Vikings Locked And Loaded For Day 3 Of NFL Draft
Posted by on April 28, 2012 – 7:45 amThe 2012 NFL Draft has already been a productive one for the Vikings, as they’ve added three players who will make an impact on the team as a rookies, including two – LT Matt Kalil and S Harrison Smith – who will start at their respective positions and the third – CB Josh Robinson – figures to make a run at the starting punt returner job as well as significant playing time on defense.
But the fun has just begun. Rounds 4-7 will go down on Saturday, and the Vikings will be major players in the action. As we stand right now, the Vikings have 9 selections over the final four rounds, including three picks in the 4th and two more in the 5th. In fact, the Vikings next five selections all occur within a 21-selection window. The Vikings also have one selection in the 6th round and three more to cap off the draft in the 7th round.
All of that ammo gives the Vikings some flexibility to move up if there’s a player they covet, especially in the early parts of the 4th round. While the Vikings cannot trade their compensatory picks – 33rd choice and 39th choice in the 4th round – they can consider exchanging their two 5th-round selections - #138 overall and #139 overall – for a chance to move up into the 4th round. Or, the Vikings could stay put and put those picks to use, acquiring several mid-round prospects to beef up depth at certain positions.
A lot can, and will, happen today, so make sure you stay tuned to vikings.com for all the latest information. You can also keep up with all the action by following us on Twitter. You can follow the Vikings (@VikingsFootball) and me (@wobby) to stay up-to-date on all things Vikings.
Tags: 2012 NFL Draft
Posted in All, Mike Wobschall | 269 Comments »
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
First
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
The stadium bill will be getting voted on monday. Hope for the best.
By Cody C on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Ta’Amu, Streeter and a LB
By Mike B. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Oops 11am is start of draft
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Its a competition to get the first comment lol
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Im on eastern time so it starts at noon here
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Everyone else did it so I decided to join in.
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I would do the same thing if I had the chance
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Spielman is showing if not for Chilly he could have built a really good team already.
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
DT Nick Jean-Baptsise (not sure on the last name played at Baylor) would be a great pickup. He is huge and easily stuffs the run. Kinda looks like a young Fat Pat.
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I hated how Chilly handled free agency.
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Kheeston Randall from texas similar build as Kevin Williams. Not as good pass rusher as Kevin tho. But the guy eats up double teams. Very effective player. Me being a Texas fan I would love for us to get this guy.
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
if we can get to pick 23 with more chippers slipping then it will be great
By truepurple on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
wr,nt and lb depth will equal a great draft!
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Nick Jean-Baptiste squatted 600 pounds! Wow
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Sounds like an interesting prospect Roger
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
He was at the Senior bowl or the East-West shrine game not sure which one but he made alot of the interior OLinemen look sad and overmatched.
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
top cornerbacks: bolden,boykin,brooks,dennard,norman
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikings usually draft a DLinemen in the 4th so I’m hopeing he is the pick.
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
If he was in the senior bowl then im sure hes on the Vikings radar.
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
like CB judie/ kick returner
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wow….Got ESPN on in the background…Favre is finding new ways to lose respect…
IN a really in-your-face voice, they showeed him saying:
“I’m not obligated to help anyone.”
Doesn’t quite sound like the great leader he was made out to be. Are that many QBs really adverse to helping their backups get better? ESPN was saying that doing that is, in effect, making it easier for him to steal your job!
Really? You’re a starting NFL QB. If there’s a chance that another guy on the roster can steal your job, you shouldn’t be there in the first place. He’s your teammate. If you’re afraid of him, then I don’t want you to be the guy leading my team. I want a guy who is the best, and knows he is the best, and wants to help make all of his teammates better with his expertise. THAT is what the leader of an NFL team should be.
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
CB Josh Norman first, then DT Nick Jean-Baptiste, and OL Tom Compton to finish out the 4th round. LBs Nigel Bradham and Tank Carder in the 5th. WR Chris Owusu(very good receiver who falls because of torn ACL) in the 6th. WR Dale Moss(raw but could become a very good player), a Kicker, and to finish the 7th DE Don’ta Page-Moss.
By ak on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
i say nick toon out of wisconsin in the fourth round what do u say
By Spencer on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
So is this Josh Robinson kid gonna be starting on the outside or the slot?
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
WR Dale Moss has all the physical atributes to be a great Wr. 4.3 speed and amazing size 6’4. He also high points the ball. So give him time to learn routes and he could be amazing.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Spencer – It sounds like he’s going to be more of a dime corner in his first year, and hopefully transition to the outside #2 spot sometime late in the season, or moving into 2013.
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Nick Toon’s father was a great WR for the Jets so he has the bloodlines and the talent only real problem is his injury history.
By Rogerthevikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
CB Judie is another talented guy but has a decent sized injury history.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
The Hermies Awards…sounds like a disease…
By vetvikefan on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
cant wait to see what happens today
By Spencer on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Well thats just what we needed, ANOTHER slot CB.
A.Allen
C.Carr
M.Sherals
A.Winfield
J.Robinson
So we have FIVE Nickle CBs on the roster now.
Z.Bowman is an outside CB, but hes just a scrub. And Brandon Burton is also an outside CB, but I dont believe hes ready yet.
We have EIGHT CBs, but only ONE quality outside CB!
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikings saw a lot of BJ Cunningham at the senior bowl…
And Cunningham had a great senior bowl week…
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
OKay…I can’t trust ESPN anymore. They just made two statements within a minute of eachother that contradicts themselves…started out saying that Smith was one of the biggest reaches so far, and then said Minneosta had one of the best trades so far, getting 3 picks to move back one spot and still get Kalil while also jumping back into the first to get a great guy like Smith!
Really?
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I like Toon a lot…
One of the few things that come from Wis I do like… ; )
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
A punter was taken in round 3 by the Jags. The Pats take cb/s Tavon Wilson. Another team picked a DT from Cincinnati (besides Derek Wolfe and never heard of him) Anything is possible today.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Mike R – You’ve never heard of John Hughes? Come on! He’s the 26th best DT in this year’s draft. How can you not hear about him? Everybody’s been talking about anyone else all offseason!
By Tom A. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
It’s been a great draft for us so far, I know we will continue with that trend today! There are a lot of talented players available today, it will be exciting to see who joins our Viking family. I am hoping for Jean-Baptiste, Carder, Compton, McNutt or Toon, Moss, and Burfict. Go Vikes!!!
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Parody
LoL. Sorry I just didn’t do enough homework. I think I only was watching the 25 best DTs this year……
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
CBs available that have Safety flexibility: Dennard/ Menzie
By TheWall on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Josh Norman can be the no.2 corner the Vikings are looking for. He is big and physical and is a ball hawk which the Vikings have lack for some time.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Now ESPN is asking a guy named Kirk how they could vote him captain 3 times…
REALLY?
By TheWall on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Lets go with Roger’s draft. Some very good players and some great projects.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
All I wonder is if this Kirk’s ensigns had as high of a mortality rate…
By TheWall on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikings Front Office loved Smith and didn’t want to miss out on a guy that fits their scheme perfectly. How is Harrison a bad pick?
By TheWall on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
lol Parody
By Richard1A on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
“Take No Prisoners” Grrrrrrr…Swords Shields prepare for battle….we don’t care if we go into there town and there fans have to watch them get anilated, masacured, Vikings, grab the Bull by the horns, get the players that want or think they can be VIKINGS,,,,,,,Skol
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wall…Like J Norman…
sandiamond…If there was a trouble player that might be worth a shot…
It would be Dennard…I don’t like trouble players…Not at all..
But if the Vikings ended up taking a chance on Dennard..I still would question the pick…But realize the talent level is there in this young man…
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Parody…
Do you think Spielman is “ready to boldly go where no man has gone before” today in the draft to find those hidden gems ???…
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
OTK – If he is, then he better be getting ready to send Webb out on an away mission.
By TheWall on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
got to go draft time
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Dennard and WR Jeffery tossed from bowl game for throwing punches. We could see that twice a year since Jeffery is a Bear (and if we land Dennard).
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I kinda like dennards mean streak
By TheRealDon on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
WR needs to be thenext off the board
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Parody…
One of the funniest scenes I watched on Star Trek was Solo guiding the enterprise through tunnel of swords he was seeing on his monitor at the time…The pure look of terror in Solo’s eyes bulging in his head was something else…hahaha….
The rest of the NFL teams should fear the sharp edge of the Vikings sword today…While we carve up the rest of this springs draft…Grrr…
GO VIKINGS !!!
By DanishViking on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I really hope we’ll grab something like:
WR – Toon, Juron Criner or perhaps McNutt.
DT: Billy Winn, Nick Jean-Baptiste
LB: Terrell Manning (OLB), James-Michael Johnson (ILB)
RB: Lamar Miller, Chris Polk, Chris Rainey
CB: Dennard Alfonzo, Trevin Wade
OL: Zebrie Sanders (T), Ryan Miller (G/T)
K: Blair Walsh
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Solo…you mean Sulu right?
I think Solo only flew a Falcon…
By greatirishpotatofamine on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Love Nick Jean-Baptiste, gotta get him
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Right…Sulu…my bad… : )
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Get TA’AMU! Vikes need another Pat Williams!!!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Best WR left. Good pick for the Rams.
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
The flippin’ Rams are loading up!!!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Haze – Of course they are, they traded back in the first round about a dozen times. Hard to avoid loading up.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
3 WRs, 2 CBs a RB and a DT already for the Rams. And the 4th round just started. Sounds like they’re rebuilding hardcore.
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Banking lots a weapons, Parody. I bet Bradford’s happy.
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
WR BJ Cunningham, Marvin Jones, Junior
Hemingway
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Chris Givens was on the vikings radar. hope they don’t start flying soon and sav the trade!
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
And Danny Coale
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
What overall picks do we have in the 4th?
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
More reaches coming in early 4th…
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
2 guys who were off my board were drafted, back-to-back
By Jeffbleedspurple on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Just a lost in a game we should have never won against the Skins and it would had been us and not the Rams, but were doing OK.
By SEAL on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
JURON CRINER
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikesfan – #118, 128 & 134
By GM on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Keep an eye on this kid:
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Rams are getting weapons…But that is an O-line that gives up a TON of sacks…
Where is Bradfords protection going to be coming from ???
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Captain Kirk is gone.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Can Kirk beat RG3? Sounds like that should be a fun battle to watch!
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Holy Redskins!
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Thanks Parody
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
LB Nigel Bradham, Terrell Manning, Miles Burris
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Captain Kirk vs. the Heisman beast from the third planet of Arjee.
So much for that big trade Washington made. Kirk never loses!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Captain Kirk vs. the redskinned Heisman beast from the third planet of Arjee.
So much for that big trade Washington made. Kirk never loses!
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Shanahan…If he is foolish enough to play one QB every other week like he does his RB’s…This team is going to be more of a mess…
I don’t care for Shanahans style of coaching…RB has a bad game…Set him down and play the next…If he starts doing this with his QB’s…And he will…
It will set the team back again…
Which is fine with me…Because I am a Viking fan…
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Bills got one of the LBs I was hoping we’d target.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
So why does Massie keep sliding? Did somebody get a hold of the images on his phone?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
RightT only. guy is huge like carl nicks to me
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
He smoked, but didn’t inhale, Parody. LOL
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Rats…Wylie is gone… : (
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
D@mn you Bills !!!!
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
mcnutt, marvin jones list shrinking. Vikes looking for a To Da House! wide receiver
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Get Bent, Steelers!!! >:-(
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Now Ta’amu’s gone
By TBurb44 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
T’Amu Gone:(
By s.j.viking on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I was going for RICHARDSON and the vikings blew it he looks just like peterson smiles just like em we could of had em minnesota chokers for real.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
SJ Viking – There’s still a lot of Richardsons still on the baord. Don’t worry, we can still land one of em!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
The Vikings’ round is fast approaching.
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Hahahahah … Bears o-line still stinx!!!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
And Massie finally goes splat.
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
John Hughes DT-film maker goes before Ta’amu
How crazy is that?
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Massie is gone!
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Massie finally off the board.
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
wooots so close to marvin jones. he can compete with aj jenkins for rookie of year next season
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I think M Jones is very average…Hope the Vikings pass on him…
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
There’s another LB gone
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
This kid should be looked at if he falls to us
Then Franklin ILB and Dajohn Harris DT that would be a very good 4th
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
mcnutt certainly tall a+ who else? wr may be coming……….
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Its time for the Minnesota Vikings to invade the 4th round!!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I think Jones can be great – get him with a comp pick
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
D@mn Seahawks!!!
DT Jaye Howard gone
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Rats..DT J Howard I liked also
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
criner,mcnutt,jones got to have a weapon for ponder!!
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Jimmy Johnson uses Extenze!!! LOL!!!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Criner is SLOW! I thought we were looking for a fast, tall #1 WR?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
sens! mike
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
4.68 40! That’s average for a LB…
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Sensabaugh gone (sandiamond in the rough)
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
We need a WR who can outrun the faster CBs!
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Sesabaugh gone too…Vikes lose a lot of players I like so close to there pick !!…
So frustrating..
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Parody the times were unoficial for Criner tho…. Ididnt he do way better at his pro day?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
height not a strong issue. they want a fast receiver/sep that can get open quick for ponder
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I like McNutt! Good Irish name!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Lins up, then the Vikings take over the draft!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
**Lions**
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Lance – No clue. All I can find on him is times over 4.6
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
trade to 9ers!
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
sandiamond
Too bad…he looked good at combine and the YouTube video
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
san fran jumped us
By Helpingverbs on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Unless somebody else grabs him, lets try Burfict with a later pick, or better yet, the LAST.
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
And San Fran picks…. Joe Looney, good
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Okay Vikings, lets make a good choice! Probably a WR
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
LETs go VIKES!
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
ya says pro day was 4.52 maybe a little slow still but for a bottom 4th at 6foot4? thats not bad he catches very well… and was very reliable for Nick Foles
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikings on the clock!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Value chart says OLB Lewis – ranked 65, and runs just as fast as Criner.
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Boykin best corner
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
taking there time..
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
And the Vikings pick….
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
ronnell lewis?
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Jarius Wright, WR!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wright – WR
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Short guy
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
slot receiver makes people miss after-the-catch
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Speedy guy – but a 6th rounder. I would have preffered other guys…Toon, Jones, Childs, Criner were all available….
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
meh!
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
percy clone!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Don’t we already have a half-decent slot WR?
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Hes 5’8 man! shortest man in the NFL!!
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
hmmmmmmmm
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I would have prefered Streeter!!!
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Maybe Rick knows something about him we don’t, luckily the Vikings have a bunch of picks still coming
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Robinson to KC – that would have been a better pick for us too….
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
5’10 180
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
i would have perferred any other WR. I dont really like the pick to be honest. Just a bad spot to take him I think
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Parody, you mean Washington
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
#4 big time playmaker!
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wright sounds good to me….Like his stat sheet a lot…
Maybe one of those hidden gems ???
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
and there goes the last decent ILB….
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
We have to have the shortest WR’s in the NFL
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
We got the best of the ARk bunch! all three dynamite blockers
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Yea, whatever…I’m just depressed now.
By greatirishpotatofamine on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
what are we gonna use wright for?
By jdude on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I guess they did need a receiver to. GO VIKES!
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Franklin is still on the board! he is pretty good
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Is there any good LB in FA still?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
WR again baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
grab a tall boy……….
By Titus on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Hmm, I don’t know.
By Titus on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I’m bigger than this guy.
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
If you are depressed Parody, shame on you :b You never know how a player will do until the season starts, so you have to get over it for now.
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Don’t worry Parody…If you want Streeter…He I think he will still be there in the 7th round area…Maybe the Vikes will give him a shot then…
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wright ran a 4.27 the spring of last year in Arkansas. The kids gonna be a purple streak.
Negatives are he has small hands (8.5″), and catches with his body!!!
I think there was better talent on the board, personally!
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Saints just got Nick Toon
By TheRealDon on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Say what you want but Jarius Wright is a playmacker.. will be used for kick returns and to releave percy from some duties
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
At least the announcers approve of the pick…
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
LB Jerry Franklin,Miles Burris,Josh Kaddu,Noah Keller,Ronnie Thornton
By jdude on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Now lets get a tall receiver that can jump for the ball in the back corner. someone who can be a red zone threat.
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Mel Kiper likes Wright…Says he will help out Ponder…
By Titus on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Yeah, you guys are right. Spielman and Co. do this for a living– even the best blogger does not put anywhere near the same research and time into these picks.
Remember– I believe the Vikings are looking for strong team players. That is what makes a champion. Overall, after this draft, we will have a much improved team.
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
We are about to get into the meat of the Vikings’ picks, hopefully they can get some good talent!
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
So now I hate Nick Toon just as much as I hate the TV channel of the same name.
By stevef on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
McNutt from Iowa ??
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
And now Boykin is off the board aswell
By tdurfeightyeight on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Do the Vikings lead the league with players 5’10″ and under?
By hognuts on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Please get a tall receiver next.
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
no more wides! go Dfense
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
If you don’t like tall, physical wide-outs with great hands, Wright is the perfect pick!
Those same commentators called Harison Smith “a reach” earlier today! So trust everything they say.
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Ya I think Dajohn Harris maybe a good pick for us soon. He could be the next Pat Williams
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wow – nobody wanted pick 126 – it was traded away 3 times.
By SEAL on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
hopefully wright will be able to compliment simpson as a deep threat since we already have percy in the slot, still would like to see Juron Criner, WR out of Arizona, 6’3″ who uses his body well to come up with the deep ball. any thoughts?
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I was kinda thinking that when I made the post Haze. But I’m only judging these guys from what I read about them. So I’m just using someone esle’s expertise whatever way I go!
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Percy takes a beating during the season, wright adds some good depth.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikings up again, let’s do it better this time!
By Goon Squad on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wright could be the next DeSean Jackson without the attitude.
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
The proof is on the field, Parody. Maybe he’ll prove us wrong?
One can only hope!
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Lb’s going slow they might skip
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
a TE? ouch
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
A FB!!!?!?!?!?!?
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
TE!!!
By hognuts on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! A fullback?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
TE! yuk
By hognuts on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wow
By alex on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
didn’t like the FB pick….
By tdurfeightyeight on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Players the Vikings are looking at.
S. Prater
E.Baker
D.Meggett
M.Smith
D.Wylie
B.Walsh
M.Maze
A.Fenelus
B.Rainey
all 5’10″ and under
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
he is a TE?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
for pete’s sake why didn’t they get orson charles?
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
He is a FB/TE, and yeah, wasn’t really expecting it, but he looks good, so hopefully it turns out to be a good pick
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Spielman should have studied more and partied less since Friday night! I think he’s damaged too many brain cells!
WE NEEDED A LB MORE THAN A FB!!!
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Maybe Saucer replacement?
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
biggest strength blocker
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
And luckily the Vikings have another pick very soon, so lets not freak out yet xD
By tdurfeightyeight on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Well at least he’s over 6 ft.
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
sounds like a kliensasser
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
we still need a kicker too this draft….
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
If he is a TE/FB it must have been for his blocking ability
By tdurfeightyeight on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikes are running the three tight end offense, first to do it…
By greatirishpotatofamine on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
im glad we got someone to replace kleinsasser and stay 3-13
By jdude on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
well. that pick was a little to unexpected. How about we get a jump ball receiver so we can have big target for Ponder to throw to.
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Good job replacing Kliensasser I guess. We did need someone like that for the running game especially short yardage. Would have liked another position to be addressed but we have so many more picks to go.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
That’s what I was thinking after the Wright pick Erik…and they freaked me out a second time!
By greatirishpotatofamine on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
bet GB doesnt stuff around with their two picks
By Mike R. on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Well….Raiders take LB Miles Burris…SoB !!!
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
TE…That can block….And catch the ball…
Always sounds good to me…Saucer replacement I bet…
By Titus on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
This guy sounds like an incredible blocker– Spielman is doing good, guys, relax. We are going to have a punishing front line to protect Ponder and open holes for our running backs. It’s all good!
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
jus have to bite the bullet somewhat like with kalil. Fred got his blocker!
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Another piece to the puzzle
By hognuts on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
WR next pick
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Packer-Packer-Vikings…
By Spencer on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Tommy Streeter Spielmen
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Juron Criner! comon man! though they way the draft is going… could be a running back
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
WE NEED LBs!!!
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Musgrave loves the 2 TE sets…
How does a 3 TE set sound…And have Wright and Percy coming out of the eye in the backfield ???…
Who does the defense cover ??…All 3 TE’s can block..Or go out in the p a s s i n g game…Percy and Wright both have run out of the backfield..Or could throw the ball to both also ??…
By sandiamond on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
LB coming Cole/ Johnson/ Manning?
By Zac g on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
draft norman
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Next pick is going to be a towel boy…
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
they may wait on the LB
there is a few good ones they prob set on in 5th wealso have 2 picks there.
By Parody on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
OTK – 3 TE sets sounds like a goalline formation. I don’t think we got very close to that area of the field much last year…
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
@Parody, at least Wright was a position we needed, eh? xD And at this rate, you might be right, this early in the draft we could pick up the #1 towel boy available
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Wattaboy!!!
By hognuts on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
New blog!
By Titus on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
How about an 11 TE set?
By Lance on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
didnt someone pick a punter in the 3rd this year?
By vikesfan5.0 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Next years draft WR LB DT in the 1st three rounds
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
By Titus on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
We are on board again soon…
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Vikings up, please get someone good please get someone good…
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Pick is in…
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
and the pick is… Greg Childs, another ARK receiver?
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Whats up with Arkansas?
By GrandDaddyPurp on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
There is your tall receiver. NO MORE RECEIVERS NOW
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
6′-3″….WR Childs…Good pick Spielman…
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
At least he is tall, 6’3”
By jdude on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Finally we get the tall receiver that I wanted. Go vikes.
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
LB next or DT…
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
2 picks in a row, let’s go
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
He had no production in 2011! We should have picked a backer and waited til the 7th for Moss.
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
RB..Gray ???…OT Compton ???
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Will the Vikes move down..And get a pick for next year in the process ??…
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
trade
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
What did they get for it?
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
OK, in fairness to Childs, he had a knee injury in 2010. Not so great in the combine, but he was impressive at his pro day with a 4.41 and 41.5″ vert. I think this could be an unpolished gem!!!
By PurplHaze on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Childs has the size, strength, and speed to be a serious weapon! Not a bad pick in the 4th!
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Haha, another Notre Dame guy. Robert Blanton
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
TRADE DETAILS: Minnesota sent No. 138 and No. 223 to Detroit for No. 219 and a fourth-rounder in 2013
By Erik the Red on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Thanks OTKalil, don’t like having to wait for picks, but oh well, Vikings have had lots of picks so far
By OTKalil2012 on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
The only knock on Blanton was his slower speed at the combine…
Then on his pro day he ran a 4.53…
McShay…”Just a good football player”
By Twoods on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Great draft by spielman so far, like polian was saying, h smith and blanton fit into our scheme really well, blanton has great ball skills, love the 2 WR from arkansas, wonder if josh robinson will be a punt returner/KR since they don’t want percy doing it as much and sherels wasn’t spectacular last year
By KS Viking on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
I was stoked about this years draft until I keep watching great value players who would make our starting line up being picked by other teams, while we are picking guys who probably won’t be on the team in a year. Day 1 I was excited, now just like every other year, Im disappointed.
By DeuceSavage on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
All the Vikings needed was 2 picks in the 2nd & 2 in the 3rd by compiling all those other picks 4th to 7th rounds in trading down. Then gotten more impact players! I am impressed how the Rams managed their draft configuration!
By Richard1A on Apr 28, 2012 | Reply
Question: I was folling the NFL Draft web site and it said we had round 7 picks 210 & 211, the time came and it said the Titans have the 211 pick? why, what happened? thanks