Forum The Longship Turner or Darnold + 3rd, 4th, 5th

Turner or Darnold + 3rd, 4th, 5th

JR44
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Props to Vikes for being aggressive and getting a guy who was not expected to be at 17 who they think could be a franchise changing player. At the time, I thought we were in an awesome spot to get one of the top 2 CBs in the draft and with signing two edge rushers in free agency, I felt like getting a #1 CB which we really do not have was more of a priority and would have also allowed us to keep the picks.  

I think it was a big win either way, wondering what others think.

#1 · Apr 26, 7:22 AM
MaroonBells
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JR44 wrote:
Props to Vikes for being aggressive and getting a guy who was not expected to be at 17 who they think could be a franchise changing player. At the time, I thought we were in an awesome spot to get one of the top 2 CBs in the draft and with signing two edge rushers in free agency, I felt like getting a #1 CB which we really do not have was more of a priority and would have also allowed us to keep the picks.  

I think it was a big win either way, wondering what others think.

Said this before but I have a feeling the Vikings would've taken Byron Murphy if he weren't taken at 16. Latu was the first defensive player taken and he went at 15, then Murphy at 16. I think the idea that there was now going to be a run on all those great defensive players prompted the Vikings to move up for Turner. 

Turner, Greenard, Van Ginkel and Andre Carter is a pretty good edge unit. Hunter's better than all of 'em, but I think the top 3 rotation this year is better than our top 3 rotation last year. Now go get the DT.

#2 · Apr 26, 7:30 AM
Greylock
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If you have guys that can apply pressure then it makes your corners look a little better. Make the quarterback uneasy in the pocket and make the corners job easier.

#3 · Apr 26, 7:36 AM
Kentis
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We got one of the few blue chip players, at a pivotal position, for what I consider a modest cost. I think this guy is going to be an absolute menace to our opponents & I think it will happen quickly. I agree that Murphy was one of, if not their top defensive targets too. 2 cornerstone & expensive positions filled through the 1st round of this draft, is a dream draft IMO… SKOL!!!!!! 

edited Apr 26, 2024 7:56 AM
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