All the Vikings News: April 5
The following is free-agency news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on April 5, 2021 — via tweet.
Team Trade-Down in MN.
Since Rick Spielman was promoted to GM in 2012, the #Vikings have never used their top pick in the first round of the NFL Draft to move up on draft day
They've either stayed put or traded back
— Adam Patrick (@adampatrickNFL) April 4, 2021
The feasibility of going DE in Round 1.
Looked at whether or not the Vikings could get away with ignoring the offensive line in the first round using a series of mocks https://t.co/d9jMfPKKfK
— Arif Hasan, but NFL 🏈 (@ArifHasanNFL) April 5, 2021
CB at No. 14. Patrick Surtain II.
🔥NEW MOCK DRAFT MONDAY🔥@Brentley12 just dropped his latest 2021 mock draft. Highlights:
🔷 Which QB do 49ers take?
🔶 Panthers trade into Top 5
🔷 Mac Jones to 👀
🔶 Cowboys pass on a CB
🔷 How many RBs go?
🔶 Chiefs add WR#FrontOffice33 | #NFLDrafthttps://t.co/iW1RJlclL6— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) April 5, 2021
The Packers-infused Jeopardy stuff airs today.
Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers begins his two-week run as "Jeopardy!" guest host today. As the show continues to look for a replacement for the great Alex Trebek, who died in November at the age of 80, Rodgers taped the Jeopardy episodes during two days in February. pic.twitter.com/HznkWV4yy0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 5, 2021
Falcons might move out of their spot — but who is the suitor?
Breer: Falcons talking to teams about No. 4 pick https://t.co/HAswkIgkTF
— Rotoworld Football (@rotoworld_fb) April 5, 2021
The budding HOF case for Harrison Smith.
When people say Harrison Smith not a HOF player. But when his stats in just 9 seasons are up there with some best S to play the game. Narrative changes 🤷♂️ @Vikings
This upcoming season Smith will add to this! (Season # 10) pic.twitter.com/k1E8rTzn3p
— Kyle Ostoyic (@OstoyicKyle) April 5, 2021
NFL Rumors keeps posting this.
Per report: #Ravens have entertained offers for Orlando Brown from #Bears #Chargers #Chiefs #Colts #Dolphins #Panthers #Vikings and #Washington #NFL #NFLFootball #NFLRumors pic.twitter.com/zHjd0RvU1z
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) April 4, 2021
Per TVA, safeties the Vikings can examine.
After the addition of Xavier Woods in free agency, who are some of the safety prospects the #Vikings might select in the 2021 NFL Drafthttps://t.co/1arbTKdXBt
— The Viking Age (@TheVikingAge) April 5, 2021
OT Spencer Brown specs.
Spencer Brown is a OT prospect in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 10 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1 out of 1134 OT from 1987 to 2021. https://t.co/PFyAdjxUKo #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/fUbqW9QoSj
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 5, 2021
Luke’s podcast does draft stuff today.
It's Mock Draft Monday, and yes, this guy can play guard
🟣 7-round #Vikings mock
🟡 Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT USC
🟣 How to get into the 2nd without a gigantic trade down🔊 https://t.co/5QEGogFUNU pic.twitter.com/ElGdUiaxdT
— Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) April 5, 2021
24 days until the 2021 NFL Draft.
Good morning ☀️ the draft is in just 24 days! #NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/dOpbRLNNRs
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) April 5, 2021
Mock from a KFANer.
This would be a very good draft for the #Vikings. The only trade I made was moving back with Washington in the first for pick 19 and 51. pic.twitter.com/pybv3jYbut
— Jack Day (@jack_h_day) April 5, 2021
“State of the Vikings” raises the stakes.
https://twitter.com/vikingsMNtweet/status/1379097279378944001?s=20
A change is maybe in the works for jersey number flexibility.
The #Chiefs proposal to expand the use of single-digit numbers is likely to pass when owners vote later this month, per @peter_king. 24 votes are needed.
This would be the updated look:
QB, K, P: 1-19
RB, TE, WR: 1-49, 80-89
DB: 1-49
LB: 1-59, 90-99
OL: 50-79
DL: 50-79, 90-99— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 5, 2021
Anti-trade-up feelings from Spencer.
i am very against trading up for anyone that isn't a QB or named Kyle Pitts.
— Spencer Thompson (@ThompsonNFL) April 5, 2021
Another Mock.
🚨🚨Mock Draft Monday🚨🚨
Full TWO round mock draft w/ trades
– QBs control top 5
– A surprise in the top 10!
– Really good depth at CB, WR, OL
– 4 picks for the #Jetshttps://t.co/C79Hj4ij6G— Clay Smars (@ClaySmars) April 5, 2021
The Vikings actually draft a lot of OL.
Since 2016 the #Vikings have used
24.6 % of their Draft Capital on OL
18.2% of their Draft Capital on CB
16.7% of their Draft Capital on WR https://t.co/dDHMPUwPrs— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8) April 5, 2021
Trade up for Slater?
Would you like to see the #Vikings trade up to secure Rashawn Slater? 🤔https://t.co/73XVO3vhOt
— PFF MIN Vikings (@PFF_Vikings) April 5, 2021
Per Wolfson, Basham is Everson Griffen-esque.
Andy Carlson with an intriguing tweet. Basham Jr. appears to have some Everson Griffen to his game. #Vikings have connected with him multiple times for conversations. https://t.co/ZpnsJsdM5I
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 5, 2021
Life-after-football is shoring up for the Vikings rival.
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tells @PatMcAfeeShow he would want the full-time Jeopardy gig: "I would love to be the host of Jeopardy, yes."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 5, 2021
Bombshell news from a 2021 Vikings opponent.
BREAKING: #Jets are trading QB Sam Darnold to the #Panthers. #Jets get a 6th this year and a 2nd and 4th next year, per @AdamSchefter.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 5, 2021
what the…
1. Jags: Lawrence
2. Jets: Wilson
3. 49ers: Lance
4. Falcons: Pitts
5. Bengals: Sewell
6. Dolphins: Chase
7. Lions: Parsons
8. Panthers: Smith
9. Broncos: Surtain
10. Cowboys: Horn
11. Giants: Waddle
12. Eagles: Slater
13. Chargers: Darrisaw
14. Vikings: JUSTIN FIELDS👀👀👀
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) April 5, 2021
Cue the Bridgewater QB2 chatter.
me, thinking about reworking teddy's deal and bringing him in as a backup to kirk just to watch #VikingsTwitter burn to the ground pic.twitter.com/12uglMSQ2I
— Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) April 5, 2021
A Vikings bombshell.
#Breaking I’ve learned from sources that #MinnesotaVikings Cornerback Jeff Gladney has turned himself into the Dallas County Jail after the #NFL player posted a $10,000 bond on a charge 3rd degree felony family violence assault. pic.twitter.com/Wz6mTReTzP
— J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) April 5, 2021
A teammate has advice.
https://twitter.com/leellxvii/status/1379182343425044480?s=20
Teddy scenarios.
Best options for Teddy Bridgewater, in our view:
1. Trade to SF at reduced salary, as veteran option while rookie gets ready.
2. Trade to Denver at reduced salary, as potential starter.
3. Cut by Panthers and sign with Bucs, where TB5 can back up TB12.https://t.co/XS95a2Lsfy— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 5, 2021
The gruesome details.
This Jeff Gladney case is a really rough read. So heartbreaking. ☹️ pic.twitter.com/PaUt0ubH2Q
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) April 5, 2021
