All the Vikings News: April 8
Dustin Baker
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The following is free-agency news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on April 8, 2021 — via tweet.
Cronin says to plan for the future at QB.
There’s no doubt that Kirk Cousins is the Vikings QB in 2021, but now is the time for Rick Spielman to begin addressing the Cousins’ succession plan. A look at how Minnesota should handle drafting a quarterback and some targets that make sense. https://t.co/wzaMhSjVov
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) April 8, 2021
And responds to a Cousins believer.
That could be true. As I pointed out in my story, he plays well in 2021, they extend him, lower the $45M cap hit for 2022 and keep it moving. Can always trade a high round QB later. Having a succession plan also might help w/ job security if season doesn’t go well. https://t.co/8RQVZFGWeA
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) April 8, 2021
Use in your Jefferson supremacy arguments.
By PFF's numbers, Justin Jefferson averaged 19.2 yards per reception from the slot last year. 19.2!
No other qualifying receiver was above 16.8 yards.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) April 8, 2021
Food for thought.
The Vikings should sign a vet DE to start for them this year.
This isn’t the draft class to target a starter, long term DE with an early pick.
(I’m fine with them using a mid round pick on a prospect with traits)
— B. Hawkes (@bdhawkes) April 8, 2021
Olson would trade up for a QB.
QB – yes please
Pitts – I could talk myself into it
Sewell – no, too many other good options to trade up
— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) April 8, 2021
A nice batch.
2017 RB Draft Class ?
• Christian McCaffrey
• Dalvin Cook
• Alvin Kamara
• Aaron Jones
• Joe Mixon
• Leonard Fournette
• Kareem Hunt
• James Conner
• Marlon Mack
• Tarik Cohen
• Chris CarsonUndrafted: Matt Breida, Austin Ekeler, Corey Clement
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) April 8, 2021
Could be a Vikings target in light of the Gladney news.
Jaycee Horn in 2020:
Coverage Snaps: 239
Catches allowed: 8CB2 in the Draft pic.twitter.com/hkdjiZWfRk
— PFF Draft (@PFF_College) April 8, 2021
Farley says it better be him, though.
Caleb Farley: Draft a corner over me, I'll try to do you like Randy Moss. https://t.co/d1e4So722b
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 8, 2021
lol on this poll.
Which is the best #Vikings 1st-round pick?
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 8, 2021
Nothing new in the rumor mill per Wolfson.
Nothing new on my end on that front. I don't have a crystal ball to tell me everything that is to happen on April 29. LONG time with a lot of moving parts between today and 3 weeks from now.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 8, 2021
Merrimack has met with the team, evidently.
Under-the-radar draft prospect who's been generating some buzz lately: Merrimack guard Sam Cooper.
He's met with the Patriots, Dolphins, Browns, Giants, Chargers, Vikings, Falcons, Eagles, Texans, Bills and Chiefs. Nine teams were at his pro day. pic.twitter.com/1dAKbdUoBJ
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) April 6, 2021
Schrager successively and successfully nailed Bradbury to the Vikings in 2019 and Jefferson in 2020.
This one is MEANINGFUL because Schrager normally nails the Vikings' pick.
He has successively called Bradbury and Jefferson.
This time — it's Kwity Paye. ? https://t.co/mtXnaxptIe
— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) April 8, 2021
Illuminates the possibility of Hill starting.
Could the #Vikings use Rashod Hill as a starter next year? @LukeBraunNFL breaks down the tape. https://t.co/iEJwhZVT0g
— Zone Coverage (@ZoneCoverageMN) April 8, 2021
Snark from Dave.
Wait Eric Wilson only got signed for 1 year $3.25M? Can't be true I was told he's a stud and way better than Anthony Barr #SKOL
— #GoBolts Dave (@VikingDave18) April 7, 2021
Troy Williamson sighting.
? Episode 37 ?
— NOW PLAYING —Troy Williamson and Alexis from FL.
Williamson gets ultra candid.
On the mic:
Troy Williamson @lexyarnold@BryantMckinnie@SalSpice@TCBrowner651@DustBaker https://t.co/3QYqd0pQAl— Bleav In Vikings Podcast (@BleavInVikings) April 8, 2021
Your guy Ted is sought after.
Multiple teams are interested in trading for #Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater, per @RapSheet
"Teams that are looking for a really really good backup to help whoever their [starting] quarterback is." pic.twitter.com/4ukJfxwJuL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 8, 2021
Pull ya #4 jerseys out.
Looks like Dalvin Cook would be down to go back to his college #4 if the Chiefs’ jersey number proposal passes ? pic.twitter.com/jCorjFaHpH
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) April 8, 2021
Well, well, well.
The #Vikings have been the best team at drafting RBs since 2011 ?
Where do they stack up for drafting at other positions? ⬇️https://t.co/lbkTOLZ7qx
— PFF MIN Vikings (@PFF_Vikings) April 8, 2021
A random 99-yarder memory.
This @GusFrerotte to Bernard Berrian 99 yard touchdown ??? pic.twitter.com/qCVDMuc99s
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) April 8, 2021
Pierce hype.
The TRENCHES WONT BE THE SAME!
?GANG ? pic.twitter.com/Ejz8RjMfgk— Michael Pierce (@mikepierce_97) April 7, 2021
We could already be looking at a jersey-number switch for Jefferson.
The NFL is expected to pass a rule that will relax jersey number restrictions, per @peter_king
— QB: 1-19
— WR: 1-49, 80-89
— RB: 1-49, 80-89
— TE: 1-49, 80-89
— DB: 1-49
— LB: 1-59, 90-99
— OL: 50-79
— DL: 50-79, 90-99These would be cold ‼️
(1/3) pic.twitter.com/i2ZpdzV2nd
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 8, 2021
A legacy piece about the embattled Gladney.
Jeff Gladney was arrested earlier this week and charged with felony assault. I wrote about what comes next — whether Gladney could face significant jail time, whether the NFL will suspend him and what repercussions he might face from Vikings organization:https://t.co/zFOK042Jya
— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) April 8, 2021
Radunz interviews with the club.
Becker native and former NDSU Bison OL Dillon Radunz recently had a virtual interview with the #Vikings. His legendary HS coach, Dwight Lundeen, told the St. Cloud Times in 2015 that he saw Radunz playing on Sundays. Spot on. pic.twitter.com/dA9WY0oAlt
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 8, 2021
Trask and Pond are names to remember.
Believe they have connected with Trask, had good representation at Mond's Pro Day, and I am sure there are many others. Virtual interviews are pretty easy to do, so they've done many (all positions).
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 8, 2021
Otherwise, QB is a crapshoot.
This year is more a crapshoot than others — no visits, for one, complicates things. So sure, they've done work, but they've done work on everyone. It's all a guessing game.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 8, 2021