Westbrook signs with Minnesota

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Hey, if he's one part Jarius Wright, one part Marcus Sherels, it's a big win.

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Curious on why he lasted ‘til the 4th rd… deep class, slot only, anyone remember?

With the Sooners, Westbrook recorded 80 catches for 1,524 yards and a school-record 17 scores in 2016, winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's most outstanding receiver. He was also one of five Heisman Trophy finalists along with Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield.

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@Kentis said:
Curious on why he lasted ‘til the 4th rd… deep class, slot only, anyone remember?

With the Sooners, Westbrook recorded 80 catches for 1,524 yards and a school-record 17 scores in 2016, winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's most outstanding receiver. He was also one of five Heisman Trophy finalists along with Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield.

Little on the light side, older, and had some off afield issues.

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@"BarrNone55" said:

@Kentis said:
Curious on why he lasted ‘til the 4th rd… deep class, slot only, anyone remember?

With the Sooners, Westbrook recorded 80 catches for 1,524 yards and a school-record 17 scores in 2016, winning the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's most outstanding receiver. He was also one of five Heisman Trophy finalists along with Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield.

Little on the light side, older, and had some off afield issues.

Yep. Still only 27 though. Vikings have signed a ridiculous amount of free agents this off season, but I especially like the cheap, 1-year deals to youngish players like Cole, Woods and Westbrook, who still have a little measure of upside. 

Sounds like Woods was the star of OTAs, and I think Westbrook, on a much better offense with a much, MUCH better QB, has a chance to break out a little bit. Probably what he's thinking too.  

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Westbrook hasn't caught a pass since 2019.


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/p...stDe00.htm


ACL surgeries can take longer than 8 months to heal.

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@Mattyman said:
Westbrook hasn't caught a pass since 2019.


https://www.pro-football-reference.com/p...stDe00.htm


ACL surgeries can take longer than 8 months to heal.

Well, without the ACL tear, he likely doesn't end up a Viking. And certainly not at that salary.

I suspect he'll take it easy through camp and ease his way into the lineup sometime this fall. Either way, at the very minimum, this is a low cost, no risk addition to the offense for the stretch run. 

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Mike Zimmer said Dede Westbrook “caught everything” during his workout. On his ACL: “That’s kind of why we waited [to sign him], to see where he’s at.” Added Westbrook is ready to go, and will be practicing on Wednesday.

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I think Zimmer likes the potential of this team. Very much. 

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Andrew Krammer

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New WR Dede Westbrook had a "very impressive" workout last weekend, Zimmer said, affirming that he's ready to go for Wednesday's start to camp after tearing an ACL last fall. GM Rick Spielman called WR among the team's most competitive positions. Westbrook will also return punts.

What was your favorite KJ Osburn moment?

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Andrew Krammer

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New WR Dede Westbrook had a "very impressive" workout last weekend, Zimmer said, affirming that he's ready to go for Wednesday's start to camp after tearing an ACL last fall. GM Rick Spielman called WR among the team's most competitive positions. Westbrook will also return punts.

What was your favorite KJ Osburn moment?

Apparently, KJ was one of the more impressive players at OTAs. But yeah, with Dede, ISM and Kene competing at returner, it's going to be tough for him to make the team.