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*JimmyinSD* · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 02:20 PM by JimmyinSD.)

(Yesterday, 11:15 AM)JustInTime Wrote: It bears repeating. Eagles ran 600 times last year. Only team to run more than 50% of the time. 4 teams ran over 500 times last year, all made the playoffs. No one ran 500 times in 2023. 19 teams ran more than they did in 2023.

Is that trend clear enough for everybody? Questions? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

Watershed year for RBs.

O moving towards more runs (or maybe KOC saying we now have the personnel to open the entire playbook means more 4 and 5 WR sets. Somehow I don’t think that’s the case )

First year QB coming from a pro style run heavy offense in college.

And we’re a hamstring and turf toe away from heavy doses of Ty Chandler and a street FA.

Oh, something is definitely missing.

Never suggested day 1. Late day 2 early day 3. Comp pick range. Maybe you keep it real and don’t misquote me? I guess obvious sarcasm exceeds your grasp?

as others noted ( i didnt personally check their math), it would have taken day 1 or early day 2 picks to make the moves that you or others were calling for.

and your sarcasm doesnt translate well to the written word, perhaps its your condescending replies throughout the weekend to those that dared suggest a different approach?

I apologize if I have missed your sarcasm, lots of shit flying fast and furious on draft weekend to try and read intent.

JustInTime · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 02:24 PM by JustInTime.)

(Yesterday, 02:17 PM)JimmyinSD Wrote: as others noted ( i didnt personally check their math), it would have taken day 1 or early day 2 picks to make the moves that you or others were calling for.

and your sarcasm doesnt translate well to the written word, perhaps its your condescending replies throughout the weekend to those that dared suggest a different approach?

I apologize if I have missed your sarcasm, lots of shit flying fast and furious on draft weekend to try and read intent.

That’s interesting. I was texting with a couple buddies during the draft. Hardly spent any time on the board. Oh well. Maybe it’s just the Spectre of me. Lol. maybe keep throwing stuff against the wall and something will stick. Whatever man.

pattersaur · Yesterday, 03:02 PM

Wait people are upset we didn’t blow an early pick on running back? Wut

MaroonBells · Yesterday, 04:43 PM

(Yesterday, 09:53 AM)Bunsen82 Wrote: You just named 2 teams that have more talent than they have available spots. You don't think Vikings could trade a late round draft pick or just pick off of waivers if they want one? We are really solid for our #1 and #2 backs, we are quibbling about our #3 back and our long term solutions.

Wow, yeah, that this has turned into a multi-page tussle over the course of the day is...I'll just say predictable? LOL. But I disagree that we are solid with our #1 and #2 backs. We went into last year with our guard up given Aaron Jones' age and injury history. We got a good year out of him though, so here we are a year later and everyone seems to have forgotten who he is. He's had 2 healthy seasons in 8...and he's a year older.

There are a few people who think it may have been a good idea to take a back with that 3rd rounder instead of another WR. I agree with those people. A lot of pretty good backs were still on the board. The good news is that I doubt we're done. We just don't have the numbers.

supafreak84 · Yesterday, 05:12 PM

I don't know much about Felton outside of what I saw on the draft and read here, but I've been telling everyone leading up to the draft that you could make a case for drafting a receiver early so the pick didn't surprise me. I've never liked the depth behind Jefferson and Addison. Nailer has been the epitome of injury prone and is going into the last year of his contract and I don't know how much you can rely on Rondale Moore coming off that injury. It was a position that needed to be bolstered and we'll see what the kids got.

MaroonBells · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 06:01 PM by MaroonBells.)

(Yesterday, 05:12 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: I don't know much about Felton outside of what I saw on the draft and read here, but I've been telling everyone leading up to the draft that you could make a case for drafting a receiver early so the pick didn't surprise me. I've never liked the depth behind Jefferson and Addison. Nailer has been the epitome of injury prone and is going into the last year of his contract and I don't know how much you can rely on Rondale Moore coming off that injury. It was a position that needed to be bolstered and we'll see what the kids got.

Didn't know anything about Felton until we drafted him, but he looks like he could be a helluva player. The people who believe in him REALLY believe in him. I've heard he has to clean up some catch-point issues, but if he does, he could be another Diggs or Addison. I feel pretty confident in KOC and McCardell's ability to identify good receivers. And historically, the Vikings seem to have a knack for drafting good WRs.

(Yesterday, 02:23 PM)JustInTime Wrote: That’s interesting. I was texting with a couple buddies during the draft. Hardly spent any time on the board. Oh well. Maybe it’s just the Spectre of me. Lol. maybe keep throwing stuff against the wall and something will stick. Whatever man.

supafreak84 · Yesterday, 10:00 PM

(Yesterday, 05:22 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: Didn't know anything about Felton until we drafted him, but he looks like he could be a helluva player. The people who believe in him REALLY believe in him. I've heard he has to clean up some catch-point issues, but if he does, he could be another Diggs or Addison. I feel pretty confident in KOC and McCardell's ability to identify good receivers. And historically, the Vikings seem to have a knack for drafting good WRs.

Another reason they might have chosen to go receiver early is because there are some early concerns that next years WR crop is not a good one.

JustInTime · (This post was last modified: Yesterday, 10:40 PM by JustInTime.)

(Yesterday, 05:22 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: Didn't know anything about Felton until we drafted him, but he looks like he could be a helluva player. The people who believe in him REALLY believe in him. I've heard he has to clean up some catch-point issues, but if he does, he could be another Diggs or Addison. I feel pretty confident in KOC and McCardell's ability to identify good receivers. And historically, the Vikings seem to have a knack for drafting good WRs.

Appreciate that bruv

MaroonBells · 7 hours ago

(Yesterday, 10:00 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: Another reason they might have chosen to go receiver early is because there are some early concerns that next years WR crop is not a good one.

That's what they said about the orange crop, but it was fine and Louis and Billy Ray made a fortune.

badgervike · 6 hours ago

A lot of hand wringing over not taking a #3 running back because we're "only 2 injuries away from featuring Ty Chandler". The reality is that we're only 2 injuries from playing Nailer, Rondale Moore and Lucky Jackson / Thayer as our WRs without taking Felton. That should strike the fear of God into the opposition. That's hardly a way to treat the young QB. RBs are easier to pick up during the season if the injury bug hits. Rodgers is listed as the #1 KR right now which makes Chandler expendable. I know they also worked Felton out as a returner during his visit. This fresh crop of RBs will put someone on the street. Hopefully, the team upgrades the #3 option at RB. Frankly, I'd rather have Cam Akers back instead of Chandler. Should sign him now as he's a FA...otherwise we may have to trade for him a third time...lol.