaze Burfict is still an idiot.

Adam Warwas

Adam Warwas (Founder) has been writing about the Vikings for a total of eight years. Five of those years have been here at Vikings Territory where he continues to surround himself with enough talented individuals that people keep coming back. As proud as he is of what Vikings Territory has become, his real treasures are in his home... a beautiful wife and three amazing children (and a dog named Percy).

Tags: jerome simpson Matt Kalil mike adams

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  • Why on earth would you go and even take a chance on getting in trouble a week before the draft.
    So many stories of is crap happening, I can only wonder how much this blunder cost him.
    Live and Learn... Well for some of them.

  • Ouch.. Pretty stupid time to go celebrate that you might get drafted early.. Now that has changed clearly

  • The phrase "having shyt for brains" sure comes to mind with idiots like this. There's really no way to sugar coat it.

  • Just read that Jerome Simpson is still in Minnesota and a deal might be coming soon.

    • If that ends up happening, sounds like they might be looking for secondary help in the 2nd round...

      • Yeah I think you are right. I think they will target Harrison Smith 2nd round. They need help at safety bad.

    • rumor has it the vikings have done extensive research on ilb Burfict. We'll see how much of of an idiot he turns out to be on the field of play

  • Charlie, Norse

    Heard any indications on how many games Simpson will likely be suspended?

    • Johnny,
      I thought I read somewhere around 4 weeks, can't remember where I read it.
      Maybe Norse or someone else will know...

      • I thought I read that somewhere too Charlie but nothing etched in stone. O'l Simpson had better come pretty cheap, good thing Vikes start out with an easy schedule eh?

        • Johnny,
          If they do sign him, it would be around the Vet min and maybe incentives...
          Hope they start the season strong.
          Man, I hope we have a Great draft!

  • Is it just me, or does it always seem to be CB's getting in trouble? Seriously... what's the deal!