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“most scouts I talk to think he has the best chance to become a game-wrecker of the class’ interior defensive linemen and may be the only one with that potential. I had one compare him to Jeffery Simmons coming out, which seemed a bit rich, but gives you an idea on his ceiling.”… pic.twitter.com/h8TP0MWYIA
— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) April 27, 2026
“most scouts I talk to think he has the best chance to become a game-wrecker of the class’ interior defensive linemen and may be the only one with that potential. I had one compare him to Jeffery Simmons coming out, which seemed a bit rich, but gives you an idea on his ceiling.”
on Vikings first round pick Caleb Banks.
The Akiem Hicks comp really hits for me. Just a destroyer.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
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Enjoyed learning about new #Vikings DL Caleb Banks, courtesy of coach Ron Roberts. He was Caleb's defensive coordinator with Florida, now is the DC at Arkansas. Snippet of our chat, + link to all 12 minutes below:https://t.co/7uYTjqNGh0 pic.twitter.com/qNi052XuZi
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 27, 2026
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#Vikings rookie Caleb Banks on when he realized he loved playing football, via @KFAN1003:
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) April 27, 2026
“Being able to physically impose my will on somebody and not get in trouble for it, it’s the best part.”
#Vikings rookie Caleb Banks on when he realized he loved playing football, via
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“Being able to physically impose my will on somebody and not get in trouble for it, it’s the best part.”
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
purplefaithful wrote:
Yep. Mostly that he's a motivated individual. If he wants to be a great player, Minnesota has hit a home run. If he's in it for the bag and he half-asses things like some of these big guys do, yikes.
StickierBuns wrote:
Yep. Mostly that he's a motivated individual. If he wants to be a great player, Minnesota has hit a home run. If he's in it for the bag and he half-asses things like some of these big guys do, yikes.
Absolutely! Thats what separates the wheat from the chaff in the NFL.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
JustInTime wrote:
Especially when that center is Bradbury
MaroonBells wrote:
We've had good luck with #88. Page of course. But 88 was also Randy Moss's number in college. Banks will have to pick another one since the Page jersey number is retired.
Thought the Vikings don't retire #s. Or is that a more recent change?
greediron wrote:
Thought the Vikings don't retire #s. Or is that a more recent change?
Yes, number 88 is a retired number for the Minnesota Vikings. It was retired in honor of Hall of Fame defensive tackle Alan Page, who wore it from 1967 to 1978. He is also known as Mr Viking to Purplefaithful.
The Vikings have only retired six numbers in their history:
10 - Fran Tarkenton
53 - Mick Tingelhoff
70 - Jim Marshall
77 - Korey Stringer
80 - Cris Carter
88 - Alan Page
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
purplefaithful wrote:
Yes, number 88 is a retired number for the Minnesota Vikings. It was retired in honor of Hall of Fame defensive tackle Alan Page, who wore it from 1967 to 1978. He is also known as Mr Viking to Purplefaithful.
The Vikings have only retired six numbers in their history:
10 - Fran Tarkenton
53 - Mick Tingelhoff
70 - Jim Marshall
77 - Korey Stringer
80 - Cris Carter
88 - Alan Page
Should add 44, 64, and 84. Big oversight.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
JustInTime wrote:
Should add 44, 64, and 84. Big oversight.
I wouldn't argue against any of those 3.
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
JustInTime wrote:
Should add 44, 64, and 84. Big oversight.
Well they went to the ring of honor method rather than retiring #s. Honestly as long as the NFL has been around, I think this is a better method.
greediron wrote:
Well they went to the ring of honor method rather than retiring #s. Honestly as long as the NFL has been around, I think this is a better method.
I'm not a fan of retiring numbers, but....I don't care enough if they do retire some. This is the kind of hard nosed insight you get on this board.
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