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Anyone know how much cap space the Vikings have left? Also, there can only be one logical reason the Vikings traded for the #23 pick right?
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Just posted one. No links and such yet but none of you care about that anyway.
Current WR depth:
Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, N’Keal Harry, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, Trent Sherfield, Daylen Baldwin, Malik Knowles, Thayer Thomas
Does Harry or Nailor get to step into WR3? I thought Nailor was doing well in training camp until he got hurt.
Powell did well as a fill-in for JJ. I thought he might move up?
Yeah, especially if Hock is good to go sooner than later WR is NOT a priority. Any updates on Hock?
Powell deserves it, no question.
Good morning, SKOL!
FTP!
FTP auto rec.
The inmates are running the skol”asylum”….
I thought they only gave those to people with certain shades of skin, or liberals?
Admins….
Happy Monday all
Was the Sherfield signing because they knew KJ was leaving? Or are we looking for them to pick up another WR now?
Yes?
SUMMARY
2023 Games 7 Rec 11 Yds 86 TD 1
Career Games 95 Rec 78 Yds 930 TD 5
Not much to see here.
I wouldn’t expect them to pick up a “high profile” WR at this point. ie…Mike Williams.
JJ and Addison are 1 and 2.
Trade JJ and draft Marvin Harrison
A camp body? Not much to his resume.
It feels like deja vu.
Deja Vu all over again.
#sigh
“This comment is brought to you by the Department of Redundancy Department.”
It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it dirty.
i like that movie, plus….denzel is great
I LOVE long weekends!
I played the best round of golf today, and the course was apparently set up for a tournament, so every single pin was tucked in the toughest position possible. I played with a couple of young guys who were great. I hit the shit out of my driver (for me) hit my irons great, and even hit my fairway woods great. Putted well too. Shot 39-40 for a nice 79 with the course set up to play its hardest.
Congrats,
I think.
Liar. Womens tee’s. Gimmies at 20 feet.
Laughing… I was hot today for sure. Played from the whites, not the senior tees, even though I qualify at 69 years old. I hit SO many great shots today.
Good rounds are satisfying, bad ones……..!
Bad rounds of golf are a great time to throw away the scorecard, and enjoy the walk in the woods and maybe a beer or two.
Glad you had a great round!
I am thinking I may break 90 this year. I will probably lower my expectations after the first couple of weeks.
Just like I do for the Vikings after 2 games.
Laughing. I hit the ball so well today it was scary. I know the next time I go out, I’ll hit it all over the lot. But for one day, I played golf very, very well.
Congrats you old fart!
CONGRATS!!!!!
Also this is about golf…. soooo…
Nice!
Kwesi makes me nervous. Talk of giving up high picks, 1-2, now or futures make me cringe.
He has to swing for a QB.
He is now on the hot seat.
Is he? He’s finally getting out from under Wreck It Rick’s bloated contracts.
EMBRACE THE CHANGE! People over value draft picks. You get them every year and can acquire more via trades. Change is hard, but necessary in all aspects of life. LETS SKOLLLLLL
You would make a great anarchist. The caps add that special touch.
DON’T QUESTION THE CHANGE I’M BRINGING. I have your best interest at heart.
Alright calm down doomer. This has nothing to do with me, but fine, make it so! Phillipe
What if the change is Darnold at QB1 for 3 years until KOC figures out he can’t be fixed?
Because its not lol. Ill eat part of an old T shirt if thats their plan.
I am not nervous at all.
I am relieved that this is finally happening.
If Wryck had moved on from Kirko after 2020, he and zim may still be here.
So far, Kwesi is miles ahead of Rick, and I applaud the moves.
Even if they are doomed to fail
Facts. And same.
Queasy’s track record is nothing to write home about concerning the draft, so I can see where you are coming from.
He’s pretty reckless giving up picks, we’ll see what comes of it. I just want one before I die.
Osborn to Pats?
We better trade up for Marvin Harrison Jr in order to replace him.
Steps up once in awhile, then disappears.
Can’t catch consistently, but was tough.
Yep.
I found this sentence interesting, confusing, difficult and so did The Teacher.
Author was discussing the Vikings potentially adding Ex Bill CB CB Tre’Davious White.
“As long as his price isn’t one that doesn’t take into account all of the risk factors that come along with potentially signing him, he makes a plehtora of sense for the Vikings and what they need on that side of the ball, in the defensive backfield particularly.”
https://fansided.com/posts/4-perfect-vikings-free-agent-targets-to-still-sign-who-d-push-team-to-contend-01hrwy6syxdv/4
lol
Not real clear.
I guess his risks are high.
Don’t know what the risks are.
Injuries,
Plays well when he gets on the field.
Just don’t get on the field enough.
Sounds like Kwesi’s MO
He does like his ‘bargin bin’ pick ups.
I don’t mind when they work out but they don’t work out very often.
Couch’s little brother?
Davencouch to kitties? Good, should set them back further.
We discussed it the other day and figured he would be ‘all healed up’ by now and have a standout season because Vikings.
Just noticed. Yes, would be Purple luck.
He is very good when healthy. So, yes. If he falters again, that will hurt them.
I am expecting him to play all season.
Of course he will, he’ll be an asset for the kitties. Because Vikings.
Deadsville.
Pretty Much.
Looking forward to this draft. I have no idea what the Vikings are going to do, and yes, I realize that the QB draft is normally a crap shoot.
That is why I am fine with whomever the Vikings draft. Trusting KoC to get the player he wants, and Kwesi to make it happen.
Did a mock last night and JJ has been moved up to the 7th ranked player (up from 16) and taken 2nd overall after the CryBaby.
The best I have been able to move up to is #4 but it took both our #1s + a #7.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mockdraft
Good, Maye is better anyway! 🙂
I don’t think the trainer counts as a front office representative. I don’t think this is part of the NFL rule set here. Players talking to trainers or other players, is pretty normal.
Either way, this is just more KDS.
Wrong.
How much “looking into” does the NFL need to do? If they ignore then there are different rules for different teams.
They will probably give them ‘a stern talking to’.
It is all good.
They hammered the fins not long ago for tampering with Brady/Payton. Think Kirko was pretty obvious about contact. Trainer or something.
It will be interesting to see how far the NFL goes.
If they do nothing, the policy is no longer valid.
My guess is the league does nothing. Why pick on poor Kirko and the Falcons?
Yep, feel good story for worst division ever.
Well it is known that there are different rules for different teams… the NFL is entertainment, after all.
Haha yeah, has anyone ever seen a Packers game? Holding doesn’t exist in the penalties section of the rulebook (for them).
You clearly don’t even know what tampering is. Talking about fitness with a trainer isn’t tampering. Talking football with a player isn’t tampering. Tampering is when an organization discusses contract terms before the league season or the legal tampering starts. I can’t see anything, anywhere, that this has occurred.
My understanding is that only a agent can do any talking, not a player under contract.
No, the player can talk to management about a contract if they want Cousins never does though. He leaves it all to his agent.
Bit confused, maybe NFL should just dish this policy.
Agreed. It all hinges on the definition of “tamper”, which is where there is wiggle room to get out of penalties. Some here don’t understand that.
So, can their gardener talk to Cousins’ pool boy?
So Fields goes from being a starter to a back-up. What happens with the Steelers if Wilson doesn’t play well early on? Will the Steelers fans be calling for Fields?
The steelers brought in a has been and a never was…They are just hoping one of the two works out.
‘a has been and a never was’
Which did we get in Darnold??
Yes
Good Answer.
‘Has Been’ in collage.
‘Never Was’ in the NFL.
Yes
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
SKOL
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Surly.
Playing golf at 9:45 this morning. Gonna be a very nice day here in Trinity Florida.
My goal is not to kill or maim anyone in my group.
SKOL
Golfed yesterday and did not lose a single ball!
Laughing, so hard… got me Surly.
One ‘Experts’ thoughts on a Viking trade up for a QBOTF. I guess his guess is as good as any of our guesses.
‘If the Vikings trade picks 11 (358) and 23 (245) for picks 4 (491), 66 (76) and 104 (33), it would be 603 points for 602 points which is fair per the Rich Hill trade chart but not realistic, mainly due to the quarterback tax.
The likely move would look something like 11 (358) 23 (245) and 129 (18) for pick 4 (491).’
https://sports.yahoo.com/espn-floats-latest-leaguewide-rumor-001003531.html
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
A little premature for here but will allow it.
#grin
Thanks 😉
Poor So Cal Golfers.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/brokers-buying-precious-tee-times-194748130.html
That’s an ugly situation, and really, I could see it blowing up into violence. People get stirred up and then they act out.
The city is going to have to find a way to ensure the system can’t be manipulated and multiple tee times can’t sold to a single individual or something.
I suspect that it will start happening in other locations as people/corps find out it is a ‘money maker’.
It happens at concerts/shows where most of the front/good seats are all taken by a business and sold on the ‘secondary market for a large mark up.
I like buying a season pass to a public course. I can book tee times 14 days out, and the general public can only book out 7 days.
Yeah, this could be what the brokers do too though. Buy a season pass, and book everything 14 days ahead of time. I don’t have a solution to this.
The course could stop allowing aftermarket tee times. It is not that expensive for even a muni course to have their own mobile app, and not allow transfers. users must prepay, and you can limit the number of tee times one user can purchase. That will not stop strawman purchases, but it will make it harder for the broker to corner the market.
Fields is a steeler, I thought bears might go reciever, but it looks like they’ll take Williams.
Chicago deserves William.
Glad KAM won’t have the chance to draft him.
Wouldn’t mind taking Fields for a later round pick, use #1’s to bolster roster. I know, i’m nuts, lets hear it. JJ likes him.
From a pure Quarterbacking skills perspective, Fields is not very good. Like many of today’s younger QB’s, he makes up for that with his athleticism. He has a strong arm, and of course can beat you with his legs. But when it comes to processing and progressions, he is quite average to below average.
We draft another bust qb going to be a long year(s). Guess i just have to wait. 40 days til draft.
Believe it or not, if KOC can get Darnold to get his footwork right, and his head right, he has the arm talent to do well. Sometimes Darnold doesn’t trust what he’s seeing, and he’s indecisive. In addition, getting his drops timed up right to the routes has also been a problem for him. That’s when “bad” Darnold comes out.
‘That’s when “bad” Darnold comes out.
There is a ‘Good’ Darnold??
There is, and it’s usually in desperation time. He stops thinking and just “goes for it”.
Think Kam will package a 1 or both to move up? Can’t see both 1’s.
Well Darnold is on a one year deal. He’s a stopgap. I think KAM will try and move up to get one of the “top four” QB’s, but if he can’t he’s in a good position to add two premium defensive players. At least that’s what I would do.
I need a fast forward button.
Yeah… we all do. I’m hoping/expecting the defense to be very good this year, and I also think Jones is going to run the ball with a vengeance. Darnold has never thrown more than 19 TD’s in a season. Cousins has never thrown fewer than 25 TD-s in a season as a starter except for this year, when he was on pace for 38 TD’s. We need Darnold to be the best version of himself on a football field, he’s ever been. A really good defense and a really good running game is going to be vital if the Vikings are going to contend this year IMO.
He’ll get lots of work in camp and preseason, i, sure. Who you like with JJ, Maye and Daniels?
I’ve watched some games recently with Maye and JJ, but not Daniels. Maye is NOT an NFL ready QB by a long stretch. I have no idea why he’s rated so high. He’s just a big guy, and he has a big arm. That’s it. No processing at the NFL level at all. I like JJ, but he too is not ready to excel at the NFL level yet. He shows much more processing though. I think he will eventually do well.
Guess Fowler went off at a fan today.
Really? Wow… didn’t see that. I went to lunch and shopping with my wife. I saw he finished with a 76… bad.
He was on the block, hit then went after him. Not Rickies style at all.
No, it isn’t. I went and looked it up on the internet. Rickies caddie asked the guy to silence his phone, and apparently the same guy had done this on previous holes. Rickie wasn’t playing well, and obviously got fed up with this same guy repeatedly making noises in his backswing.
I’m sure you all saw this, but Mike Greenberg thinks the Falcons have the opportunity to be a Super Bowl contender with Cousins under center.
Might be a reach, but Cousins makes a Division title achievable at a minimum.
Once you get to the dance all things are possible.
Again, the definition of ‘Contender’ is the key.
Front runners for the division for sure
It’s a reach.
Viking thought they were just a QB away after 2017.
ATL will crumble when it matters
That division is terrible, they’ll at least win that, beyond I’m skeptical
Agreed. The division is for ATL to lose.
I think that Tampa Bay could be decent enough to compete, but ATL should win the division.
What if Vikes give their #23 or #11 (begrudgingly) and Darnold to the Chargers. Chargers take JJ who Harbaugh has wanted all along. JJ learns under Darnold for a year. It seems Herbert could be a good fit for the Vikes. He’s big and had a 4.01 GPA— which is at the very least intriguing regarding KOC’s expectations. Or is it pretty much suspected Vikes are rolling the dice on new talent?
#11 + # 23 + Darnold for Herbert??
To steep IMHO
Maybe #11 (or 23 if we could swing that) + Darnold I would consider. SD getting JJ (trading up) would be their problem.
Chargers can have his contract.
Cheap unknown vs an expensive proven??
A conundrum.
Aside from Mahomes, who is unique, these high priced qb’s are having a hard time getting talent around them.
bekah said “or” not +.
You’re right, I was thinking he was saying both.
If I remember correctly, bekah is SkolfromMT’s (I’m not sure I have that right) daughter.
Seems smart.
Other than stopping by here occasionally of course.
Everyone has a vice apparently.
You would be correct. No offense taken though at “he”— it is an honest mistake and I would likely have done the same.
Apologies,
Now-a-days I should never assume pronouns.
I might accidentally commit an ‘act of violence’ against one of the alphabet people.
These days one can never be too careful especially since ‘words are violence’ now apparently also.
The ‘Logic’ (or lack thereof) of the Woke continues to astound me.
Darnold had little to no trade value
Agreed.
More of a throw in to get that $10M salary off our books and help with Herberts load.
I would think chargers would have made a trade before cutting Williams and trading Allen
Good point.
As cool as it would be to get Herbert, he is untradeable right now. I think the Chargers would take like 100 million in dead cap hit.
It has been a busy Saturday morning already. My wife’s sister-in-law passed away last night so I have been on the phone with calls and texts almost nonstop. Fortunately my wife was out near them visiting our oldest and his family so she was able to go down and see her one last time and to help grieve with her brother. She was only about 53 years old. The two oldest kids are out of the house, but they have 3 adopted children that range from about 8 to 14 years old. Cancer sucks.
Wow… condolences VP. Very tough dealing with all that. Prayers are with you and all concerned.
It has been a few rough months.
Condolences,
Praying for all involved especially for those adopted kids.
My brother was adopting 3 when he passed, we managed to keep 2.
Trying times.
The 3 adopted kids are her nephews and niece, so it’s already in the family. My wife’s brother has a good support system out there. One of his other sisters lives only about a mile away, some of his wife’s family live nearby and they have a very supportive church family. It is still going to be rough for a while.
Family support can be a blessing, + church.
Condolences, mate.
Thanks. Like I said, it has been a rough few months around my house.
Sad news, will be praying for your family for all the difficulties you’re going through
Thanks Ben.
That’s awful. 53 was the age my mother died (also cancer) – I was 29 and barely equipped to handle the loss.
the ages of those children left behind are heartbreaking.
fuck cancer
Cancer really does suck.
Sorry to hear that, VP.
It was fast. We saw her around Christmas time and she was having some issues, but was pretty much fully functional. When they sent her home on Friday the 8th, she was fully mobile. Half a week later she was unresponsive and a few days later gone. I’ll keep saying it, cancer sucks.
That is awful news. Condolences to the family VP.
Agreed, Cancer sucks.
Thanks Surly. It still is a little surreal.
Sorry VP. Family is in need of a break. Again, hang in there, do what you can.
Dallas making a big move!
They obviously traded up to 23 because we need a new punter. Duh!
I suspect our P was told to tone down his punts for better coverage.
Best/Most Logical reason why his distance dropped between year 1 and 2.
Wright still managed 48.9 yard avg, good for 10th in the league.
Well, first!
KAM is moving and shaking… let’s see where it goes.
You forget the obligatory ‘FTP’ on the ‘First Post’.
No Rec for you.
First auto rec
‘…KAM is moving and shaking…’
that’ll happen with bad cocaine….
There is ‘good cocaine’??
My adopted nephews were ‘crack babies’.
It was not fun getting them ‘back to normal’.