Jonathan Allen signs with Vikes

[StickierBuns]

Woof, that better be a backloaded 2 year contract.

Ranked 16th amongst interior D-linemen per year: you think that's bad in free agency? He was also a team captain and Walter Payton Finalist. Had a really good game against Detroit in the playoffs....we could use that.

[MaroonBells]

The importance of this cannot be underestimated. Comp picks might be important because I have a feeling Kwesi might move some 2026 draft capital to maneuver this year.

I think you're right. The Vikings will likely get the maximum comp picks next year. And with each signing, the Vikings are getting closer and closer to being able to take BPA in the draft, and closer to making a trade down more tolerable. Throw in a '26 pick and we can pretty easily turn 4 picks into 7.

[JustInTime]

I think you're right. The Vikings will likely get the maximum comp picks next year. And with each signing, the Vikings are getting closer and closer to being able to take BPA in the draft, and closer to making a trade down more tolerable. Throw in a '26 pick and we can pretty easily turn 4 picks into 7.

Kwesi will have a hair trigger on a slider. We have two guys on rookie contracts at the highest paid positions. Roster construction, after that abortion of a first draft, has been top notch.

[purplefaithful]

The importance of this cannot be underestimated. Comp picks might be important because I have a feeling Kwesi might move some 2026 draft capital to maneuver this year.

I think you're right. The Vikings will likely get the maximum comp picks next year. And with each signing, the Vikings are getting closer and closer to being able to take BPA in the draft, and closer to making a trade down more tolerable. Throw in a '26 pick and we can pretty easily turn 4 picks into 7.

Hargrave and Allen should help the pass-rush a bunch. Greenard and Gink might be happier than any of the fans today. 

I dont see either of em as every down kinda guys anymore. I am a bit surprised we threw that much $$ at 30 year old IDL. Gotta see how the contracts are structured. 

Y'all know KOC is salivating for one of those tail-backs this draft too

[JustInTime]

Hargrave and Allen should help the pass-rush a bunch. Greenard and Gink might be happier than any of the fans today. 

I dont see either of em as every down kinda guys anymore. I am a bit surprised we threw that much $$ at 30 year old IDL. Gotta see how the contracts are structured. 

Y'all know KOC is salivating for one of those tail-backs this draft too

Looking at snap counts, Hargrave has typically been in the low 60% range. Allen has historically been much higher, typically above low 70% and touched over 80% a couple times. 

It’s an interesting break from the high draft pick never met expectations types (Bullard and Tillery) to proven Pro Bowlers. It will be interesting how the rest of the room fills out. Imagine adding Harmon or Alexander to this group. Redmond definitely flashed. Tillery had moments. Bullard, hit the bricks.

[MaroonBells]

Hargrave and Allen should help the pass-rush a bunch. Greenard and Gink might be happier than any of the fans today. 

I dont see either of em as every down kinda guys anymore. I am a bit surprised we threw that much $$ at 30 year old IDL. Gotta see how the contracts are structured. 

Y'all know KOC is salivating for one of those tail-backs this draft too

That's what I can't stop thinking about. Imagine adding Jeanty or Hampton to this offense.

[JustInTime]

That's what I can't stop thinking about. Imagine adding Jeanty or Hampton to this offense.

Omarion and Savion.

[purplefaithful]

That's what I can't stop thinking about. Imagine adding Jeanty or Hampton to this offense.

I would be very happy with Henderson or Hampton. Jeanty is going to go higher than I think a lot of people predict. 

But it may be a hard decision with a good, young DT on the board. I keep thinking the $ has to be on the kid from Oregon. 

I just know KOC luvs him some offense and knows his rook QB needs a stud in the backfield.

[JustInTime]

[JustInTime]