BleedGopher
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>> The Vikings spent more money this offseason than was expected considering that wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s new contract is expected to be worth more than $150 million over five years. Outside of a half-dozen quarterbacks who drive the NFL, Jefferson might be the most popular player in the league right now. Look for Jefferson to get his new deal this summer, probably just before training camp.
>> For a long time, the Vikings overpaid for Kirk Cousins, a mid-level QB who probably ranks between 10th and 15th in the NFL. It turns out that his average salary of $35 million the last two years, in retrospect, probably wasn’t a bad deal considering what QBs going forward will be paid.
>> Extending Cousins, if he plays as well as last season, probably would cost nearly $45 million a year. Consider that Daniel Jones just got a new deal worth $82 million over the first two years from the Giants. No doubt Cousins’ agent was seeking nearly $90 million in a two-year extension, which was prohibitive for the Vikings but could actually be market value for Cousins.
It looks like the Vikings are setting up to move on from Cousins after next season.
>> If the Vikings were to trade Danielle Hunter — the team’s most tradable asset, by the way — and can convince Za’Darius Smith to stay, the two outside pass rushers in the 3-4 defense would be Smith and new Viking Marcus Davenport.
Trading Hunter before the start of the April 27 draft, combined with the 23rd overall pick, might allow the Vikings to move up to take a QB in the first round. The young QB could sit on the bench next season and in 2024 take over as starter. That way, the Vikings would have freed themselves of the money they pay Kirk Cousins and need to pay Justin Jefferson. Otherwise, the Vikings have to wait until 2024 to draft a QB.
The Vikings have to either to keep Hunter and pay him a boatload (north of $20 million a year) or trade Smith.
>> The Vikings, currently with the No. 23 overall pick in the draft, are favorites to pick QB Hendon Hooker from Tennessee, per BetOnline.ag.
>> It’s just a matter of time before the Vikings trade Dalvin Cook.
Skol Vikes!!
>> The Vikings spent more money this offseason than was expected considering that wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s new contract is expected to be worth more than $150 million over five years. Outside of a half-dozen quarterbacks who drive the NFL, Jefferson might be the most popular player in the league right now. Look for Jefferson to get his new deal this summer, probably just before training camp.
>> For a long time, the Vikings overpaid for Kirk Cousins, a mid-level QB who probably ranks between 10th and 15th in the NFL. It turns out that his average salary of $35 million the last two years, in retrospect, probably wasn’t a bad deal considering what QBs going forward will be paid.
>> Extending Cousins, if he plays as well as last season, probably would cost nearly $45 million a year. Consider that Daniel Jones just got a new deal worth $82 million over the first two years from the Giants. No doubt Cousins’ agent was seeking nearly $90 million in a two-year extension, which was prohibitive for the Vikings but could actually be market value for Cousins.
It looks like the Vikings are setting up to move on from Cousins after next season.
>> If the Vikings were to trade Danielle Hunter — the team’s most tradable asset, by the way — and can convince Za’Darius Smith to stay, the two outside pass rushers in the 3-4 defense would be Smith and new Viking Marcus Davenport.
Trading Hunter before the start of the April 27 draft, combined with the 23rd overall pick, might allow the Vikings to move up to take a QB in the first round. The young QB could sit on the bench next season and in 2024 take over as starter. That way, the Vikings would have freed themselves of the money they pay Kirk Cousins and need to pay Justin Jefferson. Otherwise, the Vikings have to wait until 2024 to draft a QB.
The Vikings have to either to keep Hunter and pay him a boatload (north of $20 million a year) or trade Smith.
>> The Vikings, currently with the No. 23 overall pick in the draft, are favorites to pick QB Hendon Hooker from Tennessee, per BetOnline.ag.
>> It’s just a matter of time before the Vikings trade Dalvin Cook.
Charley Walters: Wild hope to keep Kaprizov in U.S. this summer
“If he wants to go to the Grand Canyon or the Painted Desert or Mount Rushmore, we’ll pay for what it takes,” Wild owner Craig Leipold said.
www.twincities.com
Skol Vikes!!