wcblack34 Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I'm far more worried about the D-Line than any other unit. We'll be relying on three players to step up and provide competent play. I understand our CB group is young, but there's a lot of high round talent there, and we have two great safeties to help them along. I wouldn't mind seeing a trade or FA signing at DT if one becomes available in the next couple of weeks. I just don't see our DTs holding up this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babababa Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 1 hour ago, wcblack34 said: I'm far more worried about the D-Line than any other unit. We'll be relying on three players to step up and provide competent play. I understand our CB group is young, but there's a lot of high round talent there, and we have two great safeties to help them along. I wouldn't mind seeing a trade or FA signing at DT if one becomes available in the next couple of weeks. I just don't see our DTs holding up this year. Yeah, the Vikings losing Joseph and Griffen while having Pierce opt-out has really hit the D-line. The Depth guys are now having to become the starters and the jury is still out on whether they can step-up in a significant way. Odenigbo looked capable, but he isn't Griffen. Rotation is questionable at best. If Hunter is injured at any point this year this team will probably field one of the worst lines in the NFL. This should be the season the team uses Barr more in a rushing role. I don't seriously expect anything from the mid-round rookies this season as there's nothing more than wishing and hoping there. Sorry -- just how I feel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeydudemanG Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 What do you guys feel about the offensive line shake up. I think our team is coming together outside of the guards. But its nice to here ezras om the left and Pat E is competing at rg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDakViking Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, HeydudemanG said: What do you guys feel about the offensive line shake up. I think our team is coming together outside of the guards. But its nice to here ezras om the left and Pat E is competing at rg. I thought the whole idea of releasing Kline was that the team was so excited for Samia to start at left guard, so seeing Elflein get the first reps coming out is disappointing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, NoDakViking said: I thought the whole idea of releasing Kline was that the team was so excited for Samia to start at left guard, so seeing Elflein get the first reps coming out is disappointing. Plans changed when there was no mini camps or OTAs, and training camp was drastically altered. I think the team was really looking forward to seeing what Samia and Udoh were going to do with a full offseason. Also, pads haven’t even been put on yet, so we really don’t know what’s going to happen yet. Edited August 16, 2020 by SemperFeist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cearbhall Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 12 hours ago, NoDakViking said: I thought the whole idea of releasing Kline was that the team was so excited for Samia to start at left guard, so seeing Elflein get the first reps coming out is disappointing. That was a narrative that never had a lot of legs. Many never bought into it. There was never much to support Samia as a starter at guard. He'll be showing great progress if he can become a game day active backup. Last year he wasn't even activated as a backup when starters were injured and Dozier was starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 9:51 AM, Vikes_Bolts1228 said: This is such a weird feeling.... Vikings are in camp and it's, in a way, background "noise" even with the season (hopefully) kicking off in 30 days. that just doesn't seem right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 12:02 PM, wcblack34 said: I'm far more worried about the D-Line than any other unit. We'll be relying on three players to step up and provide competent play. I understand our CB group is young, but there's a lot of high round talent there, and we have two great safeties to help them along. I wouldn't mind seeing a trade or FA signing at DT if one becomes available in the next couple of weeks. I just don't see our DTs holding up this year. I have far more faith in the Defensive Line...and with Andre Patterson in particular, than you do. I have zero concerns, especially if Stephen moves over to NT, which is his better position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 15 hours ago, NoDakViking said: I thought the whole idea of releasing Kline was that the team was so excited for Samia to start at left guard, so seeing Elflein get the first reps coming out is disappointing. Kline was RG...and now Elflein has been moved to that side, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrynoid Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 4 hours ago, swede700 said: Kline was RG...and now Elflein has been moved to that side, apparently. Is Kline still unsigned? That move still befuddles me, he was solid last season. Perhaps with more cap space, we can re-sign him? Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 59 minutes ago, perrynoid said: Is Kline still unsigned? That move still befuddles me, he was solid last season. Perhaps with more cap space, we can re-sign him? Thoughts? Wouldn't call him solid, definitely not beyond being replaced and had some injury trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 14 hours ago, RpMc said: Wouldn't call him solid, definitely not beyond being replaced and had some injury trouble. I would say that he was one of the most consistent of the offensive linemen last year and they didn't often have to worry as much about him. Yes, he was certainly a replaceable piece, but I'm not sure that his replacement will necessarily give the same or better performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 FYI, if you wish to watch the first padded practice live, it's here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 The Vikings got a steal in Cam Dantzler. This might be an instance where the Vikings will reap the benefits from the lack of a traditional draft process this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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