Vikes new blocking TE

That TE room is gold Jerry, gold!!

I thought we became a passing team  this is a joke right

THIS! People overreact to everything! This is a good signing https://t.co/gdGmKTbdHU

— Vikeologist™ (@Vikeologist) March 13, 2023

@"Viking1987" said: I thought we became a passing team  this is a joke right

LOL our first move of free agency and utilizing some of the cap money we've saved via painful roster cuts is.....$21 million for a blocking TE!? Somebody wake me when Adolfo-Mensah makes a move where he actually looks like he knows what he's doing because it will be a first...

@"supafreak84" said: LOL our first move of free agency and utilizing some of the cap money we've saved via painful roster cuts is.....$21 million for a blocking TE!? Somebody wake me when Adolfo-Mensah makes a move where he actually looks like he knows what he's doing because it will be a first...

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"Viking1987" said: I thought we became a passing team  this is a joke right

He might be a hell of a pass blocker too? 

27th in the league in rushing...maybe another hat to put on someone...

@"Kentis" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"Viking1987" said: I thought we became a passing team  this is a joke right

He might be a hell of a pass blocker too? 

He’s got some size at 6’5” 249 lbs w/ 33 1/2” arms & 10 3/4” hands…

Sneaky love this.
I envision Vikings offense predominantly using 12 personnel now. Hock’s versatility makes this a tough grouping to line up against. #SKOL https://t.co/TU9zKjOOhq

— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) March 13, 2023

I just thought the defense would be a priority. Wasn't expecting a move on a tightend. Somewhat surprising.

@"1VikesFan" said: https://twitter.com/nacholeber/status/1635359637091536897?t=KTOF4O2Nc9k7296zyihkpw&s=19

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"supafreak84" said: LOL our first move of free agency and utilizing some of the cap money we've saved via painful roster cuts is.....$21 million for a blocking TE!? Somebody wake me when Adolfo-Mensah makes a move where he actually looks like he knows what he's doing because it will be a first...

This could have been the easiest to get done, not necessarily their top prio. Like others have posted, its probably cap neutral and means Ham is out of the soup. 

Oh come on Supa, Jim Harbaugh would love this guy…!  ;) 

@"supafreak84" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"supafreak84" said: LOL our first move of free agency and utilizing some of the cap money we've saved via painful roster cuts is.....$21 million for a blocking TE!? Somebody wake me when Adolfo-Mensah makes a move where he actually looks like he knows what he's doing because it will be a first...

This could have been the easiest to get done, not necessarily their top prio. Like others have posted, its probably cap neutral and means Ham is out of the soup. 

When our defense is as bad as it's been and we have holes on offense (most notably at WR and Center) this is just bad optics. Backup blocking TE's are not a priority in any fashion and for our first move of free agency to be giving this no name dude 21 million on a 3 year deal is ridiculous. Just add it to the collection of bad or questionable decisions by our new GM

He's gotten raves for his blocking. I'd say the new admin has proven above average at veteran scouting so far, missing on Sullivan and Hicks (IMO), holding serve on Phillips, Mundt and Schlottmann, and getting dubs with Z, Tonga and Shelley playing well above expectations. 

@"1VikesFan" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"supafreak84" said: LOL our first move of free agency and utilizing some of the cap money we've saved via painful roster cuts is.....$21 million for a blocking TE!? Somebody wake me when Adolfo-Mensah makes a move where he actually looks like he knows what he's doing because it will be a first...

This could have been the easiest to get done, not necessarily their top prio. Like others have posted, its probably cap neutral and means Ham is out of the soup. 

When our defense is as bad as it's been and we have holes on offense (most notably at WR and Center) this is just bad optics. Backup blocking TE's are not a priority in any fashion and for our first move of free agency to be giving this no name dude 21 million on a 3 year deal is ridiculous. Just add it to the collection of bad or questionable decisions by our new GM

Doubt Kwesi and KOC are concerned with optics. Probably trying to build the team to their vision not the fans. 

@"purplefaithful" said:@"1VikesFan" said:

https://twitter.com/nacholeber/status/1635359637091536897?t=KTOF4O2Nc9k7296zyihkpw&s=19

Thats an interesting take...Just as I was finally getting used to 11 personnel too.

@"supafreak84" said:

@"1VikesFan" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"purplefaithful" said:

@"supafreak84" said: LOL our first move of free agency and utilizing some of the cap money we've saved via painful roster cuts is.....$21 million for a blocking TE!? Somebody wake me when Adolfo-Mensah makes a move where he actually looks like he knows what he's doing because it will be a first...

This could have been the easiest to get done, not necessarily their top prio. Like others have posted, its probably cap neutral and means Ham is out of the soup. 

When our defense is as bad as it's been and we have holes on offense (most notably at WR and Center) this is just bad optics. Backup blocking TE's are not a priority in any fashion and for our first move of free agency to be giving this no name dude 21 million on a 3 year deal is ridiculous. Just add it to the collection of bad or questionable decisions by our new GM

Doubt Kwesi and KOC are concerned with optics. Probably trying to build the team to their vision not the fans. 

If their vision is loading up the TE room while our defense gives up 35 points a game and Jefferson is double teamed every play...they are right on course.