Good Morning!
Just like I did previously expect a lighthearted answer to any question(s) but I’ll give you an answer…a wrong answer is still an answer though.
For salary cap questions Iโll continue using overthecap.com so Iโm consistent with the numbers.
Any trades involving draft picks Iโm using the updated NFL Trade Value Chart developed by Rich Hill available at https://www.drafttek.com/NFL-Trade-Value-Chart-Rich-Hill.asp
For evaluating or looking up draft prospects or rookies my go to is thedraftnetwork.com
If I canโt come up with what I think is a legitimate answer, Iโll ask someone who I think can provide one.
If youโre on Twitter, and you have a question about the Vikings, the draft, fantasy football, or life in general, tweet us a question with #Skoloholicsmailbag or you can dm me on Twitter (Rob@DN1). If you do, please let me know what your username at Skoloholics is unless I already know it. You can also leave your question as a mention in either Twitter account.
Preferably, you can leave a comment in the mailbag post, I’ll revisit it later in the week.
Going forward, my plan is to get this posted on Tuesday with follow up on Friday.
Gone Fishin pondered: I’ll get this in before the trade deadline. Do we make any moves prior to the trade deadline?
-I was surprised the Vikings signed a TE, and legit shocked Detroit made a trade of their former 1st round pick within the division. The Lions also picked up his 5th year option, so look for the Vikings to work on an extension after the season.
Viking Philip asked: On a serious note, is the new TE we got any good?
-Former 1st round pick and he was a good player on a bad team, yes.
Gone Fishin pondered: MT said that an N95 mask wonโt protect you from smelling a fart. Is that true?
-He who smelt it, dealt it. MT is correct.
Big Stupid Face asked: Why is Ben so crabby these days?
-I’m not sure, ask Ben.
Thanks for everyone who took the time to ask questions, look for our next mailbag next week after the Commanders game.
Skol
A question for next time:
The Vikings made the deal for Hockenson, and now have created a little salary cap breathing room by restructuring part of O’Neill’s contract. Do you think they’re going after OBJ or Suh, or just creating breathing room?
In spite of the fact no one cares what I think, I expect it’s for injury insurance as needed
Nobody thinks that, all you have to do is engage in discussions like an adult.
I think it’s likely breathing room, too, but you usually don’t start creating cap space unless you need to. It’ll be interesting to see if there is any other activity in the next day or two.
Should Jobu keep wearing beakers jersey or switch to someone elses?
Thanks for the answer on the masks. The only other way to find out was to test one.
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