swede700 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Now that we have the new DC in Brian Flores in place, I'd like to gauge people's opinions on how the Vikings should address various positions on the team...obviously, this will probably be heavy on the defensive side of the ball since that seems to have the most glaring holes. Next position up, the defensive end opposite Harrison Phillips 2022 depth at the position: Dalvin Tomlinson, Harrison Phillips, James Lynch, Jonathan Bullard, Esezi Otomewo, Ross Blacklock, Sheldon Day, TJ Smith 2023 Outgoing Free Agents: Tomlinson, Bullard Potential Free Agents Available: Fletcher Cox, Jarran Reed, Jerry Tillery, Chris Wormley, Sheldon Rankins, Larry Ogunjobi, A'Shawn Robinson, Poona Ford Potential Draftees: Zacch Pickens, Brett Johnson, Jayson Ademilola, Nesta Jade Silvera, Byron Young, Moro Ojomo, Jermayne Lole, Cory Durden, Isaiah Mullens, Devonnsha Maxwell, Jonah Tavai, Jacob Slade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I'm a big fan of bringing back Tomlinson. As much as I've been arguing in favor of keeping Bradbury, if we have to decide between the two, I'd rather bring back Tomlinson. He's a perfect scheme fit, and was a high level player when he was on the field last year. He'll probably price himself out of range for us, but I can dream. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Bring back Tomlinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I mean, I want to bring some free agent in, whether or not it's Tomlinson. But also think we need to invest an early-ish draft pick into the DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 This post adds nothing, but I have no idea. You're welcome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I ideally would like a player that can create more interior pressure than Tomlinson. But Tomlinson is fine. Daron Payne is probably my pipe dream but he's going to be so expensive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, JDBrocks said: I'm a big fan of bringing back Tomlinson. As much as I've been arguing in favor of keeping Bradbury, if we have to decide between the two, I'd rather bring back Tomlinson. He's a perfect scheme fit, and was a high level player when he was on the field last year. He'll probably price himself out of range for us, but I can dream. I agree. If we have to put money somewhere, I’d rather bring back Tomlinson. If he doesn’t return, I think this spot is a top priority in round one. Frankly, I’m not opposed to bringing back Tomlinson and spending a first on the position. If we’re building up the defense and it’s going to take a couple of years, I’d focus first on having a really good DL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 OTC projections are quite laughable for both Tomlinson and Payne. I'm for re-signing DT and playing him at the 4i. I'm curious for Flores press conference next week to see if he'll shed any light on how he sees current personnel and where they fit for him. On the flip-side, I read that contracts with void years don't count for potential compensatory picks. I did not know that so if DT walks we'd get nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, VikeManDan said: OTC projections are quite laughable for both Tomlinson and Payne. I'm for re-signing DT and playing him at the 4i. I'm curious for Flores press conference next week to see if he'll shed any light on how he sees current personnel and where they fit for him. On the flip-side, I read that contracts with void years don't count for potential compensatory picks. I did not know that so if DT walks we'd get nothing. Spotrac lists Tomlinson's market value as $8.5M (which certainly would be reasonable, but seems low). But, Payne wouldn't surprise me (they list him at $19.8M), because he's only going to be 26, whereas Tomlinson turns 29 at the end of this month. Da'Ron suffers from the Garrett Bradbury disease, as this was his first "breakout" year. While he's been okay, teams are going to question whether this was just the dreaded contract year syndrome...but there likely will be someone who will bet on him to continue...and that will be big money. Edited February 10, 2023 by swede700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 If the Vikings can get Tomlinson for $8.5MM I am heavily in favor of bringing him back. But then I would be in favor of bringing him back at $10MM per too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 With Flores’ propensity to blitz, I feel like having that dominant pass rusher on the front line is less important than if they had stuck with Donatell or a similar system. If they can bring back Tomlinson, and get a big nose tackle in the draft (Ika 🙏), then a front three consisting of Tomlinson, NT, and Phillips would be a wall. And it would make for a lot of easy matchups for the pass rushers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) A mid round interior guy that I really like that could provide some pass rushing juice is Karl Brooks, out of Bowling Green. Apparently he was showing out at the Senior Bowl. Edited February 13, 2023 by battle2heaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 I would be fine with retaining DT ... given a reasonable deal. Still think we could use the early draft picks on DL as well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 1:29 PM, SemperFeist said: With Flores’ propensity to blitz, I feel like having that dominant pass rusher on the front line is less important than if they had stuck with Donatell or a similar system. If they can bring back Tomlinson, and get a big nose tackle in the draft (Ika 🙏), then a front three consisting of Tomlinson, NT, and Phillips would be a wall. And it would make for a lot of easy matchups for the pass rushers. I mean if we are going to blitz as much as we think, I just want one that is consistently going to eat up some double teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 So, how does everyone feel if Bryan Bresee drops to 23, would you be in favor of drafting him for a 5 tech role? The 5tech and 3tech prospects that are first round caliber are pretty light this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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