swede700 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 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. Today, I'd like to cover who the wide receiver after Justin Jefferson should be. 2022 depth at the position: Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, KJ Osborn, Jalen Reagor, Jalen Nailor, Olabisi Johnson, Thomas Hennigan, Trishton Jackson, Dan Chisena, Blake Proehl 2023 Outgoing Free Agents: Johnson, Chisena (signed with Steelers) Potential Free Agents Available: DJ Chark, Byron Pringle, Allen Lazard, JuJu Smith-Schuster, N'Keal Harry, Ashton Dulin, Keelan Cole, Mecole Hardman, Parris Campbell Potential Draftees: Jordan Addison, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jalin Hyatt, Zay Flowers, Marvin Mims, Trey Palmer, Dontayvion Wicks, Andrei Iosivas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I think they should renegotiate Thielen AND bring in a free agent. My preferences in free agency would be DJ Chark or Parris Campbell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 Renegotiate/Retain Theilen, and draft a receiver. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 I think just like CB's this is a position you need to draft. Every year. Just find young talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: Renegotiate/Retain Theilen, and draft a receiver. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Don’t retain Adam. Promote Osborn Draft another WR later. Pass more to our TJ Hock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, CriminalMind said: Don’t retain Adam. Promote Osborn Draft another WR later. Pass more to our TJ Hock I figured Osborn was number 2 even if they keep adam....maybe not? If not, yuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 49 minutes ago, CriminalMind said: Don’t retain Adam. Promote Osborn Draft another WR later. Pass more to our TJ Hock Yes promote Osborn. Think he’s earned it. I’d let Thielen be the third WR on a pay cut which is basically a starter in this offense. Draft a vertical threat in the mid rounds. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meixdaddy_10 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 hours ago, JDBrocks said: I think they should renegotiate Thielen AND bring in a free agent. My preferences in free agency would be DJ Chark or Parris Campbell. I like this a lot. I choose sign free agent and was specifically thinking Chark. Need that deep threat and think he would be a good one. Plus he would give us a little insight on the Lions O tendencies that we might not otherwise think of. I think with a lack of big production and some injuries he would be fairly cheap. We dont need a big time #2 next to Jefferson like a Higgins (though it would be nice). Just need Osborn to keep making the next leap, Hock to keep the middle occupied, Thielen to be consistent and another to help keep the D honest with deep shots. And we also need to make some major strides in the screen game, it was atrocious at times last year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I'd love to keep Thielen, but I could see us move on and bring in a veteran FA like Lazard or Chark. But, I'm not going to doubt him because he loves to prove me wrong. Promote KJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Relax Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 16 hours ago, PrplChilPill said: This I wouldn't want them to draft a receiver early. Maybe day 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted February 17, 2023 Author Share Posted February 17, 2023 This should scare everyone. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Relax Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 As has been true of the last several drafts, the receiver position is probably the most over valued position other than quarterback. I think that there is likely to be plenty of value later in the draft for a WR, but, in my opinion, I don't think the Vikings really have need for a receiver, especially when the need is far greater on the defense. I would be very, very cautious about drafting a receiver this year. I think the greatest likelihood is that the Vikings draft ILB and Nose Tackle early. Yes, even before secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Captain Relax said: As has been true of the last several drafts, the receiver position is probably the most over valued position other than quarterback. I think that there is likely to be plenty of value later in the draft for a WR, but, in my opinion, I don't think the Vikings really have need for a receiver, especially when the need is far greater on the defense. I would be very, very cautious about drafting a receiver this year. I think the greatest likelihood is that the Vikings draft ILB and Nose Tackle early. Yes, even before secondary. If they bring back Thielen, I don’t think it needs to be highly prioritized. Still think they could find a player to carve out a niche role as a deep threat. Can they add someone like that fourth or fifth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: If they bring back Thielen, I don’t think it needs to be highly prioritized. Still think they could find a player to carve out a niche role as a deep threat. Can they add someone like that fourth or fifth? I'd just as soon have them use Nailor if they are going that route. He has a year of experience in the offense, production when given an opportunity, and the traits you're talking about. If they are going to draft someone they should do it early on a guy that might be a difference maker early on, not a niche player. That's why I'm in favor of the FA route. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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