Vikings Free Agency News and Roster Moves

This was better, not a lot of dead money after the second year.  So if he does not work out will not cost us much to cut after 2 years.  This is what happens after the 2016 draft disaster.  Hopefully will do better this year.

Scary for an average slot QB.

Some didn't see him get burned on out routes consistently last season or not be able to play as an outside corner his entire career.

Mackensie Alexander certainly played worse, but those are big bucks for an average limited position cornerback.

Although Reiff was one of my targets, it was for right tackle. He has not graded out nearly as well at left tackle.

He should be an upgrade from Clemmings, but so are 95% of the tackles in the NFL.

I would be more optimistic if the Vikings had proven line coaches and superior scouts, but the Vikings have been pretty bad on both counts as of late.




Neither has been reliable. That is why both were available.

The Lions replaced Reiff at both left and right tackle.

Other than Captain himself, and maybe the guy in his mirror, I'm not sure who else does? ;P

Interesting article in twin cities.com. Thought I'd post my thoughts here as it relates to Rhett Ellison's Dad accusing the Vikes of toxic leadership and reason why free agents are leaving the team. Claims practices are too physical, reason why so many injuries in offensive line and the Defense loosing its edge and ultimately collapsing. Claims the toxic leadership is still going on and nothing has changed. Says at 5 and 0, Vikes best team in football, then at 5 and 2, Norv Turner resigns which he claims a great loss to team and the sting of the losses still being felt today. He recently took his toxic leadership tweets down.


Pretty negative stuff from this guy. I maintain the loss of free agents is no big deal, except Munerlyn. I don't think Vikes were planning on keeping them and I doubt they were about to shell out all that money for a blocking tight end that his son is. I also see where Cordarrelle wants to stay which shoots holes in Ellison's argument. But, I still feel that Zimmer should be on the hot seat and has this coming year to turn this around or he's gone. Another telling sign is if Rhodes elects not to sign but leaves for free agency. Zim, being the CB whisperer should have the loyalty of these guys. Having Rhodes leave, to me, doesn't look good for Zim And with the Jordy Nelson coverage fiasco at last GB game, I would think the Wilfs are keeping a close eye on Zim. All and all though, I'm not too concerned with this Ellison guy and his hit piece on the Vikes.