Vikings Links: OTAs Underway The Next Two Days

The long wait is over!

What is the weakest position group on the Vikings?

It has to be Quarterback right now right? I mean, JJ simply has not played yet. Next I think is either Safety or Cornerback. What trades or signings can the team still make? I think after June 1st is when it is most realistic due to cap constraints. Any team needing cap help has to wait until June 1st before making a deal. This would include Jalen Ramsey for example.

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1 move every NFL team should make before training camp

Minnesota Vikings

Sign S Julian Blackmon

The Vikings are in a great spot looking ahead to the summer. If they find themselves itching to continue an aggressive offseason, though, they might benefit from some added depth at safety. Blackmon’s athleticism and versatility could be particularly useful in Brian Flores’ creative defense.

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We Endorse 2 Trades for the Vikings

Trade Endorsement No. 2

CB Tariq Woolen from SEA

Adofo-Mensah could perhaps send a 3rd-Rounder to Seattle for Woolen and a 5th-Rounder.

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I like the Blackmon idea and am surprised he is still available. I do not know if he has an injury or not.

The next organized team activites.

The schedule is ...

OTAs: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5, June 16-18

Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12

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Vikings OTA preview: J.J. McCarthy takes the reins while questions remain on Brian Flores’ defense

With OTAs set to ramp up on Tuesday, there are multiple things for the Vikings to look at, including the future on offense.

J.J. McCarthy taking the starting reps

Getting that time with the offense and developing more chemistry with the receivers is paramount for early success.

Wide receiver depth

Jordan Addison has a jury trial in June that will likely mean the projected suspension he will get hits in the 2025 season. Jalen Nailor has done a good job overall being the number three receiver, but there are real questions about him being that consistently, let alone stepping up as the number two receiver.

Tai Felton was picked in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft, but is he ever going to be anything more than a speed threat? Is Rondale Moore going to be healthy enough to be relied upon? What about Tim Jones or Lucky Jackson? Seeing how that group shapes out will be interesting.

Who starts opposite of Byron Murphy Jr.?

*Isaiah Rodgers was signed to compete to be the starter on the outside, and Mekhi Blackmon is coming off a torn ACL. Outside of those two, it’s a group headlined by former third overall pick Jeff Okudah and UDFA from last year, Dwight McGlothern.Isaiah Rodgers was signed to compete to be the starter on the outside, and Mekhi Blackmon is coming off a torn ACL. Outside of those two, it’s a group headlined by former third overall pick Jeff Okudah and UDFA...