Thread: Draft focus part III: Offensive line - Vikings could take a tackle in 1st round

[size=13pt]Draft focus part III: Offensive line[/size]

April 22nd, 2009 – 8:28 AM

by Judd Zulgad
startribune.com


The issue: The Vikings have several areas they would like to address in this draft but none might be as pressing as right tackle. Adding a center also is a possibility....

I won't be upset whether we grab a OT, or a WR in rnd 1, then the other in rnd 2. I have confidense that our FO have done their homework, and have broken down every scenerio that draft could present. Rnd 1 will be the BPA for our needs, whether that's a OT, or a WR we'll have to see. I don't agree with the STribe's reporters too often, but we must bolster our O-line, and give our QB another target.

"PurpleTide" wrote:

I won't be upset whether we grab a OT, or a WR in rnd 1, then the other in rnd 2. I have confidense that our FO have done their homework, and have broken down every scenerio that draft could present. Rnd 1 will be the BPA for our needs, whether that's a OT, or a WR we'll have to see. I don't agree with the STribe's reporters too often, but we must bolster our O-line, and give our QB another target.

I agree.
In fact, I wouldn't be to upset/suprised if they took a LB, CB, DT or even a RB.
;D

[size=13pt]Sid Hartman: First-round tackles have worked here[/size]

Starting with Ron Yary in 1968, the Vikings have taken seven tackles in the first round, and all have done well.

By SID HARTMAN, Star Tribune

Last update: April 23, 2009 - 11:33 PM

[size=13pt]Vikings could take a tackle in 1st round [/size]

Published April 24 2009

By: Associated Press


EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Offensive tackles are again a commodity in this year’s NFL draft. Might the Minnesota Vikings hone in on that group with their first-round pick?...

Finally, a pick I can get behind for the first round. WR is a need, but not in the first.
Oline to help your best player.