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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 14, 2017 10:26:22 GMT -6
Raiders' RB Latavius Murray is visiting the Vikings today, per source.
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Post by badgervike on Mar 14, 2017 10:26:51 GMT -6
Now we're talking!!!!!
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Post by badgervike on Mar 14, 2017 10:29:01 GMT -6
Don't let him leave Rick....
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Post by SmokedPears on Mar 14, 2017 10:39:27 GMT -6
What would it mean for AD if LM signs?
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Post by badgervike on Mar 14, 2017 10:41:57 GMT -6
What would it mean for AD if LM signs? It would mean the end. AD was a great player for the Vikings...but his time has come and gone. We'll draft another RB in the deep RB class and be good to go with Murray, McKinnon and the rookie. McKinnon could be expendable next year depending on the rookie.
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Post by Jayme96 on Mar 14, 2017 10:42:22 GMT -6
I would prefer to draft a back, but if they're signing a FA, it better be Murray. Best thing about a back signing here? It means Adrian won't.
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Post by SmokedPears on Mar 14, 2017 10:44:15 GMT -6
What would it mean for AD if LM signs? It would mean the end. AD was a great player for the Vikings...but his time has come and gone. We'll draft another RB in the deep RB class and be good to go with Murray, McKinnon and the rookie. McKinnon could be expendable next year depending on the rookie. I'm good with that. Watching the highlights of his 296 vs SD really made me miss the good ole days. They are long gone and never to return...
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Post by Uncle on Mar 14, 2017 10:45:18 GMT -6
The good thing about Murray is that he can also run short yardage situations....he can get that 3rd and 1, as well as pass block and catch the ball out of the backfield pretty well. Murray isn't a "home run" type of threat, meaning if he makes it to the 2nd level, he may get caught from behind from fast LB's or DB's....and losing a playmaker like Patterson does hurt a bit, but hopefullly McKinnon can fill that role, as well as the rookie RB (as long as it's not Perine or Foreman or a "bigger" back). That's where an X-factor like Mixon would be so beneficial - someone who can do it all on offense AND has the ability to return kicks.
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Post by badgervike on Mar 14, 2017 10:51:59 GMT -6
The good thing about Murray is that he can also run short yardage situations....he can get that 3rd and 1, as well as pass block and catch the ball out of the backfield pretty well. Murray isn't a "home run" type of threat, meaning if he makes it to the 2nd level, he may get caught from behind from fast LB's or DB's....and losing a playmaker like Patterson does hurt a bit, but hopefullly McKinnon can fill that role, as well as the rookie RB (as long as it's not Perine or Foreman or a "bigger" back). That's where an X-factor like Mixon would be so beneficial - someone who can do it all on offense AND has the ability to return kicks. Jayme's glee at not having AP back would be short lived if you drafted Mixon....
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 14, 2017 11:34:13 GMT -6
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Post by vikingdan on Mar 14, 2017 12:02:44 GMT -6
Not sure I am a big fan of Murray. I almost think bringing these guys in signals the end of the AP era unless it's some sort of negotiating tactic.
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 14, 2017 14:47:01 GMT -6
Not sure I am a big fan of Murray. I almost think bringing these guys in signals the end of the AP era unless it's some sort of negotiating tactic. Looking his numbers not sure I am either unless its a replacement for Asiata and they are drafting a RB that will be the main back.
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 14, 2017 15:00:32 GMT -6
Murray took 44% of his carries from the gun last year, averaged a respectable 4.2YPC (wish the Vikings RBs had that Oline to run behind)
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Post by Purp1eOne on Mar 14, 2017 15:02:42 GMT -6
Paul Allen @paonthemic
I'd be surprised if #Vikings signed Lacy. I like Murray more for what they do here. We'll see.
Of all the "sources" out there PA is usually the most accurate.
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Post by SmokedPears on Mar 14, 2017 15:16:24 GMT -6
Paul Allen @paonthemic I'd be surprised if #Vikings signed Lacy. I like Murray more for what they do here. We'll see. Of all the "sources" out there PA is usually the most accurate. He's a dork but he's smart and he's plugged in...
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