Projected starters
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It looks right to me except Hunter will stay as the LDE and Wonnum or Jones will start opposite him, with Wonnum likely getting the early nod. Weatherly is a depth guy who knows the scheme and not a starter
@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet.If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.
@"TBro" said:I wouldn't call it trouble on a running team that uses a 3rd WR about 25% of the time. What's more, our WR1 and WR2 are among the league's best.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.That said it sure would be fun to have some kind of consistent threat there who can pull attention away from the other two.
@"Hawkvike25" said: That's all going to change once we get Julio
@"TBro" said:I am not sure why Bisi does not get any kind of props here. He is a great, smooth, fluid route runner with excellent hands. He has played behind two of the best WRs in the NFL the past two seasons so has never really had a lot of reps, but given the opportunity I think he could be a solid #2 in the NFL. Not saying he is anywhere the same level, but he reminds me of Cris Carter a little bit with the way he runs his routes.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.
@"JR44" said:He's great? No. That's laughable.@"TBro" said:I am not sure why Bisi does not get any kind of props here. He is a great, smooth, fluid route runner with excellent hands. He has played behind two of the best WRs in the NFL the past two seasons so has never really had a lot of reps, but given the opportunity I think he could be a solid #2 in the NFL. Not saying he is anywhere the same level, but he reminds me of Cris Carter a little bit with the way he runs his routes.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.Solid #2? Just had one of those mere moments ago.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"TBro" said:I wouldn't call it trouble on a running team that uses a 3rd WR about 25% of the time. What's more, our WR1 and WR2 are among the league's best.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.That said it sure would be fun to have some kind of consistent threat there who can pull attention away from the other two.
Zimmer himself said he wanted to open up the offense more this year so we will see. Bisi is just a guy, and we don't have any proven depth behind our top two WR's so that is why I have concerns. Smith Jr. will need to elevate his game and be a consistent receiving threat that teams need to game plan for. I like the Smith-Marsette pick, but you can't count on him as a late round rookie to contribute immediately. It just feels like Rick has more work to do to fill out that position on our roster with a solid veteran. I feel like we are missing that Jarius Wright type player who always found a way to get open in critical third downs when your #1 and #2 options are covered.
@"BarrNone55" said:@"JR44" said:He's great? No. That's laughable.@"TBro" said:I am not sure why Bisi does not get any kind of props here. He is a great, smooth, fluid route runner with excellent hands. He has played behind two of the best WRs in the NFL the past two seasons so has never really had a lot of reps, but given the opportunity I think he could be a solid #2 in the NFL. Not saying he is anywhere the same level, but he reminds me of Cris Carter a little bit with the way he runs his routes.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.Solid #2? Just had one of those mere moments ago.
I said he was a great route runner, but nice classy comments. So just to be clear on the hypocrisy here, it is not okay to say anything negative about a certain player on this team, but it is okay to shit all over anyone else?
@"JR44" said:@"BarrNone55" said:@"JR44" said:He's great? No. That's laughable.@"TBro" said:I am not sure why Bisi does not get any kind of props here. He is a great, smooth, fluid route runner with excellent hands. He has played behind two of the best WRs in the NFL the past two seasons so has never really had a lot of reps, but given the opportunity I think he could be a solid #2 in the NFL. Not saying he is anywhere the same level, but he reminds me of Cris Carter a little bit with the way he runs his routes.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.Solid #2? Just had one of those mere moments ago.
I said he was a great route runner, but nice classy comments. So just to be clear on the hypocrisy here, it is not okay to say anything negative about a certain player on this team, but it is okay to shit all over anyone else?
That great route running ability you give him credit for has not translated to on the field performance, at least not a consistent one we can count on. He's very streaky. I hope this is his breakout year but I'm not convinced. He had 14 receptions for 189 yards last year and was pretty much a non factor in this offense.
@"TBro" said:@"JR44" said:@"BarrNone55" said:@"JR44" said:He's great? No. That's laughable.@"TBro" said:I am not sure why Bisi does not get any kind of props here. He is a great, smooth, fluid route runner with excellent hands. He has played behind two of the best WRs in the NFL the past two seasons so has never really had a lot of reps, but given the opportunity I think he could be a solid #2 in the NFL. Not saying he is anywhere the same level, but he reminds me of Cris Carter a little bit with the way he runs his routes.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.Solid #2? Just had one of those mere moments ago.
I said he was a great route runner, but nice classy comments. So just to be clear on the hypocrisy here, it is not okay to say anything negative about a certain player on this team, but it is okay to shit all over anyone else?
That great route running ability you give him credit for has not translated to on the field performance, at least not a consistent one we can count on. He's very streaky. I hope this is his breakout year but I'm not convinced. He had 14 receptions for 189 yards last year and was pretty much a non factor in this offense.
Exactly. If he was so good at certain areas of his game and potentially viewed as a #2 by some, not me, then he wouldn't be losing reps to Chad Beebe. If Bisi turned it around and had a solid year I would be happy, but I'd bet his season is more in line with 2020.
@"JR44" said:@"BarrNone55" said:@"JR44" said:He's great? No. That's laughable.@"TBro" said:I am not sure why Bisi does not get any kind of props here. He is a great, smooth, fluid route runner with excellent hands. He has played behind two of the best WRs in the NFL the past two seasons so has never really had a lot of reps, but given the opportunity I think he could be a solid #2 in the NFL. Not saying he is anywhere the same level, but he reminds me of Cris Carter a little bit with the way he runs his routes.@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.Solid #2? Just had one of those mere moments ago.
I said he was a great route runner, but nice classy comments. So just to be clear on the hypocrisy here, it is not okay to say anything negative about a certain player on this team, but it is okay to shit all over anyone else?
If Bisi is the hill you want to die on, go for it.
I'm definitely ready for an upgrade over Bisi/Beebe, but Julio is big time overkill. This offense just can't support 3 guys who all want to catch 100 balls. I like the idea of DeDe Westbrook or someone similar. It's also time for Irv Smith Jr. to become who we all want him to be.
Other positions I'm watching closely:
FS- I like the Xavier Woods signing, just won't know for sure until we see it on the field.RDE- Vikings traded for Ngakoue last year for a reason. Didn't work out but this spot remains shaky.K- Gulp.
But those are nitpicks and there's a lot of time til the season starts. This team looks damn solid on paper. MUCH improved over last year.
Funny way to spell Dede Westbrook . . .
But seriously, there is A LOT OF TALENT on this team when healthy. I am looking at:
top 3 WR duo in the leaguetop 3 RB in the leaguetop 3 ILB in the leaguea pair of run stuffing monsters in the middlean All Pro DEformer All Pro vet DB with Harry and PP7
very talented youngsters in Irv & Dantzler
and Kirk Cousins
With health, luck, and a solid OL this team is a Super Bowl contender
I'd be happy with D2. Gotta think we have a June 1 signing/ acquisition coming.
https://thevikingage.com/2021/05/19/4-minnesota-vikings-roster-bubble-otas/4/
What?! Bisi! Noooooo! I guess the author didn't get the memo.
@"BarrNone55" said: https://thevikingage.com/2021/05/19/4-minnesota-vikings-roster-bubble-otas/4/What?! Bisi! Noooooo! I guess the author didn't get the memo.
Bisi's definitely on the bubble. Abdullah as good as gone. Don't think Dye or Samia are at much risk of losing a roster spot.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"BarrNone55" said: https://thevikingage.com/2021/05/19/4-minnesota-vikings-roster-bubble-otas/4/What?! Bisi! Noooooo! I guess the author didn't get the memo.
Bisi's definitely on the bubble. Abdullah as good as gone. Don't think Dye or Samia are at much risk of losing a roster spot.
Dye isn't going anywhere. Dru, I think is PS bound.
@"TBro" said:@"MaroonBells" said: I don't think our WR3 is on the roster yet. If it ends up being Bisi, we are in trouble.How can you not root for someone with a Busy Johnson?
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