All Things Vikings News: March 23
Dustin Baker
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The following is free-agency news applicable to the Minnesota Vikings on March 23, 2021 — via tweet.
Musings the Eric Fisher stuff.
I wonder how much Eric Fisher will want.
I’d take a chance on him but wouldn’t give him too much given the Achilles. #vikings
— Ali Siddiqui (@asiddiqui15) March 23, 2021
Thoughts on PP’s speed.
Let's talk about Patrick Peterson's speed: ??? pic.twitter.com/EVn6ibZscV
— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) March 23, 2021
Everyone goes to Alabama’s Pro Day.
I can promise that every team is there. It's ALABAMA!
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) March 23, 2021
Kevin Brown’s Tuesday thoughts.
If the Vikings can clear more cap space by extending Danielle Hunter and Harrison Smith, adding OLT Eric Fisher, OLG Forrest Lamp and S Will Parks on one-year deals makes sense. Re-signing Rashod Hill makes perfect sense with Fisher, who might not be ready right away (Achilles).
— Kevin Brown (@KevinBrownNFL) March 23, 2021
Mariota is off the board as potential Vikings backup QB.
#Raiders QB Marcus Mariota is expected to sign a reworked contract with Las Vegas, sources say, as he’ll get a 1-year deal worth $3.5M with a chance to make up to $8M including incentives. It was up and down the last few weeks, but he recently made the call to stick around.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2021
Rick Sosa equates Mac Jones to A.J. McCarron.
A.J. McCarron cloned #RollTide https://t.co/kSPrTLkCDI
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) March 23, 2021
Packers retain a CB.
huge news for the vikings https://t.co/SlTK058aiP
— Arif Hasan, in like a lion? (@ArifHasanNFL) March 23, 2021
Thompson’s thoughts.
Almost done with my 3rd game of Alijah Vera-Tucker and I think I prefer Darrisaw at 14 to him at 14.
I like a lot about Tucker and he'll probably be in the 15-20 range on my board, but I got one major issue with his game that prevents me from having AVT>Darrisaw.
— Spencer Thompson (@ThompsonNFL) March 23, 2021
Optimistic Vikings Fan has a bold forecast for the rest of free agency.
My list to get done before the draft:
Sign Eric Fisher
Sign Forrest Lamp
Extend Harrison Smith
Sign Xavier Woods
Extend and give pay raise to Hunter
Sign Carlos DunlapIs this all possible? ?♂️#Vikings
— Optimistic Vikings fan (@Superskolfan) March 23, 2021
The Vikings are there.
Patrick Surtain II and.. Devonta Smith?? https://t.co/nxlaDhXIah
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) March 23, 2021
Some Dalvin, the other one, fodder.
Someone asked what Dalvin Tomlinson's PRWR was but they deleted the tweet but I already wrote the response so:
7% as a defensive tackle, which ranked 35th out of 49 qualifiers. Was double-teamed on pass rushes at the 8th-highest rate though.
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) March 23, 2021
Important — because this would mean a former Zimmer associate is still in play for free agency.
This probably means the Seahawks aren’t bringing back Carlos Dunlap…
I kinda want to see the #Vikings make another FA move that isn’t an offensive lineman or safety just to watch this app burn https://t.co/1AADsb6dXg
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) March 23, 2021
UffDa. Giants pump the brakes, at least for a moment, on Rudolph.
There’s a snag in the #Giants’ addition of TE Kyle Rudolph. Sources say the team’s medical staff is concerned with Rudolph’s foot after his physical and believes he’ll need surgery. The sides are discussing how to proceed. The two-year deal was agreed to but not yet signed.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 23, 2021
A prominent Viking fan speculates that Zimmer will reign supreme and “get his CB.”
With the 14th pick the first round the Minnesota Vikings select ?? https://t.co/A5zExtHyiI
— AJ (@aj_2869) March 24, 2021
Pro Football Focus dropping knowledge about Cleveland’s 2020 performance.
Ezra Cleveland's run blocking grades broken down by blocking scheme:
– 71.5 in zone blocking, ranked 18th
– 56.7 in gap blocking, 30thCleveland's pass blocking in True Pass Sets (TPS):
– 33.2, 77th out of 92 Gs with 50+ TPS
— PFF MIN Vikings (@PFF_Vikings) March 24, 2021
Rick Sosa [evidently] suggests Cleveland to RT — and Brian O’Neill to LT.
Getting ready for that RT spot #Vikings https://t.co/eDnIPjstMA
— Rick Sosa (@sosarick) March 24, 2021
How did free agency affect the Vikings draft plans? Will Ragatz has the details.
Three ways Week 1 of free agency affected the #Vikings' NFL Draft plans: https://t.co/nFCJWiQ73x
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) March 23, 2021