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Chris Olson -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 11:14:24 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Yeah, pre draft coverage on Sadiq was he has all the measurables but not much on production. Solid pass at 18. TE isn't one of our biggest needs anyway.

Agree! Combine results should be nothing more than affirmation about what you already think about a prospect, never a primary reason to take someone without the on filed production



Bill Johanesen -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 1:40:15 PM)

Mike Mamula was the original workout/combine warrior.

Mamula was one of the first players to train specifically for the combine drills, performing each drill hundreds of times in the months leading up to the combine. Although that practice is prevalent today, in 1995 most players performed football drills and paid less attention to the specific drills measured at the combine



TJSweens -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 2:33:59 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Chris Olson

quote:

ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

Yeah, pre draft coverage on Sadiq was he has all the measurables but not much on production. Solid pass at 18. TE isn't one of our biggest needs anyway.

Agree! Combine results should be nothing more than affirmation about what you already think about a prospect, never a primary reason to take someone without the on filed production

You mean like Dimitrus Underwood? Old Denny fell in love with him in shorts and a t-shirt.



David Levine -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 3:50:46 PM)

The Arizona Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray they plan to release him next Wednesday on the first day of the league year, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. The decision is the first, and biggest, step in Arizona’s quest to find its next franchise quarterback. It also ends Murray’s seven-year run in the desert.

Murray, the No. 1 pick of the 2019 NFL draft, had moments — he made two Pro Bowls — but he never lived up to expectations. He was 38-48-1 as a starter. He never won a playoff game. Last season, he played only five games because of a foot injury suffered in an embarrassing Week 5 home loss to the Tennessee Titans.



Phil Riewer -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 4:06:00 PM)

Alec Lewis
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What I know on Jonathan Greenard: The Vikings think the world of him as player/person in locker room. In 2024, he signed what now looks like a team-friendly deal. MIN cap crunch complicates any new contract. Interested teams will have to pony up on draft capital & new contract.

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter
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Vikings are now open to trading Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Geeenard, per sources.

They would like to keep Greenard, but they also have salary cap issues they’re working through that have led to these trade conversations.



Phil Riewer -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 4:12:21 PM)

Kevin Seifert
@SeifertESPN
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As noted in the story, Greenard is due $19 million in (non-guaranteed) money in 2026. For context:

Top dollar for an edge rusher in the NFL is $40 million per year (Micah Parsons).

Average of top 10 edge rushers for 2026: $27.9 million/year

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48090802/vikings-mull-trading-olb-greenard-cap-issues-swirl



Phil Riewer -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 4:19:47 PM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

The Arizona Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray they plan to release him next Wednesday on the first day of the league year, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. The decision is the first, and biggest, step in Arizona’s quest to find its next franchise quarterback. It also ends Murray’s seven-year run in the desert.

Murray, the No. 1 pick of the 2019 NFL draft, had moments — he made two Pro Bowls — but he never lived up to expectations. He was 38-48-1 as a starter. He never won a playoff game. Last season, he played only five games because of a foot injury suffered in an embarrassing Week 5 home loss to the Tennessee Titans.


Has offset language in his contract so the most another team would have to pay is 1.2 million.



David Levine -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 4:23:04 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

Kevin Seifert
@SeifertESPN
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As noted in the story, Greenard is due $19 million in (non-guaranteed) money in 2026. For context:

Top dollar for an edge rusher in the NFL is $40 million per year (Micah Parsons).

Average of top 10 edge rushers for 2026: $27.9 million/year

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48090802/vikings-mull-trading-olb-greenard-cap-issues-swirl


Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is seeking a contract renegotiation for more money, leading the team to be open to trading him. The 28-year-old is due $19 million in each of the next two seasons but has no guaranteed money remaining, making a new deal or trade likely as the Vikings navigate a $43 million salary-cap deficit.

Greenard is seeking a "market correction" to his current 4-year, $76 million deal, aiming for a raise.



David Levine -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 4:28:10 PM)

"Krauser" usually has really solid takes on the Vikings.

Murray:

quote:

Kyler is incredibly talented, an amazing playmaker

But there are real limitations to his game to fit into KOC's scheme, plus injury & off-field concerns

Adding him for free (vet min street FA) is fine -- swing at long-term upside. But I wouldn't expect much. Frustrating player


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028859814315446471?s=20

Smith:

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Geno’s stats were bad last year, on an awful Raiders team

But the tape shows he still had the same traits as he did in Seattle, where he threw for 4300 yards in 2024 and won 10 games

Geno has his own flaws (takes too many sacks, esp) but his strengths are a great fit for KOC


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028869349570756615?s=20



Phil Riewer -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 4:59:00 PM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

"Krauser" usually has really solid takes on the Vikings.

Murray:

quote:

Kyler is incredibly talented, an amazing playmaker

But there are real limitations to his game to fit into KOC's scheme, plus injury & off-field concerns

Adding him for free (vet min street FA) is fine -- swing at long-term upside. But I wouldn't expect much. Frustrating player


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028859814315446471?s=20

Smith:

quote:

Geno’s stats were bad last year, on an awful Raiders team

But the tape shows he still had the same traits as he did in Seattle, where he threw for 4300 yards in 2024 and won 10 games

Geno has his own flaws (takes too many sacks, esp) but his strengths are a great fit for KOC


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028869349570756615?s=20



Going to be an interesting week----if Geno gets released also. No reason to trade for Richardson if Murray and Smith are available.



Bill Johanesen -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/3/2026 7:46:13 PM)

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ORIGINAL: David Levine

quote:

ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

Kevin Seifert
@SeifertESPN
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1h
As noted in the story, Greenard is due $19 million in (non-guaranteed) money in 2026. For context:

Top dollar for an edge rusher in the NFL is $40 million per year (Micah Parsons).

Average of top 10 edge rushers for 2026: $27.9 million/year

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48090802/vikings-mull-trading-olb-greenard-cap-issues-swirl


Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is seeking a contract renegotiation for more money, leading the team to be open to trading him. The 28-year-old is due $19 million in each of the next two seasons but has no guaranteed money remaining, making a new deal or trade likely as the Vikings navigate a $43 million salary-cap deficit.

Greenard is seeking a "market correction" to his current 4-year, $76 million deal, aiming for a raise.


After being a non-factor last year, piss poor timing on his part.



Mark Anderson -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 9:16:48 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

"Krauser" usually has really solid takes on the Vikings.

Murray:

quote:

Kyler is incredibly talented, an amazing playmaker

But there are real limitations to his game to fit into KOC's scheme, plus injury & off-field concerns

Adding him for free (vet min street FA) is fine -- swing at long-term upside. But I wouldn't expect much. Frustrating player


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028859814315446471?s=20

Smith:

quote:

Geno’s stats were bad last year, on an awful Raiders team

But the tape shows he still had the same traits as he did in Seattle, where he threw for 4300 yards in 2024 and won 10 games

Geno has his own flaws (takes too many sacks, esp) but his strengths are a great fit for KOC


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028869349570756615?s=20



Going to be an interesting week----if Geno gets released also. No reason to trade for Richardson if Murray and Smith are available.

Definitely would go Murray over Smith. If we are looking for a high ceiling guy.

If we are still committed to JJM, then Smith makes sense.



Tom Sykes -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 10:10:09 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Mark Anderson

quote:

ORIGINAL: Phil Riewer

quote:

ORIGINAL: David Levine

"Krauser" usually has really solid takes on the Vikings.

Murray:

quote:

Kyler is incredibly talented, an amazing playmaker

But there are real limitations to his game to fit into KOC's scheme, plus injury & off-field concerns

Adding him for free (vet min street FA) is fine -- swing at long-term upside. But I wouldn't expect much. Frustrating player


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028859814315446471?s=20

Smith:

quote:

Geno’s stats were bad last year, on an awful Raiders team

But the tape shows he still had the same traits as he did in Seattle, where he threw for 4300 yards in 2024 and won 10 games

Geno has his own flaws (takes too many sacks, esp) but his strengths are a great fit for KOC


https://x.com/Krauserrific/status/2028869349570756615?s=20



Going to be an interesting week----if Geno gets released also. No reason to trade for Richardson if Murray and Smith are available.

Definitely would go Murray over Smith. If we are looking for a high ceiling guy.

If we are still committed to JJM, then Smith makes sense.

‘higher’ than Smith cieling … not high.

unless you’re comparing him to wentz who. by the way, hasn’t even completed his grief counseling from his last start.

Then Murray’s like a former number one pick in a draft.

Otherwise … no (high cieling).



Tom Sykes -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 10:13:05 AM)

I would take either murray or smith if they dont cost anything (in trade).

with no idea which one will fit better

but ‘better’ than the alternatives.



Tom Sykes -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 10:18:47 AM)

I think JJ still has a chance to develop down the road but I think its a mistake to sign our placeholder vet for less than two years.

Basing any forward decision on JJ at this moment would be bad with extra no bueno sauce.

Make him climb up and take it if he has it in him.



TJSweens -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 12:36:13 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Tom Sykes

I think JJ still has a chance to develop down the road but I think its a mistake to sign our placeholder vet for less than two years.

Basing any forward decision on JJ at this moment would be bad with extra no bueno sauce.

Make him climb up and take it if he has it in him.

I agree 100%. The plan with McCarthy was for him to spend his rookie year overhauling mechanics, improving his touch and getting a ton of practice reps in the system. His injury derailed all of that and set the time table back a year. KOC apparently tried to explain this to KAM, who didn’t want to hear it. KAM was so obsessed with having a starting QB on a rookie contract that he didn't seriously look at any other options.

JJ was set up to fail. On the other hand that didn't mean he was obligated to fail. Get someone to start and allow JJ to get back on plan or at least bring in competition. If JJ can climb over a good starting option and claim the job, so be it.



Jeff Jesser -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 2:00:44 PM)

While that sounds like a good plan, all the options are basically craptastic. In no particular order:

Murray - bad work habits and leadership
Geno - TO machine
Jones - system guy that you'll never win with
AR - too old and no thanks with the drama
KC's - been there and didn't work when he was better
Tua - no way he's worth the risk
Carr - retired for a reason and hasn't played in a while

I'm sure I'm missing some but it's not exactly the "who's who"



David Levine -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 2:14:16 PM)

Geno will be 36 when the season starts.

I had no idea he had been around that long.



Mark Anderson -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 2:44:52 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

While that sounds like a good plan, all the options are basically craptastic. In no particular order:

Murray - bad work habits and leadership
Geno - TO machine
Jones - system guy that you'll never win with
AR - too old and no thanks with the drama
KC's - been there and didn't work when he was better
Tua - no way he's worth the risk
Carr - retired for a reason and hasn't played in a while

I'm sure I'm missing some but it's not exactly the "who's who"

My rankings

1) Murray
2) Jones
3) Carr
4) Tua
5) KC
6) Geno
7) AR



David Levine -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 2:54:36 PM)

I'd probably take Geno first if he's released. He's a good fit for KOC, and was actually a very good QB for Seattle the 3 years prior to last. I can't hold playing for Vegas against him.

Mac Jones was fine in a "keep the ship afloat" role in the most QB friendly offense in the NFL. But he still just had 13 TDs and 6 INTs in 11 games (8 starts). Plus I'm not paying a Day 1 or Day 2 pick for him.

Murray does nothing for me. I think he'd struggle mightily in KOC's system and he hates throwing it over the middle (partly because he can't see over his line...)

Carr would have to be zero guarantee. There is no way of knowing if he can even throw the ball anymore. And if he can, how long can he hold up?

There is no chance Tua comes here. He's not going to want to be near Flores and he'll probably have to retire after the first time he gets hit in practice. He should start a business with Ryan Kelly.

Cousins? I just can't...



Phil Riewer -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 3:09:11 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Jeff Jesser

While that sounds like a good plan, all the options are basically craptastic. In no particular order:

Murray - bad work habits and leadership
Geno - TO machine
Jones - system guy that you'll never win with
AR - too old and no thanks with the drama
KC's - been there and didn't work when he was better
Tua - no way he's worth the risk
Carr - retired for a reason and hasn't played in a while

I'm sure I'm missing some but it's not exactly the "who's who"


The only thing on your list I question is Murray.....That was said before the last coach and it has been a shit show there. I even question articles I have read about him not fitting KOC system.

You have JJ, Addison, and TJ and a QB that can scramble for time to throw a deep ball----seemed to work really well for Darnold and Kyler can buy more time.



Tom Sykes -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 3:34:42 PM)

Murray doesnt have the escapability he had coming into the league. His little legs have been operated on and sewed up like knucles with tiny doll feet sticking out.

He’s a nub.

Arm talent yes but even quatto can see the field better.

But beggards cant be choosers so ….

I’m leaning Smith first as well if released. or Murray.



Lars -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 3:40:46 PM)

This FA and rookie QB class is trash.

I'm rolling with JJM as QB1 and Wentz as QB2.

When playcalling moved to his strengths, he played much better. JJM played poorly, but the OL turnstile (Skule et al), a very disproportionate number of drops by WR/TE, and KOC's stubbornness with playcalling did not help.

I'd rather not waste roster spots/FA money/draft capital on dogshit QB. Let's build other areas. Like the interior OL and DL....again.....



Lars -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 3:41:27 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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watch this video, and you'll come away thinking; mccarthy starts, and we keep nailor...i did....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMjRRfg_vA


That is my guess, too



ratoppenheimer -> RE: General Vikes Talkk (3/4/2026 5:05:26 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Lars

quote:

ORIGINAL: ratoppenheimer

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watch this video, and you'll come away thinking; mccarthy starts, and we keep nailor...i did....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIMjRRfg_vA


That is my guess, too



mccarthy - starts
tua - 2nd string...could play a few games - only if he's cheap
wentz - when the first two can't play



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