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I hope you aren't talking about the past two years because they've been quite solidCbusVikesFan wrote:My disappointment has been the draft over the years more than the play.
Thanks for the info.dead_poet wrote:Fred Evans - DL - Vikings
Vikings re-signed DT Fred Evans.
No but still, time will tell, overall.Pondering Her Percy wrote: I hope you aren't talking about the past two years because they've been quite solid
My gut says they don't sign Melton. I just don't get it. Either they're signing Melton to be a full-time starter at three technique (which, then, says a LOT about how they view first-rounder Floyd), OR they won't be offering him a "full-time" job (splitting reps with Floyd), which I can't imagine he'd be too thrilled with when he'd go essentially anywhere and be "the guy." And if that's the case, I doubt the Vikings are the highest bidder for a guy they aren't going to play a full compliment of snaps/rotational dude. Unless they view Floyd as playing some end or more of a "swing" guy? *confused*Mothman wrote: Thanks for the info.
I'm guessing if they end up signing Melton, that's it for Kevin Williams.
The way I look at it, if Spielman wasn't our GM, there is a very good chance that Harrison Smith, Xavier Rhodes, and Cordarrelle Patterson wouldn't be on our roster. Those are all quality trades that he pulled off to get solid players.CbusVikesFan wrote: No but still, time will tell, overall.
Ben Goessling @GoesslingESPN 22m
Now looks like Bud Grant just walked in. Gotta think #Vikings are trying to close a deal here.
BAM!!!!Goose Oberstar @GooseOnSports 4m
Captain Munnerlyn has canceled his visit to Tampa Bay tomorrow!!!!!!!!! #Vikings
dead_poet wrote:My gut says they don't sign Melton. I just don't get it. Either they're signing Melton to be a full-time starter at three technique (which, then, says a LOT about how they view first-rounder Floyd), OR they won't be offering him a "full-time" job (splitting reps with Floyd), which I can't imagine he'd be too thrilled with when he'd go essentially anywhere and be "the guy." And if that's the case, I doubt the Vikings are the highest bidder for a guy they aren't going to play a full compliment of snaps/rotational dude. Unless they view Floyd as playing some end or more of a "swing" guy? *confused*
Sure, anything is possible. I guess I have a hard time thinking the Vikings would be top-bidders for the guy if he's not going to be THE starting guy. Maybe Joseph would come out on passing downs and we'd have Griffen, Melton, Floyd, Robison, which makes sense. Of course, that begs the question, is Joseph worth what was paid to be a two-down run-plugger? If signed, that's likely to be a lot of $$ on the defensive line.Mothman wrote:I think the plan would have to be to use their DTs in a rotation. Adding Melton could give them all kinds of flexibility along the line. Floyd can probably play inside or outside, as you implied, and we know Griffen can. With Melton and Evans in the mix (or even with Williams and Evans in the mix) the Vikes could keep their d-line and pass rush fresh into the 4th quarter and keep the pressure on opposing offenses.
Another possibility: since he's coming off a serious injury, maybe Melton would want a 1 or 2 year deal where he didn't have to be "full time".
They may just see a talented player in Melton and be thinking, "Let's bring him in. If we can sign him, he only makes us better. If he wants to go elsewhere, no harm done". It's definitely good to see them exploring the option.
Loki wrote:Adam Schefter "Captain Munnerlyn is signing a three-year deal with the #Vikings, per source."
@GoesslingESPN Can confirm Munnerlyn is signed. Three-year deal.
There are many players that can be found beyond the first day or two. We did not sign Jennings until a week into free agency last year. Guys like John Abraham, Sean Smith, Karlos Dansby, Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, and I believe Brent Grimes were all found after the first surge of last year's free agency, and all had very strong seasons for their teams.KSViking wrote: To me, FA has some similarities to the draft. Except sometimes the players are a bit older. And they have some input on where they end up. However there is a risk involved with all of them. And, in general the best players are signed in the first day or 1, and if you wait too long, there are al ot more Madieu Williams and Berrians. Also, just like the draft, its about finding the "right" free agents that you can use to improve your team.
