Trade Deadline

[Vanimal46]

At 6-2 the Vikings should do something additional to Cam Robinson. Detroit looks too loaded so I’m not advocating for a big swing… If I’m Kwesi today I’m calling Miami to acquire either or both of Calais Campbell and Raheem Mostert. 

[Vanimal46]

I also wouldn’t be opposed to an Adam Thielen reunion and he should be very cheap to acquire. That way Hockenson isn’t the only big body over the middle of the field/red zone 

[gunnarthor]

44 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I also wouldn’t be opposed to an Adam Thielen reunion and he should be very cheap to acquire. That way Hockenson isn’t the only big body over the middle of the field/red zone 

Theilen is cooked. I wouldn't trade anything for him. Frankly, I think we're more or less set. If we could upgrade RG or add an elite DL, sure, but I don't think those are likely and this team is really set up well for the next few seasons. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, gunnarthor said:

Theilen is cooked. I wouldn't trade anything for him. Frankly, I think we're more or less set. If we could upgrade RG or add an elite DL, sure, but I don't think those are likely and this team is really set up well for the next few seasons. 

Or great CB...

 

[Mike Sixel]

I'd be willing to deal Assmouhga, who apparently can't play this system, and potentially Patrick Jones, though likely not. 

I'd love a legit RG, DT/E or CB. 

[TheLeviathan]

The team has a ton of cap room next year so I'm fine giving up picks for the right player.  I'm game for Calais Campbell in all aspects though.  I think he's perfect - 5 technique who is a beast at collapsing pockets.

[nicksaviking]

With how thirsty the NFL is to eat up every ounce of positive news (and cover up bad news), I have to think they didn't realize that the trade deadline was going to fall on election day, which will be one of the few times  they ever get overshadowed. 

I recall that some teams were pushing for the deadline to be extended two weeks. I'll bet it is pushed back some time before 2028.

[Mike Sixel]

Lions add a pass rusher, and Dallas OVERPAYS for a bad WR. 

[Mike Sixel]

Lattimore to the commanders....it's amazing what an elite QB can do

[nicksaviking]

6 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Lattimore to the commanders....it's amazing what an elite QB can do

I don't like that NO of all teams actually got a decent return for Lattimore. A 3rd and 4th, then basically swapping a 5th for a 6th.

[Mike Sixel]

1 minute ago, nicksaviking said:

I don't like that NO of all teams actually got a decent return for Lattimore. A 3rd and 4th, then basically swapping a 5th for a 6th.

Once NO flushes all their dirty coaches, I'm not sure i care anymore.....

[TheLeviathan]

1 hour ago, nicksaviking said:

I don't like that NO of all teams actually got a decent return for Lattimore. A 3rd and 4th, then basically swapping a 5th for a 6th.

Lattimore is so good though...I feel like that was a bargain personally.  I'd give that up all day for a shutdown corner.

[Vanimal46]

The trade deadline has improved tenfold compared to 10 years ago but there’s still much to be desired. Besides Lattimore it was trades for rotational guys, not difference makers. I’m not sure Lattimore is still a difference maker either. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

The trade deadline has improved tenfold compared to 10 years ago but there’s still much to be desired. Besides Lattimore it was trades for rotational guys, not difference makers. I’m not sure Lattimore is still a difference maker either. 

The lions got a good player. 

I don't understand why teams that need them don't add a better third WR when given the chance for a seventh....

[The Great Hambino]

Considering the Vikings have already traded away most of next year's draft (just a first, a fifth, and Cleveland's fifth remain), I'm fine with them letting it ride with what they have.  2025 was always the target for full-go competitiveness post-Kirk anyway

Also, if you want to see something truly terrifying, check out the 2025 tab here

[Cap'n Piranha]

On 11/4/2024 at 7:48 AM, gunnarthor said:

Theilen is cooked. I wouldn't trade anything for him. Frankly, I think we're more or less set. If we could upgrade RG or add an elite DL, sure, but I don't think those are likely and this team is really set up well for the next few seasons. 

Go look at the CB depth chart, and then let me know if the team is actually set up well.  Also, a fair amount of that set up is dependent on JJ being Kirk Cousins, rather than Daniel Jones.  I have optimism, but if JJ is not quality starting NFL QB, we'll be pretty bad in 2025 and probably 2026.

[Cap'n Piranha]

On 11/5/2024 at 12:15 PM, TheLeviathan said:

Lattimore is so good though...I feel like that was a bargain personally.  I'd give that up all day for a shutdown corner.

And had we not traded 6 picks for the right to draft Dallas Turner, we could have had Lattimore.  If quality veterans are going to continue to be available for (seemingly) bargain prices at the deadline, hollowing out future drafts becomes a pretty risky proposition.