Vikes Sign G Chris Reed
The Vikings have agreed to terms with guard Chris Reed, per a source. Reed, 29, started six games for the Colts last season and 14 with the Panthers in 2020. He’s a Minnesota State Mankato grad.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) April 1, 2022
The Vikings have signed veteran guard Chris Reed to a two-year deal.
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) April 1, 2022
Story on Minnesota's new potential starting RG: https://t.co/gDWeAYBrWM
Better Guard than Dozier, Samia, and Udoh. Moving up in the world Boys and Girls
I saw a handful of comments that Colt fans were bummed he didn't resign with them.
@"Still Hurtn" said: I saw a handful of comments that Colt fans were bummed he didn't resign with them.Yes, that is kind of interesting that they did not offer what will likely be a minimum level deal.
They also did not keep Mark Glowinski.
@"dadevike" said: But can he play Center? Just asking for a friend.Wyatt Davis can….
@"Hawkvike25" said:And maybe that's the plan. He took some snaps at center last year. Now the Vikings have Jesse Davis, Wyatt Davis and Chris Reed all competing for the RG position. It's possible Wyatt is a bust. It's also possible they want him at center.@"dadevike" said: But can he play Center? Just asking for a friend. Wyatt Davis can….
@"MaroonBells" said:Agreed. Just read that Reed can play center, not sure if that’s the intent. Hopefully we see Wyatt at guard and center in the preseason enough to determine where he’s best suited. Maybe he is a bust, wouldn’t know cuz of….ya know@"Hawkvike25" said:And maybe that's the plan. He took some snaps at center last year. Now the Vikings have Jesse Davis, Wyatt Davis and Chris Reed all competing for the RG position. It's possible Wyatt is a bust. It's also possible they want him at center.@"dadevike" said: But can he play Center? Just asking for a friend. Wyatt Davis can….
@"Bullazin" said: good depth signing.I think this will be more than a depth signing.
@"MaroonBells" said:Possible? I know this is only year 2 for him but unfortunately it’s not only possible but probable that the dude is a stone cole bust. Hopefully everything clicks but until TC reports say he’s a different player than there’s not any substantial reason to think he’ll contribute.@"Hawkvike25" said:It's possible Wyatt is a bust.@"dadevike" said: But can he play Center? Just asking for a friend. Wyatt Davis can….
@"pattersaur" said:Just his pedigree...the fact that he was a 2-time All American from one of the best programs in college football and a 3rd round draft pick.@"MaroonBells" said:Possible? I know this is only year 2 for him but unfortunately it’s not only possible but probable that the dude is a stone cole bust. Hopefully everything clicks but until TC reports say he’s a different player than there’s not any substantial reason to think he’ll contribute.@"Hawkvike25" said:It's possible Wyatt is a bust.@"dadevike" said: But can he play Center? Just asking for a friend. Wyatt Davis can….Stone cold bust is a distinct possibility, but right now there's no reason to think that his problem was anything more than conditioning.
I like this better than the Davis signing. I realize it's highlights, but his look much better than what we had last year. I also see he was listed as a C/G awhile back. Fans seemed happy to see Davis go, not so for Reed. Seems to be an upgrade for a reasonable price. Kwesi seems to be a decent bargain shopper with a light wallet!
Between Wyatt, Oli, Jesse Davis and Reed, somebody has to end up better than last year at RG.
@"MaroonBells" said:Now that is something special :)Waiting on Terms, but very smart sign by #Vikings on Guard Chris Reed. Creates competing at both G spots. Great depth too. Perfect scheme fit. One of the more underrated FAs.
@"minny65" said:Ha! I was going to comment that this was the part that didn't ring true to me. None of these guys are going to compete with Ezra. But I like your interpretation better. :-)@"MaroonBells" said:Now that is something special :)Waiting on Terms, but very smart sign by #Vikings on Guard Chris Reed. Creates competing at both G spots. Great depth too. Perfect scheme fit. One of the more underrated FAs.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"minny65" said:Ha! I was going to comment that this was the part that didn't ring true to me. None of these guys are going to compete with Ezra. But I like your interpretation better. :-)@"MaroonBells" said:Now that is something special :)Waiting on Terms, but very smart sign by #Vikings on Guard Chris Reed. Creates competing at both G spots. Great depth too. Perfect scheme fit. One of the more underrated FAs.Yea and most guys, even NFL players, have a HARD time competing for one G spot. He is getting to the second level folks :)
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