All the Vikings News: April 13
The following is free-agency news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on April 13, 2021 — via tweet.
Ezra Cleveland and the shuttle last year — in comparison to this year’s class.
Of the OL that participated in it at the 2020 combine, Ezra Cleveland (4.46) was the only prospect to meet the threshold. This year, here’s the OL who have met it (pro day numbers):
• Samuel Cosmi – 4.39
• Spencer Brown – 4.40
• Rashawn Slater – 4.45
• Jimmy Morrissey – 4.47— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) April 13, 2021
Statement on Daunte Wright.
Statement from the #Vikings on the senseless killing of Daunte Wright pic.twitter.com/7G6feIC6L7
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 13, 2021
Guaranteed cheddar for Bridge.
Bridgewater is guaranteed $17 million by Week 1 https://t.co/bOCZSZcvzC
— NBC Sports EDGE Football (@NBCSEdgeFB) April 13, 2021
The nose tackle interacts with fans.
REAL LOVE??? It’s Time To Get Involved NOW???⏱ https://t.co/4jOM3ndS2d
— Michael Pierce (@mikepierce_97) April 13, 2021
No discourse between Darnold and Bridgewater.
Sam Darnold hasn't spoken with Teddy Bridgewater since the trade to Carolina. https://t.co/wkuxggGr00
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 13, 2021
An AVT prediction.
I believe this is the player the Minnesota Vikings select at #14. https://t.co/1qkGG0CwFC
— JJDEMARAY (@JJDEMARAY) April 13, 2021
If Edelman gets into the HOF, so does Thielen — is the theory.
Give Adam Thielen his jacket now based on this HOF criteria. https://t.co/O5JyflSLvO
— Dominique Clare (@DomClare) April 13, 2021
Kendrick Green tape.
Get Kendrick Green in a zone scheme, preferably at center. Please and thank you. pic.twitter.com/jubr3wZRVP
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) April 12, 2021
Wolfson on the Vikings 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
Bomani comes in hot.
bottom line is, if you've ever said "kirk cousins is my ideal quarterback," you ain't no damn genius. and if "he reminds me of kirk cousins" makes you take a guy no. 3 — you took cousins in the 4th round — you are a fool.
which is why i kinda think the 49ers go lance or fields
— bomani (@bomani_jones) April 12, 2021
Old Vikings rival nearly went to Denver.
The #Broncos did make a trade offer to the #Lions for QB Matthew Stafford before they got outbid by the #Rams
The offer: 9th overall pick in the 2021 Draft for Stafford and a 2nd round pick. [via @theMMQB]https://t.co/vCUbJ3DgKX pic.twitter.com/d1CZneS2Fg
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 12, 2021
Daily AVT fodder.
Best pass sets: Alijah Vera-Tucker
“His 91.7 pass-blocking grade on 297 true pass sets over the past two years is far and away tops in the draft class.” ?? #SKOL https://t.co/txjX1wiePR
— PFF MIN Vikings (@PFF_Vikings) April 13, 2021
Tomlinson the biggest addition. Reiff the biggest loss. Need is OL — all per this article. Give it a read.
NFC North roster reset (by @TCNGrantGordon): Who's the biggest offseason addition for the Vikings?https://t.co/FysWnTYssk pic.twitter.com/q2LSOxd0MU
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) April 13, 2021
SKOR North asks if the Vikings will stun folks and draft a QB at #14.
Will Minnesota Vikings SHOCK everyone and draft a quarterback?
? : https://t.co/MiqfqFnqDt pic.twitter.com/iKOuXNatlC
— SKOR North (@SKORNorth) April 12, 2021
Randy Moss is not interested in coaching.
Indeed. But he said on my show two weeks ago that he has zero interest in coaching. Too much work. lol
— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) April 13, 2021
The Jaire Alexander hype gets swatted by a Vikings fan.
Love the narrative ?
First game-Justin Jefferson didn't start. Thielen had 110 first game. Idk how much vs Jaire though. But Thielen did get few 1st downs and 19 yard TD on him.
Second game- Vikings only threw the ball 14 times lmao still won with 3rd/4th string defense… https://t.co/eqVjnvbEel
— Kyle Ostoyic (@OstoyicKyle) April 13, 2021
Former Viking confused in Miami.
Being in Miami and people saying “hello papi” to me throws me off every single day….
— Ifeadi The Storyteller (@IfeadiOdenigbo) April 13, 2021
Inexplicably, Jones is the favorite to go at #3.
Odds to be No. 3 pick via DraftKings:
? Mac Jones: -200
? Justin Fields: +175
? Trey Lance: +400@PFF_Eric on why Justin Fields to go No.3 is the best bet of the draft ⤵️ https://t.co/8mgwqFxTMk— PFF (@PFF) April 13, 2021
Thielen with Edelman love.
What a career! Congrats on all the success and thanks for all the motivation for those coming behind you! @Edelman11 https://t.co/ebKXFOunSl
— Adam Thielen (@athielen19) April 13, 2021
Trades’re coming.
Since Rick Spielman was promoted to be the team's GM in 2012, the #Vikings have made at least one trade during each of the last 9 NFL Drafts
— Adam Patrick (@Str8_Cash_Homey) April 13, 2021
NFL MVP odds.
Early odds on 2021 NFL MVP are out from @betonline_ag and Tom Brady is tied for sixth-best odds, at 16:1. pic.twitter.com/UkqTznDju2
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) April 13, 2021
Another guard may be gone.
A source said the Houston Texans have offered a contract to former #Vikings guard-center Nick Easton and it was said by one source to be a reasonable offer but he's still pondering his options.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 13, 2021
The phone will be ringing.
At max I have three of the top 5 defensive players in this draft coming off of the board by pick 14. Someone is gonna be willing to make a substantial trade for one of those players just a matter of how far Minnesota wants to move back if at all
— Deshawn Vaughan NFL (@vikingsfans16) April 13, 2021
Don’t really understand this, but it sounds impressive.
Former #Vikings QB Case Keenum finds himself among the league’s best since 2014 at making sure unblocked pressures don’t affect a play. https://t.co/oFUdu8JPjD
— PFF MIN Vikings (@PFF_Vikings) April 13, 2021
The Players Union is taking a stand.
A statement from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers players. pic.twitter.com/SOa24L779P
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 13, 2021
It seems the Vikings have interest in a former alumnus and ex-Titan.
#Vikings have sent out some feelers on free-agent TE MyCole Pruitt, who was drafted by them in fifth round in 2015 and played with them from 2015-16 but nothing is close on any possible signing. Vikings snooping around on TEs due to Kyle Rudolph exit and Hale Hentges retirement.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 14, 2021
[as a song lyric] New coach on the Minnesota Vikings.
Congratulations to @SteepDiesel, named Asst. Special Teams Coach for the @Vikings. Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/BEgx62ZMgD pic.twitter.com/woijFB7gV7
— De Smet Jesuit High School (@DeSmetJesuitHS) April 14, 2021
Oh, and some context.
Cornerback Robert Steeples played 12 special teams snaps for the #Vikings in two December games in 2013 for the only regular-season action of his NFL career. Now, he's the new Vikings assistant special teams coach.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 14, 2021
A very random CBS highlight. We’ll take it.
Remember when Brett Favre took on the Packers for the first time… and he absolutely DICED them up?
Still wild to see Favre as the @Vikings QB.
via @nflthrowbackpic.twitter.com/1fyMBnhtkb
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) April 13, 2021
Perhaps this will inject Super Bowl magic into the logo.
The shot in the arm the Vikings need to win a Super Bowl. You're welcome! #skol pic.twitter.com/OJoC6Njc9O
— Scott Badger (@34badger34) April 13, 2021
Now this — takes a pair of downstairs items to put forth into the world.
I would have no problem with the #Vikings trading Adam Thielen for a 2nd-round pick in this year's draft… pic.twitter.com/iZIR5YBPnC
— Adam Patrick (@Str8_Cash_Homey) April 13, 2021
Sosa wants Marshall and Foreman in the HOF.
Jim Marshall and Chuck Foreman #Vikings https://t.co/PkFHXQOhqD
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) April 13, 2021