battle2heaven Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/draft2023/insider/story/_/id/35608911/2023-nfl-mock-draft-todd-mcshay-post-super-bowl-predictions-31-first-round-picks-quarterback-landing-spots-projected-trade Quote 23. Minnesota Vikings Jordan Addison, WR, USC Adam Thielen is entering his age-33 season, so Minnesota could take the best player available here and get a speedy, instinctive running mate for Justin Jefferson. Addison was just shy of 1,600 receiving yards in 2021 at Pitt before transferring to USC and picking up another 875 yards and eight scores. He has versatility to line up outside or in the slot. For those wondering why the Vikings would sidestep their defensive needs -- they allowed 5.9 yards per play in 2022, third highest in the NFL -- it really comes down to the board. Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson or Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders might fit, but this is still early for both. Remember, free agency still lies ahead ... Been seeing WR a few more times recently and depending on the WR, I wouldn't hate it. I like Addison a lot. I like JSN a lot. I think both fit well with Jefferson. I'm not sure I see any other WR that would be worth it in the first. It's really a sub par WR class this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Addison or Flowers would be fun. I don’t think I like JSN in this offense with JJ, AT, and Osborn. They need someone with long speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: Addison or Flowers would be fun. I don’t think I like JSN in this offense with JJ, AT, and Osborn. They need someone with long speed. Hyatt would work too! But to me, he's more of a 2nd round talent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Johnston is a perfect compliment to Jefferson and Osborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 minute ago, SemperFeist said: Johnston is a perfect compliment to Jefferson and Osborn. I expect him to be long gone by then, otherwise yes. Although the last couple of high end TCU WR prospects haven’t worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 Here is Alec Lewis' (The Athletic) big board of options that might be available at #23...Thoughts on any of them? Round 1, No. 23 Options PLAYER SCHOOL POSITION HT, WT Deonte Banks Maryland CB 6-0, 207 Drew Sanders Arkansas LB 6-5, 232 Nolan Smith Georgia Edge 6-3, 237 Kelee Ringo Georgia CB 6-2, 210 Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State CB 6-0, 180 Keion White Georgia Tech Edge 6-4, 283 Trenton Simpson Clemson LB 6-3, 234 BJ Ojulari LSU Edge 6-3, 245 Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh DT 6-0, 275 Darnell Washington Georgia TE 6-7, 280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 I'm shocked, I tell you...shocked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 In other news, water is wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 32 minutes ago, swede700 said: Here is Alec Lewis' (The Athletic) big board of options that might be available at #23...Thoughts on any of them? Round 1, No. 23 Options PLAYER SCHOOL POSITION HT, WT Deonte Banks Maryland CB 6-0, 207 Drew Sanders Arkansas LB 6-5, 232 Nolan Smith Georgia Edge 6-3, 237 Kelee Ringo Georgia CB 6-2, 210 Emmanuel Forbes Mississippi State CB 6-0, 180 Keion White Georgia Tech Edge 6-4, 283 Trenton Simpson Clemson LB 6-3, 234 BJ Ojulari LSU Edge 6-3, 245 Calijah Kancey Pittsburgh DT 6-0, 275 Darnell Washington Georgia TE 6-7, 280 I hate that they are all defensive players from a value perspective (I think they will go defense, but the coverage of the Vikings is basically that they won't even look at offensive players that could be there), but out of that group I am taking Ringo. Perfect scheme fit, fills a need, insanely high ceiling. That's about where he's projected to go based on a consensus big board that I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 How would people feel if the Vikings traded their 1st and 3rd this year, and they’re 1st next year to move up for a QB? I keep looking at Philly sitting at the 10th pick, and given Roseman’s affinity to trade down, could they be a trade partner with the Vikings to go after a QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: How would people feel if the Vikings traded their 1st and 3rd this year, and they’re 1st next year to move up for a QB? I keep looking at Philly sitting at the 10th pick, and given Roseman’s affinity to trade down, could they be a trade partner with the Vikings to go after a QB? I would hate it. There's no need to gamble already scarce draft capital on the 3rd best QB in the draft (I'm assuming at 10 Richardson would be the best left) that does not look like a sure thing. I'd be more inclined to trade down and try to GET a first next year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: How would people feel if the Vikings traded their 1st and 3rd this year, and they’re 1st next year to move up for a QB? I keep looking at Philly sitting at the 10th pick, and given Roseman’s affinity to trade down, could they be a trade partner with the Vikings to go after a QB? Which one would be there? I don't know.....I'd rather trade for more firsts next year, and get the BEST QB next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Just now, JDBrocks said: I would hate it. There's no need to gamble already scarce draft capital on the 3rd best QB in the draft (I'm assuming at 10 Richardson would be the best left) that does not look like a sure thing. I'd be more inclined to trade down and try to GET a first next year. ninjad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Just now, PrplChilPill said: Which one would be there? I don't know.....I'd rather trade for more firsts next year, and get the BEST QB next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: How would people feel if the Vikings traded their 1st and 3rd this year, and they’re 1st next year to move up for a QB? I keep looking at Philly sitting at the 10th pick, and given Roseman’s affinity to trade down, could they be a trade partner with the Vikings to go after a QB? If he's the guy, I certainly don't have an issue with it. Obviously they would have to love him to do that. The Chiefs still ended up with more picks in 2017 and 2018 than what the Vikings have currently, but I'd like it that they took a big swing. It could certainly blow up in their face, but we haven't seen them take such a big swing in a helluva long time. Edit: Now that I see the responses above, I'd like to remind people that many have been clamoring for the Vikings to take a risk to get their future QB, and now you'd complain that they would because of scarce resources? C'mon, man! 😂 Edited February 15, 2023 by swede700 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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