Vikings Update
Good or bad, the Minnesota Vikings can't manage to stay out of the news. On the bad news side Mike Tice's Super Bowl scalping scandal won't disappear. NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue stated the penalty for scalping will be a fine and no suspension. That is great news for Tice. Another piece of good news for Tice, is that FS Brian Russell signed to an offer sheet by the Cleveland Browns last Friday. The Vikings aren't expected to match the offer. With the addition of FS Darren Sharper, Russell became expendable. The Vikings also sought SS Donovin Darius from the Jacksonville Jaguars this off season, but the Jags pulled him off the market. The Vikings were also smart not to get into a auction for WR Plaxico Burress with the New York Giants, because Burress hasn't proved himself to be a premier receiver yet for the $5 million he wanted in annual salary.
The Vikings are loaded with draft picks this year because of the WR Randy Moss trade. The Vikings have the 7th and 18th pick in the first round. In the second round they have the 17th pick (49th overall). In the third round they select 16th (80th overall). In the fourth round they have the 19th pick (120th overall). In the fifth round they select 18th (154th overall). In the sixth round they have the 17th pick (191st overall). In the seventh round they select 5th and 16th (219th and 230th overall).
In a few mock drafts the Vikings are seen taking WR Mike Williams - USC if he's still available, or LB Derrick Johnson - Texas with the #7 pick in the first round. The Vikings are projected to take WR Michael Clayton - Oklahoma , or DE/DT Marcus Spears - LSU with the #18 pick. The Vikings have a needs at WR, DT, and DE. With nine picks in the 2005 NFL Draft, the Vikings are in a good position to fill all of their player needs this year.
The Vikings are loaded with draft picks this year because of the WR Randy Moss trade. The Vikings have the 7th and 18th pick in the first round. In the second round they have the 17th pick (49th overall). In the third round they select 16th (80th overall). In the fourth round they have the 19th pick (120th overall). In the fifth round they select 18th (154th overall). In the sixth round they have the 17th pick (191st overall). In the seventh round they select 5th and 16th (219th and 230th overall).
In a few mock drafts the Vikings are seen taking WR Mike Williams - USC if he's still available, or LB Derrick Johnson - Texas with the #7 pick in the first round. The Vikings are projected to take WR Michael Clayton - Oklahoma , or DE/DT Marcus Spears - LSU with the #18 pick. The Vikings have a needs at WR, DT, and DE. With nine picks in the 2005 NFL Draft, the Vikings are in a good position to fill all of their player needs this year.
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