It is getting down to the nitty gritty. Still time for some preparations and mocks right? I still would not mind seeing some craziness! How about you?<\/p>\n
Minnesota Vikings News and Links<\/p>\n
Vikings Projected to Not Select Most Critical Need in Round 1 of the Draft<\/a> Advertisement<\/p>\n Although there are three prospects who would seem to have at least some chance of being Day 1 selections, Reid believes that there is a good chance that none of them are selected within the first 32 picks.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Caleb Banks (Florida) recently having foot surgery, he\u2019s likely to be a Day 2 pick. The inconsistencies of Peter Woods (Clemson) throughout the season and during the predraft process have caused most teams I have spoken with to put an early-to-mid second-round mark on him. Kayden McDonald (Ohio State) has mixed reviews because of his lack of pass-rushing ability; many teams wouldn\u2019t use a first-round pick on a two-down interior defender.\u201d<\/p>\n What \u2018The Beast\u2019 Reveals About the Vikings\u2019 5 Most-Mocked Picks<\/a> Dillon Thieneman \u2013 No. 2 safety<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Brugler says Thieneman is a \u201cversatile athlete who can make an impact from the backend, near the box or as a nickel,\u201d however, he has only \u201cadequate size\u201d that appears to be \u201cmaxed out physically.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith his open-field athleticism, Thieneman has a lot to offer in the NFL because of his versatility making plays over the top in coverage or downhill versus the run,\u201d Brugler said. \u201cHe shows impressive range and anticipation from the deep half of the field, as well as the intelligence to understand what opponents are trying to do. Although he doesn\u2019t always play up to his testing numbers, he can guard both sidelines and sort through routes. He can clean up some things in the run game, too \u2014 he has a nose for the ball and doesn\u2019t hesitate flying to the contact point.\u201d While Brugler praises McNeil-Warren\u2019s rangy play, he does note that he can be \u201coveraggressive\u201d when tracking down the run game and can be late to adjust. That comes at an inopportune time, as many experts and teams don\u2019t seem to have first-round grades on the top DT talents in the draft. Ohio State\u2019s Kayden McDonald is considered the No. 1 DT in the draft, with Clemson\u2019s Peter Woods coming in at No. 2, according to Brugler.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Brugler says Woods is a \u201cnimble big man with lateral quickness\u201d but warns that he can be \u201ctoo easily moved by angle\/drive blocks.<\/p>\n \u201cWoods flashes the ability to win with quickness, strength and hand usage \u2014 and the next step in his development is for him to do so more consistently,\u201d writes Brugler. \u201cHe offers scheme diversity, although he projects best as a three-\/4i-technique DT.\u201d<\/p>\n 3 Free Agents the Vikings Could Target After the Draft<\/a> A Vikings 7-Round Mock Draft Using Only Top 30 Visits, Combine Meetings<\/a> Every Player the Vikings Would Realistically Draft at No. 18 Overall<\/a> Vikings Linked to Elite Cincinnati WR in New Report<\/a><\/p>\n Vikings\u2019 Dallas Turner Gets Brutal Message Ahead of 2026 Season<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Vikings signed Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, who have proven to be one of the best edge rushing duos in the league. This has proven to be a thorn in Dallas Turner\u2019s side, as he just can\u2019t find starting minutes.<\/p>\n As Adam Patrick of The Viking Age mentioned, Paul Allen spoke about Turner on The Paul Allen Show earlier this week. Patrick summarized the words for us.<\/p>\n \u201c[The Vikings] want to play him, [but] Greenard\u2019s better than him until proven otherwise. [Andrew] Van Ginkle is, probably, can argue the best of the three, but he and Greenard are 1 and 1A, whichever way you want to go.<\/p>\n I\u2019m just not sure they know what to do with Dallas Turner.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Patrick added some of his own insight on the matter.<\/p>\n \u201cThankfully, Turner is still only 23-years-old and he likely hasn\u2019t hit the prime of his NFL career yet. However, one of the biggest benefits of selecting him in the first round is the ability to take advantage of how affordable of his rookie contract is, and the Vikings haven\u2019t really been able to do that yet.\u201d<\/p>\n Minnesota Named One of the \u2018Worst QB Situations\u2019 in NFL in 2026<\/p>\n Bleacher Report had the take that came out of a flamethrower. They made their case as to why it\u2019s the 6th-worst in the NFL per their list.<\/p>\n \u201cIn practically every way you can measure a quarterback, J.J. McCarthy was the least qualified passer in the NFL during his sophomore campaign. Now they\u2019ve added Kyler Murray, who missed significant action in three of his last four seasons in Arizona and has a 90.3 passer rating since 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n These claims are technically factual. However, it ignores the high-ceiling that likely-starting Kyler Murray is providing you.<\/p>\n They did provide a bit of a lifeline to the team regarding their take.<\/p>\n \u201cAs with Atlanta, you\u2019re looking at two highly drafted guys in their 20s working with strong weapons and a stellar offensive line. And if it\u2019s a crapshoot, at least they get two rolls of the dice. They\u2019re also both cheap.\u201d<\/p>\n 49ers trade idea sends Mac Jones to Vikings for JJ McCarthy and more<\/a><\/p>\n Mark Morales-Smith of Sports Illustrated proposed a trade that would be similar to what could work for Shanahan. His deal would move on from Jones.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n San Francisco 49ers Receive QB \u2013 JJ McCarthy, fourth round pick<\/p>\n Minnesota Vikings Receive QB \u2013 Jones<\/p>\n \u201cShanahan is a guy who could think that he could get the most out of a former 10th overall pick and fix him. At least to the point that he\u2019s a serviceable backup. Similarly to what he did with Jones. It makes a lot more sense for San Francisco to get what they can for Jones at the peak of his value rather than keeping him as a backup and letting him walk after this season. We have heard reports that they want a second-round pick for Jones, which isn\u2019t going to happen, but a fourth, and McCarthy is still a good deal,\u201d Morales-Smith wrote.<\/p>\n Note: It would help if the person would know that the Vikings do not have a 4th round pick. Also, trading JJ who has two years left on his deal for Jones who will be in his last year of his deal is not even mentioned.<\/p>\n
No Defensive Tackles May Be Taken in Round 1 \u2013 Reid
\u201cFor the first time since 2021, it is possible that no defensive tackles could be selected in Round 1. I haven\u2019t found a team that has a true first-round grade on any defensive tackle.\u201d Reid wrote on April 10.<\/p>\n
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Emmanuel McNeil-Warren \u2013 No. 3 safety
\u201cMcNeil-Warren is an impressive size\/speed athlete on the back end, who is at his best when roaming to read his keys, flow to the ball and quickly close space,\u201d said Brugler. \u201cHe has the rangy tools to push for starting safety reps as an NFL rookie.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Peter Woods \u2013 No. 2 defensive tackle
One of the biggest positions of need on the defense remains defensive tackle. After the release of Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, Minnesota has a serious lack of experience across its defensive front.<\/p>\n
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