The View from VT: Aaron Rodgers as a Viking, WR Rumors, & Draft Speculation

An Aaron Rodgers Trade Could Be Coming to Fruition
Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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1) Colin Cowherd Predicts Purple Future for Aaron Rodgers: The parallels really are pretty fascinating. Even still, I’d be shocked to see Rodgers play for Minnesota. If he did, there would be some very mixed feelings.

Syndication: The Post-Crescent
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za’Darius Smith (55) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during their football game Sunday, September 11, 2022, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Min. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Apc Packvsvikings 0911220282djp

2) Derek Carr’s New Contract Has Kirk Cousins Implications: In a broad sense, I certainly agree. Contracts are contextual. Players (and their agents) and GMs negotiate deals based on what other players at that position are getting. That being said, I think the Carr deal helps Minnesota with the negotiations. Don’t forget that annual average means very, very little in the NFL.

3) The 1 WR That Keeps Popping Up for Vikings in Free Agency: He’s someone who does make a lot of sense. In the PurplePTSD Top 32 Free Agents, he comes in at 23rd. Super tall and super fast will always be a fascinating combo for a receiver.

4) Vikings Could Pursue an Old Rumor in 2023 Free Agency: The idea was discussed on PurplePTSD, as well. OBJ certainly has a lot of connections with Minnesota. He’s pals with Justin Jefferson and knows Kevin O’Connell from their shared time in LA. Alas, I don’t think it’ll happen, but I’ve been wrong before.

NFL: Super Bowl LVI-Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) celebrates after making a catch for a touchdown with offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) and quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the first quarter in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

5) Only 2 Spots Are Off the Table for Vikings in Round 1 of Draft: Before free agency, it’s tough to predict what positions will be on or off the table at the end of April. Nevertheless, we can make some pretty good guesses. Hop over to VT to see the spots they think will be less likely to be selected.

Enjoy the extra reading, Minnesota Vikings fans. Skol.

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