LBs?

[PurplePastor]

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?

[Guest]

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.

[Guest]

“Backers? Backers!?!”

”We dont need no stinkin’ Backers”

[Guest]

@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. 

[Guest]

@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?

[Guest]

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. 

[Guest]

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.