Iloka to Minny

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Whoa. Free-agent safety George Iloka is on his way to Minnesota, and it appears likely he signs with the #Vikings today, per @RapSheet and me. Mike Zimmer connection from #Bengals days. One of the NFL’s best defenses about to get even better?

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interesting...

Not seeing this anywhere else yet. Only read speculation on Dallas or GB making a play for him. 

Cap ramifications etc. would be interesting...

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Wow. Major surprise, although I know Z loves this guy.

Courtney Cronin‏Verified account @CourtneyRCronin 47s48 seconds ago

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Can confirm former Bengals safety George Iloka is visiting Minnesota today, per a source. Iloka played for Mike Zimmer in Cincinnati @nflnetwork 1st

 I wish Z cared about the offensive line half as much! (I kid)  :p

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@StickyBun said:
Wow. Major surprise, although I know Z loves this guy.

Courtney Cronin‏Verified account @CourtneyRCronin 47s48 seconds ago

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Can confirm former Bengals safety George Iloka is visiting Minnesota today, per a source. Iloka played for Mike Zimmer in Cincinnati @nflnetwork 1st

 I wish Z cared about the offensive line half as much! (I kid)  :p

There we go then...The one OL I wish we went after was the one Dallas signed a year or 2 ago.  The one who had the criminal speculation surrounding him at draft time...Can't remember the name. 

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Report: Vikings expected to sign George Iloka

Posted by Michael David Smith on August 22, 2018, 8:16 AM EDT

The Vikings’ defense is about to add a veteran who should make an immediate impact.
George Iloka, the safety who was cut by the Bengals this week, is on his way to Minnesota and expected to sign with the Vikings, according to NFL Network.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was the Bengals’ defensive coordinator for Iloka’s first two seasons in Cincinnati, so there’s a comfort level between them, and a belief that Iloka can get up to speed in Minnesota quickly.
Iloka started all 16 games last season for the Bengals and should be able to start in Minnesota as well. In Minnesota Iloka would likely be the starting strong safety, and pairing him with starting free safety Harrison Smith would give the Vikings one of the best safety combos in the league.

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How the hell are we going to keep the band together in upcoming years?

nice problem to have - better add to Brez's staff...

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https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/...8392834049

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https://twitter.com/JReidNFL/status/1032244667553927168

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from r/minnesotavikings

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Just turned 28 years old. 6'4", 225 lbs. Looking for a ring is my guess. Cincy really did him a solid by releasing him this week so he can find a new home quickly. 

Embarrassment of riches on D....could trade someone for OL talent.