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Links Of The Week: Getting Closer To Draft Time

By Adam Warwas

You know the drill, here is the best of the best:

Some Hack Blogger tried to predict five guys the Vikings will target in a couple of weeks.
I’ve been making the case for a new punter all offseason, most recently profiling LSU punter Brad Wing, and it appears that the Vikings had him in for a workout.
Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker reportedly visited Winter Park last week, and it just might have been to see how he performs lining up at guard.
There are a number of reasons the Vikings should consider quarterback Geno Smith if he, somehow, begins to slide on Draft Day.
If the need at middle linebacker wasn’t so painfully obvious then Leslie Frazier’s recent comments might feel like a smokescreen.
An in-depth look at how this year’s middle linebackers stack up.
Some prospect names have surfaced regarding private visits to Winter Park.
Receivers coach George Stewart recently had some very nice things to say about USC wide out Robert Woods.
The Minnesota Legislature seems to think they can solve their stadium funding problems.
A sneak peak at the Vikings new uniforms indicates that there might be a little less yellow and a little more gold.
Everson Griffen is using his new baby as motivation for building on his best pro season.
Leslie Frazier still appears to want Antoine Winfield back and he wants everyone to know it.
A look at why Seattle should now be considered Minnesota-West.

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: antoine winfield geno smith leslie frazier

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Norseman66 says:

Apr 9, 2013 at 8:43 am

I do like that list that was put together by that " hack blogger" guy. I just think that Minter would actually be a better fit because he is a little quicker and would not be a liability in coverage that I think Teo would be. I do like Patton but I like Hopkins a little better, but I think either one would be a solid pick.
Norseman66 says:

Apr 9, 2013 at 10:36 am

Just read that Keenan Allen ran a 4.71 and a 4.75 at his pro day. Seems very slow to me. Also read that he is still not fully healed yet either. After already having a previous knee surgery and is slow in healing from his current PCL injury, that should raise some red flags about him and makes him a risk in the 1st round.
Purple Charlie says:

Apr 9, 2013 at 12:42 pm

Sounds like a problem.
Agreed, A red flag no doubt.
Fragile Freds says:

Apr 9, 2013 at 12:57 pm

"Everson Griffen is using his new baby as motivation for building on his best pro season."

This is kind of cool! Perhaps the new baby will also motivate him to well, get married. Just a thought.
- Purple Charlie says:
  
  Apr 9, 2013 at 2:10 pm
  
  I'm with ya .
Fragile Freds says:

Apr 9, 2013 at 1:07 pm

"There are a number of reasons the Vikings should consider quarterback Geno Smith if he, somehow, begins to slide on Draft Day."

There is a greater chance of finding Coach Buds dancing in this video wearing his traditional flannel shirt (red or black) than having the Vikes choose QB Leno Smith.

For the record Buds, don't try it...your back will snap like a twig.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x74puc_beyonce-single-ladies-official-musi_music#.UWRllFdPLfU
- Fran the Man says:
  
  Apr 10, 2013 at 12:27 pm
  
  Thanks alot Freds. I clicked on your link, watched about 7 seconds of it, up until the time my wife just happened to wander by. . .Thanks Pal.
  I'm heading out now to shovel some snow, take out the trash, maybe was a few windows. . .anything to get out of her glare.
  - Fragile Freds says:
    
    Apr 10, 2013 at 3:48 pm
    
    Sorry Frans!
Malte says:

Apr 9, 2013 at 2:29 pm

Some of the reasoning he gives behind why choosing geno smith will be a good idea is mind blowing stupid.
1. point is that we will have trait bait.
Look fellow. If None of the teams wanting to give up a first round pick this year for drafting him what the hell makes you think they are willing to do it in another year?
And we already have Cassel as a backup, there is simply only one reason to draft him and that'll be if he is the next payton manning, tom brady or aaron rodgers (hate to say it, but the dude is good)