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Vikes down to three for No. 3
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08:00 AM ET 04.20 | Not long ago, Matt Kalil let Minnesota know that drafting him meant not having to worry about a left tackle for the next decade, but where does he rank on the team's big board? [GM] Rick Spielman is showing his staff three names to consider for the team's third overall pick in the NFL draft: [Kalil], LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne and Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon. Each player, listed as equals on the team's "big board," will be the subject of the staff's intense film evaluation over the weekend. Spielman, who has the final say on all personnel matters, hopes to decide on one of the three by Wednesday, April 25. ... Outside of a potential trade, the Vikings are not considering other prospects for the pick.
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You can almost bank on it.
Wawa-we-wa
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Considering their decision-making track record, this means they might very well draft a kicker instead.
Glenlivet18
Washington, DC
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Bigger issue with this team... the latest stadium deal fell flat.
Get the moving vans warmed up.
Otis B. Driftwood
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Maybe they'll just pass on the pick.
It could happen.
clemtheslowson
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It would seem to be a no brainer...but, then again, we're talking the Vikes here.
THE BISHOP!
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Hell, they just as well might skip the whole draft in favor of ann off-site team building day of seminars and hawaiian shirts...you know, to reignite some excitement and passion in the front office staff.
Glenlivet18
Washington, DC
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What? That they're stupid or they'll draft Kalil?
Lightly Salted Nuts
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Both.
Devi8ed
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Sorry guys, but I would take the best receiver on the board at 3. There is a group of OT in this draft, and no pick is a sure thing.
As many flops with top OL in drafts as any other position.
Ask the Packers.
50yearfan
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And wideouts are usually solid, reliable guys you can count on?
Debbie Does
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A highly ranked offensive Tackle or WR can last 15 years, the CB position is out of the question. I guess no one bit on the Vikings offer for a draft pick trade, so they could move down a few notches.
narrator
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Only with Michael Irvin's endorsement.
Lightly Salted Nuts
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Keep it simple -- draft the guy who has your QB's back covered for the next 10-years +.
Ron Mexico II
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No sure thing out there. Just too high a pick for OT in this draft. The Giants and Pats played a superbowl and neither team had an OT that high from a draft. The Giants OTs are bad and the Pats OTs solid, but nothing special.
If I am going to take a chance I want more. They can move up later in the first round and still get a solid tackle.
What good has Miami done by taking an OT that high, or the Rams?
50yearfan
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What happened to the NFL's money for new stadiums, Why didn't Goodell sweeten the pot for Minnesota's legislature when he visited, seems he wants them in Hell A, I mean LA
Mangler.
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four years plus two if you tag him or pay him a kings ransom.
50yearfan
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I think what he's saying is that the Vikes could pick up an OT in a later round....
Joe Mammy
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