The next questions are about present Minnesota Vikings subjects, answered by PurplePTSD. Right now is the February twentieth version, addressed in a from-the-hip trend. When you have questions, please e mail them to DustinBakerNFL@gmail.com.
Additionally, please notice: These are opinion-based responses. Some solutions shall be incorrect every so often. However we’ll attempt to hold that to a minimal.
Questions Answered: One Dalvin Out, the Younger Guys, Power of Schedule
Q: For the reason that Vikings didn’t lengthen Dalvin Tomlinson right this moment by the void-year deadline, is he possible gone from the 2023 roster?
A: Effectively, the probability of Tomlinson rejoining the Vikings shrunk on Monday. If he had been to return, an extension possible would’ve been sealed on February twentieth. The void cash from his final contract now cements towards the Vikings books ($7.5 million) — when it might’ve been unfold round if the Vikings welcomed him again for an additional couple of years.
He might nonetheless return, however Monday was type of a line within the sand to ensure he could be again on financially sensible groups. The staff could possibly be eyeing Khyiris Tonga — he was re-signed over the weekend for reasonable — for beginning obligation or maybe take a look at a special defensive sort out in free company or the draft.
Q: Brian Flores talked about Lewis Cine, Andrew Sales space, and Brian Asamoah as younger guys he’s excited to develop. Will they begin Week 1?
A: We consider Cine and Asamoah will begin in 2023, whereas Sales space’s prognosis is unclear.
Sales space ought to begin sooner somewhat than later, however fellow rookie Akayleb Evans leapfrogged him on the depth chart in 2022 no matter accidents.
The Vikings have Sales space, Evans, and Cameron Dantzler beneath contract at CB, with the potential for bringing again Patrick Peterson and Duke Shelley. Sales space ought to moderately beat out these males this summer time for a beginning job. However we will see.
If Cine doesn’t begin in 2023, there could have been a serious drawback along with his harm restoration. And Asamoah must be moved up the depth chart when Jordan Hicks is inevitably launched.
Q: What’s the Vikings energy of schedule appear to be for 2023?
A: It doesn’t imply a complete lot as a result of we haven’t seen the offseason, however the Vikings have the league’s 18th most tough schedule in 2023 per 2022 wins and losses.
They’ve eight house and 9 highway video games because the NFC will get “the highway schedule” subsequent yr.
On paper, Minnesota’s 2023 schedule appears much more tough than the 2022 model
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the College of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his each day YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs each Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sal Spice. His Vikings obsession dates again to 1996. Listed responsible pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doorways (the band).
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