NFL: 2018 NFL off-season news & notes thread (Vikings sign Hunter to big extension)

[Avs_19]

This just isn't going away. Thomas will be impossible to replace in the short-term but I'd probably do it if some team offers a 1st round pick+ in return.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Any better sources?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Before I get excited about the player he used to be, how'd he look last year?

 

[Live in the Now]

Good news finally.

 

[sigma six]

Remember he broke his leg prior to the playoffs the year before. Still better than almost anyone else, is ~30 but a future HoF'er.

 

[MMC]

 

[sigma six]

Sounds like SEA is intent on signing Ed Dickson, whom they must like more than ASJ (who they could easily afford).

Don't know too much about him, can he block?

 

[sigma six]

Sounds like the Vikes will sign Richardson to a 3 year deal. Another hole to fill.

EDIT: the tweet this comes from may not be a reputable source, but I wouldn't be surprised if it happens.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Hmmmmmm...

 

[Vachon23]

Vikings will really be dangerous next year !

 

[tony d]

Olsen seems like a good guy, think he'd make a good analyst if he chooses that route.

 

[What the Faulk]

Sounds like SEA is intent on signing Ed Dickson, whom they must like more than ASJ (who they could easily afford).

Don't know too much about him, can he block?

Definitely more of a blocker than a receiver. I wouldn't expect much but he's decent enough.

I have a hard time seeing Olsen not play in 2018 with guys like TD and Peppers likely to retire afterward. EDIT: He's also due nearly $10 million but

 

[Avs_19]

Get it done.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Vikes will have no excuse not to run away with NFC North and be a top contender in NFC for coming years

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Every team in the NFC (Except for Arizona) will have at least a punchers chance at the playoffs.

 

[InjuredChoker]

 

[Avs_19]

So two Washington players failed their physicals after playing a full season and are likely going to get screwed now. Grant was getting $14.5M guaranteed and Breeland $9.5M guaranteed.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Washington is such a mess. I guess they also badmouthed Cousins on his way out like they did Scotty Mac.

 

[What the Faulk]

Good thing they reserved all that Norwall money.

 

[Trap Jesus]

Vikes will have no excuse not to run away with NFC North and be a top contender in NFC for coming years

Aaron Rodgers. Vikings have such a complete team, but Rodgers is good enough to change everything.

 

[Live in the Now]

This may change things a little as it pertains to the draft. Raiders haven't even looked at an RT in free agency and they need one. Donald Penn is also old.

 

[canwincup]

This may change things a little as it pertains to the draft. Raiders haven't even looked at an RT in free agency and they need one. Donald Penn is also old.

Taking a tackle in the top 10 this year would be a huge mistake IMO. I could see them drafting one in the second round

 

[InjuredChoker]

Aaron Rodgers. Vikings have such a complete team, but Rodgers is good enough to change everything.

GB has better QB and the interior dline is close.. other than that, vikings roster is better in every other area and they have better coaching staff.

 

[sigma six]

So, to recap:

Seattle passes on Cam Robinson, trades back and selects Malik McDowell instead.
McDowell nearly kills himself, forcing a trade for Richardson at the cost of a 2nd rounder and Kearse.
Still desperately need a LT, trades a third rounder for Duane Brown.
Richardson moves on after the season. A second round pick lost for basically nothing.

Talk about a failed gambit to go all in.
And none of it would have happened if they'd just drafted Cam Robinson in the first f***ing place.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

And Jermaine Kearse 65/810/5.