David Parry a Vike
According to Ian Rappoport - David Parry (former Colt and Saints DL) has signed with the Vikes
Very interesting. He's a decent talent. Only 26 years old and tough. 6'2", 320+ lbs. But he's been bad off the field. Lots of upside if he gets his shit together. He's straight up nasty in attitude if his head is on straight. Built like a bowling ball. Could backup Joseph. Extremely low center of gravity. Good luck rooting him out when he anchors.
Sounds like good competition for Jaleel Johnson behind Joseph. Started all 16 games for the Colts two years in a row before injuries and off-field tomfoolery started.
Love this pick up. We now have a real back up NT to give Joseph some rest.
LINVAL-SHELDON
Perry - Johnson
Feels much better than last year’s 4 DTs. Deeper, flexible, fresher
wow... we have a HELL of a DL that we can keep fresh. This D unit is going to be scary. if we can keep healthy we are going to be vicious on both O and D.
We have talent and depth on both sides. The biggest issue we have is our RG/LG issue but we have returning starters that we can use. It may not be all-star talent, but we have potential on the OL that fits our scheme. We have a heck of a team.
How does a guy go from playing every game for 2 yrs. with the Colts to getting waived the next yr.? Sounds like a class A turd.
@"mgobluevikes" said: How does a guy go from playing every game for 2 yrs. with the Colts to getting waived the next yr. Sounds like a class A turd.
Probably so...as long as he shits on the other teams.
I'm surprised we didn't wait until he was sentenced in a couple of weeks, just in case he gets a judge in a bad mood.
On February 25, 2017, Parry was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of robbery, auto theft, criminal damage, resisting arrest and DUI charges. He was later charged with felony robbery, felony unlawful use of transportation and misdemeanor threats. On April 26, 2017, he pled guilty one count each of disorderly conduct and attempted unlawful means of transportation. Sentencing was set for May 31, 2017; he is expected to be sentenced to supervised probation.[
@"mgobluevikes" said: How does a guy go from playing every game for 2 yrs. with the Colts to getting waived the next yr. Sounds like a class A turd.The dude got arrested for stealing a golf car taxi and crashing it and then being a disorderly drunk.
He avoided jail time and got two years probation.
He was cut last year in he final cut downs by the Colts. They had signed Johnathan Hankins as a free agent which likely made Parry expendable.
His arrest probably did not help him out too much either.
He is pretty smart though. He went to Stanford for 5 years and was All Academic 1st team his senior year.
He just made a bad mistake by drinking too much. Not uncommon.
Stealing the golf cart taxi is uncommon though. :)
Still, he seems to be a very good kid who just got too drunk that night.
I suspect there are some personal conduct clauses in this contract.
Sounds to me like a young guy having to much to drink and making a horrible intoxicated decision seen worse
@"MaroonBells" said: Sounds like good competition for Jaleel Johnson behind Joseph. Started all 16 games for the Colts two years in a row before injuries and off-field tomfoolery started.
I would think Jaleel is behind Richardson.
@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Sounds like good competition for Jaleel Johnson behind Joseph. Started all 16 games for the Colts two years in a row before injuries and off-field tomfoolery started.Lotta college highlights here.
I would think Jaleel is behind Richardson.
That's what I thought before the draft, but our selection of 3T Jalyn Holmes, followed by Rick Spielman's comments, seems to suggest that JJ may figure more at nose tackle this year. I would think it's unlikely the Vikings would be able to keep both JJ and Parry (along with roster locks Linval, Richardson, and Holmes), so I sort of see it as a direct competition. What might give JJ an advantage is that, unlike the other DTs on the team who are decidedly either NTs or 3Ts, he can backup at both.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Sounds like good competition for Jaleel Johnson behind Joseph. Started all 16 games for the Colts two years in a row before injuries and off-field tomfoolery started.Lotta college highlights here.
I would think Jaleel is behind Richardson.
That's what I thought before the draft, but our selection of 3T Jalyn Holmes, followed by Rick Spielman's comments, seems to suggest that JJ may figure more at nose tackle this year. I would think it's unlikely the Vikings would be able to keep both JJ and Parry (along with roster locks Linval, Richardson, and Holmes), so I sort of see it as a direct competition. What might give JJ an advantage is that, unlike the other DTs on the team who are decidedly either NTs or 3Ts, he can backup at both.
Dunno. I hope we have a true backup for Joseph. Our D is anchored by him and at the position, I don't want a 3T trying to play NT.
@"MarkSP18" said:He just made a bad mistake by drinking too much. Not uncommon.
Stealing the golf cart taxi is uncommon though. :)
Still, he seems to be a very good kid who just got too drunk that night.
Dunno, I have done some stupid shit with golf cars while drinking.
@"greediron" said:@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Sounds like good competition for Jaleel Johnson behind Joseph. Started all 16 games for the Colts two years in a row before injuries and off-field tomfoolery started.Lotta college highlights here.
I would think Jaleel is behind Richardson.
That's what I thought before the draft, but our selection of 3T Jalyn Holmes, followed by Rick Spielman's comments, seems to suggest that JJ may figure more at nose tackle this year. I would think it's unlikely the Vikings would be able to keep both JJ and Parry (along with roster locks Linval, Richardson, and Holmes), so I sort of see it as a direct competition. What might give JJ an advantage is that, unlike the other DTs on the team who are decidedly either NTs or 3Ts, he can backup at both.
Dunno. I hope we have a true backup for Joseph. Our D is anchored by him and at the position, I don't want a 3T trying to play NT.
It will be interesting to see what happens. He's kind of an anomaly in that he probably profiles more as a 3T, but is a much better run defender than pass rusher. I think that's why the Vikings started him out at nose in training camp. But then they moved him to 3T for the preseason game against Seattle and he exploded. His play against the run in that game was called "dominant."In either case, I think Zimmer will just enjoy the fact that he'll have plenty of good options for an inside rotation.
@"Jor-El" said:
I'm surprised we didn't wait until he was sentenced in a couple of weeks, just in case he gets a judge in a bad mood.
On February 25, 2017, Parry was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of robbery, auto theft, criminal damage, resisting arrest and DUI charges. He was later charged with felony robbery, felony unlawful use of transportation and misdemeanor threats. On April 26, 2017, he pled guilty one count each of disorderly conduct and attempted unlawful means of transportation. Sentencing was set for May 31, 2017; he is expected to be sentenced to supervised probation.[
Uhm, might want to check your calendar there bud. somebody please tell me why we don't have a "Welcome To This Year" emoji? =)
I just got to know. How drunk you got to be to lose control of a gulf cart? Carrera yes , Cushman not so easy to spin out.
Guess they though JJ was not going to cut it at NT.
@"MaroonBells" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Sounds like good competition for Jaleel Johnson behind Joseph. Started all 16 games for the Colts two years in a row before injuries and off-field tomfoolery started.Lotta college highlights here.
I would think Jaleel is behind Richardson.
That's what I thought before the draft, but our selection of 3T Jalyn Holmes, followed by Rick Spielman's comments, seems to suggest that JJ may figure more at nose tackle this year. I would think it's unlikely the Vikings would be able to keep both JJ and Parry (along with roster locks Linval, Richardson, and Holmes), so I sort of see it as a direct competition. What might give JJ an advantage is that, unlike the other DTs on the team who are decidedly either NTs or 3Ts, he can backup at both.
I wouldn't be shocked to see them carry 5 interior D-lineman if Parry steps up in camp. Although they want to develop Holmes at 3-tech he can become the chess piece this year and play outside as well if needed. So they still have plenty of options.Although its always exciting to sign someone I wouldn't necessarily consider Parry a lock or even favorite to make the 53-man. He's going to have to earn his way into playing time.
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