OT: Non-Hockey Sports Thread XII - Heeeeeeressss JJ! (Percy Harvin Edition)

[TaLoN]

Report: Vikings sign top free agent guard Will Fries to $88 million deal

At an annual average value of $17.5 million, Fries instantly becomes one of the five highest-paid right guards in the league, according to Over The Cap.

www.si.com

BOOM! Love this!

 

[MuckOG]

Report: Vikings sign top free agent guard Will Fries to $88 million deal

At an annual average value of $17.5 million, Fries instantly becomes one of the five highest-paid right guards in the league, according to Over The Cap.

www.si.com

BOOM! Love this!

Excellent.

 

[TaLoN]

 

[Sad People]

Worth noting that Allen and Hargrave dont count against the comp pick formula for 2026.

 

[MuckOG]

Kwesi is nailing it.

 

[TaLoN]

This is why you don't franchise Darnold and you go with the rookie contract QB!

 

[Minnewildsota]

So we're going to have a much upgraded O and D line? Yay!

This is why you don't franchise Darnold and you go with the rookie contract QB!

lol I was looking at the grades CBS was giving teams for their Day 1 moves. A HUGE knock they had against the Vikings was that we let Darnold go, relying on JJ. After seeing what he got in Seattle (3-Year, $100M) there's no way that made sense for the Vikes to match or beat.

Plus, IF they can do with Daniel Jones what they did with Darnold - he's not a bad backup option.

 

[Sad People]

So we're going to have a much upgraded O and D line? Yay!

Hopefully.

Doesnt necessarily mean it will translate onto the field.

 

[TaLoN]

So we're going to have a much upgraded O and D line? Yay!


lol I was looking at the grades CBS was giving teams for their Day 1 moves. A HUGE knock they had against the Vikings was that we let Darnold go, relying on JJ. After seeing what he got in Seattle (3-Year, $100M) there's no way that made sense for the Vikes to match or beat.

Plus, IF they can do with Daniel Jones what they did with Darnold - he's not a bad backup option.

Good thing dumb talking heads aren't running our team.

 

[Minnewildsota]

Good thing dumb talking heads aren't running our team.

Oh, for sure. I usually just give it a brief read to see what grades they give. Don't put much weight into it - ya know - since the same people have given the Bears A++++ grades the last 2-3 offseasons...

 

[Sad People]

With these moves it makes it seem like we can really go BPA in this draft with a slight trade back.

 

[MuckOG]

Are we good with Chandler backing up Jones, or do we need to address RB via draft/free agency?

 

[Minnewildsota]

Are we good with Chandler backing up Jones, or do we need to address RB via draft/free agency?

What about Akers? Did he move again? lol

 

[MuckOG]

What about Akers? Did he move again? lol

He's a free agent. I suppose its possible they re-sign him.

 

[MuckOG]

Daniel Jones to Indy

 

[Sad People]

Are we good with Chandler backing up Jones, or do we need to address RB via draft/free agency?

I think we draft a RB still.

 

[Minnewildsota]

I think we draft a RB still.

Jeanty? I'm on board! lol

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Are we good with Chandler backing up Jones, or do we need to address RB via draft/free agency?

There will definitely be a good one when we pick.

 

[Sad People]

Jeanty? I'm on board! lol

Neither would i. I brought him up someplace else but someone else mentioned and it makes sense that he doesnt see Jeanty making it past the Bears considering what theyve done this offseason along with bringing in Ben Johnson who helped Ghibbs flourish.

 

[Minnewildsota]

Neither would i. I brought him up someplace else but someone else mentioned and it makes sense that he doesnt see Jeanty making it past the Bears considering what theyve done this offseason along with bringing in Ben Johnson who helped Ghibbs flourish.

I think the Bears have bigger holes than RB, but they totally could draft Jeanty.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Good thing we picked up some IOL's in free agency. Drafting them in the 1st and 2nd rounds is always boring.

 

[Sad People]

I think the Bears have bigger holes than RB, but they totally could draft Jeanty.

I dont think i agree with that.

Also sounds like Kupp to MN could be a thing?

 

[thestonedkoala]

Running back is one of the easiest positions to draft.

 

[Minnewildsota]

I dont think i agree with that.

Also sounds like Kupp to MN could be a thing?

Their whole O-Line was awful. Just awful.

 

[Sad People]

Their whole O-Line was awful. Just awful.

And theyve made 3 separate moves this offseason to try and to fix it. Will it translate to on the field success still remains to be seen.