swede700 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I'm opening up the opportunity for you to project who you believe will make the final 53-man roster, now that we've cleared the draft and UDFA signings. Obviously, there will probably be some more FA signings as we go along. I will update this thread as we reach various points of the offseason, so you can update your projections at that point. QB: RB/FB: WR: TE: OL: DL: Edge: ILB: CB: S: ST: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 (edited) QB (3): Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy, Jaren Hall RB/FB (4): Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu, CJ Ham WR (6): Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor, Trishton Jackson, Thayer Thomas TE (4): TJ Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, Nick Muse OL (8): Christian Darrisaw, Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury, Ed Ingram, Brian O'Neill, David Quessenberry, Walter Rouse, Dan Feeney DL (4): Harrison Phillips, Jonathan Bullard, Jaquelin Roy, Jonah Williams Edge (6): Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Patrick Jones II, Andre Carter II, Gabriel Murphy ILB (4): Ivan Pace Jr, Blake Cashman, Brian Asamoah, Kamu Grugier-Hill CB (6): Byron Murphy Jr, Mekhi Blackmon, Shaq Griffin, Khyree Jackson, NaJee Thompson, Akayleb Evans S (5): Harrison Smith, Cam Bynum, Josh Metellus, Jay Ward, Lewis Cine ST (3): Will Reichard, Ryan Wright, Andrew DePaola Notable cuts --> Andrew Booth, Jr, Jerry Tillery, Nick Mullens Edited May 1 by swede700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 It’s gonna be a dog fight for the last dozen or so roster spots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 14 minutes ago, SemperFeist said: It’s gonna be a dog fight for the last dozen or so roster spots. Yes. I found it really hard to pick spots at the bottom of the roster. I even missed Quessenberry initially (which is why it's edited) and had to add him back in and drop another guy, because I think he's fairly guaranteed to be on the roster as a swing tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Plissken Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 More of what I would do than what I would expect. QB: Darnold, McCarthy, Mullins/Hall (would look to trade either Mullins or Hall). RB: Jones, Chandler, FA. Ham-FB WR: Jets, Addison, Powell, Sherfield, FA TE: Hock, Oliver, Mundt, Muse OL: Darrisaw, (Risner), Bradbury, Ingram, O'Neill, Brandel, Quesenberry, Feeney, Rouse DL: Phillips, Bullard, Roy, Tillery, Ward, Drake Rodriguiz Edge: Greenard, Turner, Van Ginkel (Edge/LB), Carter, Murphy LB: Pace, Cashman, Gant/Richter CB: Murphy,Griffin, Blackmon, Jackson, Booth/McGlothern, Thompson S: Bynum, Smith, Metellus, Ward Filling out WR and RB depth shouldn't be too hard in FA. OL depth and DL are areas of most concern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 6 hours ago, swede700 said: QB (3): Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy, Jaren Hall RB/FB (4): Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu, CJ Ham WR (6): Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Jalen Nailor, Trishton Jackson, Thayer Thomas TE (4): TJ Hockenson, Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt, Nick Muse OL (8): Christian Darrisaw, Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury, Ed Ingram, Brian O'Neill, David Quessenberry, Walter Rouse, Dan Feeney DL (4): Harrison Phillips, Jonathan Bullard, Jaquelin Roy, Jonah Williams Edge (6): Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, Patrick Jones II, Andre Carter II, Gabriel Murphy ILB (4): Ivan Pace Jr, Blake Cashman, Brian Asamoah, Kamu Grugier-Hill CB (6): Byron Murphy Jr, Mekhi Blackmon, Shaq Griffin, Khyree Jackson, NaJee Thompson, Akayleb Evans S (5): Harrison Smith, Cam Bynum, Josh Metellus, Jay Ward, Lewis Cine ST (3): Will Reichard, Ryan Wright, Andrew DePaola Notable cuts --> Andrew Booth, Jr, Jerry Tillery, Nick Mullens I don't see how it could be much different than what you have here. But I do see one massive miss, Jihad Ward, no way he does not make the roster and no way he would get cut over Jonah Williams. Ward is legit and very solid on the edge with his massive size, dude is really strong and no way he is not on the roster next year, most likely he starts if they do a 3/4 base or even in a 4/3 he could be a great rotation DE. Tillery I would want to keep, honestly I would take him over Jonah Williams but depends on how they play of course. That DL is pretty weak no question, Van Ginkel should honestly be the backup ILB for either Pace or Cashman which could save a spot possibly for someone else. Would suck to cut McGlothern, but Thompson has the edge with special teams. Ward and Cine, honestly not sure we would need both of them and cutting one could save a spot for McGlothern but time will tell. Solid competition at most spots but that WR depth could be a big issue, they need someone to show up and become that 4th option. And depends on how Nester players, I would not mind getting rid of Quessenberry if Rouse shows he can be legit at either LT or RT. OG is arguably more of an issue with no real backup to that, Feeney sure but depends on what he looks like. Maybe Jurgens will play good enough to be the backup C or OG but right now I assume Feeney should be able to be that guy but who knows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) QB(3): Darnold, Hall, McCarthy RB/FB(4): Jones, Chandler, Nwangwu, Ham TE(3): Hockenson*, Oliver, Mundt WR(6): Jefferson, Addison, Boyd, Powell, Nailor, Jackson OL(9): Darrisaw, O'Neill, Ingram, Brandel, Bradbury, Schlottman, Rouse, Jurgens, Feeney --(25 on offense)-- DL(4): Phillips, Roy, Bullard, Tillery ILB(4): Pace, Cashman, Asamoah, Richter Edge(6): Greenard, Van Ginkel, Turner, Jones, Murphy, Carter CB(6): Murphy, Griffin, Blackmon, K.Jackson, McGlothern, Thompson S(5): Bynum, Metellus, Smith, Ward, T.Jackson --(25 on defense)-- K: Richard P: Wright LS: DePaola *Muse fills in the first few weeks for Hockenson Edited May 2 by SteelKing728 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: QB(3): Darnold, Hall, McCarthy RB/FB(4): Jones, Chandler, Nwangwu, Ham TE(3): Hockenson*, Oliver, Mundt WR(6): Jefferson, Addison, Boyd, Powell, Nailor, Jackson OL(9): Darrisaw, O'Neill, Ingram, Brandel, Bradbury, Schlottman, Rouse, Jurgens, Feeney --(25 on offense)-- DL(4): Phillips, Roy, Bullard, Tillery ILB(4): Pace, Cashman, Asamoah, Richter Edge(6): Greenard, Van Ginkel, Turner, Jones, Murphy, Carter CB(6): Murphy, Griffin, Blackmon, K.Jackson, McGlothern, Thompson S(5): Bynum, Metellus, Smith, Ward, T.Jackson --(25 on defense)-- K: Richard P: Wright LS: DePaola *Muse fills in the first few weeks for Hockenson I like this apart from Pat Jones makes the roster over Carter. Carter on the PS EDIT: I can't read Edited May 2 by viking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 minute ago, viking said: I like this apart from Pat Jones makes the roster over Carter. Carter on the PS I'm biased towards Pitt so I'm keeping him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I don’t think Patrick Jones makes the roster. He no longer fits the mold. The Vikings moved on from Hunter, Wonnum, and Davenport. All players who fit the mold of true defensive ends. And they were replaced by Greenard, Van Ginkel, and Turner. All players who fit the mold of outside linebackers. Jones II is a defensive end. I would expect him to be replaced by someone who’s more of an outside linebacker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 2 hours ago, SemperFeist said: I don’t think Patrick Jones makes the roster. He no longer fits the mold. The Vikings moved on from Hunter, Wonnum, and Davenport. All players who fit the mold of true defensive ends. And they were replaced by Greenard, Van Ginkel, and Turner. All players who fit the mold of outside linebackers. Jones II is a defensive end. I would expect him to be replaced by someone who’s more of an outside linebacker. And he’s in the last year of his deal. I also am not expecting him to make the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 (edited) 16 hours ago, SemperFeist said: I don’t think Patrick Jones makes the roster. He no longer fits the mold. The Vikings moved on from Hunter, Wonnum, and Davenport. All players who fit the mold of true defensive ends. And they were replaced by Greenard, Van Ginkel, and Turner. All players who fit the mold of outside linebackers. Jones II is a defensive end. I would expect him to be replaced by someone who’s more of an outside linebacker. I agree we've been shifting towards a true 3-4 but being a true defensive end could be Jones's saving grace - Flores likes playing a multiple front defense so keeping a true 4-3 DE might be intriguing to him. I'd like Jones to make the roster. He's been average but you never know how a player in a contract year might perform Edited May 3 by viking 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle2heaven Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 3 hours ago, viking said: I'd like Jones to make the roster. He's been average but you never know how a player in a contract year might perform If they dont feel he's going to be a long term player for them, it might be better to cut loose to roster another player they believe will be there multiple years. I guess it depends if Turner is ready from Day 1 to be in the rotation. If he he is, they could feel better to spent Jones' roster spot on a development guy; like how they kept Carter last year. So it could be Murphy this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Sure they brought in Grugier-Hill as a backup ILB but again I feel Van Ginkel will be that potentially especially if another edge guys emerges. Also Bo Richter, the more I watch him the more I like him, dude was a force on the edge, clearly will not really be that and more of a thumper ILB who can blitz and penetrate getting tackles for a loss. Brian Asamoah better step his game up big time because Richter could easily take his spot on the roster I feel, he is way strong at the point of attack and is far more aggressive, but is just not used to being a standup ILB from being an edge guy on Air Force for the most part. Interesting talent and another possibly great UDFA signing. Curious if they view Richter as an edge guy or not though, I guess he technically could play that as well but is a bit short but so is Gabriel Murphy of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 30 minutes ago, Ozzy said: Also Bo Richter, the more I watch him the more I like him, dude was a force on the edge, clearly will not really be that and more of a thumper ILB who can blitz and penetrate getting tackles for a loss. Brian Asamoah better step his game up big time because Richter could easily take his spot on the roster I feel, he is way strong at the point of attack and is far more aggressive, but is just not used to being a standup ILB from being an edge guy on Air Force for the most part. Interesting talent and another possibly great UDFA signing. Curious if they view Richter as an edge guy or not though, I guess he technically could play that as well but is a bit short but so is Gabriel Murphy of course. https://forums.footballsfuture.com/topic/54416-2024-udfa-signings/page/6/#comment-5778768 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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