Post by Purple Pain on May 6, 2023 16:52:02 GMT -6
Mike Sando: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?
The Vikings subtracted veteran receiver Adam Thielen in free agency and replaced him with first-round pick Jordan Addison. They then drafted two defensive backs, corner Mekhi Blackmon and safety Jay Ward for new defensive coordinator Brian Flores, without the benefit of a second-round pick, which was traded to Detroit for tight end T.J. Hockenson.
“The best thing Flores has going is that they have a relatively strong offense,” an exec said. “Their defense could get a bump just from the scheme change.”
Minnesota traded down three times and up once, for fifth-round defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy.
“Give them credit for getting good players while being limited in their resources,” another exec said. “They made a coupe savvy trade-backs, got a fifth next year (from Kansas City). They were able to create value. We liked Addison, we liked Blackmon, we liked Jaren Hall.”
Addison was the fourth of four first-round wide receivers in a draft that had no consensus No. 1 wideout.
“You lose Thielen and then you add a really good route runner in Addison, a good get for them,” another exec said. “You probably wish they could have gotten more for the defensive side of the ball, but they had to get the receiver where they got him, while greater depth at corner let them get one who will fit Flores’ system.”
“The best thing Flores has going is that they have a relatively strong offense,” an exec said. “Their defense could get a bump just from the scheme change.”
Minnesota traded down three times and up once, for fifth-round defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy.
“Give them credit for getting good players while being limited in their resources,” another exec said. “They made a coupe savvy trade-backs, got a fifth next year (from Kansas City). They were able to create value. We liked Addison, we liked Blackmon, we liked Jaren Hall.”
Addison was the fourth of four first-round wide receivers in a draft that had no consensus No. 1 wideout.
“You lose Thielen and then you add a really good route runner in Addison, a good get for them,” another exec said. “You probably wish they could have gotten more for the defensive side of the ball, but they had to get the receiver where they got him, while greater depth at corner let them get one who will fit Flores’ system.”
... and neither is this Chris guy.