vikingsrule Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, swede700 said: That's certainly possible about the CB...not so sure about the WR though...I think they'll roll with whoever makes the team at that position. There probably isn't going to be a WR that's going to be any better than what they already have. WR is the one position where I'd want to add an experienced veteran as a backup. I wouldn't expect it to be difficult to find a veteran WR better than Treadwell, and WR is a position where there are a lot of numbers across the league. There's bound to be a few decent ones that could fill in a 3rd or 4th WR and offer more than Treadwell can in 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: WR is the one position where I'd want to add an experienced veteran as a backup. I wouldn't expect it to be difficult to find a veteran WR better than Treadwell, and WR is a position where there are a lot of numbers across the league. There's bound to be a few decent ones that could fill in a 3rd or 4th WR and offer more than Treadwell can in 2019. Treadwell's not making the team regardless, so I'm not looking for anyone to upgrade from him. As it stands today, I'm expecting the depth chart to be Diggs, Thielen, Beebe, Taylor, and Johnson. Considering they are likely to run a lot more 2-TE sets than they have in the past, there isn't really a tremendous need to have an additional veteran backup outside of Taylor. Edited August 7, 2019 by swede700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, swede700 said: Treadwell's not making the team regardless, so I'm not looking for anyone to upgrade from him. As it stands today, I'm expecting the depth chart to be Diggs, Thielen, Beebe, Taylor, and Johnson. Considering they are likely to run a lot more 2-TE sets than they have in the past, there isn't really a tremendous need to have an additional veteran backup outside of Taylor. You're looking at a very limited skill set of backup receivers with that grouping. Unless one of the rookie WRs surprise, I don't really see anyone that has the ability to get behind a defense and can somewhat stetch the field. At least Robinson had a role, albeit limited, that produced. I wouldn't even be opposed to bringing him back honestly, but I'm fine giving Johnson and Mitchell a chance first, but if they don't impress, I think Spielman will need to check the waiver wire. Edited August 7, 2019 by vikingsrule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 I personally don't really care about whether a guy can stretch the field, nor do I see the real need for it. But, if you want that guy, then replace Taylor or Johnson (or a TE) with Badet, problem solved. If a guy has 4.3 speed and hits the waiver wire after final cuts, he's no better than the guys they already have on roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share Posted August 7, 2019 i like how it's the former mods who can't keep the discussions in the proper topic threads... lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 25 minutes ago, vike daddy said: i like how it's the former mods who can't keep the discussions in the proper topic threads... lol I've always had a tendency to veer off on occasion. I even did it when I was a mod...then I would catch myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, vike daddy said: i like how it's the former mods who can't keep the discussions in the proper topic threads... lol Kids these days... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 8/6/2019 at 12:15 PM, Ozzy said: He for sure made nice progression last year in terms of making plays and being active out there. Good to hear that is continuing especially with Hughes and Hill out early on. Wish the same could be said for Kearse at safety. There's an article out on the Athletic right now about Mackensie and the strides he's made. Here's an excerpt that tells you everything you need to know... Quote Mackensie Alexander, the Vikings’ fourth-year nickelback, went through the finer points of playing the position with Craig James, the young pupil Alexander singled out on this day. They worked on their stances and Alexander mimicked a wide receiver to illustrate points to James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byuvike88 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 14 hours ago, swede700 said: That's certainly possible about the CB...not so sure about the WR though...I think they'll roll with whoever makes the team at that position. There probably isn't going to be a WR that's going to be any better than what they already have. And they might have to use that money on a potential tackle that could be cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Ian Rapoport✔@RapSheet The #Chiefs are giving CB Mo Claiborne a 1-year deal worth up to $1.5M, source said. He’ll be suspended the first four games of the season, which KC has known since they began negotiating with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 The Vikings also announced that they’ve released cornerback Bene Benwikere. The move comes a day after the Vikings activated cornerback Mike Hughes from the physically unable to perform list. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/27/vikings-cut-bene-benwikere-jordan-taylor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 27, 2019 Author Share Posted August 27, 2019 Vikings cornerback Holton Hill put Seahawks quarterback Paxton Lynch in the concussion protocol earlier this month with a helmet-to-helmet hit while Lynch was sliding at the end of a run and, as expected, he’s heard from the league about it. According to multiple reports, Hill has been fined $10,527 for unnecessary roughness. He was also penalized and ejected from the game at the time of the hit. Hill: “It wasn’t intentional, I hope he’s doing OK. That wasn’t my intention to hit him helmet to helmet. I was already going in for the tackle and then he slid.” https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/27/holton-hill-fined-10527-for-hit-on-paxton-lynch/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Would a rookie free agent that's probably not going to make the team get the same fine? Out does it come out of there paychecks so they wouldn't have to pay unless they are getting paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: Would a rookie free agent that's probably not going to make the team get the same fine? Out does it come out of there paychecks so they wouldn't have to pay unless they are getting paid? When a player is fined it comes out of their next game check unless the appeal the fine. If they appeal it, the possibly modified fine, if there is still a fine, comes out of their next game check after the appeal process is completed. If the fine is more than 25% of their weekly pay they can get it lowered on appeal. It can be 50% of their weekly pay for second offenses. So it would seem, no they don't have to pay if they don't play in any games after the fine is imposed. Source: CBA Edited August 28, 2019 by Cearbhall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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