04-24-2019, 02:37 PM
Quote: @"ArizonaViking" said:Haven't they addressed the line this off season? They have Kline to star at right guard. Elflein should get better in year 3 just like Fusco did. And Eflein was better coming out of college and just did not get to prepare for the season last off season as he was rehabbing his injury. I expect he is going to be the "most improved" player this year.
You got to look at what's needed right now for an immediate impact. Obviously the offensive line is the most glaring need for the stability for the offense. Do the Vikings take a tight end or a defensive lineman in round one due to the fact of that player's overall ranking in the draft? Or, play it safe, maybe reach a little bit and get that offensive lineman that absolutely needed? Right now the Vikings should go with the "Needs". If they can't improve or stabilize the offensive line, it will be another wasted season IMO.
They picked up Jones and Dozier to battle for the left guard spot and will return Collins who was scheduled to start at left guard last year. Collins played almost the entire pre-season games last year. In the first 3 he played well into the 4th quarter and in that 4th game he played a half. If they did have someone else they were planning on using at left guard last year they did a really good job hiding that player from us.
They still have Hill to back up the tackles and probably still have hope in Isidora.
Now maybe some of these signings are just insurance and the players could easily get released before the season starts. I just don't see a left guard that they should take in the first round.
Michael Deiter in the 2nd or 3rd would be an excellent pick IMHO. He is experienced at left guard, left tackle, and center. He is well schooled in the fundamentals of a pro style offense as well.