4 Of 5 Picks Signed

[hogjowlsjohnny]

McCombs was a terrible owner. All the threats to move the team, going super cheap on hiring the head coach in Mike Tice, trading Randy Moss (and getting so little in return), forcing Stringer's widow to fight for every penny. The Wilfs have since seen to it that Korey's memory is honored at Viking games and have contributed to the institute she set up in his memory. 

Fuck Red McCombs and thank God for the Wilfs.

Couldn't agree more. McCombs just wanted to move the team to Texas. He was a businessman that gave two shits about anything but money. He was already selling the Vikings when he traded Moss. That trade put 1 million cash in Red's pocket on his way out the door.

[Montana Tom]

Yah,

Momma said I can't speak ill of the dead, but the Red era was pretty rough on a fan of the franchise/brand.

And my biggest draft hurts the most (so far):

H.Waker
D.Nelson
D.Alexander
Missing on Hamilton

I nominate Dimitrius Underwood, Denny Green's "workout warrior"

[Chuckf]

Drafting Darrin Nelson over Marcus Allen was the biggest draft blunder of Vikings history with second being Derrick Alexander over Warren Sapp. If the Vikings had drafted Marcus Allen instead of Nelson they wouldn't have had to waste draft picks on Alfred Anderson, Allen Rice, a first round 14th overall for DJ Dozier and, of course, NOT had to make the Hershel Walker trade. That was on Bud Grant. That poor decision completely changed the trajectory of the franchise for 10-15 years

[purplefaithful]

I think this is debatable, but it ranks up there for sure. 

They also got Pepp that draft and Kleinsasser too, so a mixed bag for sure. 

On a personal note, I hope the guy found the right combo of treatments and is living life ok at this point.

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The Worst Draft Pick In NFL History: Dimitrius Underwood

When people think of the all-time worst draft picks, players like Ryan Leaf, Tony Mandarich, and Ki-Jana Carter come to mind.

But at one point, you have to stop and think a little.

While they weren't worthy of their first round status, they did have an impact on the game.

Ryan Leaf, despite his recent legal troubles, managed to throw for 3,666 yards in his career. His career was plagued by stupid decisions on and off the field.

Tony Mandarich was a drug addict who couldn't cut it with the Packers. When he signed with the Colts though, he had a decent career.

Ki-Jana Carter was injured for the majority of his career. He did manage to play eight seasons in the league.

Then you have Underwood. He didn't play much his senior season in college, yet the Vikings were impressed enough to select him with their 29th overall pick in 1999.

NFL scouts across the country were warned of the guy's mental instability. That hasn't stopped the Vikings before though.

The Vikings desperately needed a pass-rushing defensive end. Underwood fit the bill perfectly.

At 6'6'' and nearly 275 pounds, the guy has a mammoth. He was strong, fast, and downright scary as long as he remained healthy.

After signing a five year contract with the Vikings, Underwood left training camp the first day and never returned.

His excuse was that his faith wouldn't let him play the game. He had more important things to accomplish outside of football.

Okay, that's all well. If you love your God and want to devote your life to him, by all means go ahead.

His story doesn't end there.

He decided that football was the right thing for him. The Dolphins claimed him off waivers after a month and a half out of football.

Well, there was mistake number two for the NFL.

The guy couldn't focus on the game and constantly muttered chants of his Christian faith. He would even write out scriptures during team activities.

He got injured in the first preseason game, but remained on the Dolphins roster until that December when he took a knife to his throat and tried to kill himself. He would shout randomly that he is not worthy to be in the presence of God on Earth.

He would later be diagnosed with a severe form of bipolar disorder.

The following preseason, the Cowboys signed him to a multi-year deal. Underwood would play for two seasons, racking up a total of four sacks in 19 games.

After the 2001 season, Underwood again tried to commit suicide by running into heavy traffic. He was released later the same month.

He was unheard of for several years before reemerging in the Canadian Football League. He didn't make the team and was cut during the preseason.

To this day, not much is known about the former NFL defensive end.

It is rumored that his ongoing therapy is being handled well and he is in complete control of his body.

Source: Bleacher Report

[JustInTime]

[ArizonaViking]

Minnesota Vikings ink Donovan Jackson to deal
But on Thursday evening, right after the Vikings 2025 schedule officially released, the Minnesota Vikings officially signed the final piece of the offensive side of their revamped trenches. Jackson was the final of Minnesota’s five draft picks to sign their rookie deals.

Although the exact terms of Jackson’s contract were not immediately made public, rookie contracts are mostly pre-set by the NFL. Spotrac has Donovan Jackson’s new deal worth $17.2 million, with the signing bonus checking in just above $9.1 million.

All first round rookie contracts are worth four years, with a fifth year team option. Starting as soon as training camp, Jackson is expected to take over as the starting left guard, next to Christian Darrisaw, and in place of last year’s LG starter, Blake Brandel. We’ll see if that’s how things wind up shaking out, in reality.

[JimmyinSD]

Minnesota Vikings ink Donovan Jackson to deal
But on Thursday evening, right after the Vikings 2025 schedule officially released, the Minnesota Vikings officially signed the final piece of the offensive side of their revamped trenches. Jackson was the final of Minnesota’s five draft picks to sign their rookie deals.

Although the exact terms of Jackson’s contract were not immediately made public, rookie contracts are mostly pre-set by the NFL. Spotrac has Donovan Jackson’s new deal worth $17.2 million, with the signing bonus checking in just above $9.1 million.

All first round rookie contracts are worth four years, with a fifth year team option. Starting as soon as training camp, Jackson is expected to take over as the starting left guard, next to Christian Darrisaw, and in place of last year’s LG starter, Blake Brandel. We’ll see if that’s how things wind up shaking out, in reality.

Thursday evening?

[ArizonaViking]

Thursday evening?

I know , right?  I read about it this morning.  Sports reporters must be in a different time zone.

[JimmyinSD]

I know , right?  I read about it this morning.  Sports reporters must be in a different time zone.

I think most are on a different planet...

[kmillard]

Drafting Darrin Nelson over Marcus Allen was the biggest draft blunder of Vikings history with second being Derrick Alexander over Warren Sapp.  If the Vikings had drafted Marcus Allen instead of Nelson they wouldn't have had to waste draft picks on Alfred Anderson, Allen Rice, a first round 14th overall for DJ Dozier and, of course, NOT had to make the Hershel Walker trade.  That was on Bud Grant.  That poor decision completely changed the trajectory of the franchise for 10-15 years

I would have taken Gerald Riggs over Darrin Nelson in that draft as well. Riggs or Allen would have made those runs in the late 80s much better.