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“When we started running outside zone, we were better at screen passes because we put a point of emphasis on the different traits than we may have done in the past,” Spielman said at the combine.
“There are some very good offensive linemen in this draft. What we have to determine as we go forward now is does he fit what you require him to do?”
http://www.startribune.com/deeper-interi...480012153/
Unless there's a surprise faller, I think the Vikings will either draft McGlinchey or Wynn at 30. If both are gone, I think they trade down and take either Williams, Price, Ragnow or Corbett. The value for what they need most appears to be in the 35 to 45 range.
McGlincheyThe first cousin of NFL quarterback Matt Ryan grew up living and breathing football in a family that loved the game. His hard work and passion paid off when garnering first-team all-state recognition in Pennsylvania, top 10 rankings in national offensive tackle recruiting circles, and a scholarship offer from Notre Dame. McGlinchey played in every game as a redshirt freshman, starting the team's Music City Bowl win over LSU at right tackle. He started all 13 games on the right side again as a sophomore before moving to left tackle for his junior season. McGlinchey started every game in 2016, displaying the quick feet, athleticism, and brute strength to be a very good NFL starter.
McGlinchey will need to add more strength and mass to his athletic frame in order to hold up against NFL power, but his technique and instincts are pro-ready. He could be a polarizing prospect based on inconsistencies from his tape, but he gets guys blocked at a much higher rate than he loses his rep. McGlinchey should become an early starter at either tackle position, but his ability to handle bull rushers and power at the point of attack will define the type of career he has.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mike-mcgli...09d2edeb35
Wynn
Wynn's short, stout, powerful build and mobility make his NFL future at guard, but his versatility has helped him meet the team's need at left tackle. He was a second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC selection in 2017, starting all 15 games on the outside to lead the way for the team's excellent running backs and protect freshman quarterback Jake Fromm. Wynn was a four-star recruit and top-10 guard prospect nationally out of Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida before joining the Bulldogs. He played in 11 games as a true freshman, starting once as a second tight end. Wynn began his sophomore year at the left guard spot, starting eight games there before moving over one spot to his left for the remaining five games. The transfer of Tyler Catalina from Western Carolina to Georgia forced Wynn to slide back to the left guard spot in 2016, where he started 12 times (missing one game due to injury).
Wynn is a talented, technically sound block-winner with a demeanor that offensive line coaches will love. His athleticism allows for quick advantages as a run blocker while his hand strength and footwork helps him sustain those advantages into open running lanes. His plus pass protection will be appealing to teams looking for help in that area and he is capable of sliding out to tackle in an emergency. He appears to have the technique and play traits to overcome any concerns about size and could become an early starter.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/isaiah-wyn...5bdc903bc6
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
Unless there's a surprise faller, I think the Vikings will either draft McGlinchey or Wynn at 30. If both are gone, I think they trade down and take either Williams, Price, Ragnow or Corbett. The value for what they need most appears to be in the 35 to 45 range.
That's about the range I'm looking at as well. Hopefully there is somebody in that range who is desperate to jump back into the first round for our pick 30. Possibly a QB hungry team, who missed out in round one, and wants to jump in front of NE at 31. Broncos, Bills, Cardinals and Dolphins are all possibilities.
We're fortunate that there will likely be three or four O lineman at that point that are fairly close on our board.
I don't see McGlinchey falling to 30 when the tackle position is so weak in the draft this year.
It's also what's pushing Kolton Miller up draft boards when his game tape is very inconsistent.
Teams who are desperate for Tackles are enamored with his combine stats but he is a project
with a lot of upside at best. I don't really view him as a legitimate first round talent.
If Rudolph falls to 30, Spielman may have a difficult decision to make depending on who is
available. There would probably be several QB hungry teams that would want to jump in
front of the Patriots who have been rumored to have a large interest in him, and with
picks at 23(Rams Trade), 31, and 2 picks in the Second Round, I fully expect Bill to grab a QB with
one of those picks. I think 6 QB's get drafted in the first round and there is a good chance that
after the obvious choices of Darnold, Rosen, Allen, and Mayfield, that Jackson might be gone by
pick 23. I think the Patriots hope to draft Soldier's replacement at 23, and will Target Rudolph at
31 since the majority of teams in front of them don't have an immediate QB need. That's were
Rick comes in and can shop that pick to the highest bidder. We can still get our starting interior
lineman in the 2nd, and get another starter at a position of need with the additional 2nd in the
trade down scenario.
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