Comments on: Vikes quietly add Aromashodu – possibly McNabb too

By: packergalmke

packergalmke — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:18:26 +0000

With a relatively new head coach and a relatively new QB, the Vikings will be at the bottom of the division.

By: Dave in Tucson

Dave in Tucson — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:13:07 +0000

Some stuff on the Williamses:

* I kind of forgot about this: Kevin Williams has given up appealing his Star Caps ruling (http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-11/vikings-dt-kevin-williams-finally-accepts-suspension) and will presumably be suspended the first 4 games of 2011 (@ Chargers, vs Bucs, vs Lions, @ Chiefs).

* Pat Williams is continuing his appeal. However, 1) he is a free agent this year, and 2) he will be 39 in October, so there’s a possibility of him either retiring or going to another team.

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:43:20 +0000

And they just lost Rice as he will be signing with the Seahawks.

By: Dave in Tucson

Dave in Tucson — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:15:42 +0000

I’m not really impressed with Aromashodu. Three or four good games that he had a year and a half ago is not a lot to be making a big case on.

A bigger problem for the Vikings is their defense. It got lost in the drama over Favre’s decline last year, but their defense (particularly the pass rush) had a major drop-off too. The Williams wall and Jared Allen weren’t getting it done, and they’ll be another year older in 2011 (and didn’t I hear one of the WIlliamses will be retiring?)

We’ll see how things go, but right now I’m comfortable picking the Vikings for last place in the NFC North this year.

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