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One thing the coaching staff will consider this spring is moving left tackle Riley Reiff to a different spot, possibly to guard, according to a source familiar with the team’s thinking. Time will tell as the Vikings take an open approach to repairing the offensive line through free agency in March and the NFL Draft in April.
“When you talk about the offensive line and defensive line, it starts there,” Stefanski said. “That’s kind of going to be our thing moving forward.”
Reiff, 30, had a poor second season in Minnesota plagued by a foot injury he played through during the first half of the schedule. The team captain and Kirk Cousins’ backside protector surrendered strip-sacks in back-to-back weeks against the Bills and Rams, saying “I need to play better” in between the two. The popular grading site Pro Football Focus pegged Reiff with 42 pressures allowed, the eighth most among all tackles, while a pass-happy offense was consistently limited by pass rushes.
The Vikings could start two new guards in 2019 with Tom Compton and Nick Easton, recovering from neck surgery, on expiring contracts. Right guard Mike Remmers’ contract, with no guaranteed money left and a $1.8 million cap charge if cut, also becomes expendable in March.
http://www.startribune.com/source-viking...505355262/
Hello! I've said this same thing, much to the chagrin of the board. Reiff is a subpar LT, he just is. If he were good, the Lions would not have let him go. Nobody lets a decent LT leave.
Fingers crossed this is accurate. Like I said, if the team is REALLY serious about improving the line, move Reiff off LT. IMO, they are considering this because of O'Neill's aptitude: that kid is a LT.
he played pretty good without the foot injury the previous year. the biggest problem for Reiff at LT this year was that the team had no decent depth to let him sit out and heal up. Reiff is about 3rd or 4th on the list of players that we need to be looking at replacing on that front 5. and for the love of God if they go blindly into the season with RR penciled in as a starting OG... I am going to flip shit!
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he played pretty good without the foot injury the previous year. the biggest problem for Reiff at LT this year was that the team had no decent depth to let him sit out and heal up. Reiff is about 3rd or 4th on the list of players that we need to be looking at replacing on that front 5. and for the love of God if they go blindly into the season with RR penciled in as a starting OG... I am going to flip shit!
Agree with this. It's time to draft Reiff's replacement (as depth), but I don't want to see a bunch of experimenting on the line. We don't know how Reiff is going to play at guard. We don't know that O'Neill is ready to play on the left. The last thing I want is a "experimental" year on the line.
As this line shifts from half-assed zone to full-on Kubiak zone, it wouldn't surprise me too much if we saw a whole new cast of characters (with a few obvious exceptions). Wouldn't surprise me at all if Reiff is traded.
p.s. I think this possible switch will get 'pondered' a shitload more if the Vikes take an OT in the first round.
We have our heir apparent for LT on the roster...whether it's next year or the following, O'Neill will be that guy...if we put a better G next to Reiff, I think his play improves...improvements to interior line play puts this team back in the playoffs...with little cap available, it's got to come from the draft and a return to form by Elf...gimme two guys who can play the interior by the end of Day Two and we should be ok...
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p.s. I think this possible switch will get 'pondered' a shitload more if the Vikes take an OT in the first round.
They currently have 2 starting OTs, if they are going to take another OT it better be because he is capable of playing OG. we currently have 2 starting level OTs on the roster and with the return of Collins that gives us a little depth again. ( there was another guy they were high on as well that got hurt) so IMO we are ok at OT, its the interior that needs to get fixed and soon... and I dont go for using guys that havent played the position before as a fix. kicking Fusco from RG to LG, taking Remmers from RT to RG, enough of the mad scientist shit... I want an OL that is not only playing at position because they are good there, but one that has a little depth at those positions to allow for an injury here or there.
honestly... how bad was the move to bring in Jones? we lose a 5th round pick for a guy that couldnt sniff the field even though we were absolute shit at his positions.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ StickyBun said:
p.s. I think this possible switch will get 'pondered' a shitload more if the Vikes take an OT in the first round.
They currently have 2 starting OTs, if they are going to take another OT it better be because he is capable of playing OG. we currently have 2 starting level OTs on the roster and with the return of Collins that gives us a little depth again. ( there was another guy they were high on as well that got hurt) so IMO we are ok at OT, its the interior that needs to get fixed and soon... and I dont go for using guys that havent played the position before as a fix. kicking Fusco from RG to LG, taking Remmers from RT to RG, enough of the mad scientist shit... I want an OL that is not only playing at position because they are good there, but one that has a little depth at those positions to allow for an injury here or there.
honestly... how bad was the move to bring in Jones? we lose a 5th round pick for a guy that couldnt sniff the field even though we were absolute shit at his positions.
Well, the team might feel differently if this 'inside' info rumor is true. I'm a fan of improving the line and that means moving Reiff. Don't care about the rest. Its not just the interior that needs fixing, its LT. And if O'Neill moves over to LT, than its RT that's needed.
If the team moves Reiff to another position, than they certainly know better than anyone. I like that mindset. The best potential line for 2019 could very well be O'Neill-Easton-Elflein-Reiff-1st round rookie OT.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ StickyBun said:
p.s. I think this possible switch will get 'pondered' a shitload more if the Vikes take an OT in the first round.
They currently have 2 starting OTs, if they are going to take another OT it better be because he is capable of playing OG. we currently have 2 starting level OTs on the roster and with the return of Collins that gives us a little depth again. ( there was another guy they were high on as well that got hurt) so IMO we are ok at OT, its the interior that needs to get fixed and soon... and I dont go for using guys that havent played the position before as a fix. kicking Fusco from RG to LG, taking Remmers from RT to RG, enough of the mad scientist shit... I want an OL that is not only playing at position because they are good there, but one that has a little depth at those positions to allow for an injury here or there.
honestly... how bad was the move to bring in Jones? we lose a 5th round pick for a guy that couldnt sniff the field even though we were absolute shit at his positions.
Well, the team might feel differently if this 'inside' info rumor is true. I'm a fan of improving the line and that means moving Reiff. Don't care about the rest. Its not just the interior that needs fixing, its LT. And if O'Neill moves over to LT, than its RT that's needed.
If the team moves Reiff to another position, than they certainly know better than anyone. I like that mindset. The best potential line for 2019 could very well be O'Neill-Easton-Elflein-Reiff-1st round rookie OT.
it may be, but they damn well better have a fall back plan for if ONeill cant switch sides, if Easton cant return from a year off, if Elf doesnt return to form, if Reiff cant make the position and L/R side swith... and lastly if their chosen rookie isnt ready to compete right away. At least with Reiff and Oniell stay put it limits the question marks some what. what you are suggesting would be a complete unknown.... as far as who knows best... well I will never say I know more than those in the know with the team, but I think we can question shit coming from a spielman led team when it comes to OL matters. His track record isnt very good and certainly not above discussion on the matter.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ StickyBun said:
p.s. I think this possible switch will get 'pondered' a shitload more if the Vikes take an OT in the first round.
They currently have 2 starting OTs, if they are going to take another OT it better be because he is capable of playing OG. we currently have 2 starting level OTs on the roster and with the return of Collins that gives us a little depth again. ( there was another guy they were high on as well that got hurt) so IMO we are ok at OT, its the interior that needs to get fixed and soon... and I dont go for using guys that havent played the position before as a fix. kicking Fusco from RG to LG, taking Remmers from RT to RG, enough of the mad scientist shit... I want an OL that is not only playing at position because they are good there, but one that has a little depth at those positions to allow for an injury here or there.
honestly... how bad was the move to bring in Jones? we lose a 5th round pick for a guy that couldnt sniff the field even though we were absolute shit at his positions.
Well, the team might feel differently if this 'inside' info rumor is true. I'm a fan of improving the line and that means moving Reiff. Don't care about the rest. Its not just the interior that needs fixing, its LT. And if O'Neill moves over to LT, than its RT that's needed.
If the team moves Reiff to another position, than they certainly know better than anyone. I like that mindset. The best potential line for 2019 could very well be O'Neill-Easton-Elflein-Reiff-1st round rookie OT. well I will never say I know more than those in the know with the team, but I think we can question shit coming from a spielman led team when it comes to OL matters. His track record isnt very good and certainly not above discussion on the matter.
Damn right.
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