All the Vikings News: April 14
Dustin Baker
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The following is free-agency news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on April 14, 2021 — via tweet.
A media personality cannot determine if the quarterback is good.
Kirk Cousins ranks 3rd all-time in completion %, 6th all-time QB rating, 15th all-time in Yards Per Attempt (ahead of Brees, Brady, Peyton Manning…)
WOW!!! RIGHT??
So why don’t his teams win more?
We discussed on today's Purple Daily. https://t.co/qW6aOPQUKV
— Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) April 13, 2021
Fields has another Pro Day.
Justin Fields’ second pro day is today.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 14, 2021
This dude would be a cheap EDGE option for Zimmer, but now he may head westward.
Cowboys’ free agent pass rusher Aldon Smith is visiting the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Seattle had trade talks with the Cowboys last season for Smith, who had five sacks.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 14, 2021
Sometimes mocked to the Vikings, PFF questions whether Horn is a 1st-Rounder.
“I don’t even know if [Jaycee Horn] is a 1st-round player.” ?
? @PFF_Sam ? pic.twitter.com/zPwTNmTg9u
— PFF (@PFF) April 14, 2021
Smith could be there for the Vikings, and his hand is fine.
Two positive medical reports for two #Bama top prospects after a visit to Indy:
— RB Najee Harris’ ankle checked out well with no concerns & shouldn't affect his stock, sources say.
— WR Devonta Smith’s dislocated finger with torn ligaments is healing fine with no issues ahead.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 14, 2021
Come on, fans. Be smart — go Best Player Available.
sigh pic.twitter.com/ksbri7TIlo
— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) April 14, 2021
A Top 10 offense in 2020.
Kirk Cousins faced pressure on 38.6% of his dropbacks, 3rd most in the NFL
despite hitting a home run by drafting Justin Jefferson in round 1, Minnesota lacks depth at WR, but offensive line is by far their biggest area of need on offensehttps://t.co/sYaaQe19EC pic.twitter.com/leVPD5Sp53
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 14, 2021
More warm-fuzzies about Steeples.
Talked to ex-#Vikings CB & now asst coach Robert Steeples: “The Vikings helped me realize a childhood dream being an NFL player & so it’s awesome to see it come full circle and them helping me realize an adulthood dream of me becoming an NFL coach So it’s an exciting opportunity"
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 14, 2021
Braun humor.
state of vikings current pass rush: pic.twitter.com/im5dFqMyMf
— Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) April 13, 2021
This trade rumor re-ignited when Bleacher Report lifted it up on 4/13.
Would y’all do this? #Vikings pic.twitter.com/RV0CXSjicv
— Optimistic Vikings fan (@Superskolfan) April 13, 2021
To date in four mocks, Kiper has gone Vera-Tucker (twice), Sewell, and now Darrisaw. A pattern.
In Mel Kiper's 4.0 mock draft, the Minnesota Vikings select offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw! pic.twitter.com/Q6HmpETQb8
— SKOR North (@SKORNorth) April 13, 2021
More Sharp stuff.
the Vikings…
have the #29 most draft capital of the first 2 rounds
and the #1 most of rounds 3-7
overall, it's their 2nd most of the last 7 years
what should they do with all their mid-round picks?@LordReebs & @DanPizzuta analyze every position:https://t.co/sYaaQe19EC pic.twitter.com/dzKhwVycsO
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 14, 2021
Virtual work.
#Vikings begin spring drills Monday in virtual manner but plenty of questions remain on how they will end up being conducted. On heels of statements by Broncos & Seahawks one-time union rep Stephen Weatherly said Vikings have yet to have discussion as team https://t.co/AJ3HutwomK
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 13, 2021
A former Viking represents the team.
On heels of statements by Broncos and Seahawks, it's worth noting #Vikings LB Eric Kendricks is the team's union representative. The first alternate has been center Brett Jones, an unsigned free agent, second alternate guard Dakota Dozier and third alternate tackle Brian O'Neill.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 13, 2021
Solidarity from DET.
A statement from the Detroit Lions players: pic.twitter.com/Ew2piOTMIk
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) April 14, 2021
Indeed, the torch is being passed.
Seems to be a changing of the guard across the #NFL at the WR position!
MIN Thielen ??Jefferson
ATL Julio??Ridley
DAL Cooper??Lamb
PIT Juju??Claypool
TB Evans??Godwin
SEA Lockett??DK
SF Deebo??Aiyuk
DEN Sutton??JeudySeveral are obvious.
Others can definitely be discussed!?? pic.twitter.com/oYZcBKHD9G
— Chris Robin (@DetroitBeastie) April 14, 2021
Same.
#Vikings NT Michael Pierce said he "regretted it to an extent" opting out as the season when on when he saw how well the NFL handled the coronavirus.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 14, 2021
Student of Linval University.
#Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce: "I studied Linval (Joseph) over the past few years even before I got interest from the Vikings.'' Said he wants to mold himself after Joseph and be a "dominant" run stopper.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 14, 2021
JJ with a clapback.
Do I got memory lost or did we just win the championship 2 years ago?? https://t.co/l9riy3KuH3
— JJETS✈️ (@JJettas2) April 14, 2021
Humor from Purple FTW.
When you see Michael Pierce is vaccinated and ready to rock & roll. pic.twitter.com/SJylse39h6
— Purple FTW! Podcast (@PurpleForTheWin) April 14, 2021
Clowney to CLE. He won’t be joining the Vikings.
The Cleveland Browns have finally signed Jadeveon Clowney. https://t.co/ogAB4I4T1f
— FanSided (@FanSided) April 14, 2021
Voice of the Vikings with a unique look.
Looking forward to getting this #Vikings Draft chat on the #92Noon show page! @GabeAHenderson with that dude in the headband. pic.twitter.com/EGHddAGwCL
— Eric Nordquist (@madproducer1) April 13, 2021
Pretty sweet work here by this Twitter account.
A history of Minnesota Vikings first round draft picks: pic.twitter.com/REXKW0BTeL
— Vikings Couch (@VikingsCouch) April 14, 2021
Quite the promotion.
Andre Patterson has been promoted to Assistant Head Coach.
Patterson will continue to help oversee Minnesota’s defense as co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
?: https://t.co/x8HqQ2xwHy pic.twitter.com/QZhGTQ5ePC
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 14, 2021
More on the Vikings commitment to mental health.
"People might [say], ‘Oh, you play football,’ & [think] you have to be this big, strong man on the field all the time, & that doesn’t always translate to off the field. We have emotions & … things in life we have to deal with.”
?: https://t.co/8I27Rkvg1h pic.twitter.com/dYYZ8s2ao9
— Lindsey Young (@LindseyMNSports) April 14, 2021
And the opt-out man from 2020 is now fully vaccinated.
#Vikings DT Michael Pierce said he's fully vaccinated now with Phizer.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) April 14, 2021
Ruthless, but it might just do the trick.
Another NFL memo to clubs tonight noted a primary incentive for players to show up to voluntary workouts: Get hurt at the team facility, you have injury protection. Get hurt elsewhere, you don’t and “a club will not be responsible for the player’s compensation or other benefits.” pic.twitter.com/oS46ZkzpAB
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 15, 2021