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Griddy Griddy Bang Bang's avatar

I like the pick. The reason why I believe it was shrewd, is that the Vikings have very little money free now, but they will have a lot more in the future. So why not mortgage future draft picks in exchange for the opportunity to draft Turner who can start right now for much less than a pass rushing free agent. Yes, it will suck to not have the draft picks in 2025 and 2024 (now), but what are the odds that any of those picks from 2024 could start this year, and what are the odds of the future 2025 lower round picks contributing right away? The odds are not as high as Turner's expected contribution and the Vikings will have more money in 2025 and 2026 to pay free agents, now that Kirk the Cap Killer is gone (though we'll still be paying him for years), so the loss of picks won't hurt as much.

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DrewPearsonShovedOff1975's avatar

I love the pick. We get an elite Edge that was a top 10 in any other draft, at 17, on a rookie deal at what 4 mil a year? We use that cap savings to pay JJ's new deal then fill holes in free agency. Perfect.

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