Rick On #14 And Other Topics

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Minny could trade down a half dozen slots & pick up at the minimum, a 3rd round pick. That would give them 3 3rd round picks & 4 4th round picks assuming that they're awarded a 4th round comp pick for Waynes. That kind of draft ammo would allow them to acquire 2 second round picks & still have picks in the 3rd & 4th rounds. 

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@Knucklehead said:
Minny could trade down a half dozen slots & pick up at the minimum, a 3rd round pick. That would give them 3 3rd round picks & 4 4th round picks assuming that they're awarded a 4th round comp pick for Waynes. That kind of draft ammo would allow them to acquire 2 second round picks & still have picks in the 3rd & 4th rounds. 

I still think Indy is a very likely trade partner. So are the WTFs. N.O. is in cap hell with minimal picks, so I'd target those cheating sons of bitches 2nd. 

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Chad Graff

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The Vikings aren't sure yet whether Ezra Cleveland will play guard or tackle next season. "All depends on what happens over these next couple months," Spielman said.

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Chad Graff

@ChadGraff

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The Vikings aren't sure yet whether Ezra Cleveland will play guard or tackle next season. "All depends on what happens over these next couple months," Spielman said.

Not loving this. There has to be a spot he's better at.

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Chad Graff

@ChadGraff

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The Vikings aren't sure yet whether Ezra Cleveland will play guard or tackle next season. "All depends on what happens over these next couple months," Spielman said.

Not loving this. There has to be a spot he's better at.

Probably is, but it factors in the Reiff decision.  

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@"BarrNone55" said:

just hope our superfreak doesn't go the David Boston route.  

His trainer is sweating just watching him.

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@StickyBun said:

@"BarrNone55" said:

Chad Graff

@ChadGraff

· 41m

The Vikings aren't sure yet whether Ezra Cleveland will play guard or tackle next season. "All depends on what happens over these next couple months," Spielman said.

Not loving this. There has to be a spot he's better at.

There is. It's tackle. But we have two tackles that are better than him and no guards. So this is basically Rick saying they aren't sure yet what's going to happen with Reiff...or in the draft...or with O'Neill maybe sliding over and Udoh taking over on the right. A lot of stuff to yet to play out.

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@MaroonBells said:

@StickyBun said:

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Chad Graff

@ChadGraff

· 41m

The Vikings aren't sure yet whether Ezra Cleveland will play guard or tackle next season. "All depends on what happens over these next couple months," Spielman said.

Not loving this. There has to be a spot he's better at.

There is. It's tackle. But we have two tackles that are better than him and no guards. So this is basically Rick saying they aren't sure yet what's going to happen with Reiff...or in the draft...or with O'Neill maybe sliding over and Udoh taking over on the right. A lot of stuff to yet to play out.

What's your basis for declaring he is best suited at OT instead of OG? A fair number of pre-draft evals thought he should move to OG due to length issues, and IIRC, the Vikings had him at OG almost immediately, even when they still had Elflein on the roster. I don't believe he practiced at OT even when they were threatening to let Reiff walk before TC last year. You may be right, but I don't see the basis for your definite confidence. 

It's just as possible the coaches think he is an OG but the FO is keeping the "he could play OT" narrative alive to gain leverage with Reiff.

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Courtney Cronin

@CourtneyRCronin

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As far as whether Reiff could be extended, Spielman wouldn't "talk business" but noted how the LT was "definitely one of our most consistent offensive linemen last year."

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Courtney Cronin

@CourtneyRCronin

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Asked where he sees Ezra Cleveland playing (moving to LT or staying at guard), Spielman said "it all depends on what happens over these next couple months on who’s here and who’s not here." Vikings have a decision to make before Riley Reiff's roster bonus hits on March 19.