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MaroonBells · 02-03-2025, 05:01 PM

Yes, please.

purplefaithful · (This post was last modified: 02-03-2025, 06:28 PM by purplefaithful.)

No doubt Reed would be an upgrade and a "big get."

Even though guys like Gilmore played into their 30's, 28 years old makes me a little gun shy.

supafreak84 · 02-03-2025, 08:54 PM

(02-03-2025, 05:01 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: Yes, please.

I think our free agent cornerback dollars are going to be put back into an extension for Byron Murphy, as they should. I would love to see Murphy and Cam Bynum signed on extensions prior to free agency. That gives us Bynum, Blackmon, and options heading into the draft. Worst case scenario is the board falls a different direction for us on draft day and we bring back Gilmore or someone of that caliber after the draft. It's going to be very interesting to see how we attack free agency and what holes that leaves for us to fill heading into the draft

MaroonBells · 02-04-2025, 02:34 PM

(02-03-2025, 08:54 PM)supafreak84 Wrote: I think our free agent cornerback dollars are going to be put back into an extension for Byron Murphy, as they should. I would love to see Murphy and Cam Bynum signed on extensions prior to free agency. That gives us Bynum, Blackmon, and options heading into the draft. Worst case scenario is the board falls a different direction for us on draft day and we bring back Gilmore or someone of that caliber after the draft. It's going to be very interesting to see how we attack free agency and what holes that leaves for us to fill heading into the draft

I think the minimum we'll do at CB is adding two starters. That can be an outside free agent like Reed, and Murphy, or it can be a 1st round pick and Murphy, but I don't think we solve anything by just adding back Murphy.

We may consider extending 29 year old Griffin, but I think Gilmore is done. He'll be 35 in September. Even if he doesn't choose to retire, I don't see us going down that road again.

supafreak84 · 02-04-2025, 04:46 PM

(02-04-2025, 02:34 PM)MaroonBells Wrote: I think the minimum we'll do at CB is adding two starters. That can be an outside free agent like Reed, and Murphy, or it can be a 1st round pick and Murphy, but I don't think we solve anything by just adding back Murphy.

We may consider extending 29 year old Griffin, but I think Gilmore is done. He'll be 35 in September. Even if he doesn't choose to retire, I don't see us going down that road again.

I agree, we need to add a couple corners even with bringing Murphy back, but I'd bet the Vikings look more at a bargain type signing in free agency at corner because they are going to prioritize offensive line. I have a hard time seeing our first round pick this year being anything other then a corner or defensive tackle. I'd certainly consider a running back but don't think KOC utilizes the running game enough to make that pick worth while and that's probably more of a mid round likelihood.

MaroonBells · Yesterday, 12:59 PM

Really liking Charvarius Ward as a CB target in free agency. 6-0, 200 lbs, 28 years old, had a terrible year after suffering from PTSD due to the death of his baby daughter. But in 2022 and 2023 his PFF grades were in the 80s and 90s. He was 2nd team All Pro in 2023. AND...he reportedly does not want to return to San Francisco.

OTC estimated market values:
Ward $15M per
Reed $14M per
Murphy $22M per

Murphy's a good corner, but something's outta whack there. I think his post-season awards and interceptions (mostly due to Flores) have way over-inflated his value.