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Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:19 pm
by dead_poet
SkyFire wrote:Great signing to get Munnerlyn. Has been one of my favorite players for a while and I think he will do great things for this team.
While we sorely needed an upgrade, my expectations are tempered. He worked behind one great defensive front 7 and at 5'8, he's going to be going up against a lot bigger and more talented receivers in this division. I'll be interested to see if he starts outside opposite Rhodes (kicking to slot in the nickel). But the secondary just got out of the cellar.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:23 pm
by CbusVikesFan
Mothman wrote:
Thanks for the info.
I'm guessing if they end up signing Melton,
that's it for Kevin Williams.
Sad day for me when that comes to fruition.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:24 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
Vikings signed CB Captain Munnerlyn to a three-year contract with a max value of $15 million.
Munnerlyn is obviously stretched outside at 5-foot-8 and 195 pounds, but he's one of the best slot corners in the game. Still only 26 -- he turns next month -- Munnerlyn turned in a breakout 2013 campaign as a 16-game starter, setting career highs in tackles (74), sacks (3.5), and pass breakups (12). He has four pick sixes over the past two seasons. Look for Munnerlyn to start outside on early downs and cover the slot in Mike Zimmer's nickel package.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:24 pm
by Superfreak84
where are you getting info on the Captain signing? I can't find it anywhere. And I even looked through Schefter's twitter.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:25 pm
by frosted
dead_poet wrote:
While we sorely needed an upgrade, my expectations are tempered. He worked behind one great defensive front 7 and at 5'8, he's going to be going up against a lot bigger and more talented receivers in this division. I'll be interested to see if he starts outside opposite Rhodes (kicking to slot in the nickel). But the secondary just got out of the cellar.
Yeah those are my thoughts as well. I would still like to see us add a CB in the draft.
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Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:26 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
Superfreak84 wrote:where are you getting info on the Captain signing? I can't find it anywhere. And I even looked through Schefter's twitter.
[url]rhttp://
www.rotoworld.com/playernews/nfl/football-player-news[/url] is the best site going.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:28 pm
by sotapopinski
While neither Linval or Captain qualify as big name signings, both have the potential of being huge additions. The only question I have is, isn't Captain more of a slot corner? If so, doesn't this mean the Vikings are in need of at least one more outside cb? Cook underachieved ever since arriving, to put it nicely, but I wouldn't mind seeing him back on a 1 year deal under this new coaching staff and defensive system.
Of course, the draft seems to be pretty loaded with corners as well.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:29 pm
by CbusVikesFan
dead_poet wrote:
Wow, upgrades all around. Drinks are on Rick.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:31 pm
by KSViking
sotapopinski wrote:While neither Linval or Captain qualify as big name signings, both have the potential of being huge additions. The only question I have is, isn't Captain more of a slot corner? If so, doesn't this mean the Vikings are in need of at least one more outside cb? Cook underachieved ever since arriving, to put it nicely, but I wouldn't mind seeing him back on a 1 year deal under this new coaching staff and defensive system.
Of course, the draft seems to be pretty loaded with corners as well.
I really think with the depth of this draft at CB and Safety, that we end up with at least 2 if not 3 DBs total on draft day.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:34 pm
by sotapopinski
KSViking wrote:
I really think with the depth of this draft at CB and Safety, that we end up with at least 2 if not 3 DBs total on draft day.
Aside from taking a Qb somewhere after Rd 1, I'd be thrilled to see them focus on linebackers, defensive backs, and offensive line. It's just nice to see Spielman and Co. addressing the most apparent holes in a systematic fashion. Almost seems like they know what they're doing
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:35 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
frosted21 wrote:
Yeah those are my thoughts as well. I would still like to see us add a CB in the draft.
That division has Julio Jones, Roddy White, Marques Colston, Vincent Jackson, Mike Williams....Saying there are more talented WR's in our division is questionable. I don't see a huge difference in the two outside of maybe height.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:36 pm
by NextQuestion
headless_norseman wrote:[quote="NextQuestion"
Leverage? He's been brutal the last couple of years.
Led team in tackles this year, and I'm sure the past couplle of seasons, also.[/quote]
Most misleading garbage stat ever.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:46 pm
by headless_norseman
NextQuestion wrote:
Led team in tackles this year, and I'm sure the past couplle of seasons, also.
Most misleading garbage stat ever.[/quote]
Give it a rest. He's led the team for several years in tackling for a reason. Nothing misleading about that.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:15 pm
by PurpleScout
How about we sign this former tackle who struggled and slide him at LG alongside Kalil. That could be scary! Ravens offensive tackle\guard Michael Oher.
Re: 2014 Free Agent Tracker & Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:50 pm
by S197
dead_poet wrote:Fred Evans - DL - Vikings
Vikings re-signed DT Fred Evans.
I'm glad he's back. Evans has always shown flashes of promise to me, he has a great first step. Hopefully under Zimm he can be more consistent and also more disciplined.