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Who Would You Take From The Minnesota Vikings?

With only 2 days left until the Cardinals play on Sunday night, it's about that time to discuss the Minnesota Vikings. I don't mean how they'll play on Sunday or what the Cardinals should do, but who you'd be interesting in taking from their team. It should be easy considering they are filled with star-power and currently stand at 10-1, the 2nd best record in the NFL.  It can be a young or older player, a starter or a back up, etc. You can also take their current contract status into consideration, as if we were actually signing the player. Also look at who may be leaving our team after this season. Here are some of my picks.

Kevin Williams, DT:It's picking and choosing when it comes to the Vikings defensive line but the first player that comes to mind is Williams. He and Pat Williamshave become one of the best defensive tackle duos in the NFL over the last few years and they remain that way this year. WIlliams is already having a great year with 6 sacks and is currently on his way to another pro bowl. Williams is the best true defensive tackle in the league(IMO) because of his age, pass rush ability and run stuffing ability. He and Dockett would be a formidable tandem along with Calais Campbell on the other side.

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Jared Allen, DE: The Cardinals have always lacked a dominant threat at defensive end and haven't had a player reach a double digit sack total since Bertrand Berry did it in 2004 when he had 14.5 sacks. Allen has been one of the best defensive ends for the last few years and adding him to the Cardinals defensive line would be tremendous. With Allen and Calais Campbell at defensive end, the Cardinals would be set for years. The only obvious drawback is that Allen is not a 3-4 defensive end and he may not be as productive in that system.

Steve Hutchinson, G: Hutchinson came from the Seahawks as a huge free agent acquisition a few years ago and since he's been with the Vikings, they've been one of the best rushing teams in the league. He's disciplined and has plowed rushed lanes for running backs, Shaun Alexander and Adrian Peterson . With the possibility of changes along the offensive line next year, Hutchinson would literally fill a hole along the Cardinals offensive line and add the run-blocking the Cardinals need.

Visanthe Shiancoe, TE:This one may come as a surprise seeing how Shiancoe isn't a flashy tight end in the league, but this year he's improved greatly and is already having one of his best seasons as a Viking. Shiancoe has also turned into a dependable target and his 8 touchdowns shows his ability to score in the end zone. With the Cardinals lack of a true starter at tight end, adding Visanthe would fill a big void.

There are plenty of other Vikings to pick from but these four stood out to me as obvious choices for the Cardinals. And no I didn't pick Peterson because I feel the Cardinals are set at runningback with two young studs and Beanie Wells is a potential star. Now's your chance - who would you take from the Minnesota Vikings?

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How scary would our defensive line be with Allen, Docket, and Campbell starting?

by Pyromnc on Dec 7, 2009 8:13 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

What, no Farve?

Has to be Allen. He’s a beast.

by psknapp on Dec 4, 2009 2:35 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Allen

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.

No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.

by JoeCB1991 on Dec 4, 2009 3:20 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Jared Allen

Consistent, dominant edge pass-rusher. Teams would slide protection to Allen and free up Dockett and Campbell.

by Cardsfan81 on Dec 4, 2009 3:22 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Jared

We are one dominant D player away from being a consistently dominant D. Jared Allen, or Patrick Willis, i.e., a great ’backer or rusher would make our D scary. Well okay, plus a coverage upgrade over McFadden

http://undrafteds.com/

by Undrafteds on Dec 4, 2009 3:36 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Not even an honorable mention for purple jesus?

Come on now… Call me biased and criticize Peterson’s fumbles, but he is still the best dam RB in the league.

Good luck on Sunday. :)

by EasternVike on Dec 4, 2009 7:12 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

No question about that

But I think there’s still a lot of “what if’s” around Peterson/Levi Brown in that draft. Too painful to think about. (Then again, he probably wouldn’t have been able to run behind the bad line, and would have been the next Thomas Jones)

by bcloirao on Dec 4, 2009 11:14 PM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

We have Levi Brown, i mean c’mon man!

by badmatty53 on Dec 5, 2009 11:56 AM MST up reply actions   0 recs

Vikings strengths

Let me start by explainning that the Vikings weakest link is the offensive line blocking.
That said, the strengths are easier to pick on offense it is:
Peterson, Favre, Rice, Harvin, Shiancoe, Taylor then BB..

On defense it is:
K. Williams, J.Allen, Winfield, Edwards, Steve Hutchinson, P. Williams, and the linebackers.

The Vikings offensive could be much better if they had better blocking up front.

The defense needs an aggressive leader.

by vnbushman on Dec 6, 2009 12:49 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Vikings strengths correction

Steve Hutchinsin should be on offense just after Edwards. And not in the defensive group,. Sorry about that.

by vnbushman on Dec 6, 2009 12:51 PM MST reply actions   0 recs

Final correction,.

Vikings strengths correction Steve Hutchinsin should be on offense just after Harvin. And not in the defensive group,. Sorry about that.

by vnbushman on Dec 6, 2009 12:53 PM MST reply actions   0 recs


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