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We're currently expressing intrest in Reiff Riley.
Edit: Riley Reiff

halfgiz wrote:We're currently expressing intrest in Reiff Riley.

Is "Reiff Riley" a cousin of Riley Reiff that's much more consistent at LT? If so, I would take him in a heartbeat

Pondering Her Percy wrote:
Is "Reiff Riley" a cousin of Riley Reiff that's much more consistent at LT? If so, I would take him in a heartbeat

Don't try typing anything 2 fingered while trying to rock a baby to sleep.

halfgiz wrote:We're currently expressing intrest in Reiff Riley.
Edit: Riley Reiff

PHP, is it fair to say that Reiff's strong suit is in the running game?

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fiestavike wrote: PHP, is it fair to say that Reiff's strong suit is in the running game?

Yes

I wonder how well Boone can play LT. If he can play at an above average level, it would justify his pay next year. Bring back Kalil on a 1-year with Boone as your contingent. Berger slides over if Boone needs to play LT and Easton takes over at C. One of the FA guards named at RG and Wagner at RT.

Then you go into the draft and snag 2-3 guys to develop.

S197 wrote:I wonder how well Boone can play LT. If he can play at an above average level, it would justify his pay next year.

I was JUST thinking about this same thing. 7 mil for a competent LT would be a steal, whereas for a competent LG its way too much to be realistic.

S197 wrote: Then you go into the draft and snag 2-3 guys to develop.

I have a theory that we are going to start seeing teams conducting "2nd drafts" by snagging under performing OL on the heels of their first contract. It just takes longer for these guys to develop than it did under the old rules, and I think there is real value in some of these guys. If you think of signing them as speculative - akin to extra draft selections - instead of plugging a hole on the roster, it makes some sense.

fiestavike wrote: I have a theory that we are going to start seeing teams conducting "2nd drafts" by snagging under performing OL on the heels of their first contract. It just takes longer for these guys to develop than it did under the old rules, and I think there is real value in some of these guys. If you think of signing them as speculative - akin to extra draft selections - instead of plugging a hole on the roster, it makes some sense.

That would make sense and could be a good strategy. I'd hate to be an OL scout right now, seems like a gargantuan task.

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S197 wrote:I wonder how well Boone can play LT. If he can play at an above average level, it would justify his pay next year. Bring back Kalil on a 1-year with Boone as your contingent. Berger slides over if Boone needs to play LT and Easton takes over at C. One of the FA guards named at RG and Wagner at RT.

Then you go into the draft and snag 2-3 guys to develop.

Boone said last year he would move to LT. He couldn't be worse than Clemmings. Curious to see what Hill might have.

fiestavike wrote: I have a theory that we are going to start seeing teams conducting "2nd drafts" by snagging under performing OL on the heels of their first contract. It just takes longer for these guys to develop than it did under the old rules, and I think there is real value in some of these guys. If you think of signing them as speculative - akin to extra draft selections - instead of plugging a hole on the roster, it makes some sense.

Sounds like a good idea...it would save a couple years of grooming someone.

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Adrian Peterson dad said #Vikings still in mix but son doesn't like they haven't given him any offer "That'd make him feel more appreciated"


Adrian Peterson dad on Raiders "They haven't been trying to get O-linemen from the bottom of the barrel & trying to make them into something.

halfgiz wrote:@christomasson
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Adrian Peterson dad said #Vikings still in mix but son doesn't like they haven't given him any offer "That'd make him feel more appreciated"


Adrian Peterson dad on Raiders "They haven't been trying to get O-linemen from the bottom of the barrel & trying to make them into something.

His dad speaks the truth.

For the record, I will be extremely upset if we lose both AD and Patterson this offseason, especially with the struggles our offense has had in the last many years.

Also, his dad said a lot during his suspension too, and it ended up with AD still here.