DJ's first mock

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I think EDGE or CB are more likely that D-line. Just my take on how Flores has built his defenses historically. 

I'd take a reciever before I took another cornerback, but EDGE make sense with so much uncertainty heading into the offseason. I still feel our talent along the defensive line is underwhelming and we could use a difference maker up front. 

I think it would be fun to watch Flores open up the scheme more with a CB he trusts. The only starting level CBs on the roster are Byron Murphy and Metellus if you consider him a CB. There were some awfully large compromises in scheme once Murphy went out. 

Still would prioritize EDGE over CB though. Adding a high-end WR3 really doesn't do much. Maybe a mid-round draft pick. 

Looks like Wiggins and DeJean are the two top guys, which would be the better fit for Flores? You want see rioting in the streets...let Kwesi draft another Clemson corner with McCarthy or Penix still on the board. 

My argument for receiver is we don't have much behind Jefferson and Addison. KJ is a free agent that is going to get some interest from other teams. If my choice at #11 was between say taking Rome Odunze and having he and Jefferson on the outside with Addison in the slot, or taking Wiggins...I'd heavily lean towards the receiver. You really have to have multiple options in the receiving game in today's NFL and KOC will want that offense cooking whether it's Cousins, Russell Wilson or whomever. 

Even if KJ cost $5-6M/yr it would be a better allocation of resources vs. spending a 1st round pick and a $4M cap hit in 2024. Basically, KJ or a WR 3 you can add in FA would arguably be cheaper than a high-end draft pick. 

Aside from that, I wouldn't worry too much about the fact Wiggins is from Clemson. Would the Bears be upset with CJ Stroud since Fields went to OSU? Each player deserves their own evaluation. But I would probably rate Terrion Arnold higher than each of those two. He offers versatility and his athleticism/hips offer CB1 upside. 

@"StickyBun" said: His isn't the only mock I've seen that doesn't include McCarthy or Penix in round 1. Both will be available when Minnesota picks at #11, IMO. I don't think Jeremiah knows anything more than anyone else.

I was very impressed by Powell and see him as a good example of as number 3 or 4 WR who is cheap. i too qm curious aboit KJ’s market. How will he viewed considering his QB was out? its hard to say. 

Personally, I don’t like seeing more than a couple of million at most put towards the number 3 and I think KJ gets a bit more than that, but i guess we will see. It’s been really frustrating with Nailor being constantly injured since I think he has some real ability. 

WR is a need, but if I’m drafting one, it’s after the 4th round. 

On a side note, I really like the CB group this year and I think there’s a chance they can get a giod one mid draft. We need depth here pretty bad. Blackmon played great for a rookie, Evans and Booth both showed progression, but its such a high injury position. I’m not ready to give up on them on developing into starters though. 

He had some bumps in the road, but overall I thought Byron Murphy played well. 

@"Havoc1649" said: I was very impressed by Powell and see him as a good example of as number 3 or 4 WR who is cheap. i too qm curious aboit KJ’s market. How will he viewed considering his QB was out? its hard to say. 

Personally, I don’t like seeing more than a couple of million at most put towards the number 3 and I think KJ gets a bit more than that, but i guess we will see. It’s been really frustrating with Nailor being constantly injured since I think he has some real ability. 

WR is a need, but if I’m drafting one, it’s after the 4th round. 

On a side note, I really like the CB group this year and I think there’s a chance they can get a giod one mid draft. We need depth here pretty bad. Blackmon played great for a rookie, Evans and Booth both showed progression, but its such a high injury position. I’m not ready to give up on them on developing into starters though. 

He had some bumps in the road, but overall I thought Byron Murphy played well. 

@"Havoc1649" said: I was very impressed by Powell and see him as a good example of as number 3 or 4 WR who is cheap. i too qm curious aboit KJ’s market. How will he viewed considering his QB was out? its hard to say. 

Personally, I don’t like seeing more than a couple of million at most put towards the number 3 and I think KJ gets a bit more than that, but i guess we will see. It’s been really frustrating with Nailor being constantly injured since I think he has some real ability. 

WR is a need, but if I’m drafting one, it’s after the 4th round. 

On a side note, I really like the CB group this year and I think there’s a chance they can get a giod one mid draft. We need depth here pretty bad. Blackmon played great for a rookie, Evans and Booth both showed progression, but its such a high injury position. I’m not ready to give up on them on developing into starters though. 

He had some bumps in the road, but overall I thought Byron Murphy played well. 

Either way, I agree that CB is a mid-to-late round draft or 2nd tier free agent need.  

Kiper just put out his first mock. He has the Vikings taking CB Nate Wiggins at #11. McCarthy goes at #16 to Seattle. You want to talk about some rioting in the streets or worst case scenario for 99% of Vikings fans....this is it. 

@"supafreak84" said: Kiper just put out his first mock. He has the Vikings taking CB Nate Wiggins at #11. McCarthy goes at #16 to Seattle. You want to talk about some rioting in the streets or worst case scenario for 99% of Vikings fans....this is it. 

@"supafreak84" said: Kiper just put out his first mock. He has the Vikings taking CB Nate Wiggins at #11. McCarthy goes at #16 to Seattle. You want to talk about some rioting in the streets or worst case scenario for 99% of Vikings fans....this is it. 

@"supafreak84" said: Kiper just put out his first mock. He has the Vikings taking CB Nate Wiggins at #11. McCarthy goes at #16 to Seattle. You want to talk about some rioting in the streets or worst case scenario for 99% of Vikings fans....this is it. 

Taking a CB at 11 would physically hurt. I know you can make a BPA argument for a corner, but they've kicked the can down the road as far as they can at QB and they have neglected DL and edge for a long time in part because they've burned so many picks on corners. I'd rather invest higher picks in the front 7 and if they really need a corner, then wait until the 3rd. Even in a scenario where they keep Cousins and Hunter, my first choice would still be to take a QB. They've kicked the can down the road so far at QB, that it's getting ridiculous. Don't forget that Wonnum is likely a FA, so the shelves could be bare at edge and at that point a great CB prospect won't matter without a pass rush.

If the draft plays out like that the Vikes will have multiple offers to trade down. Team will want to trade up for Fashanu or to draft their top CB.

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I think EDGE or CB are more likely that D-line. Just my take on how Flores has built his defenses historically. 

I'd take a reciever before I took another cornerback, but EDGE make sense with so much uncertainty heading into the offseason. I still feel our talent along the defensive line is underwhelming and we could use a difference maker up front. 

@"Kentis" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I think EDGE or CB are more likely that D-line. Just my take on how Flores has built his defenses historically. 

I'd take a reciever before I took another cornerback, but EDGE make sense with so much uncertainty heading into the offseason. I still feel our talent along the defensive line is underwhelming and we could use a difference maker up front. 

Lol, this from the guy vociferously complaining about roster constuction when the team signed a TE. Now your advocating for 3 first round WR’s, are you serious…?  ;) B)  

@"Knucklehead" said: If the draft plays out like that the Vikes will have multiple offers to trade down. Team will want to trade up for Fashanu or to draft their top CB.

@"kmillard" said:

@"Knucklehead" said: If the draft plays out like that the Vikes will have multiple offers to trade down. Team will want to trade up for Fashanu or to draft their top CB.

That is a scary thought. Hopefully no Kwesi bargain discount this time.

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Kentis" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I think EDGE or CB are more likely that D-line. Just my take on how Flores has built his defenses historically. 

I'd take a reciever before I took another cornerback, but EDGE make sense with so much uncertainty heading into the offseason. I still feel our talent along the defensive line is underwhelming and we could use a difference maker up front. 

Lol, this from the guy vociferously complaining about roster constuction when the team signed a TE. Now your advocating for 3 first round WR’s, are you serious…?  ;) B)  

Wow such big words lol. I'm not "advocating" for it, but you could make the argument that receiver would not only be BPA but fills a need if Osborne leaves in free agency and with as many 3 WR sets we run. Also would be huge insurance in case of injury as both JJ and Addison were banged up at different times. The comment was actually that I'd rather take another receiver before I took another cornerback if that was the choice at #11, but why let facts get in the way of a good roast, right Kentis ;)

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Kentis" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I think EDGE or CB are more likely that D-line. Just my take on how Flores has built his defenses historically. 

I'd take a reciever before I took another cornerback, but EDGE make sense with so much uncertainty heading into the offseason. I still feel our talent along the defensive line is underwhelming and we could use a difference maker up front. 

Lol, this from the guy vociferously complaining about roster constuction when the team signed a TE. Now your advocating for 3 first round WR’s, are you serious…?  ;) B)  

Wow such big words lol. I'm not "advocating" for it, but you could make the argument that receiver would not only be BPA but fills a need if Osborne leaves in free agency and with as many 3 WR sets we run. Also would be huge insurance in case of injury as both JJ and Addison were banged up at different times. The comment was actually that I'd rather take another receiver before I took another cornerback if that was the choice at #11, but why let facts get in the way of a good roast, right Kentis ;)

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Kentis" said:

@"supafreak84" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: I think EDGE or CB are more likely that D-line. Just my take on how Flores has built his defenses historically. 

I'd take a reciever before I took another cornerback, but EDGE make sense with so much uncertainty heading into the offseason. I still feel our talent along the defensive line is underwhelming and we could use a difference maker up front. 

Lol, this from the guy vociferously complaining about roster constuction when the team signed a TE. Now your advocating for 3 first round WR’s, are you serious…?  ;) B)  

Wow such big words lol. I'm not "advocating" for it, but you could make the argument that receiver would not only be BPA but fills a need if Osborne leaves in free agency and with as many 3 WR sets we run. Also would be huge insurance in case of injury as both JJ and Addison were banged up at different times. The comment was actually that I'd rather take another receiver before I took another cornerback if that was the choice at #11, but why let facts get in the way of a good roast, right Kentis ;)

I am going to be very blunt and don't mean this in a derogatory way, but how is a WR ever more valuable that a #1 CB? Because you can pickup CBs at 7-11 (thank Zimmer), or the Vikings as an organization have taken CBs that haven't worked out so we should give up the endeavor? I just am very much on the complete other side of the spectrum on this one. 

Might also be the answer instead of these ridiculous QB sneaks we struggle with 

DJ's top 50 big board released today. No huge surprises other than maybe Harrison Jr and Udunze in the top 3. CB Terrion Arnold top 6 and SEVEN OTs in the top 18. Williams 1, Maye 4, Daniels 5, Nix 23, JJM 27, Penix 40.

https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-50-2024-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-1-0