Rumor Mill Brings Fourth Secondary Help

Jaire Alexander's defensive coordinator for his first three seasons in the NFL?

Mike Pettine, the Vikings' current assistant head coach. pic.twitter.com/MiumJwvq8Q

— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) June 10, 2025

StickierBuns wrote:

Pettine obviously is very knowledgable of him so we'll see if Minnesota has any interest. He's super cocky and a big talker, not sure he fits into the culture or not....maybe he would. And he won't come cheap. But healthy there is zero doubt he'd help the Vikings in 2025. Ramsey is going to be 31 years old in October and has already played for 3 teams. I'd rather not give up comp for Ramsey and like the idea of just money for Alexander. Ideally in a perfect world, I'd pass on both but I think cornerback is currently the team's weak spot.

I wouldn't give up any comp for Ramsey either. There is a good possibility that Miami doesn't find a trading partner and just outright releases him, but I believe they're still on the hook for his salary this year so he wouldn't be as expensive as Alexander might be. He hasn't missed many games in the last 5 years compared to Alexander, and factor that he played in LA while KOC was there so there is some familiarity.

Honestly, I'd pass on both as well but the DB depth (especially CB) does have me a bit worried.

TheWinterSKOLdier wrote:

I wouldn't give up any comp for Ramsey either. There is a good possibility that Miami doesn't find a trading partner and just outright releases him, but I believe they're still on the hook for his salary this year so he wouldn't be as expensive as Alexander might be. He hasn't missed many games in the last 5 years compared to Alexander, and factor that he played in LA while KOC was there so there is some familiarity.

Honestly, I'd pass on both as well but the DB depth (especially CB) does have me a bit worried.

I'm just as worried about safety and running back. The roster is stacked everywhere else, but those three units do seem to lack quality depth. If we're in little nickel, we're one sprained ankle away from seeing McGlothern or Okudah. If we're in big nickel, we're one concussion protocol away from seeing Bubba Bolden or Jay Ward. And we're one tight hammy to an injury prone 30-year-old running back from seeing Ty Chandler and his bullfighter style pass blocking technique attempting to protect our franchise QB.

Why would you invest ten bucks in someone who is only there half the time?

MaroonBells wrote:

I'm just as worried about safety and running back. The roster is stacked everywhere else, but those three units do seem to lack quality depth. If we're in little nickel, we're one sprained ankle away from seeing McGlothern or Okudah. If we're in big nickel, we're one concussion protocol away from seeing Bubba Bolden or Jay Ward. And we're one tight hammy to an injury prone 30-year-old running back from seeing Ty Chandler and his bullfighter style pass blocking technique attempting to protect our franchise QB.

Agreed. Those might be spots where they look at players come cutdown day. Or inevitably trade a 2035 7th round pick to whatever team signs Cam Akers.

On these type of players, I try to remember the Percy Harvin trade. Was that a bad trade for Seattle, giving up a first for a guy who wound up being hurt most of the time for them? Absolutely. But he caught like 10 balls in the Super Bowl and they probably don't win it without him. Alexander is the calibre of player that makes you consider moves like these. I still think he winds up elsewhere but I doubt anyone will be mad if he signs here. Because you never know. Maybe he plays a full season in a contract year.

Wolfson adds that there hasn’t been “any steam” on any of the available corner backs. The #Vikings seem confident in their current CB room. https://t.co/tv3fAMSUBd

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) June 10, 2025

Alexander signing imminent.

Brian Flores on Isaiah Rodgers: "He's been on my radar since he was at Umass. ... When the opportunity presented itself that we could maybe acquire him, I was all in. I'm happy we got him. He's got great football IQ and acumen. That's something we've stressed."

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) June 10, 2025

I think the Vikings only give Wolfson info when it’s “useful” to the Vikings…  :cool: :angel:

MaroonBells wrote:
https://x.com/alec_lewis/status/1932519547845713943

Very underrated signing. Might get some reps as PR too.

JustInTime wrote:
https://x.com/dustbaker/status/1932270410533343344?s=46&t=TjjB9Q4BmOwmN74RrrMjoQ

Every  june 1st cut that has ties to the Vikings in any way is gonna be considered to be signed. 

Kwesi has put himself in a place to make additional personnel moves and improve the roster., 

at this time of year that's a bonus.  

if no deals emerge, they'll use the cap on extensions. 

Kwesi rocks!

JustInTime wrote:

Very underrated signing. Might get some reps as PR too.

He has a reputation as a bit of a gambler :D