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(01-14-2025, 04:56 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: Jones is the top free agent back on most lists I see. I like Jones, but not sure how much he has left as a 30 year old RB and I'm sure the Vikings would prefer a younger option who fits in long term.
One guy who would be interesting as a trade option who would fit nicely into the offense is Travis Etienne. 26, former 1st round pick, productive when healthy, and the Jaguars might prefer moving forward with Tank Bigsby.
I think his fantasy owners would beg to differ after this season, but he's a talented guy who can break tackles and has a reputation for being a good pass blocker too. He might be more effective in our offense.
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(01-14-2025, 05:41 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: I think his fantasy owners would beg to differ after this season, but he's a talented guy who can break tackles and has a reputation for being a good pass blocker too. He might be more effective in our offense.
What are we supposed to trade to get him??? No way I trade for a RB, a starting RB, when you can find one in a deeper class this year.
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(01-14-2025, 05:41 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: I think his fantasy owners would beg to differ after this season, but he's a talented guy who can break tackles and has a reputation for being a good pass blocker too. He might be more effective in our offense.
I was one of them lol. I just don't think Doug Peterson knew what he was doing and splitting the load with Bigsby made him less effective. But yeah, he has an every down back skill set
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(01-14-2025, 04:56 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: Jones is the top free agent back on most lists I see. I like Jones, but not sure how much he has left as a 30 year old RB and I'm sure the Vikings would prefer a younger option who fits in long term.
One guy who would be interesting as a trade option who would fit nicely into the offense is Travis Etienne. 26, former 1st round pick, productive when healthy, and the Jaguars might prefer moving forward with Tank Bigsby.
Lol what we trading? We gots noda.
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(01-14-2025, 06:06 PM)AGRforever Wrote: Lol what we trading? We gots noda.
You could always do a conditional 2026 draft pick and/or a player if needed to get the deal done. There are options if the Vikings chose to go down that pathway. There's not much in free agency and with our lack of draft capital it might be prudent to look at trade options if we decide to move on from Aaron Jones. Kwesi has a history of making trades with the Jags, so maybe we explore that option again?
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(01-14-2025, 05:41 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: I think his fantasy owners would beg to differ after this season, but he's a talented guy who can break tackles and has a reputation for being a good pass blocker too. He might be more effective in our offense.
I would prefer they give him a good offensive line and see what he will do. I know he is getting older and is a bit injury prone. But he is tough and has the skills of a complete back. I only saw him miss the hole once all season. He has great vision and is quick and explosive. Hope he comes back and they pair him with a young physical pounder like he had in Green Bay with Dillon.
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