He’d Have My Vote Too

I'm not sure I'm still seeing a bunch of Derrick Thomas in DT...

15 seems to be his own man. Maybe the scheme differences?

What say u???

Not sure who could have saw this coming with Turner. I would have to think hard.

By years end he will be the best pass rusher for the 2026 season. It sure is looking that way. People bitched about Greenard. Some just wanted to see Turner finally have his shot. This defense is super fun to watch. There is no doubt. It is hard to get fully bought in with how inept the O is though. Which may change. I hope it can.

purplefaithful wrote:

I'm not sure I'm still seeing a bunch of Derrick Thomas in DT...
15 seems to be his own man. Maybe the scheme differences?
What say u???

Measurables and production. School .

Games are very similar, maybe Derrick used power a little more often. You tell me.

Check out this video, "derrick thomas highlights"

Thomas used his strength to his advantage a ton. Guy was a beast. Not sure people really know how good that guy was.

JustInTime wrote:

Measurables and production. School .
Games are very similar, maybe Derrick used power a little more often. You tell me.
Check out this video, "derrick thomas highlights"

I think Dallas is a more fluid athlete. Derrick a little more stout. I still remember on draft day saying he’d be a future ring of honor, DPOTY, multiple all pro. Starting to look prophetic.

Loved Dean coming out of Georgia. Was shocked he lasted until the 3rd with the Vikes taking 4 players in front of him.

Pray for the less mobile QBs on the schedule. It’s not gonna be pretty.

Rigby wrote:

Loved Dean coming out of Georgia. Was shocked he lasted until the 3rd with the Vikes taking 4 players in front of him.

Tearing it up for the Raiders now.

The top guys at sacking the QB through Week 4 💪 pic.twitter.com/9wfEG0XT63

— NFL (@NFL) October 7, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

https://x.com/NFL/status/2107893725099589985?s=20

Thats some rarified air early on....

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So the signs that were there last year weren't BS.

I didn't have DT being DPOY on my 2026 bingo card, but here we are and the stats speak for themselves.

Mattyman wrote:

So the signs that were there last year weren't BS.
I didn't have DT being DPOY on my 2026 bingo card, but here we are and the stats speak for themselves.

I was convinced that we messed up and took Dallas instead of Verse...especially after Verse's Pro Bowl nod...just shows what I know...

Most of us are guilty of impatience, I am.

Game changing play from Dallas Turner on Sunday: pic.twitter.com/5VdIaX70hF

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) October 7, 2026

purplefaithful wrote:

Most of us are guilty of impatience, I am.

Me too, really didn't see DT being this dominant but am pleased of course.

badgervike wrote:

I was convinced that we messed up and took Dallas instead of Verse...especially after Verse's Pro Bowl nod...just shows what I know...

I was never high on Verse. I was all in on Dallas. I spoke openly about that I wouldn't trade Turner for Verse and give it some time. I am so happy we got Turner. He is just a difference maker.

purplefaithful wrote:

Most of us are guilty of impatience, I am.

I certainly was with Turner as well. Sometimes it takes a bit, but you can also see many examples of where being patient doesn't pan out. Glad it did with Dallas.

StickierBuns wrote:

I certainly was with Turner as well. Sometimes it takes a bit, but you can also see many examples of where being patient doesn't pan out. Glad it did with Dallas.

Sometimes it’s a jump between year 1 and year 2. Others it’s year 2 and year 3. I was on the verge of starting to lose faith until the Eagles game last year. Several times he one armed Lane Johnson back into Hurts lap. I knew he was still Him.

At the quarter pole he’s on pace for 23 sacks. That’ll play just fine.