Tight end is position to watch for Vikings at No. 30, former GM says

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http://www.startribune.com/tight-end-is-...480152763/

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Hmmm.

The argument is basically valid, but I'm hoping for more trench help.

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@Zanary said:
Hmmm.

The argument is basically valid, but I'm hoping for more trench help.

Me too. There is so much O-Line talent in this draft that I would target two picks to bolster starters and create depth. We tend to have multiple injuries every year.

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I wouldn't mind a TE in rounds 3 - 5, but we need to invest our top picks in line help (CB or WR might be okay if the right guy is there).  I was actually impressed by Morgan's play late in the year and I think he can contribute.

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Savage isn't just a former personnel evaluator, he's also the head of the Senior Bowl, so he might know something about who piqued the Vikings' interest in Mobile. Both Goedert and Gesecki were there. 

Hope not though. Hope it's not a TE and I hope it's not a CB. Neither pick is going to help us much in 2018. 

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Goedert will be a great TE, he has incredible hands and has he size, speed and frame to be very successful. As a SDSU alum, it would be great to add him to the vikings, IMHO...however, what we really need is a solid Olineman in first round. As much as I'd like to see Goedert a Viking, we have more pressing needs

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I think another CB could help in 2018. If Sherels has to play CB, the Vikings’ defense will suffer. 

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@dadevike said:
I think another CB could help in 2018. If Sherels has to play CB, the Vikings’ defense will suffer. 

I think you're right, although Newman may yet be back and, last I checked, Adam Jones is still available.  Pac Man would likely jump at the chance to play for Zim again.

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Franchise has historically not used the draft for that position and not a high pick even when they did
But...when they did, they hit it with
KR & JK using the #2 pick
Other than that, one has to go back to the 80’s with SJ as a “great” mid round pick 
JS in the late 70’s & SV ( 10th Rd ) in the early 70’s 

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@Maple Surple said:

Franchise has historically not used the draft for that position and not a high pick even when they did
But...when they did, they hit it with
KR & JK using the #2 pick
Other than that, one has to go back to the 80’s with SJ as a “great” mid round pick 
JS in the late 70’s & SV ( 10th Rd ) in the early 70’s 

Holy memory test Batman!!  Took me a few moments, but:

Kyle Rudolph
Jimmy Kliensasser
Joe Sensor
Steve Jordan
Stu Voight

How about that?  Just don't ask me what I ate for dinner last night.  B)