Post by Funkytown on Jul 24, 2019 15:37:34 GMT -6
Sloter is gone? Treadwell is gone? What are your thoughts for the Final 53?
ESPN: Vikings' 53-man roster projection includes heavy depth up front by Courtney Cronin
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ESPN: Vikings' 53-man roster projection includes heavy depth up front by Courtney Cronin
QUARTERBACK (2): Kirk Cousins, Sean Mannion
The Vikings have too many other positions of need to keep a third quarterback. Cousins has proven his durability with 65 consecutive starts and played every snap in his first season in Minnesota. Mannion is a viable backup and the only other QB in camp with NFL playing experience. It’s hard to see the Vikings wanting to part with Jake Browning after guaranteeing the former Washington State quarterback $140,000 on his UDFA contract, including a $15,000 signing bonus, so it’s likely he ends up on the practice squad. After two seasons, Minnesota moves on from Kyle Sloter, who could have a better shot to earn a backup job elsewhere.
The Vikings have too many other positions of need to keep a third quarterback. Cousins has proven his durability with 65 consecutive starts and played every snap in his first season in Minnesota. Mannion is a viable backup and the only other QB in camp with NFL playing experience. It’s hard to see the Vikings wanting to part with Jake Browning after guaranteeing the former Washington State quarterback $140,000 on his UDFA contract, including a $15,000 signing bonus, so it’s likely he ends up on the practice squad. After two seasons, Minnesota moves on from Kyle Sloter, who could have a better shot to earn a backup job elsewhere.
WIDE RECEIVER (5): Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, Chad Beebe, Jordan Taylor, Bisi Johnson
The No. 3 receiver might be the most intriguing position battle in camp, but its impact isn’t going to overwhelm the offense given the Vikings boast one of the top pass-catching duos in Thielen and Diggs. Beebe has shown flashes that he can be that guy in the slot with some big third-down catches last season. Taylor, formerly of the Broncos, took advantage of increased playing time this spring. Johnson impressed early in his rookie campaign and may be the deep-ball threat Cousins needs if he’s able to beat out speedster Jeff Badet for one of the last spots. The Vikings decide to move on from former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell after training camp.
The No. 3 receiver might be the most intriguing position battle in camp, but its impact isn’t going to overwhelm the offense given the Vikings boast one of the top pass-catching duos in Thielen and Diggs. Beebe has shown flashes that he can be that guy in the slot with some big third-down catches last season. Taylor, formerly of the Broncos, took advantage of increased playing time this spring. Johnson impressed early in his rookie campaign and may be the deep-ball threat Cousins needs if he’s able to beat out speedster Jeff Badet for one of the last spots. The Vikings decide to move on from former first-round pick Laquon Treadwell after training camp.
SPECIALIST (3): Dan Bailey, Matt Wile, Austin Cutting
It’s Bailey’s job unless the Vikings determine the need for a kicking competition in training camp. No team needs two long snappers and given Minnesota used its last pick in the seventh round and was the only team in the NFL to draft a long snapper, it seems likely that Cutting will be on the roster over Kevin McDermott.
It’s Bailey’s job unless the Vikings determine the need for a kicking competition in training camp. No team needs two long snappers and given Minnesota used its last pick in the seventh round and was the only team in the NFL to draft a long snapper, it seems likely that Cutting will be on the roster over Kevin McDermott.
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... and neither is this Chris guy.