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LBs?
#1
Are we even looking for LBs or does Flores' system not need them? Maybe we are rolling with what we got? I know the 3-4 system looks at 4-3 DEs as LOLBs. Just wondering if that is a position of need?
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#2
Haven’t seen much on their LB plans, but yes we definitely need help! Perhaps they’re looking to the draft to get younger & faster, I would hope.
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#3
“Backers? Backers!?!”

”We dont need no stinkin’ Backers”
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Quote: @PurplePastor said:
Are we even looking for LBs or does Flores' system not need them? Maybe we are rolling with what we got? I know the 3-4 system looks at 4-3 DEs as LOLBs. Just wondering if that is a position of need?
With Hunter, Z and Davenport all currently under contract, OLB is not a need. Even if Z leaves (likely IMO), it's not a primary need. the depth is solid with PJII, Wonnum, etc. 

So I assume you're talking about ILB. That definitely is a need. Brian Asamoah, who looks like a future star, will be one starter. Right now, the other is....Jordan Hicks. And the depth is Troy Dye. 

ILB is a position the Vikings could still address in free agency. If not, it will almost certainly be one of our first two draft picks. 
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Quote: @MaroonBells said:
@PurplePastor said:
Are we even looking for LBs or does Flores' system not need them? Maybe we are rolling with what we got? I know the 3-4 system looks at 4-3 DEs as LOLBs. Just wondering if that is a position of need?
With Hunter, Z and Davenport all currently under contract, OLB is not a need. Even if Z leaves (likely IMO), it's not a primary need. the depth is solid with PJII, Wonnum, etc. 

So I assume you're talking about ILB. That definitely is a need. Brian Asamoah, who looks like a future star, will be one starter. Right now, the other is....Jordan Hicks. And the depth is Troy Dye. 

ILB is a position the Vikings could still address in free agency. If not, it will almost certainly be one of our first two draft picks. 
You are correct. I do mean ILBs. I could see them rolling with Asamoah, but Hicks seems like someone to just have until an upgrade comes along or a rookie gets up to speed. I don't see Dye as a starter, but maybe the coaches see something more?
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#6
Im surprised Hicks is still on squad - but I can also see where they needed experience at ILB with Asamoah. 

They will not be able to fill all the holes on D in one season. Even if they draft someone this year, they may not contribute much till their 2nd season on D. 


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#7
Hicks can't cover but he can play the run just fine. And he should be pretty cheap now. I have hope that Asamoah can cover. But we nothing behind them. Troy Dye seems like a Special Teams guy and nothing more. I know nothing about Kwenkeu and I expect nothing from him.
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