Questions Answered: Rookie Faster than Nwangwu, Favorites for Suh, Bisi Johnson
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by PurplePTSD. Today is the August 8th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected].
Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we’ll try to keep that to a minimum.
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Q: Jalen Nailor claims he is the fastest player on the Vikings. Do you think he’s faster than Kene Nwangwu?
A: No. We believe Kene Nwangwu is faster.
The burden of proof lies with Nailor, as Nwangwu has already established his speed — during the 2021 draft lead-up process and his rookie season. Nwangwu ran a 4.29 40-yard dash at his 2021 Pro Day. Nailor ran a 4.5 at the NFL Combine.
You decide which number is smaller.
While Nailor’s 4.5-second time for the forty is probably an outlier or deceiving, that doesn’t mean he’s faster than Nwangwu. Let’s hope they’re both speed demons and do ghoulishly good things for the Vikings in four weeks.
Q: Are the Vikings the frontrunner to sign Ndamukong Suh?
A: Yes. According to oddsmakers, Ndamukong Suh is favored to land with the Vikings.
The Vikings and Suh are separated by a money debate right now, but if one side caves, Suh could start for the 2022 Vikings. It’s debatable whether the team needs him. Armon Watts played well in 2021 and probably deserves a shot at the starting job. However, Suh is a sure thing, excelling in the NFL for 12 years.
How would you feel about this Vikings front five?
- EDGE: Danielle Hunter
- DE: Harrison Phillips
- NT: Dalvin Tomlinson
- DT: Ndamukong Suh
- EDGE: Za’Darius Smith
Q: Do you believe Bisi Johnson will make the 53-man roster?
A: No, we consider Johnson a roster casualty when the 53-man roster is announced.
Johnson isn’t bad. Instead, the Vikings WR room has grown tremendously since Johnson was last healthy. From K.J. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Jalen Nailor to Albert Wilson, Minnesota simply has more explosive options than Johnson.
There’s always a chance for the Vikings to keep seven WRs and nudge Johnson through the door, but we’re saying no with three weeks to go before the cuts are announced.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ and The Doors (the band).