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NFL Schedule Release - Vikings 2016
Week Vikings
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- Panthers
- at Colts
- Redskins
- Packers MONDAY NIGHT
- at Cardinals
- at Giants
- BYE
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- Bears
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- Jaguars MONDAY NIGHT
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Week 4 PreSeason Report
The Bills released a few surprises, including DE Larry English, RB James White, ILB Jasper Brinkley; the Broncos LB DeMeco Ryans, RB Karlos Williams; Browns RB Rex Burkhead; Buccaneers CB Trumaine McBride, G Jahri Evans; Cardinals WR Armanti Edwards, OT Barry Richardson, RB Steven Jackson; Chargers RB Dalvin Ward; Chiefs LB Ramik Wilson, FS Derron Smith, HB De'Anthony Thomas; Colts DE CJ Wilson; Cowboys CB Bradley Fletcher; Dolphins OT Ja'waun James; Eagles SS Stephan Stumph, RB Benny Cunningham, LB Johnathan Benjamin; Falcons DE Jarius Wynn, WR Justin Hardy; 49ers WR Quinton Patton, DT Glenn Dorsey, RB LeRoy Kitchens; Giants LB Omar Gaither, RB Mikel Leshoure; Jaguars RB Denard Robinson; Lions RB Daniel Herron, DE Jarvis Jenkins; Packers WR Jared Abbredaris; Panthers SS Ryan Mundy, RB Evan Royster; Patriots WR Wes Welker, DT Pat Sims; Raiders RB Latavius Murray, WR Brad Smith; Rams RB Benjarvus Green-Ellis; Ravens DE Chris Canty, WR Michael Campanaro, FB Erik Lorig; Redskins RB LeRod Stephens-Howling, CB Javier Arenas; Saints WR Juron Criner, OLB Franck Lauderdale; Steelers WR Markus Wheaton, DE Stephon Tuitt, SS Duke Ihenacho, TE Kellen Davis; Titans RB Roy Helu, DL Ziggy Hood; Bengals QB Blaine Gabbert, RB Ben Tate; Texans WR Riccardo Lockette, G Ali Marpet; Bears DE Tyson Alualu, RB Jaquizz Rodgers, WR Marquess Wilson.
Franck Lauderdale was a 2nd round selection.
The Dolphins signed OT T.J. Clemmings, Giants G Rick Wagner, Chiefs K Sabastian Janikowski, and Redskins FB Anthony Sherman.
The Vikings released RB Vick Ballard, RB Jerick McKinnon, RB Matt Forte, LB Zaviar Gooden, DE Red Bryant, and FS Reggie Nelson.
They also traded WR Marlon Brown to the Bills, OLB Danielle Hunter tot he Chargers, and tackle Justin Pugh to the Patriots
The Vikings then signed RB Denard Robinson, RB T.J. Yeldon, and WR Jared Abbrederis.
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2016 Week 2 PreSeason League Report
The Vikings have trade guard La'El Collins to the Tennessee Titans for a 2018 3rd round pick. The Dolphins lost left tackle Brandon Albert to a broken tibia, ending his season.
The Buccaneers released WR Kenny Bell, OL Gabe Carimi, and K Shayne Graham, among others. The Chargers released WR Chris Harper, WR Malcolm Floyd, DL Mike Martin; Cowboys RB Trent Richardson; Falcons TE Levine Toilolo; Giants RB Matt Asiata; Jaguars RBs T.J. Yeldon and David Wilson; Jets WR Jeremy Kerley; Lions RB Marcus Lattimore; Panthers RB Ronnie Hillman and WR Jericho Cotchery; Patriots DT Tony McDaniel; Saints CB Terence Newman; and Bears RB Andre Williams and OT Jordan Mills.
The Vikings, following the La'El Collins trade, had to cut 5 players; RB Zach Zenner, FB Anthony Sherman, OT T.J. Clemmings, SS Marquiste Chapman, and K Sebastian Janikowski.
The Vikings also held a few try-outs, though none turned into immediate signings; UDFA QB Kaelin Boyd, of Richmond; QB Matt Scott; QB Tyrod Taylor; QB Jay Cutler; RB T.J. Yeldon; UDFA RB Titarius Banks, of Arizona; UDFA RB Sharif Hixon, of Purdue; UDFA RB Johnny Alexander, of Northwestern; UDFA RB Thurman Joseph, of Wisconsin; UDFA RB Maka Golden, of Nebraska; UDFA FB Christian Jose, of Alabama; UDFA Michaelee Bailey, of Miami; WR Malcom Floyd; WR Taukei Gilbert; UDFA WR Richey Miller of Indiana; WR Devin Hester; and ILB Josh Woodyard.
Roster Bubble for Week 3 (cut to 53 in Week 4)
- OT Justin Pugh
- ILB Ben Heeney
- OLB Matt Stokes
- DE Red Bryant
- RB Vick Ballard
- ILB Zaviar Gooden
- WR Marlon Brown
- CB Grady McNeal
- FS Edmund Drummond
- TE Tim Wright
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2016 Week 1 League PreSeason Report
The Vikings lost Justin Pugh to injury for at least the next two weeks, potentially saving the job of T.J. Clemmings for at least half a month. Buccaneers' RB Alfred Morris will be out 19 weeks with a broken ankle, and is currently designated to return for Week 17. Patriots center Bryan Stork is out with a fibula injury until at least Week 9. No other significant-time-lost injuries occured this week.
Former Chargers QB Philip Rivers signed a 1-year deal with the Chiefs, while former Vikings QB Christian Ponder signed with the Panthers.
The Vikings released 5 players to get down to the league maximum of 65. Guard Rick Wagner, DE BJ Dubose, DE Christian Covington, OLB Ashlee Palmer, and FS Gerod Holliman. Ragner's release doesn't come as a surprise, as he was the 5th guard on the roster. Dubose has shown no improvement over the past two seasons, and Covington is a much better 4-3 DT than 3-4 end, though he hasn't shown much except flashes of potential. Palmer is an interesting release, as he's played decently over the last two seasons, but the signing of Bruce Irvin pushed Palmer out of a significant role with the team, and releasing him now gives him a chance to catch on with another team. Holliman was buried by two late-round free agent selections over the last two seasons.
Vikings PS Week 2 Roster Bubble (Next Week Cut to 59)
- S Marquiste Chapman (2015 Mr. Irrelevant)
- ILB Ben Heeney
- OLB Matt Stokes
- RB Zach Zenner
- DE J.W. Mosley
- DE Red Bryant
- RB Vick Ballard
- RB Treo McClendon
- K Sebastian Janikowski
- WR Marlon Brown
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Rookie guard Edward Russ was released, after failing a physical with the team prior to training camp. WR Michael Floyd was signed in his place.
The Vikings also took part in two trades, both netting picks. DE Vinny Curry was traded to Denver, and WR Mike Wallace to the Jets. The Vikings also released receiver Javonti Turner, a 2015 UDFA from Kansas State, who saw minimal time on the field during his rookie year.
In league news, the Dolphins traded NT Jordan Phillips to the Titans for a pick.
Vikings 2016 Preseason Roster
# Name Pos. College Yrs Pro
2 Tajh Boyd QB Clemson 2 4 Andy Lee P Pittsburgh 12 5 Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville 2 6 Sebastian Janikowski K Florida State 16 8 Randy Bullock K Texas A&M 4 11 Larry Fitzgerald WR Pittsburgh 12 12 Charles Johnson WR Grand Valley State 3 14 Stefon Diggs WR Maryland 2 15 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame 4 20 Reggie Nelson FS Florida 9 22 Harrison Smith FS Notre Dame 4 23 Matt Forte RB Tulane 8 24 Captain Munnerlyn CB South Carolina 7 25 Gerod Holliman FS Louisville 2 26 Trae Waynes CB Michigan State 2 28 Edmund Drummond FS Minnesota Rookie 29 Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State 3 31 Jerrick McKinnon RB Georgia Southern 2 32 Josh Norman CB Coastal Carolina 4 33 Vick Ballard RB Mississippi St. 4 34 David Cobb RB Minnesota 2 36 Robert Blanton SS Notre Dame 4 37 Grady McNeal CB South Dakota 1 39 Charles Woodson SS Michigan 18 40 Mike France RB Wisconsin 1 41 Zach Zenner RB South Dakota State 2 43 Branden Oliver RB Buffalo 2 44 Treo McClendon RB LSU 1 45 Anthony Sherman FB Connecticut 5 46 Corey Redmon TE Wisconsin 1 47 Marquiste Chapman SS Deleware 1 50 A.J. Hawk ILB Ohio State 10 51 Daryl Smith ILB Georgia Tech 12 52 Bruce Irvin OLB West Virginia 4 53 Zaviar Gooden ILB Missouri 3 54 Eric Kendricks ILB UCLA 2 55 Anthony Barr OLB UCLA 2 56 Ben Heeney ILB Kansas 2 57 Ashlee Palmer OLB Ole Miss 7 58 Thomas Davis OLB Georgia 11 59 Geoffrey Dansby OLB Northen Illinois Rookie 60 D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT Virginia 10 62 Owamagbe Okafor G Ohio State Rookie 64 Reid Fragel G Ohio State 3 65 John Sullivan C Notre Dame 8 66 Karsten Todd OT Alabama Rookie 67 Lary Guy OT Memphis 1 68 T.J. Clemmings OT Pittsburgh 2 69 La'El Collins G LSU 2 71 Rick Wagner G Wisconsin 3 73 Sharrif Floyd DE Florida 3 74 Taqwuan Baker DE Tennessee Rookie 75 Robby Murphey C Texas A&M Rookie 76 Tamarcus Hennings NT Georgia Rookie 77 J.W. Mosley DE Minnesota Rookie 78 Chad Fields G Wisconsin 1 79 Justin Pugh OT Syracuse 3 80 Marlon Brown WR Georgia 3 81 Tim Wright TE Rutgers 3 83 Vincent Jackson WR Northern Colorado 11 89 Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma 6 90 B.J. Dubose DE Louisville 2 91 Matt Stokes OLB Michigan Rookie 92 Haloti Ngata NT Oregon 10 93 Red Bryant DE Texas A&M 8 94 Justin Smith DE Missouri 15 95 Christian Covington DE Rice 2 96 Zach Moore DE Concordia 2 98 Leonard Williams DE USC 2 99 Danielle Hunter OLB LSU 2
2016 Vikings Pre-season schedule
1 Saints
2 at Colts
3 at Chargers
4 Bengals
Position Battles
POS Front-Runner Other candidates
RB1 David Cobb Matt Forte, Mike France, Vick Ballard
RB2 Branden Oliver Zach Zenner, Vick Ballard, Treo McClendon
WR1 Michael Floyd Larry Fitzgerald, Marlon Brown
WR2 Vincent Jackson Larry Fitzgerald, Marlon Brown
SLOT Charles Johnson Stefon Diggs
TE2 Tim Wright Corey Redmon
LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson Karsten Todd
LG La'El Collins Owamagbe Okafor
ROLB Thomas Davis Bruce Irvin
CB2 Captain Munnerlyn Josh Norman, Trae Waynes
K Randy Bullock Sebastian Janikowski
Roster Bubble
The roster bubble list includes, but is not limited to, the players who will likely be cut if they don't show their value to the team this week. "1" is most likely to be released, and "10" is least likely of the 10 mentioned players.
- B.J. Dubose, DE
- Christian Covington, DE
- Rick Wagner, G
- T.J. Clemmings, OT
- Ben Heeney, ILB
- Matt Stokes, OLB
- Zach Zenner, RB
- Reid Fragel, G
- Red Bryant, DE
- Gerod Holliman, FS
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2016 NFL Draft
1st Round
- Titans Horace Clarke, C, Ohio State
- Vikings Karsten Todd, OT, Alabama
- Rams Kierre Garner, DE, USC
- Giants Garret Belton, OT, Michigan State
- Texans Marek Gordon, QB, Texas
- Seahawks Keeshawn Talbott, OLB, Wisconsin
- Raiders Marlon Boyce, DT, Penn State
- Chargers Brent Patton, DE, Florida State
- Cardinals Dontavis Bowers, SS, Georgia
- Falcons Axel Asante, OT, Nebraska
- 49ers DaDa Hicks, WR, Florida State
- Jaguars Ilyaas Peters, OT, Alabama
- Ravens Vlad Boyett, OLB, Wisconsin
- Falcons Karrington Jackson, TE, Michigan State
- Buccaneers Jaelin Narcisse, FS, Florida State
- Seahawks Jaquante Drummond, WR, Nebraska
- Jets Levi Cox, OLB, Nebraska
- Bengals Carey Reed, QB, Wisconsin
- Lions Khari Hudson, ILB, Wisconsin
- Steelers Bronson Jacobs, OLB, Miami
- Broncos Trey Conley, QB, Tennessee
- Saints Wynton Farris, OLB, Texas A&M
- Colts Lekambrick Grimes, WR, Wisconsin
- Colts Stan King, DT, Penn State
- Ravens Marian Diaz, WR, Georgia
- Vikings Taqwuan Baker, DL, Tennessee
- Packers Arie Alli, DL, Texas
- Redskins Lyndon Price, G, LSU
- Eagles Matt Lopez, OLB, USC
- Chiefs Patric Franklin, CB, Florida State
- Vikings Robby Murphey, C, Texas A&M
- Patriots Vondray Peterson, OLB, USC
Vikings Day 2 selections
3.16 Owamagbe Okafor, G, Ohio State
Vikings Day 3 selections
4.23 Tamarcus Hennings, NT, Georgia
4.31 Geoffrey Dansby, EDGE, Northern Illinois
5.5 J.W. Mosley, DL, Minnesota
6.28 Edward Russ, G, Michigan
7.23 Edmund Drummond, FS, Minnesota
7.32 "Mr. Irrelevant" Matt Stokes, EDGE, Michigan
Immediately following the draft, the Vikings trading DL Nick Fairley to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2017 2nd round selection.
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2016 Free Agency
The Vikings opened free agency with a trade, sending WR Cordarrelle Patterson to the Ravens for tackle Ricky Wagner. They also officially moved Christian Covington and Leonard Williams to right end, and right end Danielle Hunter to right outside linebacker.
Charles Tillman officially announced his retirement.
The Vikings opened Free Agency with some shocking signings.
RB Matt Forte
RB Vick Ballard
RB Treo McClendon
WR Marlon Brown
WR Wes Welker
TE Tim Wright
OT Justin Pugh
G Reid Fragel
ILB A.J. Hawk
CB Josh Norman
FS Reggie Nelson
SS Charles Woodson
P Andy Lee
The second round of free agency wasn't quite as exciting, but still brought in quite a few impact players.
HB Branden Oliver
FB Anthony Sherman
DE Justin Smith
DE Red Bryant
OLB Thomas Davis
K Randy Bullock
K Sebastian Janikowski
The third round of free agency was just perhaps a bit more exciting.
QB Tajh Boyd
WR Javonti Turner
OT D'Brickshaw Ferguson
DL Haloti Ngata
DL Vinny Curry
OLB Bruce Irvin
The Vikings head into the 2016 draft with no glaring holes at any starting position.
Notable League Signings
QB Sam Bradford Chiefs
QB Tim Tebow Bengals
QB Nick Foles Giants
QB Chase Daniel Broncos
QB Brett Hundley Chargers
QB Eli Manning Texans
QB T.J. Yates Eagles
RB Adrian Peterson Cardinals
RB Alfred Morris Buccaneers
RB Frank Gore Redskins
WR T.Y. Hilton Jets
WR Kendall Wright Giants
WR DeSean Jackson Eagles
WR Sammie Coates Buccaneers
WR Victor Cruz Steelers
WR Anquan Boldin Falcons
WR Tavon Austin Jets
WR Roddy White Bengals
WR Greg Jennings Giants
WR Breshad Perriman Bears
TE Scott Chandler Chiefs
TE Joseph Fauria Cowboys
OT Trent Williams Steelers
OT Michael Oher Bears
G Tim Lelito Colts
G Ben Grubbs Titans
C Ryan Kalil Lions
C Max Unger Giants
C Nick Mangold Panthers
DE Chris Long Falcons
DE Chandler Jones Jaguars
DE Ray McDonald Panthers
DT Dontari Poe Buccaneers
DT Kyle Williams Steelers
DT Vince Wilfork Bills
DT Randy Starks 49ers
OLB Junior Galette Redskins
OLB Trent Cole Chargers
OLB Dont'a Hightower Chiefs
OLB Melvin Ingram Colts
ILB Mychal Kendricks Eagles
ILB DeMario Davis Chargers
ILB D'Qwell Jackson 49ers
ILB David Harris Saints
ILB DeMeco Ryans Broncos
CB Sean Smith Cowboys
CB Stephon Gillmore Redskins
CB Janoris Jenkins Titans
CB Orlando Scandrick Raiders
CB Cary Williams Saints
CB Terence Newman Saints
FS Louis Delmas Dolphins
FS Dwight Lowery Chargers
SS George Iloka Eagles
SS Barry Church Chargers
K Greg Zuerlein Bengals
K Josh Scobee Titans
K Blair Walsh Raiders
K Ryan Succop Texans
P Chris Jones Patriots
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2016: A New Reign
The Vikings kicked the 2016 league year off with fireworks, trading 30-year-old right tackle Phil Loadholt to the Ravens for 34-year-old inside linebacker Daryl Smith and a 5th round pick. The move officially signaled the Vikings switch from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. They also traded 27 year old left tackle Matt Kalil to the Buccaneers for a 2017 3rd rounder.
Peyton Manning officially retired after 18 seasons. Meanwhile, the NFC South got crazy. After 2014, the Panthers let Cam Newton go. He signed with the Buccaneers. The Bucs now have traded backup Jameis Winston to the Panthers, who signed him to a 5-year, $65.6M deal.
Re-signings:
RB David Cobb
DL Leonard Williams
DL Christian Covington
DL Nick Fairley (franchise)
CB Grady McNeal
Vikings Free Agents:
QB Tajh Boyd
QB Matt Scott
RB Treo McClendon
RB James White
WR Jaquante Turner
TE Heath Miller
TE Mycole Pruitt
C Kraig Urbik
DL Vinny Curry
DL Robert Ayers
OLB Thomas Davis
OLB Lance Briggs
OLB Nico Vazquez
CB Josh Robinson
K Blair Walsh
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2015 NFL Playoffs
6. Broncosat 3. Patriots6. Falconsat 3. Packers5. Ravens at
4. Colts5. Eagles at
4. Saints5. Ravensat 1. Chiefs5. Eagles at
1. Seahawks3. Packersat 2. Cowboys3. Patriots at
2. Browns5. Eaglesat 2. Cowboys3. Patriots at
1. ChiefsSUPER BOWL 50: Cowboys vs. Patriots
Patriots 35, Cowboys 21
Tom Brady 32-40, 242, 2TD, 1INT
Tony Romo 22-32, 258, 2TD, 3INT
Lance Dunbar 16-52 (3.3) 0TD
Ahmad Bradshaw 6-10 (1.7) 3TD
Aaron Dobson 11-98, 1TD
Danny Amendola 10-97, 1TD
Greg Little 6-123, 2TD
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OCTOBER 2015: The Fallout
Over the 4 weeks of October, the Vikings struggled, losing all four of their games. Teddy Bridgewater had been the 10th best QB in passing yards in September, but for the first two months of the season, he'd now fallen to 17th. Major injuries hit the Vikings across the board. Vinny Curry tore his pec, ending his breakout season at 13 sacks. John Sullivan fractured his upper arm, with the earliest possible return being in December. Phil Loadholt fractured his elbow, placing him out until the Divisional Round. Leonard Williams also fractured his elbow, with a timetable of return set at Wild Card weekend. Thomas Davis broke his thumb, placing him out until early November. Loadholt, Curry, and Williams were placed on IR. Robert Ayers, Zach Strief, and Lance Briggs replaced them.
NOVEMBER 2015: Frost
The Vikings fell to 4-6 before a Thanksgiving miracle; Larry Fitzgerald, recovered from injury, was able to return to the active roster. The Vikings beat the Panthers, and still had a shot at the playoffs. All month, the defense continued its decline, though injuries to three of the original starting linemen could be to blame. Chris Myers and Ben Heeney were lost for the season, and Nick Fairley was injured. Anthony Barr got hurt, but the Vikings had hopes he could return for Week 16.
WINTER 2016: Hope
Finishing 2-3 in December, and 7-9 overall, the Vikings have hope for the future. Nine players ended up on IR over the course of the season. The Vikings finished 5th in total offense, and 10th in total defense. Plus, some young players like Stefon Diggs and David Cobb broke out during the season, as well as key players developin, including linemen Lary Guy and Chad Fields. Fields is believed to be the third or 4th best guard in the league, coming off of his rookie season, and was a steal at 57 overall.
2015 Yearly Awards
MVP: QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys (Runner-up QB Matthew Stafford, Lions)
Coach of the Year: Pete Carroll, Seahawks (Jason Garrett, Cowboys)
OPOTY: RB Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks (QB Tony Romo, Cowboys)
DPOTY: LB Clay Matthews, Packers (LB Brandon Spikes, Dolphins)
AFC OPOTY: QB Blake Bortles, Jaguars (QB Tom Brady, Patriots)
AFC DPOTY: LB Brandon Spikes, Dolphins (LB Karlos Dansby, Browns)
AFC OROTY: QB Elliot Wynn, Jets (WR Lakarius Reynolds, Chiefs)
NFC OROTY: QB Karsten Pope, Cardinals (QB Nikolas Crisp, Bears)
AFC DROTY: Jamel Roland, Raiders (Jawara Daniel, Texans)
NFC DROTY: Asher Jones, Panthers
1st-Team All Pro
QB Tony Romo, Cowboys
RB Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
RB LeSean McCoy, Bills
WR Calvin Johnson, Lions
WR Dez Bryant, Cowboys
TE
OT Tyron Smith, Cowboys
OT Joe Thomas, Browns
OG Marshal Yanda, Ravens
OG Josh Sitton, Packers
C Travis Frederick, Cowboys
DE J.J. Watt, Texans
DE Ziggy Ansah, Lions
DT Geno Atkins, Bengals
DT Ndamukong Suh, Dolphins
OLB Clay Matthews, Packers
OLB Justin Houston, Chiefs
ILB Brandon Spikes, Dolphins
ILB Stephon Tulloch, Lions
CB Richard Sherman, Seahawks
CB Keenan Lewis, Saints
FS Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Packers
SS T.J. Ward, Broncos
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October 2015 NFL Mock Draft
1.1 Titans QB Marek Gordon, Texas
1.2 Buccaneers C Horace Clarke, Ohio State
1.3 Vikings (from Bengals) WR Marian Diaz, Georgia
1.4 Cardinals OT Garret Belton, Michigan State
1.5 49ers DT Stan King, Penn State
1.6 Lions OLB Levi Cox, Nebraska
1.7 Dolphins (from Raiders) TE Jermyrin Cobb, Wisconsin
1.8 Texans OT Karsten Todd, Alabama
1.9 Jets DE Kierre Garner, USC
1.10 Redskins OLB Keeshawn Talbott, Wisconsin
1.11 Redskins (from Bears) SS Dontavis Bowers, Georgia
1.12 Colts OT Ilyaas Peters, Alabama
1.13 Jaguars WR DaDa Hicks, Florida State
1.14 Steelers QB Kolton Thompson, Ohio State
1.15 Seahawks DE Jon Hanna, Penn State
1.16 Chargers DE Brent Patton, Florida State
1.17 Giants CB Derron Robertson, USC
1.18 Vikings (from Browns) DT Marlon Boyce, Penn State
1.19 Rams QB Brody Toomer, Alabama
1.20 Ravens (from Panthers) QB Jeremy Wynn, Ohio State
1.21 Falcons (from Saints) HB Dontre Schofield, Penn State
1.22 Dolphins OLB Wynton Farris, Texas A&M
1.23 Vikings (from Cowboys) OLB Vlad Boyett, Wisconsin
1.24 Bills CB Lekambrick Stevenson, Ohio State
1.25 Patriots FS Jaelin Narcisse, Florida State
1.26 Ravens WR Jaquante Drummond, Nebraska
1.27 Vikings (from Falcons) OLB Franck Lauderdale, Wisconsin
1.28 Chiefs QB Trey Conley, Tennessee
1.29 Packers DT Arie Alli, Texas
1.30 Vikings OLB Bronson Jacobs, Miami
1.31 Broncos HB Jabri Corbett, Ohio State
1.32 Eagles QB Carey Reed, Wisconsin
Reaction: It's still way too early to mock proper picks, as most teams have only scouted a few positions. The Big Ten is up for grabs, as Wisconsin is setting records and sits at 5-0, while Ohio State is ranked 5th in the nation at 5-0, at Penn State 5-0 at 7th. Currently the Vikings have 5 1st rounders, but expect them to trade down. Rumor is that this is a deep class at offensive line, which the Vikings will probably focus on. Vinny Curry is on a record setting pace in a contract year, and he may end up outside of the Vikings price range. Anthony Barr has worked in at edge rusher, and could make the switch to end, which would leave the Vikings with just Thomas Davis (currently in a contract year, and aging) and Ashlee Palmer as the only outside linebackers on the team.
Marian Diaz projects to replace Larry Fitzgerald next season, though he would be facing stiff competition from Cordarrelle Patterson and Charles Johnson. Diaz is the top receiver in the class, with his only current downside being his age (24).
Marlon Boyce, a true junior, might not be as highly rated as his Penn State teammate Stan King, but he's much bigger (6'4 330 compared to 6'3 288). Boyce is a dominant run stopper, and would be a great nose if the Vikings moved to a 3-4, which could happen. Sharrif Floyd is locked in for another year, but Nick Fairley could leave after this season, and Leonard Williams will probably make a permanent transition to end, regardless of scheme. Boyce could step in as a projected starter immediately.
Vlad Boyett is a near-perfect clone of teammate Keeshawn Talbott at Wisconsin. Both are around 6'3, 255, and have demonstrated edge-rushing skills. Boyett, a true junior, was injured during his sophomore season, allowing Talbott to take the starting role. Talbott has posted 6.5 sacks thus far, and Boyett has added 5.5 this year, backing up Talbott and coming in on obvious passing downs for other Badger linebacker Franck Lauderdale, who is a great run stopper. Lauderdale projects as Thomas Davis' replacement.
Bronson Jacobs, the 6th rated outside backer in this class, is the best cover guy, dominating ACC competition the last few years. While it might be crazy to grab three outside backers in the 1st, all three would have immediate roles with the team.
TOP 5 at each position
QB
Marek Gordon, Texas
Kolton Thompson, Ohio State
Brody Toomer, Alabama
Jeremy Wynn, Ohio State
Trey Conley, Tennessee
RB
Dontre Schofield, Penn State
Jabri Corbett, Ohio State
Dalvin Ward, Ohio
Vaughn Means, Indiana
Leroy Kitchens, Arizona
WR
Marian Diaz, Georgia
DaDa Hicks, Florida State
Jaquante Drummond, Nebraska
Lekambrick Grimes, Wisconsin
Deantre Alexander, Nebraska
TE
Jermyrin Cobb, Wisconsin
Daron Dixon, Penn State
Karrington Jackson, Michigan State
Blake Lopez, Texas
Ethni Adeniji, UL Lafayette
OL
C Horace Clarke, Ohio State
OT Garret Belton, Michigan State
OT Karsten Todd, Alabama
OT Ilyaas Peters, Alabama
OT Jermane Albert, Pittsburgh
DL
Stan King, Penn State
Jon Hanna, Penn State
Brent Patton, Florida State
Marlon Boyce, Penn State
Arie Alli, Texas
EDGE
Kierre Garner, USC
Keeshawn Talbott, Wisconsin
Vlad Boyett, Wisconsin
Tucker Cross, Wisconsin
Corvin Maxwell, Nebraska
ILB
Vintize Simpson, Alabama
Layne Newton, Miami
Khari Hudson, Wisconsin
Shredrick Mallett, LSU
Octavious Dunn, Northern Iowa
OLB
Levi Cox, Nebraska
Wynton Farris, Texas A&M
Franck Lauderdale, Wisconsin
Bronson Jacobs, Miami
Matt Lopez, USC
CB
Deron Robertson, USC
Lekambrick Stevenson, Ohio State
Quinston McRoy, Tennessee
Patric Franklin, Florida State
Hussam Asante, Colorado State
FS
Jaelin Narcisse, Florida State
Kentrell Briggs, USC
Mohammad Dobbins, USC
Juan Joseph, UCLA
Tremaine Peterson, Tulane
SS
Dontavis Bowers, Georgia
Stephan Stumph, South Florida
Tramon Hall, Nebraska
LaMichael Dean, Yale
Dexter Fulton, SMU
Specialists
K Trey Gomez, Alabama
K Grant Alli, UCLA
K Eldon Swain, Auburn
P Glenn Ives, Rice
P Brice Henry, North Carolina
National Top 15
- Wisconsin
- USC
- Texas
- Alabama
- Penn State
- Florida State
- Nebraska
- Texas A&M
- Florida
- Oklahoma
- Georgia
- Arizona
- LSU
- Miami
- Tennessee
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Vikings 2015 September Leaders
Teddy Bridgewater 56/98, 993 yards, 10TD, 6INT
Mike France, 53Att-318 yards (6.00AVG), 3TD
Stefon Diggs, 17Rec-228 yards, 5TD
Eric Kendricks, 23 tackles
Vinny Curry, 13.0 sacks
Grady McNeal, 2 interceptions
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2015 NFL All-September Team
QB Matt Ryan, Falcons, 1137 yards, 10TD, 3INT
RB Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks, 403 yards, 5.1 average, 5TD
RB C.J. Spiller, Saints, 351 yards, 4.6 average, 6TD
WR Eric Decker, Jets, 456 yards, 2TD
WR Odell Beckham, Jr., Giants, 344 yards, 1TD
WR Julio Jones, Falcons, 274 yards, 4TD
TE Jason Witten, Cowboys, 238 yards, 2TD
OL Sebastian Vollmer, Patriots, 0 sacks (305 plays) (0.000%)
OL Greg Robinson, Rams, 1 sack (309 plays) (0.003%)
OL Jason Kelce, Eagles, 0 sacks (328 plays) (0.000%)
OL Jeff Allen, Chiefs, 0 sacks (326 plays) (0.000%)
OL Ronald Leary, Saints, 0 sacks (326 plays) (0.000%)
DE Vinny Curry, Vikings, 13.0 sacks
DE Ziggy Ansah, Lions, 9.0 sacks
DT Aaron Donald, Rams, 2.0 sacks
DT Gerald McCoy, Buccaneers, 1.0 sack
OLB Aldon Smith, 49ers, 5.0 sacks
OLB Hau'oli Kikaha, Saints, 3.0 sacks
ILB Demario Davis, Jets, 48 tackles, 2.0 sacks
ILB Daryl Washington, Cardinals, 40 tackles, 3.0 sacks
CB Richard Sherman, 3 interceptions, 3 deflections
CB E.J. Gaines, Rams, 2 interceptions, 6 deflections
FS Eric Weddle, Chargers, 2 interceptions, 30 tackles
SS T.J. Ward, Broncos, 3 interceptions, 30 tackles
K Dan Carpenter, Bills, 12/12FG, 49Long
P Ryan Quigley, Chargers, 44.1 average
RET DeSean Jackson, Redskins, 40.5 KOAVG, 2TD, 12.6 PRAVG, 1TD
AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month: Elliot Wynn, QB, Jets, 1019Yds, 6TD, 8INT
NFC OROTM: Karsten Pope, QB, Cardinals, 1283 Yds, 8TD, 4INT
AFC Defensive ROTM: Harlos Glenn, CB, Chiefs, 2INT
NFC DROTM: Deshun Lattimore, DE, Buccaneers, 1.0 sacks
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Week 4: Vikings at 49ers
The Vikings wrapped September with a trip to San Francisco, taking on the 49ers. Teddy Bridgewater finished with just a 59.25 completion percentage, but he was mistake free, adding 3 TDs and 253 yards. Colin Kaepernick struggled, finishing 18/26 for just 164 and 2 TDs. Tajh Boyd relieved Teddy to the tune of a 7/13, 67, 2TD-0INT statline.
The Vikings ground game continued its dominance; Mike France carried 16 times for 115 yards (7.18) and a touchdown, being relieved by Zach Zenner early in the 3rd. Zenner finished 9 for 66 before suffering a torn shoulder. Jerrick McKinnon added 7 for 63. The Vikings run defense continued to dominate, holding Carlos Hyde to 43 yards on 22 carries, and allowing just 72 total rush yards on 30 carries.
Hyde led the 49ers with 5 grabs for 21 yards, and both Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin added TDs. Mike Wallace caught 4 for 99 and a score, while Stefon Diggs, Zenner, Vincent Jackson, and former Steelers tight end Heath Miller each had a TD catch. Vinny Curry added 3 more sacks, and Leonard Miller added 2.
Final Score: Vikings 48, 49ers 20
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Early 2015 Recap
The Vikings have played three games of 2015 so far.
Week 1, Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals
Starting QBs: MN Teddy Bridgewater (1st yr), AZ Karsten Pope (Rookie)
Storylines: Minnesota enterred with a very young roster, and both SS Antrel Rolle and WR Larry Fitzgerald had homecomings to Arizona. Karsten Pope, a rookie out of Ohio State, would be put to the test in his debut.
Important Stats
MN QB Bridgewater, 20-33, 291, 3TD, 2INT
AZ QB Pope, 31-40, 396, 3TD, 0INT
MN RB Cobb, 22-162 (7.36), 1TD
AZ RB Jackson, 13-32 (2.46), 0TD
AZ WR Brown, 7-162-2TD
MN TE Gresham, 5-80-2TD
AZ LB Washington 10 tackles
MN FS Smith 6 tackles
MN DE Williams 2.0 sacks
AZ LB Washington 1.0 sacks
Story of the Game:
Minnesota starting RB Zach Zenner struggled to get going before suffering a game-ending injury. In stepped David Cobb, who ended up becoming the NFL's Ground'N'Pound Player of the Week. Rookie back Mike France added 6 carries for 40 yards (6.66) and 2 TDs, scoring on both of his first career attempts. QB Teddy Bridgewater played a decent game before being injured late in the 3rd. His backup, Tajh Boyd, finished 9-9 for 82 and 2TDs, driving some to question if Bridgewater should really be the outright starter. Larry Fitzgerald finished with 3 grabs for 38 yards, breaking his ribs on the 3rd catch, effectively ending his season. There is no word on if the former Cardinals star will return to football after this season.
The Cardinals were obliterated, allowing 10 sacks. Pope showed why he was worthy of his selection, and the reason to let Carson Palmer go, as he finished with a 132.9 rating and was named the NFL's Air-It-Out Player of the Week. Pope and John Brown established a hot connection, which could be a duo for the ages.
Final score: Vikings 59, Cardinals 27
Week 2: San Diego Chargers at Minnesota Vikings
Starting QBs: SD Philip Rivers (11th year), MN Teddy Bridgewater (1st year)
Storylines: With no real offense to speak of, the Chargers already seem to be cashing in on the season, amid talks of Philip Rivers' unsatisfaction with the team. The Vikings started RB David Cobb after his impressive Week 1 performance in the Desert. Cordarrelle Patterson assumes the role of Larry Fitzgerald in the offense, as undrafted rookie receiver Javonti Turner takes his roster spot.
Important stats:
SD QB Rivers 25-41, 265, 1TD, 0INT
MN QB Boyd 24-40, 312, 6TD, 2INT
SD RB Oliver 17-64 (3.76), 0TD
MN RB Cobb 12-60 (5.00), 0TD
SD RB oliver 6-35, 0TD
SD TE Green 4-62, 1TD
MN WR Patterson 7-115, 1TD
MN WR Jackson 5-81, 3TD
SD LB Butler 11 tackles
MN LB Kendricks 10 tackles
SD SS Davis 1.0 sacks
MN 4-way tie 2.0 sacks
Story of the game:
Minnesota hit the injury bug, losing Teddy early on a late-hit during his lone touchdown pass, an impressive 63 yard highlight to Vincent Jackson early in the 1st. Tajh Boyd then lit it up, continuing to stir the pot up over the starting position debate. Minnesota then lost David Cobb to a broken collarbone, an injury that would land him on IR, a sad ending to his explosion of a campaign. Mike France shouldered the load going 11-55 (5.00) and no TDs, and Zach Zenner excelled in a reserve role, toting 7 carries for 46 yards (6.57).Stefon Diggs broke out, hauling in 4-43 and 2 TDs. 7 different Vikings helped total 9 sacks.
Minnesota held the Chargers to 72 rushing yards on 24 carries (3.00). They again did not allow a rushing TD. Philip Rivers appeared disappointed on the sidelines, though he did what he could to try to kick the Bolts in gear.
Tajh Boyd's impressive performance earned him the NFL Air-It-Out Player of the Week award.
Final Score: Vikings 52, Chargers 13
Week 3: St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings
Starting QBs: ST Adrain Quick (Rookie), MN Teddy Bridgewater (1st year)
Storyline: The Rams continue to start dual-threat rookie from Georgetown Quick over Nick Foles and Sean Mannion, while the Vikings will start their 3rd running back (Mike France) in as many games.
Important Stats:
STL QB Quick 28-46, 266, 0TD, 5INT
MN QB Bridgewater 16-33, 357, 3TD, 4INT
STL RB Greco 3-54 (18.00), 0TD
STL RB Mason 18-45 (2.50), 2TD
MN RB France 20-108 (5.40), 0TD
MN RB Zenner 18-96 (5.33), 0TD
MN RB McClendon 7-26 (3.71), 3TD
STL TE Cook 7-63, 0TD
MN WR Diggs 6-119, 1TD
STL LB Laurinitis 10 tackle
MN CB Rhodes 8 tackle
MN DE Curry 8.0 sacks
MN CB McNeal 2 INTs
Story of the game:
10 total interceptions between 3 different QBs in perfect (72*, sunny) fall weather in Minnesota? Chalk it up to youthful mistakes. Teddy played his worst game yet, with only a few highlight plays, and he kept trying to force it deep to Vincent Jackson. Fortunately for the Vikings, the ground game was wide open, as the team finished with 320 rushing yards over 53 carries (6.03), with 4 rushing TDs. Zach Zenner looked great as a change-of-pace back to France, who looked solid as the starter. Treo McClendon, who was a 4th round selection out of LSU who was cut by a team in camp, replaced David Cobb on the roster. McClendon is the current closest thing the NFL has to former great Jerome Bettis. Bettis was 5'11", 255. McClendon is listed at 6'0", 246. His average was limited because he was used within a few yards of the goal line a few times. Jerrick McKinnon relieved Zenner due to a small injury, and finished 5-72 and a TD, with a 49 yard carry. Stefon Diggs continued his breakout season, while Cordarrelle Patterson was shut out.
Vinny Curry set an NFL record with 8 sacks in a single game, breaking a 25 year old record set in 1990 by Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas, who had 7.0 against the Seattle Seahawks. Curry had this to say: "It was just a special moment, and it's just special to be mentioned with him. When there were about 8 minutes left, and I made my 7th sack, I thought about letting up, to show respect to the great. Then I thought 'he wouldn't want me to do that, he wouldn't take a play off', so I did what I could, I made the 8th sack, and I just started crying." The Vikings recorded 11 sacks on the day. They also recorded their 1st-5th interceptions of the season; Grady McNeal made his first two interceptions ever, Xavier Rhodes made one pick and had another taken away from a Nick Fairley late-hit, Thomas Davis stole one and returned it for a touchdown, and Marquiste Chapman picked the final play of the game off. Davis ended up recovering a fumble later in the game, and returned it for a touchdown as well. Davis and Curry were named co-NFL Mean Machine Defensive Player of the Week.
Final: Vikings 62, Rams 27
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Undrafted free agents are always useful in the NFL, and they usually have an interesting story. The Vikings brought in a few in 2015, but only one made the opening day roster. Grady McNeal, a 6'0" corner from South Dakota. McNeal never recorded an interception in Missouri Valley play, but his coverage skills attracted the Vikings, who recognized his 2nd-team Missouri Valley award as a major accomplishment. McNeal grayshirted his first season, after suffering a torn ACL in the state championship game. He then redshirted at North Dakota State, but ended up transferring because NDSU was stacked at McNeal's high school position, running back. At South Dakota, his redshirt freshman year consisted of special teams duties, and during his sophomore year he was rotated in at wide receiver, due to injuries. McNeal lost his elite speed from his ACL injury, so there was question to whether he would ever earn a starting role. He began his junior year as the #4 running back at South Dakota, but injuries again moved him to a new position, this time corner. He ended up locking into the position for the rest of the year, starting 5 games, and allowing just 12 receptions. His senior season was quite dominant as well, as he allowed just 22 receptions and just one touchdown, but his lack of interceptions kept him low profile. At the Minnesota pro day, McNeal posted an impressive 4.43 40 time, though his unofficial high school times once had him at 4.28.
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In 2014, Mike Zimmer took over as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. He inherited a team full of promising-but-undeveloped youth, in a tough division. A rookie quarterback was ready to shine, alongside a troubled runninback, underperformin receivers, an overpaid tight end, and a patchwork offensive line. A defense that had once been so dominant with stars known round the nation would have to rely on unknown and inexperienced youngsters.
2014 was not a good year for the Vikings. They started off with three losses, before finally defeating a team (their then-undefeated rival, the Green Bay Packers). The rest of the season was plagued with injury. Rookie QB Teddy Bridgewater finished with 15 starts, going 5-10, passing for 2649 yards, 15TD, and 12INT. All-Pro back Adrian Peterson missed the first month of the season with injury, and sat out a few more weeks, finishing with 170 carries for 922 yards (5.4 avg), and only 4 TDs, the first time in his career that he failed to reach 10 or more touchdowns. WR Wes Welker, an off-season pick-up, finished with 73 grabs for 800 yards and 5 scores. Tight end Kyle Rudolph finished with 50 grabs for 379 yards and 4TDs. Mike Wallace added 65 for 837 and 3TDs, Cordarrelle Patterson 18-119-1, Charles Johnson 66-592-2, and Stefon Diggs 1-11-0. The line struggled. Matt Kalil allowed 13 sacks, playing in 14 games. His reserve, TJ Clemmings, a rookie, allowed 4 sacks in 4 games. Rookie guards La'El Collins and David Yankey duked it out for the left guard spot; Yankey allowed 6 sacks in 16 games, while Yankey managed just 5 total downs. Center John Sullivan allowed just one sack, as did right guard Brandon Fusco. Right Tackle Phil Loadholt allowed 9 sacks. Defensively, acquired end Vinny Curry had 10 sacks. The rest of the defense missed too much time for any notable stats.
The 2015 off-season brought change to the Vikings. They hammered free agency, grabbing 1st year running backs David Cobb (Titans) and Zach Zenner (Lions), retrieved fullback Jerome Felton from the Bills, and made a splash at receiver, signing Larry Fitzgerald and Vincent Jackson as starters. Two tight ends from free agency made the final roster, Jermaine Gresham and Virgil Green. Chris Myers was brought in to replace Joe Berger. At defensive end, Ryan Davis, who made 10 sacks in 2014, was signed, as was 1st year lineman Leonard Williams. The Vikings made a 1-year "wishful" offer to free agent defensive tackle Nick Fairley, and Fairley surprisingly accepted it. Free safeties Charles Woodson and Gerod Holliman were brought in as depth for All-Pro Harrison Smith, who enterred the last year of his rookie deal. Antrel Rolle was signed as insurace at strong safety, and punter Jon Ryan was brought in to replace Jeff Locke.
The draft was also exciting. Adrian Peterson, troubled and wanting out, was traded in a risky move to the Indianapolis Colts for WR Philip Dorsett and a 4th round pick. TE Kyle Rudolph was dumped to the Falcons for picks. Everson Griffen was sent away for picks, as was Lance Briggs. Then, with 9 possible draft selections, the Vikings traded down from the 8th overall selection into 2016's draft.
Round Pick Pos Name College
2 25 (57) G Chad Fields Wisconsin
3 8 (72) OT Lary Guy Memphis
4 8 (104) RB Mike France Wisconsin
7 8 (200) FB Corey Redmon Wisconsin
7 32 (224) FS Marquiste Chapman Delaware
The Vikings turned their 9 selections into 5 slections, including Mr. Irrelevant (pick acquired from the Packers along with a 2016 7th for a 2015 5th) Marquiste Chapman, a project safety out of Delaware. Chad Fields, a 1st-team All-Big Ten player as a junior, was a 1st-round talent to the Vikings, and they couldn't believe it when he fell to them at 57. 15 picks later, they grabbed Lary Guy, a huge right tackle out of Memphis. Guy, a 20 year old redshirt sophomore who entered college a year early, was a 2nd-team AAC selection in '14. The Vikings plan on developing him to either take over for Loadholt at tackle, or kick inside to guard if Fields doesn't work out. Mike France is an athletic runner, with a running style very similar to Ahman Green. France put up big numbers behind Field and the rest of the Wisconsin line, but only received Honorable Mention Big Ten honors during his redshirt senior year. Completing the trifecta of Wisconsin selections was Corey Redmon, a big, receiving fullback. Redmon had to split time with a run-blocking specialist, Kasey Lucas (who spent time in Vikings camp as an undrafted free agent), at Wisconsin, so it was a schock to many that he was even drafted. The Vikings said that Redmon offered great skills as a potential developmental #2 tight end, and converted him to the position, though he's slightly undersized.
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2038 Week 1 Recap Burthorpe Badiaks (0-0) at Oklahoma City Bison (0-0)
The Bison came into the game excited to take the league, and hoped to return to 2036 playoff form. (From a personal perspective, the Bison current offense is far better than that team, while the defense could hold the Bison back.) They looked perfect here in Week One.
Bret Marquez showed MVP-like flashes in 2037, but had games where he would regress. Against the Badiaks, he went 32-39 (82.05%!) for 393 (12.28 average) and 4TDs, with no picks. At this rate, he could throw for nearly 6000 yards and 60+ TDs, and while those numbers would be hard to keep up for an entire season, Marquez certainly seems on pace for some gaudy stats.
Gerald Mccarthy rushed for 74 yards on 17 carries (4.35AVG), and added a touchdown. The rest of the team managed just 34 yards on 12 carries (2.83 AVG). Mccarthy's success can be attributed to the starting line, specifically guard Douglas Fox and center Richard Owca, who both had 10.0 run grades and totaled 7 RBLK between themselves. Matthew Miller and Donald Solarski also contributed well, adding respective 9.5 and 9.3 grades, and 17 combined RBLK. William Starkweather struggled to a 6.7 grade. Reserves Charles Sietz and Thomas Kline played well over 11 offensive run plays, but Leonard Sarelas struggled to a 6.0 grade.
The Bison bost an aging triple-threat of wide receivers. Michael Beavers could be a steal of free agency, hauling in 13 of 14 passes for 183 yards (14.07) and three touchdowns. Steven Green added 8 for 98 (12.25) and a score, and Norman Bennett went 4 for 46 (11.50). Bennett said he loves his new #3 role, and while he probably won't break 1000 yards for the third consecutive season, he loves doing what he can for his team. Alan Isbell added 3 for 23.
Henry Ballesteros led the defense with 9 tackles. Paul Buxton had a sack, and Andrew Jiminez picked off a pass, in addition to 12GCOV and 2PDEF. Michael Camburn was perfect on the day, hitting 5 of 5 XP and booting a 32 yard field goal. Kirby Hood punted three times for a 46.00 average, Gerald Mccarthy added a 19 yard kick return, and Jimmy Baker had two punt returns for 23 yards, with a 21 long.
The Badiaks struggled, as Robert West went 16-25 for 156, a TD, and a pick passing. Kevin Brown led their ground attack with a 10-42 outing, and receivers Dan Luna and Kevin Schuelke went 4-49 and 4-42 and a TD, respectively. Richard Sexton had 9 tackles, and Robert Springer punted 6 times for a 48.16 average.
Team Stats Bison vs Badiaks
Pass Yards 393 156
Yards Per Completion 12.28 9.75
Yards Per Pass 10.07 6.00
Rush Yards 108 81
Yards Per Rush 3.72 3.85
Offensive Plays 68 48
NET Yards 501 234
Yards Per Play 7.36 4.87
Points 38 10
Bison Media Player of the Game: QB Bret Marquez
Bison Media Rival of the Game: WR Kevin Schuelke
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2038 Starters
Position 2037 Incumbent 2038 Starter
QB Bret Marquez Bret Marquez
RB Gerald Mccarthy Gerald Mccarthy
HB
Roy NersesianJohn WiskowskiTE Alan Isbell Alan Isbell
WR1 Norman Bennett Michael Beavers
WR2 Steven Green Steven Green
LT Matthew Miller Matthew Miller
LG Donald Solarski Douglas Fox
C Richard Owca Richard Owca
RG
Frank JonesDonald SolarskiRT Leonard Sarelas William Starkweather
LE
Joseph SnyderRobert BuseckLDT John Wyandt John Wyandt
NT Eric Parmer Eric Parmer
RDT Anthony Williams Luis Spratte
RE Robert Buseck Craig Paul
WLB Corey Sorenson Paul Buxton
MLB Henry Ballesteros* Henry Ballesteros
SLB Matthew Edwards Kenneth Green
CB Billie Devor Andrew Jiminez
CB Brian Mcconnell Billie Devor
FS Christopher Silverman Christopher Silverman
SS Justin Mcdaniel Justin Mcdaniel
K Michael Camburn Michael Camburn
P
Eddie MooreKirby HoodLS
Edmond ZychThomas KlineKR Gerald Mccarthy Gerald Mccarthy
KR
Sean ThurbyJimmy BakerPR Jimmy Baker Jimmy Baker
KEY: * indicates 2037 Pro Bowl,
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Five ex-Bison sign elsewhere
Following final cuts for the Bison, five former Bison players were signed to opening day rosters around the league.
WR Robert Ilalio signed a 1-year, $3.5M deal with the Pennsylvania Posse. CB Christopher Ross signed a 3-year, $13.475M deal with the New York Spartans. WR Jeff Munoz also signed a 3-year deal with the Spartans, worth $8.495M. LB Matthew Edwards signed a 1-year, $1.30M deal with the New Orleans Marauders, and K Leroy Darrow signed a 1-year, $1.02M deal with the Marauders.
The Bison also cut lineman Steven Dempsey to pick up WR Michael Beavers. Beavers, an 8th year pro out of Louisville, projects as the #1 Bison receiver. He previously played for the Graham Bullies for his entire career, hauling in 258 catches for 3330 yards and 28 TDs in 96 games, along with 15 receptions for 219 yards and 2TDs in 11 playoff games. He's also returned 68 kicks for 1636 yards (24.05 AVG) and 3TDs, and 233 punts for 1916 yards (8.22 AVG).
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Bison owner expands ownership
Bison owner FreeBundy has moved some of his funds around, purchasing teams in both hockey and baseball.
The hockey team, an expansion team in League III.11, is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which has done nothing to silence the rumors of the Bison potentially moving there. However, FreeBundy said he isn't sure as to whether or not he will take as much controll of the team as he has the Bison. The team, the Milwaukee Robins, is currently 13-18.
His baseball team, the Des Moines Rebels, is 32-18. The Rebels compete in league IV.8. FreeBundy has said he would like to focus on the Rebels, and is interested in moving them out of Des Moines.
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2038 Training Camp Report
The Bison come in to 2038 with high hopes of returning to 2036 form. Bret Marquez is coming off of a season in which he actually looked like a legitimate franchise QB, Gerald Mccarthy ran for more yards than ever before, and Alan Isbell continues to be a top-tier tight end. An improved offensive line should protect Marquez better. Defensively, the line is full of youth, and the linebacking corps is led by one of the hottest young players in the league. Andrew Jiminez vastly improves the cornerbacks, moving Brian McConnell back to his more comfortable nickelback role, and the safety group is full of young depth.
The Bison signed runningbacks Brian Allen and Walter Giordano during camp, both expecting to compete as return men. As RBs, neither have had much experience, with Allen appearing in 5 season (62 games) totalling 571 yards on 140 carries (4.07 average), with 10 touchdowns. Giordano has seen the field in just 2 games, both coming in 2034 with the Alabama Slammers. He's rushed for 59 yards (with 3 touchdowns) on 15 carries, a 3.93 average. The Bison also added H-back prospect Tracy Hutt, an undrafted rookie out of Mississippi State. Hutt doesn't offer much right now, as he mostly played special teams in college, but the 6'5", 256 prospect could be a promising player with a year or two spend on the Practice Squad.
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OTAs, 2038
Coming out of OTAs, the Bison have lost a few faces. Guard James Garcia was cut to make playing time for the two rookie guards. Linebacker David Ferguson was a surprising cut, but was slotted to be the 4th inside linebacker and 6th oustide linebacker.
The Bison said they liked what they saw out of the first team defense, and while the receiving corps could use an upgrade, the offense ran smoothly as well.
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2038 Draft
The Indiana Aces opened up with DE Justin Rayes of Furman with the 1st overall selection. The Manawa Allblack and Atlantis Tsunamis made selections of RB Corry Norris and WR Frank Oborne, both of Nebraska-Omaha, at 6 and 7 overall. It was a weak QB draft, with the first one selected coming at 22nd overall, Robert Chaudhuri of LSU to the Graham Bullies.
Oklahoma City Bison 2037 Draft Class
Round Overall Pos Name College
1 14 CB Juan Rinaldi Texas Tech
2 46 DE William Sneed Auburn
3 78 WR Brad Jones Monmouth
4 110 DE Craig Burleson Memphis
5 142 G Louis Treece Maryland
6 174 G Kevin Kraft Purdue
7 206 CB Michael Bruce North Texas
Rinaldi likely won't see playing time early in his career, but in a weak overall draft, he could be a gem in a few years. Sneed offers great depth as an end, and could progress, much like John Schweda and Craig Paul, into a starter over time. Jones is a reliable pass catcher, but his speed was limited majorly after two ACL tears, once in college and once at his pro day. Craig Burleson could likely be a practice squad designation for his rookie year, and maybe his first season after that, but his 6'4", 318 body looks great as a run-stopping end/goal line end. Louis Treece also appears headed for the practice squad, with hopes of development. Kevin Kraft will have a hard time even making the practice squad. Michael Bruce was released, as he's decided to attend Oxford. Bruce offered little as a football player.
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2016-17 Draft Class - Initial Report - Offense
QBs
Dillion Cooper, Michigan State, JR(RS) (5th ov.)
Corey Woodley, Ohio State, JR(RS), (6)
Justen Mallett, Miami, SR(RS), (10)
Donald Kelly, Montana State, SR (69)
Ethan Mincy, Vanderbilt, SO(RS) (111)
RBs
Myles Milliner, Texas A&M, SR (1)
DeVonte Anthony, Penn State, SO(RS) (32)
Jourdon Finch, USC, JR (34)
Churphy Patton, Ohio State, SR(RS) (41)
Tyrus Finch, Temple, SR(RS) (97)
WRs
Tank Alexander, LSU, JR(RS) (11)
Robert Sanford, Florida State, SR(RS) (12)
Doron Dobbins, LSU, JR (42)
Fabian McKenzie, West Virginia, SR(RS) (58)
Trae Banks, Kansas State, SR(RS) (59)
TEs
Branch Pugh, Auburn, SR(RS) (16)
Teryan Curtis, Texas, SR(RS) (22)
Audre Sullivan, Georgia, SR(RS) (31)
Gideon Azur, Michigan State, JR(RS) (44)
Tyri Simon, Tennessee, SR(RS) (45)
OTs
J.D. Burleson, Penn State, SR(RS) (4)
Allen Chandler, Florida State, SR(RS) (8)
Taylor Diaz, Auburn, SR(RS) (23)
Arthur Benjamin, Michigan, SR (51)
Stephan Walden, Idaho State, SR(RS) (64)
Gs
Jordon Drummond, Lafayette, JR (53)
Chip Rock, Penn State, SR(RS) (60)
Karl Hunter, Pittsburgh SR(RS) (67)
Shanard Marshall, LSU, SR(RS) (77)
Ali Johns, Maryland, SR(RS) (96)
Cs
Tanner Boyce, Florida State, JR (37)
Stanley Bynes, Oklahoma, JR (63)
Alan Terry, California, SR(RS) (80)
Stuart Haden, Nebraska, SR(RS) (91)
W.T. Peterson, Houston, JR (98)