Thursday, September 13, 2007

Looking ahead to '08

Not discounting this season at all, (we still got a shot at 16-0, baby!), yet, but with the recent extension of Williams, I started looking to the future. Obviously our needs lie almost entirely in offensive line, wide receivers, and defensive backs. Let's start with the offensive line.

Max Starks, OL, Steelers
A top tackle with great size. He's listed at 6'7'' and 337, and he's only 25 years old. He'll be at the very top of the free agent class, and many teams will be interested, but if the Viking's could sign him to a long contract he could anchor the Viking's line for many years to come.

Alan Faneca, OL, Steelers
Another Steeler leaving Pittsburgh, Faneca is very unhappy about his contract. If he doesn't sign an extention soon, he may be the most coveted player in the free agent pool.

Reuben Brown, OL, Bears
Another great option, Brown has experience, but is rather old.

Defensive Backs

Domonique Foxworth, DB, Broncos
With the recent signing of corner back Bly, the Broncos really have no need for Foxworth except in the occational nickel formation. He's very skilled, fast, and young. He's only 24, so if the Viking's could pick him up, it would greatly boost a devastatingly average pass defense.

Mike Doss, DB, Vikings
Depending on how he does, the Viking's should try to resign him.

Wide Receivers

L.J. Smith, TE, Eagles
Very young with great skill, Smith will be deeply pursued this offseason, but with no real reliable


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

You write very well.

 
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