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What is your 53 man prediction?
As we slog through the summer break, we will have to entertain ourselves with predictions, or worse, mock drafts.
What is your 53 man prediction?
Minnesota Vikings post-minicamp 53-man roster projection
Only slight surprise that I have with this prediction is Brian Asamoah and only 9 offensive linemen.
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Vikings three-year Super Bowl plan for QB J.J. McCarthy led to passing on Aaron Rodgers, per report
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Vikings passed on Rodgers because they have a three-year plan which they believe will lead to a Super Bowl. Part of this plan includes a young quarterback the franchise believes in, who is on a cheap rookie contract. This allows the Vikings extra financial flexibility which they can be aggressive with in other areas of their roster.
“As was told to me, the Vikings feel like J.J. McCarthy in Day 9 of these workouts was a lot stronger than Day 1,” Fowler said on SportsCenter. “Coming off that knee issue, they knew he could start a little slowly. They like the way he’s throwing the ball. They feel very comfortable with where he’s at going into training camp. They didn’t sign Rodgers and went with McCarthy because they believe in their three-year plan, a young quarterback they like on a rookie scale so can be aggressive on the roster. They believe they can win a Super Bowl in the next three years.”
We’ve already seen this plan in action. According to Over The Cap, the New England Patriots are the only NFL team that spent more money in free agency than the Vikings. This offseason, Minnesota added Pro Bowl defensive linemen in Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, plus two former Indianapolis Colts offensive linemen, Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, who will keep McCarthy upright as he throws to a talented cast that includes Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson.
Eric Wilson Adding Leadership Role in Return to Vikings
Vikings Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels spoke about Wilson’s impact both on defense and special teams.
“The addition of Eric Wilson has been huge for us. This guy has done nothing but come in and really be a second coach in the meeting room and on the practice field,” Daniels told Twin Cities media members. “Eric is an eight-year vet. He pours so much into the young guys just from a, ‘Hey, I see it this way, you know, I can help you out this way. Think of it like this.’ Just his insight into what today’s game truly looks like to help those young guys out.”
Head Coach Kevin O’Connell also credited Wilson and his influence on the team.
*“He hasn’t changed one bit. I...
