04-25-2019, 03:55 PM
1-#18: Trade to Texans for 1-#23 and 3-#86
Really. I think the Vikings have been looking for a RT since free agency, and they want to move O’Neill to LT and...not sure about Riley Reiff. Try at LG or release. Also, I think Spielman is hesitant to get “just” an IOL for a #1 pick, as he shows in his comments about getting a Pro Bowl or impact player. Howard can tweak that desire because he’s got explosiveness and athleticism that could make him look great in a few years. Vikings can work Howard in at RT with Rashod Hill holding the spot until he’s ready.
Also, good G/C prospects will be available later...like:
2-#50: C Erik McCoy, Texas A&M
I know McCoy might not be there - but he might and if he isn’t, Elgton Jenkins or Connor McGovern will be. This is where we can get the immediate OL improvement, a player likely to start even sooner than Howard.
3-#81: TE Josh Oliver, San Jose State Oliver gives Kirk Cousins an immediate flex/slot TE like Jordan Reed and probably initiates immediate contract restructuring discussions with Kyle Rudolph.
3-#86: WR Andy Isabella, UMass
Another piece in the “Make Cousins successful” campaign. Isabella can be a versatile slot receiver and stretch the field to open things up.
4-#114: Let Zimmer out of the room the Vikings had to lock him in for two days and let him pick another DT.
I don’t try to predict the last couple rounds because too many things will change after the next two days - and that’s when need should be even less of a factor.
1-#23: OT Tytus Howard, Alabama State
Really. I think the Vikings have been looking for a RT since free agency, and they want to move O’Neill to LT and...not sure about Riley Reiff. Try at LG or release. Also, I think Spielman is hesitant to get “just” an IOL for a #1 pick, as he shows in his comments about getting a Pro Bowl or impact player. Howard can tweak that desire because he’s got explosiveness and athleticism that could make him look great in a few years. Vikings can work Howard in at RT with Rashod Hill holding the spot until he’s ready.
Also, good G/C prospects will be available later...like:
2-#50: C Erik McCoy, Texas A&M
I know McCoy might not be there - but he might and if he isn’t, Elgton Jenkins or Connor McGovern will be. This is where we can get the immediate OL improvement, a player likely to start even sooner than Howard.
3-#81: TE Josh Oliver, San Jose State Oliver gives Kirk Cousins an immediate flex/slot TE like Jordan Reed and probably initiates immediate contract restructuring discussions with Kyle Rudolph.
3-#86: WR Andy Isabella, UMass
Another piece in the “Make Cousins successful” campaign. Isabella can be a versatile slot receiver and stretch the field to open things up.
4-#114: Let Zimmer out of the room the Vikings had to lock him in for two days and let him pick another DT.
I don’t try to predict the last couple rounds because too many things will change after the next two days - and that’s when need should be even less of a factor.
