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Random Thoughts
We went to the Wolves game last night, and had an absolute blast! The Lakers played a tough game and didn’t seem to miss a shot, but the Wolves hung tough and pulled away at the finish. The stadium was rockin’, and several Vikings were there as well. I have to say, LeBron and Donkic are great players, but damn, they whine A LOT. It was non-stop through the whole game. Anyway, I’m glad the Wolves won, and I’m more of a basketball fan after attending the game. I think Jayden McDaniels is my favorite player on the team, I may even get a jersey, you never know. The Wolves have put together a hell of a team.
Speaking of good teams, we won’t be watching one today, we’re going to see the Twins. Oh well, at least it’s supposed to be a nice day and the stadium is a really cool place to watch the game. I’m guessing the Angels will clobber them, but maybe we’ll get lucky. I’m a Braves fan, but the Twins are my second team by marriage, so I’ll root for them.
Vikings Discussion
The Vikings had one pick on day two of the draft, and they traded back that pick (97) and received yesterday’s final pick (102). They used that pick to take Tai Felton, a speedy WR from Maryland. Felton is extremely athletic but a bit small-ish. He’s 6’2″ but only 180 pounds. The team must like something about him or have a plan for him. I know the last time the Vikings drafted a Maryland WR, it went pretty well. That WR was a guy named Stefon Diggs & was chosen in the fifth round, and he turned out pretty well.
Here is a scouting report on Tai Felton from NFL Draft Buzz.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite timed speed shows up on the tape
- Crafty separator who sells his breaks with exceptional head-and-shoulder fakes that leave corners flat-footed in man coverage.
- Displays exceptional spatial awareness working the sideline, routinely getting both feet down where lesser receivers drift out of bounds.
- Changes gears masterfully mid-route, lulling defenders to sleep before exploding into his breaks on intermediate concepts.
- Shows uncanny knack for finding soft spots in zone coverage, presenting quarterbacks with clean throwing windows between defenders.
- Creates additional yardage after catch with surprising contact balance and creative angles to slip through tackle attempts despite modest frame.
- Thrives on timing routes where precision matters more than raw physical tools, particularly on comeback and option routes.
- Consistently wins inside leverage on slant patterns with subtle shoulder dips that generate instant separation at the snap.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of defensive leverage, adjusting route stems to exploit cornerback positioning rather than running into coverage.
NFL Draft Discussion
The Shadeur Sanders thing is gaining a lot of attention. The way he’s handling the disappointment isn’t helping him any. To me, you come out and say “hey, wherever I go in whichever round, I’m gonna show up and work hard and strive to show everyone they made a mistake”. Instead, he kinda comes across as whiny, and reinforces the narrative, whether true or not, that he’s entitled and a bit spoiled. It’ll be interesting to see where he goes.
The Vikings have two picks today, both in the fifth round (139 and 142). We’ll be here to see what they do, and to see just how far Shadeur Sanders will fall. Come join in the fun!
Vikings News
The Vikings draft selections and remaining picks, courtesy of Vikings.com.
The Star-Tribune gives us five things to know about Tai Felton.
NFL News
A list of all NFL team picks, courtesy of CBS Sports.
Kathy shared these yesterday on the thread, both are worth sharing:
First, a story from CBS Sports from around the time of the Super Bowl. Deion Sanders reportedly asked some teams to NOT draft his son. If true, that would partially explain his son’s not being drafted yet.
Some dumbass livestreamed a prank call to Shadeur Sanders, pretending to be an NFL GM, story from the NY Post. People can be ugly, this is a crappy thing to do.
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Yesterday on the way home from The Day of Errands, we stopped at a book sale and I found volume three of Truly Tasteless Jokes.
What is 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1?
Laughing… good one.
NFL investigating prank phone call to Sanders.
Don’t mess with the NFL.
Kathy posted something about that last night DE. It was a despicable thing to do in my opinion.
Certainly classless.
Although it is difficult to work up sympathy for Sanders.
Shitty thing to do, I’m not a big fan of Sanders, but that’s a crappy thing to do to anyone.
This is not the first time this has happened.
It happened to Cooper DeJean last year and the NFL did nothing.
My point is that the NFL is the one investigating itself on this, since I believe the NFL hands out league issued phones for the draftees.
So only because it’s Sanders the NFL says it will investigate who leaked the number from its own office.
Its a complete joke.
The kids off one of the Falcons coaches was involved. Nobody was supposed to have the number but teams and he got it from his dad’s unlocked iPad, supposedly.
It was the kids off a Falcons coach. That’s why they’re investigating. Not sure what they could actually do unless they decide the Falcons had something to do with it.
Correct.
Nothing will happen.
Total joke.
Add to the fact that the NFL ignored prior year pranks, but somehow is concerned about high profile Sanders is laughable.
Florio says “he was told” Rodgers will sign with the Steelers “sometime after the draft”.
Steelers have been ultra patient IMO.
Condolences to Steeler Fan.
My Son In Law, major Steeler Fan, says if they sign The Douche he will have to stop following them while he is there.
I felt/feel the same way about the Lakers and LeBron, and I would if The Douche came here.
What does Russini and her The Athletic homers say about it? 😂
I read Russini claimed that by Saturday, Cousins would come out and announce he would be willing to talk about a trade.
My thought at the time was, there isn’t a single team out there that needs a QB, he would want to go to. Why folks thought he was going to leave the Falcons unless a really good starting job was available, I don’t know. He’s going to be the backup, be a great teammate, and see what happens during the year.
Played 18 holes in 3 hours and 15 minutes as a foursome. Played with a guy and his two sons (in their 20’s) and we all played well. I hit several Hybrids and even a few irons off the tee, and only pulled driver three times. Smoked it on two, and hit it solid on the third. My wedges were en fuego today. I laid up short of trouble several times, and saved par with some very impressive wedges. I mean hitting them to two feet. Shot 41-42. Very happy with the round.
Great round. You’re game is about ready to challenge Lifer – oh,boy!
A little golf note I got this week. I have always maintained it’s the golfer not the equipment. Thus, I play 20 year old irons and a seven year old driver (460 cc though).
Was on the range the other day and older gent (like me) was having a Titleist driver fitting down the range, When I got done, walked down and watched some. When he was done, I said to the fitter that’s a nice looking driver. He said wan t to hit it and I said OK. The driver had more loft and a much weaker shaft than mine. Well, first swing hit it 20 yards past where I had been hitting with mine. Hit four more, and all were about the same. And the big thing, it was so much easier to swing and easier on my body.
Maybe the right equipment may just matter some.
Hey JR… fell asleep. Nice nap after a good round.
I think I posted here that I bought a set of PXG irons from a guy, and paid him about half of what he was asking. My old irons were a Nicklaus set I bought in March of 2001. In fact all my clubs were purchased at that time. After I bought the PXG’s I got a new 3 and 5 wood, and then a new driver. My seven wood is 15 years old (and honestly, it’s my favorite club).
Anyway, the PXG’s and the other clubs are really good. They made a big difference in my game.
Yes, clubs have improved a lot over the last 25 years.
I see some ‘expert’ ranked each team for their draft ‘as it stands now’.
They gave Bores, Loins, FTPs all Bs. We got a C mostly due to having so few picks.
They don’t consider getting a backup QB for a 5th round move down part of the draft since that was not considered.
I would think that would have placed our draft on par with those others. But that might just be a homer take.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/2025-nfl-draft-picks-and-grades-for-all-32-teams-002713009.html
It’s all ‘parlor’ talk. Real test will be when the real games start and then we’ll see who made out best.
At this point no one knows the eventual outcome of the draft, agreed.
You can still debate/rate how the draft was handled. We knew right after KAMs first draft that it was a royal screwup, the players performances post draft just made it that much worse.
Guess my main question should trading for our back up QB during the draft be considered part of the draft. Considering we used draft picks to make the deal I would say yes.
While none of us give much credence to post draft grades, we do all enjoy reading them, and we have opinions. I like to look at what the team had available as draft capital at the end of the season, and how they transform that capital to a better team .
My gut feels is we did OK. The draft will could swing to very good, if our new WR performs well. It goes to bad if our new guard looks like recent picks at guard
I feel like there are two parts of the draft. How the team performed trading and selecting promising players and filling needs. The 2nd part is how good those players turned out to be.
I agree that the 2nd part won’t be fully known for years but the 1st part we have a decent idea about how well or badly that went, ala KAMs first draft.
Grading a draft is pointless until at least year 2 after the draft. Let them play at the NFL level, nobody knows yet.
Yep. I feel like we did good, made smart picks and decisions, and acquired a decent 3rd QB in the trade. How the players pan out, is anyone’s guess, but it was a good draft strategically IMO.
Agreed.
Good morning, SKOL!
FTP!
A good set of Draftees and UDFA signings. Well done by KAM and KOC.
Let’s get to work!
SKOL!
Decent yes.
Player quality is still ‘to be determined’ at the NFL level but it looks promising.
This front office & staff is light years ahead of what the team had with Spielman & Co. We’re proactive instead of reactive.
They started with 4 picks and ended up with 6 players.
5 picks and a vet backup QB.
The trenches are solid through FA and their first rounder Jackson.
Pretty good moves IMO.
Will Mel Kiper give Cleveland an A +++++++ for getting the steal of the draft in the 5th round, or an F- – – – – for picking players ahead of his best available Sanders ?
Does anybody subscribe to Mel Kiper at BSPN?
Headed to bed. Tee time at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow. Very tough little course. Not long, but very tight with lots of trouble. Marshes, trees, deep bunkers, and lakes everywhere.
Try not to have nightmares about the course and alligators coming up out of those water hazards.
Wild lose OT. Where the hell was brad?
In our defense, that happened after we left. We watched it while on the road.
That’s the problem. You were the good luck charm this weekend. How do you pick basketball over hockey?
Inconceivable.
I dislike LeBron
Here are the links to tickets in LA and Vegas.
You need to be all in on this.
https://www.stubhub.com/los-angeles-lakers-los-angeles-tickets-5-4-2025/event/157270401/?quantity=2
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Read AD was doing 83 mph at 3:20 AM in a 55 mph zone. WT…?
I get passed doing 70 in a 55 zone all the time. 80 is the new 60, apparently.
Ya, not a wise choice, especially when drinking.
OK, just found this list. 19 UDFA’s signed so far.
• Tyler Batty, OLB, BYU
• Silas Bolden, WR, Texas
• Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
• Logan Brown, OL, Kansas
• Chaz Chambliss, OLB, Georgia
• Oscar Chapman, P, Auburn
• Zeke Correll, OL, N.C. State
• Dontae Fleming, WR, Tulane
• Keenan Garber, CB, Kansas State
• Joe Huber, OL, Wisconsin
• Austin Keys, LB, Auburn
• Robert Lewis, WR, Auburn
• Dorian Mausi, LB, Auburn
• Bryson Nesbit, TE, North Carolina
• Mishael Powell, S, Miami
• Tre Stewart, RB, Jacksonville State
• Zemaiah Vaughn, CB, Utah
• Alex Williams, DL, Middle Tennessee State
• Ben Yurosek, TE, Georgia
Ok, 3 DBs.
I feel a little bit better now.
Thanks.
I actually like Zemaiah Vaughn, the CB from Utah. He has decent speed, and is 6’2″. He’s pretty lean though at 186 lbs. Could use another 15 to 20 pounds of muscle.
I am not sure what to think about Chaz.
OLB from Georgia should be tough.
Maybe his parents named Chaz instead of Sue.
We may be the only team in NFL history to have signed two players named Chaz…
We’ll also sign Asante Samuel Jr., prolly on Monday.
He is still having symptoms from his neck injury ala D. Hunter per reports.
Think they need to wait until Tuesday or Thursday.
OK, not done yet. We are are signing Georgia TE Ben Yurosek.
OK, the media dorks it up again. Zeke Correll from N.C. State is a Center, not a WR.
Well at least poor Zeke didn’t go from TE to WR.
No Kink Shaming though.
Laughing
Just won $200 on a scratch card on our drive home.
That’ll pay for that McCarthy helmet
Living large this weekend brad. Safe travel.
It’s been a really fun trip
Spontaneous trips generally are more fun
Who the fuck flags this?
That you’re giving to my kid for his birthday?
I think my son would be pissed if I did that.
I’m sure. Mine would be pumped
How old will your son be?
One turned 8 last Saturday and the other will be 10 in May. If they ever get the new reservoir finished we can take em fishing when you make your trek out here.
Congrats, always nice to win.
Looks like KAM’s pen has run out of ink. Last year we signed 17 UDFA’s. So far just 9 this year.
We had room on the roster for 21 after the draft I read.
So 12 to go? Don’t see us signing that many FAs.
Maybe they are waiting to see who gets cut from other teams.
We do have extra cap space this year after all. #grin
Yep, this year… grin.
Far fewer holes to fill this year
That’s ok, i don’t know jackshit about college football.
We have invited UDFA DT Quantez Mansfield (NC Central) to our rookie minicamp
Not signed.
Undrafted Free Agent Signings So Far
Don’t see your CB on the list.
Or is the Rookie Minicamp Invite different?
Yes, subtle difference here. These are the guys we have signed. The CB was just invited to mini camp. Sorry I didn’t highlight that.
signing UNC TE Bryson Nesbit
Could use a Safety to prop up old man Smith.
Apparently NC State WR Zeke Correll to the Vikings.
We’re signing BYU Defensive end Tyler Batty
We’re signing signing Georgia LB Chazz Chambliss
We’re signing Auburn P Oscar Chapman
We have invited Howard undrafted CB Robert Jones III to our rookie minicamp
There is one.
Signed Dontae Fleming, WR, Tulane
UDFA update
Bring on all your DBs.
We need some depth and didn’t get any in the draft.
Not sure any good FAs are left there.
I think there are few CB’s that are out there still.
Cromartiie reportedly still has symptoms from his neck injury ala Hunter.
Others not signed have health issues as well.
Samuel will sign approximately Thursday.
Looks like our first UDFA signing is
Max Brosmer, QB, Minnesota
Local bias. Have to keep the fans happy/interested.
Too bad Sanders wasn’t available any more.
#grin
Personally, I think we done good in the draft.
No terrible trades, players are in the ‘yet to be determined’ category.
Getting QB for a small trade down in the 5th was sweet.
AND… it’s over. Mr irrelevant is
Kobee Minor
6’0″
190 lbs
Memphis
Punter? WR? CB?
CB
Only a few position types work with that size.
Chiefs on the clock…
Wait… the Patriots are picking… must have made a trade with the Chiefs.
Mr Irrelevant coming up?
See above amigo
2 picks left… Chargers, then Chiefs.
5 picks till the draft is over. Chiefs with the last pick.
Browns HC and GM did not seem very happy to get Sanders.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/browns-execs-raise-eyebrows-lukewarm-reactions-after-drafting-shedeur-sanders-amid-historic-slide
UDFA Frenzy next?
See if anyone interesting finds there way to us.
I’m available…
BTW, guess who’s kid is back-to-back Pinewood Derby Champion??
And get a load of the car colors!!! The other parents were talking smack to start with, they shut up after he won every single heat.
I can’t tell you the number of guys I know who still have their Pinewood Derby cars. I’m talking guys in their 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.
Just one of those moments in a boys life, that lives on forever. Great job and congrats to your son!
Just turned 61. Can confirm that when my mom passed it made me realize how many things I kept that I did not need. Started purging, realizing my kids do not need my old yearbooks and trophies and the derby car was one of many things I finally threw out.
I went from 3 boxes of things from my childhood to zero. Less for them to throw away.
Also found my pennant from the last Vikings game at the met, and a piece of a bench my father had broken off and brought home in his drunken craziness when the fans were tearing the place apart.
Here’s the beauty
Nice
So cool. Well done. Congratulations to the champ!
That is awesome!
Well done
So, what’s our net gain?
We traded for a QB, traded down to garner an extra pick, and ended up with 5 new guys (6 with the QB) out of 4 picks. Pretty good really.
We selected an offensive guard, a WR, an Edge guy, a LB, and a TE.
Team has a Super Bowl caliber roster.
gains.
Broncos took a punter with the last pick of the 6th round.
Gavin Bartholomew
6’5″
246 lbs
Pittsburgh
Finally got a TE.
Bartholomew is quick and makes plays as a route runner. He finds pockets in zone looks and uncovers when the quarterback gets flushed. He’s a powerful open-field runner after the catch, breaking tackles and looking to deliver contact. He tracks the ball well and is fast enough to make plays down the seam. Bartholomew is an aggressive lead blocker who can knock defenders back on contact and doesn’t stop until the echo of the whistle. — Steve Muench
Sounds good to me.
Same, sounds good to me as well.
Probably not much help in the running game unless he is a lead blocker on the outside. Needs to get a little more lead in his pencil.
We have to take these player descriptions with a little grain of salt. They are all positive renditions of a player, so we will see if he can cut it on the field with the pro’s.
If he turns out to be “as advertised” then we’ll all be happy.
From the ‘Highlights’ they all look like future HOFers.
Yep
Last time the Vikings drafted a wr in the mid rounds from Maryland it work out pretty good.
Kobe King… LB
King is a two-year starter who had a career-high 97 tackles in 2024. He’s a tough interior run stopper with the core and upper-body strength to stack bigger blockers. He’s quick enough to shoot some gaps and he makes some plays in the backfield. He chases with good effort and is a powerful tackler. King closes well breaking on passes in coverage and can limit production after the catch. — Steve Muench
Brad comes to town and Wolves and Twins win. Think we found our guy.
Keep him here!
Now if the Wild would win as well… up 2:1 currently.
glad we could help
Golfing was interesting. Played Braemar for the first time. Shot a 50 on the front 9.
The back 9 was worser.
I was checking my phone while golfing, and saw the Vikings had two picks in the 4th
Really expected them to take Sanders as QB vs trading for Howell. Did not see that coming. I am sure Howell will be a better teammate, I was just thinking best player available and possible future trade bait.
I know nothing. Except I now am ordering pizza.
Glad you played some golf, and hopefully had some fun. I have a tee time at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow. Might only play 9 holes depending on the heat. Playing a course where water is in play on every hole. I usually carry three golf balls for a round, but tomorrow I’ll throw a fourth in the bag.
Lost one ball, found 4, all nicer than what I play.
This was my first round. I did par two par fours with making 6 foot putts, and had some good shots, but absolutely no consistency. Played a par 3 two weeks ago.
By end of May I expect to be in the mid 90s again. Not sure if I will break 90 this season or not. I did get over 11k steps in, so the workout for the day is finished.
Time for pizza, an adult beverage, and tv.
I gotta stock up on Gatorade or something for tomorrow’s round. My wife is already telling me to hydrate. Gotta be careful with the heat.
If I break 90 on this course it will be a very good round. Very tight course with trouble everywhere. I’m gonna play very strategic golf tomorrow.
Since we are in town for the eye appointments, my wife is dragging me all over. I’m now sitting in the Ross Dress for Less parking lot while she is next door at Jo Ann Fabrics. At least I got to go to the men’s store first where I got a Harris Tweed 100% wool herringbone jacket. I feel like an English detective
Draft day is boring as hell. Purple going back again? Grab Mr. Irrelevant?
Potentially. About three picks away from being on the clock at the moment. Packers, Chargers, then Jags.
Ravens just took a kicker. Justin Tucker insurance plan.
Father time, I guess. It’s a shame, he was always money until last year.
No, some lawyer has found 16 masseuses that say he sexually assaulted them when getting massages. It is reminiscent of the Deshaun Watson situation.
Oh, I forgot about that (the allegations on Tucker). His performance did fall off last year as well.
He went through a little slump in the middle of the year, then got it back together. I reserve judgement on the allegations.
Tucker might be the greatest long-distance field goal kicker in NFL history. He holds the league record for the longest made field goal at 66 yards, and his 63 field goals from 50-plus yards is the second-most of any kicker since 1991. He has an 89.1% success rate on his kicks — which is the highest in NFL history. Tucker is an eight-time All-Pro, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a Super Bowl champion as well.
Jake Briningstool, a TE out of Clemson might be worth a look. Decent player.
Now we traded back with the Rams… out of the 5th round.
201 and 202
OK, two 6th picks for a low 5th round pick.
Lions took the guard we wanted. Bastards!
Coming up next, after the Patriots. Any “desired” player?
Lions traded for the Patriots pick, and cut in front of us!