vikesfan89 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 3 hours ago, swede700 said: I talked to my guy here and he said that Witzmann is okay in a spot, but you don't want him starting for 13 games and you don't want him playing LT. Can't expect much more from someone that was still available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Wasn’t sure where else to put this : 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, JDBrocks said: Wasn’t sure where else to put this : I got a good 20 seconds of audible laughs from that one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 very informative essay written by Xavier Rhodes: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/xavier-rhodes-vikings-7-best-players-in-the-nfc-north 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Vikings S Harrison Smith recorded his 18th career interception and 10th career sack in Week 1 vs. San Francisco. Smith is the only Viking in the history of the franchise to have at least 18 career interceptions and at least 10 career sacks. https://www.vikings.com/news/game-preview-vikings-at-packers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Harrison Smith is, in my opinion, one of the top 5 if not the best defensive player in the NFL. Maybe it's the homer in me, but I don't think there is a more versatile defensive player that excels at every spot he plays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: Harrison Smith is, in my opinion, one of the top 5 if not the best defensive player in the NFL. Maybe it's the homer in me, but I don't think there is a more versatile defensive player that excels at every spot he plays. Needs that defensive player of the year award so we can get him into the Hall of Fame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 such a valued draft pickup for the Vikings, Smith is. and one he says they never talked to prior to the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 hours ago, vike daddy said: such a valued draft pickup for the Vikings, Smith is. and one he says they never talked to prior to the draft. Mostly correct. They didn't want other teams to be tipped off about their interest before the draft, so they didn't meet with him after they coached him at the Senior Bowl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 11 hours ago, TENINCH said: Needs that defensive player of the year award so we can get him into the Hall of Fame Won't ever happen for a DB. Smith is up there for sure as one of the best defensive players in the league. Though, Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Luke Kuechly and J.J. Watt (if ever healthy again) all deserve to be part of the conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshpit23 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, vikingsrule said: Won't ever happen for a DB. Smith is up there for sure as one of the best defensive players in the league. Though, Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Luke Kuechly and J.J. Watt (if ever healthy again) all deserve to be part of the conversation. With respect to the Vikes and defense player of the year, I think Danielle Hunter has and outside chance. I know some would argue Griffen, but I think Hunter is in for a big year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, marshpit23 said: With respect to the Vikes and defense player of the year, I think Danielle Hunter has and outside chance. I know some would argue Griffen, but I think Hunter is in for a big year. Both have a case. Really, about 5 Vikings could probably make a run for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, vikingsrule said: Won't ever happen for a DB. Smith is up there for sure as one of the best defensive players in the league. Though, Aaron Donald, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Luke Kuechly and J.J. Watt (if ever healthy again) all deserve to be part of the conversation. 10 DBs have won DPOTY (which is about 20% of the time). While it may be unlikely due to Zimmer's defensive style, you can't say it won't ever happen. The last DB to win was Polamalu in '10...and he was the 3rd in 4 years (Woodson and Bob Sanders were the others) Edited September 14, 2018 by swede700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 If Smith’s INT and sack numbers are high, and the Vikings do something similar to last year, he’ll defintely be among the top candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klomp Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 A big part of the voting to me is player recognition across the league. A player can have stats, but a player's chances for winning are improved if they have a big enough name. Would 8 INTs from Sendejo earn him the award, probably not. 8 INTs for Smith or Rhodes might though, because everyone is starting to know guys like Rhodes and Smith across the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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