SteelKing728 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Robb_K said: I think they should try him out at free safety. Then, if he'd be the 3rd safety, he'd also be an extra CB if they get a run of CB injuries like they had in each of the last 2 seasons. That would give the roster more flexibility. I think he can start at SS. Its not like there is anybody that great opposite of Harrison Smith ready to takeover for Harris. I could be wrong, but doesn't Zimmer want his safeties to be interchangeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 4 hours ago, SteelKing728 said: I think he can start at SS. Its not like there is anybody that great opposite of Harrison Smith ready to takeover for Harris. I could be wrong, but doesn't Zimmer want his safeties to be interchangeable? Eh, sorta. I mean I think if any coach had a choice they would want that. not sure why he couldn’t start as a cover 2 safety in this scheme. He’s like 5’11 and a buck 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb_K Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 7 hours ago, SteelKing728 said: I think he can start at SS. Its not like there is anybody that great opposite of Harrison Smith ready to takeover for Harris. I could be wrong, but doesn't Zimmer want his safeties to be interchangeable? Yes. I'm sure he does. But, I think it is more likely that whoever the new free safety is more likely to need relieving at times than Harrison Smith would. But wouldn't the backup (3rd) safety get practise time at BOTH safety positions, anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidvikingfan Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Here's our new free safety I would assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikes_Bolts1228 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, solidvikingfan said: Here's our new free safety I would assume. $2.25 million doesn't sound free to me, bro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Excellent signing! Outside of some depth and long term developmental players, I’d say that the 2021 defense is set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikes_Bolts1228 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just now, SemperFeist said: Excellent signing! Outside of some depth and long term developmental players, I’d say that the 2021 defense is set. Agree. I'd still want a big DE in the draft that can make an impact in 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 11 minutes ago, solidvikingfan said: Here's our new free safety I would assume. Damn! Xavier Woods can play very well as a coverage safety. I liked him a lot coming out of La Tech and he has had a very solid career for a 6th round draft pick. Has good range and will fit nicely with Harrison Smith and allow Harrison to move around and play close to the line of scrimmage. Quite a deal, sucks it is only one year but great value and fills the position. Woods will be the starter at FS and provides a vet back there with experience compared to a unproven rookie who needs to learn starting. Cowboys replaced him with Damontae Kazee, Keanu Neal and Jayron Kearse as their newly signed safeties. They are wildly improved on the defensive backfield compared to the clear inexperience they had last year at CB. Some really good moves and they have not spent much but they are not long term deals either. Still greatly improve and a great signing overall that is a awesome value. CB: Patrick Peterson/ Boyd CB: Dantzler/ Gladney Slot CB: Mac Alexander/ Gladney SS: Harrison Smith FS: Xavier Woods CB: Dantzler/ Boyd CB: Gladney/ Hand Slot CB: Chris Jones/ Hughes IR SS: Harrison Smith FS: Anthony Harris If Alexander and Peterson play well and stay healthy they could have a very solid group, and again never can have too many corners honestly much less too many experience corners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SemperFeist Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) LE: Hunter DT: Tomlinson DT: Pierce RE: Weatherly LB: Eric Kendricks LB: Anthony Barr CB: Patrick Peterson CB: Cam Dantzler NB: Jeff Gladney FS: Xavier Woods SS: Harrison Smith The DE spot opposite Hunter is basically the only spot without an established starter. With Weatherly, Wonnum, and Holmes making up the rotation for that spot, I’d be a bit surprised if we see the team address the position in the first round. Much more likely that we see them follow their typical approach and drafting a traits player in the 3rd/4th round and letting them be a part of the rotation. I still can’t help but be a little surprised in essentially swapping Odenigbo for Weatherly. It’s more or less a wash, but I’d love to hear Zimmer’s and Patterson’s reason for that decision. Edited March 27, 2021 by SemperFeist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I am happy with Kearse going to the Cowboys and the Vikings signing Woods. Woods can be adequate and wasn't previously disgruntled with the Vikings. It can be hard to regruntle a guy like Kearse; even when things appears to go well for a short time their gruntleness tends to remain fragile. Nobody wants to walk on those egg shells. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hopefully they are able to manipulate the draft to get good value on a couple O-line players now. There isn't any other immediate needs. I think Hand could still move to safety ahve be ready to start in year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Cearbhall said: I am happy with Kearse going to the Cowboys and the Vikings signing Woods. Woods can be adequate and wasn't previously disgruntled with the Vikings. It can be hard to regruntle a guy like Kearse; even when things appears to go well for a short time their gruntleness tends to remain fragile. Nobody wants to walk on those egg shells. True, and fact is Kearse was just a big slot defender and was never great in coverage back deep, Xavier Woods is absolutely a deep coverage safety so it should work great with Harrison Smith. 33 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: LE: Hunter DT: Tomlinson DT: Pierce RE: Weatherly LB: Eric Kendricks LB: Anthony Barr CB: Patrick Peterson CB: Cam Dantzler NB: Jeff Gladney FS: Xavier Woods SS: Harrison Smith The DE spot opposite Hunter is basically the only spot without an established starter. With Weatherly, Wonnum, and Holmes making up the rotation for that spot, I’d be a bit surprised if we see the team address the position in the first round. Much more likely that we see them follow their typical approach and drafting a traits player in the 3rd/4th round and letting them be a part of the rotation. I still can’t help but be a little surprised in essentially swapping Odenigbo for Weatherly. It’s more or less a wash, but I’d love to hear Zimmer’s and Patterson’s reason for that decision. A greatly improved defensive unit, Tomlinson will be the key and I expect him to have an awesome season. I agree drafting DE 1st round does not make a ton of sense now with all the additions they have. Possibly wait till the 3rd or 4th to get one. Only reason they draft a DE is if Hunter is out and no longer a Viking. With Weatherly and Odenigbo that is odd, both are getting basically the same amount of money. They obviously did not know Odenigbo was going to be signed so cheap in free agency and got Weatherly before Odenigbo was signed. Odd timing but really odd he got so little in free agency but a lot of players could not get paid because the NFL did go through a pandemic and lost a ton of money obviously so no one is passing out huge contracts unless the guy is great and proven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteelKing728 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Isn't Troy Dye set to start at WLB? I think Vigil is just the top backup LBer and Eric Wilson is too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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