What will the Vikings do at #35?

Lil Uno · Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 5269

What are everyone's views on Janoris Jenkins. Its almost a certain that he falls to round 2 after news came out that he continued to smoke at North Alabama.

There is no doubt that the kid has elite talent and could eventually be a #1 CB but is it worth it. Cook and Jenkins would be great on the field, but huge liabilitys off it. It would be hard to pass on, we don't have the right veterans or personel to keep this kid straight.
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this providence · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 10962 Location: Ugh.

I wouldn't have as much of an issue with the act itself, just more so with his entire character. Seems to me the kid just doesn't have much of a clue.

Not a big fan of his game anyway. If I had a different opinion of his skill set I think I could give him more leeway here and there. But in my opinion he's not the sort of player that I'd be willing to take the chance on to begin with.

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VikeADunn · Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Posts: 5525

What would be your guys' opinion if the Vikings went OL again? Amini Silatolu is seeing his stock rise and I have seen some mock drafts where the Vikings draft Cordy Glenn.

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PrplePplBleeder · Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Posts: 5434

If we don't go Jeffrey or the Fonz (my 2 picks assuming none of the DT's slip to us) what are the chances we trade up if a guy like Floyd is there past 17-ish? Probably could be done without a ransom. I hope we nab someone early 20's with our 2nd round being traded. Most years this late first round talent would be cracking top 15 potentially. I'd hate to miss out.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:33 pm Post subject:

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Purple-Pride07 · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 17173 Location: Right Behind You

I've a difficult time believing that between the mid-late 1st round WRs -- Stephen Hill, Rueben Randle, Alshon Jeffery, and Kendall Wright -- all will be gone by the time we pick in round 2. You're talking four 1st round talents... I'd be shocked if at least one were not available to us at the top of the second.

Same goes for the CB position. Between Alfonzo Dennard, Brandon Boykin, Janoris Jenkins, Trumaine Johnson, and Jamell Fleming, there is a very solid group of players to be had as well.

Again, this is why taking Matt Kalil at No. 3 is imperative. You don't get a top tier talent at OT in our spot round 2. But you can certainly say differently for WR/CB. I very much like Bobby Massie, but he's not a plug and play LT yet.

Also I think a LB would be an interesting and savvy addition. Lavonte David is a picture-perfect fit, a true playmaker, and has late 1st round ability. The second best OLB in the draft, and the top 4-3 OLB prospect available. I'm a fan of Dont'a Hightower, but he's a player who's of similar style to EJ Henderson -- a stiff hipped, primarily in-the-box linebacker who's not your best bet to cover the deep middle in coverage. Honestly, as good and talented as Luke Kuechly is, I would not in the leats bit be "shocked" if he were available at the top of the 2nd due to his lack of positional value and being that he does not offer pass rushing ability. Not a prediction, but not out of the question.
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this providence · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 10962 Location: Ugh.

Basing who you're picking at the top of the draft, let alone as high as #3, on what could be available later on (more like what's perceived to be available) is such a completely backwards strategy. Absolutely mindless and a fool proof way to completely sink your draft in my opinion.

The team should be much more concerned about not only hitting on their pick at the top of the draft but getting an impact. Worry about the rest of the draft as it plays out. As deep as certain positions look right now, it's equally (actually, more likely) that we all look back and laugh at that sort of train of thought a few years down the line.

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Frank Costello · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:45 am Post subject:

People need to stop assuming the draft will unfold a certain way because of years past or who they value more. More teams are looking for WRs now more then ever, I've already made an entire post on the matter. Guys like Hill, Wright, and Jefferey will be long gone by 35. Don't believe me? Read this.

http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=487228

Get your guy in round one or else take a project.
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Swaps · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 1682 Location: SKOL!

we are going to grab our guy in rd 1, Matt Kalil.
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Purple Floyd · Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Posts: 19

Since we have spent 1st round picks on WR already on this team and since we have seen what spending 100 Million on the left side of the line resulted in for once lets go after a potentially game changing CB to help off set the offenses in our division. We have neglected the secondary for so long that I am ready to see a change to having a secondary that is feared for a change rather than a group that DC's take a day off from game planning when we get on the calendar.