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Peterson was in for a visit recently and talk is that if Quinn is gone, Peterson may be their pick 
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Good, Peterson has maybe a 3-4 year shelf life. He'll be hurt before he makes the Vikes any better."I would love to have a guy that always gets the key hit, a pitcher that always makes his best pitch and a manager that can always make the right decision. The problem is getting him to put down his beer and come out of the stands and do those things." - Danny Murraugh -
This is news? Every team has several guys they can bring in. Sometimes, teams bring in guys they like. Other times, it's a smokescreen."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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I brought Peterson in for a visit a couple of days ago. He's good at running and stuff, but he's a terrible interview. PASS!Comment
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and again, I don't wanna come off as YES the vikings should take AP, cause I really don't want them to...but he really is damaged goods in my mind, and his injury history would worry me. when you break that collarbone, it's gonna get broke again, that's really almost garunteed in the game of football. AP is going to have injuries in his career, and it's gonna cut his career short. His only hope is to go to someone like Minny, where he is a 1/2 runner with someone else...but then you'll never get the productivity that's expected of him."I would love to have a guy that always gets the key hit, a pitcher that always makes his best pitch and a manager that can always make the right decision. The problem is getting him to put down his beer and come out of the stands and do those things." - Danny MurraughComment
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What a talent though. There are good prospects. Guys like Cadillac Williams. Then, there are guys like him. If it weren't for his injuries and Calvin Johnson, people would talk about AP being the athletic freak in this draft. He's a faster Steven Jackson."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Originally posted by HarveyWallbangers
Totally agree."I would love to have a guy that always gets the key hit, a pitcher that always makes his best pitch and a manager that can always make the right decision. The problem is getting him to put down his beer and come out of the stands and do those things." - Danny MurraughComment
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He runs like a tree and his injuries are a huge risk but the guy truely is a freak and could be a huge impact player in Minny's offense. Some scouts think he is the best rb prospect to come out in years.Pass Jessica's Law and keep the predators behind bars for 25 years minimum. Vote out liberal, SP judges. Enforce all immigrant laws!Comment
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Yea, if the Vikes get AP I'm happy as can be.Originally posted by HarveyWallbangersComment
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Then maybe you could trade him to Dallas for 5 draft picks, like Herschel Walker. :POriginally posted by RastaksigpicComment
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Originally posted by Iron Mike
Nah, wouldn't need to.
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Rastak, although I agree that AP is a potentially a special talent, are you the least bit concerned he'll be another Kenechi Udeze?
Sometimes I understand you have to take a risk but all too often it bites you in the ass. One of the few positive things that I can remember of Sherman as a GM was him taking Barnett over the higher rated but more injury prone Boss Bailey and time has proven his move a smart one. I know there are plenty of examples going the other way but given the Vikings needs at other positions at the #7 spot they likely have their choice of the top rated player at some of the need positions is the risk worth AP?
Lastly, anybody know if Vikings front office (Wilf/Rick Spielman/etc.) along with Childress are best player available oriented or need based?
Given the one year last year it appears more need based but I defer to a Viking fan for a more accurate answer.
My worst nightmare would be if the Vikes saw Brady slip to #7 and took him as I think he's going to be a solid NFL quarterback. For whatever reason he reminds me of Dree Brees. Also, if Gaines Adams is available they'd have to think hard about being able to spell Udeze or James and make that front four possibly the best in the NFL.60% of the time it works every time.Comment
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Originally posted by mrbojangles
Yea, I hear ya. I'd take Quinn if he were there also......there are 7 or so blue chip guys so one of them will be sitting there and I'd take that guy regardless of position myself. Despite other needs.Comment
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I think there are 6 blue chip players (Johnson, Thomas, Peterson, Russell, Quinn, and possibly Landry). I question Landry a bit because I don't necessarily buy the hype fully. There isn't anything production wise and athletically that separates him from Reggie Nelson. He's a little bigger, but a little less athletic than Nelson. I don't put Gaines Adams in the group. I don't get too hyped on speed rushers that run in the low-to-mid 4.7s range. The only speed rushers I like are those guys with freakish speed (e.g. Dwight Freeney). I'm hoping the Vikings don't get one of the top 5 guys. Otherwise, there isn't a player that I worry about them getting. They are all a huge crapshoot after the top 5, and you could throw the two QBs in there also--although they are both legit, big-time prospects. Johnson, Peterson (provided he stays healthy), and Thomas are the only "can't miss" guys that I see in the draft."There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted ThompsonComment
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Not sure what to make of that phrase. All the trees in my yard are pretty damn slow, but I ran into one once and it hurt like hell.Originally posted by b bulldog"The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
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