RB Jordan Mason

If we’re ever going to run more, we are set to do so. Drafted a FB in the 5th. Brought in Frank Smith who runs 21 3x as often as the NFL average. Then signed Juauan Jennings.

It doesn’t have to be Ground Chuck, but let’s get to the mid 40s percentage wise. Please.

I like Mason as part of the rotation, he's experienced and a hard nosed runner.

I dont think he or the rook we just drafted have RB1 in them, but we need a good surround with Jones at his age.

Draftniks are saying next year is very good for QB and RB. Wouldnt be surprised to see the Vikings pull the trigger on another tailback in 27.

purplefaithful wrote:

I like Mason as part of the rotation, he's experienced and a hard nosed runner.
I dont think he or the rook we just drafted have RB1 in them, but we need a good surround with Jones at his age.
Draftniks are saying next year is very good for QB and RB. Wouldnt be surprised to see the Vikings pull the trigger on another tailback in 27.

I think Claiborne’s floor is as a rotational piece. Ceiling is Good Value Achane. Really like his physical ability. I’m not saying he’s going to make you forget AD, but he might put Cook in the backseat.

In 2027 there looks to be 4 guys at the top who are either carrying a 1st or 1/2 round grade. Bough from the Gators is probably the best of the lot. Couple really talented TEs available too as that most likely will be a need.

I’m refusing to look at QBs because if we’re in the market things have gone horribly wrong.

JustInTime wrote:

I think Claiborne’s floor is as a rotational piece. Ceiling is Good Value Achane. Really like his physical ability. I’m not saying he’s going to make you forget AD, but he might put Cook in the backseat.
In 2027 there looks to be 4 guys at the top who are either carrying a 1st or 1/2 round grade. Bough from the Gators is probably the best of the lot. Couple really talented TEs available too as that most likely will be a need.
I’m refusing to look at QBs because if we’re in the market things have gone horribly wrong.

Baugh, Hardy, Lacy, Brown, Hawkins, Fletcher, Martin ... some really good RBs to choose from. Sadly, Hardy was recently shot in the leg. He is hoping to play next season. We saw Fletcher and Lacy in the playoffs last season. Both were great; both stayed for another year - I suspect they are being well paid now.

dadevike wrote:

Baugh, Hardy, Lacy, Brown, Hawkins, Fletcher, Martin ... some really good RBs to choose from. Sadly, Hardy was recently shot in the leg. He is hoping to play next season. We saw Fletcher and Lacy in the playoffs last season. Both were great; both stayed for another year - I suspect they are being well paid now.

Haven’t heard a peep about Hardy since he was shot.

Jones, Mason, Scott and Claiborne with Bredeson at fullback is a solid group. But both Mason and Jones are in contract years and Scott looks like a pretty good career backup. So either Claiborne shows a bright future this year or we draft a RB very high next year.

MaroonBells wrote:

Jones, Mason, Scott and Claiborne with Bredeson at fullback is a solid group. But both Mason and Jones are in contract years and Scott looks like a pretty good career backup. So either Claiborne shows a bright future this year or we draft a RB very high next year.

That’s been my thought process while looking at the 27 class. 2 top end TEs in this class as well.