Looks like we're done early
What a difference from the Spielman days of piling up 10-14 draft picks!
Last pick at 172 (5/36).
Nothing in Round 6 or Round 7. Feels strange.
But I echo Kwesi's more recent comments about picking for sticking, quality rather than numbers.
And I believe that the Draft and Free Agency combined (in addition to trades of course) should be viewed as complementary tools to build a roster.
Winning the draft or winning Free Agency is not the same as...winning. I've certainly become far less engrossed in getting high grades in our draft. FA is a far better predictor of what you're getting.
So here's what I think of where we are sitting after FA and the Draft.
1. You cannot argue with Kwesi honoring KOCs desire to rebuild the IOL. Draft Donovan Jackson. Done.
2. Hard to imagine having a better FA period than last spring...but IMO I think we did. Combining two years worth of FA has transformed our roster.
3. Picked up a backup QB in Sam Howell with that trade. Not a lot of capital there. Combined with Rypien, I think our QB room is definitely not as good as last season, but it's acceptable...as long as JJM doesn't get hurt. That answers a pressing question.
Only two things remain to be answered:
1. Pick 172 (I am not envisioning a trade down for more warm bodies)
2. UDFA...is there another Ivan Pace Jr out there?
Please God, just one Lombardi before I die.
Hi Montana Tom wrote:
What a difference from the Spielman days of piling up 10-14 draft picks! Last pick at 172 (5/36).Nothing in Round 6 or Round 7. Feels strange.
But I echo Kwesi's more recent comments about picking for sticking, quality rather than numbers.
And I believe that the Draft and Free Agency combined (in addition to trades of course) should be viewed as complementary tools to build a roster.Winning the draft or winning Free Agency is not the same as...winning. I've certainly become far less engrossed in getting high grades in our draft. FA is a far better predictor of what you're getting.
So here's what I think of where we are sitting after FA and the Draft.
1. You cannot argue with Kwesi honoring KOCs desire to rebuild the IOL. Draft Donovan Jackson. Done.
2. Hard to imagine having a better FA period than last spring...but IMO I think we did. Combining two years worth of FA has transformed our roster.
3. Picked up a backup QB in Sam Howell with that trade. Not a lot of capital there. Combined with Rypien, I think our QB room is definitely not as good as last season, but it's acceptable...as long as JJM doesn't get hurt. That answers a pressing question.Only two things remain to be answered:
1. Pick 172 (I am not envisioning a trade down for more warm bodies)
2. UDFA...is there another Ivan Pace Jr out there?
I get a feeling the Lions just jumped us for a CB (Longerbeams?)
Vikings just traded down again from 172 but I haven't found the details.
FLVike wrote:
We get 201 and 202 Must have called Rick for advice.
If he's calling Rick he'll trade 202 for 2 7ths
I spoke too soon.
Traded 172 for 201 and 202. Maybe Kwesi and the boys just didn't want to go home early?
Please God, just one Lombardi before I die.
Montana Tom wrote:
I spoke too soon. Traded 172 for 201 and 202. Maybe Kwesi and the boys just didn't want to go home early?
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StickierBuns wrote:
Man, liked Riley Leonard and Kalel Mullings..... :(
I'm not familiar with Mullings, but I liked Leonard as a developmental guy too.
Now that the dust has settled I was a little surprised they didnt tap into a really rich RB pool nor did they try to do something with S either.
But with so few picks....
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Nope, trade back....now have pick 201 and 202 from Rams.
Man, liked Riley Leonard and Kalel Mullings..... :(
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