R1 #32: Lewis Cine, S
R2 #42: Andrew Booth Jr., CB
R2 #59: Ed Ingram, OG
R3 #66: Brian Asamoah, LB
R4 #118: Akayleb Evans, CB
R5 #165: Esezi Otomewo, DE
R5 #169: Ty Chandler, RB
R6 #184: Vederian Lowe, OT
R6 #191: Jalen Nailor, WR
R7 #227: Nick Muse, TE
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I thought he was the first defender off the board 8. Never imagined we could land arguably the best and certainly amongst the best on paper defenders in this draft.
The way we acquired Turner was nice. Kwesi let the draft play out and selected two very good prospects (McCarthy, Turner) by moving up TWICE with the two 1st rounders. I never understood why fans were hating on Kwesi for the past two years. It takes time to build a good team through the draft. On average, how many players in a common draft (7 picks) do you expect to start?
I know for me the 2022 draft was so bad that it did leave a sour feeling but on paper this could turn out to be one of the better drafts the last 10-15 years especially if JJ McCarthy is as good as I think he is.
If he ends up like either of those guys im good with it
Yeah the “overpay according to the chart” obsession is so dumb to me because it’s ignoring the talent. Judging by the way the Vikings brass reacted, they obviously had Turner way higher than 17th on their board. Way higher.
If he ends up like either of those guys im good with it
Yeah the “overpay according to the chart” obsession is so dumb to me because it’s ignoring the talent. Judging by the way the Vikings brass reacted, they obviously had Turner way higher than 17th on their board. Way higher.
Every time I see tweets complaining about draft pick value charts I just hear Mackey’s nerd impression and die laughing at this point
Was listening to Flores talk about turner and he compared him to Donta Hightower. Thinks he offers inside versatility as well, would change our defense completely.
The way we acquired Turner was nice. Kwesi let the draft play out and selected two very good prospects (McCarthy, Turner) by moving up TWICE with the two 1st rounders. I never understood why fans were hating on Kwesi for the past two years. It takes time to build a good team through the draft. On average, how many players in a common draft (7 picks) do you expect to start?
I know for me the 2022 draft was so bad that it did leave a sour feeling but on paper this could turn out to be one of the better drafts the last 10-15 years especially if JJ McCarthy is as good as I think he is.
I hope you weren't one of the many Vikings fans that needed to be talked off the ledge after Kwesi's first draft in 2022. LOL!! Speaking of the 2022 draft......were you aware that Kwesi inadvertently used our 2022 6th round pick (#184) in the trade up for Dallas Turner? Well, kinda sorta of. Remember Vederian Lowe? Lowe was the OT we selected with that 2022 6th (#184). Kwesi later traded him to the Patriots in 2023 for their 2024 6th round pick (#188). Kwesi then traded the 2024 6th (#188), along with our 2024 2nd (#42), and 2025 2nd rounder to the Texans for the 2024 (#23). We all know what happened to that #23 pick.......whew!!
On that first play, judging by his reaction when the helmet comes ripping off, I have to wonder if he thought he had a piece of shoulder pad rather than face mask…
Second play is unnecessary and crosses the dirty line.
Third play is football.
I’m all for violence, especially as a defender, hopefully Flo can tutor him in channeling it right to not become a flag machine.
