So we traded out of the 4th? WTF

I guess we love the end of round picks. KC's 4th and 5th coming back. We are going to have a great practice squad after this draft. 

Lol any time anybody wants to trade up in a round for below value, Kwesi is the first call they make 

Feeling like Kwesi is in over his head. 

Let Kwesi cook!!!!!

Apparently the 5th round pick acquired in trading down until the end of the round isn't until 2024. Sooooo that pick will also be at the end of the round being that it's from KC

It's like Kwesi only knows how to walk backwards. 

I'm over this kewsi  that 5th is a 2024 what a joke of a trade  not to mention we were unable to trade  cook or z. what a fucking mess

In the past, I always felt the Vikes won the draft but then it never translated onto the field.  I have been disappointed by Kwesi's draft, especially inability to get true value with the trade backs, but I will give it a couple of years to see the on field performance.  I think what is missing with Kwesi's approach is an appreciation of the psychology behind the trade.  He looks at trades only from her perception -- he thinks any assets are worth getting if he thinks he will still get the player he wants dropping back.  He doesn't think about how much the other side wants to move up.  Thus, he undervalues his position. 

Would like to see this organization scout extensively, form a commitment to and desire for a group of players and move to acquire those players in the draft process. With the consistent trade downs it sure seems like this group goes into a draft with no firm plans. 

I miss Spelly!  

by trading down we also missed out on drafting DTR at qb  totally foolish 

@"Viking1987" said: I'm over this kewsi  that 5th is a 2024 what a joke of a trade  not to mention we were unable to trade  cook or z. what a fucking mess

I assumed it was a 5th in this draft. That does nothing for us this year unless he packages some picks to move back up and take another 4th rounder. Since he doesn't seem to understand you can actually trade up in the draft, I have zero confidence that will happen. 

The K-train has left the station…  ;) 

Spelly was an excellent drafter (other then QB of course) and never got outmaneuvered like Kwesi has two years in a row.  We don't have time for growing pains at the GM level.  

@"minny65" said: Spelly was an excellent drafter (other then QB of course) and never got outmaneuvered like Kwesi has two years in a row.  We don't have time for growing pains at the GM level.  

Kwesi is getting lapped at the draft by every other team in the league. We should have kept Ed at DC if we really wanted to tank this season. 

I kinda figured we would do some trading back to pick up an extra pick or two and then use those to pounce on moves up to grab a player or two that we really wanted as opposed to just seeing how things pan out and what falls to us.  Granted the overall lack of picks does not help.  At this point, I am missing Trader Rick who would at least get good value for trades and look to trade back up when warranted.  Who knew that we would get another GM who loves him a bevy of late round selections!  Kinda like a "Pickers" mentality, looking for future pro bowlers amongst a handful of late round mediocrity.  Quantity over quality.  I do like Addison and that could work out very well, but holy crap is our D going to be a roller coaster.  I sure hope the Flores effect takes hold quickly and makes a big difference!  Lions sure look like they have figured their shit out and have a plan. I hope we do too.  As always, time will tell.  Just feels like we have been waiting one helluva long time for the tell!!!

now jake Haener  is gone   

draft Darius rush 

If any team in the NFL needs a game plan on how to "tank" an up-coming football season, keep watching the organization during this draft.

@"TBro" said:

@"Viking1987" said: I'm over this kewsi  that 5th is a 2024 what a joke of a trade  not to mention we were unable to trade  cook or z. what a fucking mess

I assumed it was a 5th in this draft. That does nothing for us this year unless he packages some picks to move back up and take another 4th rounder. Since he doesn't seem to understand you can actually trade up in the draft, I have zero confidence that will happen.