SemperFeist Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: How does that help the current roster? I don’t envision anyone running with the 3rd team making the team as it is, so why not try to showcase someone you’d like to trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidvikingfan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: I don’t envision anyone running with the 3rd team making the team as it is, so why not try to showcase someone you’d like to trade? Well some might say it is better to work with Sloter then Mannion. Anyway I would find it unlikely that teams want Treadwell but we did manage to trade Williamson way back though teams overrating speed likely factored in that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 45 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: Start force feeding him the ball during preseason and see if you can get someone to bite. unless he drops a lot of passes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, solidvikingfan said: Well some might say it is better to work with Sloter then Mannion. Anyway I would find it unlikely that teams want Treadwell but we did manage to trade Williamson way back though teams overrating speed likely factored in that one. Williamson at least had physical talent. He had great speed. Treadwell is a poor athlete, lacks explosiveness and speed, and his ability as a possession receiver never translated to the next level. Williamson had no issues creating separation, he just couldn't catch the ball. Treadwell can't separate and we've yet to see reliable hands. I guess I wouldn't waste my time trying to showcase him given how little return is likely. We're talking about a late round pick in maybe one or two drafts from now. Wouldn't go out of my way for that, but that's just me. Nor do I think a team will really bite if he's catching passes from Sloter and beating 3rd and 4th team CBs. Edited August 14, 2019 by vikingsrule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDakViking Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Maybe they package him and a 7th for a 6th or something like that. Better than what he offers now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Sure wish he could get out of his own way! He has all the physical tools, with exception of great speed. I still contend his "Hands of Stone" are a mental thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Virginia Viking said: He has all the physical tools, with exception of great speed. He really doesn’t. Treadwell doesn’t even have marginal speed, he’s not a jump ball receiver who can high point the ball, and he’s not overly aggressive. We’re long past the “get out of his own way” point. The guy just doesn’t have it mentally or physically. It was just a colossal miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 he doesn't have it. only thing he has is good LxWxH but can't use it for anything purposeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 11 hours ago, SemperFeist said: He really doesn’t. Treadwell doesn’t even have marginal speed, he’s not a jump ball receiver who can high point the ball, and he’s not overly aggressive. We’re long past the “get out of his own way” point. The guy just doesn’t have it mentally or physically. It was just a colossal miss. See before injury he had it. It’s still unfair to completely look at his combine numbers because even after over a year he still wasn’t fully healthy from his nasty college injury. No, he was never a low 4.4 guy but his speed, acceleration, and jump ball skills were much better He was a complete different WR pre-injury, i just think the Vikings thought they could fix him, and took a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I agree 100% that the Vikings believed that he would regain his pre-injured form the further he got away from the injury. But that never happened, and you just have to say that he doesn’t have the athleticism needed for the position. As odd as this may sound, I actually think Treadwell would be more productive if he were the team’s first read. He’s a solid route runner who does a good job at getting open on his initial cut/break. Unfortunately he doesn’t have the necessary speed or quickness, and that initial separation disappears quickly. So, by the time that the QB looks in his direction as the 3rd/4th read he’s covered. And it also limits his effective route tree to just slants, digs, and short out routes where the QB can get the ball to him quickly off of his break. Any amount of time with the ball in the air is going to give the defender time to close the gap, and turn intermediate to long throws into contested catch situations. Which, while touted as a strength coming out of Ole Miss, Treadwell has not shown the capability at the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 It's more mental than anything, because Anquan Boldin had less physical skills than Laquon and he had a productive 14-year career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, swede700 said: It's more mental than anything, because Anquan Boldin had less physical skills than Laquon and he had a productive 14-year career. Just by watching the two play, I would very much disagree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopackgo247 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Duck fan here, is Mitchell going to make the 53? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, gopackgo247 said: Duck fan here, is Mitchell going to make the 53? At this point, I'd say no. He's probably a P.S. candidate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopackgo247 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, swede700 said: At this point, I'd say no. He's probably a P.S. candidate. damn thats a shame. he couldve used another year in college. so its either practice squad, Canada or the job market. he didnt get his degree either so well see how that pans out. his attitude is always what held him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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