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With the NFL Combine in the books, we are just days away from the free agency period opening. Here are 25 offensive players the Vikings could target on the market…

 

1) Los Angeles Rams, G, Rodger Saffold

Key stat: 8th ranked guard by Pro Football Focus

The top guard on the market, Saffold could change the entire look of the Vikings’ O-line. But he will come at a hefty price.

 

2) Philadelphia Eagles, WR, Golden Tate

Key stat: 10th most yards after catch in the NFL

A proven playmaker with plenty left in the tank, Tate could be the perfect compliment to Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen.

 

3) Tennessee Titans, G, Quinton Spain

Key stat: 16 pressures allowed in 466 pass blocking snaps

With improving pass protection a huge priority for the Vikings, Spain is a solid pass blocker.

 

4) Denver Broncos, C, Matt Paradis

Key stat: No. 2 center in the NFL in 2016 by PFF

It would require Pat Elflein to move to guard, but Paradis is one of the best centers in the league when healthy.

 

5) Oakland Raiders, TE, Jared Cook

Key stat: 68 receptions for 896 yards

The Vikings hosted Cook for a visit last year. He is a quality receiving TE who could offer another weapon to Cousins alongside Kyle Rudolph.

 

6) Washington, WR, Jamison Crowder

Key stat: 60-plus catches for all three years with Kirk Cousins in D.C.

The quick slot receiver played an effective No. 3 role in Washington during the Cousins era.

 

7) Pittsburgh Steelers, G, Ramon Foster

Key stat: Three sacks allowed in the past three years

He might be on the older side, but Foster can still battle with the league’s best interior D-linemen in pass protection.

 

8) Jacksonville Jaguars, G, AJ Cann

Key stat: Played over 900 snaps each of the last three years

Hasn’t maximized talent he flashed early in his career. Could make for a find in free agency.

 

9) Jacksonville Jaguars, RB, TJ Yeldon

Key stat: 55 receptions

The Vikings will need another running back behind Dalvin Cook. Yeldon is a great No. 2 option, especially as a third-down back.

 

10) New England Patriots, WR, Cordarrelle Patterson

Key stat: 247 yards receiving, 228 yards rushing

The Vikings regretted not using Patterson as more of a playmaker. They could find new ways to use him and be dangerous on kick returns again.

 

11) Cincinnati Bengals, TE, CJ Uzomah

Key stat: 43 catches, 4.62 40-yard dash (2015)

Uzomah is the type of tight end the Vikings have been trying to draft in years past.

 

12) Tampa Bay Bucs, T, Donovan Smith

Key stat: Four 1,000-snap seasons before age 26

Hasn’t reached full potential yet. Would mean moving Reiff inside or trading/releasing him.

 

13) San Francisco 49ers, G, Mike Person

Key stat: One career sack allowed in 1,438 snaps

Journeyman lineman who had a solid 2018. Could be a scheme fit.

 

14) Miami Dolphins, T, Ja’Wuan James

Key stat: 30th ranked tackle by PFF

Experienced but still young, James could get even better during his next deal.

 

15) Kansas City Chiefs, RB, Spencer Ware

Key stat: 4.8 yards per carry, 11.2 yards per catch

An ideal No. 2 back.

 

16) Green Bay Packers, WR, Randall Cobb

Key stat: Averaged 74 catches per year from 2014-2017

Injuries slowed him down last year. Cobb was very effective for years as a Packer.

 

17) San Francisco 49ers, WR, Pierre Garcon

Key stat: 79 catches with Washington in 2016

Injuries have been an issue. When healthy, Garcon could find some chemistry with Cousins again.

 

18) Minnesota Vikings, RB, Latavius Murray

Key stat: 2.89 yards after contact in 2018, highest of his career

Stepped up when Dalvin Cook went down.

 

19) Baltimore Ravens, WR, Michael Crabtree

Key stat: 50-plus catches five years in a row

Will always have an issue with drops, but consistently finds ways to succeed as a No. 2 or 3 receiver.

 

20) Baltimore Ravens, RB, Ty Montgomery

Key stat: Career 4.9 yards per carry

A solid No. 2 back with receiving ability.

 

21) New England Patriots WR, Chris Hogan

Key stat: Career 104.8 rating when targeted

Outside receiver who could be a deep threat while Diggs/Thielen play the slot

 

22) Tampa Bay Bucs, WR, Adam Humphries

Key stat: 108.7 rating when targeted last season

A slot receiver who is coming off an excellent season

 

23) Minnesota Vikings, QB, Trevor Siemian

Key stat: 13-11 career record as a starter

Siemian would be a quality insurance policy.

 

24)  Minnesota Vikings, G, Nick Easton

Key stat: 12 pressures in 425 pass blocking snaps in 2017

Vikings appreciated Easton’s work two years ago. If they are confident in his health, he could return.

 

25) Cleveland Browns, QB, Tyrod Taylor

Key stat: 89.6 career rating

Taylor has previous experience with Gary Kubiak. Quality backup.

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1 hour ago, vike daddy said:

12) Tampa Bay Bucs, T, Donovan Smith

Key stat: Four 1,000-snap seasons before age 26

Hasn’t reached full potential yet. Would mean moving Reiff inside or trading/releasing him.

Was just recently Franchised.

1 hour ago, vike daddy said:

8) Jacksonville Jaguars, G, AJ Cann

Key stat: Played over 900 snaps each of the last three years

Hasn’t maximized talent he flashed early in his career. Could make for a find in free agency.

He intrigues me, seems like a Spielman signing as someone who is coming off of their rookie deal.

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26 minutes ago, VikeManDan said:

Was just recently Franchised.

He intrigues me, seems like a Spielman signing as someone who is coming off of their rookie deal.

AJ Cann has always been one of my top targets (along with Billy Turner) since he underachieved somewhat in Jacksonville, so he'd be a low-risk, potentially high-reward type of player.  

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here's the same FA list, compiled by position group:

 

1) Los Angeles Rams, G, Rodger Saffold

3) Tennessee Titans, G, Quinton Spain

4) Denver Broncos, C, Matt Paradis

7) Pittsburgh Steelers, G, Ramon Foster

8) Jacksonville Jaguars, G, AJ Cann

12) Tampa Bay Bucs, T, Donovan Smith

14) Miami Dolphins, T, Ja’Wuan James

24)  Minnesota Vikings, G, Nick Easton

 

2) Philadelphia Eagles, WR, Golden Tate

6) Washington, WR, Jamison Crowder

10) New England Patriots, WR, Cordarrelle Patterson

16) Green Bay Packers, WR, Randall Cobb

17) San Francisco 49ers, WR, Pierre Garcon

19) Baltimore Ravens, WR, Michael Crabtree

21) New England Patriots WR, Chris Hogan

22) Tampa Bay Bucs, WR, Adam Humphries

 

5) Oakland Raiders, TE, Jared Cook

11) Cincinnati Bengals, TE, CJ Uzomah

 

9) Jacksonville Jaguars, RB, TJ Yeldon

15) Kansas City Chiefs, RB, Spencer Ware

18) Minnesota Vikings, RB, Latavius Murray

20) Baltimore Ravens, RB, Ty Montgomery

 

23) Minnesota Vikings, QB, Trevor Siemian

25) Cleveland Browns, QB, Tyrod Taylor

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I know I've already asked in here awhile ago, but has anything changed with Barr? Still expecting to let him test FA? He's more of a 3-4 ILB, right? Can he cover TE's and RB's? 

I ask these because I'm interested in the Steelers signing him, but I'm not so sure on the fit. He seems athletic enough to fit in about any defense. 

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Personally, I don’t think Barr would do well in a 3-4 defense. To my understanding, the ILB in a 3-4 doesn’t get the protection from the d-line as a linebacker does in a 4-3. Barr has never really shown the ability to engage with, and disengage from offensive linemen. He tends to try and run around them. 

Personally, I would put my money on Barr signing with the Raiders. With the Chargers and Rams as runnner ups. 

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6 minutes ago, swede700 said:

I think he wants to play OLB in the 3-4 though, since he wants to rush the passer more.  I think he's playing with fire doing that though, because he hasn't proven to be all that good rushing the passer.  

That'd be a tough contract to give out. Maybe if he would be willing to take a short prove it deal, but that does not seem likely. He definitely has the build and juice to get after the passer but that might have to be learned. I understand he's more of a blitzer than a pass rusher, right?

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15 minutes ago, SemperFeist said:

Personally, I don’t think Barr would do well in a 3-4 defense. To my understanding, the ILB in a 3-4 doesn’t get the protection from the d-line as a linebacker does in a 4-3. Barr has never really shown the ability to engage with, and disengage from offensive linemen. He tends to try and run around them. 

Personally, I would put my money on Barr signing with the Raiders. With the Chargers and Rams as runnner ups. 

Honestly, a MACK ILB doesn't engage with blockers that often. The Steelers are set at the BUCK, they're the ones who get in there with the nasties. The MACK position is more of a chase and tackle position. Sideline to sideline coverage and whatnot. Plus nobody really runs a 3-4 very much anymore. We run out of the Nickel more often than not.

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2 minutes ago, MOSteelers56 said:

I understand he's more of a blitzer than a pass rusher, right?

Correct. Barr is very good at blitzing, when he’s not impeded by anyone. 

But Barr has never beat an offensive lineman for a sack. Honestly, I’m not sure Barr has really beaten anyone on his way to a sack. 

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26 minutes ago, SemperFeist said:

Personally, I would put my money on Barr signing with the Raiders. With the Chargers and Rams as runnner ups. 

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