musicman

Exactly what I was going to post (1st paragraph) after reading through some posts. We are probably picking 8th, hope we get it right.

I think it has more to do with the type of player and fitting the system. Morgan is looking for certain type players. Players that love the game, not just good at playing football. Players who put team maybe before personal goals. Let's hope that's what's going on. With the way Canales is a players coach, but has proven already (with Bryce) to make the tough call when needed for the team, maybe he just needs the right players. Team chemistry will beat a few really talented players every time.

One more WR and a TE and with our O-line and Bryce improving, we could have a solid year (maybe 8-9 wins) and battle for a playoff spot. A good O-line makes any QB/offense look good.

So far they have the RB, DE, DT, LB and 1 safety, resigned their CB. I still expect a WR and/or TE and another CB. Then go into the draft in a good spot of not really needs but to strengthen.

If TE Warren is there at 8th, take him. Just get a CB and a DE/OLB in the next 2 rounds. They did good enough on defense with FA signing to have flexibility. Still hope they sign Kupp or someone reliable like him.

Being active and signing high priced FAs might be 2 different things. Willis said they want to have a team they could play with - before the draft. Thats another WR, TE and RB on offense. That's a DE. DT, CB, LB and 2 safeties. I expect them to sign all of that, maybe not all A or even B level, but enough to fill the roster. Then they can draft BPA and look at positions and decide which is more important or gather even more picks.

Actually Josh Allen had a great year without Diggs. We need our defense to give the ball back to the offense. A great WR can't do that.

I would expect them to kind of follow last years model. Sign 1 or 2 really good FA quickly, then wait a week or so and then get a few on the secondary market, signing to fill as many holes as possible before the draft with more affordable guys, small 1 to 2 year contracts. I would guess a DE and maybe a S or CB to take the pressure off the draft. I see a cheaper WR in FA and not in the draft, or at least a high round pick. This would give the max flexibility to take that TE, or move down and pick up a extra pick or take who ever falls to them (BPA).

Did you watch the video? Justin Jefferson has amazing stats but the Vikings have won nothing in the playoffs with him. In fact he was basically shut down. Having a really good QB is important, but so is an offensive line, add a good OC too and you need running game. Football needs balance so the thread was about do we really need a true #1 of just a few really good WRs, a good catching TE and a running game to be balanced enough to win... in the playoffs. Steve Smith took a few years, he had Mushin on the other side and Walls at TE and great RBs.

Personally I think we need more Adam Thielen's. Kupp would be nice. Guys who can run but know how to get open and move the chains. Coker will be nice with another year under his belt. I would rather have a great TE who can catch and run with Adam, Coker and a Kupp like WR, along with X. Heck Lockett would be an upgrade from David Moore.

But to the Cowherd's point, you don't need the best WR as the teams that win in the playoffs don't have that (facts he listed). Yes to a fast guy who can catch to roll coverages, but to spend $30+ mil may not be worth it. A balance team that can run and pass, with a TE that can do both will be better every time.

https://x.com/TheHerd/status/1897715645858423027?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1897720917888815363|twgr^df54b53cd64f2deb8318934fc606ff7b9528303c|twcon^s2_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpantherswire.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnfl%2Fpanthers%2F2025%2F03%2F06%2Fnfl-trade-rumors-panthers-sehawks-dk-metcalf%2F81791576007%2F The stats back up you don't need one to win in the playoffs.

That draft only works if we sign a top DL and Edge rusher as our 2 biggest FA signings/trade. And a very good CB (either trade or FA). Top Defensive players are needed.

If you listen to the TD song edit and the extra point, I actually edited in South Carolina on every other line.

Truth is, you have to keep trying. Some miss or don't play like you thought, some get hurt, etc. Washington hit a home run with Daniels. But, you need a team around the QB, some weapons, good line, defense and a couple of major play makers. Even the best QBs need that. Dak's problem is Jerry and the whole vibe he puts out running that team. Browns took a shot, who knew he's a perv. Others, it would be the OC or HC or just the offense in general. I believe we saw the best in Stroud his rookie year. He'll be good, but probably not that good. Took the league by storm. How many think Darnold would have played much better under Canales? Maybe not franchise worthy, but better. I believe Tepper did the right thing hiring a OC to be HC. If Bryce turns out to be a top 10 QB, build around him and they've started with the O-line.