The Minnesota Vikings and Lito Sheppard agreed in terms to a 1 year deal worth 2 million. The most fans know about Sheppard was a cornerback that fuels those great Philly teams in the 00's. Sheppard is getting up there in DB years(29), good god only a year older than me. He had a stellar career at Philly in 7 seasons voted to 2 Pro Bowl and 1 All Pro selection. The experience that Lito brings to the Vikes could supersede them taking a DB in the 1st round. Sheppard now bring the depth in the secondary that the Vikes needed.
My draft thoughts:
With this move I do not think that the Vikes will take a DB in the 1st round anymore. I did not like the idea in the 1st place. Here is a list of players that Vikes have workout:
- R.J. Archer, quarterback, William & Mary.
- Duke Calhoun, wide receiver, Memphis.
- Bruce Campbell, offensive tackle, Maryland.
- Chris Cook, defensive back, Virginia.
- Riley Cooper, wide receiver, Florida.
- Richard Dickson, tight end, LSU.
- Vladimir Ducasse, offensive tackle, Massachusetts.
- Carlos Dunlap, defensive end, Florida.
- Jonathan Dwyer, running back, Georgia Tech.
- Brandon Ghee, cornerback, Wake Forest.
- Ramon Harewood, offensive tackle, Morehead.
- Mike Iupati, offensive guard, Idaho.
- Myron Lewis, cornerback, Vanderbilt.
- Kevin Matthews, center, Texas A&M.
- Chris McCoy, defensive end, Middle Tennessee State.
- Jerome Murphy, cornerback, South Florida.
- Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, cornerback, Indiana (PA).
- Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive end, South Florida.
- Maurkice Pouncey, center, Florida.
- Patrick Robinson, cornerback, Florida State.
- John Skelton, quarterback, Fordham.
- Tim Tebow, quarterback, Florida.(you never know with the Vikes)
- Torrell Troup, defensive tackle, Central Florida
There are also very SLIGHT possibilities that Jimmy Clausen could slide down to #30. I would love to see it, but unlikely. Look a couple of years ago with the Smith-Rodgers draft or Russell -Quinn draft as well. With the highly touted QBs and they can easily slide down the board.
In 12 hours we will all see what our beloved Viking do with their 1st round pick #30 overall.
Skol Vikes!!
In 12 hours we will all see what our beloved Viking do with their 1st round pick #30 overall.
Skol Vikes!!
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