Consensus Mock - 30. Minnesota Vikings

[goldfishwars]

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Vikings needs from https://sports.yahoo.com/2018-nfl-team-needs-041500466--spt.html

Quarterback: As Case Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater, and Sam Bradford are all up for free agency, the Vikings’ quarterback depth chart is currently rounded out by 2017 UDFA Kyle Sloter. Re-signing any of those signal callers remains in play, but this would be a homerun landing spot for Kirk Cousins. 

Interior Offensive Line: The Vikings’ O-Line went from offense wrecker in 2016 to competent in 2017, and that improvement was enough for some to deem this a plus unit. The Vikings still have multiple question marks on the interior, particularly with LG Nick Easton and C Pat Elflein coming off ankle surgeries. RG Joe Berger was Minnesota’s best interior blocker last season, but he is a 36-year-old free agent. 

Slot Corner: More bodies are also needed on Minnesota’s interior defensive line, where critical rotational DTs Tom Johnson and Shamar Stephen are free agents. The Vikings essentially used a slot corner rotation inside of Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes in 2017, mostly playing Terence Newman on early downs and Mackensie Alexander in passing situations. Newman is a free agent entering his age-40 season (literally), and Alexander hasn’t shown quite enough to be gift wrapped the full-time position.

Results:-

1.Cleveland - Sam Darnold [QB] USC

2.NY Giants - Josh Rosen [QB] UCLA

3.Indianapolis - Bradley Chubb [DE] NC State

4.Cleveland(From Houston) - Saquon Barkley [RB] Penn St.

5.Denver - Quenton Nelson [OG] Notre Dame

6.NY Jets - Baker Mayfield [ QB ] Oklahoma

7.Tampa Bay - Minkah Fitzpatrick [ FS ] Alabama

8.Chicago - Denzel Ward [ CB ] Ohio St.

9.San Francisco - Tremaine Edmunds [ ILB ] Va. Tech

10.Oakland - Roquan Smith [ ILB ] Georgia

11.Miami - Marcus Davenport [ DE ] UTSA

12.Cincinnati - Connor Williams [ OT ] Texas

13.Washington - Vita Vea [ DT ] Washington

14.Green Bay - Derwin James [ SS ] Florida St.

15.Arizona - Josh Allen [ QB ] Wyoming

16.Baltimore - Calvin Ridley [ WR ] Alabama

17.LA Chargers - Rashaan Evans [ ILB ] Alabama

18.Seattle - Isaiah Wynn [ G/T] Georgia

19.Dallas - Da'Ron Payne [ DT ] Alabama

20.Detroit - Maurice Hurst    [    DT    ]    Michigan

21.Buffalo - Lamar Jackson [ QB ] Louisville

22.Buffalo - James Daniels [ G/C ] Iowa

23.LA Rams - Harold Landry [ EDGE ] Boston College

24.Carolina - Courtland Sutton [ WR ] SMU

25.Tennessee - Leighton Vander Esch [ ILB ] Boise St.

26.Atlanta - Taven Bryan [ DT ] Florida

27.New Orleans - Arden Key [ EDGE ] LSU

28.Pittsburgh - Ronnie Harrison [ SS ] Alabama

29.Jacksonville - Will Hernandez [ OG ] UTEP

30.Minnesota

31.New England

32.Philadelphia

[gopherwrestler]

If it actually played out this way, I’d probably be hoping we just try and trade out of this spot. 

[SemperFeist]

The Vikings need to continue building up their trenches. 

Mike McGlinchley is the best lineman in the board, and is a perfect RT for their system. 

[DoleINGout]

I went for the two BPA's with Mason Rudolph and Mike McGlinchey. Rudolph might not be the higher priority if Cousins signs but he is good to have in case Cousins signs a short term deal to win now, (no more than 3 years), and Keenum goes to the Broncos or Cardinals. McGlinchey is too good to pass up at 30 and can anchor either tackle spot for the Vikings.

I was tempted to go Harrison Phillips or BJ Hill or one of the three offensive linemen to choose from.

[JDBrocks]

I went McGlinchey/Phillips. I think both make the most immediate impact, and have the most potential to be long term fixtures.

[Heimdallr]

Wow this is ugly. I don't like any of these players at 30. Not at fan of McGlinchey. I went with Harrison Phillips and Frank Ragnow.

[CriminalMind]

8 hours ago, SemperFeist said:

The Vikings need to continue building up their trenches. 

Mike McGlinchley is the best lineman in the board, and is a perfect RT for their system. 

I would agree with this.

[Kparty15]

I’m hoping the Vikings trade out of the 1st this year, but McGlinchley, Price, and Ragnow are all at the top of my list.

[Rich7sena]

I'm surprised corner isn't the consensus pick here. Terrence Newman is a free agent (and old) and Trae Waynes is possible heading into a contract year after what has been a relatively disappointing career for an 11th overall pick.

I went Jackson/Alexander.

[gopherwrestler]

6 minutes ago, Rich7sena said:

I'm surprised corner isn't the consensus pick here. Terrence Newman is a free agent (and old) and Trae Waynes is possible heading into a contract year after what has been a relatively disappointing career for an 11th overall pick.

I went Jackson/Alexander.

It’s more about a now than next year. We have a pretty glaring hole on your offensive line right now. If we sign a $30M QB we better be able to protect him.

[TENINCH]

1 hour ago, Kparty15 said:

I’m hoping the Vikings trade out of the 1st this year, but McGlinchley, Price, and Ragnow are all at the top of my list.

Rick likes having the 5th year option. If we trade down it'll probably be in the another round.

[Jeezla]

Ragnow. Anyone with that last name was born to be a Viking.

Ragnow Lothblock! He could be a really good LG or RG, and that's only going to help Dalvin Cook in year 2, along with whoever ends up being their QB.

[SteelKing728]

Not a big fan of whats out there. I'd trade back into the early 2nd and try to recoup our 4th round pick.

[Uncle Buck]

Unfortunately, I missed this vote.  In this situation I would have gone with:

1. Price
2. Ragnow

My ultimate scenario would be to resign Teddy Bridgewater as our QB and then draft Lamar Jackson.  I doubt Jackson will fall as far as #30 though. 

[Uncle Buck]

15 hours ago, Rich7sena said:

I'm surprised corner isn't the consensus pick here. Terrence Newman is a free agent (and old) and Trae Waynes is possible heading into a contract year after what has been a relatively disappointing career for an 11th overall pick.

I went Jackson/Alexander.

Waynes had a very solid season last year.  I'm hoping he stays on the team long term.