It was not that long ago I was jumping off my couch when I watched Kyle Rudolph catch the game winning touchdown in overtime to upset the New Orleans Saints. It was then the next week I wanted to roll off my couch feeling sick after watching the Vikes get destroyed by the 49ers and I did want to get up.
I look at the my favorite team and love them for many reasons but I knew watching the game in San Francisco we were not even on the same level as the 49ers beat us and I don’t mean the scoreboard. We were beat in all three phases by a superior team.
I got asked by many as they know my passion and the question was, “what do we need in the draft?” I responded and no joke “we need one of everything.”
I know the salary cap is a huge issue and so players will be leaving but who I thought. I have loved Xavier Rhodes play up to a year ago where it seemed this last season something was terribly wrong. I heard like many of you the likes of Trae Waynes, Linval Joseph, Everson Griffen were the three I heard most often and add Xavier Rhodes.
I absolutely love NFL Free Agency Frenzy every year as it is like Christmas for me as I see what kind of toys we will get to add to the roster I mean players.
This first two days have been crazy and I know it was not official until 4:00pm on Tuesday but all these deals were announced Monday although not official
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Stefon Diggs has been a very popular talking point anywhere from last season to this offseason. I know I read many people felt the Vikings would deal him but I did not see it coming. Yes, I was wrong as I see Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. I was stunned no only by the announcement but even more so seeing all we got back for him. I read someone called it a Herschel Walker deal except this time the Vikings got the best of the deal. I loved Diggs as a receiver but his attitude seen on TV and read about was very concerning to me. I wish Diggs the best in Buffalo and thank him for his years and will never forget the Minneapolis Miracle.
I read earlier the Vikings terminated the contracts of Xavier Rhodes and Linval Joseph ending the speculation of whether they would stay or not. It’s the NFL and stands for not for long but also the salary cap needs relief. I believe the loss of Joseph is way more painful as I loved his stuffing the middle on the run. I saw Tuesday night the Los Angeles Chargers signed Linval to a two year deal. I have not seen anything on Rhodes as of yet.
The name Trae Waynes was a talking point after the season on would he return and I saw Cincinnati Bengals gave him a three year contract for 42 million so I got my answer on would he be on the 2020 roster.
Everson Griffen’s contract was voided but I feel he will be back but for a much lesser amount so we will see what goes down.
I do really love the new contract for CJ Ham and feel he is worth every penny. A young man out of Augustana College making the squad as a rookie free agent back a few years ago is doing alright proving his worth.
The loss of Waynes and Rhodes is shocking only because we lost both cornerbacks so I am real curious how the team will handle filling these huge openings. I have seen more than my share of mock drafts but what I see universally is a defensive back with the first round pick.
I was shocked Tuesday when I saw the Vikings announce they terminated the contract of Josh Kline. I am by no means an offensive lineman expert but I thought Kline might have been the 2nd best behind tackle, Brian O’Neil.
The Vikings have always stressed in my mind the defensive side of the ball but this offseason might be one of the most important in years addressing and trying to figure out how to replace these veterans.
The Tom Brady saga is by far the biggest story line thus far as I watched two hours on NFL Network watching the NFL experts giving their opinions. I am of the mind that did not see Brady leaving. This story of Tampa Tom will be beat to the ground. Yes the Super Bowl is in Tampa so will Brady be able to take his team to be the first team ever to play in their home for the Super Bowl?
I love the division he is now in as he will face Drew Brees twice, Matt Ryan twice and now Teddy Bridgewater twice. I can’t wait to watch these matchups. I add in the Vikings get to play in Tampa Bay this year. The Bridgewater signing in Carolina I could not be happier for Teddy and wish him so much success.
It’s been a great TV watch the first two days seeing Phillip Rivers signing with the Indianapolis Colts and Marcus Mariota signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as quarterback headliners.
How about former Cowboy, Jason Witten signing with the Raiders? Who will sign Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, Jameis Winston? Who will be the New England Patriots starting QB?
The question did Bill Belichick need Tom Brady or Brady need Bill? The question that has been out there for years will now get answered. I love the Buffalo Bills are now getting the love that they are favored to win the AFC East.
I love football for so many reasons and this week of Free agency is one of many reasons I do. The draft coming in April in Ls Vegas will it go down with the virus seemingly everywhere? I hope so because I can’t wait to see what Vegas looks like with their main street closed.
I close by saying if the draft goes down I believe the Vikings will take a defensive back. I can’t wait for draft night because it’s like for me a kid waiting to open a present.
Thank you for reading
Purplestick
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