(03-11-2021, 05:57 AM)The Real Marty Wrote:

(03-10-2021, 07:05 PM)Bullseye Wrote: I wonder if this is limited to free agency or does it extend to the draft.

Hopefully, it's just free agency and that he would be open to drafting an OL or two.

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Vikings Release LT Riley Reiff

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...ley-reiff/

With 11 draft picks, I think it's safe to assume that at least one will be spent on an OL.  But I don't think it will be an instant starter.  I get the very strong impression that the focus will be on defense and offensive weapons.  Which is basically saying, everything but the offensive line.

Drafting an OT late in the draft is like not drafting an OT at all. They virtually have no chance of starting. You can find starting IOL in the mid to late rounds, but that isn't our immediate need. Rarely can you find starting OT's that late, so it would be pointless. Those rounds are for developmental OT's and since we have an O-Line Coach who can't develop young OT's, it would just be a wasted pick.

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