The Gnat Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Was reading up some on the signing, sounds like there was a poor offensive line situation where Kline regressed last year. And I think we saw with the Vikings what a poor or changing offensive line coaching can do, unfortunately, I think he'll be a slightly better than average OG, but I'm cool with that, and I like only needing to get an OL early, and probably a couple mid in the draft, versus having it to be just OL at the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, The Gnat said: Was reading up some on the signing, sounds like there was a poor offensive line situation where Kline regressed last year. And I think we saw with the Vikings what a poor or changing offensive line coaching can do, unfortunately, I think he'll be a slightly better than average OG, but I'm cool with that, and I like only needing to get an OL early, and probably a couple mid in the draft, versus having it to be just OL at the top. Isn't slightly better than average where Kline was at during his peak. Can he be that good again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikestyle Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, vikingsrule said: Isn't slightly better than average where Kline was at during his peak. Can he be that good again? I mean he's one year removed from that so I don't see why not. If he had sucked for 3 years I'd say no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 10 hours ago, solidvikingfan said: If we had kept Remmers on the contract he had then yes he would have been the unquestioned starter as I believe it to sort of be not in reality to believe that contract was given for a backup player. That contract would not have made him the unquestioned starter. All his contract did was mean that if Remmers lost the (inevitable) camp competition either the team would have to cut him at that point or Remmers would have to agree to take a pay cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 How was Kline in 2017 compared to Easton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 16 hours ago, Cearbhall said: That is two free agent signings now but Kline shouldn't count in the compensatory formula. That is correct since the Titans cut him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 FWIW, now I understand when I read yesterday somewhere that he was going to have his locker next to Rudolph's. He's also from Cincinnati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Robb_K Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) Sounds like he's going to be somewhere between an average OG and in the top 40%. That's okay to buy some time to fill later with a developed drafted player. I like that he seems to have a good work ethic, and desire to become a better player. That takes away the pressure on The Vikings to draft OL with their top 3 choices. Now, perhaps they can fit a DT in there, if the fit is right. Edited March 22, 2019 by Robb_K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 14 hours ago, Robb_K said: That takes away the pressure on The Vikings to draft OL with their top 3 choices. I disagree 100% with this statement. They still need to draft at least 1 iOL in the first TWO rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, VikeManDan said: I disagree 100% with this statement. They still need to draft at least 1 iOL in the first TWO rounds. Not a single IOL under contract has earned an unquestioned starting spot. Even Kline or Pat Elflein. Elflein could even end up at G. I think it's prudent to get two IOL by round four. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byuvike88 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: Not a single IOL under contract has earned an unquestioned starting spot. Even Kline or Pat Elflein. Elflein could even end up at G. I think it's prudent to get two IOL by round four. For me, Ideally I'd like to see a OL, TE, and WR in the first 3 and then another OL in the 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just now, byuvike88 said: For me, Ideally I'd like to see a OL, TE, and WR in the first 3 and then another OL in the 4th. I'd prefer to see a DE or DT by round four just to keep the talent strong there. I'd hope to get a decent third WR before the draft, Aldrick Robinson even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byuvike88 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just now, vikingsrule said: I'd prefer to see a DE or DT by round four just to keep the talent strong there. I'd hope to get a decent third WR before the draft, Aldrick Robinson even. I just don't see Robinson as a decent 3rd option. I think he is a good 4th, but too many times down the stretch, teams took away Thielen and Diggs and the Vikings had no answer. I would love to see another DT or DE if they can trade back and gain an addition 3rd or 4th, but they've spent back to back 4th round picks on defense, and have used what little cap space they have had this off season on defense. This team failed to make the playoffs last year because their offense couldn't move the ball consistently down the stretch. As bad as the line was last year, the skill position depth is lacking. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikestyle Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, byuvike88 said: I just don't see Robinson as a decent 3rd option. I think he is a good 4th, but too many times down the stretch, teams took away Thielen and Diggs and the Vikings had no answer. I would love to see another DT or DE if they can trade back and gain an addition 3rd or 4th, but they've spent back to back 4th round picks on defense, and have used what little cap space they have had this off season on defense. This team failed to make the playoffs last year because their offense couldn't move the ball consistently down the stretch. As bad as the line was last year, the skill position depth is lacking. I see your point, but in my personal opinion I'd rather have TE or WR in the first three rounds, not both unless there's great value. If we take a TE, I'd hope Zylstra or Beebe would step up, if we take WR I'd hope Conklin steps up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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