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Pretty spot on

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hategreenticemase
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Pretty spot on

Post by hategreenticemase »

Saw this today. "Nuclear Option" indeed! Pretty spot on!

P.S. Maybe we dont need a rb in first round??? :lol:

To-Do List:

Nuclear option on the offensive line
Find a third option
Retain core free agents
The Minnesota Vikings committed the biggest sin of all: acquiring what they hope is a franchise quarterback without taking the offensive trenches seriously.

Kirk Cousins was mediocre as a result, struggling under the spotlight as usual while taking 40 sacks over 16 games. The interior of the offensive line is a disaster, which could mean a move to guard for left tackle Riley Reiff, who struggled as well. If that happens, a left tackle prospect in the first round has to follow, though it shouldn't mean the Vikings stop drafting linemen there.

While Cousins got the big money (three years, $84 million), the offense needs to flow through ubertalented running back Dalvin Cook. But this would require a quality third receiving option behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. It's currently tight end Kyle Rudolph, but he's not as dynamic as he used to be (just four scores in 2018). Whether it comes via spending cash on a tight end or drafting a third wideout in the middle rounds, the Vikings need a space-creator.

All this attention on the offense means a holding pattern on the defense, where contributors Sheldon Richardson and Anthony Barr are set for free agency. Retaining those two under the watchful eye of Mike Zimmer while the offense fixes its problems is the likely process.





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