Best Value Picks of the 2018 NFL Draft...
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000929267/article/2018-nfl-draft-derwin-james-among-round-1s-top-value-picks
3) Mike Hughes, CB, Minnesota Vikings
Drafted No. 30 overall.
The Vikings' roster was very strong and well-rounded before the draft. Adding a corner like Hughes at the very end of the first round provides both depth this year and a bridge to the future in their secondary at a very low cost.
In addition to corner Xavier Rhodes (a five-year veteran coming off his first All-Pro season), 39-year-old Terence Newman had been a big part of this extremely productive defensive backfield, helping the Vikings post the NFL's stingiest third-down defense (allowing a 25.2 percent conversion rate on the all-important down) and allow the second-fewest passing yards per game (192.4). But Newman remains unsigned for 2018 and will turn 40 in September. A corner like Hughes, who, per PFF, allowed just 34 receptions for 301 yards with less than 2 yards after contact per reception in 2017, along with a 43.8 passer rating (with four interceptions and nine pass breakups), adds depth and youth to the Vikings corners. At UCF, Hughes also showed his ability as a return specialist, adding extra return on the Vikings' inexpensive investment.
I find it easier to be optimistic about this team than pessimistic...I mean how else can you survive as a fan?
Just call me Pollyanna--the girl sipping purple koolaid whilst wearing purple shades, perched atop a magnificently gigantic snowball rolling around in hell...
@"prairieghost" said: I find it easier to be optimistic about this team than pessimistic...I mean how else can you survive as a fan? Just call me Pollyanna--the girl sipping purple koolaid whilst wearing purple shades, perched atop a magnificently gigantic snowball rolling around in hell...
That is genuinely funny when you consider the absolutely STACKED roster this team has put together. Purple snowcones for everyone!!
@"MaroonBells" said:@"prairieghost" said: I find it easier to be optimistic about this team than pessimistic...I mean how else can you survive as a fan? Just call me Pollyanna--the girl sipping purple koolaid whilst wearing purple shades, perched atop a magnificently gigantic snowball rolling around in hell...
That is genuinely funny when you consider the absolutely STACKED roster this team has put together. Purple snowcones for everyone!!Yeah :D Pretty much an over the top comment meant to diffuse the gloom and doom since the draft ;)
@"minny65" said:And we entered 2017 thinking it would be nice to have healthy OTs, RB, and QB And we entered 2016 thinking it would be nice to have our RT and OC healthy And we entered 2015 thinking it would be nice to have our starting QB, RB, and RT and RG healthy@"Wetlander" said:Will also be nice to have Cook and his 4.8 yds per carry for a full season and his screen ability.@"Poiple" said:I think the Vikings offense with Kirk Cousins will score more points per game than the 2017 offense with Case.@"Bolstad79" said:Kind of the point isnt? He didnt put up enough points. Maybe you guys dont get it.@"Poiple" said: you need actual points to win a game. Do you mean Kirk Cousins can't put up the same points This year as Case did last year?Thinking next year will be healthier than last is a losing proposition. We will end the regular season without the services of at least 2 key contributors.
@"Scoog" said:And we entered 2017 thinking it would be nice to have healthy OTs, RB, and QB
And we entered 2016 thinking it would be nice to have our RT and OC healthy
And we entered 2015 thinking it would be nice to have our starting QB, RB, and RT and RG healthyThinking next year will be healthier than last is a losing proposition. We will end the regular season without the services of at least 2 key contributors.
We can't come up snake eyes 4 times in a row, can we?
I've been watching this team break hearts for 45 years and man, if you cant feel positive about the next 3-5 seasons? That's just a shame.
I honestly don't think we've had this kind of window since 1 year in 09, 98-2002 and a couple of Burnsie years.
Hell before then and we're back to Grant.
@"Poiple" said:@"JimmyinSD" said:you are a real piece of work arent you? Sad little, little man.@"Poiple" said: you need actual points to win a game. wow you are pissy lately. are you sure you are still a fan of this team or did losing your favorite player sour your position on the Vikings for life?Little man? lol, I see you don't know what you are talking about.
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