Vikings rookie CB Mike Hughes caps strong spring with pick six

Zimmer recently praised Hughes on his KFAN interview as being the quickest learner on inside coverages he's ever been around...  High praise for the young rookie.

It would appear early that Hughes has real upside to play the slot. If Holton Hill continues to show ability (long way to go) and makes the roster, its very possible that Trae Waynes won't be resigned by the Vikings. Long way to go yet obviously and its far from a guarantee, but its an obvious path if those things fall into line. Minnesota has several talented young players they need to sign.

Have you seen Hughes? The kid is built. 

I was pissed as hell we drafted a DB @ 30 this past draft given other needs on the team. But this kid might be a real diamond and you can never have enough good DB's.

And to another posters point, remember when just getting off the field on 3rd down was a win? Now I'm starting to take for granted the #1 D in the league.

Shame, shame, shame on me... 

If  highs  is the  Dimond and hill a  ruby so to say  then losing Waynes  would  be doable  even though I feel he is a rising star  but dam corners  even average ones make bank in free agency  so maybe  losing a rising young cb but drafting his replacement allows  the Vikings to keep Diggs or hunter so be it

@"Viking1987" said: If  highs  is the  Dimond and hill a  ruby so to say  then losing Waynes  would  be doable  even though I feel he is a rising star  but dam corners  even average ones make bank in free agency  so maybe  losing a rising young cb but drafting his replacement allows  the Vikings to keep Diggs or hunter so be it

Hughes will be mainly used as the nickel corner with Rhodes and Waynes on the outsides.  Basically the secondary needs all 3 to cover other teams top wide receivers.

@"purplefaithful" said: I was pissed as hell we drafted a DB @ 30 this past draft given other needs on the team. But this kid might be a real diamond and you can never have enough good DB's.

And to another posters point, remember when just getting off the field on 3rd down was a win? Now I'm starting to take for granted the #1 D in the league.

Shame, shame, shame on me... 

we keep saying we cant resign them all... well the best way to stay competitive while losing start players to free agency is to draft more studs.  Sounds like they are planning for life without Waynes or possibly... (gulp) Rhodes?   Letting Waynes walk turns a first rounder into a 3rd round compensatory pick... trading Rhodes at the height of his game under a decent contract may net an early second or even a late first rounder.  I think  a lot depends on how the rest of the corners round out this year,  I dont see Zim running without 2 studs and 2 quality back ups.

@"purplefaithful" said: you can never have enough good DB's.

And to another posters point, remember when just getting off the field on 3rd down was a win? Now I'm starting to take for granted the #1 D in the league.

Shame, shame, shame on me... 

I don't  see  the Vikings  trading  Rhoads anytime soon 

In year 2020. Top 4 CBs-Rhodes, Hughes, Hill, Alexander (or another top draft pick)

@"Viking1987" said: I don't  see  the Vikings  trading  Rhoads anytime soon 

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Viking1987" said: I don't  see  the Vikings  trading  Rhoads anytime soon 

I dont either,  but... at the end of the year,  with those new contracts to take on.... if they decide that CB is the position of strength to take from,  there could be an arguement made if Waynes continues to make strides this year.  He is after all 2 year younger,   and like I said,  Rhodes would net the bigger return.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Viking1987" said: I don't  see  the Vikings  trading  Rhoads anytime soon 

I dont either,  but... at the end of the year,  with those new contracts to take on.... if they decide that CB is the position of strength to take from,  there could be an arguement made if Waynes continues to make strides this year.  He is after all 2 year younger,   and like I said,  Rhodes would net the bigger return.

@"Wetlander" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Viking1987" said: I don't  see  the Vikings  trading  Rhoads anytime soon 

I dont either,  but... at the end of the year,  with those new contracts to take on.... if they decide that CB is the position of strength to take from,  there could be an arguement made if Waynes continues to make strides this year.  He is after all 2 year younger,   and like I said,  Rhodes would net the bigger return.

A lot can change in one year...  I'm just happy that our first rounder sounds like he'll be seeing the field sooner rather than later.  Our secondary this season should be ELITE if all our guys stay healthy and play to their potential.
We can worry about what to do next season when it comes.  We'll still have Rhodes, Waynes, Hughes, and Alexander under contract.  No need to worry about trading or releasing guys until after the 2019 season.

Planning for Waynes' departure? I think Mac Alexander is the guy we lose first. But both are under contract for 2018 and 2019, so let's see what happens.
Not to jinx us, but look at how the Seahawks were loaded with young defensive talent about 3 years ago...seemingly long ago. Odds are, someone on our defense is likely to suffer a career-impacting injury...someone is going to get full of themselves and insist on leaving via unrestricted free agency... We can't predict who, just be glad if we seem to have extra bodies in any area.