Some “Unfiltered” NFL Executives Toss Criticism at Vikings’ Draft

Maybe predictably, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t earn pristine grades . Check out what some NFL employees had to say about the draft haul under Rob Brzezinski. NFL Executives Aren’t Sold on Vikings’ Draft Picks On a basic level, the Vikings did much to beef up the roster.

Minnesota went defense early, showing a particular preference for the front seven (consider a complete tracker if there’s a desire for more precise details ). Sando’s article offers a few words on opting for Randy Moss a while ago, a similarly controversial pick that happened to turn out alright. Can the same be said of the Caleb Banks decision?

Someday, perhaps, but not everyone thinks it will turn out well. Dec 26, 1999; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss (84) catches a pass against New York Giants defenders Shaun Williams (36) and Percy Ellsworth (43) at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK To begin, there’s a reflection on the influence of Minnesota’s defensive coordinator.

Some Sando and some NFL executive thoughts: “The takeaway from the Minnesota draft is that (defensive coordinator) Brian Flores has a lot of say in the building,” an exec said. In 2019, when Flores was the Dolphins’ new head coach, many believed he wanted to draft defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who was not invited to the combine after video footage (from 2016, when Simmons was in high school) showed him punching a woman while she was on the ground. The Dolphins, then led by fourth-year GM Chris Grier, instead drafted Christian Wilkins, a solid player with less perceived risk.