Vikings putting 2nd Round Tender on G/C Easton

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Tom Pelissero‏Verified account @TomPelissero 13m13 minutes ago

The #Vikings are putting a 2nd-round tender on G/C Nick Easton, source said. Started 12 games last season before he broke an ankle. Key piece of interior.

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Sweet, shows good confidence in his development and health.  Now add Price and lock down the middle.  Hill and Remmers duke it out on the right side.

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I really like this move.  To me, that's 4/5 of our OL set for next year.  We have some good depth (with HIll at OT and Isadora at OG), but we need a RT (esp. if they're going to keep Remmers at RG).  Frankly, I'd prefer to see Remmers at RT (and draft a replacement for him) and work at filling that RG spot with either a high draft pick... or Isadora.

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He's a very solid OG with movement.

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They didn't have much choice. With Sirles and Berger FA's.
I think that is to much money for Easton but maybe Rick didn't have a choice.

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They had choices, Easton was the best one.  Not that that says a lot but they feel he's better than the other options and worthy of that tender shows they feel he's likely to hold his spot as a starter over the guys mentioned.  Need a RG asap then a good OT.

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@StickyBun said:
He's a very solid OG with movement.

"Solid" is hardly a proper description of Easton.  But he is a very good guard...

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Hopefully, another team likes him enough to sign him and the Vikings will get a 2nd round pick!

What are the odds of that happening?

Slim and none.

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Nick Easton - C - Vikings

The Vikings have tendered restricted free agent LG Nick Easton at the second-round level.
The tender is worth $2.914 million. A former UDFA, Easton was having a fairly rough 2017 on Case Keenum's left side before breaking his ankle. He turns 26 in June. Provided he's healthy, Easton should open 2018 with a starting job. He can also play center.

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I would absolutely take a 2nd round pick for Easton.