Vikings have 2 of the 5 unsigned first rd draft picks

[Zanary]

I always feel like any draft pick, even #1, is pretty arrogant to get too pushy with their rookie contract. It's already my least favorite quality about both of our first rounders.

[purplefaithful]

I see Odunze and Williams inked their rook deals today....

Bears sign No. 1 pick Caleb Williams, first-rounder Rome Odunze
July 16, 20244:17 PM CDTUpdated 2 hours ago

July 16 - No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with a $25.5 million signing bonus as the Chicago Bears welcomed their star-studded rookie class to training camp on Tuesday.
July 16 - No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with a $25.5 million signing bonus as the Chicago Bears welcomed their star-studded rookie class to training camp on Tuesday.

Williams was the top selection in the 2024 draft, one year after the Bears traded away the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers.

In addition to Williams, the Bears selected Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze in the first round. The No. 9 pick also signed his four-year rookie contract with the Bears on Tuesday.

Bears training camp officially begins on Friday, when veterans are due to report with the first practice scheduled for Saturday.

Williams, 22, was the first of six quarterbacks drafted during the opening round in April. He replaces Justin Fields as the top quarterback on the Bears' depth chart and head coach Matt Eberflus already declared the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner as the team's starter.

Odunze receives approximately $22.7 million fully guaranteed on a four-year deal and a $13.3 million signing bonus, per Spotrac.

All contracts involving first-round selections include a fifth-year team option.

Odunze will join Keenan Allen, acquired via trade from the Chargers, and D.J. Moore atop Chicago's wide receiver ranks. 

The Bears received Moore and the Panthers' 2024 first-round pick that became Williams, in the deal with Carolina for the 2023 first overall pick.

Odunze, 22, recorded 92 receptions for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns in his final season with the Huskies. His yardage total led all FBS receivers and were the most in school history as Washington finished runner-up in the College Football Playoff after losing to Michigan in the national title game.

In four seasons at Washington, Odunze had 214 receptions for 3,272 yards and 24 touchdowns.

https://www.reuters.com/sports/bears-sig...024-07-16/

[StickierBuns]

Josh Metellus said yesterday, 'stop worrying' about the Viking's unsigned players, it'll get done.

[purplefaithful]

Josh Metellus said yesterday, 'stop worrying' about the Viking's unsigned players, it'll get done.

Yah I saw that...

He's probably right of course. Being the last to sign so late isnt the end of the world, a bit unnecessary perhaps. I heard the Vikings wanted to see Caleb contract parameters prior to signing JJ? If true, they are the only team drafting a first rd qb who felt that was necessary.

Frankly, I would prioritize Turner being in camp day 1 vs McCarthy if I had to choose.

[NorseFeathers]

https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/jj-mccart...j2yhdvdrrc

" McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick, will eventually sign a four-year, $21.8 million deal with a $12.7 million signing bonus; those numbers are set by the CBA. So what's the holdup? It could have something to do with how much of that signing bonus McCarthy will receive up front versus in installments. There are other minor details of these rookie contracts that can be negotiated, with both McCarthy's camp and the Vikings trying to do what's best for themselves."

[Kentis]

   

[purplefaithful]

Reading a few things, most notably the expectation is JJM and Turner don't get signed till next week - after rooks report, but b4 official TC opens.