All the Vikings News: April 12
Dustin Baker
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The following is free-agency news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on April 12, 2021 — via tweet.
Kyle Trask, who should be available to the Vikings, with some highlights on this Monday.
Really nice rep here from Kyle Trask. Sets his feet and drops it in the bucket for Kadarius Toney over the outside shoulder pic.twitter.com/VHkgTSQ3q5
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) April 12, 2021
The more QBs that go off the board in the Top 10 — the better for the Vikings.
Mac Jones might not ultimately be the pick at 3, but if you think the 49ers have no genuine interest in him, you're in denial at this point
— Computer Cowboy (@benbbaldwin) April 12, 2021
Babymoon yesterday for the Thielens.
Weekend babymooning ???♥️ pic.twitter.com/0Mw6lsLegB
— Caitlin Thielen (@MRS_T_19) April 11, 2021
Pro Days this week [again] for Fields and Lance.
#OSU QB Justin Fields has his second Pro Day on Wednesday and #NDSU QB Trey Lance has his next Monday. #49ers GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan will be at both. While there appears to be a leader in the clubhouse at No. 3, they’ll use all available time to make a final call.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 12, 2021
All OL is in play for Minnesota during this draft.
Watching #Nebraska LT Brenden Jaimes, really impressed with his active hands, craftiness in pass sets.
This one in particular against #NW, he counters the swim move with a spin to get himself back in position. One of the more impressive, athletic reps I've seen this draft cycle. pic.twitter.com/YHpNCB9qJv
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) April 12, 2021
Spielman trades back for AVT.
Fields to DEN, among other nuggets, is the news here from Tanishka Mhaskar.
via @skoltanishka https://t.co/XFrMx24cKL
— FranchiseTagged (@Franchise_Tagd) April 12, 2021
The medical concern candidates.
With medical checks taking place in Indy over the past few days, I wrote about five 2021 draft prospects with injury concerns who could be fits for the #Vikings (including two of the top defensive players in the entire class).
Are they worth the risk? https://t.co/7EhBqqhPER
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) April 11, 2021
Bridgewater could be a Bronco.
Some old friends from his time with the #Vikings might be interested in adding Teddy Bridgewater to the #Broncos this offseasonhttps://t.co/Af28t3kePw
— The Viking Age (@TheVikingAge) April 12, 2021
AVT keeps popping up.
14th overall pick—Minnesota Vikings (@Brother0range) select Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL, USC
— ?????? ?⚫️ (@EmpireFalcons) April 11, 2021
OT from Northwestern, Rashawn Slater, is the son of former Timberwolf, Reggie Slater.
From today's paper, ex-Timberwolves post man Reggie Slater, known for his gritty play as an undersized overachiever, passed on his work ethic to his son, Northwestern tackle Rashawn Slater, a potential #Vikings pick at No. 14: https://t.co/pBly2rQVTX
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 11, 2021
SKOR North runs with the Orlovsky tweet.
SHOCKER: Will the Minnesota Vikings "shock" everyone and draft a quarterback early in the NFL Draft?! ESPN's @danorlovsky7 thinks so. ?? pic.twitter.com/vMDiCUCZZZ
— SKOR North (@SKORNorth) April 12, 2021
From a couple of months ago, Luke Braun explains Kirk Cousins’ contract.
I am once again posting it https://t.co/gJHdZZtp6v
— Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) April 11, 2021
Cousins’ career “regular” numbers versus “garbage time” numbers.
here you go.
Kirk Cousins Passing,
4th Quarter,
Trailing by 14+ Points,
Career:2,251 Passing Yards
17 Passing TDs
9 INTs
93.3 Passer RatingKirk Cousins Passing,
All Other Scenarios,
Career:26,121 Passing Yards
173 Passing TDs
75 INTs
98.3 Passer Rating https://t.co/s5Rt4s0MLh— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) April 12, 2021
Well, this is turning into an AVT day.
Alijah Vera-Tucker is ready to hear his name called on Draft Night. ?
Get to know the offensive lineman from @USC_FB. @ALIJAHVT
?: 2021 #NFLDraft — April 29 – May 1 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC pic.twitter.com/skFR8hd2OM
— NFL (@NFL) April 12, 2021
A Vikings foe gets a movie.
Kevin James is going to play Saints coach Sean Payton in a Netflix movie called "Home Team."
The movie is based on when Payton was suspended in 2012 and coached his son's sixth-grade football team.
(via @peter_king) pic.twitter.com/pUIFt0Kri4
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) April 12, 2021
2021 QB Draft Class data.
? 2021 Quantifying Quarterbacks is live! ?
3,500 passes worth of data between nine QBs. Adjusted accuracy, pressures rates, play outside the pocket, third/fourth down play, and plenty more. https://t.co/8vYiOzshXX
— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) April 12, 2021
More context from Wolfson on the Vikings doing QB homework.
The QB work done by #Vikings was mentioned on my weekend podcast, is why I wanted to have J.T. O'Sullivan on. They've connected with many for virtual interviews. Former Florida and Arkansas QB Feleipe Franks is another, and Vikings QB coach was at his Pro Day. https://t.co/s16XBJTAaQ
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 12, 2021
The Viking Age‘s Luke Parrish is rather sarcastic about Peyton Ramsey.
I've always wanted a Hoosier to get drafted by the Vikings and that dream is gonna come true with Peyton Ramsey lmao I am sick
— Luke Parrish (@LukeParrish_NFL) April 12, 2021
Peter King: "Starting to think" Kyle Trask goes in first round of NFL Draft:https://t.co/sImvp71Dre pic.twitter.com/BO2sSfaQ5D
— 247Sports (@247Sports) April 12, 2021
Tiny change this gent falls to Minnesota.
Jaylen Waddle’s speed makes everyone around him look as if they’re in slow motion. He turns small plays into explosive ones, plays bigger than his size, has the ability to track and high point the ball out of the air, and he's also an excellent returner. pic.twitter.com/WKgEVXKQHH
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) April 12, 2021
A practice-squader to Steel Town.
Steelers sign DL Abdullah Anderson, who spent much of last season on #Vikings practice squad. He got into one game, and played 10 snaps Nov. 8 vs. Detroit. He was not signed to a futures deal by the Vikings after the season. https://t.co/5bysd6msgW
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 12, 2021
No love for Randy’s boy.
Indications are the #Vikings are not at this time pursuing tight end Thaddeus Moss, the son of legendary Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss. Thaddeus was waived last Friday by Washington. He'll either clear waivers or be claimed by a team at 3 p.m. CDT today.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 12, 2021
A fully vaccinated Bud.
Legendary #Vikings coach Bud Grant, who turns 94 May 20, said he received second vaccine dose about a month ago & is feeling fine He continues to spend plenty of time at his north Wisconsin lakeside cabin “Most of the family has gotten their shots & they’re free to come’’ he said
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 12, 2021
This guy graces about 1 out of every 15 Vikings mock drafts.
#Miami DE Jaelan Phillips, whose impressive Pro Day has him rising up draft boards, was not in Indy last week for medical evaluations because he tested positive for COVID-19, source said, though he’ll receive his physical with plenty of time prior to Draft night.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 12, 2021
And there goes “Moss’ boy” to the Bengals.
Former Washington TE Thaddeus Moss, the son of Randy, has been claimed by the #Bengals, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 12, 2021
Julian Edelman retires. Hall of Fame chat instantly circulates. Perspective stats are provided.
Julian Edelman,
Career:
6,822 Receiving Yards / 36 Rec TDsJake Reed,
Career:
6,999 Receiving Yards / 36 Rec TDs— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) April 12, 2021