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Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 14 Mar 2024 17:46
by Scott4Pack
Letting go of a good QB always brings up the question of whether a team is in a rebuild or not. So, let's ask about the Vikes.
I'm sure Raptor will have some good insight into this.
Hunter is also gone. Schmidt isn't getting any younger. I hear they have a RB turning 30 this year too.
;-)
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 14 Mar 2024 17:50
by APB
The answer to your question:
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 14 Mar 2024 18:03
by Trudge
How many jerseys has he worn since then?
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 03:52
by CWIMM
I'm not sure the Vikings want to be in a rebuild but I don't expect them to win a lot of games with Darnold starting for them.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 08:40
by TheSkeptic
CWIMM wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 03:52
I'm not sure the Vikings want to be in a rebuild but I don't expect them to win a lot of games with Darnold starting for them.
I expect the Vikings to be 4th in the North. So if they are not in a rebuild, they should be.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 08:46
by paco
Well, they just trade up for another 1st.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 09:03
by Yoop
some expect they'll bundle and move up to take McCarthy, use Donald as a go between till they start McCarthy.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/n ... 940332007/
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 09:05
by Labrev
MIN does not do rebuilds. They try to compete every year.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 18:25
by Scott4Pack
That would be a BIG and EXPENSIVE double-trade up. For one guy. What is the point value on that trade they just made? (Figure that 2025 2nd as between picks 33 and 45.)
:-)
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 20:59
by Raptorman
Scott4Pack wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 18:25
That would be a BIG and EXPENSIVE double-trade up. For one guy. What is the point value on that trade they just made? (Figure that 2025 2nd as between picks 33 and 45.)
:-)
It would probably take those 2 picks plus next years 1st to move up to 3. If NE is even interested. And I don't think they will be. I would be shocked in NE made that trade after getting rid of Jones. Who do they have now? Brissett, Zappe, and Rourke.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 21:02
by Raptorman
CWIMM wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 03:52
I'm not sure the Vikings want to be in a rebuild but I don't expect them to win a lot of games with Darnold starting for them.
You like many Vikings fans are assuming he's going to be the starter. Just because they paid him $10 million doesn't mean he will start. I'm sure they will go with whomever they think will win after training camp and pre-season.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 21:04
by Raptorman
Keep this in mind. While MN may not have a whole lot of cap this year, next year they are about $145 million under.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 21:32
by lupedafiasco
Raptorman wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:04
Keep this in mind. While MN may not have a whole lot of cap this year, next year they are about $145 million under.
You know what else they’ll be under? Us in the division.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 22:03
by lake shark
Raptorman wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:04
Keep this in mind. While MN may not have a whole lot of cap this year, next year they are about $145 million under.
Are you factoring in JJs $30m per year?
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 15 Mar 2024 22:20
by Raptorman
lupedafiasco wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:32
Raptorman wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:04
Keep this in mind. While MN may not have a whole lot of cap this year, next year they are about $145 million under.
You know what else they’ll be under? Us in the division.
Maybe. Maybe not. You still have to play the games.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 06:46
by mnkcarp
Raptorman wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:04
Keep this in mind. While MN may not have a whole lot of cap this year, next year they are about $145 million under.
Spoken like a rebuilder...
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 08:48
by Yoop
mnkcarp wrote: ↑16 Mar 2024 06:46
Raptorman wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:04
Keep this in mind. While MN may not have a whole lot of cap this year, next year they are about $145 million under.
Spoken like a rebuilder...
rebuild is a fan expressive comment for we "suck donkey do do"
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 16:59
by Scott4Pack
Raptorman wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 21:02
CWIMM wrote: ↑15 Mar 2024 03:52
I'm not sure the Vikings want to be in a rebuild but I don't expect them to win a lot of games with Darnold starting for them.
You like many Vikings fans are assuming he's going to be the starter. Just because they paid him $10 million doesn't mean he will start. I'm sure they will go with whomever they think will win after training camp and pre-season.
I won't assume anything for Darnold. I just don't think he's very good. Let him prove me wrong. But you never know when a guy gets a fresh start in a new setting.
I saw one mock that had the Vikes picking OLine with their first pick and then QB with the second. I don't know if they are patient enough to wait it out like that. I think if they see a guy they want within reach, they will overdo a trade. But they'll get the guy they want. We might cringe when we see trades like that. But if a team gets the guy they want...
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 16 Mar 2024 19:43
by RingoCStarrQB
The Vikings will be a non-factor again. They're building towards finishing 4th in the North.
Re: Are Vikes in a rebuild?
Posted: 17 Mar 2024 08:47
by TheSkeptic
RingoCStarrQB wrote: ↑16 Mar 2024 19:43
The Vikings will be a non-factor again. They're building towards finishing 4th in the North.
Probably. But I was never a fan of Cousins and they are better off without that cap hit for a mediocre QB. Love and Rodgers are proof enough that you don't have to draft in the top 15 to find a top 5 QB. All you need to do is to let him learn for at least a year before throwing him to the wolves.