vike daddy Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 some nice isolations on Kendricks. he's miked up too: http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Sound_FX_Eric_Kendricks_Micd_Up_vs_Ravens/2c6624a5-5dc1-43dc-86b1-a69332dbb436 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 How many defenses can say they have two or more Pro Bowl caliber players at each level of the defense? It probably won't happen, but I wouldn't be shocked if it did. I think 7 defensive players could make a legitimate case that they deserve to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Klomp said: How many defenses can say they have two or more Pro Bowl caliber players at each level of the defense? It probably won't happen, but I wouldn't be shocked if it did. I think 7 defensive players could make a legitimate case that they deserve to go. I've got 6: Rhodes Smith Kendricks Barr Griffen Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: I've got 6: Rhodes Smith Kendricks Barr Griffen Joseph Hunter needs to pick up the pace in terms of sack production, the talent is there undoubtedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 minute ago, vikingsrule said: Hunter needs to pick up the pace in terms of sack production, the talent is there undoubtedly. Agreed. That's why I left him off of the list. I don't think he has a chance of making the pro bowl if the voting was today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I think the Vikes defense is starting to look a lot like the Seattles defense a few years ago in terms of young talent at many levels. Age and second contracts kind of limited Seattles ability to sustain it. Seattle still has a great defense but they were forced to part with talent. I wonder how MN will fare once Barr, Kendricks and Hunter are paid. This is why I'd start looking for a new CB ready to go for when Waynes is a free agent. Tough decisions aren't a bad thing, means we have an abundance of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, vikingsrule said: I think the Vikes defense is starting to look a lot like the Seattles defense a few years ago in terms of young talent at many levels. Age and second contracts kind of limited Seattles ability to sustain it. Seattle still has a great defense but they were forced to part with talent. I wonder how MN will fare once Barr, Kendricks and Hunter are paid. This is why I'd start looking for a new CB ready to go for when Waynes is a free agent. Tough decisions aren't a bad thing, means we have an abundance of talent. I think one of Waynes/Alexander will have to go, since they both will likely come up in 2020. Personally, at this point, I'd rather keep Waynes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthCountryEvo Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 2 hours ago, JDBrocks said: Agreed. That's why I left him off of the list. I don't think he has a chance of making the pro bowl if the voting was today. I could see him as maybe being an alternate, or someone who gets added later at this point. He has been playing well, he just isn't racking up the sacks like one might expect. Plus, Pro Bowl voting does seem to go a lot off of those sorts of stats, so I too wouldn't expect him to make it as of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 3 hours ago, disaacs said: I think one of Waynes/Alexander will have to go, since they both will likely come up in 2020. Personally, at this point, I'd rather keep Waynes. I would be inclined to draft the replacement CB, and not offer a second contract to Waynes. If your not a star starter on our defense Rhodes/Smith/Kendricks/Barr/Griffen/Joseph/Hunter (7) ... I'm fine with talent/contract being rookie level for DT/CB/LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hopefully we don’t have anyone playing in the Pro Bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman was a busy man during training camp this past summer when he locked up Everson Griffen, Xavier Rhodes and Linval Joseph to multiyear contract extensions.Three defensive starters … three cornerstones … and three moves that already appear to be paying off. Spielman spoke to a small gathering of Twin Cities media members on Wednesday for his annual bye week session, and said that he’s been pleased with how each has performed since signing his deal. Spielman: “Even when they got their extensions and the big contract, their level of play actually increased. That’s what you’re hoping when you do sign guys to extensions. That is built off of the leadership of Coach Zim’ in the locker room and the leadership and the chemistry we’ve tried to put together. We try to reward guys that fit all of that ‘smart, tough, love and have passion for the game’. I think those three guys are pretty good examples of guys getting rewarded their play, and then taking their play up another level when they did get rewarded.” http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Summer-Contract-Extensions-Paying-Off-for-Vikings-Defense/7e8b34a0-0383-4404-9a85-de8845e62f7a?sf136321248=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Kendricks, Barr, and Hunter are next! The future is so bright for this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Quote Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Month following his performance during the month of October. http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Everson-Griffen-Named-NFC-Defensive-Player-of-the-Month/1a1e760e-beba-4f86-8da1-1f057b5b418a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 4 hours ago, JDBrocks said: Kendricks, Barr, and Hunter are next! The future is so bright for this group. Yes, it's an exciting and soon to be expensive group. Barr has to be next I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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